22 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8f10fd30b99fe91e7d18612c963047cc.PDF 29b59e407c3c838eea4d847479c3930c PDF Text Text •?S?T7 SEAFARERS f LOG • f^.-r ,.>!i - I " \-y^1 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CiO • COAL CO. UPS SlU FIRINGS TO AID NMU I' f • 1^'. •' I -I mI M\ ^ . •:? . ':A§ - 4 i -'C;:V J -Story On Page 3 DETERMINED TO AID NMU by any means, American Coal Shipping has sharply stepped up the pace of phony firings of SIU oldtimers on the ships. The increased discrimination against SIU came after NMU showed its inability to overcome the SIU lead in the fleet. Bu*t de­ spite the company's tactics, the SIU, with the staunch aid of oldtimers from the A&G, the Sailors Union, Ma­ rine Firemen and Marine Cooks and Stewards, is still maintaining its lead which now stands at 103 to 94. On the last ship alone, the Coal Miner, the company fired three SIU men for transparently flimsy reasons and at­ tempted to fire a fourth in order to give the NMU an edge. (Story on page 3.) SIU Fights Strike Ban In La. Town -Story On Page 3 "I IBL Asks Curran Ouster From Labor Ethics Body Story On Page 2 a •£ -As C Seafarer aboard Jean Lafitte Lite At (above) leans anxiously over rail as motor launch crew of MSTS transport General Pat­ rick takes Lafitte's stricken third mate aboard for trans­ fer to transport. Mate had suffered stroke at sea. Photo by William Calefato. At right, lifeboat crew of Robin Wentley rows back to ship after picking up canister of medicine dropped from Coast Guard plane. Medicine was for AB James Girolami who suffered asthma attack. Photo by Charles Matthews. (Wentley S-tory on Page ,15).,, • , ' . M:-: '-SI :-S �•^ -I •ft !• i-f t • r- ' •t - I SEAFARERS :Pa*®. Tifir®:. 'Oust Curran' IBL Demands; Lakes Drive On CHICAGO—A full-scale organizing drive in the Great Lakes area has been voted by delegates to the convention of the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen, AFL-CIO. At the same time, the assem-^ bled delegates called for re­ dores operating the main piers in moval of Joseph Curran, presi­ Milwaukee. Toledo, Cleveland, Chi­ dent of the National Maritime cago, Detroit and Buffalo, and has Union, from the AFL-CIO Ethical long been active in the Great Lakes area. It hopes to have every long­ practices Committee. The convention on the motion of shore worker on the Lakes carrying a rank and file delegate charged an IBL book aftea the St. Lawrence that Curran was "unfit to continue Seaway opens. as a member of the Ethical Prac­ The organizing drive will be pro­ tices Committee" because of his moted by MTD port councils, which open support of the AFL-ousted are being set up international Longshoremen's As­ throughout the sociation against the IBL in the last region. Councils ^ew York dockworkers election. have already Curran had come out with a public been established statement on the eve of that elec­ in the head of tion urging dockthe Lakes region, workers, to vote Buffalo, Detroit for the discred­ and St. Louis, ited ILA. and are being or­ The MTD-affilganized in Chi­ Slaughter iated dockwork­ cago, Milwaukee ers union has set and other Great Lake ports. its sights on in­ Full support for the IBL drive creasing its mem­ was pledged by leaders of the bership in Great Maritime Trades Department and Lakes ports from high officials of other AFL-CIO Long 8,000 to 20,000 imions. Among the speakers ad­ when the St. Lawrence Seaway is dressing the convention and pledg­ completed next year. ing cooperation were MTD Secre• The IBL has contracts with steve- tai'y-Treasurer Harry O'Reilly and SIU of NA President Paul Hall. The IBL also heard from William Lee, president of the Chicago Fed­ eration of LabolFand vice-president of the Int'l Brotherhood of Team­ sters. Lee pledged the IBL his support "now and in the future" because he said, "it stands for clean and wholesome trade union­ LAKE CHARLES—Seafarers and ism." ether union members in this area Hall reiterated the SIU's "un­ •re still at work assisting victims qualified support" of the IBL as oi Hurricane Audrey who lost their authorized by niembership action. homes in the big blow. Union build­ In other actions, IBL President ing tradesmen are putting up new Larry Long and IBL Secretaryhomes on the weekends for storm Treasurer E. L. "Buster" Slaughter victims who are unable to replace their dwellings and port agent Le- were reelected to another term. roy Clarke reports good progress toward the goal of the campaign. Seafarers on several ships in this area have contributed heavily to the relief of the hurricane victims. Prominent "among them was the Lucille Bloomfield out of Houston which raised over $400 for this purpose. Shipping has been moderate in WASHINGTON—A 12V^-percent the past two weeks with tankers pay increase for the nation's SOO,supplying all of the business there was. The Chiwawa, Royal Oak, 000 postal workers was voted by Council Grove, Bents Fort, Cities the House of Representatives last Service Norfolk, Winter Hill, Gov- week by a margin of 379 to 38 after enrment Camp and Cities Service a union-sponsored drive for a dis­ Miami kept things hopping for charge petition was successful. The discharge petition was made Cities Service. The Val Cfiem, (Valentine); Maxton (Pan Atlantic) necessary by the fact that the and Mermaid (Metro) also called House Rules Committee had bot­ tled up the bill. The petition was In the area. signed by 218 House members, a sufficient number to get the bill out of committee and onto the Aug. 2,1957 Vul.XIX No. 16 floor of the House. President William Doherty of the National Association of Letter Carriers had asked ' AFL-CIO unions to write to members of the PAOT. HALL. Secretary-Treasurer House urging them to sign a dis­ HEBBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA- charge petition. Accordingly, SIU VAN. i4rt Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN SPIVACX. AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL. Staff Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall sent Writers. BILL MOODT. Gulf Area Repre­ personal letters to all of the mem­ sentative. bers of the House on behalf of the Published biweekly et the headquarters •f the Seafarers International Union, At­ postal workers. lantic • Gulf District, AFL-CIO. *75 Fourth More than 100 of the Represen­ Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth f-4<00. Entered as second class matter tatives acknowledged the letters at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY. under and affirmed that they would sign tha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. or had signed the discharge petir . Avrqst 2, 1!!57 LOG Speak Out At SIU Meetinge Hire Panama Crews To Sail US Ships Under the Union constitution every ihember attending a Un­ ion meeting is entitled to WASHINGTON-:^A strong protest against the use of Paiianominate himself for the elected manian crews'to move picket ships for the US Air ForcG Has posts to be filled at the meeting b^en registered with the Defense Department by Rep. John F. —chairman, reading clerk and Shelley (Dem.-Calif.). Shelley recording secretary. Your Un­ has called on the Department at "'established local rates" in ion urges you .to take an active to hire American seamen for Panama and flown back to, that part in meetings by taking these the remaining five ships which are country after delivering the ship. posts of service. 1Q his letter Shelley declare'd"I being employed in guided missile serlouMy question the policjr of And, of course, all members test operations. have the right to take the floor The ships in question are beiu? having a vessel operating under a and express their opinions on moved from the Rodman Air Force United States; Government contract any officer's report or issue un­ Base in Panama to Patrick Air manned by a foreign crew, not sub­ der discussion. Seafarers are Force Base in Florida. The latter ject to security clearance. . . . Fur­ urged to hit the deck at these base is a guided missile testing ther I question the propriety of meetings and let their ship­ center and the vessels are stationed using- such a crew at substandard mates know what's on their as picket ships in various parts of pay scales, undercutting American minds. seamen, in any activity supported the missile-firing range. The Panamanian crew was hired by the Gtfvernmcnt." SINK... orSWIM (or, 'How To Make A Six Out Of A Nine') Written by: "Big Joe." Starring: "Big Joe." Produced by: "Big Joe." Directed by: "Big Joe." Sound Effects: "Big Joe." The following item appeared in the NMU "Pilot" of July 10: JOE,/ THE MOSff Howooyou voir? 'Audrey' Aid Work Cains In Lk. Chas. House Hikes Postal Wage SEAFARERS LOG 1'^-' v^- tion.: - 'i,-,',/'. I Big Joe is on the ball. Ya know what I mean?" Here's how the above story CHARACTER: "Yeah, gee Big may have come about: Joe, you're wonderful. How (Big Joe is hunched over a do ya do it? But as I was typewriter, pecking out a letter saying, we gotta do somewhich reads: "Dear Big Joe: thin'. The LOG keeps We the crew of the SS Wind­ printing the American Coal jammer are behind you ICQ per­ score and the boys are ask­ cent because you're the greatest ing how come. After all, and the most. Signed ."). the company is breaking its BIG JOE (to himself):"Man, back for us and w^re still that's what I like to hear. on the short end." Those boys know what BIG JOE: "Never mind the they're talking about." LOG and the facts. Facts (There is a frantic knocking . is for phonies. I'll rally on the door). the membership with the old hoopla." BIG JOE: "Come in!" CHARACTER: "But whadda (Door opens and a character we gonna say in the 'Pilot'?" comes running in). BIG JOE: "Big Joe will have CHARACTER: "Big Joe, Big the answer in a minute. Joe, we just got the latest It's right here in this book, score on American Coal. It writen by another guy ain't good. The skipper named Joe, a guy with real fired four SIU men, but talent." they were replaced by four (Big Joe reaches into a more SIU men. We're be­ book shelf and pulls out a hind 103 to 94! Whadda well-thumbed volume en­ we gonnado? The company titled, "How to Answer the sux-e is giving the SIU the Facts, or. People is Meat­ business but they're still balls Who Think They're out front. I'm getting People," by the old master worried." himself—Joe Stalin). BIG JOE: "Like I said, we'll "Now we'll see how to handle whip 'em down on the this situation. This boy was docks." good. Remember when I CHARACTER: "You said that said 'Hail the great and before. But what do we wise leadership of Comrade "tell the members now, Big Stalin?' Big Joe knows the Joe?" real ones from the phonies, BIG JOE: "You tell them Big don't I?" (Big Joe then flips the pages quickly, Joe is on the ball. And • < stops on ^ one of-- the pages when Big Joe is on the ball, headed, "Why give it to them straight, when you can lie abcmt it?" Big Joe reads the page). BIG JOE: "Here it is. Just what we need. Give me the .dictaphone, quick!" (Big Joe then ,starts dic­ tating from the book). (Curtain) (Scene two.- Big Joe is read­ ing out loud from the July 18 "Pilot"). BIG JOE: "The 'Pilot' stopped publishing its count of men aboard American Coal ships several weeks ago... why get the BlU brass any more scared than they are? ... The fact is that the NMU has the. lead and that is why the SIU has been stalling. As for the figures published by SIU to show otherwise, they aiTive at _ those, by a very simple method — they're . lying." BIG jpE: (looking doum at the character): "See, Big Joe always finds a way." CHARACTER: "Yeah, Big Joe. You're the most." (Curtain) (Ed. note: The American Coal shipping scores printed by the LOG are based on the numbers of SIU and NMU men shipping aboard the company's vessels. The latest figures are SIU 103; NMU 94. The NMU 'Pilot' has the same figures. Apparently that's why it doesn't publish them.) •' • I : �• .f' ' • . '•• :>r,•^../. " ^.'t95T SlSAFAtiEltS 1,000th Seafarer Gets Check-Up LOO ,P!»r» Ttry. Co Firing Of SlU Men In Help NMW Plan The well-developed pattern of partnership between the National Maritime Un­ ion and the American Coal Shipping Company emerged more clearly this week with additional firings of Seafarers aboard the Coal Miner. The stepp^-up bar­ rage of firings of SIU old103; NMU, 64, as oldtimers Coal Boxscore timers, with no comparable SIU, from all SIU affiliates are stand­ The full effects of the NMUaction against NMU men, ing firm under company pressure. company partnership on the However, if the company had not made it plain that the com­ embarked on the campaign of fir­ standings on American Coal pany is intensifing this at­ ings and other discrimin|ition it is ships are shown by the following tack to strengthen the clear that by now the SIU would figures: • NMU was given an original Lab technician John Gearrity prepares oldtimer JaMes Hamilton for his physical check-up at the SlU health center. Hamilton was the 1,000th Seafarer to be examined at the center. Now on the beach in NY, Hamilton was one of the many SlU oldtimers fired by American Cool. He was aboard the Thomas Paine. had a solid majority on the NMU position and try to have coal ships which the NMU could destroy the SIU majority on not have overcome under any cir­ the coal ships. cumstances. The company effort edge of six frozen jobs on the Coal Miner. e Even before the current Coal Miner firings, the SIU had. documented 25 instances of fir­ ing or other discrimination against SIU men which deprived, them of coal ship jobs. Yet de­ spite this situation the count) stands at SIU, 103; NMU, 94, counting the six frozen jobs in' NMU's total. In even-steven competition: then, the SIU would be holding somewhere around 130 jobs by now out of a total of 196. But the company just wouldn't have it that way. Despite this situation, the SIU then, has staved off certain defeat has maintained its lead on the coal for the NMU. ships with the count standing at American Coal's current tactics make it obvious that the company hopes to press the firings, ship by ship, in a campaign of attrition against the SIU's supply of oldtimers. The SIU, of course, is doc­ umenting these instances and filing charges with the National Labor Relations Board accordingly. Admiration for the tenacity of the oldtimers in the face of these NEW ORLEANS—^Refusal of a county sheriff to permit picketing or a strike at an in­ obstacles was voiced by the mem­ dustrial installation in Plaquemines Parish in Southeast Louisiana was under attack by the bers of the four-man coordinating SIU in US District Court here as the LOG went to press this week.. committee — Morris Weisberger, The SIU appeal to the+ Sailors Union; Ed Turner, Marine we are particularly proud of the courts resulted from the jail­ charged. Sheriff'Wooten informed SIU representatives and the em­ Cooks; Sam Bennett, Marine Fire­ way members of all the affiliated ing of SlU-HlWD representa­ ^lU representatives "that when ployees of Superior Derrick of men, and Paul Hall, Atlantic & unions are seeing this beef through tive Martin Gould and Seafarers Superior Derrick Corp. came their civil rights as guaranteed by Gulf District. The committee de­ in the face of company-NMU pres­ Edward Rosen and Louis Camara. down there he had assured them the US Constitution and by Fed­ clared that: "While this develop­ sure. It is obvious by now that (Continued on page 10) ment is not entirely unexpected The three were arrested while that there would be no strikes and eral and state law. picketing at the entrance of a bulk no picketing in Plaquemines Par­ cargo loading facility operated by ish." Superior Derrick Corp., a sub­ Wooten then ordered the pickets sidiary of Atlantic and Gulf Steve­ "to remove the picket line entirely, dores, Inc. to disperse their peaceful assem­ Caught short by the surpirise revelation of its secret blacklist deal with the American SIU attorneys asked the court bly, to stop publicizing their dis­ to restrain Sheriff Chester Wooten, pute and to'leave the vicinity of Merchant Marine Institute, the National Maritime Union was still in process of covering his chief deputy Albert Cosse and the plant under penalty of arrest up last week. Far from revealing the nature of the blacklist dieal, which has been in effect other Plaquemines deputies from and imprisonment." for three months now, the Interfering with SIU members and The employees and the SIU rep­ NMU "Pilot" was conspicuous­ hiring procedure would be a matter rid of a seaman he dislikes is to employees of Superior Derrick in resentatives then removed the of great newsworthiness to seamen, dig up a reason for firing him. exercising their right to picket and picketline, left the vicinity and re­ ly silent on the subject. but the last "Pilot" saw it other­ From there on, the record goes into The only hint of anything re­ assemble peacefully. District Judge assembled at a rural store about the" central files of Marine Index, wise. Herbert W. Christenberry delayed one mile from the plant entrance. motely relating to this taboo sub­ an outfit that makes a specialty That situation is expected to ject was contained in the New York his ruling pending presentation of "At 1:30 PM," the petition con­ port agent's report, buried back on change with the upcoming issue of reporting on personal injury additional sworn statements of tinued, Chief Deputy Co.sse and an­ cases and also was involved in a witnesses. District Attorney Lean- other deputy ordered SIU repre­ page 9 of the July 18 "Pilot." The which no doubt will contain more labor spy apparatus. blood and thunder attacks on the der Perez appeared as attorney for sentatives "to disassemble aU the report stated in an offhand manner Once a man's name winds up in that "A special meeting was held SIU. It can be expected that NMU the sheriff. employees and to leave Plaque­ in the Port today for the purpose President Joseph Curran will work Marine Index' file, any NMU-conFiled on behalf of SIU repre­ mines Parish within five minutes up a fever pitch in a vain effort to tracted company now has the right sentatives Tom Gould and Martin and not stop until outside the Par­ of voting on an amendment to the apologize and defend a system to refuse to liire him, no matter hiring clause. Details on this will Gould and employees of the Su­ ish limits." These orders were ac­ which threatens to deprive all NMU what the circumstances. There is perior Derjick Corp., the SIU companied by "vile and abusive be carried elsewhere in the 'Pilot'." members of their job rights. no hearing procedure and no ap­ For some reason, no details were petition pointed out that prior to language," the court was told. peal. The innocent are hurt along carried anywhere in the issue. Nor­ Attack Under Way the strike, ail but two of the some The petition then recounted that mally, any changes affecting the with the guilty, with the full ap­ In fact, one line already making proval and cooperation of the 60 employees of Superior had ap­ while Tom Gould engaged Cosse the rounds among the unhappy NMU. plied to the SIU Harbor and In­ and the deputy in conversation, NMU-AMMI clique is that the SIU land Waterways Division for mem­ Martin Gould, Camara and Rosen is "defending the performers." bership and representation. The returned by automobile to the road company operates heavy lift float­ leading into the loading plant and As every Seafarer knows, the ing derricks in New Orleans har­ "again began peaceful picketing." SIU for years has had a system of bor and a coal loading installation self-discipline which is written out Almost immediately Cosse and at Wood Park, on the west bank of the deputy "drove up at high in detail in the Union's constitu­ SIU membership meet­ tion and which provides "punish­ the Mississippi River, south of New speed" and demanded to know by Orleans. what authority the picketing was ings are held regularly ment to "fit the crime." What the After repeated unsuccessful ef­ being conducted. When Martin every two weeks on Wed­ AMMI and NMU do not like about SAN FRANCISCO—There was a such a system is that it spells out break in the temporary lull that forts to arrange a meeting with the Geuld said the picketing was being nesday nights at 7 PM in the rights of the membership and has hit shipping on the West Coast company 'to talk contract terms, carried on according to Federal the men on the floating derricks and Louisiana law, Cosse replied: all SIU ports. All Sea« permits a man to defend himself during recent weeks. Shipping has went on strike the night pf July 12. "I am the law in Plaquemines farers are expected to before his Union brothers against almost tripled in the last two week charges. As a result, it often hap­ period in the port and it is hoped The following Monday morning Parish." He then arrested Martin (July 15) employees at the Wood Gould, Rosen and Camara and took, attend; those who wish to pens that such charges have been that it will continue to improve. Park coal facility went on strike. them to the parish prison where be excused should request thrown out as being the product of There were 10 vessels in port they were held under $500 bond permission by telegram personal grudges. Just Two Pickets The NMU-AMMI blacklist on the during the past period. The Kyska, A "peaceful picket line" consist­ each until the SIU finally obtained (be sure to include reg­ other hand, simply condemns a sea­ Maiden Ci'eek (Waterman) and ing of "two striking employees" their release at 8:30 o'clock that istration number). The man to lifetime exile from the Rebecca (Intercontinental) paid was set up, the SIU petition pointed night. The petition pointed out that next SIU meetings will be: shipping industry^purely on the off. The Jean La F^tte, Kyska, out. Some 30 to 35 other employees say-so of the skipper and the com­ Wild Ranger and Maiden Creek were "peacefully assembled" and the Sheriff's deputies threatened August 7 pany hiring boss. The NMU ];as (Waterman) signed on. sitting near a road leading into the to repeat this course of action if The Steel Scientist (Isthmian), nothing to say, one way or another, August 21 Installation. About six Superior the SIU representatives returned Chickasaw, Madaket (Waterman), having washed its hands of re­ employees went to work through to Plaquemines Parish. September 4 sponsibility for defending its mem­ were in port to be serviced. There SIU attorneys contended that the the picket line "without molesta­ September 18 were no reported beefs and all bership's job rights. tion or interference." t ;!.• Plaquemines sheriff and-his depu­ All a skipper has to do to get vessels were in good shape. Shortly thereafter,, the-petition ties had conspired to deprive the SIU Fights La. Sheriff's Ban On Right To Picket Silence Reigns In Blacklist Deal SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS V, •| -'Sv ''\ 5F Shipping Bounces Up "1 N • '^1 ^1 • i\ • :-?\l -I �rajre rour J - i•r; M rl^i SEAFARERS British Builders Plan 65,000-Ton Atom Ships Two British firms have announced plans for construction of giant 65,000-ton atom-powered tankers within the past week. At the game time, an American maritime publication has called for discarding of plans for atom-powered dry- ments of the warship. Funds for a cargo ships as prohibitively nuclear merchant ship "Pacific expensive and offering no commer­ Shipper" believes, could better be applied toward immediate needs of cial advantage. The British tanker plans were maritime for current replacement announced by the HawhMr Siddely programs. Group, a major aircraft producer, and by the British branch of Babcock and Wilco.x, a leading engi­ neering firm. The Hawker Siddely plans are being drafted in collaboration with John Brown and Company, which built the two huge Cunard passen­ ger ships, the Queens Mary and Elizabeth. Few details were made Jn the announcement. Subsequently, Babcock' and Wil­ cox said they had similar plans in Veteran Seafarer Curt Starke, the works and stated, "In view of the high capital cost of nuclear in­ well known to many sailormen as stallation, the nearest approach at the biggest little man in the mari­ the present time to economic com­ time industry, passed away in his petition with conventional power Sarasota, Florida, home last April, is, of course, the large oil the SEAFARERS LOG learned this week. His death from unspe­ tanker. . . ." cified causes came at the age of 57. Skepticism as to the outlook for Once seen, Starke was never to atom-powered freightships was ex­ pressed in a recent is^ue of the be forgotten because he stood just "Pacific Shipper." The magazine four feet tall, making him the called preliminary expenditures on smallest man by far ever to work the subject "a wild goose chase but aboard an SIU ship. But his size dimly related to the American was no index to his strength or aWllty. A circus acrobat by trade, merchant marine." Starke could hold up his own end Nuclear powered-shipping, the on a ship with the best of them, magazine declares, is in the "kin- although he often had difficulty dergarden stage." A ship which can convincing mates of that fact when circumnavigate the world without they first caught sight of him. refueling is "a complete commer­ A native of Germany, Starke cial absurdity" . . . The second 'ad­ vantage' is another lulu: 'quick turn-around in port'—no delay while bunkering! Why doesn't some old-fashioned inventor come jip with an oil barge that could come alongside while the ship is dis­ charging and loading cargo? Oh well, who cares about a nasty thing like cargo?" A cargo carrier it adds, does not need the high speed, the capability of sharp turns and other require- Attenst Z, l9Si LOG cepted. Classes not to be placed In •Ink. Vote of thanks to steward for work well dona while man was ill and one man misains in galley. Dis­ cussion about washing machine] to retain present one. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Tran^fuall, Juna 30—Chairman, J. Sandars; Sacratary, P. McNabb. New deleeate elected. Locka on foc'sle doora to ba repaired. Return all cupa to pantry. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June 36—Chairman, R. Knowles; Secretary, A. Shrimpton. One man missed ves­ sel last voyage; headquarters notiBed. Letter to headquarters regarding dis­ continuance of travelers checks; let­ ter to be posted on bulletin board and comments pro and con invited by crew members. Most repairs com­ pleted; other repairs to be taken up with dept. heads. Ship's fund $4.76. Discussion regarding locking messhall when in port; vaiious small items regarding stewards dept.—steward cooperation in all cases. Function ,bf safety delegates explained. Steward ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), July 1—Chairmen, W. Moore; Secre­ tary, P. Lepei. Slop chest lacks many items; poor selection of sizes in work gear. Suggestion to make list of re­ quired items and submit to captain. Captain wiU order from Sea . Chest. Ask voluntary donations to purchase magazines for library. Reporter elected; will buy magazines and ex­ change library books. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and •election of menus. Need more pil­ lows; messroom to ba kept clean; return cups to pantry. Mailing meiiu of 4th of July. CANTICNY (CIHasService), June 1« —Chairman, A. Alexander; Secretary, J. Phillips. Some disputed OT. Deck delegate to see about equalizing over­ time. Report accepted. Change idilpping rules for B and C men from M to 90 days. Motion defeated. Need better variety of food. Suggestion made that safety' goggles, rubber gloves and suijta ba furnished by thecompany for men washing paint with acid. Curt Starke Dies; Starred With Circus HURRICANI (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, T. King; Secretary, H. Carv urged members to return linen andexplained proper procedure of issu­ ance. miehaal. Wringer for washing ma­ chine purchased; machine 4n good working condition now. Draw to be made every five days. Report accept­ ed. New reporter elected. Locker In fireman's room to be repaired. Dis­ cussion to have kcya made for aU foc'sles. ROYAL OAK (Cttlaa Service), July 6—Chairman, J. HIggins; Secretary, ROBIN COODFiLLOW (Rebln), June 33—Chairman, E. Cpuldlng; Secretary, J. Wright. Delegate spoke on general bchaviqr during entire voyage. Beef regarding mate working on deck. Sink in laundry to be unplugged. Laundry to be kept clean. Table to bo re­ served for men on watch. Steward requested to order Simmons innerspring mattresses. D. Beard. Noticeable improvement in menus and food. Foc'sles wiU be painted after leaving shipyard. Ship's fund S2.68. Report accepted, 'Vote ef thanks to T. Babkowski for good work in Bridgeport. Steward to put out hot rolls and cold plates. ' Ice box needs repairing. CUBORB (Ore), July 7—Chairmen, 6. Cass; Sacratary, B. Buck. Beef RION (Actlum). June 33—Chairman, S. McCormtck; Secretary, H. Cerdes. about buttermilk and galley clock. Refrain from whistUng and loud talk­ ing in passageways. New delegate elected. Washing ma­ chine to be repaired. Continue to spray as roach situation is pretty bad. ARLYN (Bull), July 1—Chairman, J. Lundy; Secretary, J. Olive. Water pressure In bathrooms low. Ship's fund S3.09. Some disputed OT. One man fired In PR; one man quit dn arrival. Reports accepted, ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), May 35— Chairman, F. Shandl; Secretary^ W. Scott. Discussion on launch service in Maracaibo and St. Salina. Some disputed overtime. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food served. Vote of thanks to delegate. Need new washing machine. July 7—Chairman, W. Raid; Secre­ tary, F. Shandl. Repair list submit­ ted. Man missed ship in NO. Hall notified man wag Injured In Trinidad, made return voyage. Safety meeting school for fire fighting, one-man from each dept.. all voluntary. Reports ac- DOROTHY (Bull), July t—Chairman, H. Brannan; Secretary, F. Oreaney. Few hours disputed OT. Report ac­ cepted. T-shirts to be worn during meals. Paint out all foc'sles. Need new fans. STEEL ADMIRAL (IstHmlsn), June 33—Chairman, F. Keller; Secretary, E, Conrad. Good job done by all dele- gates. All rooms except engine dept. painted. ,Check on Suez bonus; re­ pairs: quaUty of food put aboard. Considerable overtime disputed. Quar­ ters not painted as yet. Reports ac­ cepted. Order more supplies, soap, etc. Need new fansL spare parts, new wringer for washing machine. Water fountains to be repali'ed; keys to be left in foc'sles: all cots to be re­ turned. Need new. Ubrary. CECIL N. BEAN (Dry Trans), June 10—Chairman, J. Mays; Sacratary, D, Collins. Few hours disputed over­ time. Repair list made up. One man to be reported to patrolman for bring­ ing troubles topside Instead of dept. delegate. Report accepted. AU cots and Uhen to be turned in. Repairs to be taken up with patrolman. Need lockers in bosun's foc'sle. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FELTORE (Ore Navigation), June 30 —Chairman, J. Webe; Secretary, 'W. Strickland. Request bulletin board for recreation room. One man mi.ssed •hip in Baltimore. Need fan, for fire­ man's room. Report accepted. Laun­ dry room to be kept clean. Pantry to be auppUed with more food and kept more orderly. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), July 4 — Chairman, R. Bryan; Secretary, HcluIne. Fresh milk question settled. Re­ port on firing chief cook in Houston. Firing of Bryan settled In Houston. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Night lu^bh beef. Inspect stores as they come aboard—to be taken up with patrolman. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), July 3—Chairman, B. McCaskay; Sec-' retary, J. Balder. One man missed ship in Houston. Repair lists com­ pleted. New reporter elected. Need new washing machine; water cooler for new passageway; new refrigera­ tor; 20-tcay ice machine; chairs for foc'sles. SIU slop chest—see steward for special orders; re-ordering safety wind scoops. Catwalk requested over deck load aftt which is deadly poison acid. Steward dept. given vote of thanks for Job well done. Twenty fans obtained. OCEANSTAR (Triton), June 17 — Chairman, T. Nlll; Secretary, C. ear­ ner.' Minor beef about baker using ovens after 8 AM settled. New, dele­ gate elected. Coffee to be made in small pots. ROBIN SHBRWOOD (Robin Line), June 16—Chairman, W. Kohut; Sec­ retary, S. Johnson. Ship's fund S14. Spent S3 for telegram. Report ac­ cepted. Things not to be thrown out of port holes. One brother injured as a result of this practice. Crew to be careful when dumping garbage on deck. Same to be placed in box be­ fore disposal. Mops not to be washed in laundry room sink. Coffee to be used more carefully in engine I'oom —all to share equally as ship has 7-lb. allowance. See Sfep-Up Iff Savannah SAVANNAH — Shipping opera­ tions have been on the quiet side in this port for the last two weeks with a few in-transits providing all of the action there was. However, the port is preparing for stepped up activity in the coming period. The TMT Carib Queen is ex­ pected to take on a full crew in the next few days whjle the Bull Line Liberty John Chester Kendall is due in Sunny Point, North Caro­ lina for a payoif after a long off­ shore run. The port is looking for quite a few replacements aboard her. The late Curt Starke shown on a visit to SIU hall some years ago. quit that country when Hitler came to power. He had been a member of a traveling acrobatic team since 1919 and upon coming to America he joined an American circus group known as the Royal American Midgets. As an acrobat, the powerful four-footer usually served as the bottom man on the Seafarers who have to enter pyramid. When the war clouds gathered. a hospital from a ship are en­ titled to get a shipping card Curt went to the SIU hall in Tam­ dated the day of entry to the pa to help out his adopted country. He grabbed a ship in the spring of Jiospital, up to 30 days, provided 1941 and sailed throughout World they report to a Union dispatch­ er within 48 hours of leaving War II. With the end of the war, Starke the hospital. However, men who go to the hospital only for out­ signed a contract with Ringling patient treatment are not en­ Brothers and in the next ten years sailed off and on in between tours titled to these cards. Seafarers already registered with, the circus. He owned his own at SIU halls who have to be hos­ home in Sarasota, the circug^ win­ pitalized for over 30 days, can ter quarters. get a new card for 30 days . Starke was buried in the Hack­ ney Cemetery, Hillsboro County, only, from the dispatcher. Florida. Only in-Patlents Get 30-Day Cards If -, • fji.,. Being muscular is an asset, no doubt about it. But it's wise to realize that every man, no matter how strong, has his timits. The man who abuses his body by try­ ing to hoist more than he con handle, or who bends from the waist instead of letting his legs take the strain, is buying himself o fdst ticket to the hospital. Instead of playing Superman, get o shipmate to give you o hand when the load's too heavy. Ploy it safe and leave the muscle ex­ hibitions for the professional othletes. ; • - I - '/•» • .. .. ' -v •).— AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP �Auirusi tf 19S9 SEAFARERS Pare Five LOG l«?:•'• ; • '. <•: V-, • •v;-;: V.••'•>.».,;X--;• i-: •->';ft:. ivi, 4 'Arabs Spat As We Passed' After Kern Hills Israel Visit "When we got off in Algiers, everybody in the town seemed to know who we were. The Arabs spat on the street when we passed." That was just one of the little incidents which Seafarer John Farming, AB, described from the now-historic voyage of,the 1-^ tanker Kern Hills, the first US-flag ship to"* enter the Israeli port of Elath. Fanning caught the ship on a pierhead jump in Aruba in Jan­ uary, just as she was about to start on her transatlantic voyage. She went from Aruba to Genoa to discharge, and as the Suez Canal was closed at the time, made the long haul around Africa to get to the Middle East oil fields. Photo gbove shows, signs which skipper removed from midship After loading at Bandar Shahpur, house When ship enfered' Gulf ~ " of Aq' Aqoba. Iran, the Kem Hills started its run jip the Red Sea iiito the Gulf of Aqaba. Chief cook Nelson Norwood re­ called that when the ship got to the Strait of Tii-on at the entrance to the Gulf, UN forces on the heights overlooking the strait waved them on and an unidentified naval vessel signaled "good luck." WASHINGTON-^The apologists for large-scale runaway Going up the Gulf, the skipper transfers have been mechanically repeating "effective con­ took no chances. There was an trol" as the answer to objections against the transfers. Now it eight PM curfew after which every­ appears xthat legislation de--t ; body kept off the deck in the event signed to hiake "effective con­ here to vessels that do not coop­ anybody started pot-shooting at-the ship. As an added precaution, all Tanker Kern Hills takes sea across her deck during course of one of trol" effective is quietly wind­ erate. the ship's name signs were removed ing up in the wastebasket. her voyages into Elath. Photos on this page by Nelson Norwood, The bill was introduced in Feb­ The "effective control" gimmick ruary, but so far nothing has from the superstructure. chief, cook. Once they got to Elath, the atmo­ has been paraded out before Con­ happened. Meanwhile, the Ad­ gress each time the SIU and other ministration is stil maintaining sphere changed. The whole popula­ host of Israeli army and govern­ said, "but everybody wound up on maritime groups have warned that that "effective control" is some­ tion of the tiny frontier town ment officials. "We were supposed the ship and we ended up bis^ serv­ runaways threaten to weaken and thing more than just a quotation. turned'out to greet "them plus a to have a party ashore," Norwood ing a buffet to more than 200 guests." undermine US shipping to a dan­ Both Norwood and Fanning gerous degree. The Defense De­ agreed that the treatment the crew partment has made use of the ar­ received in Elath was nothing but gument to show that even if we the best. They were also impressed don't have a large and flourishing with the energy and determina­ merchant fleet that the US can In a strong statement on behalf of maintaining an American Merchant Marine, "William tion displayed by tiie townspeople "count on" the runaway-flag ships "Whitey" Benz, Portland port agent for the SlU-Sffiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, in the tiny frontier outpost. in an emergency. While the voyage into Elath To assure "effective control" a has called for amendment of Federal law to permit organization drives on runaway flag passed without incident, the Is­ bill had been thrown in the hopper, ships. Benz, who is also chair' the ship warrants bill, which would of package legislation to redress all other US steamship companies raelis were taking no chances. In have given the Government stand­ man of the Portland Maritime the inequality between US ship­ that have chartered ships from the addition to armed patrols on the by authority to deny port facilities Trades Council, urge^ passage ping and foreign and runaway op­ MariUme Commission. . . Also here beaches, the Israelis had two skin divers checking the bottom of the erators. The statement was sent in are two other ships owaed by West ship every day to make sure that the form of letters to several West Coast Steamship Company that Coast Congressmen and to Su­ cannot get cargoes. On the other Arab frogmen hadn't attached time preme Court Justice William hand, as I write this, there are at bombs to the hull during the night. Leaving Eiath the Kern Hills least half a dozen foreign-flag ships Douglas. put into Djibouti, French SomaliCiting the Sailors Union fight in this port getting a bellyful each land, for water and bunkers. "The on the Liberian ship Riviera, Benz way of Government and commer­ French were in charge there," Fan­ pointed out that the case was lost cial cargoes. . . "If we sit idly by and let this ning said, "but the work gangs when the Svipreme Court ruled Each year five Sea­ vital industry of ours be destroyed were Arabs. The word about us that the Taft-Hartley law and other must have spread pretty fast be­ farers or children of Sea­ legislation did not apply to dis­ by want-to-be-popular politicians, cause they kept sliutting down the people who cater to the foreign farers are chosen by a putes with foreign shipowners. bunkering line, losing the keys and \ board of college admin­ [Many of these "foreign" ship­ shipowners' lobby... and exploiters little things like that designed to under the runaway flags then we istrators as winners of owners, of course, are Ainerican delay us. But we got out of thers tlie $6,000 four-year col­ operators masquerading under a are guilty of criminal negligence to without any trouble." our own people. . .After all, it is foreign flag—Ed.] ~ lege scholarships. The From Djibouti the ship made an­ our duty to ourselves to protect program gives them free He argued then that Congress our own people and our own other run into Iran and back to rein to study at any should act to amend the Taft- economy first. No other country Eiath. Then the vessel picked up a Hartley and Norris-LaGuardia acts gives preference to foreigners— third oil cargo destined for Haifa. college or university of so that they apply to disputes with why should we?" their choice, as long as it Bypassed Suez foreign shipping when such ship­ is a recognized institu­ By this time the Suez Canal was ping is engaged in trade with the tion. open for traffic again but the ship United States. Benz also called for Candidates for the didn't dare go through. Instead of enactment of Senator Magnuson's an eight to ten day run from Ban­ scholarship must have a bill limiting sales and transfers dar Shahpur to Haifa, she detoured superior high school rec­ foreign and Rep. Pelley's bill call­ around Africa again. It was 62 ord and must compete in ing for 100 percent preference for days at sea punctuated by brief the standard college en­ US ships on Government cargoes. stops at Capetown and Aigiers. trance board tests. Now In nth Rank A 30 day referendum vote is be­ In Algiers, all they had in cur­ Requirements are three Bern pointed out that the US ing held this month by the SIU rency was Israeli pounds which years' sea time on SIU has slipped from the second to 11th Great Lakes District to elect of­ made them unpopular right off tha ships for the Seafarer or spot in merchant fleet tonnage. ficers f.r the coming year. Up for bat. It was here that the crew en­ the Seafarer-father of the Large numbers of ships construc­ election are candidates for the post countered considerable hostility candidate, 90 days of ted by the US were given away or of secretary-treasurer and for although there were no incidents which must be in the sold to foreign nations which use seven port agents to cover port of­ of molestation. them in the carriage of American fices maintained by the District on After delivering her cargo to previous calendar year Government cargoes while paying the American side of the Lakes. Haifa, the Kern Hiiis headed back and one day in the crews rock bottom wages. Seamen on the Canadian side are to Corpus Christi, Texas, where last 90. . "As I write this letter there is represented by the SIU Canadian she paid off. All in all it was a 6tilaying idle in this port of Poi-t- District. month trip with just 17 days shore land a ship, the Clarksburg Vic­ Incumbent officers of the union, leave, so the entire crew from tory, which has been chartered h e a d e d by Secretary-Treasurer skipper on down took off in Texas. from the US Government for an Fred J. Farnen, are all candidates The ship is now running in the annual charter fee of $185,138 per for reelection. coastwise trade between the Gulf year. Under this charter the op­ Ballots can be cast by union and the northeast coast, because erator. .. . has to pay the fee members either aboard ship or In it has been put on the Arab blackwhether they run or not and so do any SIU Great Lakes hall.' ' . , llB*, 'Runaway' Controls Bill Heading For Scrap Pile Seeks Right To Organize Transfers YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN 14-Yr. College \ I Scholarships: Gt. Lakes SIU Vote Underway SEAFARERS INTL UNION, A&G DISTRICT r V't'' , �Fiwe Six SEAFARERS IPG Unions Await Action On 'Vital' Ship Fleet! Shelley Hits Delay 1 i]: Jf. Aociut t, 1957 QUESTIONi What would you like to see as the next forward step "WASHINGTON—While encouraged by the Navy's official statement to the effect that of the Seafarers Welfare Plan? US merchant shipping is still considered vital to national defense, the SIU and other unions are still waiting for signs of implementation of that policy. Joe Thomas, Deck: As far as I Coner Haynes, FWT: Something Navy Secretary Thomas S. am concerned, everything in the should be done about the out­ Gates, Jr., put. an end to un­ haps a large part of the reason for your aggressive and construc­ plan is fine. But patients. They certainty and rumors when he why Maritime Administration re­ tive sponsorship of an AmericanI think, especial­ should be able to declared that the Defense Depart­ quests for funds for fiscal 1958 did manned Merchant Marine." ly for the men collect medical Commenting on the present sit­ ment had not changed its concept not receive more sympathetic at­ with families benefits, as well uation, SIU Secretary-Treasurer of the merchant fleet. There had tention. . ." that the Union asone in the hos­ A companion letter to Rep. Bon­ Paul Hall remarked; "We have been stories to the effect that the ought to see if pital. Most of Pentagon was ready to write off ner congratulates 'him for "having long held that there is only one they could lower them can't work, laid on the line the whole sorry merchant marine, not two or three, merchant shipping in the guided the Initial pay­ and yet must pay story of Administration failure to and that merchant marine is com­ missile-nuclear warhead age. ment a man must their bills. I However, there is still no clear carry out the policies laid down in posed of all the ships that sail un­ make when he don't need any­ evidence coming out of Washing­ the Merchant Marine Act" of der the American flag. For practi­ goes Into the hos­ thing more my­ cal purposes it is our firm opinion pital. I think $50 is kind of steep, self, but for men with big families, ton to the effect that the Admin­ 1936 . . ." An important aspect of the prob­ that this means Government aid and $25 would be more realistic. istration intends to take the neces­ I imagine this would make quite sary measures,—including the lem, in the view of the SIU, lies in should be extended without dis­ a big difference. ^ needed requests for funds—to as­ the subsidized lines' willingness to tinction or discrimination to all 4 4„. 4 sist all segments of the merchant discard the American flag on their those who are -willing to operate 4 4 4• Jan^es D. Paricer, Eng. DepH.: fleet, including non-subsidized old ships for temporary financial under this country's flag, pay taxes think that the Welfare should do Moses A. Lucas, Steward: The shipping, tramps and other miscel­ advantage, plus their desire to to the US and employ American something about Union should bring the time laneous operations. Nor is there monopolize the benefits of Govern­ crews. needed under the "That, in our way of thinking, cutting down the any indication that Maritime will ment aid to the exclusion of out­ pension down to siders and new operators who are is the way to assure a healthy and time required for give up its plans for permitting a pension. I think seven years seatransfer foreign of present subsid­ not part of the "family." On the stable merchant ship fleet." it should be that time, or set a Government side, there has been ized fleets. any man, with 20 fixed age, say 65 Should such transfers be per­ an absence of determination, in the years of seatime, when a man can mitted in addition to the contin­ face of the budgetary outcry, to whether he is disretire. It Is very uing transfers of tramp and come forward and openly spell out a b 1 e d or not, good the way It tankers, then in the Union view, the costs and. the needs to Con­ should be allowed is now, but some the Defense Department's "vital" gress. to retire and take people may be The SIU of NA position, as de­ merchant fleet will be greatly it easy for the rest of his life. He disabled, but not tailed by SIUNA vice-president weakened. deserves it. in a manner that qualifies them The basic contradictions and Morris Weisberger in a letter to under the present plan. confusions in Government circles Shelley, recalled that Congress 4 4 4 on the issue have been under­ adopted a firm declaration.of pol­ 4 4 .4 George Bjnnemans, Eng. Dep'L: scored in a letter written by Rep. icy on maritime back in 1953. That go along with what the rest of John F. Shelley (Dem.-Calif.), a declaration called for a "sufficient" John P. Doyle, Eng. Dep't.: I am the men said, very content with what the Union staunch maritime supporter, to merchant marine able -to service BALTIMORE — With shipping especially about Secretary of Commerce Sinclair both domestic and foreign routes is giving me now, lowering the pay­ Weeks. Shelley urged "quick ac­ and "owned and operated under stili on the sleepy side in this port. and am sure that ment a man must tion to resolve the confusion which the United States flag by citizens Seafarers in the harbor are con­ if there is some­ tinuing the organizing push which make before he seems to exist and to eliminate the of the United States ... ." thing more they can fiie for bene­ Weisberger remarked that in has been so successful up until contradictions ^jetween adminis­ could give us, fits. The same trative action and national pol­ light of this statement, "This now. Port agent Earl Sheppard they would see with lowering the Union has repeatedly protested reported encouraging progress be­ ice . . ." to it that we ing made among the remaining retirement age, He added, "I am sure you are the unjustifiable sale and transfer would get It. so a man can en­ aware of my long standing concern of American ships to other nations unorganized outfits in the Balti­ After all, they are joy himself. But over the future of our Merchant . . . Just how this sale can be con­ more harbor area. the ones who The port" had 11 payoffs in the I am very well-covered and have Marine and of my personal efforts strued as a means to foster and have to figure out to bring about a solution to the encourage an American merchant previous two week period with the no complaints about the way things what it is going to cost, and the vexing problems faced by the sev­ marine ... is utterly beyond com­ future looking like more of the are now. best way of getting it. same for the coming two weeks eral segments of our maritime in­ prehension . . . "Yes indeed, our merchant ma­ at least. The payoffs included the dustry. . . I have tried to further such a solution by supporting the rine policy, as laid down by Con­ Cubore, Chilore, Santore and Veappropriation of funds for the pur­ gress . . . has been kicked around nore (Ore); Pennmar (Calmar); Jean and Emilia (Bull); Robin pose. , . the conditions which Con­ and flaunted as of no account. "Please accept our appreciation Doncaster, Robin Kettering (Rob­ gressman Bonner outlines are perin); Young America (Waterman) and Orion Planet (Colonial). Seafarers and their families, as well as the rest of tha Signing on were seven ships, the Cubore, Chilore, Santore, Venore, population, are continuing to pay more for almost everything Pennmar, Young America and the they buy, according to the latest information from the Labn* Bethcoaster for Calmar. Seventeen Department's Bureau of Labor'" in-transits for Alcoa, Bull, Cities for the setting up of a special com­ Over a 100 former Kohler Co. Service, Isthmian and other com­ Statistics. The BLS reported employees, now employed in Cali­ mittee in the different areas to panies added to the port's business. that the cost of living in June ^eAGARetlS fornia, held a reunion recently and make a fast on-the-spot check of Beefs were on the routine side. rose another .6 percent to 120.2, pledged greater support to the boy­ such disputes. Sheppard urged Seafarers in the the highest level to date. The cott against the Wisconsin manu­ 4 4 4 port with those old-time discharges figure represents a 20.2 percent facturer. The strike is entering its The House has passed a bill sup­ to line up for American Coal jobs increase in living costs since the fourth year. The strikers downed ported by the Amalgamated Meat so that the SIU could take the fleet base period, 1947 through 1949. Sheboygan-style bratwurst and Cutters enforcing compulsory in­ despite the tie-in between the com­ . The largest Increase In living beer, sang songs familiar to the pany, its stooge company union and costs took place during the Kor­ picket line, and tape-recorded spection of all poultry. The bill the NMU, required the inspection of all poul­ ean War period, when prices rose ^ dow IN gap/ messages to the members of UAW approximately IS percent. Follow­ locai 833, who are still picketing try sold in interstate commerce ing the end of hostilities, living the company's plant. Guest speak­ and in major consuming areas de­ signated by the Secretary of Agri­ Turned Down 0T7 costs Inched up another 2 percent, ers informed the attending former strikers of the events now going on culture. It also calls for inspec­ Don't Beef On $$ fell off briefly in Juno 1955, and! tion both before and after resumed their climb by June 1956, and of future plans for the boycott. Headquarters wishes to re­ slaughter, and establishes the au­ All of the strikers are members of thority of the Secretary to promul­ mind Seafarers that mqn who when the level was 116.2. Since that time the cost of living has California unions and most of gate rules for sanitation in the are choosy about working cer­ gone up steadily to the current them are doing the same type of poultry Industry. tain overtime cannot expect an level of 120.2. work. equal number of OT hours with 4 4 4 Among major items, the cost of 4" 4 4" the rest of their department. In The Amalgamated Clothing some crews men have been housing has gone up most, while AFL-CIO President George Meany has announced an agree­ Workers of America has strongly turning down unpleasant OT clothing has registered the smallest ment designed to settle jurisdic­ protested the granting of a $2 mil­ Jobs and then demanding to advance. Total housing costs are tional disputes between buildings lion federal contract to a non-union come up with equal overtime now 25 percent above the 1947trades, and Industrial unions. The clothing firm in Tennessee. The when the easier jobs come along. 1949 levels, while rents alone are agreement recognizes that new con­ order for 180,000 air force jackets This practice is unfair to Sea­ 35 percent higher. struction should be handled by was Tranted to Southern Athletic farers who take OT jobs as they Food, which was pegged at 101.1 members of the building trades Co. of Knoxville, Tenn. The com­ come. in June 1949, rose 13 percent dur­ while production and running pany is headed by "Breezy" Wynn, The general objective Is to ing the Korean War, and then re­ maintenance should be the work of brother-in-law of Robert Tripp equalize OT as much as possible mained fairly steady until this Industrial union employees. As to Ross, foi^aer Assistant Secretary of but if a man refuses disagree­ June. Then it jumped to 116.2, the the difficult areas, namely major Defense. Ross was forced to re­ able jobs there Is no require­ highest level to date. repairs, alterations and relocation sign last February after a Congres­ ment that when an easier job Clothing prices, which have ad­ of existing facilities, the past prac­ sional investigation into charges of comes along he can make up the vanced less rapidly, are now at tice in a plant, area or injclqstry conflict of interest .with federal overtime he turned down before. 106.6 or 6.6 percent above the 1947iRootavN RAaMoeecoi , ' will govern,^ l949 1ieveli(.• S' I »cf J--. < Sir Bait Pushes Harbor-Wide Union Drive VJ Living Costs Take Upward Leap; Rise 20% Since '49 lUmMm rr i �idst' SEAFARERS LOG Pate S^eii^'' YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH ScRlarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Salesmen in Your Living Room Working families hava been subjected to (credit abuses-not only from credit stores but from house-to-house canvassers selling goods of all des'criptions on time-payment plans. Such "in-home" selling has expanded to phenpmenal nevir proportions , in recent years, already 4otals about four billion dollars a year and is growing fast, One reason for the sudden girpwth is television advertising, which has given pitchmen new access to family living rooms. One "in-home' selling organization operating in several large cities depends almost wholly on TV advertising to gain entry to people's homes. Another factor has been the increasing size of families, which has made out­ side shopping more difficult for young mothers and fathers. For low-income families, unscrupulous canvassers have proved to be another source of misrepresentations and deceptive practices leading often to real financial tragedies. In some large cities, where new housing developments have sprung up in recent years without established shopping facilities, the invasion . Italian passenger liner Andrea Doria shown as she was about to go under lost year. Plans are afoot to salvage the ship, but no progress has been made to remedy lax safety conditions exposed by the of door-to-door salesmen has been especially costly to residents, says sinking. William Kirk, a leading settle­ ment-house worker who has been bringing this problem to the at­ tention of municipal authorities in large cities, and to working fam­ ilies themselves. He reports that Lax safety regulations that led to the Andrea Doria disaster are still in effect today, one the canvassers are selling not only costly items as television sets and year after the Italian luxury liner collided with the Swedish liner Stockholm and sank off freezers, but even clothing and Nantucket Island on July 26, 1956. Fifty lives were lost in the acfcident when the 30,000home furnishings. The canvassers ton Doria was struck by the'*-" keep many families in perpetual Stockholm in foggy weather by side and steel chains passed NO, chairman of the House Mer­ debt by persuading them to buy on one of the most-traveled underneath the wreckage from chant Marine Committee. Rep. new goods before they have paid sea lanes. one ship to another. Then the ore- Bonner said the committee would for previous purchases. Subsequent investigations ships would take in sea water as consider the possibility of requir­ Even when the selling organiza­ brought out testimony that the ballast in their holds and when ing "foreign flag ships that come tion is completely honest (and Stockholm was off its course and they were riding as low in the in to our ports ... be subject to there are established house-to- virtually in the track rested to water as they could go, .the chains the same rigid inspection for safe­ house firms which do not engage inbound ships. Both vessels were would be tightened up. ty imposed on American flag in trickery) merchandise bought also believed to have been travel­ Theoretically then, when the sea ships." this way generally costs more than ing at top speed and relying al­ water was pumped out and the ore in retail stores. Stanley Kempner most completely on radar for in­ ships gained more buoyancy, they an authority in this field, has re­ formation about the presence of would pick the Doria off the ocean ported that house-to-house selling other vessels. bottom with them. From there, But despite reams of testimony according to the proposal, the .organizations need to take a mark­ up of "three for one," compared to a markup of two for one, or less, and the findings of a committee of sunken liner would be dragged to exacted by retail stores. Thus you often pay $3 for an item which costs American experts, no action has shallower waters where her hull the seller,$l ab wholesale, and which carries a tag of $1.60 to $2.00 been taken as yet to amend the could be sealed up by divers and 1948 International Convention on eventually refloated. at retail stores. This is logical, because door-to-door selling is the Safety of Life at Sea to bring costly and inefficient distribution system. An investigation last year con-, it in line with present safety Stores Get In Act ducted by a committee of Ameri­ needs. Now even the largest department stores and chains are establishing Meanwhile, it was reported that can experts placed the blame for WASHINGTON —The St. Law­ "in-home" sales departments for such household equipment as drapery accident claims arising out of the the loss squarely on international rence Seaway will accoinmoclate safety regulations for ship con­ and upholstery, rngs, home freezers, sewing and knitting machines and disaster were being cleaned up ships that are up to 7.10 feet in struction and operation, and called other goods. They secure their leads through television commercials with final settlements expected to length and 75 feet in beam, it was on foreign governments and ship­ and newspaper ads. In the case of the big local stores who send sales­ total $6 million or better. announced here last montli. The men to your home, the prices are the same as charged in the store for The anniversary date brought ping lines to bring their vessels most efficient use of the passage the same goods, and service is usually reliable. But there also'are forth another proposal for salvag­ and practices up to US standards. The committee's sharpest criti­ will be made, however, by ships risks in this growing method of buying, although they are more subtle. ing the Doria. which still lies on cism was aimed at the construction that are less than 715 feet long and For one thing, you are likely to spend more. The department stores the ocean floor off Nantucket. The plan it this way. In a recent report to a merchants' group, Robert latest proposal would involve the of the Andrea Doria. It said the 72 feet wide. The dimensions for ships using Lauter, executive for one of the country's largest stores indicated the use of two Lakes-type ore-carriers. Doria met the subdivision require­ technique is (1) to get into the customer's house, generally when she The ships would be lined up side ments of the 1948 Safety of Life at the new inland waterway were re­ Sea Convention "by a very narrow ported by the St. Lawrence Seaway requests some specific service advertised on TV or in the papers and margin." These standards are con­ Development Corp. and the St. (2) to pre-select the salesman's samples, as in drapery, slip covers or siderably below the compartnien- Lawrence Seaway Authority of other upholstery, so that the customer is more inclined to buy highertation required aboard US-flag Canada. priced goods. ships. If the Doria had been built The authorities said tliat ships ;Mr. Lauter himself reports that "often a call to re-cover a chair has WASHINGTON—If you pay a to US standards, the report said, exceeding 715 feet in length or 72 ended in a complete refurbishing job.'' rakeoff, kickback or bribe, its "she would have survived." feet in beam would be subject to Another pitfall to watch out for in responding to television and news­ perfectly okay with Uncle Sam. special handling, and would have The report also called for more paper ads for drapery and upholstery goods is that these sometimes are What's more, you can deduct it» adequate training of deck officers to be scheduled so as not to inter­ poorer-quality fabrics, in less desirable colors and patterns, deliberate­ from your income taxes. for utilizing radar, direct bridge- fere with the passage of smaller ly offered at a low price just to get the salesman into your home. Once This unusually tender treat­ he has his foot in the door, he has an opportunity to sell the house­ ment is reserved for American to-bridge radio communication and vessels. They also announced that wife a better-quality product; one which is far more costly than the corporations. It doesn't apply observation of the recognized fixed bridges over the Seaway will lanes. The Stockholm, which be at least 120 feet above the advertised item. to the average American who struck and sank the Doria, was water surface of the navigation Buying at home from a reliable store does have advantages of con­ would most likely be jugged channels. venience,' and with draperies and upholstery fabrics, enables you to •twice for the act—once for the admittedly traveling eastbound virtually on the westbound track The report indicates that the visualize hoW these look with your other furnishings. But you still get payoff and the second time for and about 20 miles off the recom­ Seaway will be open to C-3 type the widest choice of the more moderate-priced goods if you go to the income tax evasion. mended course. There is no legal ships, and other offshore cargo stores, themselves, and are more likely to buy only what you can But what's criminal for the compulsion requiring ships to fol­ vessels, with plenty of room to afford at the time. individual is treated as a "neces­ low the recommended tracks. The spare. It will also be able to ac­ sary business expense" by the Swedish-American Line and the commodate most of the large Great August Fabric Sales Treasury when corporations do Italian Line, which were not par­ Lakes ore carriers, which run to August actually is one of the best months to shop the stores for so overseas. Bribes and other curtains, draperies and household fabrics, with most stores offering payoffs to foreign Government ties to the tracking agreement on greater lengths than the average special values in the August sales. For draperies, cotton is the mate­ officials have been excused by the North Atlantic at the time the cargo ship. rial voted most preferable by housewives in a survey by the US De­ the Treasury on the ground Doria sank, have still not adopted partment of Agriculture, with blends of cotton and rayon next choice that "the Service [Internal Rev­ the agreement. Furthermore, the committee flat­ and all-rayon lagging behind in third place. Cotton and cotton-rayon enue Service—Ed.] would find it blends are comparatively easy to launder and thus save on dry clean­ difficult to sustain the position ly stated, the collision "could have ing. Nor do cotton or cotton-rayon blends shrink or stretch as much that the expenses were not or­ been prevented if the information or need cleaning as often as costlier all-rayon. Chief advantage of dinary and necessary to the tax­ provided by radar had been prop­ erly used." rayon is that it drapes well and has a dressy appearance. 'These char­ payers' business." acteristics also appear in cotton-rayon blends, with an added advan­ Committee members included The information about the tage of easier cleaning and resistance to stretching. Cotton also makes unusual ruling was revealed by high Coast Guard officials and a the most durable drapes with less tendency to rip or split than rayon. Senator John Williams .of Qela-; professor of marine engineering. # The ndtural fiber thehiv. has;* many advantages over ballyhbqpd wn•^ ivare. The investigation was authorized thetics; . by Rep. Herbert Bonner (t)em.. No Safety Gain Since Doria Sank Set Size Limit For Seaway US Okays Bribes As Tax Deductible ,m - -.Ti •'.4' ' i'l /?• 'd cl .:3 r- -•( • •| ''i\ 'V«| -ill '^m �Pace Elcht SEAFARERS Every day on the world's well traveled sea lanes scores of SIU ships' crews gather together in shipboard meetings. Similarly every second Wed­ nesday thousands of Seafarers on the beach meet in the Un­ ion's various branch halls to dis­ cuss and*act upon the Union's business. Whether the meetings consist of a gathering of 30 men on ship or 1,000 in port, they are all part of the same process and serve the same purpose. It is at these meetings that Seafarers bring their opinions and experiences directly to bear on the function­ ing of the Union. In turn, the decisions of the meetings have considerable effect on the lives of every Seafarer. The way in which these meet­ ings are conducted is all impor­ tant, and knowing the rules can count for just as much in the Seafarer's life as knowing the skills his rating calls for. The Union wants every Sea­ farer to become thoroughly fa­ miliar with the standard meet­ ing rules, so that he is fuUy competent at hitting the deck and chairing a meeting. A heads-up membership and a wide-awake crew is a guarantee of business in a truly demo­ cratic fashion. bership is away at sea, the quorum established at shoreside meetings is seven members. Aboard ship the quorum is no problem inasmuch as all crewmembers not on watch attend the meeting. Meetings On Ship Aboard ship, meetings should be held regularly to take care of the ship's routine Union busi­ ness. Special meetings should be called when any disputes be­ tween individuals or depart­ ments arise that,cannot be set­ tled by the departmental dele­ gates. If the dispute is entirely within one department, a meet­ ing of the personnel of that de­ partment only should be called and should not involve the other two departments. There is no specified meeting time aboard ship. The usual procedure is to fix an hour at which the greatest majority of the crew is off duty. Time Of Meeting Rules Of Order ajmct w Senaibr andjh&s&oman... Robert's Rules of Order are the accepted rules governing meetings of all types through­ out the English speaking world. Special rules are adopted to fit special needs. fi The Quorum '.i The word quorum simply de­ notes the number of members in good standing necessary to constitute a working attendance at a meeting. Due to the fact that the majority of our mem­ Aucust,2, 1957 100 Meetings ashore are held every other week on Wednes­ days. The meeting hall opens at 7:00 PM at which time the., meeting is called to order. All SIU men are allowed to attend meetings. All have a voice, but only full members in good standing have a vote. All officials are requir-ed to at­ tend all meetings unless occu­ pied on official Union business. Masters-At-Arms As many masters-at-arms as are necessary may be appointed to act as ushers, doormen and to keep order at all meetings ashore. ott/er'^ bashess The agenda is simply the order in which the business of the meeting is conducted. At shoreside meetings it runs as follows: 1. Call to order. 2.. Election of meeting officers. 3. Action on minutes of previ­ ous port meetings. 4. Presentation of financial re­ ports. 5. Branch agent's report. 6. Reports by committees, pa­ trolmen, auditors; other re­ ports. 7. Communications. 8. Charges and appeals. 9. Action on written motions and resolutions. 10. Secretary's verbal report. \ 11. Obligations. 12. One minute of silence. 13. New business. 14. Good and v^elfare. 15. Adjournment. Shipboard meetings, too, need an agenda to keep the meeting going on an even keel. "Since many things that are taken up at shoreside meetings will not occur aboard ship, the following agenda should fit the bill: 1. Calling the, meeting to order. (ship's delegate). 2. Election of officers — chair­ man, etc. 3. Action on previous minutes. 4. Ship's delegates' reports, re-' ports of committees, etc. and action thereon. '5. Old business. 6. New business (motions and resolutions only). 7. Good and welfare. 8. One minute of silence. 9. Adjournment. Election Of Officers The meeting is called to order by a .temporary chairman for ship's delegate) who calls for the nominations for chairman. He recognizes only those who raise their hands. Names shouted from sections of the as­ sembly are not recognized. To nominate a brother for chair­ man after you have been recog­ nized, you rise and state, 'T nom­ inate Brother . . . ." After a suitable number of nominations have been made, the nominations may be closed by a motion. The temporary chairman asks for acceptances or declinations. Those wiaO accept are voted upon by a hand vote and the one re­ ceiving the largest number of votes is declared chairman. The chairman then follows the same procedure in the elec­ tion of other meeting officers. , The Right To Spealc 'ihs yibhf jv The chairman is the conduc- I tor and regulator of the meeting. | Every" member has a right to speak but no member has the right to infringe upon the rights of any other members. For that reason no one should speak until he has been recognized by the J chair. He may obtain this rec­ ognition by holding up his hand or by rising, as the chair shall direct. Malcing A Motion The method of bringing any­ thing to the attention of the membership or crew for action| is to make a motion. This is : an orderly way of initiating ac- ij tion by , a proposal, written or^/j verbal. |j If everyone started flipping || lids and sounding off at once || every time a report was made, nothing would ever be accom­ plished. The making of a mo- -jl Note: As a guide for shipboard meetings, SIU crews are urged to remove this section and post it on the bulletin board. v..- , �A««iist< 2, 1957 SEAFARERS Tnge Nine LOG ¥" ..ri -a The democratic meeting Is the pleasure of the democratic union tion is the way to initiate dis­ cussion oh any giyen point of the agenda or any issue that arises. D ISCU S SION CAN ONLY TAKE PLACE AFTER A MOTION HAS BEEN MADE AND SECONDED, EXCEPT IN THAT PART OF THE AGENDA ENTITLED GOOD AND WEL­ FARE. A motion is "in order" when it has something-to do with the fixed order of business, such, as motions "to accept" or "to re­ ject" a report. The same holds for resolutions which should be acted upon with motions "to concur" or "to non-concur." If you are in doubt as to the con­ tent of any report you are al­ ways in order to make the mo­ tion, "I move to refer this mat­ ter to new business." The object of such a motion is to permit the regular business of the meeting to continue accord­ ing to the agenda or order of business, and then later to dis­ cuss the issue. No motioif is valid until it has been "seconded." The procedure is to be recognized by the chair and then to rise and say, "I sec­ ond the motion." Chair's Authority f/e aht It is the chairman's duty at all meetings to decide whether or not a motion is in order. It is well to remember, however, that a chairman may be wrong and therefore the voting mem­ ber always has a right to appeal the decision of the chair. If any member disagrees with the decision of the chairman all he has to do is to rise and state, "I appeal the decision of the chair." After this • motion is made and seconded, the chair­ man turns the gavel over to the recording secretary. No discus­ sion is permitted except by the maker of the appeal and the chairman, who are allowed to explain their points. The re­ cording secretary then takes a vote as temporary chairman by asking, "Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?" The vote is taken by "ayes" and "noes" and if the chair is sus­ tained by, an "aye" vote major­ ity, the appeal is lost and the meeting continues under the de­ cision of the chairman. Discussion ^^iejrs cbse Hie discussion A motion is open to discussion only after it has been seconded and entered in the minutes by the recording secretary. Before any. discussion takes place the chairman requests the recording secretary to read the motion as entered and then opens the fioor for discussion. Discussion should continue only so long as the pro and oppo-^lte '' viewpoints are clearly ex­ pressed by the membership and then a motion "to close discus­ sion" should be acted upon. Discussion on the motion can also be closed by any member being recognized and saying, "I call'for the question," meaning that it's his wish that the motion be acted upon by the member­ ship at the meeting. Generally, motions are acted upon by those in favor answer­ ing with "ayes" when called upon, and those opposing an­ swering with "noes." In close counts where the voice is uncer­ tain, a show of Union books can be called for at the discretion of the chair. The chair determines the re­ sult by announcing that "The ayes have it—the motion is car­ ried," or if the motion is lost, "The noes have it—the motion is lost." amendment will be amended. This creates general confusion and can be eliminated by some member taking the fioor and in­ corporating the whole thing into a single motion" not con­ flicting with the original motion or amendments. The vote is 'taken on the substitute and if it is carried it becomes the regu­ lar motion, replacing the regu­ lar motion offered at first. Substitutions Often a motion will be made, seconded, amended and the To Postpone If something comes before the meeting which you think is un­ wise to have brought up, you can make a motion to postpone the matter indefinitely. Specfo/ Privilege • Jv* Limits On points of sharp debate where the matter is liable to consume the entire meeting if unhampered, a motion can be made to limit the number of speakers and the time allotted to each. To Table A motion, to "table" means simply that you do not desire to take action at that time on the subject being discussed. It may be because information is in­ adequate or because it is not an immediate issue. This should never be used to kill action or discussion on any matter but merely to postpone it for later consideration. It can be moved to table temporarily or to table until the next meeting. To Refer Another way of stopping too much tonsil bursting on any subject is to move to refer it to a committee. The committee is elected and reports on the en­ tire matter at a later time. Point Of Order Amendments A motion may sound good but it may be weak because it does not clearly express its intent. In this event an amendment to the motion is in order. No amendment is in order, however, if it destroys the meaning or the force of the mo­ tion. In other words the amend­ ment must in,no way replace or change the original intent of the motion as the vote on the aimendment carries the motion automatically. In addition there can always be an "amendment to thd amendment" which is limited simply to clarifying the word­ ing, to add clarity or to broad­ ening the scope so as to lend force to the original motion and amendment. :m\ Point of Orkn!' This is the headache of the chairman — the most misused privilege of all meetings any­ where. A "point of order" can never be used as a pretext to gain the floor. It is simply what it calls for. A "point of order" is a question on procedure. For example, a motion is under dis­ cussion and a speaker starts to discuss something else. A "point of order" can and should be called for to have the chair­ man clarify the rules of. order so that the business in issue can • be handled. This holds good in all matters where there is a question as to whether or not the proper procedure is being followed. . -'m J: "Privilege" is the right of any Union member but must never be used except where it benefits the members as a whole. If the room is too hot, a point of "priv­ ilege" can be called for to have the fans turned on or the port­ holes opened. If some drunk has slipped past the doorman, then it is in order to call for a point of "privilege" to have him removed from the meeting. In plaip words, "special privilege" is a -point to be used in any event where the entire assem­ blage can be aided and never used as a pretext to stifle any point of business. Good And Welfare Good and welfare is that part of the meeting where you can get up and talk about what you think should be done by the Union and in the Union, and forthe benefit of the Union. This is a good place for the oldtimers to clarify issues and give the score to the newcomers. No motions can be made or actions taken during good and welfare. It is strictly a discus­ sion period where the member­ ship can clear .the air; and give and get information. Prepare Your Talk An old and wise philosopher once wrote: "It is not enough tp know what we ase to say. We must say it the right way." In other words, all of Robert's Rules of Order will not put your point across to the membership. The rules will/only provide for an orderly meeting so that you can be heard. How effective you are when given the floor— depends upon yourself. And Remember • Keep to the point. Convince with facts. Don't become personal. Keep it short. A pint of tact is worth more than a case of scotch. • 1%: •, J.' -ji "i! �,v: • ;• i- SEAFARERS Par* Ten * ;•, Auffiist 2,' 19llf LOG Rest For Weary Visitors At Health Center f1 i! JIAN LAriTTI (WaUrmin), May M—Chairman, J. Touarti Sacratary, F. Amora. Dlacussed repair Ust. US currency draw, ateward dept. com­ plaints: disposal of mattresses. Ship's fund SIS.SS. Pantry shelves to ha cleaned. Mattresses to be sprayed. InstaU hand wringer in wash room. May as—Chairman, J. Touart; Sec­ retary, F. Amora. Throe mattresses put aboard. Need new percolator. Dis­ cussion on use of iron: work rules: feeding system. New delegate elected. June If—Chairman, C. Smith: Sec­ retary, F. Amora. US currency draw unsatisfactory. Stores missing. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund $16.99. One MFOW man picked up in Yokohama. Report accepted. Pilfering ships' stores Is against Union prac­ tices and anyone caught will be. put on charges. Repair Usts reviewed by mate stop practice of securing gear for saUing ^th only five men a good eight hours before letting go. Need bigger and better slop chest. , ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), June U —Chairman, G. Meting; Secretary, M. T. Costello. One man missed ship in Ciudad TruJiUo, rejoined in La Guaria. Men to dress properly when showing famiUes ship on saUing day. No gambling in cross-passageway. Next man missing ship wiU be fired. Ship's fund S182. Some disputed overtime. Few minor beefs. Commu­ nications for hq. jread to member­ ship. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), June It —Chairman, T. Watiluk; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Locks fixed. One man missed ship ' in Ponce. Ship's fund S9. Report accepted. Would like to get moving picture projector. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Chairman, C. White; Secretary, I. Llenos. Electric fans obtained. Some repairs made. Few minor beefs,—to be settled in Boston. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. Need more night lunch. June 11—Chairman, C. While; Sec­ retary', P. Lopez. Repairs to be taken care of. No slop chest before arrival in Panama Canal. Ice to be ordered In Tampa. Need new water pump for cooler. Members of a Japanese trade union research team rest in the lounge of the SlU health center after a tour of the headquarters hall and facilities. Members of the team are Z. Kinoshita, Seaman's Un­ ion; K. Koi, Mitsubishi Workers' Union; S. Kammoe, Shipbuilding Union; H. Sakuma, Heavy Indus­ tries Union; T. Takemoto, White Collar Union, and K. Taniguchi, Chemical Workers. NMU, Company Now 'Partners' (Continued from page 3) • American Coal is operating in the classic union-busting pattern like the operators did back in the. 1920's and 19?0's. We urge , men who want to keep this company from turning back the clock to step for­ ward and volunteer for this fleet." The company's action on behalf of the NMU emerged when the NMU filed its election petition even though it was trailing in coal ship jobs. At the time of. the filing, the NMU announced it was assured "victory" by supposed "defections" of SIU men, thus tacitly admitting that NMU was, in fact, behind in the fleet. The NMU even made gestures toward obtaining defections by em­ barking on vote-buying efforts, but these moves fell through in the face of the determination of the oldtfmers to stand by their Union despite lush offers of NMU "Hiring Hall Defense Fund" cash. It was then that the company turned on the steam. With the arrival in port of such ships as the Martha Berry, Cleveland Abbe and Coal' Miner, it started bouncing SIU men for a variety of irrelevant reasons, incliicling one black gang man who was fired for asking the mate to take off his hat in the crew's messroom. When the Coal Miner came in last week with more NMU men quitting than Seafarers, the com­ pany quickly moved to shift the balance in NMU's favor. As re­ ported by SIU representatives on the spot, here's what happened: • One SIU fireman, L. P. Hogan, was fired because he missed one watch even though he made ar­ rangements for the engine dayman to cover the watch for him. SIU representatives attempted to sign Hogan on the ship again after the skipper was reported to have said that "no one was fired to his direct knowledge." However, the com­ pany representative was furious at the skipper and declared he was willing to put up an extra month's pay to get rid of Hogan. He barred Hogan from the ship and put up the month's wages. • Engine ulilityman W. C. Sim­ mons, who stood Hogan's watch, was also fired. The reason given was that he "wouldn't take orders" from the second assistant. • prdinary seaman James Stu­ art was fired for taking seven days off in Yugoslavia on doctor's or­ ders. This flagrant action was sud­ denly reversed when SIU repre­ sentatives came up with the evi­ dence. "The company rppresent^ tlve," SIU men reported, "got hot as a pistol" when he heard of the SIU's success-in this instance. • SIU wiper K. P. Bane was also fired. Bane had a reputation of being a very hard worker but he was bounced anyway, the reason being that he missed all of one day in the course of two trips (bet­ ter than two months). Normally speaking, all Bane would have been subject to would be a logging, but American Coal is apparently embracing the AMMINMU blacklist system of "Don't log 'em, just fire 'em." • On the other side of the fence, two NMU deckhands, who, in the words of the mate, should have been fired were permitted to quit the ship. The result is that they are eligible to compete for future coal ship openings without any questions asked. The company's action is not un­ expected because it has staked its whole operation on being, able to set up a company union rig from top to bottom. The shabbiest as­ pect of the picture is the manner in which the NMU has crept into the company's corner. One reason for NMU's action is Its failure to live up to its loudly-proclaimed promise that it would "whip the SIU" down on the docks. State Dep't Caught Short On Ship Act Violation WASHINGTON—A State Department plan to move two diplomats abroad on foreign-flag ships has been slapped down by the Comptroller General because it violated the US Mer­ chant Marine Act. The incident involved plans which was also opposed by foreign for transporting the new am­ maritime interests. They have bassador to the Netherlands, and his predecessor's return at Govern­ ment expense. The State Depart­ ment asked for permission to let them travel on Holland-American Line ships, arguing that the gesture would improve American relations with thr Netherlands. The Comptroller General ruled that the request was in violation of the Merchant Marine Act, which requires US officials to travel on American ships unless "necessity" requires them to use foreign ves­ sels. He then ordered the diplomats to use American-flag ships in travelling to and from their Gov­ ernment posts. The gesture, which would have amounted to a $5,000 handout to Holland-American Lines and some free publicity for the company, was regarded by maritime representa­ tives as a typical State Department scheme to buy good will abroad at the expense of the US shipping industry. The plan might also have led to demands by other foreign maritime countries" that American "diplomats be permitted to use their ships when traveling at the Gov­ ernment's expense. The State Department's attitude towards US-flag shipping has been under frequent union attacks. In recent years, the unions have been especially critical' of State Depart­ ment opposition to-the "50-50" act, noted with alarm the Department's pressure to let countries use ships they bought from the US in their offshore trades, although the sales contracts called for exclusive use in domestic trades. Ship Pick-Up Cheers Seattle SEATTLE — Shipping in this area, as in most of the West Coast ports, has picked up greatly during the past period and shows signs of continuing to do so. There was some difficulty in filling jobs for Class "A" men in the engine de­ partment as shipping in that group ran ahead of registration. There were 13 vessels in port during the last two weeks. The Wild Ranger, Fairport (Waterman) and Samuel F. Miller (Boston Shipping) paid off and signed on. The Sea Garden (Penn. Nav.) also paid off but was laid up tempo­ rarily. The Ocean Evelyn (Ocean. Trans.), Rebecca (Intercontinental), George A. Lawson (Penn'. Ship­ ping), Portniar, Kenmar and Maryrifeir (Calmar) were in transit dur-. ihg the period reported. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), May 30—Chairman, A. Herbert; Secretary, delegate. Magazines and books to be circulated. Let delegates handle pay­ off only. Variety of slop chest articles requested. Medicine chest to be re­ plenished. DEL VIENTO (Miss.), June >—Chair­ man, H. Hunt; Secretary, C. Tresclair. Shi£'8 fund lost ($29). Repairs not completed. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Sea delegate about repair list. Catwalk to be put up if deck cargo Is carried. ROBIN DONCASTBR (Robin), June 30—Chairman, J. Toro; Secretery, M. Dclaney. Few hours disputed over­ time: also, restricted ship in Luderitz Bay and Walvis Bay. Few men missed ship. Companies carrying dangerous cargo to have better safety measures. Delegate to take this up. Delegate paid $7.28 for telegram to hall and asked members to donate 25c or 35c -each for ship's fund. SEATRAIN TEXAS ($ealraln), June 10—Chairman, W. Hall; Secretary, K. Pappan. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $70.79. Twelve houi's dis­ puted overtime. Report accepted. To ger new TV antenna .and rotor motor. Vote of thanks to steward dept. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 20—Chairman, D. Grant; Secretary, M. White. Reports accepted. Contact patrolman about shortage of milk on coastwise. Steward claims there were- 200 quarts on^beard when ship left port. MV PONCE (Pence Cement), June 22—Chairman, H. Goodwin; Secre­ tary, G. Knowles. Sliip's fund S2Z.43. New delegate elected and new secre­ tary. Steward to supply bug bombs for crew. Need larger drain line in washing machine. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), June 2—Chairman, R. DaVlrgilee; Secre­ tary, D. Beard. Delegate to contact company representative about cots. Ship's fund S2.68. One man missed ship in Boston. Two hours disputed overtime. Reports accepted. Stew­ ard to prepare menus with chief cook. Need more variety in menu.s—sug­ gest another vegetable, canned fruits, ice cream, fresh salads (to dress up evening meal), fresh fruit drinks, omelette and cheese items lacking in hot weather. JOHN B.. KULUKUNDIS (Mar Trade), May 3S—Chairman, H. Sojak; Secretary, G. Bellenelt. Repairs being completed. No American money available for draws. Some dis­ puted overtime—^to be settled at pay­ off. New delegate elected. Bath­ rooms and showers to be painted. All members to be properly attired in messhall. Wiper and OS on sanitary to keep laundry clean. Coffee cups to be placed In sink after using. Let­ ter enclosed regarding cargo. Vote of thanks to steward dept. WILD RANGER (Waterman), June 1 —Chairman, B. Mclnis; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Repairs attended to except two items to be finished in Japan. New reporter elected. Ship's fund S7.69. Purchased new clothes line and magazines, postage. Each mem­ ber to donate SI to ship's fund. Dele­ gate retained and given vote of con­ fidence. Discussion on gafety meet­ ings. Advised to declare a small amount of American money at Keelung. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June I— Chairman, W. Kumke; Secretary, J. Guard. Repair Usts to be made out in duplicate: to be turned In weU before 72-hour period for ship-side work, and checked for Items not taken care of: additional safety suggestions to be added to list. Letters concerning safety meetings to be mailed after discussion with patrolman in Port­ land. Ship's fund S19. $7 spent for shipping gear and maUing letters to headquarters. Soma disputed .over­ time and delayed saUing from Port­ land. One man Joined vessel at Yo­ kohama to replace wiper who was promoted to oUer. New reefer to re­ place present one secured by Une in messhall. To see captain about port draw. No chipping after 9 PM aft near crew quarters. Suggest chief R. Alston. Few hours di.sputed over­ time. Replacement for mcssman taken off ship due to illness. New delegate elected. Good food served. Return used cups to pantry. CALMAR (Caimar), June U—Chair­ man, J. Kain; Secretary, A. Bryant. Some disputed overtime. Repair list to be submitted. Coal beef commu­ nications received. Fans to be re­ paired. CARIB QUEEN (TMT), June i — Chairman, R. Brown; Secretary, E. Eriksen. Report ship's payoff 'about every 28 days: draw list not up to date: air conditioning on ship. Need more fans. .Some disputed overtime. Delayed sailing in .Jacksonville dis­ puted. Repair list to be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. CHiLORE (Ore), May U—Chairman, W. Thomas; Secretary, C. Borti. >ihip's fund S21.71. Larger fans to be placed in foc'sies. Fan installed in laundry. Patrolman to investigate cold drink situation. Recreation room to be painted.. Crew's mess tg^ be sougeed. Steward refused to put out night lunch for fireman. Vote of thanks to radio operator for typing and posting news bulictiii daily. Pay­ master not to shoulder crew away from patrolman. ANTINOUS (Waterman), June 23— Chairman, G. Champiin; Secretary, C. Elizey. Good crew. Captain to try to have coastwise articles signed in Port Newark so permits getting off ship will be able to ride to Gulf. Sug­ gest reimbursing cook for movies. Cooperation urged in preparing re­ pair Ust and items. Ship's fund $90. To check rate of 90P per hour for work removing grain fittings from holds. Reports accepted. $2 each do­ nation suggested for movies. Need Lifebuoy soap. BENTS FORT (CS), June 22—Chair­ man, F. Nelsen. (no Secy.). Reports accepted. Insufficient milk aboard. Repair list submitted. CLAIBORNE (Waterman), June 2— Chairmen, C. Batson: Secretary, T. Sanchez. Wiper to sougee engine dept. rooms. Disputed OT from, last voyage wiU be paid off on this payoff. Some additional disputed OT. Day's lodging disputed for fireman while In port. Couldn't sleep—chipping around portholes. FLOMAR (Caimar). May S—Chair­ man, R. Henry; Secretary, K. Morgan. New delegate elected. Steward to vary vegetables. Undated — Chairman, R. Frazier; Secretary, C. Welch. Need more vari­ ety In night lunches. OT to be paid up In full at payoff. Beef on locking up stairway from engine room while In port. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce Cement), June 13—Chairman, S. Varn; Secre­ tary, J. Cersey. Ship's fund S18.10. Fine food served. Coal hoat discus­ sion. New delegate elected. To see about scuttlebutt as workers In Ponce using water to fast; also to keep same out of passageways. Need more cots: also "No Admittance" sign on door. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and chief cook for fine food. KATHRYN (Bull), June 22—Chair­ man, A. Gonzalez: Secretary, L. Vile, Ship's fund S6. Report accepted. Ven­ tilator system to be fixed. Need cold water in showers. KENMAR (Caimar), April 12 — Chairman, J. Rice; Secretary, S. Kar- lak. New delegate elected. One man missed ship at Baltimore. May 25—Chairman, J. Rice; Secre­ tary, S. Kerlak. Dlsoiission on door locks. Crew asked not to ask captain for more money day after putting out drqw. Discussion on washing ma­ chine; oldtimers: ship's fund. MARORB (Ore), June 12—Chairman, 8. Centreii; Secretary, D. Carey. One man missed ship In Baltimore: one man left ship In Panama for hospital. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund S9.02. Donations requested. Some disputed OT. Mate refused to give water palls to deck dept. for laundry. To be put on repair list. Pantry to be kept elean. Change rags In pantry occasionally. S^.md by at end of each watch. Place "cups In soap water. Need plug for sink. �Anciuil; SEAFARERS 1957 Pace EICTCB lOG Heat Frys New York; Shipping Warmer Too NEW YORK—^With this town steaming in summer heat reaching up close to 100 degrees,, for the past few days. Sea­ farers have been looking for something on the "iceberg run." Fortunately, Claude Simmons-, assistant secretary treasurer Georgia; Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) reports, shipping has been and the Ames Victory (Victory Reveal New Details On SS Atlantic Raymond Loewy, the well-known Industrial designer, has been com­ missioned by Arnold Bernstein to handle the interior decoration for Bernstein's passenger liner, now under construction in the Ingalls yard at Pascagoula, Miss. The new passenger ship, a converted Mari­ ner, will be christened the Atlantic. Loewy has done interiors for 12 •hips including the three passen­ ger ships of the Panama Line. The plans for the ship's rooms call for Installation of upper berths that fold back into the walls and lower berths that convert into sofas. The main dining room can handle 500 diners at one time out of a total passenger list of 900. All rooms will be air-conditioned and offer private bath In the one-class tour­ ist set-up. , Present schedules call for In­ galls to complete the conversion next winter and for the ship to enter the transatlantic service on March 29. She will run between New York, Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Amster­ dam. The fare schedule announced by the company calls for an in-season rate ranging from $207.50 to $220 for a one-way crossing tourist class. The ship will also carry 50 pas­ sengers in first class accomodations to conform with the North Atlantic Passenger Conference regulations. First class fares are $315 and $335 respectively in season. Off-season rates are $187.50 to $300. A seven-day sailing schedule will be maintained eastbound with an exfra day' in Amsterdam. A possible way out of . the dilemma posed by foreign-flag transfers has been proposed by William "Whitey" Benz, Port­ land port agent for the Sailors Union of the Pacific and chair­ man of the Maritime Trades Department port council in that city. Benz says in effect. "These ships are American-owned, carrying American, cargo, very often, US-Government cargo. Under such circumstances, the Taft-Hartley and Norris-LaGuardia Acts should be amended to allow American maritime unions to organize these ships." Of course the experts in international law and the State Department would throw up their hands in horror at such a thought. These people insist on the polite legal fiction that Liberia, for example, is an "independent sovereign" country (about as independent as Monaco) and that the runaway ships are in fact "Liberian" corporations which are to be recognized as under foreign law and not our own. Everybody else knows of course, that this legalistic stand has absolutely no relationship to the reality of the situation, which is that the Liberian registries are the purest kind of fake and fraud by Americans on their own Government; fakery which is tolerated by that same Government for the benefit of over-greedy shipowners. Liberia, of course, has no more control over these ships than the man in the moon. Yet in the past, when the Sailors Union and others have at­ tempted to overcome this legalistic difficulty they have found that they have been butting their heads against a stone wall because the courts have held that this legal fiction is valid, no matter what the underlying hypocrisy of the situation. The remedy, Benz says, is up to Congress. • • * State Vs. Maritime Speaking of the Government's attitude on maritime, two recent incidents prove illuminating on that score. One was the State Department's effort to violate the Merchant Marine Act by having its diplomats travel on foreign-flag ships. The other was the action of the Air Force in hiring Panamanian crews for ships that are to perform picket duties in connection with guided missile tests. The State Department's action, while inexcusable, is pretty much what one would expect. It is no secret that the De­ partment regards US shipping as some kind of nuisance which interferes with State's tender concern for the well-being of the foreign shipowner. Such an attitude may have had some justification 12 years ago when European industry was on the rocks, but it is laughable today. As for the Air Force behavior, it sounds like a typical brass hat snafu,. The Defense people, the first to holler about "security," hire unscreened foreign nationals for missile test duties. It jiist'doesn't make sense.' ' ' f running at a good rate in the porf for the past two weeks with the dispatcher hard pushed at times to secure black gang replacements. "Most of the boys are ready to go and are looking for ships headed for a cooler climate," Simmons added, "so we shouldn't have much trouble securing replacements for cmything except the Persian tlulf run which some of the men always back away from." Seventeen ships paid off during the past two weeks, two signed on foreign articles and another 17 ships were in transit. All of the ships were in good shape with only minor overtime and repair beefs which were quickly settled at the point of production. Simmons looks for equally good shipping for the coming two weeks as there are a number of ships due in for payoff. A couple of vessels in temporary layup are also ex­ pected to take on crews shortly. Despite the scorching heat, the organizing drives of the Marine Allied Workers Division and of the Harbor and Inland Waterways Di­ vision have been pressing forward without let-up. Ships paying off here were the Frances, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Arlyn, and Kathryn (Bull); Coalinga Hills (Pan Atlantic); Topa Topa (Waterman); Robin Kirk (Robin); Cantigny (CS); the Alcoa Pegasus, Runner, Puritan and Pilgrim (Al­ coa); Seatrains Savannah and New Orleans Upturn NEW ORLEANS —Although job activity has quieted down during the past two weeks, shipping has continued to be good in the engine department. All but two of the Class "A" men registered in the black gang obtained berths. Be­ sides crewing vessels, there were some 40 relief and HIWD Jobs to be filled by Seafarers in tliis port. Reports indicate that shipping should be better next period. There are two scheduled payoffs, four signing on and some 15 vessels due in transit. The Del Mundo will be taking on a full crew next week and should help boost ship­ ping. Money Exchange Rates Listed The following Is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of July 81, 1957, and are sub­ ject to change without notice. England, New Zealand. South Africa: $2.80 per pound eterling. Auatrallai S2.24 per pound aterling. Belgium: 80 franci to the dollar. Denmark: 14.48 centi per krone. France: 360 francs to the dollar. Germany: 4.2 marks to the dollar. Holland: 8.7-3.8 guilders to the dollar. Italy: 624.8 lire to the dollar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.78 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krone. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 81 cents per rupee. Argentina: 18 pesos to the dollar. Brazil: 8.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 82.63 cents per peso. VeMiuqlaj 98,88 .cents. per -bollvu. Ti J —r Carriers). The Pegasus and Steel Seafarer signed on again. The in-transits during the period included the Seatrains New Jersey, New York, Texas and Louisiana; Hastings (Waterman); Ideal X, Almena, Maxton and Coalinga Hills (Pah Atlantic); the Cities Service Norfolk; Val Chem (Heron); Steel Admiral and Steel King (Isthmi­ an); Losmar and Massmar (Calmar) the Orion Planet (Colonial) and the Cabins (Terminal Tankers). Waterman Alters Bid For Aid WASHINGTON — Waterman Steamship Company has announced the withdrawal of its request for a Government subsidy on the com­ pany's US Gulf - Mediterranean service. The action was revealed by FMB examiner Edward C. Johnson during a prehearing con­ ference. 3 The FMB had previously re­ ported that it could not prepare the statistics necessary for the for­ mal hearing before March 15, 1958. This would mean that the public hearing on the subsidy requests would have to be put off until after that date. It was also disclosed that Isth­ mian Lines withdrew from the FMB proceedings when Waterman asserted that it was not interested in operating a subsidy service be­ tween Hawaii and the US Atlantic. This service, an Isthmian spokesinan said, was the company's only interest in the case. Waterman, an SlU-contracted operator, had originally filed re­ quests early this year for a Gover.nment subsidy on five trade routes. They are: • Atlantic and Gulf-California service to the Far East, some 18 to 30 sailings annually. • Pacific Coast to the Far East, 30-42 sailings annually. • US Gulf to the United King­ dom and northern Europe, 30 to 42 sailings annually. • Northern Atlantic to Northern Europe, 18 to 30 sailings annually, • US Gulf to the Mediterranean and Black Sea, 18-39 sailings annu­ ally. Fair Shipping, BostonReports BOSTON—Shipping is just jog­ ging along in this port, doing pretty fair but nothing to get ex­ cited about. Port Agent Jimn.y Sheehan had no payoffs or sign ons, but eight in-transits gave the port enough action to^go by. The usual run of tankers in­ cluded the Winter Hill and Royal Oak (Cities Service); Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) and Orion Planet (Colonial). Freight ships hit­ ting the port were the Robin Kirk and Robin Wentley (Robin); Grain Shipper (Grainfleet) and Water. man's La Salle. ' n. -t r (.•: ' :: ; f•r>T , i' ' i' i i| �Pagre Twelve SEAFARERS Short Takes LOG-A-RHYTHM: Approaching Storm By WBliam I. Terry From south to north, Has no course of its own. A golden radiance Atop sky-blue velvet. Flaming red at break of daum. A storm approaching With black horizon. Blows a gale. My ship a pawn. August t, 1957 LOG MATTHIW THORNTON . (OralnRest), Juns IS—Chairman, D. Murphyr Secratary, C. Carlson. . Beef about mattresses to be taken care of in Baltimore. Shower and bathroom to be painted. Discussion on foulups to be referred to patrolman at payoff. Repair list to be submitted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. PORTMAR (Calmer), Juna <-«halrman, W. Yorka; Saerafary, N. Robin­ son. Not enough food aboard. Repair list tui-ned in. Delegate to call hall in - NY because of large number of men paying off. Some disputed over­ time. Patrolman In NY to glarlfy work for engine room members. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate elected. Try to procure ice on west coast. Shelves in wiper's lockers to be re- When at dawn The SU71 arises. With deep affection I see it come; • Clouds in swift Race 'cross heaven. Fugitives on the run. Chariots in close formation, Rollmg thunder; Bolts of lightning flashing down. A chilling breeSe, A sign of warning. The wind, quickly shifting The clouds will open up the lock; Humidity an exit. Falling drops of rain H^ sweating bodies loith a shock. The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ Farewell to darkness Soon again half of memorials or any other Brilliant daylight gains one more; so-called "worthy causes." No Fast arriving, "can-shakers" or solicitors have Fast departing. been authorized by the SIU. Another day, an encore. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK paired. Ice box to be repaired. Soapwater backa up In galley — to be checked ' when in port. Jurie U—Chairman; O.' PalrcloHii Secratary, J. Smith. New delegate elected. Report accepted. Comment made on coal beef. To set np ship's fund at time of first draw. By 'Red' Fink SUZANNE (Bull), June 1—Chair­ man, C. Baback; Secretary, C. CHI. Moat repairs ' completed. Delegate advised there Is sufficient money aboard for draws. In foreign port*. Request for library. Report accepted. Suggestion for use of coffe at night time. Temperature of meat boxes too high. "I can hardly wait for you to ship out, so I can get my first allotment...« USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Howard Abell Albert Esnino Feiicito Aponte Claudius Fisher Ludwik Borowik Gorman T. Glaze Edward Broadus William McHveen Victor B. Cooper Robert O. Smith MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTixMURE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner Frank Peskiir'.c A. Czeczemski Maximo Tangalin Lucien F. Drew Chas. T. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Fred L. Comerford Sung C. Wang lohn J. Morrison G. L. Warrington Chas. T. Nangle David A. Wood USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. lose Blanco Jimmie Littleton Grover Duncan W. M. Stanley J. H. Ferguson Leslie F. Swegan USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Leo Lang William Bargone John W. Bigwood Harry R. Lewis Joseph McCabe Daniel Bissett George McFaU Dennis Bohler Simon Morris Henry Chemel Michael Miizio Joseph Curtis Chas, R. Nicholson Rosfoe Dearmon Winford Powell Serio M. DeSosa Randolph RatuUS William Driscoll Toxie Sam ford Harold Ducloux Toefii Smieielski Lucien Elie Jan Englehardt Herman Smith Leon Gordon Wert A. Spencer Herbert E. Grant Gerald Thaxton William Haekett Lonnle R. Tickle James Hutison James E. Ward Samuel Hurst Charles Williams John Jakubaszek Clifford Wuertz Oliver Cendriek Robert Young Edward G. Knapp Jacob Zimnier USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS H. M. Bumpass F. G. Lafcwyk M. N. Gendroft Harold J. Romero Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., ^ Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my fiame on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME ^ STREET'ADDRESS CITY .....ZONE STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: II you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: iii. ADDRESS k I CITY K ...; ". X. 20NE . , KATHRYN (Bull), July 6—Chair­ man, L. Vila; Secratary, S. Ortiz. Water beef to be taken up with pa­ trolman again. Ship's fund $6. Re­ port accepted. See first assistant about cold water and blowers for bathrooms. Request salads and cold drinks at each table. Suggestion to change to Lifebuoy or PalmoUva soap. Liquid soap dispenser to ba installed in steward dept. bathroom. ROBIN KETTERINO ($aas Ship­ ping), Juna 30—Chairman, L. Ames; Secratary, J. Hsnnay. Repair list to be made up. Crew's radio to be raffled off. Ship's fund $18.50. Some disputed OT. One man- missed ship in Mombasa. Chief cook drunk In galley and had to be removed by chief mate and captain. Reports ac­ cepted. Motion to dispense of shjp's fund; to buy refreshments for cte\7. Request that man who- missed thlp In Mombasa pay debts, incurred be­ fore shipping out. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), July J .—Chairman, B. Werthlngton; Secre­ tary, C. NIchy. One man missed ship in PI; returned to ship in Saigon. Reports accepted. Food not up to par—too many starchy foods on menu; members prefer jced water to iced .coffee, tea and cocoa. Night lunch is poor; request more baked goods, ham sausage or minute steaks for breakfast. Suggestion to draw up petition to remove steward. t 'Sea-Spray' cated. Cups to be returned to pantry. Pantryman thanks crew for aasistanca and contribution when wifa passed away this voyage. Concentrating to hard on lighting up a smoke, James Terry, deck engineer on the Charles Dunaif (top), never caught on that he was snapped by a shipmate's comera. The photog was equally secretive about his name. Above, William Kieswetter, AB on the Sunion, takes a lensing in his stride during coffeetime. Steward Fred Hicks sent this one in. USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank J. Bradley John L. Grimes Michael Delano Eugene G. Plahn USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Claude F. Blanks Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James Hodges A. J. Panepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS J. P. WiUIamson USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Genaro Bonafont Thomas Moneho G. F. Crabtree Jens P. Nielsen Raymond M. Davis Pedro Pudro Isidore Dongen Robert A. Parker David B. Dunn . Frank S. Paylor Antonio Fernandez Markos Potiviaflis. Rufus Freeman James W. Risr Burl Haire Salvator Rivera Hans R. Hanssen Joso Rodriguez Lowell Harris Manuel Rodriguez Henry Herkinhein Antonio Russo Oskar Kaelep John Sander Alfred Kaju Cooper E. SavpfrtSimon Keudall P. W. Seider.oerg John Klepadlo Thomas Toonii Mauro J. Matunta Alfred Yarborcugh USPHS HOSPIT.\L MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana B. J. Marti-i Eladio Aris Albert Martinelll Fortunato Bacomo Vic Milazzo Juan Deoopra Joau'.iin Miniz John I. Driscoll W. P. O Dea Robert Gilbert C. Osinski William Guenthcr George G. Phlfer Bart E. Guramek G. A. Puissegur Howard Huiley F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Rerny Taib Hassen S. B. Saunders Billy Tt. Hill G. E. Shumaker Thohias Tsaksen Kevin B. Skelly In H. Kilgore E. R. Smallwro.t Ludwig Krlstiinsen Henry E. Smith Frederick Landry Michael Tolh Leonard Lcidig Harry S. Tiittle Patrick McCann Virgil E. Wjlmoth Archibald McGulgan Don P. .Wing H. C,. Melesao ^ ^ . Dexter Woyrell. . MAROARET BROWN IBIoomfleld), June M—Chslrman, A. WhWmen Sec­ retary, W. Thompson. Crew can draw on wages. No liquor or beer to be taken aboard: if there Is there wiU be a shakedown of crew quarters and ship. New feeding system started on ship. Request for safety meetings. Headquarters reports to be posted. Ship's fund $8. Inform engineer when oilers and firemen change watches. Reports accepted. Fund to be built up by donations of tl. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Each watch to clean up messroom before going pff watch. Safety meeting to be held going to and from Europe. Make safety suggestions. ORION PLANET (Orion), June JO— Chairman, A. Browni Sacretary, J. Dunn. New delegate elected. Two men short. No payoff until all beefs arc settled by Union. Delegate to sea captain regarding difference in trans­ portation to Japan and Honolulu be­ tween first class and air cpach. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), April 27—Chairman, None. Secre­ tary, None. Meetings not called reg­ ularly due to work in evenings. Short­ age of cigarettes and draw in Capo Verd. Steward requested to be in messhall at meal time. Some disputed overtime. Delegate's report to be re­ ferred to patrolman on arrival in NY. Go on record that this vessel is the worst feeder in Isthmian fleet; bad menus; no baked meats; steward not present at meal time. May 26—Chairman, W. Helms; Sec­ retary, A. Brodie. Some disputed overtime. Ail non members to be kept out of house and foc'sles. Each department to take turns at cleaning laundry. Vote of confidence for stew­ ard dept. . WACOSTA (Waterman), July 7 — Chairman, C. Nalla, Jr.) Secretary, E. Ray. Expect payoff in Mobile. Day­ man hospitalized In Japan; NMU re­ placement missed ship, San Pedro. Expect to stay in NY three days. Good cooperation among crew. New reporter elected. Ship's fund S18.5S. Repair list turned In. Some disputed overtime. Report accepted. Thank all old-timers helping in ACS beef. Donate ship's fund to LOG. Any member going to hospital to be checked at clinic first. Crew to re­ port back one hour before sailing time—otherwise replacement may be ordered. Members to pick up shot records when leaving ship. - Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food served this voyage. -t STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Juno 23—Chairman, J. Nash; Secratary, D. Swicker. Repair list to be turned in. Food and store shortages. Garbage to be dumped aft: Keep mess rooms clean. Few hours* disputed overtime. Ship's fund $11.40.. Discussion on food shortage. DEL NORTE (MiiS.), June IS—Chair­ man, G. McFall; Secretary, M. Sporich. One man left in Montevideo; one man signed on in Buenos Aires. Members not on duty in passenger area to keep out of same. On sailing days the promanade deck, outside rails, etc. are for passengers only—not for crew. Telegram sent for deceased mother of crew member. Ship's fund $155.18. Have $96 for movies. Some disputed OT. Report accepted. To purchase new movie screen from fund. Receipts to be issued for Union books—not carried. No member to attend meeting Intoxi­ r • p". If" «'•« «. e's .Vi.--A '• SANTORE (Ore Nay.), July 1 — Chairman, C. Kellogg; Secretary, E. Debardelaben. Eight new mattresses put aboard; also new washing ma­ chine. Repair lists to be made up. Letter for LOG commending baker for beautiful birthday cake baked forlnember. Vote of thanks extended to all old timers for work they are doing on the American Coal beef. Ship's fuiid S8.10. One man missed ship; reported to hospital. Third cook missed ship; refused to pay two days' pay to man who was fired. New delegate elected. Patrolman to check meats; woui'd like more steaks; at least . twice a week. Check on new mattresses and washing machine— promised this trip. Strainer to be re­ paired in galley under sinks. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), July 10— Chairman, J. Torras; Secratary, M. Simon. Some repairs accomplished. New delegate elected. Coffee cups not to be used for cigarette butts. See patrolman for repairs not made. FAIRPORT (Waterman), May 20— Chairman,,T. Tucker; Secretary, W, Stark. No beefs; smooth sailing. To take entire load in Seattle area. Chips and-cards purchased. Ship's fund $28. Vote of thanks to delegates for work done on behalf of crew. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine work. Turn in soiled linen. Clean lockers before leaving. Repair lists submitted and most of work has been done. Discussion about transportation money from various parts in this area. ARMONK (NJ Industries), April 2» —Chairman^ C. Cantwell; Secretary, D. O'Connor. Captain to issue US currency. No expectorating on deck. Doors to be kept closed during cold weather at meal time. One promo­ tion. New delegate elected. Linen to be distributed on Friday instead of Sunday. Canned fruit to be served for dessert. June 9 Chairman, C. Cantwell; Spcretary, D. O'Connor. If payoff not made on arrival day there will bb a draw. Refrain from throwing ciga­ rette butts in passageways. Request pay statements to speed payoff. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), June 30—Chairman, J. Nolsenbeck; Secre­ tary, K. Brock. Steward to put canned fruits, juices, chocolate syrup, canned soup aboard. Supply slop chest with all necessary items. Min­ utes of last meeting posted. Request cooperation In conserving water: all faucets to be turned off after using. Purcliased new .steam iron from ship's fund. Crew instructed on operation of same. Pictures sent to LOG for printing. Ship's fund $.33.41. New delegate elected. Reports accepted. ACS beef and Magnuson hiring hall bin discussed: membership concurs and gives headquarters full backing.Wind breaker to be secured on after poop deck so men can sleep and use day and night. Delegate re-elected. Soiled laundry to be taken midship— not to be left on benches. Suggestion to leave pathway when slushing decks. Need screens for all portholes. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine service; Pantry and messhall to be kept clean. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), July 1 —Chairman, L. Hagmann; Sacretary, F. Keelan. One man Injured, sent to doctor. Ship's fund $30.15. Replace one man. Reports accepted. Reports from headquarters to he posted be­ fore meeting. Motion to donate ship's fund to hurricane victims. Vote of thanks to L.ike Charles agent for radiogram regarding welfare of crew's families during hurricane. ARTHUR M. HUDDELL (Bull), June 24—Chairman, W. Young; Secretary, R. Tapman. New delegate elected. Crew agreed to donate 50c for emer­ gency fund at next draw. New re­ porter & secretary elected. Messhall to he kept clean in port. Request for special dishes to be referred to stew­ ard who will prepare same. BEAURESARD (Waterman), June 23 —Chairman, P. Ca|iao; Secretory, J. Myers. One member hospitalized In Bremerhaven. One man missed ship ifi NO. Wash' room to be cleaned. Repair, list to be turned in. �Auinist 2, 195T STEEL KINO (IsthmUn), Jun* 33— Chalrmarf, J. Purcall; Sacratary, J. Kaaviiay Three men paid off without . proper relief in Honolulu. Ship'a fund $16. Garbage to be dumped aft. Food beef.to be discussed at meeting. Ship­ ping rulca to be posted in mcssroom. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), June 23—Chairman, B. Crawford; Secretary, A. Aronlca. New treasurer elected. Ship's fund $10.72. Few hours di.sputed overtime. Crew requc,sled io read headquarters communications. Laundry room to be cleaned after using. Linen to be carried forwtird. Delegates to square away beefs at payoff. Vote of (hanks to slcward department for fine meals. Juno 2—Chairman, B. p-rker; Secreiary, A. Aronlca. ,Ship'.« fund S10.70. Report accepted. Vote of tiianks to SEAFARERS ber hospitalized. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to cooks for fine cookink and baking. OREMAR (Ora Navigation), Jung 16 —Chairman, C. Parker; Secretary, R. Bullock. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $39.85. Report accepted. Need new refrigerator. .Water cooler to be repaired. Submit repair list. IRENESTAR (Triton),June 16—Chair­ man, R. Hay; Secretary, J. Tomllnson. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $11.52. Report accepted. New sec­ retary-reporter elected. Razor blades not to he thrown in shower room. SEAMAR (Calmer), June 10—Chair­ man, J. Eichenberg; Secretary, C. Inman. Ship's fund $17. Report ac­ cepted. New delegate elected. No beefs. Smooth sailing; hope to bring ship in clean. CHICKASAW (Pan-Atlantic), June 16 —Chairman, D. Beck; Secretary, H. Hastings. Sink stopped up: will be repaired in Baitimare. Some dis­ puted OT. Man missed ship in San Juan. No book and regular foul up; paid off on consent. New delegate elected. Money should be available before arrival in port. Catwalk to be made over cargo on deck. Need first aid kit in galley: no equipment. Bath­ rooms to be checked for leaks. Beefs to be settled in own department. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), June 14—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, C. Carr. Some disputed, OT. Reports accepted. Need more' dishes, fresh fruit: repair list to be made up; mos­ quito netting- or repellent next voy•age. steward dept. for exceUent mCals. Cots to be stored away before arrival In port. Cups to be . relumed to pan­ try. Proper attire to be worn in pan­ try. Garbage to be carried aft, not to be thrown over side midships. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 26—Chairman, J. Meehan; Secretary, J. Long. Two disputed hours cleared at payoff. Two men mi.ssed ship in Baltimore, fines paid. New seats for messhall ready for next trip. Ship's fund $44. New delegate elected. To check on milk in foreign ports. Use ship's fund for expenses such as buying checker board and other amusement games. June 26—Chairman, J. Meehan; Secretary, J. Long. Beet' concerning chief mate being on deck too much to be discu.ssed with patrolman. Part of fund used to pay line of one man in Iceland. New members to donate $1 toward ship's fund. Fund now $22.40. Some disputed overlimd; Re­ pair Ust submitted. Votf of thanks to ' steward dept. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriartb Juna *—Chairman, M. Bartan; Sacratary, R. Aguiar. - One man miss(^d ship. Sliip's fund $19.30. New delegate elect­ ed. Few rooms have been sougeed, others will be taken care of. SEAGARDEN (Penn Nay.), May If— Chairman, R, Merrisette; Secretary, H. KnaflUh. Ship sailed short a few Items. Repair work not completed. New treasurer and delegate elected. Bathrooms to be kept clean; cups to be returned to pantry. No perform­ ing while In Japan and Korea, YAKA (Waterman), May 26—Chair­ man, J. Danalt; Secretary, S. Jeseph. Benches to be made for crew back aft. Screen doors put up back aft. Money draws to be put out in green­ backs and yen. ExceUent safety rec­ ord. No injuries. Ship's fund $14.55. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Suggestion to stop chipping around messhall during luneh—^refcr to head­ quarters for approval. Bad sanitary conditions in bathrooms. Recreation and mess rooms to be kept clean. Wash cups after use at night. JEFF.ERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 26—Chairmen, E. Goodwin; Secretary, C. Makuch. Repair lists to be submitted. Members requested to keep off topside deck after hours. Short one 2nd electrician. Communications read. Rep,ort ac­ cepted. Request for air conditioning on all ships. Need duplicate set of keys. Request exterminator. Cots to be put away upon arrival in port. Locksmith to repair all locks and make kj:ys. Steam to be left on urn to keep water hot for coffee. Fan' for deck bathroom requested. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), May 11—Chairman, A. Sirignano; Secre­ tary, F. Airey. All repairs completed. Ship's fund $31.41. When leaving ship LA SALLE (Waternian), May 12— ail foc'sles to be stripped and left Chairman, T. James; Secretary, A. clean. Slop chest to be checked and Foster. New delegate • elected. New more variety of clothes carried. Vote man taken on in Fusan. Ship's fund of thanks to cooks and messman for $7. Communications read. Discussion fine service. regarding time off in lieti of OT. June 16—Chairman, J. Burke; Sec-, Laundry hnd washing machine to be ratary, P. Whitlow. Men desiring to cleaned after using. pay off in Tampa may do so on mutu­ June 17—Chairman, T. James; Sec­ al consent. Class B and C men en­ retary, J. Bailey. Six men missed ship titled to mnke another trip as 60 days —various reasons. Ship's fund S7. are not up. One electrician caused Lost two daymen. One beef—to be confusion—missed and delegated du­ referred to patrolman. One man ties at most ports. Ship's fund $31.41. missed ship, re.iolned in Kilo: logged. ' Members to contribute at payoff to Report accepted. Need larger fans build up fund. Some disputed over­ in rooms. Steward to be custodian time. Communications read and dis­ of iron. Ship to be fumigated. Vote cussed. Suggested another foc'sle for ,of thanks to steward and speedy re­ engine room watch. Suggested hos­ covery from operation. pital room. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate for fine cooperation. Suggestion C S NORFLOK (Cities Service), May that a better slop chest be carried 12—Chairman, M. Fyke; Secretary, R. with all needed items. Set time Ruttksy. No first aid kit in engine.for slop chest opening. Suggestion room. Report accepted. New delegate that all seasonal fresh fruits be cur­ and treasurer elected. Need OT, ried. Temperaure of ice boxes to be Sheets and library. Messroom to be adjusted—not cold enough; need bet­ cleaned; garbage cans to be emptied ter grade of bacon. Messhall to ba after every meal. Shower heads to locked in port. Key to be hung in be replaced after removal. Safety pantry for crew members. When meeting held. decks are slushed, boards to be laid June 26—Chairman, A. McCullen; down, from quarters aft to midships Secretary, D. Shields. Food not up to to keep passageways cleaner. standard. Ship's fund $7.32. Few hours disputed overtime. To check port­ SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), holes.'' June 27—Chairman, J. Cole; Secre­ tary, D. Wagner. Repairs to be taken PENNMAR (Calmar), June 23—Chair­ care of. Ship's fend $8.37. Some dis­ man, V. Monte; Secretary, J. Clarke. puted O.T. Reports accepted. New Few hours disputed OT. All foc'sles delegate elected. Repair list to be to-be left clean. Good trip, no beefs. sent to headquarters. Need fresh milk. Report accepted. Pantry.man to co­ Cold drinks to be served with meals. operate. BRADFORD ISLE (Cities Service), June 2t—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secretary, M. Hitchock. New washing machine and mattresses ordered. Re­ frain from making unnecessary noise which distrubs men sleeping. Few hours disputed OT. Report accepted. Fans to be repaired and one replaced in quarters. ALMENA (Pen Atlantic), June 23— Chairman, W.. Snell; Secretary, A. Janes. Some disputed OT. One m:in short. Union to bo contacted regard­ ing taxi in Port^Nueches from ship to gate—continuous trouble. No.smok­ ing on dock. Report on cooking. New delegate elected, FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), June 13—Chairman, J. Lanahan; Sec­ retary, R. Shaynick. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Lost fireman due to illness: picked up one in Australia. Ham steaks too big: string beans too stringy. ^ OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), June 9—Chairman, O. Haskell; Sec­ retary, C. Slovcr. Some disputed over­ time. New delegate elected. Quality of food to be improved. Garbage to be kept aft in port. Schedule to he made for cleaning laundry. Discussion on special agreement allowing man an wheel to work while on gyro-pllol. Members ere not In favor of this practice. MORNiNO LIGHT (Waterman), June 16—Chairman, W. Waidrop; Secre­ tary, W. Morse. Linen to be changed when new linen is issued: turn in soiled linen. Vote of thanks to .stew­ ard dept. and delegate for job well done. Need new library. TEXMAR (Calmar), June 22—Chair­ man-, J. Bowman; Secretary, J. Nuckols. Ship's fund $3. He.tdquarters com­ munications read. Report accepted. Crew to donate 50c to buy gteam Iron, ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), June 12 —Chairmen, C. Wiggins; Secretory. C. Gregory. Safety meeting held. Trini­ dad shore gang working in engine room—disputed overtime. One mem­ Rourka. Reports accepted. Suggestion, to hold meeting every other trip. Not enough business - to warrant meeting every twelve days unless there is a beef, Dl.scusslon on garbage disposal. I ELIZABETH (Bull), July 1—Chair­ man, L. Ramirez; Secretary, B. O'- -m Paire Tbirteen LOG Sorry, No Souvenirs This Trip -By Seafarer William Calefato- Cabbies and other driversfor-hire everywhere in the world seem pretty much alike to a seaman. The guy who jockeys a hack around a stateside port and his Oriental namesake who pedals a rickshaw are brothers under the skin. They'll haggle over the amount of a fare and/or tip like a fishwife and seldom take you where you want'to go unless you spell it out out in simple A-B-C Btyle. Very often this doesn't turn the trick either. For Danny, a carefree wiper, -things started to happen right away when he met Tommy at the gate in Moji, Japan. Tomniy is a Jovial rickshaw driver, who talks fair English, sprinkled with Brooklynese, Hobokenese and Alabaman. Danny told him he wanted to go shopping for souvenirs. With prodigious bows, smiles and all kinds of gesticulations, he seated Danny in the ramshackle vehicle and buttoned the canvas cover securely. Enroute to the shopping district where Daimy thought he was be­ ing driven, he wondered, if the canvas shield was a device used when people were "taken for a -r-; Bosun Norman Kirk (left) and Joke Powell, AB, take a turn around th» deck before heading in to the messhall en the Frederic C. Col­ lins for coffcetime. From the looks of things, that oil drum has to go. The ship already has. It transferred foreign soon after this was token by Calefato. go shopping. I don't care to waste time with a snaggled-toothed geisha girl." Tommy pedalled around for i while. When he stopped to unbut­ ton Danny out of the rickshaw Danny saw they were back at the same hotel. Tommy whistled into the doorway, and now another girl shuffled out. "This one—good teeth," Tommy announced proudly. "Look, Buster. Now you can take your old wagon and—and junk it. I'm walking." That was a grave insult to a con­ servative Japanese gentleman, even if he was a rickie. Still, bewildered and exasperated, he followed for numy blocks until Danny was lost. Now, when Tommy waved toward the rickshaw, it was a sign that a foreigner had to depend on a public servant, especially since Tommy was the only one in the area at the time. Resigned to his fate, Danny let Tommy fasten him under the canvas hood again, on the condi­ tion that the next slop would definitely be the town s, shopping Chief cook Charles Pitchard center. They wound up outside the - (left) and Herbert Pomeroy, cocktail lounge of a high-class saloon MM, team up to give hotel. Tommy ceremoniously let the glad-eye to cameraman Danfiy out and motioned toward William Colefato on the the door. Frederic C. Collins. They "Ship-friends inside,'" he said, must hove had a run-in with still smiling and bowing. the rickshaw boys, too. By this time, the wiper was too tired and thirsty to argue. The ride." He couldn't see where he was going in spite of the two small bar looked like a good refuge, and squares of celluloid; the way a chance to get away from it ail— Tommy was pedaling his figure blocked the entire view and made tl:e whole affair seem not quite right. That was what it turned out to be when Tommy stopped at a hotel and told his passenger it was a good place if he intended to stay • -A. i in town overnight. "Damn it, Papasan, I told you to take me shopping," Danny pro­ tested, "not to a hole in the wall." Just then, the proprietress came out. Her manner, when she asked him to stay for a beer, was too hearty for him to refuse so he stayed on and had one. The girl who brought it tried to tell him she was one of the hospitable geisha girls that he had seen pic­ tures of in "Life" or one of the otier nice big American publica­ tions. She would be glad to shop with him. In the meantime, Danny looked around for a 1000-yen note he had put on the table. There wasn't Considering the evidence of even any change, but for polite­ hand, Bill Soucfer stacks up as ness' sake he searches himself any­ a _ pretty good fisherman. way. Then, in a gentlemanly fash­ Souder caught this fair-sized ion, he accused her of being an dolphin on tho intercoostal run accomplice in a clip joint and left aboard tho Texmor. Ho the premises. ;• ' "Look here, Tommy, I want to • lent tho picture in to' prove it. Any Questions? and Tommy. And, as a discussion with various shipmates bore out, it was a custom in Japan that once you sit in a rickshaw, that driver is yours as long as you're in town. So Danny realized he was trapped. The next time out, he sat back and let Tommy have full rein. After three more stops like the others, he'd found he didn't really want any Oriental trinkets anyway. He'd send a postcard instead. DelSudFunds Ease 'Audrey' Relief Chores The open-handed generosity of Seafarers in the face of all kinds of calamities is no secret, but the case of the Del Sud in the wake of Hurricane "Audrey" rates special mention. Mindful of the havoc and loss of life left behind by the big blow along the Texas-Louisiana mast, SIU men and officers on the New Orleans-based cruise ship acted to help out. Many had families and friends ashore in the devastated area; others just felt grateful that "Audrey" hadn't touched them personally. At the ship's meeting following the disaster, ship's delegate Joe Cave reported that a fund of $446.50 had been gotten together in contributions from all over the ship and would be turned over to relief authorities. With the crew's authorization, another $50 was added to this kitty from the ship's fund, and $50 more from the special baseball funtl. In addition, Cave urged that a second collection be t-aken up later to supplement this contribution. As far as the Del Sud is concerned, "Audrey's" victims won't be for­ gotten. --wl m •?i| M •M 1! ^ •'jj .51 .4 Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wRges and disputed ovei-time should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SHJ headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in'keeping accounts straight. d •M\ �SEAFARERS Pair* Fourteen Rebecca Takes 'Em In Stride LOG Suggests Change On Money Draws To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of the crew and myself in regard to Article II, Section 28, of - the freightship agreement, regard­ ing money draws in foreign ports. During the previous voyage a meeting was held here on the Steel Advocate and a lengthy discussion erupted on travelers' H- Letters To The Editor ?)• • Sailing on the Rebecca, Seafarers get accustomed to female com­ pany, so they also take it in stride while ashore for a cool one at Inchon, Korea. This particular spot is "Mary's" on 4th Street in Inchon, which is said to be a familiar hangout for SlU men. ,On hand, besides the gals, are Malyszko, Grooves, Sol, Thompson, Martin and Casey. Malyszko submitted the picture, and has ar­ ranged for LOGs to be sent there in the future. SUP SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE . . 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 ' HOUSTON 4202 Canai St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 7-6558 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND ail SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... 910 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Douglas 2-8363 Leroy Claike, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. . Terminal 4-3131 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. AgentPhone 2156 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-btiOO HALIFAX. N.S laOVi HoUis St. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Phone 3-8911 Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. PLateau 8161 S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. PUERTA do TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Ontario Phone: 3-3221 Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 103 Durljam St. SAN FRANCISCO ... 450 Harrison St. PORT COLBORNE Ontario Phone: 5591 Marty Breithoff. Agent Dougias 2-5475 272 King St. E. SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. TORONTO. Ontario EMpire 4-5719 E. B. McAuley. Age>nt Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. VICTORIA. BC 617Vi Cormorant St. Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 EMpire 4531 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 298 Main St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 VANCOUVER. BC Pacific 3468 WILMINGTON, Calif ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 HEADQUARTERS. . 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Phone: 545 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons. Joint CAnal 7-3202 J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall. Joint 44 Sault-au-Matelot E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint QUEBEC Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 Canadian District USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone; Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. . Phone: Essex 5-2410 All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names' will be withheld upon request.- checks. A letter was written giving all particulars. Now this crew and myself wish to go on record as proposing a change in Section 28. To the knowledge of the crew and myself. Isthmian is the only company that makes a practice of issuing travelers' checks in foreign ports. In view of this fact it would not be a hard, long struggle to negotiate this issue. Any and all immediate action, without waiting for the official negotiating date of the agree­ ment, would be deeply appre­ ciated by the crew of the last voyage, and of this voyage, and many others, I'm sure, who have not taken the time to write about it. Offer Proposal We ask that a proposal be offered at the next official headquarter's meeting and sent to all outports for action, as fol­ lows: "Whereas, Article II, Section 28, of the freightship agreement reads: 'Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be in United States currency, fail­ ing which, travelers' checks shall be issued at the company's expense'; "Be it resolved that this be changed to read: 'Monies ten­ dered for draws in foreign ports shall be optional to the crew in United States currency or travelers' checks, if available, which shall be issued at the company's expense. Travelers' checks or local currency shall be optional when the issuing of United States currency conflicts with the existing laws of the country'." It has already been stated in the letter by the crew and my­ self of the last voyage about the inconvenience, hardship and loss involved in cashing travelers' checks. In many small ports the Auirtui X. 1957. banks or agents will noi cash them. You might wonder why-we do' not ask that the travelers' checks be eliminated altogether. The fact is many brothers have committments back,: home and, in ports where American money conflicts with the existing laws of the country, travelers' checks are legal and can, be used to send money home. I know it is hard to realize these facts because travelers' checks are advertised as "good anywhere in the world" and "the best means of currency when traveling." They probably are in Tokyo, Rome, Paris, etc., but try to cash them in Semerang, Java. Luke A. Ciamboll Ship's delegate (Ed. note: This question has been " brought up at. various membership meetings and re­ ferred for action to the nego­ tiating coinmittee since d num­ ber of companies besides Isthmiasi issue these checks. The provision for travelers' checks was originally negotiated to cover cases where US currency could not be issued legally or where Seafarers lost out on dratvs in local currency. Since draws in local currency were given at the official rate but everything the crew bought ashore was at black -market rates, crewmembers were often at a serious disadvantage. Add­ ing a new option of draws in local currency may be deemed advisable _ if black market con­ ditions have really eased up so that no one will be short­ changed. The negotiating com­ mittee invites more comment on this subject so that it can determine how to handle it.) t> Says 'Pitcher' Rates Picture To the Editor: Enclosed is a snapshot of Gerald Guy Gage, son of Sea­ farer Guy G. Gage, who sails with the SIU in the " stewward depart­ ment. I am Guy's father and grand-dad of • Jerry. Jerry is a pitcher in the Babe Ruth league; he's a Jerry 150-pound fel­ low and only 14 years old. I just wondered if you could run his picture in the LOG which our son sends to us reg­ ularly. It's the way we've kept track of him during the 20 years he's been sailing as a union sea­ man. I think it would make tiiiA happy to see the kid's face in the LOG. We certainly enjoy bur LOG and watch for it regularly. Jay A. Gage (Ed. note: Yes!) To the Editor: Some of our Union brothers sail in ratings such as bosun, carpenter and deck maintainance so as to work during the daylight hours at sea as much as possible, and especially to es­ cape the trick at the wheel and the lonely lookout required of a watchstander. On the other hand, some chief mates complain about the way the crewmembers walk all oyer each other to break out or stow lines when they have the added advantage ' of the windlass. About the only company con­ tracted to our Union which has bee known to use the quarter­ master system of manning is Seatrain Lines. But it is my firm conviction that the quarterrrtaster system could be p*iplied to our manning scale in such a way as to specialize this particular job aboard all ships. This .is the age of specializa­ tion anyway, and would permit men who are experienced helms­ men, but of an age too advanced for climbing the mast or going aloft in a bosun's chair, to do the work which is required of a wheelsman on the bridge in its stead. I'd also like to suggest that if and when this plan is adopted, and wherever feasible, men of 40 years of age or over who ar* in good standing, be given these openings as they come up un­ der the rotary shipping system. In any case, I know there are other of my Union broth­ ers who will approve of this suggestion. I know it would work out especially well on the fleet of Pan-Atlantic "containerships," the TMT trailerships, Calmar Line vessels and com­ bination passenger-cargo ships. What do you think. Brothers? C. L."Buddy" Cousins Yokohama Bar To Hold LOGS To the Editor: We are a firm dealing in souvenir items,, conducting a saloon on the side. We are the H. Ono Trading Se Company, exporters and manufacturers, and the saloon is the "Club High Society" in Yokohama, opened on the North Pier side f the bridge near the customs check point. Many seafaring men come to our establishment and very often ask for your papers. We would like to have your papers on hand to distribute to them upon request. Therefore we would be pleased if you could supply us with them regularly. H. Ono (Ed. note: Copies of each is­ sue of the LOG mill be furn­ ished regularly from now on.) By Bernard Seaman Burly LOOKS LIKE ( THEM DODGERS BIROOKLVAJ ^WlUUlVlN-^ THIS i> Urges Using QM Manning System ITS BROCHCM! J �SEAFARERS AittWt 2. MM ARRIVAIS Pare Fifteen LOG i.' ~ Gonzalez Family At Home. Linda Cheryl Brannon, born SZerry Alynt Thomas, born June 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mel- July 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George L. Brannon, Collingdale, vin £. Thomas, Mobile, Ala. 4" 4* 4" PiU. I EVERY I SUNDAY IDIRECT VOICE IBROADCAST i : I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. _ WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships -in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MID 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue ... Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PJM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America \ WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81^1037.5 Northwest Pacifia MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Wentley Crew Aids Shipmate All of the following SIU families have received a ^200 maternity benefit phis a $23 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Btchard Thomas Edwards, born 4 4 4 May 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charlene Fay Cooper, bom June Howard A. Edwards, Gulfport, 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ Miss. ert Lee Cooper, Port Arthur, Texas. t i Vivian Sue Moser, born June 22, 4 4 4. 1957 to Seafarer and Mrs. Pat L. Jan Elizabeth Bontwell, bom Moser, Norfolk, Va. May 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ,• 4. . 4i ^ Colon H. Boutwell, Bayou La Batre, Mark Anthony Sorei, born June Ala-. 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ 4 4 4 hannes Sorel, Brooklyn, NY. Carolyn .Kendrick Lewallen. 4. 4i bora April 20, 1957, to Seafarer Lee Ander Burrowes, born June and Mrs. Joseph C. Lewallen, Ashe14, .1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. boro, NC. -Clarence Burrowes, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4" 4 i Kyle Lee Clouse, born July 12, Mark John Williains,,born June 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Row­ L. Clouse, New Orleans, La. land Williams, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 4> 4 4 Juliette Hannibal, bom July 15, Susann Marie Roxbnry, born 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roberto May 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hannibal, Bronx, NY. Roland P. Roxbury, Middle Village, 4 4 4 NY. * Charles Kevan Shirah, born July $ $ Janimie Cecile Brannon, born 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. May 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles L. Shirah, Mobile, Ala. James C. Brannon, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Debra Linda Gendron, bom June 4 4 4 Rita Faye Buck, born March 20, 28, 1957, lo Seafarer and Mrs. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Maurice N. Gendron, Manchester, NH. Buck, Jr., Blounts Creek, NC. -•>• '• 11))-'.. Mrs. Carmen Gonzalez holds baby Myra while other children Frances, Mario Jr. and Danny look-«n. Dad is Seafarer Mario Gonzalez. file deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: farer William F. Healy of Philadel­ phia on July 11, 1957. Death took place in the Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore. Brother Healy had been a member of the Union for the past two years, sail­ ing in the deck department. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edana M. Healy. Burial was in Holy Cross cemetery in Philadellihia. Seafarer Jkmes Girolami, AB, is resting comfortably in the Boston Public Health Service Hospital thanks to the efforts of his ship­ mates on the Robin Wentley and to the Coast Guard. Girolami was brought ashore in Boston after a'sticeessful attempt to deliver badly-needed medicine to the ship en-route to port. He had suffered a severe attack of asthma and was having diffiedlty breathing. Ship's reporter Charles Mktthews said that Girolami had been troubled off and on during the trip but had been ajble to work most of the way. However on Saturday morning, July 20th, he was in bad shape. The ship had used up its own medical supplies in treating him and was still some 400 miles east of Bermuda. The skipper radioed the Coast Guard in Bermuda and the latter sent out a flying boat with a canis­ ter containing badly-needed medi­ cine. The canister was dropped to the ship Sunday morning, July 21, by parachute, but blew into the water. Immediately the Wentley sent a boat-crew which picked it up and brought it aboard. The medi­ cine gave Girolami immediate relief. Matthews had high praise for the skipper, Harvey MacDermid, and for members of the crew who main­ tained a 24-hour watch on Girolami while he was ill. Samuel Comogr, 56: Heart failure was the cause of death of Brother Cornog on May 5, 1957. He was aboard the Robin Hood in Belra, Mozambique, at the time. Brother 4 4 4 Cornog sailed in the engine depart­ Clarence R. Haun, 52: An ap­ ment and had been a member of parent heart attack at sea aboard the SIU since May of last year. the SS Oceanstar Place of burial is not known. proved fatal to 4 4 4 Brother Haun on John 6. Glenn, 43: Serious fire May 13, 1957. Injuries on bis head and body The burial took proved fatal to place at sea five Brother Glenn on days later. Broth­ er Haun sailed in October 10, 1956. Death took place the steward de­ Retired Seafarer Charles Son­ partment and was in Hickory, Mis­ wald was the victim of a fatal acci­ a member of the sissippi. Brother dent on Friday evening, July 19, Union for the past 12 years. He is when he was run­ Glenn sailed in survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie down by a train the steward de­ V. Haun of Fairfield, Alabama. partment joinlng^ in Paoli, Penn­ the Union in sylvania. He was 4 4 4 William V. Horton, 54: A liver 53 years old. March, 1955. He « was burled in Pleasant Ridge ailment caused the death of Sea­ Sonwald had farer William V. apparently taken Cemetery, Newton County, Missis­ Horton in Balti­ a short cut across sippi. more, Md. Broth­ the tracks when 4 4 4 er Horton sailed he was struck Francisco Garcia Delgado, 65: in the engine and One of the veteran SIU members instantly Sonwald department and killed by the on the disabilityjoined the SIU in pension list. train. His body was found on the August, 1948. He station platform the following Brother Delgado was buried in the morning. Authorities theorized that passed away on Moreland Memo­ he had made it to the platform July 4, 1957. A rial Cemetery in safely but had been pulled intd'the lung ailment was Baltimore. Surviving is Mrs. Jo­ side of the train'by the suction of the cause of his death. He joined seph Valdez of Atlanta, Georgia. its high-speed passage. the Union in its Sonwald had joined the SIU in early days on De­ November, 1945, and had sailed for cember 20, 1938, many years out of the Port of New and sajled in the engine depart­ York. Three years ago he had to ment on SIU ships. His body was quit the sea as the result of an eye interred in Colon Cemetery in ailment which barred him from Lawrence R. Edwards Tampa. He is survived by. Elena deck department jobs. Since then Get in touch with your mother. Garcia of that city. Your letter sent to Paul was wait­ he had been working ashore in the 4 4 4 ing a month for him. Mail sent trucking bitsiness. Daniel W. Fischer, 38: Brother you was returned as you had al­ He is survived by his wife, Helen Fischer died as the result of an ready left. Tel. ER-1-3731. Sonwald. accident in Bal- , * 4 4 4 boa. Canal Zone Crewmembers, CS Miami on June 26. De­ Seafarers who were aboard this tails of his death ship in October, 1956, are re­ were not known. quested to get in touch with Albert • Seafarers mailing in checks Brother Fischer J. Hart, 61 Old Kings Highway or money orders to the Union had been a mem­ South, Darien, Conn. Important. to cover dues payments are ber of the SIU 4 4 4 urged to be sure to make all of for 18 years, join­ Ernest L. Magus them payable to the SIU-A&G ing the Union on Contact Mrs. Ada Bishop at 7008 District. January 28, 1939. Homestead Dr.-, Louisville 14, Ky. Some Seafarers have sent in He sailed in the engine department. 4 4 4 checks and money orders in the Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Eliz­ George Elliott King names of individual headquar­ abeth Fischer, of Mobile, Alabama. Your property in Nanainio. Brit­ ters officials. This makes for a Burial took place in New Orleans. ish Columbia can still be redeemed. problem in bookkeeping which Contact Charles A. Macbeth, Town- can be avoided if checks are 4 4 4 , William F. l^ealy, 55: A, blood site Realty J^d-i 71 Front Street, made ou,t tp the Union directly. «ell'Mlllicnt proved Jatal to Sea­ Nanaimo, . _ 7 , i Night Train Kills Seafarer Make Checks To 'SlU-A&G' �SEAFARERS .August 2 1957 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF.THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Bill Offers Tax Aid For Non-Subsldlzed Ship Operations WASHINGTON—A bill designed to help unsubsidized op­ erators replace their present fleets with new 'tonnage has been introduced by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (Dem., Wash.), chairman of the Senate For--* eign Commerce. Committee, shipowners could deduct as much 10 per cent of the cost of their The measure (S. 2568) would as new tonnage from their annual offer help in the form of rapid tax write-offs. Under the Magnuson proposal, non-subsidized operators would be allowed to depreciate their new tonnage in 20 years instead of the 25 now allowed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Subsidized op­ erators already have the right to depreciate the cost of their new ships at the rate of five per cent a year. In addition to the five per cent permitted by the 20-year de­ preciation, the Magnuson bill would allow unsubsidized opera­ tors to take an additional five per cent a year in depreciation. The result is that in practice Scholarship Winner On Dean's List Now entering his third year in Lafayette College under the SIU Scholarship plan, Lembhard "Lem" Howell, son of Seafarer Cleveland Even while resting, Howell keep's a book handy. A. Howell, is compiling an impres­ sive scholastic record. The elder Howell was recently notified that his son has been named to the dean's list "as a result of his fine record during the spring semester." Howell made the .list by grading three 85s and two 90s in the five courses he took during the past term. He is currently majoring in history at Lafayette. Before winning the SIU $6,000 scholarship, award in June, 1955, Howell had a year at the New York City College. Howell's college honors are of a pattern with his high school rec­ ord when he garnered five awards at graduation including a general award for scholarship, character and ability, and separate citations in science, social studies and school service. Howell's father has been sailing with the SIU for the past ten years in the steward department. Lem is the third in a family of five, chil­ dren. earnings before taxes until the ship was fully depreciated: The reductiin would permit them to pay substantially lower taxes, and to put money aside for additional construction. A bill similar to this proposal was introduced in the 83rd Con­ gress, but was not acted upon. The legislation is considered one of the simplest plans to aid unsub­ sidized" lines. It is also regarded as of particular value to opera­ tors in the domestic trades, who are not eligible for subsidy. Up to this time, rapid tax-write offs have been restricted generally to defense industry, though they have been given to operators building tankers for MSTS opera­ tion. While ships usually are not considered defense plants, a num­ ber of people believe ship opera­ tors should receive additional help because they must compete with foreign competition. Past Aid Given In the past. Congress has recog­ nized the special needs of the maritime industry by offering op­ erating and ship construction i^ubsidies and mortgage insurance. The present administration has tried to solve the construction problem' by permitting owners to transfer their ships for^eign in re­ turn for new toonage. The SIU and other maritime unions have pointed out that the major saving in transferring ships is in evading US taxes. The Magnuson bill, in effect, might provide a substitute for the transfer program, by permitting owners of subsidized vessels to build new tonnage, at lower costs. It would also be a companion to Sen. Magnuson's proposal halting virtually all foreign transfers. At the same time it would not destroy US tax income from shippinft'or the jobs of American seamen the way the transfers do. Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards.from the captain or the purser when they lay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your only proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. 7..V July 10 Through July 23 Registered Port DOCK B Dock A Boston New York Philadelphia ...... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle _ Total .. 6 17 4 21 5 0 4 3 13 10 13 12 10 20 86 Deck A - Dock B Eng. A •ng. Stow. Stow. Tetol 10 73 21 37 4 9 3 19 37 11 23 12 29 14 3 12 9 27 5 2 2 4 20 9 10 9 10 17 9 65 20 29 5 5 8 25 42 5 19 18 21 15 31 224 80 114 21 24 20 74 138 30 78 53 81 . 51 eng. A Eng. B Stow. A 3 12 7 10 4 4 2 4 10 7 12 6 9 8 stow. 302 128 ... A B 139 B B 286 98 Total A Tofal B Total A 1019 Reg, 12 41 20 58 14 6 8 11 43 26 35 27 29 45 43 265 100 172 35 30 29 85 181 59 113 80 ' 110 96 Total B Total Rag. 374 1394 Shipped Port Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington . .< San Francisco...... .... Seattle Dock • A Dock B Dock C fng. A 7 3 17 5 15 0 2 2 2 7 2 11 2 15 6 3 14 5 4 0 2 3 1 0 0 19 0 2 0 5 60 15 26 7 6 3 16 35 7 31 3 17 16 Deck C Eng. A 8 34 17 Dock A Total .... 314 Deck B 89 53 247 Eng. B 4 16 7 12 2/ 2 0 6 14 7 8 4 8 9 Eng. B 99 . Eng. Stow. c A 2 4 13 54 6 11 6 25 17 1 ]L 1 6 2 17 5 29 14 10 19 0 1 5 18 1 9 Eng. C 54 Stew. A 205 Stew. B 1 5 1 6 1 0 1 4 6 2 10 2 8 7 Stew. B 54 stow. Total c A 16 3 191 6 46 1 3 86 . 0 29 0 10 1 11 8 55 104 4 19 0 6 84 8 0 7 66 3 42 stow. Total c A 767 42 Total B 8 38 13 33 3 4 3 12 27 11 29 8 31 22 Total B 242 Total Total c Shin. 8 . 33 12 13 1 3 5 11 9 1 35 0 14 4 32 262 71 132 33 17 19 78 140 31 148 16 111 68 Total Total Ship. C 149 1158 The shipping picture brightened somewhat in the past two weeks as the West Coast bounced back and Houston especially continued strong. The outlook for the coming two week period is just fair to middling, with some slackness in the tramp and tanker trades show­ ing up in the shipping picture. -• All told, the District ship­ ped 1,158 jobs, a considerable WC Cooks Plan Housing Facilities For Oldtimers improvement over the prior two v/ceks. But registration continued to rise, touching 1,394 class A and B men. Eight ports were up over the previous two week period with SAN FRANCISCO—Proposals for construction of housing San Francisco making a very strong comeback and Baltimore facilities for retired members and for joint negotiations with coming up from an abnormally-low the Sailors and Firemen on forthcoming wage reviews high­ figure. New York just about held lighted the agents' conference its own, while small increases were vided under California law. The recorded in Boston, Norfolk, Mo­ of the SlU-affiliated Marine action would have the effect of bile and Houston. Seattle showed Cooks and Stewards Union. establishing uniform' standards all good improvement. The port agents, meeting at the along the coast for men working On the downside were Philadel­ MCS Training School center, made for companies whose headquarters phia, New Orleans and Lake are in other states. Charles. Wilmington, Savannah several recommendations for fu­ Minor changes in the shipping and Tampa were pretty much the ture union action. They reviewed rules were called for including same. Registration ran pretty much plans for building facilities for re­ more frequent job calls on Satur­ ahead of shipping for all depart­ tired members, vacationers and days when large passenger ships ments including the black gang convalescent union men at the are in port. which usually shows a big turn­ training center site which has am­ over in the summertime. ple space for such facilities. It is Figuring it by seniority classes. expected that actual groundbreak­ Class A showied a very considerable ing will get under way shortly. gain, class B stood about the same Wage Review and class C dropped off during a The MCS agents noted that the period of rising shipping. The West Coast unions haye a wage figures indicate that the class A review coming, up on September men who have been hanging back 30th and voted to get together be­ during the summer are bidding for forehand with the SUP and the jobs again. As a result, class A MFOW to present joint demands shipping accounted for 66 percent to the shipowners. The agents of the total, up from 61 percent in .noted that a fine working rela­ the previous two weeks. Class B tionship has been established be­ got 21 percent and class C, just 13 tween the three West Coast unions percent. which promises added benefits for The following is the forecast the membership. An immediate re­ sult of this relationship is ex­ port by port: Boston: slow. . . New York: pected to be an increase in pen­ Steady. . . Philadelphia: Fair. . . sion benefits for retired members Baltimore: Slow. . . Norfolk: Slow of all three unions. The pension . . . Savannah: Good. . . Tampa: now stands at $100 a month. Slow. . . Mobile: Fair. . .New Or­ Also in the area of welfare, the leans: Improving. - Lake CJharles: agents went on record to obtain Fair. .... Houston: Slowing down compensation, disability and death \U/VEWYOfiK IN dAiriMlUB . . . Wilmington:. Improving. . . benefits under the Steward Sdn Francisco:- t?opdr V . Seattle; DepartmeujvSecujity' Agreement Which are'e^ual td those'now pro­ Good. 'A ^BAPA^BR^ \ WRr&aLL � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 2, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COAL CO. UPS SIU FIRINGS TO AID NMU SIU FIGHTS STRIKE BAN IN LA. TOWN IBL ASKS CURRAN OUSTER FROM LABOR ETHICS BODY HIRE PANAMA CREWS TO SAIL US SHIPS HOUSE HIKES POSTAL WAGE SILENCE REIGNS IN BLACKLIST DEAL BRISTISH BUILDERS PLAN 65,000-TON ATOM SHIPS ‘RUNAWAY’ CONTROLS BILL HEADING FOR SCRAP PILE UNIONS AWAIT ACTIONS ON ‘VITAL’ SHIP FLEET; SHELLEY HITS DELAY BALT. PUSHES HARBOR-WIDE UNION DRIVE NO SAFETY GAIN DORIA SANK STATE DEP’T CAUGHT SHORT ON SHIP ACT VIOLATION HEAT FRYS NEW YORK; SHIPPING WARMER TOO WATERMAN ALTERS BID FOR AID REVEAL NEW DETAILS ON SS ATLANTIC BILL OFFERS TAX AID FOR NON-SUBSIDIZED SHIP OPERATIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/02/1957 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. XIX, No. 16 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c4f4ddda2d74d97add7c18301dcc3734.PDF 37eefb1a688da0ed04c78a1b8e250cca PDF Text Text SEAFARERS <H.OC • OFFICIAL GROAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND OULF DISTRICT • AFL CIO • COURT VOIDS BAN -Story On Page 3 Farm Lobby Raps '50-50' Again -Story On Page 5 fit This issues *1# AS Cg^gm Shipboard conditions enjoyed by SIU • •' ijeil# men are described by Seafarers John Calamia (left) and Pete Valentine during television in­ terview by announcer John Kent aboard the Del Sud (Mississippi) in New Orleans. Local TV viewers were taken on a tour of the Delta Line passenger ship during an hour-long program presented by Station WDSU-TV. Ship's stack provided backdrop for the cameras. New Orleans Seafarers turn to with AFL-CIO building trades­ men to build homes for victims of Hurricane Audrey at Cameron, La. Red Cross donated the mate­ rials for the volunteer building ef­ fort. Seafarer Bernie Guarino (white cap) is visible on roof. An SIU contingent from Lake Charles worked nearby. (Story on Page 16.) . ., PHS SPEAKS OUT ON CANCER Strong PHS statement linking can­ cer and cigarettes arouses new concern Page 8 SIU Holds Coal Lead .. .Page 2 Seek Robin Ship Vote .. .Page 3 �SEAFARERS Pace Two Aociut 18, 1951 LOG SIU Retains Coal Job Lead Despite Co. Aid To NMU Court Voids Ala. Fee On Organizers American Coal Shipping again intervened vigorously on behalf of the National Maritime Union in the past two weeks' fight for the coal ships. Three more Seafarers were fired to give the NMU a hand. In-*addition, four NMU members of American Coal Shipping. But who were fired off the Walter being a member of management, so GUIN, Ala.—A Federal judge has thrown out this town's licensing restrictions on labor union organi­ zers. Judge H. H. Grooms invali­ dated the local ordinance requiring organizers to pay a $1,000 fee and $25 for each worker signed up. The ordinance is similar to bills passed in Baxley, Ga., and other .southern towns which are the sites of anti-union firms. In the Alabama instance, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union was try­ ing to organize a plant of the Munsingwear Company, manufacturers of women's hose and undergar­ ments. An ILGWU organizer, William von Bach, was jailed while visiting the home of a company employee. He was later released and warned that he would be arrested every time he came back to town. The union filed an application for a temporary injunction against enforcement of the ordinance, which was granted by the Federal court. Hines Page were reinstated by the company's shoreside brass, and the chief engineer who had made the mistake of firing NMU members got his walking papers. One of the Seafarers fired, Moses Lucas, had gone aboard the Cleve­ land Abbe originally as night cook and baker and had been promoted to chief cook. But the company shoreside officials simply plucked him off the ship claiming he had been hired "illegally." They based this claim on the fact that he had two different discharges, one say­ ing "2nd cook" and the other "baker." Lucas' Job was not thrown up for grabs, but was handed to the NMU by the company on the grounds that the NMU man whom -f Curran Ducks Out On Blacklist; Passes Buck To Shipowners After three months of total silence on the existence of an industry-wide blacklist cov­ ering the membership of the National Maritime Union, NMU President Joseph Curran was compelled to acknowledge it in the last "Pilot," the NMU's official organ. At the same time, Curran attempted to disavow • any connection with the sys­ with the National Maritime sake of the expediency of the mo­ ment are a pattern which the NMU Union and the Union Indicated tem he negotiated. a desire to cooperate, draft president has followed since his Curran's belated admission fol­ lowed publication of the blacklist (tory in the LOG of July 19. The LOG related how the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine Institute put the blacklist into effect last April 30 after winning the approval of the NMU and amending the em­ ployment clause in the NMU agree­ ment. Under the blacklist system, a.ny seaman who was ever fired off an NMU ship can be refused employ­ ment by all NMU-contracted com­ panies. Curran's silence on the blacklist until the LOG forced his hand is understandable in light of the sen­ sitivity of seamen on the issue. Since seamen do not normally work steadily on one ship but con­ stantly have to be hired for jobs, their livelihood is particularly sus­ ceptible to this kind of pressure. In fact, it is understood that a number of NMU members have al­ ready been barred in the last few months with the NMU's tacit ap­ proval. Under the circumstances, Curran attempted to sidestep the issue by blasting the SIU at great length, as predicted in the LOG, and at­ tempting to obscure the existence of the blacklist as some kind of offhand arrangement (a "hairbrained scheme" he calls it) be­ tween the institute and Marine In­ dex instead of the full-fledged blacklist machinery he had nego­ tiated. Further, Curran claims, NMU first heard of the plan "with­ in the last two weeks," that is, when it appeared in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. Curran's account fails to jibe with the statement of Ralph Casey, president of the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute, who wrote to all AMMI-affiliated companies on April 30, 1957, the following: "This problem [of shipboard 'discipline—Ed.] was taken iip proposals were prepared, dis­ cussed, and finally, the em­ ployment clause in the collec­ tive bargaining agreement was amended . . . "As a corollary to this re­ vised employment clause the Committee for Companies and Agents has developed a system whereby serious breaches of discipline on the part of any unlicensed crewmember con­ cerning which an official log book entry is made and for which a man is subsequently fired will be reported to the Marine Index Bureau . . From there the letter goes on to describe how the companies can get information on any man from the bureau for $1 and can refuse to hire him if they so desire. According to the AMMI presi­ dent then, his committee met with the NMU, the union agreed to go along and the union and the com­ panies amended their hiring clause in the contract to pave the way for the blacklist. Acording to Curran, no such thing ever happened and he just heard about it all two weeks ago. Further, according to Curran as of October 25, 1956, "We have told the shipowners we are prepared to meet with them at any time to dis­ cuss discipline" as a corollary to the agreement reached with the companies for a one-for-one log­ ging limit such as the SIU had. All of this would seem to prove to a rational observer the LOG'S charge that the blacklist was agreed to by NMU in exchange for outlaw­ ing the two-for-one loggings. The wide inconsistencies between Curran's own statement of Octo­ ber 25, 1956 and his position in the August 1 "Pilot," and between Cur­ ran's and Casey's accounts of how the blacklist developed are no sur­ prise. The SIU has maintained that these direct contradictions for the entry into the maritime labor move­ ment. While Curran now thunders against the SIU for revealing the blacklist he conveniently ignored for three months, he gives little indication of what action NMU will take, if any, under the prod of the LOG'S exposure. He declared only that NMU "took firm steps to as­ sure that nothing like that is going to operate in our end of the indus­ try." What these "firm steps" will be was not revealed. The only "firm step" known of so far is that Cur­ ran has written a letter denouncing the system he negotiated, but we are told that "a full report will be made when the issue is resolved." Two SIU men fired ofF the Walter Hines Page are bosun Otto B. Hansen, SUP (left), and Seafarer Tom Bubar, OS. Lucas had beaten out was entitled to the post. The incident on the Page stripped away all pretense of com­ pany neutrality in the fight. It provided the strongest evidence yet obtained by the SIU of open part­ nership between the company and the NMU. But despite it all, the SIU still continues to hold the lead. The latest count stands at 101 to 95 with the SIU due to pick up an­ other job in replacing an NMU member whom the company was forced to concede it had hired in violation of the court order. Ironically enough the chief engi­ neer is a member of Mine Work­ ers District 50, which is part owner How The NMU-AMMI Blacklist Works Under the blacklist agreement negotiated between the NMU and the AMMI any NMU man can be barred by any shipping company if he has been fired just once from an NMU ship. There is no provi­ sion in the agreement for any appeal from the blacklist. Here is the step-by-step procedure: • An NMU member gets fired. The skipper enters the reason for the firing in the log book as a "serious breach of discipline." • A record of the firing goes to the Marine Index Bureau, an out­ fit which specializes in collecting information about injured sea­ men and which once was part of a labor spy apparatus aimed at the SIU. • The seaman who was fired goes to another shipping company on a job referral. The company calls Marine Index and asks th?m if there is any record on the seaman. This request for information costs them $1. • Marine Index simply reports what the skipper said about the seaman. Then the company is within its rights, under the amended NMU hiring agreement, to reject the man. The net effect is to deprive the seaman of his employment rights anywhere in maritime. • Since it is the company hiring boss who makes the final deci­ sion on the basis of the skipper's word, there is no way under this system to protect good union men from company retaliation. Skip­ pers who want to get rid of militant men for good simply have to fire them once and that's the last time the man will set foot on a ship. The system is open to all sorts of abuses since it can be em­ ployed for vengeance on any NMU man who is the target of some­ body's personal dislike. * •. I t j'O. I .1 . . . ' <• to speak, was no protection for him when he stood in fhe way of the NMU-company partnership. The company's obvious objective is to press its discriminatory ac­ tions ship by ship in the hope of using up the SIU's supply of oldtimers. Countering the company's action, the four-man coordinating committee in charge of the cam.paign called for more intensive or­ ganizing activity to supply replace­ ments for the coal ships. The committee consisting of Mor­ ris Weisberger, Sailors Union; Ed Turner, Marine Cooks; Sam Ben­ nett, Marine Firemen, and Paul Hall, Atlantic and Gulf District, characterized the company's action as "more of the same type of com­ pany collusion with NMU that we have been faced with since the start of our organizing drive. The only difference now is that the company is going to greater and greater lengths in frantic efforts to stack the deck for the NMU. "This calls for intensified efforts on the part of our membership to back up the coal ship oldtimerg who have been doing such a splen­ did job in the face of this companyNMU discrimination." FCC Urges Inter-Ship Radiophone The Federal Communications Commission has revived proposals for the Installation of bridge-tobridge radio telephones, to cut down on the number of collisions between .merchant ships. Present means of communica­ tions between two vessels in a harbor or on a sea lane are too slow, the Commission said. Mes­ sages must go from the bridge of one vessel to the radio shack, then be wired to the radio shack of tho other vessel and then down to tho bridge. But Federal rules, the Commis­ sion said, allow for the installation of low-powered, short-range, VHF (very high frequency) radio-tele­ phone equipment on vessels. Coast Guard officials have held that such equipment could have prevented the collisions in New York harbor between the Exbrook and Marine Courier and the Alcoa Pilgrim and the African Star. SEAFARERS LOG Aug. 16,1957 Vol. XIX No. 17 PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treaiurer HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACX, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ sentative, PubllshDd blWMkly DT th« h«adquart«rD of the Seafarart International Union, At­ lantic a Gulf District, AFL-CIO, <75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 33. NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-4600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 34, 1913. �'• •M! Annut l§i 1951 SEAFARERS PR Dock Conditions Spotlighted Longshore condifions In Puerto Rico shared spotlight with planned Great Lakes drive by AFL-CIO Int'l Brotherhood of Longshoremen at last month's IBL convention In Chicago. Here, SlU Sec­ retary-Treasurer Paul Hall |2nd from left) discusses situation on the island with Council IS prexy-Juan Perez Roa. Maritime Trades Dept. secretary Harry O'Reilly (left) and IBL president Larry Long look on. Hall reaffirmed SlU's support for IBL as voted by SlU membership, In his address to the convention. LOG Par* Uvea Court Throws Out La. Sheriffs Picket Ban On Seafarers I NEW ORLEANS—A Federal jurist has slapped down efforts by a southeast Louisiana sheriff to bar an SIU picket line from his jurisdiction. By refusing to permit picketing at the Superior Derrick Corp., a subsidiary of Atlantic and Gulf Stevedores, Sheriff Chesissued a temporary restraining but not participating in the picket­ ter Wooten had deprived order against the sheriff, his chief ing. Albert Cosse, or any other It was then, the SIU petition SIU representatives and deputy, law enforcement officers in the charged, that the sheriff told th* members of their constitu­ parish from interfering with, pre­ SIU "there would be no strike* venting or molesting SIU repre­ and no picketing in Plaquemin* tional rights. That was the sentatives and company workers Parish" and warned Seafarers to conclusion reached b y "from peacefully assembling, stop the picket line. Subsequent­ Judge Herbert W. Christen- peacefully picketing and peace­ fully publicizing their dispute with berry of New Orleans in or­ the employer." dering the sheriff and his ly, the SIU men were ordered out of the parish when they gathered at a site one mile away from tho struck property. The arrests fol­ Must Permit Visits deputies not to interfere with The court also ordered the sher­ lowed their refusal to abide by th* peaceful picketing at a bulk cargo sheriff's illegal orders. loading facility operated by Super­ iff to stop interfering with SIU representatives' visits to the par­ ior Derrick. Accordingly, the Federal jurist ish "for the purpose of contacting and visiting employees of Superior Derrick Corporation or other mem­ bers, applicants or potential mem­ bers." The SIU's attorneys had gone to court asking for the restraining order when the sheriff and his deputies ordered Seafarers to stop picketing the plant and to leave the parish "within five minutes." When the picketing was resumed WASHINGTON — With a cargo the sheriff had four Seafarers ar­ rested; SIU representatives Tom slump now plaguing the shipping Gould and Martin Gould and Sea­ industry, the Maritime Adminis­ farers Louis Camara and Edward tration has announced that it i* Rosener. They were subsequently willing to take back some of tho Government - chartered Victory* released under bond. The Superior Derrick Corp. had and Libertys before the charters been organized by the SIU pi'ior are up. The tonnage will be ac­ to the strike with all but two of cepted by the Government if the approximately 60 employees sign­ operator retains other charter ing SIU Harbor and Inland Water­ ships for a period of time sufficient ways Division pledge cards. The to cover the charter hire on tho company operates heavy lift float­ first ship for 12 months. Otherwise, the operator will ing derricks in New Orleans harbor and a coal loading installation at have to pay 50 percent of the charter hire rate even if the ship Wood Park south of that city. is already turned back to the Gov­ Company Barred Pact ernment. When the union was unable to It is reported that about 20 arrange a meeting with the com­ ships now out on charters will be One of tfis eight Robin Line vessels covered In election petitions filed at the labor board by the SIU, pany to talk contract terms, the turned back to the Government. the Robin Sherwood is shown on arrival at Capetown some time ago. men on the derricks and the em­ Many of the ships were broken ployees at the Wood Park facility out last fall when a shipping short­ The SIU has filed with the National Labor Relations Board seeking certification as bar­ went on strike. age threatened as a result of tho gaining representative for the Robin Line ships now owned and operated by Moore-McCor- The SIU set up a two-man pick- closing of the Suez Canal. How­ mack Lines. SIU petition action calling for voting on these vessels to determine who should etline at the entrance to the Wood ever, the reopening of the canal have the right to represent • Park facility. Six employees went coupled with a decline in demand and negotiate for the crews' The Robin Line issue arose in was not to compete against Robin through the line without any in­ for some bulk cargoes, particular­ was taken at the NLRB's re­ March when Moore - McCormack Line in the South African trade cident. The rest of the striking ly coal, has reduced the need for gional oifice on Friday, August 9. purchased the ships from Seas for which Robin ships had a sub­ Wood Park employees, about 30 the breakout ships. A number of to 35 in all, were sitting nearby them are idle for lack of cargo. The SIU took this step to pro­ Shipping. Part of the purchase sidy. Once before, the NMU had at­ tect the job rights of Seafarers agreement was that Seas Shipping tempted seizure of Robin Line aboard the Robin Line ships after ships when it challenged SIU rep­ Moore McCormack, the new own­ resentation in the fleet back in ers of the ships, placed them and 1940, along with similar challenges their crews under the jurisdiction against Calmar and Ore vessels of the National Maritime Union Somebody in the NMU got their wires crossed the other and ships of the Baltimore Insular contract. This was done despite day, and unintentionally tipped the NMU's mitt as responsible Line. The results were a series of the wishes of the men involved and anonymous, scurrilous attack on the SIU. for an election victories for SIU—three a lengthy record of SIU bargaining SIU membership meet­ to one over NMU in Baltimore In­ It seems it was thought a-^ — rights for Robin Line crewmemings are held regularly sular; 323 to 9 "no union" votes bright idea to ring out an ships even before the "rank and bers. NMU Pressured Men every two weeks on Wed­ in Calmar and 199 to 1 "no union assortment of phoney-baloney file" mimeograph machine opera­ Following Mooremack's action, nesday nights at 7 PM in vote in Robin out of 210 eligible charges and distribute them to SIU tors got the stuff off and into the votes. Robin Line signed a con­ ships under the guise of a letter mails. Seems awfully odd that the NMU put pressure on Seafar­ ers on the Robin Line ships either all SIU ports. All Sea­ tract with SIU in July, 1941, fol­ from "rank and file" Seafarers. NMU officials should know all to join the NMU or get off the farers are expected to lowing the outcome of the vote The letter exposed such imaginary about it even before it happened. and has been under SIU agree­ misdeeds as hushed-up thefts from Ships altogether and lose their Of course, this kind of tactic is jobs. Seafarers who signed on attend; those who wish to ments ever since. tlie Welfare Plan, blackmail pay­ old hat for NMU dating back to the these ships under SIU contract be excused should request In addition to the Robin Line offs, purchase of stocks by union "good old days." Back in May, conditions and with SIU welfare permission by telegram ships, Mooremack operates ans. officials and similar drivel. The 1955, a similar set of mimeographed protection have been compelled to other division known as Pacific authors tried hard to sound like anonymous letters from so-called accept NMU wages, contract and (be sure to include reg­ Republic Lines which is under con­ seamen but some of the phrase­ "rank and file" SIU members by The tract to the SIU Pacific District. ology was a dead giveaway. welfare provisions. Some of these istration number). strange coincidence echoed NMU provisions, particularly In the wel­ next SIU meetings will be: Two other major operators, Grace Well, all turned to with great President Joe Curran's attack on fare area, are inferior to the and Luckenbach, have similar con­ enthusiasm and started to crank up the late Harry Lundeberg in efforts August 21 SIU's. ye olde mimeograph machine as to drive a breach between the tractual arrangements. The petition action then, seeks September 4 Ships involved in the petition per the traditional NMU way. The Pacific District and the A&G. to win for these crewmembers the are the Robin Trent, Robin Locks- only trouble is that some eagerSomehow, the tactic of the September 18 right to a union of their own ley, Robin Hood, Robin Goodfel- beaver NMU patrolmen got their anonymous letter hardly seems October 2 choosing, instead of one imposed low, Robin Gray, Robin Mowbray, signals mixed and started spouting suitable for one who professes to on them by Mooremkck. Robin Sherwood and Robin Kirk. the anonymous letter line on board be an authority on ethical practices. SIU ASKS ROBIN SHIP VOTE SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS BlameSlump In Return Of Gov't Ships WHO GOOFED IN NMU ? �•! Page Four SEAFARERS LOG Aufosi 16, 1957 SlU Scholar Draws $ Awards In Pairs Seafarer Gene Sinclair right) is pictured with two other US trade unionists also attending Ruskin College, Oxford, England, on labor scholarships. Sinclair also won on SlU scholarship this year. With him are William Paul of the electrical workers (left) and Nick Styronovski of the oil workers. Taking the good news in his stride, Seafarer Gene Sinclair found out he'd won one of the five $6,000 SIU scholarships for 1957 while he was winding up a year's study at Oxford, England, under an earlier^" ~ This is the third in a series grant. of articles about the winners of Sinclair and fellow Seafarer the 1957 SIU scholarship John Sweeney, competing with trade unionists from all over the US, won two of the three scholar­ ships awarded by the Institute of International Education last year. These awards covered a year's study at Ruskin College, Oxford, and Coleg Harlech, Wales. This was the first time on record that any American union had two winners at the same time. Two other SIU men won similar awards In previous years. With that kind of background Hub Quiet; Pick-Up Due BOSTON—Thei e were not many vessels hitting this port during the past period and as a consequence, shipping slowed down. But with a couple of payoffs and in-transit vessels expected during the next two weeks, there should be more jobs available for Seafarers on the beach here. The Bradford Island (Cities Serv­ ice) paid off during the period and later hit port in transit. The Steel Architect (Isthmian) and Valley Forge iPenn. Nav.) also pulled into port to be serviced. The Valley Forge will remain here for a while, taking on a load of scrap iron for Spain. All hands around the hall here are keeping their eyes peeled for oldtimers to help out in the Amer­ ican Coal Shipping beef. With the company firing SIU men it's be­ come more important than ever to find Seafarers with those old-time discharges. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the, secretaycy-treasurer's office. • ' A • awards. behind him, Sinclair hopes to enter Columbia University this fall and work towards a degree in econo­ mics. He'll return on a much more secure footing this time, thanks to the generous terms of the four-year SIU scholarship. He previously accumulated a year's credits at the school, spread over a three-year period. His scholastic successes thus far are all the more unusual because be never actually completed high school and whatever formal training he had came in fits and spurts. The 28-year-old Seafarer shipped out on his own after five attempts at finishing school in as many different cities got him nowhere. He was being boarded out at various foster homes during this time. Once he began sailing, Sinclair stayed with it for most of the past 12 years, except for a wartime stint with the army in Korea. He en­ tered Columbia originally by piling up top grades on a special entrance exam, and continued shipping with the SIU between semesters. Last year he worked his passage over to Europe on a Wateiman ship, but wound up in Bremerhaven and had to make his own way back to England. The year's study on the scholarship at Ruskin was an "eye-opener," he pointed out. All the students, like himself, had trade union backgrounds, and were tbere for serious study, rather than frills. "While conditions there weren't exactly austere, there was no strict emphasis on 'tradition* as there seemed to be at the other colleges in Oxford. This put everybody on equal terms. Labor problems are pretty much the same over in Eng­ land as here and everywhere else," he added. The Ruskin scholarship provided an award of 325 pounds ($910 in U.S. currency), which covered room, board and tuition and left him about $10 a week for odds and ends. Sinclair returned in style on the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth and is now trying to make a couple of trips before resuming classes at Columbia this fall. He lives In New York and sails in the deck depart­ ment " ponjt Drop What You're Holding I " Working overhead has obvious risks so fhe wise Seafarer sees to it that the rig—whether bosun's choir or stageis sound and steady. But sometimes a secondary precaution Is overlooked; the necessity of seeing to it that the tools being used are secure as well. Even as small an item as a screw­ driver or a pair of pliers can do a considerable amount of damage to somebody's noggin if dropped from a height of 50 feet. And the smaller the tool, the easier it is to knock off Q stage if it is put down without first being secured either to the rigging or the Seafarer's clothes. Just from the point of view of con­ venience, a falling too! is a great nuisance because it means descending to the deck again, picking up the tool and re-rigging the stage or bosun's chair—a time-consuming and wasteful process. So after you've mode sure the rig is safe, make sure your tools ore safe too. It will make for more pleasant relations between you and your ship­ mates. j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship i �August 16» 1957 SEAFARERS INQUIRING SEAFARER QUESTION: li if easier for a seaman lo save money than for a man In a shoreside job?. Manuel Landron, bo sunt I think it is much easier for a sea­ man. For one thing he has no room and board to pay. It he goes easy on the draws, as I think most family men do, he comes home with more and can put It away. I have found it much easier to save in my 16 years at sea. It's also a much better life. Al Freund, FWT; Sure its easier for a seaman to save than for a guy working ashore. He has no ex­ penses to pay His meals are given him and he has no rent worries. But he has to keep down his spending in foreign ports Actually it is just as easy to spend it in Japan as it is in New York. Personally, I have saved more at sea. LOG Page Five Farm Bloc Launches Renewed Attack On '50-50' Practices WASHINGTON—A dispute between American and Japanese shipowners over the sharin of farm cargoes purchased by Japan with American money has become the springboara for a new attack on the "50-50" law. The American Farm Bureau Federation, a powerful farm lobby, has jumped into^—— ^ the dispute on the side of the stances where US taxpayers pro­ Japanese and is attempting to vide the cash for the cargoes. The AH Is Quiet scuttle the "50-50" principle. concern of the industry is aggra­ At last word the Maritime Ad­ vated by the existing slump in ministration is reported close to shipping and by a further decline agreement between the contending in US ships' share of the country's parties, but the incident reveals foreign commerce. That share now BALTIMORE — "Affairs of the that the farm lobby-foreign ship­ stands at 22 percent according to Union in this port are in very good owner . bloc which came danger­ latest Department of Commerce shape," is the report from Balti­ ously close to scuttling "50-50" two figures. more. "There weren't any beefs of years ago is still very much alive. The Farm Bureau pitch is that a nature that could not be handled the Japanese have "threatened" to by the patrolmen. The ships' crews Japanese Loan seek Canadian assistance if generally have things under con­ The dispute in question devel­ they do not get their way. There­ trol" said Earl Sheppard, port 4 4 4 oped when the Japanese received fore. the Bureau argues, the US agent. 4» it 4" Thomas Filippelli, OS: I would a ?175 million E,xport-ImiK)rt Bank should bypass "50-50" and let the say that a seaman It has been quiet on the shipping has a better Angelo Romero, cook: It is up to low interest loan and sought to Japanese have as much of the side during the last period. There the particular man. If he is thrifty chance to save apply it to the purchase of farm cargo as they want. than a guy work­ were 13 vessels paying off, seven at sea, or on commodities. Under a 1934 law. Dollar Discrimination ing ashore. But it signed on, and 14 were in-ti-ansit. shore, then there commodities purchased under such is up to the sea­ There have been reports of dis­ The vessels paying off were the is no reason why loans are supposed to go 100 per­ man himself to crimination against Americans bj Jean. Angelina. Evelyn, Mae, he can't save. A cent on American ships. In prac­ try by not draw­ Japanese banks over payment in Emilia (Bull); Marore, Feltore, seaman may save tice the ."50-50" law has been ap­ ing too heavily in US dollars. Under the loan, credits Baltore, Oremar (Ore); Council It for two months plied wherever the nation receiv­ Grove (Cities Service). Bethcoaster the various ports. at sea and spend ing the loan does not discriminate given are not to be used to pay for (Caiman and Valley Forge (Penn, I'm sailing be­ the freight charges for transport­ the whole amount against US exporters and US ships. cause I want to ing the commodities. This is to be Navigation!. in one shore In this instance, American ship­ paid in "free" US dollars held by put something in ^ The Orion Planet (Colonial); leave. Same with the bank and not to go and spend it ping groups have been charging Japan. But it has been hinted that Steel Fabricator (Ishmian); An­ a shoreside Job. such discrimination while the if American-flag ships are to be gelina, Mae. Emilia (Bull); Feltore It ii just as easy to spend it all on the other side. Japanese, on their side, have been used exclusively to transport the and Baltore (Ore) signed on. 4 4 4 overy weekend. i Gordon Bell, FWT: It is much seeking to cut the American cargo goods, Japanese banks will not In transit were the Oremar, San4 4 4 easier to save while at sea. I know share to less than 50 percent, by make the dollars available. tore. Venore. Cubore, Marore (Ore); attempting to split the cargo on Vernon Douglas, eook: No, it is for I am a plum­ What all of this amounts to is a Pennmar, Losmar, Alamar, Betheasier for a man working ashore to ber ashore, and the basis of freight revenue in­ request by Japan for a low-interest coaster (Calmar); Robin Kirk, save. He has to although I make stead of tonnage. loan of American money, to pur­ Robin Wentley (Robin); Alcoa save every week much more work­ Maritinie interests in the United chase surplus American commodi­ Planter (Alcoa) and the Sea Comet in order to pay ing on that Job States are concerned that a waiver ties at low prices, and permission 11 (Ocean Carriers). the rent, food, than I do sailing, in this instance may lead to fur­ to ship them in Japanese vessels in Despite the slack shipping, local etc. But a sea­ I found I save ther whittling away of the cargo direct competition with American- organizing efforts are moving along man usually more at sea. A preference principle in other in­ flag ships. well throughout the harbor area. blows it away man ashore gets every time he paid every week hits port. He and has much could, if he real- more of a chance to spend it where­ ^ ^ ly wanted to, as a seaman, outside of his draws, save much more. But there are gets it all at once and does not many more temptations for a sea­ have his hands on the money so man than a shoreside worker. often. In Baltimore PHS Warns Of Asia Flu Outbreak Throughout US An outbreak of Asiatic influenza has been forecast for this fall and winter by the Public Health Service. The PHS said that 11,000 cases of the disease, which orirfnated In the Far East earlier this1 year, have al- • ^ ready been reported in the fhat drug manufacturers were step United States, and that many ping up production of antibiotics more cases are likely when bad weather sets in. The government health agency said the disease could, in bad weather, sweep from San Francisco to Boston in four weeks, incapacitating from 10 to 20 percent of the population. Just last week 100 flu cases were reported on the passenger ship Arosa Sky. Asiatic flu, which Is caused by a new strain of the influenza virus, has a very low death rate. PHS said, and only three deaths—all from secondary infections—have been reported among the 11,000 American cases. The PHS added like penicillin to combat pneu­ monia and other secondary infec­ tions. Vaccine Being Readied The PHS also announced that American manufacturers of Asiatic flu vaccine are working to turn out four million doses for the Armed Forces and another four million for civilians by mid-September. The Feb. 1 target is 60 million doses, enough to Immunize onethird of the population. The agency said it is developing a vaccine that will immunize in one dose, and give protection for a j'car. It added, however, that it takes ten days to two weeks after the injection before Immunity is acquired. The PHS recommended that InA reminder from SIU head­ noculations should be given first quarters cautions all Seafarers to medical personnel and,then to leaving their ships to contact civilians in essential services lilra the hall in ample time to allow communication, transportation and the Union to dispatch a replace­ utilities. The transportation cate­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ gory would presumably cover mer­ fore paying off may cause a de­ chant seamen. layed sailing, force the ship to The vaccine will most probably sail short of the manning re­ be administered to seamen by the quirements and needlessly make Public Health Service. Tlie SEA­ the work tougher for your ship­ FARERS LOG will notify Unionmates. members when the vaccine is available. Quitting Ship? Notify Union Pres. Hayes Crew Heading Home Glad to be back in the States after round-the-world trip, West Coast crewmen on APL's converted Mariner SS President Hayes stop off in New York on final lap of long voyage. The Presi dent Hayes is one of four airconditioned c.ombination ships now operated by APL Above, representing the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union con tingent aboard, are (seated, I to r) F. Garcia, steward Charles Hawkins, A. Leone, Roland Smith. Standing, P. Lopez, L. Roberson and Alberto Villore. At left. Sailors Union mem­ bers, bosun Glen Peterson [left] and Vic Tatko, DM get in some necessary repairs on one of the hydraulic batch covers featured aboard the ^qriners, Ln-i- - �Pare Sfar I m |g L;. Franc Now 420 To $1 SEAFARERS Aucast 16, 1957 LOG All This ... And Hawaii Too PARIS — Seafarers in France will be getting more francs for their dollars now. Through a series of measures, the French government has granted tourists and other individuals a 20 percent premium over the official exchange rate of 350 francs to the dollar. The new rate is 420 francs to the dollar, or just about equal to the going black market rate. Finance Minister Felix Gaillard said that the measure was neces­ sary and inevitable because of the nation's shortage of foreign cur­ rency. Tourists had been avoiding official exchanges and dealing with the black market for their dollars. This move, Gaillard said, will now bring those dollars into the Gov­ ernment treasury. Exporters Favored Under the new rate French tourists and businessmen going abroad will have to pay 20 percent extra for foreign currencies. But French exporters will get a re­ imbursement of 20 percent when they convert their funds back into francs. July 24 Through August 6 Port Deck A Boston .. 10 New York .,. •••••••••••••••• .. 55 Philadelphia . .. 28 Baltimore .^. •••••••••••••a** .. 52 Norfolk .. 9 Savannah ... .. 8 Tampa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 9 Mobile 20 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. New Orleans aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 53 Lake Charles aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 6 Houston aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ..29 Wilmington .. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 23 San Francisco aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 22 Seattle 28 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. Deck A Another Billion Farm Aid Okayed; '50-50' Intact WASHINGTON—Congress has given approval to a bill in­ creasing the amount of surplus commodities to be sold to foreign nations from $3 to $4 biHion, and extended the "50-50" law which governs transpor-"*tion of the commodities sold policy of easing the cold war and of to 1958. The amendment, drawing borderline Communist na­ which is expected to meet with tions from Russian domination, the presidential approval, also in­ Senate included a provision permit­ creases the amount of funds avail­ ting barter transactions with such able for famine relief and other countries. It left intact the provision assistance from 500 to 800 million barring any barter transactions with the USSR itself, with Com­ dollars. • Following the Administi-ation's munist China or any territory controlled or dominated by the Communist Chinese. Under the provision, the Presi­ dent has the authority to assist friendly nations to be independent of trade with the USSR and to assure that none of the agricultural products so sold would be made available to Russia or Communist China. LAKE CHARLES—In coopera­ A $95 million deal covering agri­ tion with the state's Building cultural surplus and farm machin­ Trades unions, reports Lcroy ery to be .shipped to Poland is al­ Clarke, port agent. Seafarers on ready in the works. These ship­ the beach here and in New Orleans ments will mark the first return of have been giving their time to help US seamen to Poland since 1939. The "50-50" law, which has been construct homes that have been de­ stroyed in hurricane-swept Camer­ termed the lifeline of the American on Parish and other areas on the Merchant Marine, requires that at least 50 percent of any surplus Louisiana-Texas border. "We have been sending in 20 or commodities sold to foreign nations more men every weekend to as­ be carried in American-fiag vesesls. sist in the laying of the foundations for these homes," he said. United Effort "It is really a pleasure to watch Labor working as if they were one man In the re-building of the houses," Clarke stated. "We are waiting for the Labor Committee Seafarer Sidney Mojel lost his ©n disaster relief to call and tell life when he fell overboard from us how many more men we can furnish to do whatever we are the Hudson Belle, a Wilson Line Deeded for." (See story on Page 16.) excursion vessel, while the ship Shipping in this port has held was getting ready to dock at 134th Its own during the last two week Street and the Hudson River. According to reports, Mojel was period but is not rebounding as expected. There were 13 vessels handling a heaving line on the Calling Into the area during that HIWD-contracted ship when he lost his balance and fell overboard. time. The vessels were the CS Nor­ Initial efforts to recover the body folk, Council Grove, Chiwawa, C were unsuccessful. Police later S Miami, Bents Fort, Bradford Is­ found a body at 125th Street which land, Winter Hill (Cities Service); is believed to be that of the the Maxton, Coalinga Hills, Almena missing Seafarer. (Pan-Atlantic); Petro-Chem (Valen­ Afterwards, crewmembers on the tine); Del Alba (Mississippi) and ship took up a collection for the Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Mojel's family and flowers for the funeraL • . ( . Navigation). Shipping Slow, Lake Charles Aids Relief Excursion Boat Crewman Lost -J Eng. A 5 24 2 18 3 0 0 2 10 6 19 14 18 15 3 44 14 37 5 6 1 24 36 10 23 13 23 22 Eng. A DecR B Total .... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. 352 Pictured above are just two of the almost 50 waitresses who serve both passengers and crew aboard the Matsonia. The ship, on the Motson Line's Los Angeles-Hawaii run, is manned by SlU-West Coast affiliates. DecK B 136 261 Eng. B Stew. A Stew. B 6 18 6 24 6 4 2 7 17 7 13 15 18 20 6 40 14 26 2 0 6 14 27 6 22 22 18 20 Total A 1 5 6 15 5 2 0 4 2 2 7 7 13 10 19 139 56 115 16 14 16 58 116 22 74 58 63 70 Eng. B Stew. A 163 223 Stew. B Total A 79 836 Total B 12 47 14 57 - 14 6 2 13 29 15 39 36 49 45 Total a 378 Total Reg. 31 186 70 172 30 20 18 71 145 37 113 94 112 115 Total Reg. 1214 Shlipped Port Deck A Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore .... Norfolk Savannah ,.... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ., Lake Charles . Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Deck B Deck C 3 I 6 2 2 I 17 5 0 0 3 0 0 2 3 0 10 0 10 3 0 3 0 14 5 6 0 Deck A Deck B 71 Total Deck 1C 16 Eng. A 1 45 12 29 2 10 2 16 37 6 21 7 17 10 Eng. B'" C 2 0 14 12 6 4 15 2 4 1 5 0 3 2 3 4 6 7 8 4 7 5 3 0 10 0 10 2 Eng. A 215 Eng. B 94 Stew. A Stew. B 4 40 9 26 0 8 1 12 25 5 17 6 13 8 1 6 4 9 1 1 0 2 5 4 9 4 12 3 Eng. C itew. A Stew. B 45 174 61 stew. C Total A Total B 7 133 35 90 3 27 6 40 113 20 65 22 46 32 6 26 10 41 5 9 3 8 21 13 19 10 36 19 Total A Total B 639 226 1 6 2 3 1 0 0 2 3 2 1 8 2 1 Stew. c 32 Total Total Ship. C 2 20 9 10 2 0 4 6 10 6 6 8 7 3 Total e 93 15 179 54 141 10 36 13 54 144 39 90 40 89 54 Total Ship. 958 SIU shipping fell to the lowest point of the past year and a half during the last period, matching the steady drop to the bottom which bulk cargo and tanker charter rates have been experiencing all this year. Even so, relatively few US-^ flag ships are idle now for lack of cargoes. The difference rests, instead, on reductions in the size of the active American mer­ chant fleet caused by transfers for­ eign and lay-ups for conversions and modernization programs. Total shipping for the district was 958 jobs. Registration dropped a bit, but was still high. Only four SIU ports showed shipping gains over the previous period, but the improvement was of little consequence in all of them. Baltimore, Savannah, Lake Charles and Wilmington listed the gains while all the rest declined. New Orleans, in turn, remained the same: fair. Reversing the usual pattern, en­ gine department shipping was heavier than job activity in the deck department. The black gang also accounted for almost half of the class C jobs dispatched. Reg­ istration and shipping for the stew­ ard department were almost even. Class C activity generally re­ flected the overall shipping pic­ ture. Jobs filled by this nonseniority group hit an 18-month low, while class A continues to fill fully two-thirds of the total shipping. Class B shipping rose to 23 percent of the total. A and B men aren't holding back on jobs while the pickings appear slim. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow ... New York: Holding its own . . . Philadelphia: Steady .. . Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk. Slow ... Sa­ vannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: Good . . . San Francisco: Good ... Seattle: Good. .71- m A group of 156 prominent citi­ zens of the Gaspe peninsula have petitioned Quebec's Premier Duplessis to interv.e'ne and settle the four-month-old strike of steelworkers at Gaspe Copper Mines, Ltd. at Muedochville. The group in­ cludes 36 Gaspe mayors and 16 deputy mayors. The strike started on March 10 when the president of the union local was fired. The petition started when one striker was killed and two others injured in a dynamite blast near the mine. 4- 4- 4" Wage Increases averaging 7.5 cents an hour have been won by 20,000 teamster members in 56 locations under a new contract with Montgomery Ward & Co. The agreement includes a guaranteed minimum weekly income, arbitra­ tion of grievances, improved over­ time and holiday pay provisions and other gains. The company also agreed to grant automatic wage increases after three and nine months of service. Most of the workers in mail order houses, pools and warehouses and non-selling employees of attached retail stores will get an average increase of about 11 cents an hour. 4" 4- 4" The United Rubber Workers have announced the signing of con­ tracts with five major companies calling for a 15-cent-an-hour pack­ age increase for over 85,000 rubber employees. The settlement, under a reopening clause in their contract which expires May 15, 1959, covers workers of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., B. F. Goodrich, US Rubber, Firestone Tire and Rubber and General Tire and Rubber Com­ pany. Part of the increase is for previously-negotiated night shift differential increases and to correct local intra-plant inequities. 4i 4" 4" The "Lima Citizen," a newspaper mannqd by employees striking at !the t ^'Lirna (Ohio) News»''.v claims " qo i n o 7';.S *• 0w' that it is being read in 92 percent of the homes in Lima. The "Citi­ zen" also claims to have taken more than its share of classified and display advertising from the News, It has an average daily circulation of around 25,000. The pre-strike circulation of the "News" was about 34,000. The "News" was struck by the Newspaper Guild when the company refused to sign a contract. They were soon fol­ lowed by the ITU, stereotypers and pressman, as well as other unions involved with the paper. 3) 4» 4" 4" 4) 4" A nationwide boycott of chairs made by the Streit Manufacturing Co. was instrumental in winding up a three-year union fight for the Upholsterers Local 156, said business representative J. E. Chap­ man. The boycott not only ended the strike, he said, but also re­ sulted in the removal of the conv pany's management board and ths installation of a full union shop. A1 Hartnett, secretary-treasurer of the International Union of Elec­ trical Workers has denounced ths Russian Embassy in Washington for employing a non-union paint­ ing and decorating firm for exten­ sive renovation work in the em­ bassy. He said that the embassy, located directly across the street from the lUE headquarters, delib­ erately selected the scab firm in spite of the large choice of union firms in the city. USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man Is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out>patient cllnio for a ruling. iI �Anmst K, 1957 SEAFARERS TOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Page Seven LOG SlU Hosts New Orleans AFL-CIO Meeting Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Food Staples Cause Of HCL "Convenience foods," meaning factory-prepared foods like frozen French fries, waffles, chicken pot pies and cake mixes now are being widely blamed for the current rise in food prices. Everybody from Agriculture Secretary Benson, state extension agents, newspaper .writers and even some consumer spokesmen are telling you that to­ day's big food bills are your own fault because you're buying more foods with "built-in maid service." True, factory-prepared foods cost more, as you'll see in the com­ parative-cost list with this report. And there are many more of them. Just among frozen foods, more than 170 different partly or fully-cooked dishes are in the markets. ^ But the fact is, the increase in the use of factory-prepared foods has nothing to do with the jump in food prices of 1.2 percent in just two months this past Spring, of 3.2 percent in one year, and of 14 percent New council officers preside as SlU New Orleans hall plays hosi to regular meeting of the Central since 1950. Such foods still take only four cents of your food dollar. The other 96 cents still goes for staples—fresh meat, eggs, milk, vege­ Labor Union council of New Orleans and vicinity. AFL-CIO. At rostrum (I to r) are Charles D. Win­ tables. Changes in the retail price index of the Bureau of Labor Sta­ ter, Teamsters Union, secretary-treasurer; A. P. Stoddard, Typographical Union, president, and H. tistics are not affected by the increase in the use of prepared foods. C. Moore, Barbers Union, secretary of the executive board. Louisiana was one of the first states to The price index merely measures the cost of the same foods each effect statewide merger of AFL and CIO central bodies in 1956. month. These are 60 basic items, such as white flour, fresh meat, milk, coffee, etc., generally in non-prepared form. As the food price index goes up this summer, don't swallow the story that you're getting more "maid service" for your money. You're not. Market Costs Up . The real culprit is higher marketing costs—^the cost of bringing the food from the farm to your shopping cart. Recently about 59 cents of WRANGELL, Alaska—Aiter a ten-day strike, SlU-affiliated fish cannery workers, mem­ your food dollar has been going bers of the Alaska Marine District Union, have won all their demands from the employers , to marketing costs, and 41 cents to despite sabotage by Harry Bridges' longshore union. the farmer, compared to a ratio of The SlU-affiliated fisher^ • ten years ago of 48 cents for mar­ men were aided in their sue- • Jf M #« 0g m keting costs and 52 cents to the cessful fight by several West producer. Of these currently high­ Coast SIU of NA unions, including er marketing costs, labor costs the Sailors Union of the Pacific generally have been selected as the and the Inland Boatmen's Union. whipping boy by the US Agricul­ Other AFL-CIO unions including ture Department and the food in- the Carpenters and Machinists 1 dustry. But the truth is, the Gov- aided the fishermen's fight through WASHINGTON—There are 39 active applications for US ' ernment's own figures reveal that the intervention of the Maritime Government aid in the form of 87% percent mortgage insur­ labor costs have remained a re­ Trades Department. ance, the Maritime Administration announced. Seventeen markably steady part of the total John "Whitey" Hawk, SIU of NA other applicants under the law"*^"" marketing cost and even decreased a bit in the most recent years for secretary-treasurer, who helped have ships under construction two pullman-style supcrliners. The seventeen contracts in force which figures are available. In handle the negotiations along with or in service. 1950, labor costs were 47.1 per­ Captain John Fox of the Inland Among the pending applications cover the West Coast passenger cent of the total food marketing Boatmen, reported that the Bridges' are eight container ships to be ships Matsonia and Leilani, both bill; in '51, 46.9 percent; '52, 46.7 cohorts had filed a petition with built for American-Hawaiian which of them already in service, the percent; '53, 47.1 percent; '54, 47.4 the National Labor Relations Board is under contract to the SIU Paci­ TMT Carib Queen, a supertanker in efforts to seize control of the fic District; one ship for the SIU- for Ocean Transportation; a C-4 percent; |55, 46.8 percent. Two reasons for higher food approximately 700 workers in­ contracted TMT Trailer Ferry; a conversion job for the Coastwise prices are not publicized as much volved. However, AMDU represent­ bulk-carrier for the SlU-contracted Line and the Mariner conversion as labor costs. One is the increased cost of supermarket retailing. The atives appearing at Labor Board Ocean Transportation Company for Arnold Bernstein. big markets used to take a margin of only 16 cents of your shopping hearings demonstrated that the and the wine tanker now under Petri wine tanker is due to be' ready for service from the West dollar for their operating costa and profit. Now, a sample survey by petitions were defective and won construction for Petri Wine. Super Market Merchandising, a trade publication, indicates the mar­ certification from the board. The Also on the application list is Coast to the East next month. She gin is getting up to 18-19 percent. The fact is, the big markets are NLRB also threw out the ILWU's H. B. Cantor, New York hotel man, will operate out of a Stockton, who has bids In for construction of Calif., terminal. adding more and more costly services and fixtures from carry-out bid. Strike Called boys to air conditioning, piped-in music and night opening hours. Food Chains Rake It In with NLRB certification won, the Another reason for advancing food costs is simply higher middlemen AMDU called its strike for the profits. The First National City Bank's annual survey showed that food opening of the salmon fishing sea­ chain corporations increased their profits 29 percent last year, the son. As a consequence, the union third highest gain of any kind of business, and food processors boosted won the minimum season guaran­ their take 7 percent, compared to the average profit gain of 3 percent. tee it sought, plus a union shop If you are using many factory-prepared foods these days, your own and other concessions. eating costs are likely to be up more than even the price index indi­ The Alaska Marine District rep­ cates. Factory-prepared foods are a home labor-saver, especially for resents a reorganization of several A popular fealiii-e of the a woman who works. But some are especially costly. Frozen potato separate and widely-scattered fish­ Seafarers Welfare Plan, products have become one of the most popular of all factory-prepared and fish cannery groups the interest-free loan pro­ LiOaUf dishes. One researcher found he could buy ten pounds of potatoes for ermen's in Alaska into one organization. gram for Seafarers on 65 cents, but had to pay $3 for ten pounds of frozen French fries. An The set-up was the result of especially ridiculous example is sugared dry cereals which actually actionnew the beach, handled over taken at the last SIU of NA cost 50 percent more than if you sprinkled the sugar yourself over the convention $100,000 In loans in in San Francisco. game type of cereal. 1956. It is open to quali­ Here is a valuable comparison of a number of prepjred and fresh fied Seafarers on the foods, and processed and fresh produce, as calculated by the New York shipping list. Extension Marketing Service. In addition to loans, Cost per Cost per several ports offer tem­ Serving Serving porary lodging, so that Potatoes Dry mix 4o Seafarers in a port where Frozen whipped Canned condensed 5c 5o they do not maintain a SEATTLE—Shipping in this area Home-made whipped Frozen condensed 3-40 7o permanent home ran ob­ has been good for the last period Cole Slaw Fruits tain shelter. Packaged Canned peaches 4c 4.4Q and promises to continue so for These benefits reflect Home-made 1.2o Frozen peaches 8.3c the next few weeks, reports Jeff the Welfare Pian''8 con­ Snap Beans Canned blueberries 10.3a Gillette, port agent. The port had cern with the problems the Mary Adams (Bloomfield) and Canned, French 6c Frozen blueberries 13c Ocean Joyce (Ocean Transport) which are related to sea­ Canned, cut style 4.3c Canned cherries (tart) 6c 3.3o Fresh in season faring and are not found Frozen cherries (tart) 8.3a paying off and the Joyce and Sea 6.3c Frozen Canned pineapple chunks 6.2a Garden (Penn. Navigation) sign­ in shoreside industry. Orange Juice Frozen pineapple chunks 8.3c ing on. The Flomar (Calmar) was in transit. 3.5c Home-squeezed fresh Canned grapefruit 2.6a Canned segments "We are receiving very enthrtsl5.4a 3c Frozen concentrate Frozen grapefruit astic support from the Sailors Un­ Grape Juice segments 9.4a ion, Marine Cooks and Marine Fire­ 6.2o Ham Canned men in the American Coal beef," Frozen concentrate 3.7c Canned, skinned, boned 30a Gillette said, and th* kkid of Soup (Green Pea) Uncooked biitt half •' 26o teamwork that 'will seii us through . Home-made "ie Uncooked shank half 22c on top.' Alaska Fishery Pact Won MA Says 39 Seek US Mortgage Aid YOUR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Housing Program Seattle Lauds WC Oldtimers SEAFARER'S INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT �I I ; Pace Eirht SEAFARERS LOG Aufost 19, 1957 WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT e i g a t e i t es For the past couple of years there have been re­ peated reports linking cigarettes and cancer, and each time a number of smokers have sworn off cigs for life, or at least for a month. The repeated claims, and counter-claims from the tobacco in­ dustry, have left the public confused to say the least. But just recently, the United States Public Health Service had its say on the matter and stirred things up all over again. The PHS Surgeon General, Dr. Leroy E. Burney, re­ leased an announcement reviewing the findings of no less than 18 independent studies. The conclusions can be boiled down this way: • There is a definite connection between cigarettes and lung cancer. The more you smoke the greater your chances are for developing the ailment, which Is fatal In more than 95 percent of the cases. • At the same time, nobody has demonstrated in the laboratory that anything in a cigarette is defi­ nitely cancer-causing. Tobacco Co's Object The tobacco industry has jumped on the second fact to argue that cigarettes shouldn't be condemned until some­ body can show proof in the lab by regularly producing cancers in laboratory animals from any material used in cigarette manufacture. But there's no escaping the cold statistical fact that people who smoke get cancers far more often than pmple who don't smoke. What's more, those who smoke t\.'o packs a day or more seem far more susceptible. Since seamen are well-known for consuming more Java and smoking more butts than any comparable group of men, the findings of the Public Health Service have par­ ticular bearing. As a matter of fact, it might not be a bad idea for the Public Health Service to do a little statis­ tical checking among seamen as a group and see how their experience compares with the rest of the population. Some of the findings of the American Cancer Society and the Public Health Service should be pretty sobering to heavy smokers. For instance, the odds are 275 to one against a non-smoker getting lung cancer. The heavy smoker, the two-pack-a-day man, rates only a one to ten chance to escape the disease. And the lung cancer death rates for heavy smokers are fantastically higher, 64 times as great, the American Cancer Society says, than the death rate among the non-smokers. In terms of over-all death rates, the figures add up to pretty small potatoes compared to other major causes of death like heart disease, accidents and the like. For ex­ ample, lung cancer death rates annually are about 25,000 a year while heart disease rates run up into several hun­ dred thousand. But what the figures do show is that the heavy smoker may be- cutting a few years off his life. Always Time To Cut Down To the man who says, "It's too late now," I've been puffing this way for 20 years," the Public Health Service and the American Cancer Society both believe that a time­ ly reduction or halt in smoking even on the part of the heaviest smokers can prolong life and lessen the chances of contracting the disease. When it comes to the other side of the coin, finding just what it is in cigarette smoking that is responsible for the death rates, the investigators have been pretty thor­ oughly baffled so far. The one significant clue turned up so far, is the fact that pipe and cigar smokers do not ordinarily get lung cancers at anywhere near the rate of cigarette smokers. That pointed suspicion at the paper wrapper around the cigarette. A number of scientists have been poking into the various compounds used in processing the paper to see if they are responsible. But nothing definite has been proven. Temperatures Hiirh Another point of suspicion is the temperature at which a cigarette burns which is much higher than that of cigars. Various tars and other chemicals in cigarette tobacco or in the tobacco curing and manufacturing processes have been examined in efforts to find a definite link. Unfortunately, there are oodles of compounds, acting singly or in combination with each other, and all kinds of chemical processes involved in the manufacture and the smoking of a cigarette. It will probably be a number of years before anybody can come up with a conclusive answer. The complications were spelled out by Dr. John R. Heller, director of the National Cancer Institute before a Congressional committee recently. Dr. Heller put it this way: "There is mounting evidence that when tobacco is burned at about 800 degrees there is a chemical change in certain hydrocarbons which bring about certain cancercausing compounds. "We do not know which of these compounds is the cul­ prit. They are very complicated chemical compounds First P-A Box Ship Due On Maiden Run lu Sept MOBILE—The Gateway City, first of four C-2s to undergo conversion, is expected to be put into service as a trailership by early September. This will mark the start of PanAtlantic's unusual coastwise sea-land trailership program. in the near future. Work on the other three ships, The containership is equippped the Azalea City, Bienville, and with special electric cranes run on Fairland, is expected to be finished tracks along the decks of the ves­ sel. The trailers will be hauled up under the cranes which will lift them from the chassis and deposit them in the hold. The trailers have special corner posts to enable them to be safely stacked on top of each other without crumpling. Seafarers manning the ship can expect plenty of cargo overtime as present plans call for the ships to hit one and possibly more ports New York is in the last stages every day. of a drive for permanent personal Shipping Slows Up registration during the month of Shipping in this port has con­ August. Voters who register dur­ tinued to be on the slow side but ing the month will be carried per­ it is expected to pick up next pe­ manently on the registration lists riod. The Alcoa Corsair and Cava­ and will avoid having to repeat lier (Alcoa); Monarch of the Seas, the process this November and be­ Claiborne (Waterman) and Little fore all other election.s. Rock (Fairfield) paid off and Central Offices signed on. The Del Alba (Missis­ Central registration offices have sippi, Steel King (Isthmian), Ames been opened in all five boroughs Victory (Pan-Atlantic) and Alcoa for this purpose. These offices Pennant (Alcoa) were in transit. are open all day 9 AM to 5 PM. There are 13 vessels expected in Branch offices are also open every this port during the next period. evening. In addition to these the Wacosta Permanent registration is partic­ (Waterman) will take on a full crew ularly useful for seamen in light of in the next couple Of days for the the fact that they are not always Korean run and Cities Service's in port during the annual registra­ Canti^ny will take on a full crew for the coastwise tanker operation. tion period. NY Permanent Vote Register Drive Ending Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded.to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they nay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your only proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. 9 Summary of PHS Findings The following are excerpts from the text of the Public Health Service's statement on smoking and lung cancer: ". . . In June, 1956, units of the Public Health Servic* joined with two private voluntary health organizations to establish a scientific study group to appraise the available data on smoking and health. We have now reviewed the report of this study group and other recent data .... "In the light of these studies it is clear that there is an increasing and consistent body of evidence that excessive cigarette smoking is one of the causative factors in lung cancer. "The study group, appraising 18 independent studies, reported that lung cancer occurs much more frequently among cigarette smokers than among non-smokers, and there is a direct relationship between the incidence of lung cancer and the amount smoked . . . "The study group also reported that, in laboratory stud­ ies on animals, at least five independent investigators have produced malignancies by tobacco-smoke condensates . . . Thus some laboratory and biological data provide contributory evidence to support the concept that ex­ cessive smoking is one of the causative factors in the in­ creasing incidence of lung cancer . . . "The Public Health Service supports the recommenda­ tion of the study group that more research is needed to Identify, isolate and try to eliminate the factors In ex­ cessive cigarette smoking which can cause cancer." about which we need to know more." As for filters, the Public Health Service is pretty skepti­ cal that present-day filters make any particular differ­ ence. Dr. Heller declared that "we don't believe any fil­ ter can selectively, filter out the component or compo­ nents in the tars that are responsible for lung cancer." But at any rate, the weight of the evidence suggests that the best thing a heavy smoker can do is to stop smok­ ing cigarettes; the next best thing, to cut down to less than a pack a day or switch over to cigars and pipes. WC Pension Merger Hearing final Okay SAN FRANCISCO—Member unions of the SIU Pacific Disr trict have virtually completed the merger of their pension plans, the "Stewards News" reported last week. The basic language of the new trust agreement has been com­ will pave the way for increases in pleted. Only minor technicali­ present pension benefits. ties have to be dealt with before the program is put into effect. The merged plan will provide standard benefits and standard eligibility requirements for all men sailing West Coast ships, whether they are Sailors, Firemen or Cooks. At present, there are some varia­ tions in eligibility clauses which are in the process of being ironed out. In addition, merger of the plans The close working relationship established between the West Coast unions is further reflected in plans for a joint Labor Day edi­ tion, due out on August 30. The three West Coast union newspa­ pers, the "West Coast Sailor," "Marine Fireman" and "Stewards News" are planning a special com­ bined publication with special sec­ tions devoted to the activities of the three member unions. !=• A fae Sf Shipping PORT C CALL Rolls Along ^ e75'-4-"»»<AVEMCF -12/6 B.BALTiAYXE SAN FRANCISCO—As has been predicted, shipping continued to hold Its own the past two weeks. Men with top seniority had no difficulty obtaining berths in all three departments. The Longview Victory and Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), Ocean Dinny and Ocean Deborah (Ocean Carriers) paid off during the past period. The Deborah, Dinny and Fairport (Waterman) signed on. There were three vessels in port for servicing. They were the Mor­ ning Light, Yoiing America (Water­ man) and Steel Admiral (Isthmian). �-<z<. ••U'[r'/\:-'i'jy/; Aucust 1957 SEAFARERS O Andrew Daniluk displays certifi­ cate showing completion of intro­ ductory training course in New York hall. SlU LOG RIGINALLY designed as on upgrading school for Seafarers, the Andrew Furuseth training school, in con­ junction with facilities in other blU ports, is now also training newcomers to introduce them to *some of the rudiments of ship­ board work. The introductory program is In accordance with the employ­ ment clause of the Union contract (Article I, Section 4) which notes that "The Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School, jointly operated and administerecf as an upgrading center for unemployed seamen, shall also be jointly operated and administered, pursuant to ar­ rangements and details to be worked out, to train class C per­ sonnel. The company prefers to hire class C personnel regardJess of rating or department, with a certificate of satisfactory com­ Instructor (standing) discusses point In first aid course offered to all train­ ing candidates at the Furuseth school. r*gt> NIM pletion of the course therein over other class C personnel whenever possible." Under this arrangement, the shipowner has the assurance that in most coses, those class C men who might come into his employ hove some familiarity with their duties. In addition to the Furuseth training facilities for all three departments in the port of Mo­ bile, the Union mokes use of its Baltimore and New York cafe­ teria set-ups to offer on introduc­ tion to galley and messroom work for class C men. After 30 days the class C men receive a certificate of comple­ tion of the course. Then when any jobs are open in the class C category, these men hove prefer­ ence over other class C regis­ trants who have no training for shipboard duties whatever. Basic fundamentals of seamanship are taught to all students. This group is getting instruction on how to read compass. 1 :^l Cliff Wilson, SIU chief steward, explains coffee-making procedure to three trainees in the New York cafeteria. , ^ ^ Black gang men get their introduction to engine room gauges with Eobert. Jordan, SIU Mobile patrolman, doing the honors. �Pace Ten J SEAFARERS Why Mamsan Gets Gray: $50 For AB Recently the SEAFARERS LOG reported on conditions under which English seamen sail, citing a letter from a night watchman who makes $91 a month after 25 years' service. Now the LOG has received data on Japanese seamen s of these additional amounts are wages which make the $91 picayune indeed. For instance, there is an extra-pay provision for look, pretty good. long cruises which in the case of Japanese seamen's wages are subject to a whole series of com­ the sailor amounts to about three plicated formulae, but when all of cents more a month up to about the allowances, annual increases 17 cents more a month for the and subsistence provisions are skipper—in other words, nothing added up, the average Japanese to write home about. Yet in terms of Japanese stand­ deck hand winds up with around $45 to $50 a month at present ex­ ards, the 1951 agreement was eonsidered in Japanese maritime change rates. Cooks are in the same pay range cireles as an "epochal mea.sure while oilers are a little higher, $66 which went a long way toward to$75monlhly. Quartermasters are vindicating the bad reputation in the $60 a month range. Bosuns Japan once suffered for 'cheap rate $120 to $137 a month while labor'." skippers get $212 to $240 depend­ Here again is a good example ing on how you figure the rate of of 'the great gap between an exchange. Those totals are based American wage scale and the for­ on a ycn-to-dollar range of 350 to eign competition faced by US ship­ 400. owners. The present wage scales are the result of an agreement reached between the National Seamen's Union and Japan Shipowners As­ sociation back in 1951. Under this system, the entry rating starts off at a minimum scale of around $15 a month. Actually, Japanese s e a m e n's wages are based on an entirely different hiring arrangement. When it comes to fine eating, While the seaman is on the beach, the crew of the Coeur d'Alene he is still considered as being in Victory can boast of gastronomical the employ of a particular shipping delights not normally on the menu. company, so that he receives a It was noted that minimum initial salary while he is Gordon -Dolan, waiting In the shipping pool. crew messman, made coffeetime Periodic Increases an occasion for The 1951 agreement provided mixing up and for periodical annual wage in­ serving an assort­ creases which vary with the ship, ment of cold the run and the rating. At best, drinks — K o o 1 the annual increases are small by Ade, and lemon­ American standards, amounting to ade, we presume, little more than a $1 a month for Dolan and what have unlicensed men; sometimes less you. Then Seafarer Kenny Coates than that. In addition to the extra pay for evidently felt that good shipmates actually serving aboard ship, the deserve a token of esteem now and Japanese seaman receives small then so he went ashore and came additional amounts on Persian st'iggering back to the ship under Gulf summer runs, on tankers, the weight of what was officially when working the ship short- described as a "large quantity" of handed, for overtime after 56 fancy ice cream for the crew. No hours and other provisions. Some further details on the nature of sam.e. What was it fellows? Pista­ chio? Burnt almond? Baked Alas­ ka????? SUP Blocks CC Bid To Ban Diabetic SAN FRANCISCO — A Sailor who had been going to sea regu­ larly since 1942 with a diabetic condition was suddenly hauled up on the carpet by the Coast Guard here as incompetent to sail. When the Sailors Union of the Pacific in­ vestigated the situation it was found that orders on the charges had come directly from Coast Guard headquarters in Washing­ ton. The Sailor in question has been treating his condition all through the years as per doctor's orders and was just recently certified "tit for duty " at the San Francisco Public Health Service hospital after a check-up there. Neverthe­ less, the Coast Guard was out to pull his papers and deprive him of his job rights. The SUP promptly protested the Coast Guard's action with the re­ sult that the action was dropped. The Coast Guard was forced to ad­ mit there was nothing in the rules and regulations which authorized it to bar a man who is a diabetic. 4" 4" t Add to the list of hard-working ship's delegates Brother Melvin Bass of the good ship S e a t r a i n Georgia and Sea­ farer John G. Brady who was reelected ship's delegate on the Antinous with a very special vote of thanks from the appreciative gang aboard her. 4" 4 4" Stewards, as usual, came In for a lion's share of mentions. Votes of thanks went to many, but head­ ing the list was W. Young, steward on the cable ship Arthur M. Huddel. He offered to out on the menu any special dishes the boys had in mind. Who could ask for more? Honorable mention was given to the cooks on the Matthew Thornton, Ocean Evelyn, Falrp'ort, Margaret Brown, City of Alma, Samuel F. Miller, John B. Water­ man, and the Mankato Victory. Then of course it should be noted that the gang on the Michael (Carras) thought very highly of their night cook and baker, Sea­ farer Vkior Perea. LOG ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), July 7— Chairman, M. Costallo; Sacratary, J. Prostwood. One man left in hospital in Kingston. Jamaica. Delegate va­ cates post as he's served prescribed three trips. General discussion of movie films. Financial statement to be posted on bulletin board after payoff. M/S/C to have prices checked with purser on the slopchest by shoreaide patrolmen. Ship's delegate elect­ ed. Cleanliness aboard ship discussed. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), July 10— Chairman, J. Velaquez; Secretary, S. Bernstein, Someone took new mat­ tress by mistake? Was told not to do again. Moved and accepted. $7 In ship funds. CHILORf (Ore), June 30—Chairman, t. Mills; Secretary, C. Bortz. Elected ship's delegate. $21.71 in ships fund. Ancast 18, 1957 payed. Request cooperation of crew on care of washer. (26 in ship's fund. Treasurer elected. Keep laundry room clean. VALLEY FORGE (Penn. Nay.), July 7—Chairman, O. Martin; Secretary, W. Harris. Repair list submitted. One man hospitalized. List of men logged to be turned over to patrol­ man at payoff. Captain withholding medical treatment and poor launch schedule in Rijeka. Captain uncoop­ erative. Wiper promoted to AB as replacement for hospitalized man. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to SUP, MFOW. MCS & A4G men participartlng In American Coal beef. Re­ quest a name brand of soap. Steward to order more stores in Brazil due to extended trip. TOFA TOFA (Waterman), June 22— Chairman, A, Capote; Secretary, F. Van Wygerden. One man missed ship in Okinawa, joined in Yokohama. Cap­ tain requests M-hours notice for men leaving ship in Frisco. Ship's fund $20. Vote to have draws made accord­ ing to Union rules. Discussion on draws. Present method of issuing draws not satisfactory. Some repairs not made. Beefs to be discussed at meetings. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June 2-Chairman, C, Bush; Secretary, K. Collins. Repairs to be made on West coast. Steward to submit own requi­ sition. Members to keep all problems below deck. New delegate elected. Alien seamen discussed. Ship's fund $89. Third cook missed ship. Motion passed that patrolman be ad­ vised for need of new refrigerator and wringer for washing machine. Steward asked of having juices more frequently, he asks that cups be re­ placed in pantry after use. Vote of thanks to radio operator for posting news in recreation room. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 7—Chairman, C. Starling; Sacra­ tary, B. Feeley, M/S to send repair list from canal. All spoke of repairs. CATHERINE (Drytrans Corp.), June 27—Chairman, N. Pattersen; Secre­ tary, C. Shirah. $7.06 in ships fund. Sick men to see doctor, fix washing machine, take cots off deck and bring in. DEL SUD (Mississippi), July t — Chairman, J. Cave; Secretary, P, Val­ entine, Meeting called to order for purpose of collecting money from crew for the Cameron, La. hurricane victims. Motion passed to take $30 from ships fund and $50 from baseball fund and borrow $50 from baseball fund which will be replaced next trip. July 14—Chairman, W. Perkins; Sec­ retary, N. Funken. Collected sum of $446.50 for hurricane victims during last trip. Ships fund balance leaving New Orleans $204.50. Expended in New Orleans, $43.40 for projector, $50 for hurricane victims and $4 for four springs for movie projector, bal­ ance $106.71. Ship's delegate elected. Receipt for money collected for hur­ ricane victims was to be sent to St. Thomas. Keep washing machine clean in crew laundry, fiuwers to be bought for Brother Williams missing at sea last trip. EVELYN (Bull), July S—Chairman, P. Allan; Sacratary, J. Yuknas. Re­ pair list given to captain and chief engineer and most repairs were done. $54.36 in ship's fund. Motion made to build ships treasury at payoff. Steward to take orders for new mat­ tresses for members of crew that are in need. Repairs still to be done in galley and painting In passageways and crews quarters. CEOReS A. LAWSON (Pcnn), July 9—Chairman, L. Schmidt; Sacratary, W. Dunham. Request made on repair list last voyage for crews quarters to be painted, only engine department quarters have been painted to this date. $14 in ship's funds. Crew mem­ ber offers use of iron if crew will get ironing board, ships fund will by board. HASTINGS (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, R. Taylor) Secretary, J. Walls. Get new mattresses, better grade of meat, make up repair list. Check with patrolman about disputed delay sailing from New Orleans. Vote of thanks to Steward Dept. DREMAR (Ore), July 13—Chairman, C. White; Secretary, C. Farker. Let­ ter from C. Simmons concerning re­ pairs answered, various repairs taken care of. $36.10 in ship's fund. Return books to recreation room, only take one from case at a time. Bookcase to be locked while in port. ROBIN KIRK (Seas), July 7—Chair­ man, J. Hennass; Secretary, S. Bargesla. All beefs settled. $50 in ship's fund. Some overtime disputed. Mo­ tion; no one aboard ship talk to strangers in Boston on ship replace­ ments, on who is paying off and stay­ ing on. Fresh fruit more often, men donate $2 each for films. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 4 —Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, R. Utz. Discussions on excellency of crew, safety aboard ship, repair list and good conduct at payoff. $36.34 in ships treasury. Overtime for cleaning tanks on watch disputed. Crew thanked for hospitality by two hospi­ tal returnees. Delegate to forward/ papers of man who missed ship In Japan. Paint needed in messrooms. Request for logs in NCO club, Inchon. Wiper claims difcrlmination by first engineer. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June 2S—Chairman, I, Cox; Secre­ tary, W. Bllger, See. patrolman about overtime that waa okayed but not STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), July 14—Chairman, S. Oonzalas; Secretary, A. Kowalskl. Ship's fund $19.82. Sug­ gestion made to increase fund. Dis­ cussion of general good and welfare of crew. REBECCA (Transcontinental), July 14—Chairman, N. Vrdelak; Secretary, M. Culp, Few hours disputed OT. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Quality of meat to be changed. MADAKET (Waterman), July 11— Chairman, M. Rossi; Secretary, C. Corront. New delegate elected. Need new washing machine, or repair old one. Request clock in recreation room. All dept. sanitary men to alter­ nate in keeping laundry clean. Dept. delegates to attend safety meetings. HASTINGS (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, R. Taylor; Socratary, J. Wells. Some disputed OT. Need new mattresses; better grade of meat. Re­ pair list to be made up. To see patrolman about disputed dela.ved sailing from NO. Request for large lima beans. Vote of thanks to men Working on American Coai beef. DEL NORTE (Miss.), Juno 30— Chairman, H. Crane; Sacratary, E. Leonard. Discussion on performer.s. Ship's fund $107.68. One man short. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Motion to hold weekly delegates' meetings to discuss disputes in over­ time and unnecessary beefs that might come up. Discussion on cleanli­ ness of living quarters and proper use of laundry. ANTINOUS (Waterman), July Chairman, J. Brady; Secretary, B. Walker. Ship came to Gulf on coast­ wise articles and no transportation was paid. "C" card men replaced in Tampa. Obtained new toaster. Repair ll.st to be submitted. Overtime not checked. New delegate, secretary and treasurer elected. Vote of thanks to delegate. Pantry to be kept clean. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Juno 2* —Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, J. Guard. Delegata discharged in SF. Ship's fund $10.50. Several hours dis­ puted OT. New delegate, secretar.vreporter elected. Repair list, submit­ ted. Light to be placed on aft on catwalk. Election of dept. represen­ tative to safety meeting. First safety meeting to be called Sat. 7/6. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 17—Chairman, F. Fatrick; Sacra­ tary, O. Constant. Ship's fund $44.22. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Poop deck to be swept down each day and washed down at least three times a week. Discussion on linen. Steward claims enough linen for round trip if every­ one turns in soiled linen each week. Delegate to get more cabs in NO on arrival. KYSKA (Waterman), June 23— Chairman, I. Music; Secretary, D. Maehan. One man missed ship; one man hospitalized; lodging and sub­ sistence, etc. to be turned in to pay­ off patrolman. Ship laid up in Osaka for emergency repairs—engine plant failure. Ship's fund $335. Short two men. Electrician to be turned in to patrolman for misconduct. Not enough pressure in bathrooms. Beef on OT. To see patrolman about same. Need new washing machine. Water rusty. Repair list to be made up by all de­ partments prior to payoff. SEAGARDEN (Fenn. Nov.), July 7— Chairman, D. Masslmer; Secretary, D. Coker. Some repairs completed. Clean ship. Ship's fund $23. Ask for contributions to fund. One man hos­ pitalized for eye injury—rejoined ship later. Vote of thanks to galley force for fine service. Men warned to re­ main sober for payoff. Members to clean rooms and return solihd linen when leaving ship. DEL SUD (Miss.), July 14—Chair­ man, W. Ferklns; Secretary, N. Fun- ken. Smooth trip, very good cooper­ ation from dept. delegates. Collection of $446.50 taken for hurricane victims at Lake Charles and Cameron. Ship's fund $106.71. Purchased new projector and four springs. New delegate elect­ ed. Receipt for money collected for hurricane victims sent to' St. Thomas. Washing machine to be kept clean. Flower wreath to be bought in Rio and thrown over side for brother -missing at sea last trip. ALCOA FEGASUS (Alcoa), July 9— Chairman, L. Phillips; Secretary, (none). Repair list submitted. Ship's fund $10.63. New treasurer elected. Rooms painted. New delegate elected. Suggestion to install fans in all bath­ rooms. DEL ALBA (Miss.), June 2»—Chair­ man, J. Mathews; Secretary, J. Halpln. Ship's fund $22.51. More stores needed for 120-da.v voyage. Letter sent to headquarters. Steward to check stores. Silence to be observed; doors to be locked to keep crew boys off passageways. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, E. Eriksen; Sac­ ratary, C. Yow. Four taxis available . for in NO. RepaU- list submitted. Ship's fund $44.22. Ship sailed short one man. Report accepted. Need good second-hand washing machine. Chairs in messhall need rei>airing, Foc'sles need painting. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June S— Chairman, W. Kumke; Secretary, J. Guard. Delegates to make out repair lists in duplicate and to be submitted before 72-hour period for ship-side work. Check list for all items not completed. Aditlonal safety sugges­ tions to be added to list. J.clters con­ cerning safely meetings to be mailed after discussion with patrolman; Ship's fund $10. $7 paid for sliipped member's gear and headquarters mall. 24 hours disputed OT—delayed sailing from Portland. One NMU man Joined vessel to replace wiper who was pro­ moted. New reefer to replace present one secured by line in me.sshall: to be-placed in usual position in pantry. Delegate to see captain about port draw. No more chipping after 5 PM aft near crew quarters. Sugge.st stop­ ping practice of securing gear foe sailing with only five men at least eight hoOrs before letting go. Need bigger and better slop chest. HASTINGS (Waterman), June ._ Chairman, R. Taylor; Secretary J. Wells. One man missed .ship: to be reported to patrolman. Headquarters to contact company regarding ship convcr.sioni Each watch to havo own room; two to a watch for engine and three for deck—not more tlian three to a room. Rathroom to be kept clean. Watch table in mcs.srooin to he restenciled; also deck dept. room. New library to be obtained In .4meriean port. Delegate to see captain about 2nd mate. ALCOA POLARIS (Aicoa), July 14 —Chairman, L. Echoff; Secretary, J. Hannon. Beef on shifting sliip from Paramaribo to Paranani. One man paid off in .San Juan. Few hours dis­ puted overtime. Men not to be put over side in Paramaribo because of plrhana fish. Washing macliine to be fixed, new spare parls needed. Cups to be returned after using. Keep bathrooms clean. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), July 26—Chairman, V. 'Szymansklf Secretary, C. Krelss. Five hours de­ layed sailing time Ok. Need air con­ ditioner for messhall—headquarters notified. Headquarters requested crew to extend articles for day and to •Ign. Ship's fund $50.09. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), (ne date) —Chairman, J. Westfall; Secretary, J. Delgado. Reef in deck dept. to be discussed with patrolman. Reports accepted. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), July 24—Chairman, N. Vosklan; Secretary, R. Knowles. Few minor beefs, to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Ship's fund $10..32. Some di.sputed OT. One man hospitalized In Sur.ibaya; rejoined ship later Reports accepted. To purchase new maga­ zines. New washing machine prom­ ised. Would like pasteurized milk in foreign ports. Need more lemons, name brand cigarettes. Drinking water tanks rusty, need cleaning. Pantry and messhall, showers, bath­ rooms need painting. Need more fly spray bombs. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), July 12—Chairman, C. Collins; Sec­ retary, V. Whitney. Ship's fund $43.34. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. TV rotor to be repaired. MAE (Bull), July 27—Chairman, H. Schwartz; Secretary, J. Kakelskl. New delegate elected. Story and pictures sent to LOG. Purchased playing cards and new TV antenna. Ship's fund $22.37. Repair list submitted. Report accepted. Request air conditioner on ship—patrolman to be notified. Dis­ cussion on air conditioning for all SlU ships; food situation—want mora variety in menus. Laundry to be kept clean. SEASTAR (Triton), July 21—Chair­ man, J. Starks; Secretary, M. Bugawan. Some disputed OT. New dele­ gate elected. Need new washing ma­ chine; new mattresses. Mate warned crew about public drinking In messrooms and passageways while ship i( In port. .Steward asked for sugges­ tions to Improve menu. ELIZABETH (Bull), July 31—Chair­ man, W. Janlsch; Secretary, B, O'Rourke. One man permitted to leave ship to attend father's funeral. To be cleared with headquarters. Beefs to be reported to delegates and discussed at meetings. Two members have beef—to be referred to patrol­ man. ORION STAR (Orion Shipping), July 7—Chairman, J. BIssonnet; Secretary, A. Morales. One man missed ship; one •man hospitalized. Report, accepted. New delegate elected. �• , ':y:m Aofost 16. 1987 SEAFARERS Pare Elerea IPG Lovers' Knot Hot Weather, Fair Shipping, NY Says NEW YORK—Seafarers in this port have managed to weather July's heat, but are still anxious to get off the beach. Shipping has continued to be favorable anchjobs are moving rapidly. — Among the vessels paying a very good job for the Union," off during the past period reports Claude Simmons, port were two Robin Line vessels, the agent. "Needless to say how much Robin Wentley and the Robin Gray. the Union and the membership "The boys on these ships are doing appreciates these crews staying on and doing such a bang up job, even though they are working un­ der adverse conditions." " Organizing Continues In other imion activities, the' Marine Allied Workers Division organizing drive in New York is continuing in high gear. Brothers on the beach have been coming forward to help maintain aroundthe-clock pickets around a few holdout companies. But it is ex­ NEW DELHI, India—Faced with pected that they will sign up cargo pile-ups and a threatened shortly. On the shipping side there were increase in freight charges, India has launched a drive to cut the 18 vessels paying off, six were in cargo jam that is tying up her port to be serviced and two signed major ports. If the government on. Simmons also announced that succeeds, the long spells Seafarers the SS Arlyn (Bull) would be crewspend in Indian ports will be ing up this week and then will sharply reduced by November, make a couple of trips to Bilboa, and dock operations will proceed Spain, with coal. The vessels paying off were the at a more normal rate. Seatrain New York, Seatrain Texas, Many Causes Seatrain Louisiana, (Seatrain); Behind the log jam is the Robin Wentley, Robin Gray (Robin); tremendous upsurge in cargo move­ Frances, Elizabeth, Beatrice (Bull); ments into India, the lack of mod­ Maxton, Almena, Ideal X (Water­ ern piers and cargo handling facili­ man); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Part­ ties, and the reluctance of Indian ner, Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); Cities longshoremen to use whatever Service Norfolk, Royal Oak (Cities automatic unloading machinery is Service); Grain Shipper (Grainavailable. Grain, for example, is fleet); and the Steel Architect sacked by hand in the hold. (Isthmian). The result is that although cargo The Steel Architect (Isthmian) is being unloaded at a record pace, and Robin Kirk (Robin) signed on. it is piling up on the docks and The Cities Service Miami (Cities snarling future loading operations. Service), Seatrain Savannah, Sea- , The bulk of the tied-up cargo is train New Jersey (Seatrain), Seawheat and grain from the United mar and Texmar (Calmar) were States. in transit. While not disclosing what it plans to do to eliminate the jam, India has announced that it hopes to have the bottleneck eliminated in three months. Seafarers who've been spending weeks in Indian harbors are hopeful that the gov­ ernment will be successful. More Than A Month's Wait POINT BARROW, Alaska.—The At present, ships calling at Government formally took posses­ Indian ports have to wait upwards sion of the $500 million Distant of a month to discharge and load Early Warning radar alarm system outbound cargo. One of the ships currently tied up is the Steel Trav­ Tuesday while a fleet of 100 supply eler (Isthmian), which was sched­ ships continued their urgent stor­ uled to clear Calcutta in 32 days. ing mission here and at other The ship has notified the Union Arctic outposts. Civilian technicians will operate that it will be there at least 15 the 3,000-mile line under an Air days longer. Earlier this summer, the SlU-contracted Northwestern Force contract. It is designed to Victory (Victory Carriers) spent 44 provide advance warning of ap­ days in Vizagapatam completing its proaching enemy bombers using loading operations. The situation the polar route to attack US and is just as bad in Bombay, where Canadian targets. Ships Supply Bases ships have had to spend 30 days The supply mission, generally waiting for a berth. known as "Operation Blue Jay," has been carried on for the past three summers during construction of the vast radar network. Each year ships from East and West Headquarters wishes to re­ Coast ports carrying a year's supply mind Seafarers that men who of replacement stores and parts are choosy about working cer­ converge on the Arctic bases dur­ tain overtime cannot expect an ing the summer while the northern equal number of OT hours with waters are free from ice. This is the only time ships can the rest of their d partment. In some crews men have been enter the area. During the rest of turning down unpleasant OT the year, emergency supplies and jobs and then demanding .o small parts are air-lifted in. Any come up with equal overtime ships caught in the area once the when the easier Jobs come along. ice closes in are truly "stuck" This practice is unfair to Sea­ there until the next summer. As in the past, this years' fleet farers who take OT jobs as they contains a number of privatelycome. The general objective is to operated ships manned by civilian equalize OT as much as possible seamen plus a large nucleus of but if a man refuses disagree­ Government-operated supply ships able jobs there is no require­ and oilers. Fewer than 20 civilianment that when an easier job manned ships are being used this comes along he can make up the summer. The entire supply fleet is overtime he turned down before. about 20 percent smaller than In 1956. - . [ India Seeks Solution For Port Jams Senate OK's Inflatable Life Rafts WASHINGTON —The United States has joined 30 other nations in approving the use of inflatable liferafts to supplement or replace conventional lifesaving apparatus on offshore passenger vessels. Adoption by the Senate of the liferaft amendment to the Interna­ tional Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea means that prac­ tically two-thirds of the nations which are parties to the conven­ tion have now okayed it. Unani­ mous approval by all 47 nations Is required before the amendment can actually be put into effect. Once the amendment has unani­ mous approval, shipowners will have the option of using either the inflatable rafts or conventional life­ boats and noninflatable-type rafts. The international safety conven­ tion sets forth uniform principles and rules for the promotion of maritime safety and can be amended from time to time by unanimous consent. The United Kingdom originally proposed the lifeboat amendment, following suc­ cessful experiments with this type of lifesaving gear on British fishing and passenger ships. One of the specific advantages of the new type of apparatus is its compact size and weight. Most of the rubber rafts can be stored In a lightweight suitcase and inflate automatically on contact with the water. They are similar to those used for many years on both mili­ tary and commercial aircraft. ^30-50'Again The shipping industry, long notorious for its boom and bust cycles, is currently in the mood for a slump which is com­ pounded of many causes. Part of it is the reaction to the closing and opening of the Suez Canal. The canal's closing brought about lots of breakouts and a rush of tanker business. Now that the crisis is over, there seems to be a surplus of ships on hand. Cutbacks in foreign aid and a decline in pur­ chases in the US by some nations who are trying to cut down on imports are other factors. In a situation of this kind, the "50-50" cargo preference act becomes even more important to US shipping. But along comes a farm lobby and starts crying for shipment of agricul­ tural products on foreign-flag ships. The only reason the outcry comes forth now is the avail­ ability of foreign-flag tonnage. The farm lobby figures the lower the ocean rates, the more farm products can be peddled overseas. But in its shortsightedness, it forgets that if US ships are laid up, the shortage of ships would put farmers at the mercy of the rate-makers. Nobody heard the farm lobby hollar last fall and winter when Suez was shut down and shipping space was at a pre­ mium. Farm groups were glad then that US ships were avail­ able to carry their cargoes. They can't have it both ways— cut-throat rates and plenty of shipping space. 4" Hurricane Relief Congratulations are in order for the many union men who donated their time and energy to help build homes for the families left desolate by Hurricane Audrey. Many of them worked around the clock on their weekends. Members of the building trades unions supplied the necessary technical skills while those unfamiliar with construction work chipped in where they could. Bus drivers drove the trucks and buses transporting the construction gangs from distant cities while Seafarers and unskilled laborers swung picks and shovels clearing sites and laying foundations. This unselfish service on the part of these union members means more than just the reconstruction of homes. Their work will help put hurricane victirhs back on their feet with­ out the burden of heavy debt which might in the end have fallen on the community. Many of them lost everything they owned—^homes, furnishings, livestock and cars—and were left without a cent to their name. But because of the helping hand from these trade union members they will at least have a roof over their hea^s. Seafarers and others whp are taking part in this^ op^eration^ have a. right to feel proud. • ^ • » 9-.m-thmtm• k m m.m DEW Line Job Ends Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ cJ.-S I'l'l k ; < i.' * ft.. f >'• - ip. �Par# Twelve ¥ SEAFARERS LOG Aurust 16, 1957 Director Visits Singapore ^Garden Spot* One of the highlights of the last Far East trip by the Steel Director was Singapore, with its famed "Tiger Balm Gardens," an outdoor museum of horrors and torture methods. Shutterbugs like John Carey (left) andjdeinx Ulrich made It a must on their list, because the gory, realistic tableaux spread over acres of parkland "have to be seen to be believed (right, and below)." Ritual slaying* of dragons and brutal forms of torture appear true to life in finely-detailed statuary and woodcarvingi at the Tiger Balm. Tongue-pulling methods (above) and butchery like the body-grinding machine (bottom, left) get full ploy. Animals por­ trayed are far cry from friendly chimps at the zoo. ..y.. * Aboard ship, crewmembers joe Bracht, Eddie Burke, Joe Bonilla and Leon White gag it up during a breather on decb. Burke pictures oldtimer Herman Meitx (left) and Joe Bonilla in sharp close-ups. Meitx has since pitched in on the American Coal beef as AB on the Thomas Paine. At right, Teddy, BR, gives Vince^ Mackelis a haircut in open air "barber shop." All photos are by Burke, John Carey and Reino Pelaso. T . ^PHS HOSPITAI. ORLEANS. LA, Simon Morrit John W. Bigwood Michael Murls Lylei Brunsoa Edward Northrof Cloiso Coat* William Paris Salem Cop* Winford Powell Chas. Cunningham Randolph RatcliS Roscoe Dearmon Lavon A. Ready Serlo M. DeSosa Wmtanr Reynolds Glrard E. Doty Joseph A. Ricks Sr. WUIlam Driseoll Toxie Samford Jan Englehardt Toefil SmigielskI Leon Gordon Wert A. Spencer Richard Graliski Paul J. Tate James Hudson Gerald Thaxton Samuel Hurst Lonnie R. Tickle William Jones James E. Ward Oliver Kenclrick Thomas Willis Edward C. Knapp ClilTurd Wuerll Leo Lang Robert Young George McFall Jacob Zimmer Robert P. Marion USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Wm. M. Barnett James McCoy Frank J. Bradley Fred Sulllns Wayne T. Center S. L. Woodruft Michael Delano USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar Adams Robert Larsen Gomer J. Bassler John D. Lewis Gordon Bell John L. Madden John H. Bove Damian G. Mercado Juan Burgos Robert A. Parker G. F. Crabtrea Frank S. Paylor Michael Delancy Cliarles Price David B. Dunn Michael Rendon Arthur Englehart James W. Rlst Antonio Fernandea Salvator Rivera T. S. Finnegan Jose Rodriguez Rufus Freeman Antonio Russo George Hall S. B. Saunders Lowell Harris P. W. Scidenberf Robert Henninger Thomas Tooina Henry Herkiniiein Fred L. Travis Alfred Kaju Harvey Tratvlck USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Amos Buz7elle Norman J. Moor* James J. Girolnml A. H. Ramos USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS G. B. Anderson F. G. Lakwylt H. M. Bumpass Harold J. Romero Clarence Fontenot Alfonso Sandino M. N, Gendron William Shaw USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana H. C. Mclssac Eladio Aris Albert MartinelU Fortunate Bacomo Vic Milazzo Joseph J. Bass Joaquin Miniz Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. DriscoU C. Osinski William Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guranick G. A. Puissegur Howard Hailey F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen George Shumaker BUly R. Hill Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H, Kilgore Stanley F. Sokol Ludwig Krlstlansen Michael L. Toth Frederick Landry Harry S. TuttTe Leonard Leidig Virgil E. Wllmoth Patrick McCann Pen P. Wing A. McGuigan Dester Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb C. M. Sturgls Francis J. Boner; Maximo Tangalla Frank Peskurlc Chas. T. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF, Noah C. Carver E. A. Rodriguez Vincent D'Amato Sung C. Wang Thomae D. Foster G. L, Warrington Michael J. Gaudio '' USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Charles A. Mosf Wade B. Hnrrell H. E. Skipper Wm. V. Kouzounas Leslie F, Swegaa Jlmmie Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL e NEW YORK, NY K. T, Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittle John C. Palmer James R, Hodge* August Panepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS J, P, Williamson VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Robert McCutcheon USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Howard Abell Lucas Hernandei Ludwik Borowik David Miller Victor B. Cooper Edward Morales Clarence Crevier James Portway Emil Dupont John Rekstln Leo Dwyer Charles Rice Alberto Espino Walter Saichuk Gorman Glaze Robert O, Smith MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD, Francisco Bueno Ti/.,.. Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK, Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the^ men involved, �SEAFARERS Auffust 18, 1957 KATHRYN (Bull), July 30—Chilr. man, M. Zaionskat tacratary, P. Cor* nlor. Bosun'a Job open due to illness, ^placement aent. Beef concerning Snd officer and OS to be discussed with patrolman in NY. Ship's fund 06. Beport accepted. Contact patrolBian about hot water. Menus to ba typed and placed on tables. NATALIE (Intercontlnantal), July 10 —Chairman, J. NIcholscn; Secratary, B. Tonar. One man logged. One man missed ship after failing to perform duties for 19 days. Report accepted. Delegate discussed chief steward and pantryman's failure to turn to and warned crew about fouling up. Dis­ cussion on draws. MV PONCE, (Ponca), July 30— Chairman, F. Millar; Secratary, W. Haatar. Beef with chief mate about on time for draw* and opening of slop chest. Coalship Vet Tells All In Verse KERN HILLS (NO. Atlantic Marine), July 14—Chairman, F. Throp; Secre­ tary, J. Oorello. One man missed ship; one man hospitalized. Crew getting off after a fiVi mo. trip. New iron purchased. Ship's fund $10.55. Some disputed OT. Ship to be fumigated. Discussion on repair list. Rooms to be left clean for new crew. Nobo(Jy can argue the fact that the SIU veterans and oldtimers from the SUP,,MFOW and MCS active in the American Coal beef really have it on the ball. These brothers of the SIU of NA, acknowledged "Ancient Mariners" in maritime today, are sailing below their regu--* lar ratings under substandard low from SUP Brother George aboard these ships in the front­ non-union conditions, again Gourdin, who's sailing OS on the line of the beef. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfield), June 30—Chairman, J. Parks; Secretary, W. Walker. Two men logged. Cable to headquarters. Do­ nations for relief of disaster victims In La. and Texas totaled $440 from officers and crew. Amount to be sent* via radio to Salvation Army. Ship's fund $1.24. Discussion on loundry facilities. Suggestion to secure new drain for washing machine and new scuppers in laundry room. 8EATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), July IS—Chairman, M. Chapman; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Headquarters no­ tified to have patrolman pay off ship Sunday. Chief mate has foc'sle keys. Clothes not to be left too long in washing machine. Use bulletin board for ship business oniy. Ship's fund $22.10. Any raggestions for new con­ tract negotiaiions to be brought up at meeting. Food orders mixed up. More cooperation requested. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. Request air conditioning be installed. Discus­ sion about dill pickles in messhall. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, T. Montemarlno; Secretary, P. Brady. One bosun. Patrolman to meet ship in Tampa. Ship's fund $18.03. Laundry to be kept clean. Obtain stoppers for laundry sink. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), July 14—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, O. Payne. Some repairs made. Other repairs to be listed. Shore leave hours which were not ailowed will be claimed as OT and taken up with patrolman: list times correctly. Trav­ elers' checks draw in Halifax. Soma disputed overtime to be taken up with patrolman. 585'/i shore leave re­ striction. Reports accepted. All cots and extra linen to be returned. Mid­ ships house, foc'sles to be kept clean­ er. All rooms to be cleaned for pay­ off. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), July 6—Chairman, W. Simpson; Secretary, K. Foster. Most repairs completed. Ship's fund $7. Two members fined $50 for not stand­ ing watch. . New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to two crew members for purchasing large quantity of fancy Ice cream and making cold drinks at coffee time during hot weather. DEL ORO (Miss.), May 25—Chair­ man, U. Sanders; Secretary, H. Gar­ des. Disputed overtime. Awaiting New York decision on penalty cargo wages from voyage No. 40. Commit­ tee to obtain safety report for cap­ tain on two accidents. Sanitary men to work two hours daily and keep ship clean. Ship's fund $70A.5, Pur­ chased reading material. Few hours disputed OT. New delegate elected. Suggestion that ship be stored for 90 days instead of 80. Discussion on cleanliness of laundry. July 22—Chairman, U. Sanford; Sec­ ratary, W. Davanncy. Five men logged. One man hospitalized, return­ ing on Del Norte. Ship's fund $32.02. Some disputed OT. Question on OT for man carried to Bahia. and signed on as repatriated seaman. To call meeting with patrolman about over­ due OT and penalty cargo pay. Keys to be made for messhall and pantry. Messhall and pantry to be locked while ship in port. Porthole screens and hooks for coffee cups to be or­ dered. Discussion on rancid butter. DEL SOL (Miss.), July 7—Chairman, W. Murrell; Secretary, R. Simmons. Ship's fund $15. No beefs: everything running smoothly. Report accepted. To set up laundry cleaning schedule. Numbers to be stenciled over bunks for fire boat drills. Bunks to ba made and kept clean. man missed ship. Reports accepted. Remove cots from poop deck. Need new screen for portholes. Repair list to be made up. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), July 10—Chairman, B. Hanford; Sec­ retary, C. Chandler. Ship's fund $37.50. Some disputed OT and launch service. Delayed sailing. Vote of thanks to steward for job well done. Cots to be removed from deck. Ship to be sprayed for roaches. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), May 25—Chairman, R. SIrols; Secre­ tary, P. Haraye. Ship's fund $21. One man missed ship. Report accepted. Keep messroom clean. Doors to be locked while in port, except gangway side door. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), July 1?— Chairman, P. Van Wygerden; Secre­ tary, A. Smith. Everything running smoothly. Reports accepted. Officials to investigate trouble between 3rd assistant and oiler. Suggestion that hospital be put In shape for any emergencies. proving the time-worn adage that "good union men never grow old." Now, an added talent is showing itself, typified by the verses be­ coal ship Martha Berry. Writing Making no apologies for his from Spain, on his way ''home. rhyming efforts, he makes his point Brother Gourdin sent in this "LOG- plain, showing how keenly the oldA-RHYTHM" on behalf of the men timers on the coal ships feel. LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Ancient Mariners .By GEORGE GOURDIN, SUP. The American Coal Shipping Company, With John L. Lewis laying the keel. Has Joe Curran acting as bosun With an NMU man at the wheel. Well, the court finally reached a decision That it thought was mighty swell. It ruled that the oldest discharges Would solve the problem well. They started with just a few ships. Good old Uncle Sam promising more; To ship the coal the miners work. Costing the taxpayers money galore. The sailor men came from far and wide. To compete for their organization; Some of the discharges were tattered and torn, But they passed ev'ry examination. This set-up started like a dream Till John and Joe concluded. To recruit the mates and engineers With only mine union men included. Joe Curran tried all angles to win. He dug deep in his larder; Shanghaied a few that had retired. Sent an SOS to Snug Harbor. The MEBA and MM&P Went into action on this phony deal. They asked injunctions and won it in court, To teach John and Joe not to steal. The SIU really challenged this move; With the percentage of men in its favor. It'll sign this contract and sail these ships. And be an asset to organized labor. Curran and NMU could've had these jobs Jf he'd agreed in a good union way. To sail with the mates from the MM&P And engineers from the MEBA. Just as I end this line of chatter, I learn from an NMU man. That the retired and disabled aboard these ships Were depriived of their pension plan. The SIU was full of fight. About this time, you can bet, They didn't like the shady deal That the rank-and-file mates would get. They were told their wives would get the checks While they sailed on this flea-bitten scow, But it seems the promise wasn't well kept. As the landlord wants the rent right nowl VENORE (Ore Nay.), July II—Chair­ man, C. Webb; Secretary, T. Cummlngs. One man short. Baker left ship at Canal for wife's burial. Thanked crew for $345 donations. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate eleeted. Recreation room to be kept clean. Cups to be returned. ..Soiled linen to be turned in. Washing machine to be turned off when finished and kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Ropeyarn Art Not Lost Yet Seafarer Frederik Ouwe­ neel has sailed under ten dif­ ferent flags in the last quarter DEL CAMPO (Miss.), June 21 — Chairman, J. Gelssler; Secretary, E. Mcsley. Repairs completed. More stores put aboard. No beefs. Good crew, fine cooperation. Almost all hands equipped with deep water fish­ ing tackle for fine eating fish. Ship's fund $11.25. Coal beef communica­ tion read. Old timers doing fine job to help win beef. Report accepted. Delegate re-elected. Laundry to be kept clean: keep noise down in pas­ sageways. Vote of thanks to delegate for good Job. ~ May 25—Chairman, J. Lapatle; Sec­ retary, R. TIndell. All repairs com­ pleted. Members warned about foul­ ing up. Food beef—70 days' stores for 80 day trip. Ship's fund $11.25. Delegate did good job in settling beefs. Some disputed OT. Report ac­ cepted. Need new pump for washing machine. Delegate and steward to see about shortage of stores. MATTHEW THORNTON (Grain Fleet)—Juno 29—Chairman, C. Carl­ son; Secratary, R. Lee. Beef made FAIRPORT (Waterman), July 14— on small sized mattresses, turned Chairman, J. Nelson; Secretary, W. over to patrolman in Baltimore, noth­ Stark. No Logs received. Two men ing could be done since former stew­ missed ship—squared away. Ship's' ard had accepted them. Company fund $28. Few hours disputed OT. should not be penalized for mistake Repair list turned in. Three men made by one of our men. Repairs fired. Motion that headquarters try have been taken care of. Motion made for better retirement plan. Need new to donate $1 each for ship's fund. iron. Suggestion to use three per­ Take good care of fans and washing colators for coffee each meal. Vote machine, no spare parts aboard. Re­ of thanks to steward dept. To check turn cups to pantry from deck. Burly Pace Thirteen LOG Frederik Ouweneel shows ofF some of the designs he's mode dur­ ing the current voyage of the Fort Hoskins. He soys he used 17 fathoms of 21 thread in the sunflower alone (left). The statuettes flanking the lamp are made from yellow soap and the lamp itself out of rope yarn. It looks like he's earned that nickname. century and, to the surprise of no one, "none of those ships can com­ pete with the stars and stripes." Starting with his native Hollajid. Ouweneel has also sailed under the English, Greek, Norwegian, Swed­ ish, Liberian, Panamanian, Syrian and Israeli flags but "the best thing that ever happened to me w.-^a when I got my SIU book. I am very proud of it." Known to his shipmates on the Fort Hoskins and other SIU ships as "The Flying Dutchman" or "Rope-Yarn Dutch," Ouweneel h.3s put his varied sailing experiences to good use. Using odds and ends of ropeyarns, he's following in the tradition of the old sailing ship hands who made mats and designs with intricate knots and splices to while away their time. This may be a kind of a lost art form today, but it won't disappear altogether while sailors like Ouweneel are at it. By Bernard Seaman �F««* FAorteen SEAFARERS '5ea-Spray' —By S»afanr Robert fink *'Back again? You must have made same ports as last trip/ SlU, A&G District SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND Ill SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....810 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 1 WILMINGTON NEW YORK 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S MONTREAL 128V4 Hollls St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM Ontario 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, 61714 Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, N3 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 THOROLD, Ontario Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) 1? NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE.... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you ar* an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS • ••••••• CITY STATE ,1. ZONE... QUEBEC Quebec SAINT JOHN NB 44 Sault-au-Matelot Phone: 3-1569 177 Prince William St. OX 2-3431 Great Lakes District ALPENA Ancnat 19, 195T Asks Reduction In Job Calls II as ordinary seaman on thia vessel on a voyaga from trio Gulf to Santos and on to the Far East. Crewmembers whoso To the Editor: _ names I recall are Frenchy To the Editor: There has been much discus­ Michelet, Rebel Haskell and The following is a copy of a sion recently around the hall Singletary. letter which the chief aboard about reducing the number of I guess I was what you would the Samuel F. Miller sent to the daily shipping calls. I feel It call a charter member of the company's marine superlntendwould be a good Idea. SIU, Joining in April, 1939, and ant. A reduced number of calls being issued book G-133, Dur­ William C. Brown would allow members on the ing the war I was in the Navy Engine delegate beach to give more care to (drafted), and after it back to affairs at home, to other busi­ sailing as AB, 3rd mate and 2nd "Captain J. A. Johnson nesses If they have them, and to mate. Vice President St Marine Super­ things like reporting to the un­ My present occupation as a intendent employment Insurance office. salesman gives me ample time Everybody would then have to think about times gone by. Boston Shipping Corporation time to do these things and still I have pictures of all the ships 153 Milk Street not miss out on the shipping I have sailed in except the old Boston 4, Massachusetts calls at the hall. Arizpa. Certainly I would be I would suggest having two grateful for information leading "Dear Captain: "We are due to make arrival calls in the morning and two in to a copy of same. I can be the afternoon. The AM calls reached at 8376 Arnold Street, in about six hours having com­ pleted voyage No, 1, As you could be at 10 and 11, and at 2 Dearborn 6, Michigan, know the first voyage after and 4 PM on weekday afters Maurice £. Llxotte breakout is generally a pretty noons. There could be one busy one from an engineering Saturday morning call at 10 AM, standpoint. This has been no as well as calls at any time for exception. emergencies. On the same subject, there "For all practical purposes I seems to be no reason for hav­ To the Editor: have had no first assistant for ing our regular membership I'm writing to let the mem­ the entire voyage. One paid off meetings start at 7 PM, when bership know about the good in Honolulu with a back injury they could be started at 6 PM, food and pastries the Steel and I have had the other as a or even earlier, once the daily Advocate has been enjoying two passenger from Pusan to the calls are completed. This would trips running to Japan and States. allow the members time to ful­ Korea. "If it had not been for the full fill other commitments they Last trip we had Sherman cooperation and over-contract can't take care of after the Wright and Herb Knowles hand­ obligation of the entire unli­ meeting and would still enable ling the key jobs in the galley. censed engine department per­ men on the ships, who wished This trip we again have Herby sonnel I would really have had to, to get to the meeting after putting out the food "mother a rough time. As it is, the plant work. used to cook" and if you don't Is in excellent condition. Voyage John Jellette like the first entree, he's got repairs will be very minor. two more you can choose from. "I am handing a copy of this Tom Ulisse is the pastry chef letter to William C. Brown, and his French bread and garlic engine department delegate for bread is out of the Seafarers International To the Editor: this world. Pizza Union. I would be happy to have The following note was re­ pie, jelly dough­ him or any other member of the ceived from the chief engineer nuts and cream unlicensed engine department on this vessel after a fire at sea. puffs are a few with me at any time in the Ship's delegate of the delicacies future as a shipmate." SS Grain Shipper that help make Charles B. McCoy this a happy Chief engineer "To All Departments: crew. t t i "My own personal thanks to That's not all. all of you, each and every one, We got them Ulisse for a job well done, for your co­ right down to operation In the assistance you the last man. Chief cook Know­ gave in fighting the fire we had les swears by his third cook, To the Editor: in the boiler room on the 19th Berton Meade, and galleyman, I wish to express my thanks of June at sea. Through your ef­ Johnny Jackson, as two of the and appreciation, through the forts and attention to duty wa greatest to work with... medium of the LOG, to the offi­ averted what could have been a Keeping a clean pantry and cers and crew brothers of the catastrophe, only because every­ dishing out fine salads we have SS Venore. Their kind and gen­ one did his bit. We controlled Ralph Fitzpatric. In our spotless erous donation, plus their sym­ the fire and brought the ship messroom we have A1 Rios, a pathy, excelled anything I have in." mighty sharp first-class waiter. ever run across. They donated G. F. Brady Sitting back in his arm chair, enough money for my plane fare Chief engineer smiling because he's got such a home and to help with the it it bunch of good, dependable guys funeral expenses of my wife working for him is Chief Stew­ who died when I was a week at ard Aussie Shrimpton. He's the sea, man who doesn't get any credit I also wish to thank the offi­ To the Editor: when the food is good. cers of the welfare services de­ Would any of you oldtimer.4 In closing I want to thank the partment in Baltimore for their have any idea where I may crew and delegates for full aid and help. They took care of obtain a photograph of the old cooperation and thereby making all matters until my return and SS Arizpa belonging to the my job an easy one. helped me after I had gotten Mobile Oceanic Line? I made Luke A. Ciamboll back. my last trip prior to World War Ship's delegate Ronald P. Hannigan Chief Engineer High On SIU Advocate Boasts Culslnog Not Chow SIU HAIL DIRECIORT BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 ,...276 State St. BOSTON James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Ahercom St. E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GiUette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1609-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews, Joint LOG 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone; Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St Phone: Essex 5-2410 Chief Praises Men For Saving Ship Venore Rates Tops With Him Has Soft Spot For Old Arizpa Seafarer Makes Splash On Return To PI Home Back for a visit to his native town of Botolon, in Zombalei province, Philippine Islands, Seafarer Max Felix (seated, canter) played host to provin­ cial and local officials at gath­ ering in his lister's^ home. Flanking Max were Jaime Ferrer, Under-Secretary of Agriculture for the notional government (left), and Manuel D. Barreto, Governor of Zomboles Province (right). Others present included Mayor Juan Gunem of Botolon (seated, 3rd from left). Senator Ferrer was private secretary to the Iota Philippine President Ramon Mogsoysay, who also come from ZamDoles province. " �SEAFARERS Aufust 16. 1957 LOG Happy Birthday! All of the follovAng SIU families have received a $200 maternity bene/ efit plus a $23 bond from the Union in the baby's name: $> - t $1 t 3» » » Sandra Kay Smith, bora July 1, 1957, to. Seafarer and Mrs. Robert G. Smith, Houston, Tex. 4" t Melba Jean Rynes, born January 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawson P. J. Rynes, Summerville, Fla. 4> t • 4" Maria Trinidad Garcia, bora Bryan Lewis Wallace, born July 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl June 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Trinidad Garcia, Galveston, Tex. C. Wallace, La Marque, Tex. 4> 4» 4" i i 4> t 4^ » * Konff Yuen Yuengr, born July 19, Gordon L. Peck Jr., born April 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Yuen 13,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gor­ Pow Yueng. New York City. don L. Peck, New Orleans, La. Dewey L. Milton Jr., born July Donna Marie Booth, bora June 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ Dewey L. Milton, Roanoke, Va. ton R. Booth, Tickfaw, La. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment, Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. I t. ^ i. Miriam Torres, born July 7,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond Torres, Brooklyn, NY. 4> 4> Joseph E. Thomas, Jr. born June 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph £. Thomas, Berkeley, Cal. Looking mighty spry, retired Seafarer Walter Stoll of Savannah sends greetings to for­ mer shipmates as he prepares to celebrate his 75th birthday next Wednesday, August 21st. Stoll is one of the SIU brothers receiving the $150 monthly disability-pension. Israel Trade Now Normal TEL AVIV — A spokesman for 4 4 4 Ernest Charles Biinkerhoff, born the Foreign Ministry here said that July 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Israeli shipping through the Gulf Albert Brinkerhoff, Yulan, NY. of Aqaba is back to normal and that disruption is not expected. Confidence, informed sources in­ dicated, was placed in Secretary of State Dulles' recent assurance to the Israel ambassador that Saudi Arabia would not interfere with Aqaba shipping. It was also an­ nounced that the freighter Athlit is enroute from South Africa to Israel's port of Elath. EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South AHantic and East Coast of United States. WFL-68, 15850 KCo Ships In Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue • • • Every Sunday. 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) ' WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America WCO-2240? KCs West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT U.S. Passenger Liners Safest, CG Stndy Finds /-'Ai! WASHINGTON—^When it comes to safety, American pas­ senger liners are far ahead of foreign carriers. That was the decisive conclusion of a Coast Guard report released last month compar-^ ing US and international holm. The Coast Guard implied standards for ship construc­ that an American ship hit the same Donna Lynn Bryan, born July 14, Brian Anderson Alston, bom July 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ernest Oscar Wm. Alston, Berkeley, Calif. K. Bryan, Houston, Tex. Patricia McKinney, born July 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melville McKinney Jr., Camden, NJ. J. i Vivian and IVilllam Mora, born June 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph A, Mora, New York, NY. Pare Fifteen Personals Walter Yeoke, Losmar Contact William Davies at 2727 De Anza Trailer Harbor, San Diego 9, California. Phone — Broadway 3-3211. 4 4 4 Chief Mate Thomas Heaney Nick Leone Bob Walker would like to get in touch with you. His address is 219-48th street. Union City, NJ. Telephone—Union 4-8627. 4 4 4 Former Matthew Thornton Crewmembers Will the men who worked on the Matthew Thornton on April 29th in the No. 5 hold please contact Stephen Emerson. He lives in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas. 4 4 tion. The report, detailing the way would probably have been case for American construction able to keep from heeling as badly, standards, was made public by the and might not have capsized. The Coast Guard also pointed House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, which asked for a study after out that American ships are less likely than foreign ships to be the sinking of the Andrea Doria. The Coast Guard pointed out destroyed by fire. The 1948 Conven­ that American passenger liners tion provides for three types of outstrip foreign competition most structural fire protection, with one sharply in compartmentation and setting out a comprehensive stand­ damage stability, two of the most ard of structural fire protection, important areas involving safety. and the other two methods merely The US is in a class by itself in requiring specific detecting and ex­ provisions for structural fire pro­ tinguishing equipment. The Coast tection, which combines protection Guard pointed out that American and control. It also tops foreign ships use the first method, which shipping in lifeboat launching pro­ eliminates combustible materials cedures, safety communication and from -the structure work of the vessel, and requires a series of fire other fire-fighting devices. American ships are built to barriers to minimize fire spread. higher standards of compartmen­ All European carriers use methods tation than foreign carriers, the 2 and 3. The report concludes: "Safety is Coast Guard reported. According a comparative quality that is meas­ to the 1948 International Conven­ tion lor the Safety of Life at Sea, ured in terms of probabilities. ships must be built with a subdivi­ Accordingly, it cannot be positively sion factor of .48. American ships, stated that a particular vessel will constructed under Coast Guard or will not be involved in a catas­ standards, must have a subdivision trophe. However, the accumulation factor of .35. The difference means of "extras" of the type previously that foreign ships can barely with­ indicated in this letter, definitely stand damage to two adjacent main increases the probabilities of an compartments without sinking, American Merchant Marine with a while American ships might bf safety record second to none." able to stand up even if three adja­ cent main compartments were damaged. US ships also lead foreign com­ petition in damage stability, or the ability of the vessel to keep from The iceberg season is finally capsizing or heeling over exces­ sively after damage. The 1948 over, one month later than usual. convention and the Coast Guard's The international ice patrol has standards require ships to be able been closed down until next spring to withstand safely damage to two after an unusually heavy plague of adjacent main compartments ex­ 'bergs. Normally, the ice menace ends tending inboard approximately 18 feet. But American ships must about July 1 and the patrols are also be able to remain afloat and withdrawn on the 15th of July. But on a reasonably steady keel if the this year the big ice mountains damage length is 46 feet, while the have been so numerous that ocean 1948 convention allows a damage shipping has been forced to travel length of only 291^ feet. The on track B rather than the normal Coast Guard said the ability of the northernmost track C used gener­ ships to survive under the greater ally in the summertime. The huge 'bergs break off the assumed damage is particularly important where wing tanks are Greenland ice pack because of melting due to warmer weather in involved. Differences in compartmentation the Arctic spring season. This year, and damage stability were high­ apparently, milder weather in the lighted by the sinking of the An­ far north resulted in a heavier than drea Doria, which had its wing usual production of bergs with con­ tanks ripped open by the Stock­ sequent peril to shipping. Atlantic Ice Danger Ends 4 M. Roy Fraiser Sam Spade left money for you with Chris at the Green Frog in San Francisco on July 19th. 4 4 4 Ralph Ewing Please contact J. W. Hamilton, 20 Grand Avenue, Hicksville, NY. It is urgent. 4 4 4 Mike M. Perez Lilly Saldana (Mrs. Eddie Roe) would like you to get in touch with her at 9619 E. Avenue N., Houston 12, Texas. 4 4 4 Merwyn E. Watson Would you please contact M. E. Lizotte at 8376 Arnold, Dearborn 6, Michigan. 4 4 4 Samuel Joseph Anderson Contact your wife at 8023 Stedman Street, Houston, 1*0X38. She will be, thereja a Seafarer! 7wa •pRicesAraifio<fj/<i BAffm/lgAMPAEWYC^S/UC/lfF^/^S ARe SSAKPD fVP. rue MEMBERS OF W Wf/^e/.T TIME YouksArrHE fiAU. •\ �Vol. XIX No. 17 » OFFICIAL SEAFARERS ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION * LOG AlHIHtf U 1957 ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT > AFL.CIQ Union Men Rebuild For Storm Victims Seafarers Aid In La, Home-Building Drive NEW ORLEANS—In the wake of hurricane Audrey and its devastating tidal wave that left thousands homeless and claimed a toll of more than 600 persons dead and missing in the Cameron, La., area,-*^ AFL-CIO unions organized flood and wind-devastated area, quickly to join with other the AFL-CIO and the American agencies in relief for the disaster Red Cross joined forces to restore victims. homes which had been completely Spurred by the knowledge that demolished. The Red Cross pro­ many SIU members and their fam­ vided building materials, food and ilies suifered great loss and hard­ shelter for the home builders. AFLship, Seafarers in Louisiana have CIO trade unionists, responding to taken a leading part in the trade a program outlined by Victor Busunion effort to provide prompt and sie, president of the Louisiana needed relief. In New Orleans, the State Labor Council, volunteered SIU membership gave generously their labor to build houses on week­ to a disaster relief fund raised by ends. the New Orleans Central Labor Ten Seafarers were members of Council which, as the LOG went the first New Orleans team of 37 to press, had climbed to nearly workers that moved into Cameron $25,000. on the weekend of August 3 to Seafarers also pitched in to do launch the big volunteer mass con­ their part to help building trades struction project. craftsmen with one of the most The New Orleans contingent was dramatic phases of the relief pro one group of nearly 150 AFL-CIO gram^mass construction of homes union members who worked in 100Group o Seafarers are up bright ond early at 4 AM to fofn New Orleans contingent of volunteer for the homeless. degree heat that weekend in a con­ home buildws headed for Cameron, Louisiana. Men are front (I to r) Herman Troxclair, SIU patrol­ As thh waters receded from the struction marathon which com­ man; LOUIS O Lwry, John Calamla; middle rowfl to r) lames Lea, Larry Von Lofton, Douglas "Smiley" pleted five new homes for families Clauisen, Tom Goul^ patrolman; rear {I to rj Bill Mitchell, Bernle Guarino, Bob Creel. Other Sea­ left desolate by the hurricane. farers left from Lake Charles. Under the glaring sun construc­ tion crews from Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Shreveport joined the New Orleans men in the massive task of clearing sites and reconstructing homes WASHINGTON — Proposals to from foundations to rooftops. The extend the trade-in authority of work on the five homes was com­ the Maritime Administration for pleted in less than 36 hours. Some another five years have been ap­ of the gangs worked far into the proved by the House Merchant night under floodlights powered by Marine Committee. Specifically, portable generators. Houses were the proposed legislation would ex­ built for two families in Creole, tend until June 30, 1962, the MA's one in Cameron and two In Grand power to buy trade-in ships 12 Chernier. years old or older from private Putting into full play the tradi­ operators. tional trademarks of the seafaring The original legislation had pro­ trade—special skills, brawn and vided for the trade-ins to take ability to work as a team—the Sea­ place when the ships were 17 years farers, by all accounts, made a of age. This was amended subse­ valuable contribution to the pro­ quently with the amendment due gram. In hours of diligent and to run out on June 30, 1958. conscientious labor, extending over Maritime wants the extension of Saturday and Sunday and sand­ the amendment so that it can get wiched in between two six-hour bus earlier action on replacement of rides, the New Orleans construction Foundation for new home In Cameron goes up as soon as gang arrived. Even bus driver W. A. Pollc shipping fleets and spread out the team, which included skilled crafts­ pitched in, shedding his uniform to lend a hand. Homes were put up In other flood-stricken towns with men from the various building replacement program. some of the volunteers working far Into tho night under floodlights to make the target of completing a Shipowner groups have also trades union, completed a house number of houses each weekend. gone on record for the measure, and turned it over to the owner, inasmuch as it gives them more ready for occupancy. leeway on the ships they trade in. The following weekend, more than a dozen Seafarers moved into the area to assist in the important work of laying foundations on which other teams would erect houses during the weekend. SAN FRANCISCO —Former The work was carried on within President Herbert Hoover was sight of fields still littered with a guest of American President debris from homes hit by the hur­ Lines aboard the liner President ricane. "I sure never thought it was Hoover on the occasion of his as bad as this," said C. K. Carter, 83rd birthday. Members of the Shreveport contractor and member Marine Cooks and Stewards of the AFL-CIO Carpenters Union Union in the ship's steward de­ there. "I saw the London Blitz and partment turned out an elab­ a lot of other things in World War orate birthday feed including a II, and this would sure match it. birthday cake modeled after the It may even be worse." ship with a lighted candle in its The AFL-CIO councils and the single stack. Red Cross plan to build at least 25 The party was served cham­ houses in the same manner on com­ pagne, shrimp curry, lobster ing weekends, depending of the Newburg, prawns and other weather and the amount of mate­ elaborate culinary preparations. rials on hand. The attitude of the One hundred fifty guests were volunteer workers was summed up Smiling members of New Orleani AFL-CIO volunteer team pose for photo In front of completed at the party which was hosted by one man who paused to say, "I house. Picture was taken by John Herrmann, New Orleans photographer, and AFL-CIO member by Ralph K. Davies and George came down here for the sake of my who volunteered his services to make film documentaiy. Other volunteer groups from Lake Charles, Killion, board chairman and city and my union, but now I just want to be here to help these Pfesident of APL. Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Alexandria also workea on home-building projects which are scheduled people." to continue for several more weeks. Ask Wider Trade-In Bill APL Liner Is Host To Hoover 1: 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 2, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COURT VOIDS BAN ON SIU PICKETING FARM LOBBY RAPS ’50-50’ AGAIN SIU RETAINS COAL JOB LEAD DESPITE CO. AID TO NMU CURRAN DUCKS OUT OF BLACKLIST; PASSES BUCK TO SHIPOWNERS COURT THROWS OUT LA. SHERIFF’S PICKET BAN ON SEAFARERS HUB QUIET; PICK-UP DUE FARM BLOC LAUNCHES RENEWED ATTACK ON’50-50’ PRACTICES PHS WARNS OF ASIA FLU OUTBREAK THROUGHOUT US ANOTHER BILLION FARM AID OKAYED ; ’50-50’ INTACT ALASKA FISHERY PACT WON FIRST P-A BOX SHIP DUE ON MAIDEN RUN IN SEPT. WC PENSION MERGER NEARING FINAL OKAY INDIA SEEKS SOLUTION FOR PORT JAMS SENATE OK’S INFLATABLE LIFE RAFTS U.S. PASSENGER LINERS SAFEST, CG STUDY FINDS ISRAEL TRADE NOW NORMAL UNION MEN REBUILD FOR STORM VICTIMS ASK WIDER TRADE-IN BILL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/02/1957 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. XIX, No. 17 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/10b09dc9385ec7dafb3da9840e7306c3.PDF d5b4becd80a1f33ba46abcab014e9b4a PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG * OFFICIAL GROAN OP THi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Av Oldtimers from the A&G District and West Coast affiliates take it easy between calls for American Coal vessels and enjoy the sun outside the SIU Colley St. hall set up for the coal beef in Norfolk. Pictured (1-r) are Charles West, SUP; Danny Gorman, A&G; Wallie Pottle, Fred Brown, MC&S; and F. P. Marquez, A&G. At latest count SIU still leads NMU 100-94 in jobs. (Story on Page 2.) SIU STRIKES BULL UNE IN WAGE BEEF i •. Story On Page 3 2 Gulf Victories Boost SIU Streak Canadian SIU Signs Up British-Flag Cableship -Stories On Page 2 Story On Page 16 f iiiiiiliiiliiiiil'" |||||i|||||| I All's Quief On Bull Line Pier. Francisco Cornier, AB (bottom), and P. Cardone, OS, lead the parade of SIU crewmembers off the Kath^n after the SIU struck Bull Line in a wage reopening dispute. At right, Seafarers Harry Singleton, engine utility (left) and Joe Wagner, bosun, walk the deserted pier, which is tied up by a 24-hour picket line. The MEBA and the MM&P later set-up picketlines in .sepa­ rate wage disputes with the company. The Frances, Beatrice and Elizabeth have also been idled by the beef, which is confined to Bull Hind's Brooklyn terminal at this time. (Stories on Page 3.) i t Ii - f/Bff L Oa^ / j •j �SEAFARERS Pae® Two August 30, 1953 LOG SlU Adds 2 Victories in Gulf Baroid Pact Ups Pay $S0-$7S Per Month Magco Tugs Go Sill 2-1 in La. Tideiands Eiection NEW ORLEANS—Turning down a desperate, last-minute management attempt to deprive them of bona fide union rep­ resentation, tugboatmen employed by the Magco Towing Company here voied for the^ SIU by a majority of more than two to one in a National tors. Labor Relations Board elec­ The agreement also extended coverage of the SIU Harbor tion this week. Wins Mount Up The official NLRB count and Inland Waterways Divi--*was 14 to 6 in favor of representa­ The SIU election victory in • Provision for leaves of ab­ sion's welfare plan to the Magco Towing and the new tion by the SIU's Harbor and Baroid tugboatmen and their sence up to 30 days annually. contract for National Lead's Inland Waterways Division. The NEW ORLEANS—^Wage increases ranging from $50 to $75 a month were won for tugboatmen of the recently-organized Baroid Division of the National Lead Company in a collective bargaining agreement just completed by SIU-HIWD negoti- families. In a National Labor Relations Board election here June 10-11, the men voted four to one for SIUHIWD representation. The bar­ gaining unit includes 18 employees. Other principal contract gains won for the men include the fol­ lowing items: • Two weeks annual vacation. • Vast improvements in ship­ board living and working condi­ tions. • Job security guarantees spelled out in comprehensive seniority provisions governing layoffs and promotions, plus a tightly-worded grievance and arbitration proced­ ure. • Union shop and other union security clauses. • Seven paid holidays annually. • Medical examination proced­ ure providing for exams by com­ pany physicians and the US Public Health Service, with New Orleans' Ochsner Clinic to act as a referee at the company's expense in disputed cases. The company, which began op­ erations little more than a year ago with one boat, is a major sup­ plier of drilling mud and chemicals used in the Louisiana tideiands oil exploration and production indus­ try. This industry is rapidly grow­ ing. It operates four small pushertype towboats and one service barge in the intracoastal canal from New Orleans to Cameron, La., and in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Baroid just completed a big production plant on the indus­ trial canal here. > Baroid Division are but two of the forward strides made in be­ half of Atlantic and Gulf Coast harbor and inland waterways workers in recent months. Last March the SIU-HIWD scored a major victory by breaking into the non-union tideiands oil in­ dustry and signing Phillips Pe­ troleum to a contract. In April the HIWD won top contract con­ ditions for the 286 employees of the G&H tugboat company, largest in the West Gulf. Fol­ lowing this, the HIWD also won important contract gains for both licensed and unlicensed tug and barge worker's ip the Baltimore area after topheavy SIU majorities of 28-0, 127-9, 19-0 and 64-0 in several NLRB elections. Curran Adds To Raw Record In Latest Blacklist Stand It's by no means a record, but NMU President Joe Curran's latest unholy alliance hasn't even lasted out the usual 90-day trial period. Since the SEAFARERS LOG first published the story of the NMU-AMMI shipowner arrangement for an industry-wide blacklist, Curran has been bailing out-* on his accomplices faster than [ the blacklist agreement, however, flimsy reason NMU companies and the LOG has learned that it could refuse to hire them. j'ou can bounce a ball. The interesting thing about Cur­ When the LOG broke the story, hasn't heen voided, despite Cur­ ran's selection of Marine Index as Curran characteristically donned ran's public "protests." Still smarting from the unsched­ a target of his blasting is that it his mask of indignation and ran off press releases "informing" his uled exposure of the NMU-AMMI points up the man's consistency at AMMI colleagues that he wouldn't blacklist setup, Curran self-con­ being inconsistent. For example: In the NMU "Pilot" of May 23 go for any such blacklist scheme. sciously cast about for another And his signature was scarcely dry scapegoat. He found one in the ijust three months ago), the Marine on the agreement. That left Ralph Marine Index Bureau, the outfit Index Bureau was quoted as an au­ Casey, AMMI president, out in left which was to keep the records of thority on statistics about seamen. field—all alone, even if only for NMU men fired as the result of At that time, Curran had no quar­ propaganda purposes. He still had shipboard loggings, for which rel with the facts it presented; its reports were taken and delivered to the NMU membership as gospel. Imagine, therefore, the confusion among NMU men when they read the "Pilot" of August 15 fafter the LOG exposure of the NMU-AMMIMarine Index blacklist deal). In that issue, Curran called the Ma­ rine Index Bureau "the world's worst source of information about seamen." The Bureau's handling of statistics, Curran piously pointed out, "has consistently provided am­ munition for elements seeking to undermine safeguards set up for the protection of seamen. . ." Curran's "can't-live-without-youin - May - but - how -1 - hate - you (Continued on page 15) Odd Chair' Magco towboatmen followed the example of other harbor and Inland waterways workers in this area who have been turning to the SIU in steadily increasing numbers for assistance in raising substandard wages and working conditions 'n unorganized fleets. Management in Magco fought the SIU all the way. On the eve of the election the company sought to influence the vote in its favor by holding "command perform­ ance" parlies in New Orleans and Lake Charles. "The men were not deceived by these tactics," said Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU New Orleans port agent. "They stood steadfast in their determination to win the right to have SIU representation. "They were aware that if the company had any real interest in their welfare, it would have dis­ played it by extending decent wages and conditions to them long ago. One man who had been em­ ployed by the company three years ago said the two parties given by management during the election (Continued on page 15) SIU TUG RAMMED -2 LOST TAMPA—Two SIU men lost their lives last Friday when a barge broke loose in heavy seas and rammed and sank the Bluestack tug "Kay R" outside the harbor entrance. The two SIU men lost are George Hicks of Tampa and George Cartwright of Oldtown, Fla., who were trapped in the engine room when the tug capsized. The "Kay R" had been towing two loaded barges when one snapped her lines and crashed into the tug's stem. Bodies of both men were thrown clear of the wreck and were later recovered two miles from the scene of the disaster. All other crewmembers escaped injury. SUP oldtimer Phi! Treanor looks bewildered, over the many tricks Curran has pulled out of his hat in the ACS beef. Phil and his brother Charlie came to Norfolk toi bid for coal ship berths. SIU Holds Coal Lead; NMU Mum NORFOLK—The usual La­ bor Day quiet won't be felt much here this year. The bat­ tle to put replacements on Ameri­ can Coal ships resumes this week. On tap for possible replacements are the Coal Miner and the Harry L. Glucksman, which is due in tomorrow. All crewed up but still in port is the Casimir Pulaski, which arrived last week but still hasn't taken on any cargo. The company's favoritism for the National Maritime Union still hasn't been able to overturn the SIU lead in jobs, which stands at 100 to 94. SIU hasn't been headed in jobs since a Federal court order last spring knocked out the companyNMU contract and required crewmembers for the seven coal ships to be hired strictly on the basis of seniority in the industry. Unable to publish the actual Job standings since it's behind, NMU continues to cry "foul" and "lies" in a bid to rally the wavering sup­ port of its own members. Th* union has been financing its end of the coal drive by hitting up NMU members to take $5 "Hiring Hall Defense Fund" stamps, but a steady pitch in the "Pilot" for more "contributions" is bearing little fruit. The fund Is admittedly running more and more behind. Besides SIU-A&G veterans. West Coast oldtimers from the Sailors Union, Marine Firemen and Mar­ ine Cooks and Stewards Union have turned out to compete for jobs in a Joint effort to win tha beef. SEAFARERS LOG Aug. 30, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 18 PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer HERBEBT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art.Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY, GUU Area Repr«sentative. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic A Culf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NV. Tel. HYaclnth f-6600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under he Act of Aug. 24, 1912. •i'jan I'li ii.i ,• »in t.'- Some like fo read, some to write, while others merely like to sit and doze. Whatever it is, it helps to pass the time away between calls for the American Coal ships. Pictured above at the SIU Colley Street hall in Norfolk ore (left tp right) Danny Gorman, Sig Johnspn, MC&S„and, Robert Donahue, also of the A&G. �August 30, 195T SEAFARERS Fagre Three ' LOG SIU Strikes Bull Line In Wage Beef 1 Unable to make any headway in wage talks with th^ Bull Line after two months of negotiations, the SIU, struck the company at its Brooklyn terminal on Foot and mounted patrolmen watch as SlU pickets Bill Brown and Nicholas Goresh stand for the LOG photographer. Scores of policemen stand guard around the deserted Bull Line piers. Goresh was serving in the steward department on the SS Frances when the SlU strike was called. SUP Seeks Family Benefits, Expanded WC Joint Action SAN FRANCISCO—Negotiations are under way with trustees of the SUP Welfare Plan to obtain a full range of medical and hospital benefits for the wives and dependent children of members of the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, -fSUP Secretary Morris Weis-"*" ditions have helped bring today's berger said a plan similar to Coast operators as the SIU Pacific seagoing man to the point where he can readily raise a family the one already effective in District. ttie Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and the Marine Firemen's Union is being sought. He ad'ded that efforts may be directed in the future to setting up a joint plan to cover .all three unions. Joint action among the three West Coast SIU affiliates on a combined pension plan is already nearing completion. This will mean a mer­ ger of the three existing pension programs and possibly pave the way for expanded benefits through savings in various costs. The unions already negotiate Jointly on contracts with most West In a referendum vote last sum­ mer, members of the Sailors Union authorized negotiations for Blue Cross or similar coverage for their families to be paid for by monthly contributions. This plan was later shelved with membership approval due to the various legal and prac­ tical problems that developed. One of the principal reasons for seeking the dependents' coverage at this time, Weisberger pointed out, is the growing emergence of family men among the SUP mem­ bership. Stabilized employment, plus good wages and working con- Message To SUP, MFOW & MCS For Joint Labor Day Edition The action of the Pacific District unions of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America in issuing a joint special Labor Day edition of their publications is an historicai develop­ ment in maritime. The International congratulates each of the affiliates involved in this forward-looking project. It is fitting that the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marino Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union should utilize the occasion of Labor Day to demonstrate their unity of purpose and their common objective of serving and advancing the cause of West Coast seafaring people, all of whom are joined under banner of the SIU of NA. The SUP and the MFOW and their memberships have their individual solid trade union traditions, built over years of struggle and accomplishment in protecting and furthering tha welfare of seafaring men. They have now been joined by tha Marine Cooks and Stewards, who already have shown clearly ' their ability to contribute to the well-being of ship's cooks and stewards, as well as to the maritime labor movement in generaL This joint Labor Day edition, presenting information on a cooperative basis to the respective memberships is testimony to the SIU Pacific District unions' determination to work to­ gether for the good of all the people they represent, and to their awareness (ff the strong relationship among all SIU of NA unions. In behalf of the International, we salute the SUP, the MFOW and the MCS for their awareness of the mutual benefits of joint, cooperative trade union effort, as evidenced by this com­ bined Labor Day edition of the "West Coast Sailors," "The Marine Fireman," and the "Stewards News." Fraternally, • Paul Hall, President Seafarers International Union ^ r North America, AFL-CIO and establish a permanent shoreside home. He noted also that the SUP had in the past provided a variety of other benefits for its members which other unions did not have, particularly homes and other bene­ fits for union oldtimers. At the time, a large percentage of the Sailors membership was unmar­ ried, but union records now show that this situation has changed. In other joint action among the Sailors, Firemen and Cooks, the three unions have combined their individual newspapers to issue a joint special "Labor Day" edition today. The special issue will carry news of all three unions. Regular editions of all three publications will be issued on schedule next month. » Monday, August 19. The four-ship installation has heen tied up tight ever since hy a 24-hour picketline manned by Sea­ farers. The strike was called in ac­ rates, all retroactive to July 1, cord with prior membership 1957. Present basic monthly wages for authorization after the Un­ an AB under the SIU agreement ion's negotiating committee (Continued on page 15) reported a breakdown in dis­ cussions with company repre­ sentatives. First ship affected was the Frances, which was tied up soon after her arrival at the 20th Street pier the day the strike began. Since then, the Kathryn, Beatrice and Elizabeth have been idled. The strike is confined to the com­ pany's Brooklyn terminal at this time. . Lines Observed Two days after the SIU walk­ A formal hearing on th« out, the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Bene­ SIU's petition for an NLRB ficial Association struck the com­ election on the eight Robin pany in separate disputes on mone­ Line ships now owned and operated tary matters. The radio officers by Moore-McCormack is expected union, staff officers, teamsters ana on September 16. A&G headquar­ longshoremen are respecting all ters is awaiting confirmation of thir lines. tentative date. Bull Line went into court a week An informal pre-hearing confer­ ago seeking a restraining order ence of SIU, NMU and Mooreagainst picketing but after a hear­ McCormack representatives waa ing on Tuesday Justice John E. held last Thursday, August 22, with Cone of the State Supreme Court NLRB examiner L. J. Lurie. At­ reserved decision on the company tending for the SIU were assistant petition. secretary-treasurer Claude Sim­ The SIU originally moved to re­ mons; Seymour W. Miller, tti® open its agreement under the union's general counsel, and Wil­ standard reopening clause calling liam Feldesman, of Miller's office. for talks on wages and other mone­ The SIU filed its election peti­ tary items at the initiation of either tion on August 9 to protect the party. job rights of Seafarers on Robin Talks with Bull Line reached an Line ships after Moore-McCormack impasse a few days before the placed them under the jurisdiction strike call over demands for par­ of the NMU contract. ity with the West Coast scale on This was done despite the wishes overtime and penalty rates plus an of the men involved and a long across the board 20 percent in­ record of SIU bargaining in behalf crease in wages, OT and penalty of these crewmembers. Hearing Due On Robin / Ship Vote MMP, MEBA Strike Bull Line Faced with the Bull Line's flat rejection of their wage demands, members of two AFL-CIO licensed officers unions walked off the company's ships ten days ago at its Brooklyn terminal. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association set up separate picketlines two days following SIU strike action in a separate wage dispute. MEBA and the MM&P are seeking a six percent general wage increase plus additional compensation for the licensed deck and engine officers. The two unions opened talks on ,^une 15 under terms of a wage review clause in their agreements with Bull Line. No Agreement Reached Talks since that time failed to produce any agree­ ment on the issues. Earlier, the MEBA notified its members on Bull Line ships that the company had flatly refused its proposals and that unless tliere was a change in the picture "it may be necessary for the union to resort to economic action." A similar position was set forth by the MM&P on behalf of the deck officers. An injunction petition against both unions similar to the one sought against the SIU is still pending in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Decision on the peti­ tion by Bull Line has been reserved pending further study by Justice John E. Cone. Teamsters, longshoremen, radio officers and pursers arc observing all lines. Licensed engine and deck oKicers fake their turn picketing at the Bull Line terminol. I •-."J I �Page Four SEAFARERS Scholarship Winner Eyeing New Career August 30, 1957 LOG Some 300 members of Boston Mailers Union 16 have completely stopped the presses at three lead­ ing Boston papers with their strike for higher wages. The mailers are seeking pay parity with mailers in other major cities. Boston's scale is $94.13, while the average scale in other major cities is $108 to the pre-nursing course ... Now $110. The strike proved effective Miss De Vries, who is 18, was that I have received a scholarship born in New York. But she has when other craft unions refused ... I realize I can afford four spent most of her life on a farm to cross the union's picket lines. i. ^ ^ in Pennsylvania, where she learned how to raise, train and The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, with a total membership of about 220,000, has been ac­ cepted for affiliation with the AFLClO providing questions of juris­ diction and constitutional matters can be straightened out. The jur­ isdictional issue involves relations with two similar railroad brother­ hoods and the constitutional ques­ WASHINGTON—An ICC tion concerns a racial provision in examiner has recommended the BRT constitution. the denial of Pan-Atlantic's t i Joyce DeVries (left) and dad application to purchase the oper­ Peter DeVries, SIU steward. Harry Singer, a long-time mem­ ating rights of Agwilines, Inc. ber of the Newspaper Guild of New The SIU company is seeking to show thoroughbred dogs who were York, received a check for $18,buy out operators with inactive bred on the farm along with the 240 in severance pay when he recoastal certificates in an effort to usual assortment of farm live­ tiregl from the New York Post. stock. Singer, who had been sports editor protect its own investment in She attended local grammar and of the Bi;onx Home News, remained equipment and facilities for trail- junior high schools, and when the in that position when the News was ership operations. Expanded trailer family moved to Hatboro ment to taken over by the Post. He had a school at Upper Moreland High total service record of 45 years and aervice is due to start up soon. School. There she compiled an was entitled to 100 weeks sever­ Pan-Atlantic's present certifi­ cate covers all of the ports for outstanding scholastic record while ance pay under the Guild contract. which Agwilines holds operating taking an active part in school The sum is believed to be the larg­ est severance payment collected by rights, with the exception of Key sports. Last fall. Miss De Vries entered any individual under the Guild West. While P-A is not now inter­ ested in servicing Key West, it Cedar Crest College, a girls' school contract. t 4- t wants to make certain it will not in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where auddenly be confronted with she made the dean's list in her Strategy is being planned for an "overnight" competition from that second term and won further all-out organizing drive among em­ awards in athletics and music. ployees of Cone Bros. Contracting area. The Interstate Commerce Com­ During the summer break she is Co., one of Florida's largest high­ mission examiner noted that the working as a waitress at a bible way construction firms. Wages are purpose of the purchase was "not conference in Sandy Cove, Mary­ the main reason for the drive. Un­ der the present scale skilled crafts­ to reactivate it but to extinguish land. Miss De Vries' father, Seafarer men get $1.35 or $1.40 an hour tt through merger." He said the ICC had no authority to assist a Peter De Vries, sails as chief stew­ while unskilled workers get only $1 or slightly higher an hour. An ard on SIU ships. carrier in that fashion. still floating on a cloud from the news that she had won one of the SIU $6,000 scholarship awards, Joyce De Vries, daugh­ ter of Seafarer Peter De Vries, has come down to earth long enough to make plans for her years of college. Therefore, I am future. contemplating a career in physical Originally, she said, "I chose therapy." Snag P-A's Bid To Buy Coast Line overwhelming majority of the firm's 1,100 workers have signed pledge cards with unions in the construction and building trades fields. More than 400 members of Ma­ chinists Local 63 put in a fourhour day at the Iron Fireman plant in Portland, Oregon, to help a fel­ low worker. Pay checks totalling $5,800 were turned over to Gerry Gaage and his wife. The couple recently lost their three small daughters and almost all of their possessions after fire destroyed their home. Plans for the work­ day benefit were arranged by un­ ion and company officials. Int'l Safety Confab Sought WASHINGTON—The House Merchant Marine Committee has called on the State De­ partment to initiate a new Inter­ national Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. The convention would revise the recommendations of the 1948 convention in the light of findings about the Andrea DoriaStockholm tragedy a year ago. Last month, a Coast Guard re­ port called American 'passenger liners the safest in the world. The CG report implied that an Ameri­ can ship hit the way the Doria was. would probably have been able to keep from heeling as badly and might not have capsized. Welcoming Party for SIU Dad Posing for the LOG photographer on a visit to the New Orleans Hall are Mrs. Bernie Guarino, Seafarer Louis Guorino and Bon­ nie Ann Guarino, 2I/2, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Bernie Guarino. Uncle Louis brought his niece and sister-in-law into the hall to meet dad on his return from a foreign voyage. AA/y WAY YOU SLICE IT.. . . . make sure you are using a good tool. Putting it another way, a sharp, keen knife slices the meat. A dull blade is liable to slice the meat handler, because a dull knife is an inefficient tool which is more difficult to control. What goes for the galley is true anywhere else on the ship. The screwdriver with'the chewed-up bit, the hammer with a loose head, the splayed chisel—all these are dangerous to the man who uses them. What's more they make a hard job out of an easy one and an im­ possible job out of a hard pne. Use the right tool; use the good tool and save yourself from injury. i ^ AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP ff -1 • -J . �AutDst 30, 1957 SEAFARERS Explosions Sink Liberian Tanker LOG Page Fin Weisberger Raps MSTS As Senate Slates Probe WASHINGON—Never popular with union seamen because of its direct competition with private shipping and belowstandard conditions, the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice was raked over the coals-• this month by SUP Secretary ferring qualified seamen for em­ ployment . . . results of referrals Morris Weisberger. The head of the SlU-affiliated were gratifying. ..." MSTS operates 298 ships, of Sailors Union of the Pacific chal­ lenged a lengthy article attempting which 245 are owned by the Gov­ to justify the MSTS in the "United ernment, and employs more than States Naval Institute Proceed­ 12.000 seamen. Its 1958 budget, not ings." He called it "a studied ef­ yet approved, amounts to $481 mil­ fort to ignore the record of Amer­ lion. ican seamen's unions whose train­ ing and supplying the necessary personnel during both wars has never been questioned." An investigation of MSTS has Dense smoke pours from the decks of the tanker World Splendour after two explosions crippled the been scheduled for the near future ship off Gilbraltar last week. The 40.000-ton Liberian-flag vessel sank later while under tow. All but by the Senate Foreign Commerce five of the tanker's complement of 88 were reported rescued. The vessel, manned mostly by Indians Committee. Chairman Sen. Warren under Greek officers, was owned by the StaVros Niarchos shipping interests. G. Magnuson. said the committee would try to learn whether MSTS is getting larger than Congress in­ BALTIMORE — Organizing tended, and will compare its oper­ efforts among the tugboat ating costs and relative efficiency companies in the Greater with private shipping operations. Special emphasis would be Baltimore area is continuing in placed on areas where MSTS poses high gear. Interim contracts have Government competi­ already been signed with the A behind-the-scenes effort to interfere in the internal affairs of marine unions is being "unnecessary Sadowski Towing Co., and the tion with private enterprise." revived by outside individuals intent on using the labor movement-for their personal benefit. Berg Towing Co. Training Program Shipping has again been off, port One of the figures reported behind the meddling move is Ben Sterling, New York at­ Weisberger contrasted the Gov­ agent Earl Sheppard stated, so torney identified with a num--*-—^ —— —• ernment outlay of "many millions ber of involvements in the in­ and sign the ships..." He ex­ in a hurried program to train 'land­ there are plenty of men on the ternal business of marine un­ plained that he referred to all lubbers' to become efficient sea­ beach to handle whatever jobs may ions. The tactic in such operations unlicensed and licensed jobs men" with the no-cost training pro­ come along. There were 10 vessels paying is the employment of disruptive aboard ship. grams established by the maritime off, seven signing on, and 15 in and unwitting elements to carry This odorous project eventually unions. He cited a Government transit during the past two-week the ball inside the union—in its drew the fire of the International cost figure of $654 per man. period. The Santore, Chilore, meetings, shipboard bull-sessions Transportworkers Federation, a The SUP secretary also noted Feltore, Cubore, Chilore (Ore); and through deceptive literature. worldwide organization represent­ an editorial in "The New York Seamar (C a 1 m a r) and Evelyn, Sterling has admittedly dis­ ing legitimate unions in the trans­ Times" of October 1, 1942, which Mae, Emilia and Angelina (Bull) pensed large sums of money to in­ portation field. The ITF action, said in part: paid off. Vessels signing on were dividuals willing to serve as dis­ taken at its 1955 conference in Bel­ "If this nation has done too little the Santore, Chilore, Oremar, rupters and betrayers of their un­ gium, nailed the UlSU as an outfit for its friends overseas, the fault Feltore, Cubore (Ore) and Seamar ions and their fellow union mem­ formed to "exploit" seafaring men. does not lie with the merchant and Bethcoaster (Calmar). bers' security in the marine in­ The ITF condemned the UlSU and seamen. For every crew lost other Alcoa's Partner, Runner, Pega­ dustry. These activities backfired those associated with it for "these crews have appeared on the docks. sus, Worker, Pilgrim, and Puritan; several times in the past. malpractices..." They did not have to be taken from the Robin Locksley, Robin Gray In February, 1955, the Marine Another example of the extent of jails or kidnapped in mean streets, (Robin); Venore, Baltore, Santore, Engineers Beneficial Association, Sterling's involvement in internal as occurred in the great days of Oremar, Marore (Ore) and BethAFL-CIO, took action which led union affairs was his own testimony the Elizabethan adventurers. The coaster and Texmai' (Calmar) were to the severance of his role as under examination by a New Jer­ sea has known no greater glory in transit. There were no major counsel to that union's New Yoiic sey prosecutor last October. Ster­ than they have cast over it." Attorney Benjamin B. Sterling beefs on any of the vessels. Local 33. The MEBA action fol­ Weisberger emphasized that the ling at that time confessed to leaves New York police sta­ lowed, a study of involvements by handling at least $30,000 of funds, unions' opposition to MSTS was tion after being questioned outside elements in the internal part of which were used in the plot simply based on the fact that "the concerning attempted murder affairs of marine unions. to murder SlU Secretary-Treasurer maritime industry appears to be of SlU Secretary-Treasurer Over the years, Sterling has been Paul Hall. Some $4,000 of the the only major American industry known for his association with Paul Hall at the end of 1954. money passed out by Sterling in which private enterprise must A reminder fi-om SlU head­ several unsuccessful attempts to served as a down payment to James contend with Government competi­ quarters cautions all Seafarers gain an influential position in vir­ Further evidence of Sterling's Cobb, the hired triggerman now tion." leaving their ships to contact tually every maritime union. His contempt for legitimate marine Dew-Line Role Praised serving a 5-7 year sentence for his the hall in ample time to allow activities in this regard have been unionism and the welfare and part in the plot. The same issue of the "West the Union to dispatch a replace­ directed against tlie SlU, the Na­ security of the seafaring man was Coast Sailors" detailing the SUP The NMU's experience with ma­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ tional Maritime Union, the MEBA pin-pointed by his association and neuvers by outside individuals to blast against the magazine article fore paying off may cause a de­ and the Masters, Mates and Pilots. activity with a dues-grabbing outfit carried a letter from the MSTS Sterling also worked with the chartered by the ILA—the United bust into its intei-nal affairs in 1954 commander for the Pacific area layed sailing, force the ship to International Longshoremen's Asso­ International Seamen's Union —• caused the NMU "Pilot" to state: praising the union's role in man­ sail short of the manning re­ ciation after that organization was which sought to victimize already "This smear literature... comes ning the DEW-Line supply ships quirements and needlessly make expelled from the American Feder­ suffering crewmembers aboard from a group of lawyers, 'ambu­ this summer. The latter lauded the the work tougher for your ship­ ation of Labor for failing to operate Panamanian, Liberian and .other lance chasers,' no less, who would union's "valuable assistance in re­ mates. like to get their hands on some as a trade union. He was irrefut­ runaway-flag ships. ably identified with discredited The pihony UlSU also had an union business, and through that elements seeking to destroy the ambitious but fore-doomed plan, as victimize seamen for the profit of a AFL-ClO's efforts to build a demo­ related by one of its former offi­ few...The presence of lawyers in cratic union of longshore workers cials: "When the AFL and CIO this conspiracy is clear enough... WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany has All of the foregoing disclosures on the waterfront. contracts run out, we will jump in been appointed a member of the United States delegation to slowed down the activities of the professional union meddlers. Acti­ the forthcoming session of the United Nations General Asvity in this direction was halted •fsembly. because it was difficult for them The appointment, in recog­ to have their paid accomplices nition of the labor move­ stand up inside the union; it was ment's part in helping to build too easy for them to be exposed for a peaceful, prosperous world, wai what they were. There followed a period of relative quiet. announced by President Eisen­ Now, however, for some reason hower. The AFL-CIO Executive they believe this is the proper Council adopted a resolution laud­ moment to renew this activity. ing the Administration's action. And, as the evidence indicates, First Labor Delegate they have decided to send their paid stooges into the marine unions President Meany Is the first once again. Their job is to create leader of the American labor move­ confusion, suspicion and anything ment to serve as a delegate to the else that will serve their master's UN Assembly. Other union leaders e75*-4^>\v!BMCr •XZIS E.BALTiAO^ ultimate goal. have been named in the past as But, as the record indicates — alternate delegates and advisers to once the maneuver is exposed, the special groups. The General Assem­ seafaring man is capable of putting bly sessions open Sept. 17 in New & V. .-a•-r' the proper label on the operation. AFL-CIO Presr George Meany York. Phony Fronts Renewing Bid To Influence Marine Unions Baltimore Tug Drive Adds Pacts Quitting Ship? Notify Union MEANY NAMED TO UN PORT O' CALL ^AAlTiMpRB J| - ' .^1 '1 �Pare Sir SEAFARERS LOG Annist SO, 1957 Absentee Balloting Rules Still Rough Absentee balloting procedures have been modified slightly since last year, but it is still pretty hard for seamen to vote in state and national elections. The latest procedures in--*dude a new "franked" post­ ing information available to sea­ card application form for men. Accordingly the cards are being distributed to US Shipping Commissioners, shipping com­ panies, seamen's institutes and clubs and the maritime unions, in­ cluding the SIU. The postcards are acceptable in all states except New Mexico and Puerto Rico, where absentee bal­ loting is not permitted, and in Alabama, Louisiana and Pennsyl­ vania, where it is restricted to members of the armed forces. Other areas permit seamen to vote by absentee ballot, but regis­ tration must be made in person These are Florida and the terri­ tories of Alaska and the Virgin Spirits are high among union members aboard a bus heading from New Orleans for the AFL-CIOIslands. sponsored volunteer home building project at Cameron, La. Seated in the bus are Seafarer Bob Other states permit absentee Creel and Painters Union representative Francis Tardy (second row, left). Behind Tardy is A. P. Stod­ voting in general elections but not dard, president. New Orleans Central Labor Council. Phillip Piro, secretary. New Orleans Building in primaries. These are Con­ necticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Trades Council, stands in rear. At right, (wearing white cap) is Seafarer Larry Von Lofton. New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. One of the major difficulties in absentee voting is that states do not mail ballots out until a few LAKE CHARLES—An eyewitness account of relief efforts in the Hurricane Audrey weeks before the election, with disaster area from Seafarer Abner L. Raiford proudly recounts "the great job" being done by most states allowing a maximum of SIU men and other trade unionists in Louisiana. one month. That does not allow Unskilled workers, includ--*" the seaman enough time to get his ballot back in. Seafarers filing for ing large SIU contingents from ing the way for skilled construc­ eron," virites Raiford. "It's a great absentee ballots should check here and New Orleans, are tion workers to take over on week­ pleasure to be their ship's itinerary to get an ac­ working alongside building trades ends after other jobs and have able to give a curate address covering the period craftsmen to help erect new homes been returning to assist on Satur­ helping hand to these people and in which the state ballots will be for the hurricane victims. SIU men days and Sundays as well. "Just back after a day at Cam- to belong to a have turned out weekdays prepar­ mailed out. Union such as the SIU . . . with good men who answer the call when disaster EARLIEST DATE EARLIEST DATE MAIL APPLICATION PRIMARY happens . . . ACCEPTED BALLOT MAILED STATE REGISTRATION VOTE "It's a very sad Alabama No absentee voting for seamen 30 days before Arizona yes 30 days to Saturday 9/11 picture out here ... it makes one preceding election sick. Old people -with their life's 20 days before primary Arkansas not required 60 days before 7/31 30 days before general work gone and nothing to look California yes (automatic 20 days before 6/5 any time forward to . . . young ones who when voted) will hopefully outlive all this. yes 30 days before Colorado 90 days before 9/11 Connecticut yes two mos. before varies two mos. before "There's not a house left stand­ Delaware yes 60 days before 8/25 any time ing for miles. About the only thing Florida 45 days before no 5/8 any time left is a little statue of the Virgin Georgia yes when printed any time 9/12 yes (automatic Mary left untouched . . . Rooftops Idaho 30 days before 60 days before 8/14 when voted) tiu'n up 20 miles away, boats ap­ Illinois yes . 45 days before 4/10 100 days before pear on dry land miles from, the Indiana 30 before any primary yes (automatic 30 before primary 5/8 when applying) 60 before general 60 before general water ... It makes one sit up and Iowa 40 days before yes (automatic any time 6/4 take notice of his surroundings . . , when voted) You wonder what will be next." Kansas yes 21 before primary 120 before primary 8/7 25 before general 60 before general Raiford said he had worked with Kentucky when available yes (automatic any time up to 8/4 with application) 10 days before two gangs from the New Orleans Louisiana No ab.sentee votingjor seamen SIU hall and one gang of Seafarers Maine yes (automatic 30 before primary & State any time 6/18 from this area. He said there was with application) 45 before Presidential Maryland yes (automatic 55 days before plenty of work to be done but vol­ any time 5/7 with ballot) unteers are coming forth to help Massachusetts yes (automatic Indefinite any time 9/18 when applying) do the job. Michigan yes 45 days before 75 days before 8/7 Several hundred persons lost Minnesota yes when avaUable 45 days before 9/11 their lives and damage in the mil­ Mississippi yes 60 before primary 60 days before 8/28 40 before general and special lions was reported In the wake of Missouri yes 60 days before any time 8/7 . Hurricane Audrey after it struck Montana yes 30 days before • 45 days before 6/5 the Louisiana-Texas border area Nebraska yes 15 days before 5/15 90 days before two months ago. Nevada yes when printed 98 days before 9/4 absentee ballots, and a change in the date on which Mississippi will mail ballots to absentee voters Under its new rules, Mississippi will send ballots out 40 days be fore general and special elections Previously, the ballots were mailed only 30 days in advance. In other respects, the balloting procedures are unchanged. The re- Still Loves Those Reds —Bridges Harry Bridges, whose West Coast longshoremen's union was bounced from the CIO in 1950 on charges of Communistdomination, still makes no bones about his feelings about the Com­ mies, especially in the labor move­ ment. Appearing on a major television •how recently. Bridges openly ad­ mitted to a nation-wide audience that he has no objection to Com­ munists holding union office. Bridges, who's often been ac­ cused of using the ILWU as an initrument for his own political Ideas, also was asked what his union would do if the US decided, for instance, to send arms or troops from the West Coast to fight the Chinese Reds. "Is it alright," he was asked, "for yoiu- union to strike and sabotage the plans of your own dovernment?" "Well, it could be," Bridges said, "that's happened before." In reent months, especially, Bridges as been strongly urging a resump­ tion of trade with Red China. The ILWU in the past has been the subject of a number of Gov­ ernment probes of Communism, both in this country and Hawaii, #nd is currently a target of the Senate Internal Security Subcomthittee's Investigation of CommuUlsm on the East and Gulf coasts. The Government is attempting to show that Bridges has infil­ trated the East and Gulf coasts With a view toward taking over J the longshor^cmcn on these coasts. Digest Of State Laws On Absentee Voting New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah io •ult is that the states control the voting procedure itself, and some •tates still do not permit absentee voting by seamen. Others have sys­ tems that make it difficult for a seamen's vote to count. The "Federal Voting Assistance Act," passed in 1955, requires the Maritime Administration to make Federal application cards and vot- SIU On Job For Storm Victims 3 General elections will be held Novemiber 5 in New Jer­ sey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Other elections —for local officials and on constitutional amendm e n t s and referendum measures— will be conducted in Connec­ ticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, and Utah. Post card applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from SIU headquar­ ters. For additional informa­ tion about elections, consult appropriate state or local officials. < • SIU Has Ballots Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rice yes (automatic 9/11 when applying) yes 4/17 No absentee voting for anybody yes (automatic 6/5 when applying) yes (automatic 5/26 when applying) yes 6/28 yes 5/8 yes 7/3 yes (automatic 5/18 with ballot) No absentee voting for seamen yes 9/17 yes 6/12 yes 6/5 yes (automatic 8/2 with ballot) No registration required 7/28 yes (automatic 9/11 with baUot) yes 9/11 yes 7/9 yes (automatic 9/11 with ballot) yes 5/8 yes 7/30 yes (automatic 8/21 when voted) No absentee voting for seamen it I any time 20 days before any time 24 days before any time 40 days before any time 60 days before 30 dE^2 before after Jan. 1 any time 60 days before 21 days before 60 days before when available 60 days before any time any time any time any time 20 days before when available • 20 before primary 70 before general After Sept. 10 any time 30 days before when available when printed any time any time after July 1 30 days before 90 days before 25 days before any time 60 days before any time 0 70 days before 21 days before when printed : -1 •tt m.i' "if.y"- •:Sl .. •/t V 'vrt-• ' ' .un-iiUfjo'. Boston Lists One CS Payoff BOSTON—^There was not much activity on the shipping side in this port during the past two weeks. The Council Gi'ove (Cities Serv­ ice) was the only vessel paying off and signing on during the period. The SS Valley Forge (Peninsular Nav.) stopped into port for re­ pairs before continuing on her trip to Spain. Shipping for the next period, reports James Sheehan, port agent, also looks slow. No pay!• -r offO'ttre-'expected aS'^yvfi'^ " ' "' �Anrnst so, 195V SEAFARERS LOG Pace Sevea YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH MA Scraps 50-50 For Japan Seafarer's Gnide To Better Bnyin^ With New Cargo Value Plan By Sidney MargoUus 'Fair Trade' Laws On Way Out WASHINGTON—Using a new gimmick which could conceivably cut the ground out from under the 50-50 law, the Maritime Administration has okayed a plan to let Japan get $115 million of US farm cargoes without sticking to the legal 50-50 shipping requirements. The gimmick is simple: You*^ just take 50 percent of the erably less than 50 percent figured there was a 50-50 spiit based oh shipments based, according to on the basis of gross tonnage, as volume. Farm groups got into the Families in almost every sizable town are now abie to buy vacuum cleaners which list for $69.50 for as little as $43, toasters with $23 tags for $16-$17, steam irons for as little as $12, and almost any other ap­ pliances, cameras, watches, power tools, TV and radio sets, sports the MA announcement, "on the specifically called for in the pei*- picture when the Japanese threat­ equipment and many other types of goods at similarly large discounts. value of the products shipped manent 50-50 law. ened to take their business else­ They can buy these quite openly, and not only from the over 1,000 under the credit and ocean freight Actually, under a 1934 law, US where if the shipping requirements discount houses that have sprung up all over the country in the past 12 costs." shippers have the right to carry weren't to their liking. years, but from chain stores, department stores and independent local As a result, the MA has pre­ Figured the MA's way, on the 100 percent of these cargoes, but retailers. Many stores which used to sell at list prices now try to basis of value, 50 percent of the in practice there has generally ferred to remain mum about the match the discount houses price cut for price cut. shipments would come to consid­ been no real objection as long as arrangements. In fact, W. Alex For "Fair Trade" is now practically dead except on medicines and Spencer, who handled the matter toiletries where manufacturers still dictate the retail price at which for the MA, told a press service the druggist must sell, whether or not he would like to charge less. here "that he and the Japanese Of 45 states that originally passed such price-maintenance laws, officials concerned preferred not only 31 still have them. Even in those states "Fair Trade" now is a to explain the shipping arrange­ dead letter on many types of goods, as almost all appliance manufac­ ments in any more detail than that turers, with the chief exception of General Electric and Sunbeam, no spelled out in the . . . printed re­ longer try to make retailers sell at list prices. This year the camera lease." manufacturers gave up too. All Spencer would say was that What really has been killing "Fair Trade" has been consumer MONTREAL—While its strike against Canadian National the share of cargo carried in US resistance to the exaggerated list prices manufacturers put on their Steamships is in its second month, the SIU Canadian District bottoms would be "adequate." goods. For example, a typically nationally-advertised watch which has The dispute between American a list price of $100 at retail actually can be sold profitably at a dis­ has in recent weeks scored a new series of successes. and Japanese shipowners over New SIU agreements are count of 40-50 per cent since it costs the retailer only $37.50 at whole­ carrying the controversial cargo sale. Even if he selis the watch for $5O-$0O exclusive of excise tax, he providing Canadian seamen of the Canadian labor movement has been brewing ever since nego­ has a profit margin of 25-45 per centr with the best wages, working but is being fought tooth and nail tiations began for an Export-Im­ conditions and other benefits they by the powerful Canadian National port Bank loan to Japan to buy the Appliance Prices Going Down Railway, influential Canadian news­ US farm products. It makes an amazing difference in your family's living costs if free have ever had. Notable among these is one with papers and other big business in­ competition is permitted and retaiiers are not compelled to sell at The powerful American Farm manufacturers' list prices. Despite higher prices of steel and other the Dominion Steel and Coal Cor­ terests. Wages on CNS ships have Bureau Federation was quick to costs, retail prices of household appliances in the Consumer Price Index poration caliing for a 20 percent been running from 77 cents an jump into the fray and launch a actually have gone down 14 per cent since the 1947-49 period, reports across-the-board boost in ail money hour for pantrymen to 98 cents an new attack on 50-50, showing that hour for bosuns even figuring in the farm lobby-foreign shipowner H. E. Riley, of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A refrigerator that matters, plus other gains. Other agreements include those overtime. sold for $400 six or seven years ago now can be bought for $288, a lobby is still mighty active. decline of 28 per cent. Toasters have gone down 20 per cent and for the crewmen of the British vacuum cleaners about ten per cent in the same period. Washing cablelayer John W. McKay (see story on page 16), for the crewmen machines are just slightly below their pre-1950 prices. In comparison, prices of medicines and toiletries, which are still of the tug Empire John, and for under "Fair Trade" have gone up sharply in the same period. The the employees of four Canadian drug and toiletries industry is the last stronghold of "Fair Trade" dredging companies. The Dominion Coal agreement price maintenance. The result is the average cost of prescriptions and drugs is 15 per cent higher now than just before 1950, and prices of —which averted by hours a strike prescriptions alone have jumped 23 per cent. Such toiletries as face set for July 4—is retroactive to powder and home permanent materials cost you 25 to 40 per cent more last October. It has already been than just before 1950. Even toothpaste has gone up 11 per cent under ratified by the crews of the ships involved, and all of these men have the protective wing of "Fair Trade." For over a year now the Federal Trade Commission has been in­ already received their retroactive vestigating the prices being charged people for tetracycline, aureomy- pay. The Empire John agreement was cin, and other antibiotics that doctors now prescribe for many illnesses. These antibiotics are sold under brand names and their prices are set signed by the company after a 28by the manufacturers and wholesalers under the "Fair Trade" laws. hour strike by tugmen who peti­ Some of these capsules cost families as much as 50 or 75 cents apiece, tioned the SIU to represent them and prescriptions can run as high as $10. The Food & Drug Adminis­ last July. The pact, also retroactive tration reports that one out of four prescriptions now is for an anti­ to last October, grants wage boosts biotic, and these drugs take 40 cents of every prescription dollar. Gen­ of $50-68 a month per man, plus erally all major manufacturers sell their own versions of the anti­ the welfare plan, a shorter work­ biotics at the same price, so there is little price competition either at day and workweek and other im­ the manufacturing or retail levels. The drug industry's "Fair Trade" proved working conditions. Meanwhile, the strike against system has the public at its mei-cy because you can't refuse to buy a the government-owned Canadian prescription for a sick person as you can a new toaster. National Steamship Company is The only place you can beat high "Fair Trade" prices on drugs and continuing to get the full support toiletries is on non-prescription items like aspirin, milk of magnesia, and vitamin preparations, where there are many private brands sold at relatively low prices. Newspapers Reject Ads Even on appliances and other goods no longer under "Fair Trade," if it's up to some newspapers you may not learn about the discounts now widely available. Masters Mail Order Co. of Washington, DC, re­ cently won a court decision over General Electric upholding the mail­ order retailer's right to advertise and sell its goods by mail to cus­ tomers in "Fair Trade" states. Unlike most state legislatures, Congress never passed a "Fair Trade" law for the District of Columbia, and Congressmen, along with other Washingtonians, always haVe been able to buy medicines, liquor or any other goods at cut prices. But when Masters of Washington tried to advertise in New York papers that it would sell General Electric appliances to people in other states by mail, at reductions from list prices such as $25.87 for a tran­ sistor radio instead of $37.85, the ad was rejected by the "New York Herald Tribune," "News" and "Post." "Business Week" magazine re­ ports that radio station WRCA also turned down the ad. The reason given this reporter by a spokesman for one of the papers was that the ad was from an "out of town store'I; "we have to protect the retailers in our own city," and "anyway a lot of small local stores sell GE ap­ pliances at discounts but can't advertise them because of this silly ("Fair Trade") law." There have been other cases of newspapers refusing ads telling about discounts or other controversial money-saving information. For example, ads for "Car ,Fax," a booklet listing the factory-suggested prices of all cars and accessories for the guidance of buyers, were re­ cently rejected by the "NeW York Times," after it had run the ad once. Lyle Stuart, a New York publisher, reports the "Times" similarly refused ads for another auto-shopping book called, "How to Deal with Your Dealer." The "Times" some time ago also refused advertising Bosun Jim Rawlins on tho Alico Brown (top, right) smiles In approval as Carey Granger, MM, serves for "Insurance and Your Security" by E. Albert Gilbert, a well-known dinner SlU-style. The Idea of individual servings is explained (above, right) by veteran SIU steward R. writer on how to buy the most insurance for your money, and an ad­ vocate of term insurance. Asked by this department why it had re­ Duke Hall to B. J. Gadberry, baker; Don Foster, 3rd cook, and steward Ted Schultx In the galley. fused the "Cars ^:ax,^e^, ;ft spokesman for the "Times" gave the answer .Hal) is helping to set up the program in the Bloom field Jleet. The plan has resulted In Improved feed- ' • J newspapers themselves don't like to get; "No Comment." ing at lower cost in the various SIU fleets where it Is already used. Canada SI U Pacts Gaining Top Wages Alice Brown Starts New Feeding Plan AVAw AO owmAg ctiwcrxu �'MS in ""bS? i°^^°>an nnions- ^t®°ng '^^rleveioP»fUiin« ^fde^vSe^^ Sopn®^ ''"tV-e SW «S"Sei i^f, i?G^ii'® benefits- ^ Sropy -^v oiisinn®"'t victims ®e®«i^ laSve po^fie CO® co®feSiSS ,oini«'«^?^ l°J^^d"ol.ocA®nn««' �Anrust so, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare NlB* 'I -.I 5 - f •' I- ^ 5-' •; I Typical sweatshop scene show­ ing cramped, ill-ventilated, filth -ridden surroundings which union had to overcome. 1909 women strikers march on City Hall. 20,000 struck and de­ fied hired thugs and police billies to win 52-hour week. •| 4 Disastrous Triangle fire, March 25, 1911, took 146 lives, paved way for factory inspection laws. The 700 workers had only one narrow ladder to escape the building. Reports of the fire arous^ strong com­ munity support for ILGWU drives on sweatshop evil. •i English-language classes for the foreign-born are one aspect of exten­ sive ILGWU education program. This class is conducted by Local 1 for Spanish-speaking members. Other classes are offered in painting, music, sculpture, dramatics and a wide variety of subjects. Famed ILGWU vacation resort Unity House, is situated on a 1,000 acre site in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, The resort was first estab­ lished in 1920 and offers non-profit vacation facilities to the union's membership. f• . •.* •:4- // President Dubinsky (right) greets Luigi Antoninij first vice-pres., at recent union fete. George Meany looks on, ' French war orphans' home is one of several supported by ILGWU in that country, Italy, Israel and elsewhere. , Union health center occupies six fiqors of this building at 275 Seventh Avenue, New York. It is one of 17 such centers offering medical care free, in addition to the union's hospital-surgical -a;— Union recently sponsored and financed 1,672-family slum cooperative in NY. . Health center on wheels for on-the-spot service in Puerto Rico is swung aboard ship. I �•>H -x* •» *t •- !•>;.•- u*'" Pa«e Ten SEAFARERS Ancust 30, 1957 LOG Credit Firm Sends You 'Check' f QUESTION: Do you think It important for a seaman to know how to swim? Con you swim? N9 301494 Retain thia tonn tmtU { 3UO.OO It aolleated in tan. ' WasLfon, <2). eAPril 21 She amount of S)olla\s is- Collectihle. THREE HIRIDRED FORTY •is needed hy this office. JlJentification of. Sltiuxn the attacfieJ questionnaae immediately. Clnima 100 BARR BUILDINQ WASHIN6T0N, D. C. roENTIUCATION AND COLLECTION DEPARTMENT Reproduction of official-looking "check" form used .by a Washington credit outfit to trap seamen and others. The concern is under investigation by the Better Business Bureau. • Always looking for new ways to trap the unwary, a Wash­ ington collection agency has come up with a novel method of obtaining information. It's simple, too. The outfit sends out what looks like a Government check and waits for you to on spending the windfall, instead grab at the bait. of receiving money, you find the Tlie "check ' lorm, sent along with a questionnaire to find out your current address and work status, carries a picture of the good old American eagle and comes from an official-sounding agency called the "Claims Office," with, a Washington, DC, address. It states that an amount of money "is collectible," but it doesn't say by whom. The inference is that some Federal agency has some money for you and is trying to find out' where to send it. Soon after you obligingly return the papers, and start making plans agency is on your tail trying to collect that amount from you, A copy of the form was turned over to the Welfare Services De­ partment of the SIU by a Seafarer who asked the union to look into the matter. A check revealed tha^ this agency and its methods are already under investigation by the Better Business Bureau. This and other such methods have been mentioned in the SEA­ FARERS LOG from time to time in order to put members and their families on guard against such business practices. SIU shipping pulled up again during the past two weeks as a total of 1,072 men shipped. Registration fell off, however, almost equalling the district-wide job total. Six ports shared in the ship-"*^^ ping gains and three others Fair . . , Philadelphia: Fair . . . held to the status quo. On the Baltimore: Steady . . . Norfolk: rise this period were New York, Norfolk, Mobile, Lake Charles, Wihnington and Seattle. The SIU strike at Bull Line, still confined to New York, hasn't affected the port's job activity yet. Tampa, New Orleans and Hous­ ton remained the same as before. Tampa is stiil slow. New Orleans is fair and Houston is maintaining its busy pace. Declines were listed for Boston, Philadelphia. Balti­ more, Savannah and San Fran­ cisco, which was very slow. The largest percentage of jobs was reported in the deck depart­ ment once again which, like the steward department, shipped more men than, were registered. A breakdown by seniority groups shows a rising proportion of the jobs going to class A and class B men, and a corresponding drop in the class C total. Class A men accounted for 69 percent of the jobs, class B for an even 25 percent and class C for the re­ mainder. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part Avill keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. , Peru Seeks 14-Ship US Giveaway WASHINGTON—Peru has joined the long list of nations trying for the great American giveaway via a bill in the House authorizing its purchase of 4 T-2 tankers, 4 Libertys and 2 CI-MAVI coastal vessels from the US. A stereotype of the many that have preceeded it, the bill would reistrict use of the ships to coastal trade and bar competition with American-flag ships. It calls for the return of the ships to the US in case of a national emergency. Not to be outdone, Iraq is now sb.owing interest in the offshore shipping business. Government representatives are seeking the purchase of two US Libertys as a starter. Iraq has no offshore fleet of its own right now. Going one step better, the Inter­ national Cooperation Administra­ tion here has announced that for­ eign aid moneys due from Fin­ land will be used to finance a 2200ton cargo-passengfer ship for the Republic of Indonesia. The money was received by the US from Fin­ land as payment for surplus agri­ cultural products. The ship will be built in a Finnish shipyard. Jack Groener, bosun: Sure I can Edward Marczak, FWT: I think most seamen should be able to swim, but in my 18 years at sea, and that included swim, if only to sailing through­ save themselves out the war, I one day. In my never had a 11 years at sea chance, outside of though, I never pleasure s w i mfound any reason ming, to use the to use my Swim­ skill, but most ming ability ex­ seamen should cept for pleasure. know how or they But it is always may find themhandy to know selves in a bad spot some day. It's how in cases of emergencies. a long way back if you fall over­ i. t, board. Frank A. Stewart, MM: Well I 4» don't know how to swim and I have Benjamin Mignano, AB: Of been sailing some course every sailor should know six years now. I how to swim. In feel that the way fact, I think the ships are built SIU should have today, it is not courses to teach that necessary to Seafarers who know. If it were don't know how. wartime, then I As a former life­ would worry. But guard I would I have never had gladly give les­ any reason to sons if the SIU swim, and if one comes, I always started such a have my lifejacket close by. course. But generally, it is not the it, young guys, but most of the old Paul Hellebrand, boson: Every timers who can not swim. And man should know how to swim as they don't want to learn. a part of his job. I can swim and get the greatest pleasure out of deep-sea and skin diving. Once dur­ ing the war we were torpedoed and I had to hold up a guy until help came. We were both lucky I knew how. . i SIU Co. Wins Bid To Dredge Mobile Reef MOBILE—After almost a year of negotiations, the Bay Salvatore Barbara, cook: I think Towing & Dredging Co., an 4^ t it is very important that a sailor SIU-HIWD company, has won the know how to right to dredge shells along White swim, or at least Horse reef near here. how to float. To A survey by a marine biologist me floating is just refuted claims by fishermen and as important, pro­ oystermen that the reef was full viding someone of live oysters, and that dredging Fair . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . saw you go over­ the reef would deprive them of a Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Good board. I can swim living. . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake very well but On the contrary, the report Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good have never been stated, the shells along the edge . . . Wilmington: Good . . . San called on to use had been dead for many years and Francisco: Should improve . . . it for myself or anyone else. dredging would help the live Seattle: Good. oysters in the middle of the reef. The area in dispute covers over a August 7 Through August 20 million and a quarter cubic yards. In another marine development, Registered Porr Total ground-breaking Total Deck DecK Eng. stew. Torsi Eng. Stew. ceremonies for Reg. B ABA B A B A Bo.ston 6 1 4 18 the first of six proposed Alabama 12 6 2 3 2 New York 77 n 65 208 40 246 State Docks were held last week, 4 25 64 Philadelphia 22 4 15 13 63 Cal Tanner, port agent, reported. 50 2 7 13 Baltimore 32 14 34 41 156 The Governor and many labor 115 29 8 19 Norfolk 15 5 7 40 leaders were present at ceremonies 25 15 4 6 3 Savannah 5 1 3 13 marking the start of the Alabama 10 3 1 2 1 Tampa 3 16 22 river miprovement plan. 15 7 3 6 3 76 Mobile 25 7 15 57 19 17 4 8 It has been a busy two weeks New Orleans 56 4 27 28 165 54 137 11 13 for shipping in this area. Tanner Lake Charles 10 3 17 13 31 44 4 4 6 Houston 24 fl 31 23 69 92 added. A total of 116 men shipped 9 14 5 Wilmington 16 7 11 29 34 7 8 63 on regular jobs while 103 more 14 San Francisco 22 7 16 2 54 19 16 10 73 took relief jobs in and around the Seattle 12 10 12 33 34 9 . 15 9 67 harbor. The Monarch of the Sea, Total Total Total Deck Deck eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Reg. Claiborne, Wacosta (Waterman); B B A A r,. , . ABA Total 323 84 263 290 1138 Alcoa's Puritan, Clipper, Pilgrim, 848 139 240 67 Pioneer, Polaris, Corsair; Arizpa, Shipped Bienville (Pan-Atlantic); Cantigny Port Dock Dock Total Total Deck Eng. Staw. Staw. Total Eng. Eng. Staw. c Ship. (Cities Service), and Steel De­ A B B B A c A C A B c Boston 10 signer (Isthmian) were in port dur­ 3 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 1 6 0 2 70 259 ing the past period. 15 37 23 12 2 199 14 64 10 7 65 13 1 7 0 37 5 30 0 10 0 7 1 0 32. 12 28 3 101 9 16 7 3 70 0 22 0 16 14 5 31 2 47 4 1 7 5 0 1 8 Savannah ..., 3 2 0 9 2 13 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 -AFAR^fZ^ Tampa 2 1 2 4 0 9 1 0 0 1 12 1 3 Mobile 35 116 6 2 28 6 1 90 22 4 10 27 1 New Orleans 42 8 26 22 136 11 15 88 3 4 28 18 7 Lake Charles 21 5 •> 0 4 18 0 39 57 0 11 9 0 7 18 10 15 24 2 24 3 8 3 57 a 89 6 29 12 36 2 0 11 10 1 50 10 14 1 88 San Francisco • •••«•••• 10 2 0 4 0 20 8 0 28 2 0 8 2 22 14 Seattle 0 12 7 0 38 0 17 -0 79 7 A1 i ttSBBBBBBI Dock A Total >316 Dack B 90 Dock C •ng. ' A Eng. B Eng. C Staw. A ' Staw. B staw. C fetal A Total B Total Total c Ship. tZ:: �tJ.. ' Awnst SO. 1957 SEAFARERS Page Elerea LOG 'Come And Get It V MTD Steps Up Port Council Expansion WASHINGTON — Two more maritime port councils were chartered late this month under an expanded drive launched by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The SIU has been a charter mem-* ^ ber of the MTD since it ^as members of the MTD, along with the Masters, Mates and Pilots] formed in 1946. \ The new councils have been es­ tablished in the Wilmington-Long Beach, California, area and in St. Louis, Missouri. MTD Executive Director Secre­ tary Harry O'Reilly will formally present the St. Louis charter at a meeting in that city on Sept. 5. The St. Louis council covers longshore­ men and harbor and marine craft workers on the inland waterways. The AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Longshoremen has its headquarters in .St. Louis and will presumably play an important role in the new body. No date is set for the formal turnover of the West Coast charter. Other port councils are already operating in Vancouver, British Columbia, and in Seattle, Portland (Ore.), Duluth, Detroit and Brook­ lyn. Efforts are being speeded up to complete the organization of similar groups of marine workers in Toledo, Mobile, New Orleans Philadelphia, Chicago and Puerto Rico. A story in the latest issue of a new MTD publication, "The Mari­ time Register," emphasizes the im­ portance of the port council as a means of drafting and implement­ ing joint action on behalf of the slTore and seagoing affiliates in the MTD. The SIU of North America and all of its affiliated unions are \ NY Jobs Rise Despite Strike At Bull Line NEW YORK—Shipping has perked up again here despite the SIU strike at Bull Line which has kept the Frances and Kathryn tied up at the dock since early last week and idled the Bea­ trice and Elizabeth this week. The strike came as the SIU Marine Allied Workers Division continued maintaining a series of organizational plcketlines In a stepped-up local drive, SIU As­ sistant Secretary-Treasurer Claude Simmons reported. Campaigning by the SIU-MAWD recently produced pacts at 17 more shops in the metropolitan area. These victories are spearheading local efforts, aided by a brand-new newspaper, "The Union Record," first published last week. The "Record" is being printed In both English and Spanish to carry the story of the MAW's successes into the unorganized shops. The MAWD has also published a new booklet detailing the union's welfare plan covering members and their families. Similar progress is reported in Buitimore, Norfolk and New Orleans. On the shipping side there were 19 vessels paying off, seven*signed on and 18 calling In transit. The appearance on the West Coast today of the first joint publication by the three member unions of the SIU Pacific District is a noteworthy event in the SIUNA history., The publication of a special edition by the SUP, MFOW and MC&S to commemorate Labor Day is an important occasion in itself. But even more important is the fact that this joint publication Is but the latest evidence of the unity which these three affiliates have been displaying ever since 1955 when the SIU Pacific District swamped Harry Bridges by a 4-1 vote in a three-department ship election. This unity has already paid off for our West Coast brothers and will pay off even more in the future as further unification is achieved. Right now, for instance, the merger of the three individual pension plans is being completed and there is a strong possibility that the welfare plans also may be consoli­ dated in the future. Both of these moves will undoubtedly bring more and greater benefits to the membership. Joint action like this has also greatly aided the other SIUNA affiliates, as witness the invaluable help given by SUP, MFOW and MC&S oldtimers in the current American Coal beef. The SIU Pacific District, on this occasion, rates a salute for the display of coordinated effort which will bring greater gains to SIU members everywhere. 4" 4" 4" One-Two Punch It's fitting that news articles reporting another overwhelm­ ing election victory for the SIU-HIWD in New Orleans and the signing of a. topnotch HIWD contract for other seamen in that port should appear together in this issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. This p'oints up a fundamental truth: Endorsement of the SIU and its policies always goes hand-in-hand with first-rate wages, working conditions and trade union representation. By choosing the SIU as their bargaining agent, the, men who voted in the NLRB election in New Orleans have taken the first step on the road to the "best in maritime." 4 4 4 Protect Your Vote Hsim! 0 Unfortunately, despite some recent changes, the laws of most states are still stacked against absentee voting in general, and against absentee balloting by seamen in particular. For that reason, all men who expect to be at sea when the next election takes place in-their home states should take steps immediately to follow the absentee voting procedures outlined elsewhere in this edition. If ybu want your vote to count in the next election, act-ijow. WC Vfork Is Steady; SF Down SEATTLE—Shipping on the West Coast generally held its own during the last period. Most of the jobs went in Seattle and Wilmington, while San Fran­ cisco hit a low for the year. Registration in both Seattle and Wilmington lagged far behind shipping and these ports predict good shipping in the future. The slack period is expected to continue for awhile in San Francisco. The JohnB. Kulukundis (Martis), Omar E. Chapman (Boston Ship­ ping), Armonk (New Jersey, Ind.), Transatlantic (Pacific W a t e r.), Choctaw and Jean La Fitte (Water­ man) paid off in Seattle. All vessels signed on with the excep.tion of the Armonk and the Translaiitic, which were temporarily laid up. The Massmar, Yorkmar, and Calmar (Calmar) were intransit during the period. In San Francisco, the Natalie (Intercontinental) was the only ship paying off, as the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) signed on. Most of the activity in this area was from the eight vessels that stopped in for service. These were the Pennmar, Calmar, Massmar (Cal­ mar); Ames Victory, Longview Victory. (Victory Carriers); John B. Waterman, Andrew Jackson (Waterman) and the Steel Fabrica­ tor (Isthmian). Both the Orion Star and Orion Comet (Oil Carriers) paid off in Wilmington, but neither signed on. In transit were the Steel Fabrica­ tor, Ames Victory, Losmar, Penn­ mar, Young America and John B. Waterman. ..V)! Radio Officers Union; Internation­ al Brotherhood of Longshoremen] International Union of Operating Engineers; International Brother­ hood of Firemen and Oilers] American Federation of Grain Millers; State Council and Muni­ cipal Employees; American Feder­ ation of Technical Engineers, and waterfront sections of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Teamsters. The newest member is the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Boiler­ makers. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall is president of the MTD. APL Orders First New Mariners WASHINGTON—The first Mariner ships since the Gov­ ernment wound up the orig­ inal Mariner-building program after the Korean War may be under construction next year if present plans of the American President Lines work out. The company recently applied to the Maritime Administration for a construction subsidy for two Mari­ ner-type freighters to be added ro its 'round-the-world fleet. The estimated cost of each of the ships is set at $13.8 million, or about IVi times the $9 million which it cost to build each M.iriner when the Government originally kicked off the Mariner-building program in 1950. At that time the Government completed 35 of the high-speed cargo ships, of which the first went into operation in the fall of 1952. This was the SlU-manned Key­ stone Mariner, then operated by Waterman. During the next several years the Government found itself hard pressed to dispose of the costly vessels and was obliged to sell some of them for just about onehalf of the original construction price. All of the original 35 have since been disposed of to private operators and the Navy. One, the SlU-manned Cornhusker Mariner, was wrecked on a reef outside Pusan, Korea, in mid-1953. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: September 4 September 18 October 2 October 16 �Pase Twelve SEAFARERS LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Seaworthy Kyska By Nicholas A. Bonsangue Shattered glass all about We've spent many a day A glowing warmth 'Neath that "W" stack. Started spreading throughout. We took her out, Now we're bringing her back. Seeing her picture, 'Twas then I knew Her hull's all rusted This "scurvy old" ship From bow to stern, Would have pulled through. She's been through hell She's had her turn. Then the storm was over. The sun teas bright, When tee left Frisco ThougTl seven days late. The sea so clear. She had won the fight. Was hours later Like foaming beer. •>. So noio as we enter With waves like mountains This Golden Gate, And valleys like deathi Many ashore And winds as fierce The old Kyska await. As a devil's breath. Yes, through many a day The engine was halved. 'Neath ihat "W" stack. The heartbeats doubled; We took her out. For everyone knew Now we've brought her back. Their ship was in trouble. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK "It ain't so rough," Was "Old Salty's" boast, His words ivere a man's, "His features a ghost's. As "Old Salty" continued His boasting and bragging, I knew deep inside His courage was lagging. The m(rmbership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. "You should've been "Here back in '32, "This scurvy old tub "Would have split in two." . His terror-filled eyes Looked with dread at the sea. Not a man in the creiv Was less frightened than he. Just about then, A big, monstrous icave Hammered the ship Toward a watery grave. But the seaworthy Kyska Showed her stuff. Father Neptune's punishment Was not enough. Though the Kyska's image Hung on the wall The wild, angry sea Caused it to fall. There on the deck Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourfh Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please 3ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) ^ A P • ^/«ivi hm Wanna Race ? Kenmar Boasts Top Boat Crew Proud of the seamanship displayed by its lifeboat crews, the Kenmar has issued a challenge to take on "any other ship in the fleet" in a lifeboat race. Whether the offer extends sole­ ly to other Calmar ships, to any SlU-manned ship or "anybody, any­ where" remains to be seen. That detail can be hurdled once the ac­ ceptances come pouring in. It's unlikely the gang would shirk from any fair test. Backing the crew's claim for life­ boat honors, according to the ship's reporter, is a recent incident off the coast of Mexico during which oiler G. Richardson was taken off the ship witlKan infected leg. The Coast Guard responded to the dis­ tress call. by sending out a plane which, in turn, put out a raft to af­ fect the transfer. Apparently the seas weren't too cooperative, but "after a superb dis­ play of seamanship and coordina­ tion they finally got the oiler to the raft." Six ABs manning boat num­ ber four provided the muscle for the job, he added. Ships interested in taking up the Kenmar's challenge can con­ tact the ship through the Calmar Steamship Corp., 25 Broadway, New York, NY. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Eugene Johnson John A. Call Jimmie Littleton Wade B. Harrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Vincent Pizzitolo James Bethea Winlord Powell John W. Bigwood Randolph RatcliA Roscoe Dearmon Joseph A. Ricks Sr. John F. Dixon Toxie Samlord William Driscoll ToeBl Smlgielski Jan Englehardt Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton James Hudson Clarence Thibodaux EMward G. Knapp Gilbert Trosclair Leo Lang James E. Ward Simon Morris Paul Winterly Michael Muzio Clifford Wuerti USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. .<Vmos Buzzelle Jobe E. Mullen James J. Girolami USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Henning Bjork John J. Lefco Jacob Cook ' Norman H. Whipple Maurice N. Gendron USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams C. A. Honorowskl George F. Crabtres Cecil Hughes Irving DeNobriga Lulge lovino Patrick Durkiii Leroy Johnson Arthur Englehart Alfred Kaju Antonio Fernandex Robert Larsen Rufus Freeman Isidore Levy • William Gardner Francis McGarry George Hall John L. Madden Easy Does It Damian G. Mercado Thomas Moncho Jan Mucins Robert A. Parker Frank S. Paylor Jose Rodriguez Samuel B. Saunders Paul W. Seidenberg Thomas Tooina Harvey Trawick Albert Williams USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Herbert C. Mclssac Fortunato Bacomo Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic MUazzo Frank T. Campbell Joachin Miniz Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll C. Osinski WiUiam Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guraniclc Graham A. Puissegur Howard Hailey F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen George E. Shumaker Billy R. HiU Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H. KUgore Michael Toth Ludwig Rristiansen Harry S. Tuttl* Frederick Landry VirgU E. Wilmoth Leonard Leidlg Pon P. Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Frank J. Bradley Juan Mojica Wayne T. Center Harold T. Spicer Michael Delano William F. Wiemeri USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin F. DeiblerW. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August J. Panepinto VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon STREET ADDRESS VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson CITY USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Victor B. Cooper Ollie H. Ku.vkendahl Charles Little Clarence Crevler F. L. O'Loughlin Emil Dupont George H. Reier Leo Dwyer John Rekstin Alberto Espinto Charles Rice Frank J. Galvin Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Bury Ha Ire ZONE.... STATE TO AVOJD DUPLICATION! If you MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno art an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: & CITY ........ ZONE.... .STATE •• •• •• 2 Years' Sailing Convinces Him minutes after the accident and we proceeded at full speed t« meet the Santa Monica. Meanwhile, the chief mate, John Q. To tlie Editor: ' Although I have been shipping Conrad, did all that he could with the SIU for only two years, for "Smitty" until the doctor ar­ I have decided to make this my rived. We would also wish to eacareer. The SIU is the best out­ fit with the most, and I am press our gratitude to the ship's extremely proud to be a part of doctor and crew of the Santa Monica for their services in this it. My wife and family agree emergency. The crew and officers of the with me wholeheartedly and that is the best endorsement a Jean made up a sizeable collec­ man can have from his family. tion for flowers to be sent on I am enclosing a request to our behalf. I would like to thank Jimmy Slavern, who took care of this in San Juan, and our sincere thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. William West, who took care of the entire proceedings there in Balim Baltimore. "Smitty" was buried in Weelsburg. West Virginia, with many of his friends and former ship­ mates present for the services. All letters to the editor for What finer tribute could be paid publication in the SEAFAR­ any man? ERS LOG must be signed Donald N. Dickson by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. 4 4 4" letters To The Editor have the LOG sent to my wife, for she also desires to keep up with our news, views and accom­ plishments. If available, I'd also like , her to have a copy of the benefits available for the seamen and their families un­ der our welfare plan. Ernest Trakimavich (Ed. note: Copies of the LOG and the schedule of welfare benefits will be sent home as you requested.) 4- •••••eaeeeeeeeeee ADDRESS Aariut 30, 1957 LOG Ed Morris, AB, keeps things under control on the John B. Wolermon while standing gangwoy watch at a West Coast port. He looks pretty capable at it. Photo by Aronica, USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb Frank Peskuric Francis J. Boner Vernon L. Porter David J. Burke USPH9 HOSPITAL SAN FRANSISCO, CALIF. Simon Bunda Christo A. Houlls Noah C. Carver Vincent Kane Vincent D'Amato Donald F. Mease Thomas D. Foster Sung C. Wang Michael J. Gaudio G. L. Warrington James. Jl, - Hawkins. . 4* t Appreciates SIU Deluxe Service To the Editor: While in the marine hospital here in Seattle with pneumonia, I was running short of funds. But I had $112 due me from a shipping company here. I called the company on the phone, told them the score and asked them to please mail me the check as I really needed it. After I spoke to three different people in the office there, the big wheel said no dice; it's im­ possible for them to^iut a check like that in the mail. So next I called Jeff Gillette, our port agent here, and told him the score. The first thing I know, in walks Jeff. He not only had my check but cashed it for me on the spot. This kind of service shows what the Brotherhood of the Sea really means. David F. M. Sykes 4> 4« 4> Jean Mourns Lost Sfiipmate To the Editor: I know this letter will come as a shock to all the brothers who knew Brother Ai'za Smith. "Smitty," as he was known by all his friends, died following in­ juries sustained aboard the Jean (Bull). He was injured Satur­ day morning, July 27, while we were proceeding to San Juan from Baltimore. He- was transferred to the Grace Line's Santa Monica, which had a doctor aboard, about noon of the 27th. We later received word that he died 2:30 that afternoon. No words can express the ef­ fect this had on the crew. He was well liked by all who knew him and at the time he was transferred everyone thought he was going to be alright. The crew wishes to thank Capt. Walter Link for his prompt action in making ar­ rangements for medical atten­ tion. Radio contact was made Union Benefits Easing Burdens To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to thank you all for the bene­ fits check, which was greatly appreciated. I will also remem­ ber with deep gratitude the com­ forting expression of sympathy that came with it. I will more than miss Bill because he was such a good hus­ band. We have a wonderful family, two sons and two daugh­ ters. Steve Cardullo could tell you what a wonderful family he left behind, because he met all my family at the funeral. We also have nine grandchildren. The money will be put to good purposes. I am going to pay off our home and establish a college fund for my youngest daughter. We had intended to try for a scholarship through SIU welfare, but its generosity will enable me to fulfill Bill's wish anyway. Once again I want to say thanks to the SIU and all broth­ ers of the Union. Mrs. William F. Healy (Ed. note: Despite your hus­ band's death, the children may sttll be eligible for an SIU scholarship. Full details can be obtained from the SIU Wel­ fare Plan, 11 Broadway, New York, NY.) Belated Credit For Wunderiich To the Editor: In a recent issue of the LOG (Aug. 2, 1957) you had a poem "Approaching Storm," s u pposedly written by William I. Terry. That poem was written by me sometime in 1946 and submitted to you in 1954 among 48 other poems, some of which you have already published at an earlier date. Compare the writing of my other works with "Approaching Storm" and you will see evi­ dence to cover my statement. John F. Wunderiich SS Mermaid (Ed. ifote: Brother WunderItch's beef is well taken and his pride of authorship welldeserved. LOG records shpw that the poem in question was written by him. They also show that a poem by Brother Terry was published July 5,. 1957. It appears that in the scramble of getting out the August 2 issue the poet's credit line from July 5 .was retained. Our apologies to Brother Wunderiich for the error.) y �SEAFARERS Auffust 30, 1957 Your Gear tor ship ... /or shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport CoatM Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees, Khakis Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry ' Cameras Luggage the ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcea), July 21— Chairman, B. Butt*; Sacratary, T. Coa- CS NORFOLK (Cities Sarvlca), July 24—Chairman, N. Papplar; Sacratary, R. . Ruttkay. One man missed ship. Ship's fund. $2.62. Report accepted. Suggestion to air condition aU SIU ships running In the tropics. Patrol­ man to check slop chest. To contact AMMLA for books. SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankship), July 25—Chairman, E. CzosnkowskI; Secre­ tary, B. Falk. Some disputed OT. Two men hospitalized. Need new washing machine. VALLEY FORGE (P«nn. Nav.), July 23—Chairman, D. Martin; Secretary, W. Harris. Captain not interested in cleaning up crew's quarters; withhold­ ing stores. Some disputed o.t. Mate says sougeeing to be done on rainy day; no rain in sight. Decks to be painted. Letter to J. Algina read and accepted. Report accepted. Motion that SIU safety committee meet with com­ pany official to institute safety prac- should do with the mop and buck­ et. Now some uncharitable souls might have told him right then and there what he should do with them, but the busy steward held back a bit. Instead, he advised the BR that the cleaning implements should be put in the captain's time or another and has pulled his share of boners before advanc­ ing out of the novice's group. The rib-tickler that set the boys to laughing on the Neva West, ac­ cording to reporter D. C. Jones, came when the steward confronted his new BR with a mop and bucket Sure enough, the BR was back ten minutes later. The captain's door was locked, he pointed out, but he'd get to It as soon as the old man returned. It figures the BR got it alright, and has learned all the intricacies of jockeying a mop around the deck by now. Walter L. Busch, 37; Brother Busch died on June 1, 1957, in Port Covington, Maryland, as a result of an ac­ cident. He joined the Union in the Port of New York on April 5, 1948 and sailed in the en­ gine department. Burial took place in San Francisco Cemetery, San Francisco, Calif. tlces aboard ship. Need mixer. Hos­ pital, medicines and slop chest In bad shape. Vote of thanks to steward dept. AU beefs to be taken up with Union officials as there Is no cooperation from captain. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ovarteat Marl- time), July 24—Chairman, J. Dayla; Sacratary, D. H. Iklrt. Letter received from headquarters concerning quar­ termaster's duties. From Port authori­ ties of Yawata, re; Artleie II. Sec. 34 d. Faw hours disputed OT. Dele­ gate to check stores before sailing. Ship's committee recommends steward not to sail in that category. Steward could not obtain more milk, fruits and Amos W. Durrell, 45: On March 22, 1957, Brother Durrell died in San Pedro, California. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Phillis Durrell. Burial took place in Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, Calif. men missed ship. Replacements un­ available. One member removed, flown back to States for mental treatment. Ship's fund, $4.44. Washing machine wringer needs fixing. Need more va­ riety in meals; Insufficient meat en­ tries; dirt In drinking water due to ice obtained In Bombay. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), July 2>— Chairman, J. Quigley; Secretary, R. Klenast.' One member missed sliip in NY; messman paid off in San Juan. Two firemen missed ship In SJ. Some disputed OT. Galley doors not to be used as short cut. Sometimes Injuries result from inexperienced persons walking around cooks while at work. DEL NORTE (Mississippi), June 30— Chairman H. Crane; Secretary E. Leonord. Everything rtinning smooth­ ly. no beefs. Discussion on perform­ ers and other items. $107.68 in ship's funds. To hold weekly delegates meetings to discuss disputes on over­ time and unnecessary beefs that might come up. All performers will be dealt with. Discussions on cleaning Uvlng quarters, also proper use of crew's laundry. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), July ' 14— Chairman, A. Janes; Secretary, E. Mooney. Two men getting off. Report accepted. Water rusty, to be taken up with engineer. Meeting to be rotated. Beef about preparation of food. Cap­ tain terminating articles of crew mem­ bers at sea: to be taken up with patrolman. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), July 17 —Chairman, G. Fargo; Secretary, Z. Ching. All repairs made. Ship's fund, $38.28. Flowers sent for funeral of member's mother. Few hours disputed OT. Minor beef, straightened out at meeting. Want better sleeping quar­ ters. Cots missing during this voyage. Suggest members take better care of cots. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and delegate for job well done. There's a run on aspirins these days on the Neva West, especially for the harassed stew­ ard. At the bottom of it all is the new bedroom steward, a first-tripper, who is taking to his new job the hard way. Stories about first-trippers and suggested he "get busy." This cabin. They don't indulge in any ordinarily-routine assignment flus­ of this left-handed monkey are legion, since everybody tered the newcomer right" off. So wrench business on the Neva West. has been in that class at one he asked the steward what he They go right to the top. The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), July 4— Chairman, V. MIynek; Secretary, J. Fulmer. Beef on sailing; to be taken up with patrolman. Locks on ice boxes need attention. Need porthole screens. Ships to be fumigated. Lack of co­ operation from captain. BALTORE (Ore Nay.), July 30— Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Mehalow. Ship's fund, $15.25. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Slop chest price list to be posted. Vovice BR Learns The Hard Way OT Huddle On the Yaka SEA CHEST talle. Discussion on fire and boat drills. Slop Chest prices being checked; Ships fund. $161.30. Report accepted. Discussion about drinking on the Job and consequences of same. Page Thirteen LOG FELTORE (Ore), July 26—Chairman H. Murray; Secretary, W. Strickland. vegetables In Hawaii. Much dissatis­ faction on cooking. Complaint about dept. heads not carrying out recom­ mendations of safety meetings. No cooperation from chief mate and chief engineer. BRADFORD ISLAND (City Service), July 10—Chairman, H. Sibes, Secre­ tary, W. Thompson. Cigarettes to be purchased. Steward to pick up extra linen. Ship to be kept clean. No noise to be made in passageways. Vote of thanks for new washing machine. Bunks to be repaired in Linden. EVBLYN (Bull), July 2 —Chairman, A. Richards; Secretary, F. Allen. All suggestions for safer working condi­ tions were carried out. $50.30 in ship's funds. Steward asked members to please tiun In reports on mattresses or pillows that are in bad shape so that more may be ordered. Steward to order cots and chairs. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 2t—Chairman, S. Denfi Secretary, R. Charrlen. Two Complaints from crew about rusty drinking water. Taken up with cap­ tain who promised the tanks would be cleaned as soon as possible. Fans that were in bad condition finally were taken care of. Captain asked ship's delegate to speak to the pa­ trolman as to which department is to clean water tanks, engine or deck. A vote of thanks was given to the messmen. Crew to keep recreation room cleaner. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD, (Bloomfield), July 23—Chairman, B. Broderick; Secretary F. Nolan. Ship's delegate elected. $1.16 in ship's funds. Discussion about draws, the amount thereof. Ship's delegate to contact patrolman in New Orleans. Vote of thanks to steward's depart­ ment. PACIFIC OCEAN (Trans. Utilities), July 7—Chairman, B. Brown; Secre­ tary, B. Amsberry. New delegate elected. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. See engineer about ice box. Need more night lunch. Shut off washing machine when not in use. Cots to be returned before arrival In port. YAKA (Waterman), June 21—Chair­ man N. S. Jeseph; Secretary, P. Denals No beefs. Everything in order. Visited boys on SS Kyaka in Pusan Md traded Members of the black gong on the Yoka huddle for a last-minute check on overtime claims before payoff in Portland, Oregon. Pic­ tured (I to r) ore Stitch, oiler; Pringi, deck engineer and engine delegate; Brennan, fireman, and Foy, fireman and ship's delegate. The boys look like they're having some earnest conversation. Photo by Sam Joseph, DM. magazines. Also gave them latest LOG. The boys were ver.v pleased to get hold of one. $14.55 in sliip's funds. New ship's delegate elected. Vote of thanks to stewards depart­ ment. Call up nearest SIU agent in cdse ship pays off in Portland. Sani­ tary conditions aft still in bad shape. This is an old beef. Please notify headquarters to get Waterman office to get after the engineers. July 14—Chairman C. Dulnnt; Sec­ retary, S. Joseph. Draw li.st to be taken up in yen, or greenbacks. New crew came on in Portland from Seattle, due to fact that ship paid off with transportation to the east coast. Most of the boys plan to cash in their vacation checks, and having a ball *• on the beaches of New York. S14.55 in ship's funds. A vote of thanks and confidence to the officials and the oldtimers in doing their utmost to help win the American Coal beef. Motion made to retain ship's delegate. A repair list to be made up before arrival at payoff port. Take care of washing machine. To keep Korean longshore workers away from living quarters. Return all dirty linen. Help keep pantry and messrooms clean. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), July 24—Chairman, J. Flannery; Sec­ retary, D. Rundblad. Repair list sub­ mitted. One man missed ship.. Ship's fund $8.07. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Messman to shape up stainless tubs for laundry, rack aft and midships. Messmen to wear clean coats. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), No date—Chairman, H. Scholes; Secretary, N. Lighten. Slop chest satisfactory. Two men injured on ship—OK now. One man missed ship in Honolulu. Ship's fund $9.20. Furchased loud speaker, magazines and books. Suggestion to improve living conditions. Delegate warned crew about bad liquor and stealing in Korea. DEL MAR (Miss.), July 21—Chair­ man, R. Steugh, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in St. Thomas. Washing machine to be repaired. Ship's fund $391.90. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Mo­ tion to take up collection for hurri­ cane victims. To purchase movies next voyage. Projector, speaker and microphone to be repaired. To give $10 to each of the repatriated seamen. Athletic fund S77. Purchased athleUc supplies. New director elected. PETROCHEM (Valsntlns), July 15— Chairman, P. Eayna; Secretary, J. Fiynn. One man missed ship in Hous­ ton. Weather very hot in Gulf ports. Ship's fund $17. Some disputed OT. New delegate elected. Delegate asked membership to uphold agreement with company in accordance with headquarters' instructions. Also re­ minded non-book members of their obligations to SIU In actions and con­ duct aboard SlU-manned vessels. ANGELINA (Bull), July 23—Chair­ man, D. Dickenson; Secretary, C. Walter. Ship's fund $21.50. Few hours disputed overtime. TV needs repairing. Beef about longshoremen taking over housing (crew quarters). Send letter to headquarters. Discus­ sion on TV set; longshoremen using crew's sanitary facilities. Members urged to take good care of new wash­ ing machine. LOSMAR (Calmar), July 14—Chair­ man, H. Byrd; Secretary, A. Perkins. Washing machine wringer repaired. Some disputed overtime. Report ac­ cepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), July 21—Chairman, M. Barton; Secretary, S. Slants, Jr. Foc'sle, pantry, messroom and saloon pantry painted. No launch service for shore leave in Chile. Some disputed OT. Crew warned about foul-ups. Messman missed ship—will be paid off mutual consent. Reque.st to discontinue trav­ elers checks. Ship's fund $20.30. Tele­ gram to be sent to patrolman to meet ship upon arrival. Most repairs made. Some discussion on room and board allowance: travelers checks. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. ROBIN WENTLEY (Robin), July 20 —Chairman, L. Karalunas; Secretary, C. Mathews. One man very ill—captain radioed NY and Bermuda—doing everything possible for him. Aid ex­ pected from Bermuda. Lack of shore leave at Luderitz Bay; to be discu.ssed with patrolman. Ship's fund, $32. Some disputed OT—to be referred to patrol­ man. Report accepted. Money returned to donors. Vote of thanks to elec­ trician for showing movies—declined gift from ship's fund. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, S. Kllderman; Sec­ retary, T. Cestentln. Ship's fund $44.22. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated. Discussion about bread and dishes. Wait until aU OT is ok before being paid off. Check ice box. Ship in fair shape. Air conditioning not working in messhaU. Fine gang aboard. �IPM:* Fourteen SEAFARERS Baltimore Social Note Parents Applaud SlU Scholarship To tho Editor: Mrsi Logan and myself wish to express our pride, pleasure and appreciation for the award of the Seafarers scholarship to our son, John W. Logan, elec­ trician, of Poughkeepsie, NY, We feel joy and delight our son won in competition, and hold the SIU in highest regard for its royal gift. For a labor union to provide Scotfy Ross plays society reporter with this shot of Dolce Sommers, "Little Cecile" Manning, Bernard Snow and Milco James Mines making up a foursome outside "Duke's Bar" in Baltimore. Scotty says it looks like old times again. SUP SlU, A&G District 1218 E. Baltimore,St. Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 tarlALTIMORE BOSTON James Sheehan, Agent HOUSTON Robert Matthews. Agent HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 276 State St. PORTLAND Klchmond 2-0140 811 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 4202 Canal St. RICHMOND. Calif... .010 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 Capital 7-6558 1419 Ryan «. SAN FRANCISCO HEmlock 6-5744 LAKE CHARLES, La Leroy Clarke, Agent 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SEATTLE Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 912 Front St. WILMINGTON Phone 2156 MORGAN CITY Tom Gould. Agent 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. NEW YORK......675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben Rees. Agent Canadian District 127-129 Bank St. HALIFAX. N.S MAdison 2-9834 128V4 Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PHILADELPHIA S. Cardulio, Agent 337 Market St. MONTREAL Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR Sal CoUs. Agent 101 Pelayo FORT WILLIAM Phone 2-5996 Ontario 450 Harrison St. PORT COLBORNE Douglas 2-5475 Ontario 3 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 TORONTO. Ontario SAN FRANCISCO Marty Breithoff. Agent SAVANNAH E. B. McAuley. Agent SEATTLE Jeff GiUette. Agent 2505 1st Ave. Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 VICTORIA. BC VANCOUVER. BC WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 6nVi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Paul Hall Phone: 545 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 52 St. Davids St. J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint THOROLD. Ontario CAnal 7-3202 J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall, Joint E, Mooncy, Std. R. Matthews, Joint QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 Inchon-Bound? If there's still anybody around who hasn't been to Korea late­ ly, the word is out from the SS Wild Ranger that the NCO Club near "Charley" gate in Inchon is a good spot to visit. The place offers the winning combination of "fine hospitality, good food and drinks at reasonable prices," according to ship's re­ porter Don Ruddy. SAINT JOHN NB 177 Prince William St. OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA BLTFFALO. J^Y CLEVELAND DETROIT 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Ausust 80. 1957 LOG letters To The Editor All letters to the editor jar publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Union hall. I made a coal Job the same day, but before leaving want to thank everyone in Nor­ folk for the fine treatment. If I was to write about it all, I could fill a book. There surely are a fine lot of men to talk to here. All of them from all the dif­ ferent ports are very pleased with the way things are handled. You just can't beat the service we get. While leaving the hall tonight I asked someone for an air mail stamp and when I told him, yes, I was writing home, he handed me a couple of extra ones to take along. Besides all these little details, our laundry is done free, we can get our shoes mended free if they need fixing and that snack bar at the hall is really great. There's food on the counter all the time so you can grab some­ thing any time you want, plus good coffee and two men behind the counter handling the serv­ ing. As I said, I could write a book about how all the men here are treated by the SIU. Thanks again to everyone. Bob Donahue (Ed. note: Brother Donahue, a member of the MC&S, earned a steward's utility's berth on the coal ship Thomas Paine on the basis of a 1909 American dis­ charge.) i4 4 4> Holds Majority's Opinion On Army To the Editor: Well, it's been seven months since I've been drafted, and it seems like seven years. I'm at a permanent station now and would like to receive the LOG and keep up with what's going on in the Union, I never knew how good I had it when I was sailing with the SIU. As far as food, money working conditions and just about everything, the Army stinks. I sure do miss the good chow and treatment aboard the ships. We guard the Gatun Locks here at the canal and it really makes me homesick when 1 see the ships passing through. I hope you all continue to ad­ vance as well as you have in the past few years. I'll be around the Brooklyn hall in December of '58. When the boys pass through the canal, ask them to wave to the private with the sore feet. That will be me. Jack Stark 4' 4" 4" such a generous $6,000 purse to a rank and file member, for the purpose of a university edu­ cation, is a gesture the world should well heed. It is a powerful counterblow to "right-to-work" agitators and To the Editor: their specious arguments. It sets While in the port of New up a target for other unions to Orleans on the Seatrain Savan­ use as a pattern. Without ques­ nah I ran into one of our Sea­ tion or quarrel, the "no-stringsfarer brothers, John B. Wsine, attached" scholarship sets SIU who is unable to go back to sea in the very front line of en­ any more due to illness. But he lightened labor activity. To the Editor: is still making a living selling John comes by his unionism After being duly elected honestly, his mother and myself ship's reporter at the last meet­ shoes. Any Seafarers In need of having always been active union ing on the Santore, I hardly members. To us, the most black know what to write about. This shoes would be of great help to disgrace would be a child work­ will be my first time in print, Brother Waine by contacting him at 1110 3rd Street, New ing as a scab. and also my first attempt at Orleans. In twelve years of seafaring, writing tothe public. Eddie Eriksen John has seen much of the Things aboard are running world, and has become knowl­ smoothly. We are on the Ven­ edgeable and tolerant. He now ezuela run, which is very hot, is a sophomore at New Paltz, especially this time of year. NY, college, working for a For myself, I'm hoping for the degree in education. With the Canadian run next trip and I'm To the Editor: We wish to thank each and SIU scholarship, he can work sure several others on here every one of the officers and for his master's degree. After agree with me. crewmembers of the SS Madaketi that, we trust he will be able to We do have one great advan­ for their very generous offering, do constructive things for his tage here on the Santore, and and to assure them it will be community and his Union. We also wish the most pros­ that is having with us one of the put to very good use. It was very heartwarming to perity to the SIU, which we will best bakers afloat. Brother Stan­ ley Wojton. This is the ship know that although we are un­ always greatly esteem. for you fellows with a sweet known to them they thought of Edwin Logan tooth. us and offered their help. 4" 4" Mrs. Arvella Rost There's pie three and four times a week, tasty cakes, pud­ and Mark Rost dings and a large variety of 4 4 4 other sweets. We also have To the Editor: fresh French bread at least As one of the oldtimers down three times a week, so either in Norfolk on the American Coal Stan, I or my diet has to go. To the Editor: beef, I would first like to thank Instead of the 250 I weighed I read in the LOG (August 2, the SIU officials in Seattle for when I came on here eight 1957) some comments by a their kind help and assistance weeks ago, I guess it will be couple of brothers who had the closer to 300 when I get off as right idea in regards to the in getting me here. disability-pension given out by I was picked up at my home, I sure love those sweets. All kidding aside, Wojton is the SIU Welfare Plan. had transportation East all ar­ I think the proposal that a ranged and was met by one of a great baker, and that goes for the SIU boys at the Norfolk end. the rest of the crew, too. They man could qualify with 15 years' He brought me to a hotel, where are all fine fellows. I will men­ seatime and retire at 55 or 60 tion more of them from time to years of age is fair. Let's hear I had a fine room and bath. some other brothers on this. The next morning I was time. Lawson Evans. Judd Lamb picked up again and taken to the^ Ex-Seafarer In Shoe Business Santore Baker Draws Praise Thanks Madaket Crew For Help Coal Oldtimer Lauds SIU Care Urges Easing Pension Rules Burly Bg Bernard Seaman m mm lir m mi �-'"fXt'l Aiidut SO. 1957 All of the following Si.lU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Marianne Dawn Mamllo, born David Morales, born July 24, 195.7, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ramon August 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Theodore Marullo, Tampa, Morales, New York City. Fla. ^ James Thomas Lupo, bom June 4> ^ X 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Maureen Cahn, bom April 13, James Lupo Jr., Brooklyn, NY. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James 4" 4" Jeronimo Rawlingrs, born July 26, K. Cann, Brooklyn, NY. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles XXX Rawllngs, Baltimore, Md. George David Hanback, born 4" 4" • 4August 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Patricia Louise Pedraza, born Mrs. Burt Thayer Hanback, TarryJuly 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. town, NY. Faustlno M. Pedrazza, Texas City, Texas. SEAFARERS Fare Fifteen LOG SlU Strikes Bull Line : ri Curran Blacklist Stand Adds To Raw Record (Continued from page 3) are $336.73. The basic overtime rate for an AB is $2.06 per hour. Under the West Coast agreement, the overtime rate for an AB Is $2.81. The Union filed a 60-day strike notice with Government agencies, as required by law, after the mem­ bership had authorized a walkout against the company. The strike notice expired on August 17 and the strike began the following Monday. Bull Line operates 16 ships, principally in the Puerto Rican service. (Continued from page 2) in-August" routine is old hat to ob­ perform such a turn-about without servers of the NMU president's a qualm. It's easy; he's been doing flip-flopping. After all, Curran it for years. Curran's flip-flops and knew all about Marine Index's role deviations in the past few years in the labor spy apparatus 'that alone would have the . average functioned against the SIU in one somersault-artist holding on for of its major organizing drives not equilibrium. too many years ago. Still, that There's Curran's unconscionable knowledge didn't stop the "Pilot' rejection of the AFL-CIO position from quoting Marine Index as an on the ILA longshore situation and authority back in May. his attempt to sabotage AFL-CIO Someone might ask how come President George Meany's and the this self-appointed champion of Federation's endorsement of the fair-play, integrity and truth could International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen. Then there's Curran's labeling t as legitimate the phony United In­ Patricia Lane Granger, born ternational Seamen's Union, which June 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. the International TransportworkAntoine S- Granger, Basile, La. ers Federation found it necessary 4" 4* 4" to condemn for "its malpractices," Opal Marin Dees, bom July 13 and "exploiting" of foreign sea­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Durmen. wood B. Dees, San Francisco, Calif, Llne-Up With John L. 4> 4' 4' Realizing the hardships involved Cheryl Ann Sachs, born August in taking jobs with American Coal, Most recently, there's Curran's 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs many of the crews have voiced alignment with John L. Lewis and Bernard Sachs, Baltimore, Md. his United Mine Workers District their appreciation to those old 50 against the AFL-CIO Marine 4" 4" 4' timers who have come forward to Mark Samuel Pappas, born July help their union. The Mae gang Engineers Beneficial Association 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs declared: "We, the crew of the and Masters, Mates and Pilots, Svimuel Pappas, Mobile, Ala. whose picketlines Curran will not Mae, would like to say once again, respect. 4" 4" 4J' many thanks to the old timers for Virginia Mary Shea, born July the great job they are doing In the These are aside from his alter­ 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Coal beef." nate adulations and blasts—ac­ Francis T. Shea, East Boston, Mass. cording to the needs of the mo­ "A vote of thanks to the old ment—for Walter Reuther, John L. timers of the SUP, MCS, MFOW, Lewis, George Meany, Harry Tru­ and the AAG man, Roosevelt—you name him and District for their the chances are he's had Curran's , support in the EVERY SUNDAY sweet-and-sour routine. All except American -^Coal Joe Stalin, about whom Joe Curran beef," said Ralph DIRECT VOICE sung; "Hail the great and wise King on behalf BROADCAST leadership of Comrade Stalin. . ." of the crew of Curran never got around to blast­ the Santore. ing the other Joe. 4' 4" 4i That subject This amazing accumulation of closest to the<' devious and inconsistent maneuvers hearts and stom­ and positions adds up to the fact achs of all Seafarers appeared that Curi'an has "Built up a shabby, again In many of the ships reports; record of unreliability and irre­ namely, the steward department sponsibility on trade union and sigKids give dad Martin Sierra, AB, a going-over while the whole and chow. lificantly related issues. On the rec­ gang poses for a picture at the New York hall. The junior three­ Besides the usual votes of ord, then, it is quite obvious that some includes (I to r) Frank, 8; Joanne, 3, and Annette, 5. Dad thanks, complimentary remarks he is completely out of place as a doesn't seem to mind the fuss at all. were written about the excellent member of the AFL-CIO Ethical To Ships In Atlantic baking of Seafarer Bainey on the Practice Committee. Certainly Cur­ South American Massmar, and for the fine food and ran's judgment on issues and other service cheerfully given on the matters of concern to the organ­ and Alcoa Planter. Thanks were given ized labor movement is surrounded European Waters to the stewards on the Mary by a very large question mark. •vary Sunday, 1610 GMT Adams, John C., Losmar, Seatrain <11:20 AM EST Sunday) Louisiana, Lucile Bloomfleld, Fel8th St., New Castle, Ind. Get' in Charles Ramsey O WFK-3*, 10S50 KCa tore, Yaka, Arizpa, VaUey Forge, Ships in Caribbean. touch with her or your mother Contact your mother at 30 Rob­ East Coaat of South Plymouth Victory and the Alcoa America, South Atlantic Immediately. ertson Street, South Shields, Dur­ Runner. and East Coast of United States An added vote of appreciation ham, England. She is anxious to 4" 4" 4" O WFL-6S, 15850 KC* was given to seafarer Richard Vts hear from you. Ships in Gulf of Mexlco,-Curibbean, West George Elliott King of the Wild Ranger. Not only is Coast of South Amer­ 4i 4* 4* (Continued from page 2) ica, West Coast of Urgent. Contact Charles A. Dick a good night cook and baker Mexico and US East campaign and a wage Increase Frederick Parrel! MacBeth of Townsite Realty Ltd., but, according to the reports, he Coast , o WFK-95, 15700 KCt is doing very well as ship's dele­ 71 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC, im­ handed- out three weeks ago were Your wife is holding Important Ships in Mediterranean gate. papers for you. Please get in mediately, regarding property dis­ the only signs he had seen that area. North Atlantic, European and US East posal. He must hear from you by this company ever had any concern touch with her. 4« 4" 4" Coast for its tugboatmen." September 3rd. It gets lonely and time passes 4" 4« 4Meanwhile, MTD By contrast, the SIU stuck to the slowly on a long trip, especially XXX Round-the-Worid basic economic issues and gave all Roland Velasco when some one possible assistance to the Magco Broadcasts Wilton Thompsett hogs all of the Pedro Villabol wants you to con­ employees through legitimate or­ continue . . . books on board It is Important that you contact tact him at PO Box 749, New Or­ ganizational efforts. ship. But this is your wife as soon as possible. leans 2, or 3836 Canal Street, New Every Sunday, 1915 GMT Magco tows exclusively for the no longer a prob­ (2:15 PM EST Sunday) Orleans. Telephone GA 3881. Magnet Cove Barium Corp. which, 4 4' 4» lem on the Steel , WCO-13020 KCs like the Baroid Division of the 4 4« 4* Executive, re­ Europe and No. America Robert Leroy Anderson WCO-16908.8 KCs National Lead Company, is a prin­ ports Alexander Golf, ex-Council Grove East Coast So. America Get in touch with your father at cipal supplier of drilling mud and WCO-22407 KCs Brodie, since Your gear was sent to your 1145 E. Second St., Long Beach, chemicals for the Louisiana off­ West Coast So. America Brother Chester Every Monday, 0315 GMT grandmother, Mrs. H. Erhart, 116 California. shore oil industry. Magcobar, trade Mazuk took over (10:15 PM EST Sunday) Mazuk name of the corporation, is in turn WMM 25-15607 KCs the job of "ship's Australia a subsidiary of the giant Dresser WMM 81-11037.5 librarian." The rest of the crew Northwest Facifio. Industries, Inc. The towing com­ acknowledged the good job he is pany. itself operates four pusherdoing in keeping the books in Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while type boats out of a terminal at order, and in sight. on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid New Orleans and two more at Lake 4; 4^ 4> changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ Charles; When the vessel was being Recently tugmen of the Baroid turned over to States Marine, the ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already Division voted overwhelmingly for crew of the Mary Adams voted to experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting SIU representation and are now give the ship's fund to the patrol­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment working under the protection of a man to use as he saw fit. Thinking offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. full SIU agreement. Collective, of the brothers on the beach wait­ bargaining talks wjll be set up with An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing ing for a ship, they asked that Magco Towing following NLRB: the money: be spent for cigarettes considerable hardship to the men involved. . for the.men on the; beach.; . 1 Kids Gang Up On Dad PERSONALS AND NOTICES TUGS CO SIU 2-1 Stay Put For Idle Pay MARiTiME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-OlO : v.; •J' �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND QULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Shipmates Assist In Last Rites Canadian District Wins SlU Pact On British Cabieship Seafarer D r u e y "Chips" Waters, ship's carpenter, was buried at sea August 5 after a MONTREAL—In a precedent-setting move, the SIU Can­ adian District has signed a British-flag cablelayer to an SIU agreement. current on Canadian National The cablelayer John W. Mc­ Steamship vessels. Condition-wise, the agreement Kay thus becomes the first provides such innovations as messBritish-flag ship operating in men. Before the ship became offshore Atlantic waters to sail under an SIU Canadian District contract. The Canadian District victory parallels a similar triumph last September when the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific won an agreement covering the Liberian-flag paper ptilp tanker Duncan Bay, including American wage scales. That ship operated in the US-Canadian trade, between Brit­ ish Columbia and Antioch, Calif. Signed Pho Pho Back in 1950, the SUP was suc­ cessful in winning the first Amer­ ican contract on a Panamanianflag cargo ship, the Pho Pho, which was attempting to haul gypsum from Mexico to Redwood City, Calif. The Pho Pho later became the first SS Harry Lundeberg and was covered by a model SUP con­ tract. The new Canadian agreement was signed early in July but not ratified until recently when the cablelayer put into Newfoundland for provisions after work in the Azores. The Canadian SIU won certification as bargaining agent for the ship's crew last spring. The union argued that since the ves­ sel's home port was Halifax and it didn't touch British ports, it should follow the same rules as Canadian ships In Canadian waters. Hefty Wage Boost Besides extending the SIU ban­ ner to a British-flag ship, the agreement provides the crewmembers with a hefty wage boost and with shipboard conditions that are a far cry from those they knew when the ship was run in tradition­ ally British fashion. Moneywise, the agreement gives the 60-odd crewmembers a full 30 percent boost above the wage rates SIU, the crewmen fed themselves in old fashion, via the "blackpan" route, by getting their own plates filled in the galley and later washing them themselves. Other contractual arrangements provide for welfare plan benefits and improved arrangements for shore leave, which is a unique problem on a cablelayer. Shipmates on the Robin Hoed above) carry the flag-draped )ody of Druey "Chips" Wa­ ters to the deck for burial at sea outside Durban, South Africa. Pallbearer Tadeusx Chilinski, in black suit, was working with Waters when he missed his footing and fell three decks down into the hold. Wreaths from his fam­ ily, friends, shipmates cover the body. Also xicting as ollbearers were Leo Goza, . Dolton, James Skarvelis, Earl Morris and Henry Faile. At left, crewmembers gather around the lowered flag short­ ly after the accident. Pictured are Leo Goza, John Rennie, Earl Morris, Harry Miller, Bill Hatcher, Fred Washington, William Hubbard and James Skarvelis. Photos by Merwyn "Doc" Watson. f Panama Maps 1st Inspection Of Runaways PANAMA—Panama finally appears to be taking steps to regulate working conditions Flu Shots For Seamen Readied On the heels of warning from Washington about a possible Asiatic flu epidemic, the Pub­ lic Health Service is now making plans for giving anti-flu "shots" to merchant seamen. A spokesman for the PES hospital in Staten Island said this week that so far the hos­ pital has only enough vaccine cluding seamen, should bo con­ on hand to inoculate essential in Washington has said that vac­ sidered "essential" in getting the cine supplies for the public should hospital personnel. be available by next month, and inoculations, and shipping inter­ However, the Surgeon General the PHS spokesman said that sea­ men will be eligible for the shots as soon as sufficient vaccine Is received. The shots would be given at the Headquarters again wishes to seaman's request on a first comeremind all Seafarers that pay­ first served basis. ments of funds, for whatever Ample Stocks By Fail Union purpose, be made only The hospital spokesman said to authorized A&G representa­ that by October the PHS here tives and that an official Union shoqld have enough vaccine to care receipt be gotten at that time. for all persons eligible for PHS If no receipt is offered, be sure services, including those carried to protect yourself by immedi­ on by the Quarantine Service. ately bringing the matter to the Meanwhile, PHS headquarters attention of the secretary-treas­ in Washington has said that trans­ urer's office. .. y . portation workers, presumably in­ Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts fatal fall aboard the Robin Hood while the ship was at Durban. "Chips," who had sailed for many years, was killed on July 30 when he lost his footing on the hatch combing and plunged three decks down into the hold, according to a report sent to the LOG by ship's reporter Eugene K. Dawkins. "It was during the afternoon coffee break," Dawkins writes, "when the bos'n assigned two men to help 'Chips' with his work. The two of them—DM Harry Miller and AB Tadeusz Chilinski—descended into the hold while 'Chips' stayed on deck to finish the cigarette he had been smok­ ing. Then he climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly Jumped to the cargo winch and from there to Waters the hatch comb­ ing. Here his feet slipped and ha fell into the hold. Chilinski, who saw him topple, rushed forward in an attempt to break the fall, but he couldn't quite make it." Dawkins writes that "Chip's" body was removed from the ship, then returned to it a half hour before sailing time. At 5:30 PM that day, while under way, six ship­ mates carried "Chips" onto the deck, and the flag-draped form was covered with wreaths. "Heads were bared," Dawkins writes, "and Captain Williamson, in the hushed silence, read the 23rd Psalm. Then his shipmates raised the body and slowly 'Chips' Waters slipped into the sea he had sailed for so many years, while each man offered up a prayer in his heart for a good shipmate taken so suddenly." ests in New York have called on the Government to give the mari­ time industry priority in getting the vaccine. Has Forecast Outbreak The Surgeon General's office has forecast an outbreak of influenza this fall and winter and announced that US manufacture are work­ ing around the clock to produce vaccine. It is expected that about eight million doses of the vaccine will be ready by the middle of next month, with about half of this going to the military forces and the rest to the public. V and safety rules on some of the ships flying its flag. The action represents the first restrictions Panama has imposed on the large "runaway" fleet under its colors. Panama's right to Inspect the ships came in an agreement with the United States that permits Panamanian maritime and labor inspectors to board Panama-flag ships crossing the Panama Canal. Panamanian-flag ships that do not enter the Canal will presumably remain unregulated. The inspectors will check on se­ curity and health conditions, in­ spect the ship's licenses and regis­ trations, check on wages and de­ termine whether the .percentage of Panamanian seamen is in accord with Panama law. The inspection system has been urged for many years by the Pan­ amanian Seamen's Union. The abuses crewmembers suffer on Panamanian and Liberian-flag run­ aways have been under attack by the seamens' movement through­ out the world. ^ IN SOTN lUmnx M£ BAP: � 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 August 30, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU STRIKES BULL LINE IN WAGE BEEF 2 GULF VICTORIES BOOST SIU STREAK CANADIAN SIU SIGNS UP BRISTISH-FLAG CABLESHIP SIU HOLDS COAL LEAD; NMU MUM CURRAN ADDS TO RAW RECORD IN LATEST BLACKLIST STAND SIU TUG RAMMED – 2 LOST SUP SEEKS FAMILY BENEFITS, EXPANDED WC JOINT ACTION HEARING DUE ON ROBIN SHIP VOTE MMP, MEBA STRIKE BULL LINE WEISBERGER RAPS MSTS AS SENATE SLATES PROBE PHONY FRONTS RENEWING BID TO INFLUENCE MARINE UNIONS MA SCRAPS 50-50 FOR JAPAN WITH NEW CARGO VALUE PLAN CANADA SIU PACTS GAINING TOP WAGES PERU SEEKS 14-SHIP US GIVEAWAY MTD STEPS UP PORT COUNCIL EXPANSION APL ORDERS FIRST NEW MARINERS WC WORK IS STEADY; SF DOWN NY JOBS RISE DESPITE STRIKE AT BULL LINE CANADIAN DISTRICT WINS SIU PACT ON BRITISH CABKESHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/30/1957 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. XIX, No. 18 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/788c7569cb59c543b61dd8c53f6fd4b1.PDF adecf200a2549bc78014ec9ff50d5c2e PDF Text Text SEAFARERS r" j! LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SIAFARIRI INTIRN ATION AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • BUU. LOSES MOVE TO BAR PKKEIING .. Strange Bedfellows Today HrtioBol •UMNMI (M mm tf— "•—" Movtiib*' Coontrr. 2*T TIeupHoldsXo. Again Asks Ban story on Page 3 ^ut in •*•1 sm 4olog , » V'*ilinntli"TOTnuT of tho .. ^ sJiS'2s:»u:.fi5i/."-; s ,»l.,4 HU. Wrtt". »»• I M .<»».»"»• 4.x,.--"----"rr:: sine**** 7; J Allied since last fall with John L. Lewis' District 50 against AFL-CIO maritime unions in the American Coal beef, NMU president Joseph Curran two years earlier made no bones about the unsavory character of this same outfit. But it's a "recognized union" today in the Curran scheme of things. (Story on Page 2.) Crash Victims Woman on stretcher is re­ moved from rescue plane carrying survivors to Bue­ nos Aires after a collision In the Uruguay River between the US freighter Mormacsurf (above) and an Argen­ tinian river steamer. The US ship suffered bow dam­ age and 94 persons from the. sunken steamer are report­ edly missing. The Mormaosurf carries an SIU Pacifie District crew. (Story on Page 3.) �Pace Twe SEAFARERS lOG September 13, 1937 Pacific District Asks Pay, Ruie Changes In Pact Reopener SAN FRANCISCO—The SIU Pacific District has notified West Coast shipowners of its intention to reopen the contract for a wage review. The story of the notification headlined a special joint Labor Day news-"^ paper published by the three cific Maritime Association who enter this trade. affiliated unions in the Pacific The action has already brought District. The Pacific District of the SIU of NA is composed of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards. Letters sent to the companies by the District served as official notice of the unions' desire to 'open talks con­ cerning wages, welfare, loggings and the payoff jiystem. Bulk Cargo Agreements . In separate action recognizing the overall slump in charter rates and the continuing lay-up of ves­ sels, members of the Pacific Dis­ trict unions have also voted to apply the bulk cargo agreement, where necessary, to all contracted operations as a means of maintain­ ing Jobs and keeping a number of Libertys and Victorys in service. Bulk cargo agreements are in effect with Pabific Far East Lines, Coastwise Line and Kaiser Gypaum and will be extended to cover all member companies of the Pa­ the SS Santa Venetia out of lay-up and kept the Pacificus from head­ ing into the boneyard. Extension of the bulk cargo pact was voted after nine West Coast ships had gone into lay-up and up to seven more appeared ready to follow suit. The alternative was to allow foreignrflag ships to move in and fill the gap. Portland had already been hard hit when the imion acted. The unions recommended con­ tract revisions in the wage review These days, in the thick of the American Coal fight on the side of the company against to limit loggings, to provide for AFL-CIO maritime unions, NMU President Joseph Curran has nothing but honeyed words pre-shipping medical examinations for United Mine Workers District 50. Since District 50 is part owner of American Coal and for wage increases. They also ' demanded changes in the present Curran's current pose is that it is a "recognized union" in the service to the members." As for Paul Hall should say nasty things pay-off system under which a sea­ their role in maritime, Curran about District 50. Under the head­ man may have to pay income tax maritime field. But three years ago, as the letter flatly stated, "Certainly the last ing "Hall Doubletalks" Curran de­ on more than one year's earnings in a single year. Under Internal reproduced on page one shows, place that these people should be clared, "Hall had been devoting Revenue Department rulings, Curran declared that his "recog disrupting is in the maritime most of his remarks to an attack wages are treated as earned in the nlzed union" of 1956 and 1957 was industry." on District 50, calling it a company year in which they are paid. The 'carrying out a policy of harass­ That was in 1954. Then in 1956 union... although District 50 has proposed change would arrange for ment and disruption... for the along came American Coal Ship­ had contracts for mates and engi­ purpose of carrying on their feud ping (partly owned by United Mine neers for the past ten years on (Continued on page 15) with the American Federation of Workers District 50) which signed American Export Lines..." Curran Labor and the CIO. a phony backdoor agreement with of course, conveniently overlooked CuiTan said further, "District 50 itself giving jurisdiction of ships' the fact that the New York District of the United Mine Workers can­ mates and engineers to a paper 50 local on the Export ships was not and does not intend to organ­ local of United Mine Workers Dis­ set up to block an organizing drive ize for the purpose of being of trict 50 created out of whole cloth by the Marine Engineers Benefi­ for this operation. When the legit­ cial Association and Masters Mates imate AFL-CIO maritime officers and Pilots and that it boasts it has unions hit the bricks in their beef functioned since then with no work against this transparent "sweet­ stoppages and without a single heart" contract with the paper shoreside officer—in other words, local, they discovered to their sur­ no union apparatus whatsoever to prise that Curran had embraced settle beefs or negotiate contracts. the "disrupters." Now, according What prompted Curran to de­ to Curran (NMU "Pilot" December nounce District 50 in 1954 and National "right to work" advo­ 6, 1956) the "deck and engine offi­ embrace it two years later is the cates were scolded by Secretai-y of cers on American Coal ships are same variety of unprincipled ex­ Labor James P. Mitchell at a re­ covered by a contract with a recog­ pediency that has been responsible cent New York forum. Mitchell nized union," and the legitimate for so many Curran flip-flops in cautioned against a "headlong maritime officers unions needed the past. The' same expediency rush" toward legislative remedies "more guts, brains and honest dictated his pitch about "No More for the presence of racketeers in effort" to organize the company. Logs" while he was secretly nego­ Furthermore, Curran expressed tiating an industry-wide blacklist segments of the labor movement and expressed confidence in the horror (NMU "Pilot" February 28, with the operators. For the sake abilities of the AFL-CIO to deal 1957) that SIU Secretary-Treasurer of personal advantage, Curran has married and divorced John L. with the problem. Lewis innumerable times in the Mitchell's statement at a news past 15 years. First Lewis was seminar was one of several by the greatest labor leader in the authorities in the labor field. Of days when the Communist Party unusual interest among these was line coincided with isolationist NMU President Joseph Cur­ the concern expressed by a lead­ sentiment in pre-World War II ing spokesman of the coal industry ran has boasted in the "Pilot" days, then he was an "ally of Hit­ about ,"No More Logs" while for the well-being of John L. ler" when the Party line switched negotiating with the shipowners Lewis, president of the United for a one for one logging agree­ to no strikes and all-out for the Mine Workers. war effort. ment like the SlU's and then Joseph E. Moody, a chief nego­ agreeing subsequently to an in­ In 1954, when Curran was woo­ tiator for the Southern coal pro­ dustry-wide blacklist system. A ing AFL maritime unions with ducers, told the seminar that the news story in the "Honolulu dreams of personal glory in the principal labor worry of the oper­ Advertiser" of August 20 now van, Lewis suddenly became a dis­ ators was to keep the United Mine casts additional doubt, if any rupter who had no business in Workers intact. The relationship were needed, on Curran's "No maritime. Two years later, when between coal labor and manage­ More Logs" claim. Curran was enchanted at the prosment has now become so construc­ (Continued on page 16) The story quotes two NMU tive, that the industry is actively crewmembers aboard the SS Ar­ concerned with ways to keep the thur Fribourg (Arrow SS Inc.) union strong. Moody was reported relative to a dispute they had as saying. ashore with the skipper in Sept. 13,1957 Vol. XIX No. 19 Coal producers are in business Inchon. One crewmember, Wil­ partnership with Lewis and the liam Holscher Jr. declared: United Mine Workers in the oper­ "Aboard the ship anything ation of American Coal Shipping you did you'd get logged. He PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Inc. As a result of this partnership, wrote 50 logs during the trip. HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA­ Second steword Pete Bianchi (above) talks over a food question the contract for the mates and I'm disgusted with sailing under MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff engineers on the coal ships was these conditions . . ." And ci-ewr aboard the SS President Polk with NY patrolmen G. Potts of the BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ handed to a dummy local of Dis­ member Wayne Korb, DM, Writers. sup and "Slim" Von Hess of the MFOW. The issue was ironed sentative. trict 50, United Mine Workers. added that the captain had out to everyone's satisfaction. Don Rotan (below), editor of the Published biweekly at the headquarters This action was one of the precipi­ logged him for assault when ho of the Seafarers International Union, At­ "Stewards fQews" points out some of the features of the Pacific Dis­ lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth tating factors in the American coal tried to separate the skipper Avenue, Brooklyn 3J, NY. Tel. HYaclnth trict combined Labor Day newspaper to ottentive viewers aboard dispute. The set-up has been and Holscher. 9-6600. Entered as second class matter the Waltham Victory Pictured ore (l-r) C. J. Howard, chief at the Post Otfice In Brooklyn, NY, under strongly defended by the NMU What's that again about "No He Act of Aug. 24, 1912. cook; Wilder Smith, MC&S NY patrolmen; Roton, and chief stewwhich wak.handed the contract for More Logs"? unlicensed crewmembers. • % '. J I Cur ran F lip-Flops On Dist, SO West Coast Ships Hit NY NUtchell Hits 'Wreck' Bills This Is 'No More Logs'??? SEAFARERS LOG �tileptember It, ItBT SSAFARERS Fair* Tbre* IPG "?-r ATOM SHIP PLANS Exfend Bull Strike; RIPPED AS 'FARCE' Co. Loser In First SAN FRANCISCO—A West Coast marltimp publication has called on the Government to "stop the atomic ship farce" be­ fore it's too late. In its lead editorial, the "Pacific Shipper" again belittled the ballyhoo for the $42.5 million combination passenger-cargo In junction Move Bhlp. It urged Federal shipping agencies to abandon the project and The SIU extended its strike against Bull Line to San Juan in the fourth week of put money "to good use" on behalf of the US merchant marine. A company bid for an "We say that it would be a crime of omission to let the atomio ship the walkout despite efforts by Bull to break the strike. be built without even a formal protest from those who know better. B iniunction was denied last week by State Supreme Court Justice John E. Cone there are contractual penalties to be paid off, let them be paid, and the who ruled that there wasf sooner the better," the magazine stated. The "Shipper" had questioned the value of the atomio ship project no reason why SIU's peace­ before, and disclosures at a Government-sponsored atomio ship sem­ ful picketing could not con­ inar in Washington several weeks ago apparently sharpened its criti­ tinue. cism. Nevertheless the com­ It said the seminar "developed two facets as to which we have pany is persisting in its ef­ been somewhat in the dark." As a result, the magazine noted, it ap­ forts to lift the picketlines and pears tliat the experimental ship will not represent anything especiaiiy has come back to court with novel in terms of speed plus " 'substantially' less cargo capacity than an an amended petition. In hear­ old-fashioned, smoke-puffing steamer of the same size, due to the weight ings before Justice James S. Brown, union attorneys argued of its furnaces and shieldings. "The vessel therefore appears to offer nothing, literally nothing, that the company's bid was identi­ cal, for practical purposes, with except as an engineering experiment before its time (when stationery its initial request denied last week atomic engines have not been nearly made practical). This, if you please, and urged the court to reject the in an industry notoriousiy short of Government funds with which to move. A decision Is expected within the next few days. hold its place as a world maritime power," its editorial continued. Meanwhile, round the clock, It is said the project could not be justified simply by "the stale picketing by Seafarers has halted catch-phrase that the ship could run three years without refueling. all activity at the Brooklyn termi­ This is commercially meaningless . . . And nobody has yet told us nal with four, C-2 ships, the how many millions the first bunkering will cost." Frances, Kathryn, Elizabeth and Others in maritime support the view that an atomic-powered tanker Beatrice, idled by the walkout. is more feasible than a dry cargo ship since this trade can profitably Strike action in San Juan Wednes­ support ships of great size. day tied up the Carolyn and the Two British groups have already announced plans for 65,000-ton Jean, with the remainder of the Normally-crowded trucking lanes leading to Bui! Line terminal atom tankers and plans for a 40,000-tonner were revealed last month fleet's operations due to be closed are deserted as SIU picketlines effectively tie up company opera­ by a Japanese concern. A Swedish shipbuilder has also indicated down as ships come in. Two tions in New York. Nothing has moved since Seafarers hit the Libertys, the Angelina and Dorothy interest in an atom tanker. bricks on August 19. US emphasis on a nuclear-powered freightship follows a bitter fight are already inactive. The strike began on August 19 crease. The basic OT rate on the 60-day Taft-Hartley waiting in Congress last year over an Administration plan for a "floating atomic showcase" which would have no commercial value at all. This plan after many weeks of negotiations the West Coast is $2.81 compared period expired. Union negotiators was voted down and funds for the combination ship were approved by the Union committee and the to $2.06 for most East Coast rat­ had previously been authorized by company had failed to break a ings. Retroactivity was sought to the membership to issue a strike instead. deadlock on wage changes and call in the event negotiations The US prototype is supposed to be ready by 1960. Contracts for the other monetary matters. Two July 1, 1957. The strike began two days after broke down. experimental hull design and the power plant have already been days later, the Masters, Mates and awarded. Pilots, representing deck officers, and the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association also ran into total snags in their separate contract talks with the company and pick­ eted the terminal. Longshoremen, teamsters and others servicing the ships, including ship's radio of­ BUENOS AIRES—^An estimated 94 persons were reported ficers and pursers, have all re­ spected the various union picket- missing when the Mormacsurf, manned by SIU Pacific Dis­ trict crewmembers, collided with an Argentine steamer PORTLAND, Ore.—A serious threat to American merchant lines. shipping will probably be headed off by the return of regular The SIU had reopened its agree^^ on the Plata River. Among+ ment last June for the purpos^ the missing was the captain of is manned by the Pacific District US-flag service between here and Puerto Rico. of discussing wages and other unions—the Sailors Union of the Waterman will resume this-f— monetary matters under the con­ the sunken vessel, the Ciudad Pacific, the Marine Firemen, and de Buenos Aires, who locked him­ trade with the sailing of the son had been the only other US tract's standard reopening clause. SlU-manned La Salle October company servicing the route, and Talks with Bull Line bogged down self in his cabin and went down the Marine Cooks and Stewards, 26. The Madaket will enter the only with one ship. A West Coast over SIU demands for parity with with the ship. The accident occurred around service a month later. operator which had been in the the West Coast scale of overtime A Japanese line had been mak­ trade quit the route when its ships and penalty rates plus an across- midnight, August 27, as the ing a play to enter the US domestic were bought by Moore-McCormack. the-board 20 percent wage in- steamer left this port with some 230 passengers aboard bound for trades to fill the gap left by the Planned For Legislation the river port of Concepcion del irregular service offered by Ameri­ Uruguay. All of the missing per­ can-flag operators. Waterman Prior to the Waterman action, sons were passengers and crewwithdrew its ships from the WC- officials here had been seeking a SEATTLE—The prior period's members of the steamer. Puerto Rico run last winter when firm commitment from the Japa­ spurt of activity has slowed down the rates were low but has since nese in order to go before Congress Captain Kenneth Summers and received an increase. The Federal and ask for special legislation the crew of the Mormacsurf were a little in this port but from the Maritime Board will study the new enabling the foreign company to incommunicado aboard the looks of ship schedules it is ex­ SIU membership meeN held rate structure at a hearing in San service the restricted coastwise ship in Buenos Aires while an in­ pected to pick up again in the near Francisco opening September 30. ings are held regularly vestigation was held to determine future. trade. The Pacifip Cloud (Compass) Other than Waterman, IsbrandtThe Waterman service will oper­ every two weeks on Wed­ if there was any criminal negli­ ate on a monthly basis, with calls nesday nights at 7 PM In gence in the handling of the and Maiden Creek (Waterman) vessel. An Argentine federal judge both paid off and signed on during at Saa Francisco after Portland. all SIU ports. All Sea­ ordered the release of the men and the last period. The Alamar, Losmar, Canadian Move farers are expected to the vessel continued on its trip Massmar, Pennmar (Calmar) and yesterday. Captain Sommers was Afoundria (Waterman) were in Attempts by non-US operators to move in on the US domestic attend; those who wish to quoted as saying that his crew res­ transit. cued about 80 passengers. trades have been made many times be excused should request Damage to the Mormacsurf was The SIU Great Lakes cruise in the past. One was beaten down perrnlsslon by telegram ship, Aquarama, curried a total of In the House last month when it (be sure to Include reg­ not extensive, with a section of the bow stoved in. The ship is 52,745 passengers during its 1957 tabled a bill which would have The expected back in Los Angeles in summer season, company officials permitted a Canadian operator to istration number). said. The vessel, which has a haul coal to Ogdensburg, NY. next SIU meetings will be: about three weeks. The Mormacsurf had been trans­ capacity of 1,900 passengers a trip The bill originally had the sup­ September 18 ferred to West Coast operations also carried 2,678 automobiles on port of the Maritime Administra­ by Moore-McCormack last June. October 2 its Cleveland-Detroit run. Its tion. The agency changed its She was in the yards for a short season opens on June 23 and runs stand when spokesmen for Great October 16 time while repairs were being through Labor Day. The round Lakes operators pointed out that October 30 made to bring the vessel up to trip cruise between the two Great American ships would be available West Coast standards. The ship Lakes cities takes about 13 hours. this fall to carry the coal. Ship Accident Takes 94 Argentine Lives Block Foreign 'Invasion' Of Oregon-PR Trade SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Aquarama Has Busy Season Seattle Quiet, Sees Pick-up �Pare Four SEAFARERS LOG SHIPS IN ACTION September IS, 1957 99 S S DSL Noms Baseball is big news on the Del Norte, aside from the usual World Series fever right now. It's business as usual with dele­ gates (1), including Leo Watts (2nd from left), H. Crane, Joe Cot and Joe Mendoza, but members of the ship's cham­ pionship nine (2) really get the spotlight. Open deck makes good practice field (3) for bosun's mate Jack Vorel, taking turn with catcher's mitt. Baseball fcaptain "B 1 a c k i e" Connors (left) is congratulated on team's success (4) by ship's delegate Leo Watts. Photos by Morris R. King. Back in New York from trip to Liverpool, Mankato crewmen gather in messhall (5) as SIU Patrolman Paul Gonsorchik (back to camera) is­ sues dues receipts and checks beefs. Art Harrington, AB; Ken Hunter, saloon MM; R. Ewell, OS; W. F. Barth and Lester C. Long are pictured. In galley (6), patrolman discusses feeding with George Gibbons, Johnnie McCue, Jr., and H. Lanier. During payoff (7), R. Ewell signs voucher while W. F. Barth and paymasters look on. Later, Carroll Harper (left) and Ray Wright (8) count off earnings on the trip and look pretty pleased about it. In black gang foc'sle (9),~John Igleberr, fireman, washes and gets ready for shore leave, while shipmates V. McClosky (left) and John W, Altstatt (10) tote ship's laundry down gang­ way. Another trip comes to an end. �SEAFARERS September 13. 1957 QUESTION; Do you like day work or watch standing? the advantages of one over the other? li i to: What are Edward L. Woods, OS: Watch Tom Duncan, AB: 1 prefer watch standing. You can make more OT standing, of course. A man gets more rest doing standing watch that type of work and I think the then he docs do­ time passes much ing day work. faster. Besides The seven - day I think day work week does not is much harder. bother me and I True they quit don't mind put­ at 5 and have ting in port Saturday and watch; it's all Sunday off, but overtime. I've you go to sea to been sailing some eight years now work, not just to sit around. and take as much watch work as 4" Jj" 35" I can get. A. DaCo.sta, wiper: To me eight t t 4 Carlos Rodriquez, wiper: 1 would hours of work a day is enough. rather have day work. For then I That is why I can go ashore take day work while in port and instead of watch see my family. standing. It's just But if you are on like going to watch, you may business, work get stuck with 'til 5 and then the 4 to 12 shift take it easy. Be­ and not get a sides this we chance to enjoy have the week­ yourself. I like ends off. This is just as good as a shoreside job. overtime too, but you can't work all the time. 4« 4" t 4. 4 4 Earl Cronsell, OS: I'll take the Francis McGarry, AB: It seems watch any time. Day men work to ine that when a man is standing like horses. 1 watch the days know for I've go by much fast­ tried it. The er than when watch gets at working day least four hours tricks. Working of rest every seven days a night, and Sat­ week takes your urdays 5" sd Sun­ mind off many days are over­ things because time. But a day you don't have man has to turn the time to just to on the weekends to make some sit around. And besides, there is OT money. To me day work is a always good overtime money to be druggery. made standing watch. Cargo Slump Hits Coal Fleet; 5IU Holds Lead NORFOLK—^The American Coal shipping fight is taking a new tack as the shipping slump in coal and other bulk cargoes is seriously affecting the company's operations. Be­ cause of lack of cargo the company had the Casimir Pulaski on the hook for nearly three weeks before it sailed and hast had the Coal Miner, the only unions involved. coal ship jobs. NMU's tactics in ship it owns, in layup for the Attending the Washington meet­ this instance could very well back­ past two weeks. The Miner was scheduled to come out again early next week as company officials scouted up a cargo for it. Despite its name, the Coal Miner has been carrying bulk cargoes other than coal on recent voyages. The future outlook for the coal fleet has the Cleveland Abbe com­ ing in here this weekend but with no cargo in sight as yet. The coal shipping picture remains uncer­ tain with the charter market re­ fusing to snap out of the summer doldrums. Coal charter rates of $4 to $4.50 a ton are far below the break-even point for Americanflag operations. In the job competition picture, the SIU continues to hold the lead with the present count 86 to 83. It will go up to 100 SIU to 94 NMU if the Coal Miner crew is called back aboard Monday as presently planned. AFL-CIO Meetings Efforts to settle the dispute are still continuing within the AFLCIO on the basis of the proposals submitted by a special two-man committee and endorsed by all par­ ticipating unions. The committee appointed by AFL-CIO President George Meany, consisting of George Harrison, president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks and Jacob Potofsky, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, had met with all parties concerned in July. On Friday, September 6, a follow-up meeting was held in Washington with President Meany and the Converted Liberfys Make Grade WASHINGTON—The Government's experiment in upgrading Liberty ships and test­ ing new po\ver plants is turning out well under actual operating conditions. The Maritime Administration reported that the three war-built ships converted last year to new and dif­ ferent power plants are hold-> ing their own in transatlantic Pallice, and has done even better ures are believed to be below the service, and are making on shorter runs. The average actual maximum* speed of the ships. higher speeds tl^an estimated. Fuel consumption and maintenance probems are about what the Gov­ ernment expected. The ships are the first of four that were taken out of lay-up to test the feasibility of upgrading the reserve fleet in case of emergency. They are also being used to com­ pare steam turbine, diesel, and gas turbine power plants. The three ships are the Ben­ jamin Chew, the Thomas Nelson and the John Sergeant. The Chew, which has been converted into a steam turbine ship, has completed five voyages. The Nelson, which was given a new bow and equipped with diesel engines, has made five trips. The Sergeant, which got the same type of bow as the Nel­ son, as well as an open cycle re­ generative gas turbine, has com­ pleted four voyages. Fourth Ship Due A fourth ship, the William Pat­ terson, is equipped with a free pis­ ton gas turbine. It is undergoing sea trials before entering commer­ cial service. Reporting on the three ships last month, the Maritime Administra­ tion said that the Chew averaged 15.3 knots from Norfolk to La speed of a Liberty ship equipped with reciprocating engines is 10 knots. Even better speeds were made by the Thomas Nelson and the John Sergeant. The Nelson aver­ aged 15.61 knots between London and Miami, and 17.5 knots be­ tween Miami and Jacksonville. The Sergeant with her gas turbine has averaged 16.03 knots between La Pallice and New York. All the fig­ Pace Five LOG In fuel consumption, the dieseldriven Thomas Nelson is the low­ est, the gas-turbine John Sergeant next, and the steam turbine Benja­ min Chew worst. The three ships are operated in the North Atlantic by US Lines. The gas turbine vessel carries a crew of 37, while the diesel and steam turbine ships are manned by 40 and 41 crewmembers, re­ spectively. ing were representatives of unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department as well the old CIO martime committee. After discussion, Meany indicated he would seek a further meeting between himself, SIU SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall, NMU Presi­ dent Joseph Curran and others he might invite to such a session. The further meeting is expected to take place in the near future. NMU Calls In CG Having failed so far in efforts to overcome the SlU's lead on the coal ships, despite many an assist from the company, the NMU ti'ied out a new tactic. It called in the Coast Guard to give it a hand in trying to rout SIU oldtimers out of fire against the. NMU. The NMU's discomfort over its failure to overcome the SIU's lead was shown by its persistent refusal to publish any figures in the NMU "Pilot." The NMU'insisted that it had a "very good lead" but wouldn't talk in terms of specific numbers. The SlU. with staunch support from oldtimers from the A&G Dis­ trict and the West Coast Sailors, Firemen and Cooks, has held the job lead consistently since a Fed­ eral court order last spring estab­ lished a seniority hiring system. Although the figures have fluctu­ ated narrowly in recent weeks, at no time has the NMU been able to overcome the SIU's edge. NLRB Schedules Robin Vote Hearing Sept. 16 NEW YORK—The NLRB has confirmed Monday, Septem­ ber 16, as the date for a formal hearing on the SIU's petition for an election for crewmembers on the eight Robin Line ships now owned and oper--*Puritan (Alcoa); Seatrain Georgia, ated by Moore-McCormack. The petition was filed on New York, Texas, Louisiana, Sa­ August 9 by the SIU in order to protect the jobs for Seafarers on the Robin vessels after MoorcMcCormack acquired them. An in­ formal hearing was held on August 22 with NLRB examiner L. J. Lurie. The Bull Line strike is now entering its fourth week with the ships tied up solidly. There are now four ships idle at the Bull Line terminal, the Frances, Kathryn, Elizabeth and Beatrice. No other Bull vessels were expected in for some time. Although shipping has not im­ proved during the past period quite a few jobs went to Class "B" and "C" men, so it seems that Class "A" men wei-e not finding it too difficult to secure berths. 27 Ships In A total of 27 ships hit the port dui-ing the past two.weeks. There were 18 paying off, four signing on and five intransit. The ships paying off were the Robin Trent (Robin); Steel Naviga­ tor, Steel Flyer, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa vannah (Seatrain); Cantigny, CS Miami, Council Grove (Cities Serv­ ice); Maxton, Alniena (Pan-Atlan­ tic i; Beatrice and the Elizabeth (Bull). The Coeur D'Alene Victory (Vic­ tory Carriers), Steel Designer (Isthmian), Michael (Carras) and CS Miami (Cities Service) signed on while the Ideal X, Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic), La Salle (Waterman), and Val Chem (Heron) wei-e in-transit. Don't Send Your Baggage COD Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. The Union cannot accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the prospect of having to go to a lot of trou­ ble and red tape with the Rail­ way Express Co. Corks Ready To Pop For Wine Tanker Artist's conception of the first US-flag wine tanker, the Angelo Petri, which is expected to begin service late this month between Stockton, Calif., Houston and Port Newark, NJ, with an SIU Pacific District crew. The new vessel can carry 2'/2 million gallons of wine per trip in 26 stainless steel Janks. She will carry other liquid edibles on return trips^to the West Coast. The ship is about the some size as the conven­ tional T-2 tanker and includes the 250-foot after section of the T-2 Sacketts Harbor, including the original machinery. She can do 15 knots and is expected to make seven round trips a year between coasts. I �Pat* Six SEAFARERS September 13, 1957 LOG MARORR (Or* Nav.), July IS — Chairman, D. Stonai Sacratary, D. Caray. Ona man mlaicd ahlp. Re­ port acceptad. New delegate and traaaurer elected. Need new pluga for pantry alnk. Steward to poit tign regarding linen change. SEATRAIN TEXAS (ieatrain). May S7—Chairman, F. Sulllvani Sacratary, F. McBrlde. Repair list aubmitted. Some amaU beefa. Ship'a fund, S77.80. Reporta accepted. Need more or larger fane for crew'a guartera; canned cof­ fee in place of bagged coffee. August 21 Through September 3 - Registered port Soston . •••,••••••••••••••••••• New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total Port DecK • Dock A 20 80 30 61 8 3 6 28 42 7 43 20 30 30 Deck Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle 9 37 17 35 3 2 9 25 52 7 20 7 24 13 Total 260 Deck Deck B 3 10 7 13 5 3 1 6 18 8 9 10 15 22 8 74 30 37 10 7 3 16 38 12 24 7 16 17 Deck B Eng. A 130 408 Deck A Eng. Ing. Stew. Stew. ABA* Deck C 299 . Shipped Eng. A Eng. B 4 19 3 5 1 1 2 3 5 11 20 6 11 6 1-7 5 10 43 11 0 18 10 4 21 12 0 4 3 0 10 14 0 0 14 6 Deck Deck 97 18 16 16 67 6 18 15 31 9 3 3 5 2 6 5 19 9 34 8 3 15 13 15 15 9 27 15 21 Eng. B 128 Eng. C 0 9 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 38 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 14 2 19 14 11 12 5 8 9 0 0 1 0 1 C Eng. A 209 Eng. 101 Stew. A Eng. lb 268 Stew. A 5 26 12 17 0 3 5 13 42 1 5 3 19 5 stew. A 156 Stew. B 5 8 6 4 2 2 1 6 9 8 5 4 12 12 stew. .B 84 5 13 0 5 4 2 1 4 6 7 10 5 18 14 Stew. B 99 Stew. C 0 7 0 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 Stew. C 16 Total B 9 39 18 33 18 8 4 15 33 23 34 30 42 51 Total B 357 Total A 34 221 78 129 21 15 15 63 114 22 80 42 73 68 Total A 975 Total A 21 106 47 73 7 6 18 52 132 18 39 12 62 32 Total A 625 Total B 14 38 19 21 6 3 3 15 23 30 37 15 31 27 Total 282 Total Reg. 43 260 96 162 39 23 19 78 147 45 114 72 115 119 Total Reg Total Total Ship. C 1 26 2 4 2 0 5 2 2 0 1 2 1 36 170 68 98 15 9 26 69 157 48 77 29 94 61 2 Total Total Ship. c 50 957 Notify Union About Sick Men Ship's delegates are urged to notify the Union immediately when a shipmate is taken off the vessel in any port because of illness or injury. Delegates should not wait until they send in the ship's minutes but should handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ ion can determine in what man­ ner it can aid the brother. It would also be helpful if the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these notifications to Welfare Services at headquarters. rrrrr WC Firemen, Cooks Start Voting Soon SAN FRANCISCO—^Members of all three unions in the SIU Pacific District will take part in referendum ballots this fall. Two elections and a vote on a new constitution for the Marine Firemen's Union are-* slated. MCS history, since the time the Already in motion is the union was first chartered by the ratification process for the amend­ ed MFOW by-laws. Voting on these will begin late this month or in October once ballots are pre­ pared. Nominations of the first officials to be elected under the recentlyadopted constitution of the Marine Cooks and Stewards were held at port membership meetings last night, with 14 posts at stake. This will be the first formal election in 22 Homes Built By La. Volunteers LAKE CHARLES — Volunteer builders from New Orleans - -.d Lake Charles continued to give up their weekends, including their traditional holiday—Labor Day, to construct seven more homes in Cameron County, La. This brings the total to 22 homes built by these men with three more to go under the original hurricane reconstruc­ tion program. The amount of ma­ terials and supplies left over will determine what will be done after these are constructed, writes Leroy Clarke, port agent. Shipping for the port was only fair during the past two weeks. The Chiwawa, CS Miami, Bents Fort, Cantigny and the Winter Hill (Cities Service); Petro Chem (Val­ entine); Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); Steel Advocate (Isthmian); Mer­ maid (Metro. Petroleum); Del Aires (Mississippi) and Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) were in port during the last period. I . I •,-( -.'1.1 < J II, STEEL KINO (Isthmian), May 24— Chairman, J. Keavney; Secretary, J. 1332 Job activity fell off again in the last period, matching the low so far for the past year and a half. The total number of men shipped, 957, was less than the class A registration alone. Registration itself was 1,332, reflecting a considerable rise in this statistic. Only five SIU ports escaped the general decline and one other remained about the same as before. The increased shipping was listed for Boston Philadelphia, Tampa, New Orleans and San Francisco, but 'Frisco was the only one showing a major gain. Baltimore held to the status quo and was still only "fair." Ports that fell off were New York, Norfolk, Sav j.nah. Mobile, Lake Charles, Houston, Wilmington and Seattle, but most of these ex­ pected to bounce back again. New York was down due to the idling of Bull Line ships. Generally, the deck department accounted for the most shipping and the largest portion of the registration total as well. The proportion of jobs taken by class A men dropped to 65 per­ cent, while class B shipping rose to 30 percent of the total. Class C shipping fell off slightly once again, hitting a new low. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New York: Fair . . . Philadelphia: Good . . . Balti­ more: Fair . . . Norfolk: Slow . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Steady . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair . . . San Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. YORKMAR (Calmar), May 21—Chalr^ man, E. Denchy; Secretary, J. Archie. Ship's fund *15.82. New delegate elected. SIU of North America in 1951. The constitution itself was ratified less than three months ago. Under the new constitution, jobs to be filled, all for a three-year term, are those of a secretarytreasurer, assistant secretary-treas­ urer, three patrolmen and a dis­ patcher at headquarters, and one port agent and patrolman each In the ports of Seattle, Portland, Wilmington and New York. Members nominated have until October 15 to accept or decline, and voting will begin for a 60-day period on November 1. Those elected will take office in January, 1958, once the results are certified by a membership-elected tallying committee. The Sailors Union of the Pacific will hold its annual election dur­ ing December and January. Nom­ inations will be made at the first SUP meeting in November. Tampa Gets Job Boost TAMPA — Shipping in this port picked up somewhat in the last period with registration dropping behind shipping in the deck and engine departments. But although jobs are on the increase, there are enough men on the beach now to handle any openings that may come along. There were four vessels calling into port within the last two weeks. The Citrus Packer (Waterman) paid off while the La Salle, Has­ tings (Waterman), Steel Flyer (Isthmian) and Del Campo (Missis­ sippi) were in transit. Furcell. Galley range needs repairing. Ship'a fund, SIS. Drunkards warned and wiU be turned over to Union. 4-8 watch turning to In morning not putting in for penalty meal hour. Delegate missed port payoff In NY. New delegate elected. Vary night lunch. Shower water too hot. Too much fraternizing topside. Warning issued if not stopped offenders wiU be dealt with accordingly. June 23—Chairman, J. Furcell; Sec­ retary, J. Keavney. Three men paid off without proper relief in Honolulu. Ship's fund, 816. Report accepted. Garbage to be dumped aft. Food beef to be taken up at meeting. Shipping rules to be posted in messroom. YORKMAR (Calmar), July 1—Chair­ man (none); Secretary, J. Archie. Few hours disputed OT. To be taken care of at payoff. Ship's fund, $15.82. Need fan in laundry room. Washing machine water line needs repairing. Return all cots after using. DEL AIRES (Miss.), July 7—Chair­ man, C. Cautreau; Secretary, J. Davis. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S73. Schedule for cleaning laundry to be posted. Safety representatives elected by each dept. Talk by stew­ ard regarding food and repairs. Door to be locked while kroo boys are aboard. Endeavor to get spring-type locks. FRANCES (Bull), July 21—Chair­ man, W. Deak; Secretary, F. Colonna. Reports accepted. Donation by crew to obtain new Ubrary. Toaster not te be used for griUed sandwiches. Pan­ try to be kept clean. IDEAL X (Fan-Atlantic), Aug. S— Chairman, Prokopuk; Secretary, Helvlnk. Few hours disputed OT. Re­ ports accepted. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), July 29 —Chairman, S. Clarke; Secretary, C. Neumann. Few hours disputed OT. Repair lists to be submitted. Reporta accepted. Minimum of 2 hrs. OT to be paid for unUcensed personnel called after 5 PM and before 8 AM. New delegate elected. Ship to be ex­ terminated. Obtained new library. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DE SOTO (Waterman), June S — Chairman, C. Wallick; Secretary, W. Newsom. New delegate elected. Lock­ ers in foc'sles to be repaired. Water pressure to be Improved throughout ship. July 11—Chairman, R. Hedges; Sec­ retary, W. Newtem. Steward's actions unbecoming. Number of complaints from members in dept. Patrolman to take action. Few hours disputed OT. Few beefs to be taken up with pa­ trolman. Two men missed ship be­ tween ports. Reports accepted. Clariflcation of deck delegate's report. Beefs to be taken up with patrolman. Aug. 3—:Chalrman, R. Hodges; Sec­ retary, B. Varn, Jr. Repairs made. Vote of thanks to headquarters for progress made in American Coal beef. New delegate elected. Cups to be re­ turned to pantry after using. Take better care of cots. Vote of thanks to retiring ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and good service. ALCOA RAN(»BR (Alcea), July 27— Chairman, none; Secretary, J. Janes. No replacements fo^ crew members in Puerto Rico. Reports accepted. Re­ frain from making noise in passage­ ways—men sleeping. Discussion on type of milk put aboard in San Juan; general equipment on board. CALMAR (Calmar), July 21—Chair­ man, F. Miller; Secretary, T. Jackson. New secretary-reporter, treasurer and delegate elected. Messroom and bath­ rooms to be kept clean. MICHAEL (Carras), July SI—Chair­ man, H. Ward; Secretary, C. McLean. Ship sailed short two men. One man Ul. Ship's fund $2, Piu-chased maga­ zines and books. Observe quiet in passageways. Post repair list. ALICE BROWN (Bleemfleld), July IS—Chairman, O. Yeager; Secretary, T. Schulta. Safety meeting held. Re­ pair lists submitted. One member .>11. - I ..IL. 1,1 I. .1 • I 1 (• missed ship; one member hospitalized. Headquarters to be given Bloomfleld Steamship Co. schedules and ports of call so LOG may be received at all times. Slop chest not opened fre­ quently enough. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Approval of new SIU feeding program. NEVA WEST (Bloomfleld), June 14 —Chairman, D. Jones; Secretary, J. McDougall. New delegate elected. Drinking water changed. Brother Jones will submit article for the IX)G. Steward to act as treasurer. Ship being cleaned and painted. No beefs —things running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. Cleaning schedule for laundry and recreation room to be typed and posted. Need scuppers in laundry. Valves to be checked and changed to save. fresh water; place cold water hook-up to washing ma­ chine. General discussion. Aug. 3—Chairman, J. Rellly; Secre­ tary, D. Jones. Sick men to see doc­ tor upon arrival. Need new washing machine. Scupper to be placed in laundry. Members leaving ship to strip bunks and turn in soiled and extra linen. Two articles submitted to LOG. Ship's fund S14.23. No beefs, everything running smoothly. No LOGS received. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and serv­ ice. Need new washing machine and scupper in laundry. General discus­ sions. CAROLYN (Bull), July 28-Chair­ man, W. Smith; Secretary, R. Prin­ cipe. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine work. Ship's fund to be used to repair TV set. SI contribution from each crew member. WARRIOR (Waterman), Aug. 3 — Chairman, H. Starck; Secretary, W. Elliott. Captain warned crew about causing any trouble. Injured man repatriated to States. One man missed ship, rejoined in Moji. Reports ac­ cepted. Discussion on washing ma­ chine. Vote of thanks by steward for cooperation in changing linen. Cups to be returned to pantry. Repair list to be submitted. SEA COMET II (Seatrader), Aug. 4 —Chairman, F. Parsons; Secretary, G. Bryan. No major beefs. Some dis­ puted overtime. Delegate to check with patrolman regarding phosphate cargo and whether or not men would be permitted to pay off in Baltimore. One man missed ship. Clothes turned over to shipmate and necessary data given to delegate. Reports accepted. Extra linen to be turned in for inven­ tory. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Garbage to be dumped aft. Crew not to use lemon juice: set aside for meals only. CAROLYN (Bull), July 14—Chairman, W. Smith; Secretary, D. Pantes. One man hospitalized. No replace­ ment. Few hours disputed OT. New delegate elected. More variety in night lunch. Food not up to par. Poor grade of food-put aboard: to be discussed with patrolman. Complaints being brought topside. Washing ma­ chine to be kept clean. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), May i —Chairman, S. Mangold; Secretary, V. Orenclo. Ship's fund S27.91. New delegate elected. New library ob­ tained. June 19—Chairman, V. Warfleld; Secretary, V. Orencle. No hot water for 11 hours. One man missed ship; rejoined. Ship's fund S27.91. Few hours disputed OT. Report accepted. Need more canned fruits. Vegetables not cooked properly. July 20—Chairman, W. Schlect; Sec­ retary, V. Orenclo. Subsistence not collectible—hot water supplied within 12 hours. Two Men paid off in Hono­ lulu. One man missed ship. In the future, anyone quitting before payoff must have medical slip certifying un­ fit for duty. Ship's fund S27.91. Car­ penter paid off. Unable to get re­ placement. All beefs to be settled by patrolman. Bosun refused to turn to. stating ho was fired. Patro!man to talk to bosun. Bread box to be closed to prevent bread from becoming stale. Pantry and mess hall doors te be closed while in port. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcea), Aug. IS —Chairman, J. Bernard; Secretary, L. Phillips.. Two men left ship in PR. Cots to be stowed away at end of voyage. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Aug. 18—Chairman, S. Charles; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Delayed sailing disputed OT to be referred to patrol­ man. Beef in deck dept. kept squared away. Wire sent to hall re: sending patrolman for Sunday payoff. Ship's fund S21.03. Safety meeting held. Ail suggestions taken care of. Com­ plaints not to be taken to captain. SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankship), Aug. 17 — Chairman, E. CzosnoskI; Secretary, R. Harp. All stores to be checked by delegate. Beef on steward to be taken up with patrolman in San Juan. Request 25 days supply of stores to be put aboard. DEL NORTE (Miss.), Aug. 18 — Chairman, J. Connors; Secretary, H. Crane. Everything running smoothly. Men Urged not to foul up. Ship's fund S127.03. Paid for new movie screen. New delegate elected. Messhails and pantry to be kept clean at all times. Steward to have cream and sugar in pantry at coffee time. Each man to donate $2 to purchase films for next voyage. ALCOIA ROAMER (Alcea), Aug. 14 — Chairman, B. DeBautte; secretary, R. Klenast. One man left ship in San Juan to fly to NY marine hospital. Letter from Union regarding 61 days received. Vote of thanks from ^ members to headquarters. �SEAFARERS September IS, ISST YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH I fi- Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius II Shopping For A House Prices of new houses are at record high levels. This summer the average new house, on a countrywide basis, has a price tag close to $15,000. In just the three years since 1954", when the average dwelling was $12,300, the average price has gone up about 22 percent. Only one out of seven new houses recently offered for sale was priced under $10,000. Part of this rise is due to the fact that houses are larger now, be­ cause builders are concentrating on more expensive houses and less on the wage-earner market. The average house in 1956 provided 1,230 square feet of floor area compared to 1,140 in 1954. However, the cost per square foot of houging your family has jumped too, from a country wide average at $10.79 a square foot in '54 to $11.79 in '56, and an estimated $12 in May, 1957. The cost per square foot actually has dropped in the Northeast, but has gone up drastically in the West, South and North Central states. In the Northeast, housing demand has tapered off, but in booming areas where demand is keen, as in a number of Southern and Western states, builders are pricing new homes to get all the market will bear. In just two years, from '54 to '56, the square-foot prices of houses have jumped 16 percent in the South, to $10.32; 15 percent in the North Central states, to a whopping $14.08, and 10 percent in the West, to $11.72. Prices In South Now Rising The cost of houses in the South is relatively low, although going up fast, because most are basementless and only three out of five have central heating. It's valuable to know what you get for your money in square footage and "extras," and also what designs and materials are being favored. This helps you compare values ' •' ^ offered by different builders. It ( Alow MU^H ? _ ' judge the future resale value of a new house, and compare values among older houses on the market. The price per square foot of floor area is one yardstick of value. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics figures it, floor area is the number of square feet computed from out­ side dimensions, counting all fin­ ished livable space, including laundry and utility rooms, halls and closets. But it excludes reereation, storage, laundry and util­ ity rooms in the basement, unfin­ ished attic space and open or screened porches. The big switch in recent years is to three-bedroom houses, which have become the standard in place of the two-bedroom house that predominated in 1950. Another factor is the quality of construction. Despite the higher square-foot costs, basic construction quality is not necesarily improv­ ing. A recent BLS report showed relatively few new houses available nowadays for less than $10,000, with the majority of them in the South. These were small, basementless, frame houses with wood or asbestos shingle exteriors, often with only two bedrooms or even less; one bathroom, and with only space heaters or no heating facilities at all. You have to go into the-$10,000-$15,000 bracket to get a more ade­ quate house. In this bracket you can get 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms, one bath or a bath and a half, warm-air heat if not the costlier hot-water, and a garage or carport. But even hou.ses in this price class have basements in only one out of three cases and, most often, dry walls. Only in houses over $15,000 are you likely to get plaster walls, and then, in only three out of five cases. Hot-water heat has become relatively rare in houses selling for under $20,000. $10,000 Is Dividing Line On Wood, Brick Houses under $10,000 will more often have asbestos facing, but over the $10,000 price you have a good chance of getting wood, brick or stucco facing. If you go over $12,000, you should expect a full or at least partial basement and also, bathrooms with ceramic tiie walls and floors. Only at $15,000 and over do new houses now generally give you plaster walls, V/i> to 2 bathrooms and most generally, brick or brickfacing construction. Aluminum window frames are gaining in popularity with steel casements now less used. Wood double-hung windows are still pop­ ular and desirable, but nowadays are found more in the costlier houses than in moderate-priced ones. But besides lire price, regional preferences influence construction. People in the Northeast prefer basements, and in the North Central states over half the new houses have basements, with the trend in that direction. In the West arid South, most houses are basementless. Families in the Northeast and Nbrth Central states prefer wood win­ dows, BLS surveys show. It's more important to look for quality construction, rather th3n eye-catehing "extras," such as dishwashers, garbage disposal units, etc. Veiy few builders now give you a refrigerator and even less a washer,, as they often did when houses were cheaper. In most cases lyou should boabte 'toi get a range and exhaust fan; • An increasing riumber of cooking, units now are built-in tops and ej^-level ovens. Pare Serea LOG •I BME Boosts Yf elfare. Pensions In a move designed to insure greater welfare protection to its members, Brotherhood of Marine Engineers welfare plan trustees have announced substantial increases in benefits for engineers. • The changes involve in­ mended at the agents conference. tution of the AFL-CIO ethical creased death benefits, a pro- Up for revision are the union's practice code. fated pension plan for engi­ trials and appeals procedures, A special constitutional commit­ neers who wish to retire at age 60 and increased medical payments. Death benefit payments for active members were increased from $2,500 to $3,000 while a payment of $500 was approved to bene­ ficiaries of retired BME members. Prior to this pensioners were not eligible for death benefits. Realizing the need of additional protection against expensive medi­ cal costs, the benefit for doctors' visits has been increased and ex­ tended to cover additional medical services. The medical plan will now pay up to $100 a calendar year towards bills incurred by the en­ gineer or his family. The payments will be made for visits to a gen­ eral practitioner or to a specialist. It was also extended to cover eye examinations and eye glasses. The maximum payment for any one bill will be $20. The old plan had no provision for bills over $5 and did not include payments for eye examinations and glasses. Payments under the pension plan to qualified members have been changed to enable engineers to re­ tire at age 60 at a lower benefit rate. Earlier, BME members were not eligible for retirement bene­ fits until they reached 65. The pro­ rated payments range from $55 a month for a member retiring at age 60 to the full benefit of $100 a month for those retiring at 65. The expanded welfare and pen­ sion programs were the result of recommendations by delegates to the union's agents conference. Tliey were subsequently approved by the membership. The membership also voted to set machinery in motion for re­ vising certain clauses in the union's constitution. The changes would be along the lines recom- MTD Elects Port Heads In St. Louis ST. LOUIS—The St. Louis Mari­ time Port Council—one of the series of port councils now being set up by the AFL-CIO Martime Trades Department—^was formally chartered here on September 5. The charter was presented by Harry E. O'Reilly, MTD executive secretary. Officers of the council wei»e elected as follows: President. John Naber, secretary - treasurer of Teamsters Local 688; vice presi­ dent, Edward Weber, business rep­ resentative of Firemen and Oilers Local 6; secretary-treasurer, Ed­ ward Adams, business repi'esentative, MM&P. The charter meeting was attend­ ed by 25 delegates representing seven international unions with a total marine membership of 50,000. Local unions in the area are also applying for membership, and it is expected that ultimately about 20 unions will be affiliated with the council. Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letter or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. quorums for membership meet­ ings, replacement of the executive board by an agents conference set­ up and inclusion in the consti­ tee has been called to prepare the recommendations for the Septem­ ber membership meeting at head­ quarters. It's There in Black 'n' White 1 British seaman Kevin Sealy, AS (left), looks over item in SlU con­ stitution as Seafarer John F. Murphy, bosun, points it out to him. Sealy, a member of the British Seamen's Union, aboard the SS Ulysses In New York, came up to the hall to pick up some copies of the constitution to show to his shipmates. Glass Fiber Lifeboats Wiil Be Tested By US WASHINGTON—new type of lifeboat constructed of re­ inforced glass fiber will be tested next year for use aboard American-flag ships. The Maritime Administration got the experiment under way last-*-month by asking manufactur­ ers to submit bids for produc­ ing several sets of oar- and motorpropelled boats for testing early in 1958. The study will be made on Government-owned ships. The new lifeboats, which are in use on foreign ships, are con­ structed of laminated glass fiber. The fiber may be pigmented with desired colors, and the hard, smooth type finish eliminates painting. Boats Have Long Life The Maritime Administration be­ lieves the boats will last as long as the ships they are assigned to, with little maintenance. It also believes that their elasticity should enable them to withstand shock and collision that might seriously damage metal boats. The proposed boats would have the following specifications: length overall 24 feet, beam 8 feet, and draft 3 feet 6 inches, certified for a maximum capacity of 40 persons. The Maritime Administration has also specified that the maximum hoisting weight when fully equipped (without persons) must not exceed 4,500 pounds, including 800 to 1,000 pounds of equipment. Resins used in construction must be fire retardent. Turbine Ship Test The boats will be tested aboard the Government's experimental Liberty ship GTS William Patter­ son, and on other Governmentowned vessels. The Coast Guard has specified that the boats must exceed the present tests required for metal boats. If the tests are successful, similar boats may be ordered on all new. Marltiipe Ad­ ministration construction. SlU Softball NineChantps In Baltimore BALTIMORE—The SIU chalked up another victory, but this time on the baseball diamond. The "Seafarers International Union" Softball team downed the South Baltimore champs. 4-3. in a final play-off game to take the city-wide championships for 16 to 18 year olds. The South Baltimore club, Fritz's Social Club, had jumped to a 2-run lead in the first innin,:?. but under the cool pitching of "Huch" Neal and some well placed hits by Neal. Gus Ceaenaio and right fielder Gavenas. the SlU-sponsorcd team turned the tables for a 4-3 victory. Fine defensive plays by shortstop Jack Norwood, .second baseman George Holland, first baseman Cliff Steward and Captain Jack Schaefer. the catcher, pulled the plugs on any threats by the southern champs. The SIU club is coached by Jack and Irvin Levin who have lead two straight championship teams. Last .year they captured the 14-16 title and this year the 16-18 crown with the SIU. SIU Baltimore members and officials have pitched in to help sponsor the local ball club. Besides being a factor in keeping the youths off the . streets, it has aroused a community spirit_in Sea­ farers from Baltimore who at­ tended the games .while on the j beach and rooted their team to • victory. - w •••5 . .'2 -u �Pare Eirht SEAFARERS 100 ITIUFrEIIED INTNESIU.. September 13, 195T I / I \ I I ; The dozen yeors since the end of World War 11 hove been the baclcdrop for numerous beefs in which Secfarers have played a significant role, as well as being a period of major gains for the Union and. Its member­ ship. Pictured here are scenes from just a handful of the many important events of the lost 12 years. \ I I I J AHERICAN FEDERATION CFNTRAt U&os UNION i of Fhiiad€ij>ha AViciNty A D • s;r?- -R '2; 3 ?. SIU-SUP general strike action in 1946 tied up shipping tight as a drum on both coasts in protest against continued Government lid on wage increases already negotiated with operators. Here mobile "stew pot" provides coffee and cakes for Philadelphia pickets. Strike was successful in regaining full bargaining rights for maritime unions and eliminating Government wage controls. World War II had ended and in 1946 the Communist Party made its strongest bid yet to control all of maritime. Here Seafarers demonstrate against an invasion of New York by Harry Bridges and his allies in the Committee For Maritime Unity. CMU later folded. Another major postwar organizing campaign was successfully followed through at Cities Service Oil Co. Here a Seafarers' picket squad conducts a dress rehearsal in preparation for a possible strike against the company in 1953 when its SIU agreement came up for renewal. Strike was called off when a new agreement was signed. w 1^ ^• The largest-scale organizing drive ever carried on in mari­ time reached its peak in '45 and '46. Here an organizer ' meets a group of Isthmian crewmembers off the William ' Whipple. SIU won election in 96-ship fleet by a command­ ing margin. y<it« wasTparitimc's biggest. : Int'l Union of Elec­ trical Workers gets SIU backing on Bal­ timore picket lines in bitter 1955-$j|i strike. First pooled Vacation Plan in maritime be­ gan in '52, guarantees vacation, pay for all every 90 days lyorked.. Constitution, first writ­ ten back in 1939, was revised and modernized in 1952 and approved by 95 percept,vote. �September IS, 1957 - X - / SEAFARERS - ,"•;, i' ' i' - - ,< LOG Paffe Nln* - -:' , '3 HI ' 1" P i'' m ,, K I 1^* 's^ : - ' to P' 5 ; SIU building program resulted in construction of new headquarters hall in Brooklyn which opened in Novemher, 1951. Hall was first on Atlantic and Gulf Coast to I boast modern shipping hall, recreational and eating facili•it:! Seafarers on the beach. Three years later Baltimore hall was opened, exceeding headquarters in space and improving on its facilities. Hall quickly became center of labor activities in the Maryland port city, as many unions took office space there. Andrew Furuseth train­ ing school in Mobile teaches seamanship to SIU newcomers in all ships' departments. •i'•) I >.i I -I Joseph Cave, Jr., 1st SIU maternity benefit baby in '52, marks birthday in New Orleans one year later. Sea Chest, founded in 1952, has continued to of­ fer top quality slops to SlU-contracted ships on competitive basis. Support of NY Stock Ex­ change strikers in '48 in­ volved this Seafarer in "Battle of Wall Street" as cops belabored pickets. Group of Seafarers attending headquarters meeting listens attentively as resolution calling for referendum on con­ stitution amendments is read at one of three successive meetings before being voted on by secret ballot. Amend­ ments were adopted by overwhelming margin. New Orleans Seafarers parade in support of CIO telephone workers during long 1955 strike against Southern Bell system. SIU started distributing 50-book ship's libraries in 1953 in effort to meet de­ mand for shipboard read­ ing matter. Longshoremen seeking new union in New York are shown at AFL rally at SIU headquarters in coiurse of '53 drive. iiiliil f , iillili Disability-pension benefits for Seafarers, any age, who are unable to work started at $15 weekly in 1952, have since been increased to $35 a week. Pictured above is dis­ abled Seafarer Walter Stoll with Mrs. Stoll at his retire­ ment home in Savannah. I 1' I I CIO shipyard workers were backed by -^lU on several occasions. Shown above is 1947 shipyard strike at Ira St Bushey's. Seafarer Jerry O'Neill, '56 SIU scholarship winner, reads all about it in LOG. Five $6,000 awards are hiade each year; Hospitalized Seafarers learn of new family hos­ pital-surgical plan. Pro­ gram begun. In 1955 has since been extended. First of four proposed SIU Welfare Plan medical centers opened in Brooklyn, one block from SIU hall, in April, 1957. , Well over 1,000 Seafarers have already had headto-loe check-ups at no cost. Other diagnostic clinics will be set up in Baltimore, Mobile and New' Orleans; • '' ' �Par* Tea SEAFARERS LOG Seatember IS. IMT Dow-Chem Men Get $125 Raise HOUSTON—Seamen aboard two of Dow Chemical Com­ pany boats came into a windfall this week when the com­ pany turned the vessels over to Dixie Carriers to operate for them, Dixie Carriers is an* HIWD-contracted operator By transferring, the seamen will re­ and under the terms of its ceive their increased wages and benefits without the need for a labor board election. Organizing in this area is still going strong. Another Houston company has been signed up and is now in the process of negotiating a contract. The company is Gautt Towing Company and an agree­ ment is expected to be signed with­ in a week. Shipping in this area was just fair during the past two weeks but is expected to pick up before the end of the month. "The Warrior (Waterman) and Matthew Thorn­ ton (Grainfieet) paid off while the Del Aires (Mississippi) signed on. The Del Monte (Mississippi) and the Royal Oak (Cities Service) are expected to take on full crews in WASHINGTON—Three SlU-con- the near future. tracted operators have been barred from raising rates on Puerto Rico cargo pending a Federal Maritime Board review next January. Acting on complaints from Puerto Rico sugar refiners, the Board ordered the US Atlantic & Gulf Puerto Rico Steamship con­ ference to suspend a proposed 12 BOSTON—^Men on the beach in per cent hike in refined sugar rates this port, writes James Sheehan, for four months. Conference mem­ port agent, are spending their free bers include the SlU-contracted time "sidewalk" supervising the Bull Line, Alcoa Steamship Co., loading of a special divers' boat. and Waterman Steamship Corp., The vessel is being specially outfit­ as well as Lykes Bros. Steamship ted by a group of divers who plan Co. to take photographs of the sunken Italian liner, Andrea Doria. Be­ Inbound Boost Barred The board also barred the Water­ sides the usual diving equipment man-affiliated Pan-Atlantic Steam­ of a decompression tank and suits, ship Co. from raising rates on gen­ they are also loading special eral inbound cargo from Puerto cameras and lights, he said. With Rico. The rate boost was scheduled all the talk of the possibility of raising the flagship, this could be to go into effect Sept. 18. the initial preparation for such an Earlier, the conference had been undertaking. ordered to postpone a 15 per cent Fair Shipping across-the-board increase on in­ Shipping has been fair during bound cargo from the Islands. The entire rate problem will be the past period with three vessels thrashed out before the FMB in causing most of the job activity. These ships, the Winter Hill (Cities January. Service), Valley Forge (Penn. Nav.) Cargo rates on refined sugar and the Pacific Ocean (Trans have gone up since August, 1956, Utility) paid off and signed on. The from 48 to 53 cents per hundred­ Steel Chemist and Steel Rover weight. The proposed increases (Isthmian) were in transit. All of would raise the rates to 59 cents the ships paid off clean with the per hundredweight. few repairs needed taken care of here in port. Seafarer Eddie Sheehan is now in Boston PSHS recuperating from an illness he suffered while on the Ocean Transporter. Eddie had As Seafarers know, copies of to leave the vessel in Jacksonville, each issue of the SEAFARERS and wishes to extend his thanks to LOG are mailed every two the captain and crew for all the weeks to all SIU ships as well as help they gave him. to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three MOBILE—Carroll B. Waterman, copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes former vice-president of the SIUforms are then airmailed to the contracted Waterman Steamship company agent in the next port Co., was found shot to death near here last week, Police said that of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs Waterman, 51, vas an apparent got various quantities of LOGs suicide. at every mailing. The LOG is The son of the founder of Water­ sent to any club when a Sea­ man Stveamship Co., he had farer so requests it by notifying resigned from his post in May, the LOG office that Seafarers 1955, after the company was pur­ congregate there. chased by McLean Industries. As always the Union would Lived Near Mobile like to hear promptly from SIU He had lived at nearby Canon ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so Gate, on the outskirts of Mobile. that the Union can maintain a Funeral services were held here ^d^y-torday check on the accu- last week followed by burial in Magnolia Cemetery. lie is sur­ raciy of its mailing lists. , vived by his'wifei and two children. agreement the men on these vessels will automatically receive an aver­ age wage increase of $123 a month, plus other HIWD welfare benefits. Just prior to the transfer, the SIU had filed for an NLRB election cov­ ering the men on these two vessels. Halt Boost In PR Ship Rate Levels Doria Attracts Hub Attention Notify Union On LOG Mail There's nothing ilk HOT SHOWER ... A shower can be refreshing after a day's hard work provided you don't emerge with a slashed foot from a earelessty-disearded razor blade or a back sprain from skidding on a chunk of soap or just sliding on the wet deck. Shower rooms always have a way of contributing more than their quota of accidents ashore and an ship. Of course, with the ship likely to pitch or roll any minute, the hazard is compounded. ideally, the shower room should have a grab bar to hang on to if the weather's the least bit rough and as clean a deck as possible. Water can't be avoided but the junkpile can. Sea­ farers can add to their margin of safety by wearing a good pair of non-skid shower shoes. They also keep the athlete's foot percentage low. Enjoy your shower, but take care to return to your foc'sle in one piece afterwards. Ex-Waterman Official Dies iI, An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship •• . • • • . �September IS, 19S7 SEAFARERS Pace Elevea IPG Don't Bother Me, I'm Busy! Pan-Atlantic Adds Pier Space For Boxship Run PORT NEWARK—Getting ready to expand its trailership operations next month, Pan-Atlantic Steamship has just leased another transit shed and about 350,000 more square feet of area here. The maiden sailing of its first "lift-on, lift-off" trailer- ship, the Gateway City, is now set for October 4. The service will in­ clude Miami, Tampa and New Or­ leans-as well as Houston, which is already linked by trailership oper­ ations with four "piggyback" tank­ ers. Eventually ten converted C-2s will join the Gateway City to link Port Newark, the above-mentioned ports and others along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The "piggyback" ships, which are modified T-2 tank­ ers with special platform decks to accommodate up to 60 truck trail­ ers, have been operating since April, 1956. -The new "lift-on" vessels will be capable of handling up to 226 35-foot trailer bodies above and below decks. The ships are being equipped with two 60,000-pound gantry cranes for loading and dis­ charging. This does away with the need for expensive terminals in the ports being serviced, since the trailers can easily be unloaded, locked onto waiting cabs and driven off the dock. In the "piggybank" operation, giant dockside cranes are needed instead. Crewing of the Gateway City for the first "dry runs" is expected next week in Mobile, where the conversions are being done. Shoreside Jobs Rise In Mobile MOBILE — Although shipping slacked off during the past period, It was necessary to farm out some engine room jobs to near-by ports to fill them. There are only about 20 to 30 engine room men regis­ tered in this port so the men in that department can afford to be selective about the jobs they want. Approximately one-third of the total local membership is now working In various affiliated jobs in and around the port. Of interest to those men on the beach who like to work In shipyards is the news that Gulf Shipyards leased a large dry dock from the Navy and are bringing it around from Jackson­ ville. Up to now all drydocking had to go down river to Alabama Drydock since Gulf had no drydocking facilities. This will mean a saving in travel time and money for the men working there. A crew of eight ABs and a cook were sent to tow the dock from Jacksonville. On the shipping side, the Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Cavalier, (Alcoa); Claiborne, Citrus Packer, LaSalle (Waterman); Edith (Bull) and the Steel Advocate (Isthmian) were in port during the past two weeks. In addition, a full crew was sent to the SS Little Rock, a T-2 belonging to North American SS Company. Next period should bring better ship­ ping with almost 13 vessels ex­ pected in so far. SIU Port Agent Cal Tanner also noted the enthusiasm sweeping the entire Gulf area as a result of the mounting HIWD victories in the Louisiana tidelands field. A new control and another election sweep^gs ,gaiDg4 two weeks..aga The balance-sheet for the now-ended first session of the 85th Congress provides small comfort for the supporters of a strong US merchant fleet who had hoped for more encour­ agement from Capitol Hill. Help in the form of Federal sub­ sidies are still available only to the select few, and when the farm lobby-foreign shipowner bloc couldn't weaken "50-50 in the Congress itself, the Maritime Administration came along and did it by administrative ruling. The theory of the "prestige" ship is still uppermost in the minds of the lawmakers. Thus, a minor budget item of $100 millions for ship construction was pared to a mere $3 million, but the operators of luxury class passenger vessels got full as­ surance that they'd get assistance next year. At the same time, work goes ahead on an atom-powered ship that already has a pricetag of $42.5 million and will certainly cost more before it hits the water. But the commercial usefulness of this ex­ perimental vessel is still ten or more years away. We already have the first nuclear-powered subs and this experience is being translated to build Navy surface ships as well. The lessons from these will be applied eventually to merchant shipping, which is not interested so much in the fact that an atom ship can travel 60,000 miles on a bit of atomic fuel as big as a golf ball, but rather in how much cargo a similar surface ship can carry to justify the cost of the first nuclear bunkering. Surely some balance must be achieved between funds for experiments and for bread and butter cargo ships. What good is a lavish showcase if the shelves are bare? 4" 4" Qniet, Please! A hush seems to have spread over the tanker segment of the industry despite the ballyhoo last fall about the bigger and better oil carriers that were on the way to offset any future Suez crisis. There doesn't seem to be any rush to build any­ more, although more than a few of the operators put their ships under runaway flags on the understanding that new tonnage was forthcoming. Some of this tonnage is underway, but nobody would be surprised if it turned out that it was being built for Liberian registry after all. After the industry raked in the profits from the "emer­ gency" oil-lift last fall and winter. Egypt's President Nasser kind of spoiled the game by reopening the canal. One almost gets the impression that the oil bigwigs wish Nasser would pull the pins again. Then the "public service" announcements could start up again and then we might even see a ship or two built after all , President Eisenhower has said he regards Walter Reuther's pricecutting plan as a "hopeful augury" that the combined efforts of unions and management may curb infiation. The UAW president has urged the major auto companies to cut new car prices by $100 as an anti-inflation measure. He said they could maintain and even boost profits through greater production. In a letter to Reuther, Dr. Gabriel Hauge, Eisenhower's economic adviser, said that it would be in­ appropriate for the President to express a view on the specific pro­ posal, but that he thought the plan indicated a sense of civic responsi­ bility would prevail in future negotiations. 4* 4" 4" The Textile Workers Union of America has filed a new appeal with the NLRB to reopen the un­ fair labor practice case against the Darlington Manufacturing Company, Darlington, SC. The company closed down after the TWUA won a representation elec­ tion among the plant's 500 workers. The board found that the company liquidated for no other reason than to avoid having to bargain with the union. Earlier motions to bring the plant's real owner into the case failed because the NLRB was un­ able to determine the penalty it could recommend against the liquidated company. 4" 4" The United Steelworkers Union, whose unemployment benefits pro­ gram went Into effect Sept. 1, has worked out arrangements to pay out benefits in four states where payments are blocked by legal restrictions. The arrangements would cover 190,000 workers in Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia. The program provides laid-off workers with 65% of their wages for a 82-week period. In Chip the union and the companies h^yOj^ a^eed to jOaske a court test Ease Some Restrictions On Aliens WASHINGTON — Legislation easing certain "hardship" cases arising out of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 finally cleared Congress the day before it adjourned. The measure makes minor ad­ justments so that families now here can be reunited with rela­ tives abroad. It also eases some quota restrictions affecting "refu­ gee-escapees" from Iron Curtain countries and displaced persons in the Middle East. Originally the Administration had asked for an overhaul of many of the re.strictive provisions of the MeCarran-Walter Immigration Act, particularly in the limited quotas for Asiatic and for some European countries. It is expected that a new bid for Immigration Act changes will be made in the up­ coming Congress. Full information on the changes which may affect' Seafarers or their families can be obtained from any Immigration and Naturaliza­ tion Office or by checking with SIU Welfare Services. of the legality of the ban. The method of payment will go to a special arbitration board in Indiana and Virginia. 4 4 4 Boston's newspaper presses started rolling again after the strik­ ing members of Mailers Union 16 okayed a $10.25 package wage in­ crease. The mailers walked out last month in an effort to gain pay parity with other big cities. In addition, the Massachusetts State Labor Commissioner has agreed to set up an arbitration board to determine whether there "should be any additional wage increases for the mailers over and above the $10.25." The strike lasted 21 days. 4 4 4 A petition against a decertifica­ tion vote has been filed with the NLRB by the United Rubber Workers Union on the heels of a claim by the O'SulIivan Rubber Company in Winchester, Virginia, that no union represented the workers. The company has been operating with scab workers since the union called a strike in May, 1956, and 400 employees went out for better wages and conditions. Meanwhile, the URW is continuing its nationwide boycott drive against the use of O'SulIivan heels. 4 4 4 Members of the International Union of Electrical Workers at the Westinghouse plant In Bloomfield, NJ, don't want any non-union made goods, even if they are given out free. The chief steward of lUE Local 410 told the plant manager that the union would consider it an unfriendly act to allow two adver­ tising men for the R. J. Reynolds Company to give out samples of Salem Cigarettes In the plant cafeteria. Reynolds, also makers of Camels, Is a non-union company As a result, no samples wert handed out. .-•^11 •••!< 1 i :|l y| i • n4 �Paffc Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Mate's For SIU Men Anytime ^ In these days of complaints and squabbles caused by "supposed-to-be officers and gen­ tlemen," it's refreshing to come across a chief mate who says: "They're happy; I'm happy." That kind of an attitude, according to Seafarer John Wunderlich on the tanker Mer­ maid, is a welcome change. As ship's delegate, Wunder­ required condition . . . through the for nine years before that ship be­ lich figures he'd otherwise dependable efficiency of my deck- came a Liberian-ilag runaway, and be at loggerheads gang." He was chief aboard the is one of the best tanker men in with the mate Sweetwater, another SIU tanker. the US fleet, Wunderlich says. most of the time However By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink there's not a heef in the world, re­ ports John G. "Skezo" Skevofeelax, the para­ gon of matehood. Wunderlich says Skevofeelax the chief even V. rote the company about his satis­ faction with the SIU deck gang. "Skezo's" formula, in his own words, is to "keep the ship in the 'Sea Spray' LOG-A-RHYTHM: Gone To Rest By William Willdridge (In memory of our departed brother, Robert McDonough.) Cone from our mist To a land beyond our control, Taken to the land of his Holy Father Where some day From this earth we must all depart. Gone to the kingdom of his maker, So far in the heav'ns above; Land of beauty and enchantment. Where every word spoken Is of kindness and love. Passing on to eternity To a icorld to us unknown. Never regretting his short stay As in heaven he is not alone. Gone to his master's sanctuary. Where preservation of the soul He will always keep, Even though flesh and bone turn to dust Lying in the long, long sleep. Gone into the future without end, To live on eternally Taken into the folds Of the ruler of mankind. No place better could there be; As the years roll on They take their toll. But it never is the end; When atonement day comes We will come face to face again. So, to the loved ones left behind, Ship)7iates of the Royal Oak, We offer our condolences And pray that some day Again we may convoke. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — pleose 3ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) "But officer, little Eddie was at sea for the holidays so he's cele­ brating now. . . ." SIU, A&G District B.^LTniORE 1216 E. 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Welfare Assist Is Appreciated To the Editor: I wish to have this letter of appreciation published in the LOG. In March, 1956, my wife un­ derwent surgery for a cancer. The welfare plan came through with generous support for our claims. This certainly helped us out and was greatly appreciated. My wife since that time has been under doctor's care and once again had to return to the hospital for treatment. Again the welfare plan benefits helped us out considerably. My wife is still bedridden but sends her most hearty thanks and appreciation for the serv­ ices of our SIU Welfare Plan. E. C. Yeamans if, fit i[> 'Just A Kid' In Coal Beef At 53 To the Editor: Regards to all the brothers especially the gang on the West Coast. Also thanks to the SUP and MCS boys for the help and the old "graybeards" who came to Norfolk to help us on the coal beef. I felt like a kid while I was here although I am 53 and started sailing 40 years ago in 1917. I am just a youngster amongst these oldtimers who date back as far as 1898, but 1 was standing by just in case. They sure treated us well while we were here. That Colley Street place is one swell set-up for the oldtimers. Jesse W. Puckett a. Widow Wants Loans Repaid STATE I To the Editor: The passage of the non-parti­ san civil rights bill by Congress expresses the will of the people that their Government should give active and effective assist­ ance, when needed, so that each and all citizens have the rights, privileges and immunities guar­ anteed by the constitution. Both Democrats and Republi­ cans should be congratulated for t. STREET ADDRESS CITY Lauds Congress On Rights' Bill supporting it. And even those who opposed it as not "strong" enough must be lauded. Their opposition stimulated compro­ mise and a final victory for fair play. Enactment of the bill should herald a new era in enlightened democracy. Roy Fleischer i t t NAME • • • • t September 13, 1937 WaUer "Shorfy" H. Cook looks a bit taken aback after he was surprised with a birth­ day cake by baker Percy Thompson on the Del Sol. Behind "Shorty" is Clyde Bankston, MM. Cook was 50 on July 10. Photo by Jose F. Santiago. To the Editor: I would like to ask a favor, not charity or a handout, from several SIU men. 1 know my husband, Harry L. Parrott, stood good for over $1,700 in gear and cash loans for them, and now 1 have had to pay these bills. 1 have two children to send through school and 1 cannot make ends meet now, let alone pay others' bills, too. 1 am sure the men thought that because Harry was dead they could get by without paying for these things, but 1 was appointed by the court to take care of Harry's estate and that also includes his bills. So please, fellows, be as good to Harry's widow as Harry was to you. Please help finish pay­ ing these bills. 1 have already paid some but my children are going back to school now and the people are pressing for the money. Please do what you can to help. Send it to me at 735 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, or to Lind­ sey Williams, SIU port agent in New Orleans. He will see that I get it. I will also let the LOG know that 1 have received it. You don't have to give your name, because 1 know who owes Harry and how much. Mrs. Harry L. Parrott 4" 4" Ex-SIU Man Says 'Hello' To the Editor: Please published the enclosed picture. It's my way of saying hello to a lot of old friends. The young man with the mustache is Steve Wagner, AB, who stopped here in Cincinnati enroute to Baltimore after pay­ ing off the S/T Orion Comet. He joined her in Baltimore and got off at San Pedro after nine months on the Persian GulfJapan run. I am the guy on the left, a former Seafarer and now owner of the Village Cafe here in Cin­ cinnati. I served on the SS Petrolite on an 18-month shuttle run from the Persian Gulf to Former SIU man Howard Rosenstiel (left) and Sea­ farer Steve Wagner, AB, make a twosome at Rosentiel's cafe in Cincinnati. Wagner ii just off the Orion Comet. Europe in 1949 and 1950 as chief steward, and would be glad to hear from some of the old crew. The pictures in the background are some of the ships I sailed on. The Village Cafe is one of the International barfly traps that are located in many cities around the world and which are familiar to world travelers. En­ closed is a donation to the LOG which we receive and pass along to seamen who happen to get this far inland. Thanks for the LOG and its good reading. Howard Rosenstiel 4» 4" 4" LOG Poem Stirs Fond Memories To the Editor: Thanks to William 1. Terry for his poem "Sailaway" in the SEAFARERS LOG on July 5, 1957. My husband sailed nine years and died Oct. 31, 1955, but you can know for sure from kind and thoughtful poems that he can live again in your memories. It was really sweet to read those lines. 1 know he was a good shipmate because he was a good husband — a 100-point man I'd say. Thank you for publishing that poem. Mrs. King W. Elliott �September IS, 1957 SEAFARERS BARBARA FRITCHIE (Llbtrty), July 4—Chairman, P. Hugalnt; Seeratary, R. Clarka. Shly'a fund $4.25. Few hours disputed overtime. Shortage of vegetables, no fruits, poor selection of meats and ration on cigarettes. No variety of clothing in sizes in the slop chest. Letter forwarded to head­ quarters for attention. July It—Chairman, R. Simpkins; Secretary, R. Clarke. Bring to the patrolmen's attention fact that the deck engineer signed on from engine utility to deck engineer in Le Havre, France, without being brought before the membership. Funds spent for hot pepper. Overtime disputed. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), August 10—Chairman, J. BrachW :hl4 Secretary, E. Sebczsk. One man missed ship in Copenh.agen, demoted to OS. Car- every 3 weeks. Everybody seems to have a different opinion of Just what la proper. July 27—Chairman, C. Larsen; Sec­ retary, G. Dunn. Ship to be turned over to States Marine on 7/30/57 at Swan Island. Captain agrees to pay anyone who hires out in NY and joined ship in New Haven. Two hours overtime In Ueu of the transportation was accepted. The chief cook was flown back to the States because of sickness. He took what clothes he needed and the rest will be turned over to the patrolman in Seattle. Spent $3.13 for radiogram to the San Francisco SlU Agent. $11.89 remain ing is to be given to the patrolman to use as he and the ship's delegate sees fit, possibly to buy cigarettei for the men on the beach. Disputed o\'ertime settled by patrolman. Every­ one sober at payoff; which is custom­ ary on ail SlU ships. All duly elected delegates te handle all beefs with the patrolman. Unanimous vote of thanks to th>: steward and the entire stew­ ards department for a job well done. LOG It Looks Real penter promoted to bosun, same man got off in Gavle, Sweden, to go to a hospital. To be reported to patrolman. Motion made to make less noise with the driers and to remove dry clothing as soon as possible. The coffee urn should be fi.xed. Make up a repair list. Some notification of Union ac­ tivities should be gotten. None was received this trip. DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), June 2$ —Chairman, C, Johnson; Secretary, T. Reynolds. A renewed request that garbage be dumped aft by the bosun. $29 in, supposedly, the possession of the New Orleans patrolman. One shipmate reported $200 missing from his looker. It was suggested that lock­ ers be bolted. Several of the crew requested "more greens" and the presence of a "first" on every menu. The steward accepted the recommen­ dation. August 4—Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, T. Reynolds. Repairs to be made. Electrician put off in Buenos Aires. Wiper retired in San­ tos with hernia. $29 in possession of New Orleans patrolman. Motion to inquire on improving ice cream in South America. ALAMAR (Calmar), July 14—Secre­ tary, J. McPhaul, M-27. Repair list turned in. Milk beef to be taken up with patroimen. $39.99 in ship's funds. Each man to deposit $1 for foc'sle key. Deposit to be returned when man leaves ship. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), August 1 —Chairman, T. Wasiluk; Secretary, S. Bernstein. $5 in ship's fund. Request to have outside toilet opened so that the longshoremen can use It instead of the crew's toilet and shower. Question as to whether the hail in Puerto Rico will be opened. Com­ mendation for Clem and Sid for han­ dling two jobs as well as they did. A vote of thanks to the stewards de­ partment for a job well done. FLOMAR (Calmar), August t — Chairman, Callager; Secretary, Lanpher. Beef about overtime. Elected new ship's delegate. Food should he prepared in better taste. Request for more cots to be obtained on the East Coast. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), August 4—Chairman, N. West; Secre­ tary, C. Thornhill. Spoke to chief mate about putting the hospital in better shape. Slop chest should be better equipped. To be taken care of by chief mate. The black gang and deck department needs escape panels repaired. New keys for wipers fosc'les. General sougeeing for all departments. First aid kit to; be placed in galley. Leak to be fixed in galley also. One fireman ill. A ship's treasury was suggested. $1 to be col­ lected from each man. MARY ADAMS (Bloomfield), May 1* —Chairman, A. Nickle; Secretary, T. Zielinski. Ship to be laid up on West Coast after this trip. Ship's delegate re-elected. Night lunch to be in­ creased. Garbage to be dumped aft instead of aft housing. June 7—Chairman, G. ElinskI; Sec­ retary, Same. Washing machine is still not working correctly. Machine to be rechecked by first assistant. Captain intends to give three cartons of cigarettes every two weeks. A ship's arrival pool is to be run for the next port which will probably be San Francisco. Half the proceeds is to go to the ship's funds. Captain disputed a night's lodging due to noise from a compressor working around housing after 7 PM. Sent radiogram to the agent at next port of arrival to have a patrolman meet the ship and get cigarette situation straightened out. Replacements also needed. A vote of thanks and appre­ ciation for the resigning ships dele­ gate for last three trips. Elected the new ship's delegate. It would clarify a bad situation if the "LOG" would print an article on how many ciga­ rettes the captain Is actually supposed to give us, and how often they should be given. Some skippers will give 3 or 4 cartons a week every week, while some other Insist on only 3 SAMUEL F. MILLER (Boston), July 26—Chairman, H. Higginbotham; Sec­ retary, William O'Connor. $23 in ship's fund. Arrival pools to be run to raise money for the ship's fund. New ship's delegate elected. Discus­ sion was held on the outcome of re­ pair list supposedly taken care of in Portland, Ore. Most of the repairs can be taken care of at sea. SANTORE (Ore), August 4—Chair­ man, R. King; Secretary, S. Wojton. Four men logged for intoxication. OS missed ship. Man sick in deck de­ partment. Member reported that there will be no payoff after Venezualan trips. To see port agent on this matter. $12.26 in ship's fund. Nothing spent as yet. New ship's reporter elected. No pickles In mess. Vote of thanks extended to oldtimers of SUP, MC&S, MFOW and A&G Dis­ trict, for their support in the Ameri­ can Coal beef. STEEL EXECUTIVE (isthmian), July 6—Chairman, Alexander Brodie; Sec­ retary, W. Morris. A vote of thanks to brother C. Mazuk for keeping the ships' library in good order. Crew asked not to go to pantry or messhall in their underwear. Reminded crew that living up to their contract is an obligation for every man. Warned men against repeated performing. Crew to see that only door is kept open while in port. Stressed point that beefs among the crew should be kept below and not taken topside. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 28—Chairman, W. Tregembo; Secre­ tary, Same. $24.65 in ship's fund. New ships' delegate elected. Crew would like to inform any new visitors to Inchon, Korea, of the fine hospital­ ity and good food with drinks at a reasonable price, put out at the NCO Club near "Charley" Gate. "Doc" Watson soys he's be­ ing "entertained" here by a native chief during a safari out of Durban, South Africa, but despite the evident goodfeeling oil around, it looks like "Doc' may be the main item on the tribal bill of fare if he doesn't watch his step. He's on the Robin Hood. Pacific. The Jackson, together with the Norwegian-flag M/S Bonneville, searched an area amounting to 720 square miles during a joint daynight rescue effort somewhere be­ tween Moji, Japan, and Honolulu. Moore, the electrician on the SIU ship, was last seen on board about 10 AM on August 5th, but wasn't missed until nearly sun­ down. At that point, according to a re­ port from shipmate John D. McLe­ more, "once a search of the ship failed to locate him. Captain Wil­ liam Harvey sent out radio notices and reversed the ship's course. A Norwegian ship, the M/S Bonne­ ville, arrived at the place that was our position when Brother Moore was last seen, and searched the area throughout the night. "We SEAFARER, NAVY TEAM UP; KOREAN KIDS GAIN The care and feeding of some 60 Korean war orphans has been turned into a joint operation by an SIU steward and a unit of US Navy men stationed in Pusan. Seafarer Homer L. Ringo said he and the Navy gang ing a worthwhile effort by tutoring these youngsters." "have taken a great interest Those who also in seeing these youngsters through" now that their former benefactor is nearing the end of his tour of duty in the area. Up until now, the children at the Mi Ae Orphanage have been under the wing of an Army sergeant with five children of his own. More To Be Done "The Korean people have come a long way in bettering themselves by American example during the past few years," he stated, "but much more needs to be done. Since the future of the Korean na­ tion depends on the youth of to­ day ... we feel we are accomplish- STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), August 12—Chairman, J. Smythe; Secretary, C. Dixon. Asked for a draw for New York. $27.91 in ship's fund. Discus­ sion to improve night lunch. Steward to put out more night lunch. The following are to be served every night; apples, oranges, grapes, hard boiled eggs, canned fish, fresh peaches and fresh pears and plums. PORTMAR (Calmar), August 4 — Chairman, Falrcloth; Secretary, Camp­ bell. $6.55 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted overtime. Motion to elect new ships delegate. Beef aboard so tough that a fire-axe is needed to dent the gravy. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), August 8—Chairman, M. Cariin; Sec­ retary, J. McLemore. Sent radiogram to Wilmington in regards to death of ship's delegate. Bought book and magazines in San Francisco. To elect three department delegates to the safety committee. Bosun said the captain requests that all unsafe con­ ditions and hazards be reported to the mate so action can be obtained on them. Sea Brotherhood Shows In 2-Ship Rescue Try You'd have to look pretty hard to find a better example of the brotherhood among seamen of all nations than the com­ bined rescue efforts expended last month when veteran Seafarer William W. "Dutchy" ^ > ' Moore disappeared from the arrived there shortly before day­ SS Andrew Jackson in the light and began our search. Pro­ PACIFIC CLOUD (Peger), July 2$ —Chairman, H. RInga; Secretary, M. Clagle. Fireman and oiler missed ship in Inchon, Korea, rejoined same in Kobe, Japan. AB also missed ship in Yokohama, Japan. Ship's delegate resigned. Could not get along with captain. The captain accuses same of being drunk everytime he wishes to see him. New ship's delegate elected. Fireman broke his finger. Replaced by wiper. $16.75 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed avertime. To be taken up with patrolman. Wire that steward sent and paid for him­ self should be taken up with patrol­ man or refunded from ship's fund. Washing machine could not be re­ paired in Japan. Delegate to see chief engineer about this matter. Pace Thirteen Row IN BOTH HiHmwm Rlngo wish to lend a hand, he said, can do so by sending clothing or cash contributions for the orphange in care of the Com­ manding Officer, MSTS, APO 59, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, California. Ringo added praise for the generous help given by his shipmates on the Pacific Cloud, "We have a very excellent crew, all behaving and working with personal inter­ est and the usual SIU know-how. They have been cooperative in making living conditions on an old Liberty like those on a yacht." In a social note, he reported that both the Army and Navy had made accommodations in their "Open Mess Section Two," at Pier 3, Pu­ san, where merchant seamen can enjoy canned American beer and mixed drinks at 20-25 cents a throw. This club has dancing and. entertainment and will also have supply of LOGs available soon. ceeding over the territory we had traveled the day before, we con­ tinued lookout all day. The Bonne­ ville, bound for Los Angeles from Singapore, stayed with us through­ out the day and left us only after we had aban­ doned all hope." Before the two ships parted again, McLemore said, Capt. Har­ vey of the Jack­ son and Capt. Petter Haraldsen Moore of the Bonneville exchanged messages in which Harvey sent thanks to the Norwegians for their "kindness and good will." "At the leave-taking, both ships flew their flags at half-mast and ex­ changed salutes on the whistle. "All our officers did an excellent and conscientious job, par­ ticularly radio officer Joseph H. Casto, who should be highly com­ mended. But above all, we have the highest praise and regard for the master. "We, the crew, believe very few masters would have gone to the extreme that Capt. Harvey did in his effort to effect a rescue. The same should be said of Capt. Har­ aldsen. Brother Moore was wellliked aboard and we have all been greatly shocked by the tragedy." In a separate communication re­ ceived from Moore's mother, Mrs. A. Greenlee of Delray Beach, Fla., the crew was praised "for all the kindness you showed my son. He thought so highly of his Union, the SIU." Moore had been shipping over the past few years in between sea­ sons as skipper of his own parly fishing boat in the Florida keys. He had expected to remain on the Jackson for another trip, his mother noted, since she had gotten a card from him in Japan telling of a "smooth trip" and how he ex­ pected to stay on and "be home for Christmas." Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part' will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. * Quiet Time On Alice Brown BEATRICE (Bull), July 28—Chair­ man, R. Veilinga; Secretary, A. Isaac. Repairs being made. Ship's fund $6. Reports accepted. Laundry to be kept clean. MASSMAR (Calmar), June 2—Chair­ man, none; Secretary, none. Few re­ pairs made. Two men missed ship in Panama. Washing machine to be repaired. Bathrooms need repairing. Door needs repairing. Need new iibrary. Discussion on chief mate's attitude toward men. Vote of thanks to baker for excellent baking and also galley crew. July 7—Chairman, J. Beam; Secre­ tary, J. Craft. Some disputed OT. Repair list te be submitted. Com­ plaint about chief mate's attitude; suggest writing letter te headquar­ ters. New delegate elected. Chief mate's A pantryman's attitude dis­ cussed. Talking over the day's doings during a belween-meals lull on the Alice Brown (I to r) ore Seafarers Olifidio Esquivel, galley utility; Corey Granger, MM, and John D. Manuel, BR. The sign in back­ ground points up the SIU ship safety program. 4jl,. �Pace Fourteen SEAFARERS Deck Gang On The Job Bosun "Ski" Swiderski (right) supervises repair of hole in a boom on the Steel Worker enroute to Massowa, Eritrea, on the Persian Gulf run. In foreground with "Ski" are Joe Duffy, DM (partly hidden), and Red Little, DM. "Gumps" Gural, AB, was credited with the welding job. L. Mayberger sent in the photo. USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Winford Powell James Bethea Randolph Ratclirt John W. Bigwood Toxie Sanford John Butler Edison Shaffer Roscoe Dearmon Harold W. Simmons John F. Dixon Toefil Smigielski William Driscoll Wert A. Spencer Jan Englehardt Gerald L. Thaxton Leon Gordon Clarence Thibodaux James Hudson Gilbert Trosclair Edward G. Knapp Paul R. Turner Leo Lang Giuseppe Vascarro Simon Morris James E. Ward Michael Muzio Clifford Wuertz Vincent Pizzitolo USPHS HOSPXT.AL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank J. Bradley John Jackson, Jr. Wayne T. Center Kenneth B. Marshall Michael Delano D. F. Sykes Thomas J. Driscoll Joseph W. Waits Michael Gretz WUliam F. Wiemers Earnest W. Home Tadeusz Zielinskl USPHS HOSPITAL S.WANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Jimmie Littleton John A. Call Vincent T. Yates Thurston Dingier USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. William Brewer Pete Matovich Michael Duco George P. Melko Emil Dupont F. L. O'Laughlln Leo Dwyer Clyde P. Parker Alberto Espino Willis Record Allen Gary Jr. George H. Reier Carl E. Gibbs John Rekstin Joseph Gill Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Alex Stankiewics Burl Haire Paul Strickland Joseph C. Lewallen Dolphus Walker James McFarlin Albert Willis Granville Matise Russell Wright MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueiiu USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Erick J. Berg James C. Lytle Jacob Cook Arthur J. Queary Maurice N. Gendron William Shaw C. N. Hatch Jr. William R. Walker Jacob Huisman Norman H. Whipple USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb Claude M. Sturgle Frank Peskuric USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Roy J. Barker Thomas D. Foster Simon Bunda Michael J. Gaudlo Noah C. Carver Hoyt L. Hackney Chu Yung Chuan Sidney S. Irby Vincent D'Amato Vincent Kane Joseph Ebbole Harvey W. Morrle C. E. Owens A. O. VaUego Benjamin Pritiken Sung C. Wang Richard W. Smith G. L. Warrington USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Amos Buzzelle G. P. Lesnensky Edward J. Farrell Zachariah Williams James J. Girolami USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin Diebler John C. Palmer Siegfried Gnittke USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. WUllamson VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Vincent E. Kane Hassen Ali Robert Larsen James T. Balmy Isidore Levy Edward Doyle Damian G. Mercado John Boldiszar Jan Mucins Frank Bosmente Robert A. Parker John H. Bove Frank J. Paylor Delaware Eldemire Frank Robertson Francisco Enfante Adolfo Rodrigues Arthur Englehart Jose Rodriguez Ramon Figueiras Antonio Russo Rufus Freeman ^Samuel B. Saunders William Gardner Paul W. Seidenberg Richard Geiling Juan Soto George Hall Frederick Staebler John B. Hamilton Harry E. Swanson C. A. Honorowskl Fred L. Travis Cecil Hughes William Vaughan Leroy Johnson Albert Williams Alfred Kaju USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Patrick McCann Eladio Arts Archibald McGuigan Fortunato Bacomo Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic Milazzo Frank T. Campbell Joaquin Minis Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Hhlfer William Guenther G. A. Puissegur Bart E. Guranick Floro Regalado Howard Hailey Winston E. Renny Wade B. Harrell G. E. Shumaker Percy Harrelson Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Billy R. Hill Harry S. Tuttle Thomas Isaksen Virgil E. WUmoth Ira H. Kilgore Pon P. Wing Ludwig Kristiansen Dexter Worrell Frederick Landry Antonio Infante Leonard Leidig "The crew of the Neva West gave a hearty vote of thanks to acting ship's delegate Joseph A. McDougall for a job well done," writes D. Casey Jones, ship's repor­ ter. The vessel had just been taken over from an NMU crew and Mac has been spending most of his time bringing her around to SIU standards. Even with good cooperation from McDougall all hands, Jones said, "the skipper and the chief mate are really going to have to work to have this ship cleaned and painted." The men also wished to extend their thanks to the steward department for the good food and service rendered since taking over the ship. ^ Seafarer on the Seamar don't want anyone to get any wrong notions about their steward, James Eichenberg, and his department. In no uncertain terms, the boys think they "have one of the best stewards afloat." Some misconcep­ tion may have arisen from the recent appearance in the LOG of the digests of two different sets of ship's minutes from the Seamar dated a day apart, one reporting "no beefs" and the other noting "beefs against the steward depart­ ment." The gang figures some­ body trying to be helpful put a fresh date on an old set of undated minutes found on the ship, and sent them in to headquarters. Eichenberg has been on the ship almost a year with no major squawks against him. 4 Seafarer Luis A, Vila was highly commended by his shipmates on the Kathryn for his work as ship's delegate for the past two months until she was laid laid up by strike the Union called against Bull Line. "He is doing a real bang-up job on all beefs, re­ Vila pair lists and all other details," the report stated. a> t September IS, 1951 LOG t Under the SIU constitution every union member is entitled to run for office, at sea or ashore, either as an official or ship's dele­ gate. And, says Nolan L, Flowers, delegate on the Steel King, every­ one should take a crack at these jobs whenever they can, especially at the delegate's posts. It helps them become familiar with differ­ ent union procedures and to appre­ ciate what their delegates do for them, he notes. APOUNDRIA (Wattrmin), July 3»-. Chairman, R. ingrami Sacralary, J, Guard. Minor beela regarding water cooler aft and steward's bathroom settled satisfactorily. Ship's fund $10.50. Few hours disputed. Discus­ sion on callback for deck dept. Beef now settled. Discussion on quality of food. Fruit juices, desserts and con­ diments not standard brands. Some trouble in obtaining fresh foods in foreign ports. Request ice cream to be stored in reefers for full trip and not be obtained in foreign ports. Aug. 17—Chairman 6. Ruff; Secre­ tary, J. Guard. Crew urged to attend meetings. Food Improved somewhat. Several members feel cook can do better. Ship's fund $10.25. Bunk lights unrepaired for four days. Engi­ neer worked on motor in engine room. dept, end messman commended for fine work. Purchased iron. New delegate elected. Members to donate $1 toward ship's fund. Cups to be returned to pantry. Safety measures discussed. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Aug. 12—Chairman, S. Fuiford; Secretary, J. Foster. No milk purchased in France due to alleged high prices for containers. Repairs being made. No beefs. Ship's fund of $6 turned over to delegate. List of grievances to be turned over to patrolman for payoff. Discussion on purchase of fresh fruits and vege­ tables at European ports. Requisitions presented to captain but no action taken. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seas), Aug. 14 —Chairman, G. Hanson; Secretary, P, Devine. Discussion on headquarters communication. Ship's fund, $14.45. New delegate elected. One man taken off ship due to Illness. New secretary elected. Discussion on stores. New stores to be taken on in Lorenco Marques. VALCHEM (Heron), June 30—Chair­ man, B. Hayes; Secretary, W. Nesta, New delegate elected. Ship's fund, $22.50. Messhall to be kept clean. Crewmembers leaving ship to get new linen for new men coming aboard. Keys to bo left with delegate when leaving vessel. Remove cups from messhall when finished. Order paint, covered sugar Bowls next trip. Seattle agent to contact headquarters for Miss. Co. store list to help steward order food items. Crewmembers get­ ting off to strip bunks and clean lockers. CHILORE (Ore), Aug. 12—Chairman, W. Trolie; Secretary, C. Bortz. Ship's fund $21.75. New delegate elected. Books to be returned to library after reading. Ail departments to share in cleaning laundry and recreation rooms. COALiNGA HiLLS (Pan-Atianlic), Aug. S—Chairman, L. PickaH; Secre­ tary, H. Orlando. New delegate elected. Ask cooperation in keeping messhall clean. Obtain more milk for voyage. "Too many vegetables in soup and too much grease in cooking. SEATRAiN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Aug. 21—Chairman, J. Cole; Secretary, M. Lynch. Some disputed overtime. New delegate elected. Request bench for back aft. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done. WELLESLEY VICTORY (isthmian), Aug. 11—Chairman, C. Parker; Secre­ tary, J. Byers. Steward to square away beef on night lunch. Request to change slop chest hours. Arrange­ ments for cleaning laundry and rec­ reation room made. STEEL NAVIGATOR (isthmian), Aug. 3—Chairman, W. Biskas; secre­ tary, P. Harayo. Ship's fund S20.35. Few hours disputed. One man missed ship in Subic Bay: rejoined in Manila. Garbage not to be dumped over side. Request garbage chutes aboard ship. Ship to be fumigated. Request fresh fruit in Suez. Crew's quarters need painting. Discussion on repairs, gar­ bage situation. Notify membership not to mail letters in Java and Sum­ atra as some letters do not leave thesa countries. SEAMAR (Caimar), July 28—Chair­ man, W. Mason; Sacratary C. inman. No beefs. Ship in good shape. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Ship's fund $20. Discussion on minutes in Log which were erroneous regarding steward. These minutes were one year old. Vote of thanks to all for fine job done. STEEL FLYER (isthmian), Aug. 1$ —Chairman, E. Starns; Secretary, A. Fiatts. One man missed ship in Yokahama and rejoined in Kobe. One man hospitalized in Kobe. Ship's fund $59. 250 hours disputed in engine dept. Delegates to meet with patrol­ man at payoff to settle beef against steward and baker. Pound cake served every day. Steward not super­ vising meals. See agent about bonus in China. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), Aug. 12 — Chairman, L, Springer; Secretary, B. Nielsen. Stew- Burly WACOSTA (Waterman), Aug. 10— Chairman, H. Baiiday; Secretary, E. Ray. New delegate elected. Delegate to see about dogged-down skylights in hot weather. Drains not working in bathroom and passageways. No pressure in showers back aft. Laun­ dry to be kept clean. Cleaning sched­ ule to be posted for cleaning deck and bulkheads. Messhall and pantry to be kept clean. Action will be taken on violators for excessive drinking or missing watches. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Aug. 33— Chairman, J. Seiby; Secretary, A. Finneii. No word concerning injury of Brother Hatch taken off ship at Port Arthur with pilot. Ship's fund, $27.29. All communications posted in mess­ hall. No beefs. E\-erything running smoothly. SEATRAiN TEXAS (Seatrain), Aug. 24—Chairman, W. Hail; Secretary, P, McBride. Repairs made with excep­ tion of hooks for lockers and key for foc'sle. Ship's fund, $89.75. Beef on captain holding back week-end OT at payoff. Cooperation urged in keeping fantail cleaner. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Aug. ItChairman, H. Miliar; Secretary, Major Costeiio. Slop chest prices discussed and checked by patrolman. Beef on Trinidad laundry settled. Payoff in Mobile this trijt to be made according to number on articies. Safety and fire fighting equipment to be left in proper place and not moved around. Ship's fund, $185. Motion to start general fund for ship's benefit; at least 75% crew to vote before any expenditures made. Vote of thanks to relief captain for good job. Check air-conditioning in all quarters. Ob­ tain new washing machine. Delegate to check 4-hour relief set-up. Sugges­ tion to have regular crewmen show movies. RiON (Actium), June 3—Chairman, P. Hammei; Secretary, L. Geraghty. Draw may be given out before arrival. Ship going in very clean: no beefs, no disputed OT. Letter from chief mate read thanking crew for fine cooperation and cleaning out chain locker. Cooking needs improvement: food not cooked enough and needs more variety. Messhall and recreation rooms painted. Members urged to keep rooms clean. Water in scuttlebut undrinkable at times. Watch payoff slips. Need more cigarettes. STEEL DESIGNER (isthmian), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Gait; Secretary, A. Ridings. Cold water in showers too hot. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for job well done. No major beefs. Endeavor to get watch forecastles for FWT and oilers. Black gang foc'sles to be painted out. Insufficient stores cn board. JOHN CHESTER KENDALL (Bull), Aug. 4 — Chairman, J. Dunn; Secre­ tary, J. Hunt. Discussion on security watches. All bunks to be turned up­ right: foc'sles to be left clean. Return linen and books. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine service. Soiled linen to be turned in. Discussion on cold lunches. Vote of thanks to engine dept. for keeping engine running and in good shape. By Bernard Seaman TMI5 THIN6'S ON THE BLINK AGAINI ANYBODT KNOW HOW TO FIX ONE OF THESE AUTOmVC COFFBE POTSf WELL; IT'S RATHER SIMPU" YOUR TROUBLE STAf^ra HERE AT THE TN/RD CfCLO-FRAM, WHICH FAILS 10 GEN­ ERATE THE DhAyiALOBe,CAiiS\HQ THE MALFUNCTION OF THE FRAl' tBNSBR, AND THE RESULTANT DIMINUTION OF THE PtLX THOTHOOB WHICH VAVOOMSTOc.. ETC... ETC... �SEAFARERS September 13,. 1957 NY Seafarers Urged To Register For Voting Makes Debut All of the follounng SW families have received a $200 maternity' benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Dierdre Lou Cantrell, born 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F; August 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Fay, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Steward L. Cantrell, Balti­ i Martin Eric Levine, born June more, Md. 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ji Rita Mercedes Vivero, born Howard Levine, Farmington, Mich. $> August 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Peter Leo Gallagher, born April Mrs. Frank Vivero, New Orleans, 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John La. M. Gallagher, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 t ^ Evelyn Marie Da Costa, born William Russell Smith, born Au­ August 4, 1957, to Seafarer and gust 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Jose M. Da Costa, Baltimore, William J. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa. Md. 4 4 4 William E. King Jr., born August Michael Gerard Rome, born 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ August 12, 1957, to Seafarer and liam E. King, Edmonds, Wash. Mrs. Calvin A. Rome, New Orleans, La. Union members and their families in New York City have been urged to register as early as possible at polling places located in their election districts. "By registering early, on September 28th, 30th, October Mayor Robert F. Wagner said, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. On "you will help speed the task Saturday, September 2$, and Oc­ of permanently registering our voters. Furthermore, under this new permanent system, by regis­ tering now you will insure your right to vote in this fall's election and in all future elections. "Union members can set an example to the community for registering early and by getting members of their families, their friends, and their neighbors to register." Under the new permanent registration system, a voter has to register only once to vote every year. But this will apply only if he remains at the same address, or does not change his name. Local registration will take place tober 12th the polls will remain open for registration from 7 AM to 10:30 PM. On all other days they will be open from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. , Seafarers, who because of the nature of their work do not havg permanent addresses, can not apply for permanent registration. In order to vote, they must apply for absentee ballots. Post card appli­ cations for such ballots, where they are allowed, can be obtained from SIU headquarters. Information concerning absentee voting and the different state re­ quirements -was printed in the August 30th edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Seafarer Pasquale O. Cirelli and his wife, Louise, show off their new arrival at home in Philadelphia. The baby, Mario, was born March 26, 1957. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE riRST DIRia VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS ' #\ 1 iVlDY SVNDAY • I61D DMT \ Voice of the MTB, WFK49.19850 KCt WFL-65. 15850 KCt Shlpi In Caribbean, Eail Cooit of South America, South Atlantic and Eait Cooil of United Stotei. Shlpi In GuM of Mex­ ico, Caribbean, Weil CopM of South AmON Ico, Weil Coeii of Mexico and US Eon Cooit. Page Fifteen LOG WFK-95,15700 KCt ' 4 4 4 4 4 4 Micki Lee Harris, born August 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Morgan A. Harris, Houston, Texas. Philip M. (Pat) Robertson 4 4 4 Get in touch with your motherVickie Marie Powell, born Au­ gust 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. in-law, Mrs. M. Witham, 309 W. Odell B. Powell, Brodnax, Va. Alfred St., Tampa, Fla., at once. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Darol Cedric Frazier, born July Charles i!.arl Ray 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dan Contact your mother at 64 W. Frazier Jr., Whistler, Ala. 165 St., New York, NY, or call CY 3-1137. She is very ill. 4 4 4 Anna Jean Worley, born August 4 4 4 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Vivian P. Sutton L. Worley, San Francisco, Calif. Get in touch with James M. Croff, 2467 Calvert Ave., Memphis, 4 4 4 Joclyn Marie Scotti, born August Tenn. 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ 4 4 4 ert Seottt, Passaic, NJ. Otis J. Hardin 4 4 4 Call your sister May regarding Norma Erazo, born August 5, Mother. Dora. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro 4 4 4 J. Erazo, Brooklyn, NY. Raymond Perry 4 4 4, Lloyd Palmer of 305 N. Jackson Vivien Rivera Morales, born July St., Mobile, Ala., asks you to write 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ or call HE 2-5247. fonso Rivera, Bay Amon, PR. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Herbert Libby Thomas John Hoar Jr., born Au­ Contact Everett A. Herd, EMS, gust 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. USS Denebola (AF56), c/o FPO, Thomas J. Hoar, Baltimore, Md. New York, NY, immediately! 4 4 4 4 4 4 Linda J. Ortiz, born August 26, Ernest Such 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rafael Get in touch with your wife im­ Ortiz, Santurce, PR. mediately. John F. Fay Jr., born August 12, Shlpi In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European ond US Eoit Cooit. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Ex-SS Coe Victory Crewmembers to whom he owes money are asked to contact James (Nick) Nicholson, bosun, c/o SIU Hall, 450 Han-ison St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. James Bruce Elliott Your mother urges you to con­ tact her. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UNION AND MARITIME sill; NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THC^ SlU-A&G DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU * MM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue., e 4 4 4 The deaths of the following Sea­ Friends of dis; bled Seafarer farers have been reported to the Seafarers l^elfare Plan and the Edward Hansen are asked to write SIU death benefit is being paid to or visit him at Norwegian Hospital, 4520-4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY. their beneficiaries. Claudio Barreiros, 63: On June 7, 1957, Brother Barreiros died aboard the SS Casimir Pulaski in Genoa, Italy. Death was the result of stab wounds. He be­ came a full mem­ ber of the SIU on December 22, 1945, and sailed in the engine departme n t. Brother Barreiros is survived by his wife Dolores Barreiros, who re­ sides in Spain. Burial took place in Stagliono Cemetery, Genoa, Italy. Edward Hammond Burns, 38: Brother Burns died July 29, 1957 in Harris County, Texas. His death was due to accidental drowning in the San Jacinto River. Brother Burns became a full member of the Union December 30, 1954, and sailed in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Vernon H. Burns, of Mobile, Alabama. Place of biirial is unknown. Pacific Disf. Opens Pact ^Continued from page 2) payment at the end of a calendar year in the event the articles would continue beyond that date. The three West Coast Unions have been negotiating jointly since 1955 when they whipped Harry Bridges' ILWU in a three-depart­ ment shipboard election. Since then they have combined their pen­ sion plans to provide greater ben­ efits for their members and are now considering a joint medical program. The "West Coast Sailors," the "Stewards News" and the "Marine Fireman," official organs of the Pacific District unions, joined to­ gether to publish a special edition honoring Labor Day. The 24-page edition highlighted the greater ben­ efits that can be achieved When the three departments work, as a teaih. .I . �Vol. XiX No. 19 SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Congress Doles Out Little Shipping Aid Library Exhibit Features LOG WASHINGTON—The 85th Congress closed up shop for the summer on August 30, thus ending its first session with little in the way of productive legislation for the US merchant marine or American merchant seamen. Actually, there were only* three significant Congression­ conceined was in adding to the g.essional hopper and have not amount of farm surplus commodi­ been heard from since. al actions on the positive side ties to be sold abroad boosting the These bills included several in­ of the ledger as far as the mer­ chant marine is concerned: • Congress kept 50-50 cargoes on a fairly even keel, at least until 1958, by retaining the foreign aid program at just about the 1956 level and boosting authorizations to sell surplus farm products abroad by a billion dollars, despite renewed attempts by the farm bloc to whittle 50-50 down. • The legislators perked up trade with Iron Curtain satellites by okaying the sale of surplus farm products to Poland. This attitude could indicate the resump­ tion of trade with other "indepen­ dent" Communist nations in the future. • A $5 million boost was voted in appropriations for the PHS marine hospital program. The foreign aid bill, which was virtually Congress' last act before adjournment, represented a slash of just about a billion dollars in what President Eisenhower origin­ ally asked for. However, the final foreign aid figure of $3V^ billion was similar to what Congress appropriated in 1956. Congress' most favorable action, as far as the merchant marine is Bait. Quiet; Port Drive Continues BALTIMORE — Outside of the continuing HIWD organizing drive throughout Baltimore harbor, writes Earl Sheppard, port agent, there is nothing new to report from this port. Everything is fair­ ly quiet and running smoothly. There was only one major beef on the vessels coming into port during the past period. Since it was a fairly technical matter, the beef has been submitted to head­ quarters for clarification. Shipping for the period has been slow, slightly under the prior period's totals. There were 14 vessels paying off, eight signed on and 15 were in-transit. The vessels paying off were the Venore, Baltore, Marore, Santore, (Ore); Jean, Evelyn, Angelina, Em­ ilia (Bull); Chickasaw (Pan-Atlan­ tic); Westport (Trans. Util.); Mer­ maid (Metro. Patrol); Bethcoaster, Kenmar (Calmar) and the Govern­ ment Camp (Cities Service). The Venore, Baltore, Marore, Santore, Chilore (Ore); Chickasaw (PanAtlantic); Bents Fort (Cities Serv­ ice) and Westport (Trans. Util.) signed on. Among the vessels in transit were the Oremar, Marymar, Robin Mowbray, Alcoa Roamer, Steel Flyer, Alcoa Ranger, Robin Trent, Portmar, George A. Lawson, and the Bethdoaster. totai authorizations from $3 to $4 billion. Both foreign aid cargoes and surplus farm products are moved under the 50-50 law. These two Federal programs have been tbe major props for the merchant marine, particularly in face of a declining freight market. Of the $1 billion authorization, about $95 million was earmarked for surplus products for Poland, making it the first such action since Congress approved trade with Tito's Yugoslavia. The USSR itself, and Communist China, are still off limits. On the deficit side of the ledger was Congress' inclination to prac­ tice economy in ship construction and operating subsidies. Strong moves to sell US tonnage to foreign nations all were blocked, but they are expected to be revived in the future. No Action On Transfers Also disappointing to maritime unions was Congress' failure to crack down on easy transfers of US bottoms to runaway flags. This last action perhaps best tells the story of Congress' record: It was not so much the passage of legislation detrimental to the mer­ chant marine; ratlier, it was failure to act on constructive legislation which would have strengthened merchant shipping. There were a good number of bills introduced— in both the Senate and the House— which would have bolstered US shipping and the position of Amer­ ican seamen. But virtually all of these bills disappeared in the Con- YOUR • troduced by Senator Warren G. Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Foreign Commerce Committee. Among other things, they called for a review of all US maritime policies with an eye to overhauling the 1936 Merchant Marine Act; for clamping extremely tight restric­ tions on transfers, and for firmly establishing the legal status of the hiring hall. Other Bills Other measures introduced dur­ ing the session included a bill to subsidize US tramps, both Prominent among other prize-winning labor publications is the freighters and tankers; a bill to SEAFARERS LOG in a display now being featured in the head­ include seamen under the Federal quarters of the Detroit Public Library. Pictured with the LOG are wage-hour law, and one to tighten the other winners of AFL-CIO awards. restrictions on the hiring of alien seamen on US vessels. Congress did give final approval to the bill calling for 24-hour quarantine service, slated a probe of MSTS operations. It also okayed Robert B. Anderson, former run­ away tanker operator, as the new SAN FRANCISCO—A memorial statue of Harry Lunde­ Secretary of the Treasury. berg similar to the one of Andrew Furuseth now located out­ In the field of generaHegislation, side the main entrance to Sailors Union headquarters here which might have affected seamen's — unions. Congress took no action to has been authorized by the^ provide for Federal inspection or SUP membership. in the 1880's. The memorial had control of union welfare and pen­ The same sculptor who did to be removed earlier this year to sion funds, plthough the AFL-CIO the Furuseth monument in 1940 make way for a state freeway proj­ ect and the Sailors Union mem­ strongly urged such legislation. has been commissioned to do The legislators also bypassed a head and shoulder length statue of bership then voted to bring Andy Federal "right-to-work" law al­ the late SUP secretary, who was home. Furuseth had led the SUP for though Senator McClellan of the founder of the SIU of North many years until 1936, two years America. Lundeberg died last Arkansas tacked a "rider" onto the before his death, when he was civil rights bill. Congress did pass January 28 after a heart attack. Terms of the agreement provide succeeded by Lundeberg. the civil rights bill before it ad­ Erection of a suitable memorial journed, thus taking the first ac­ for the monument to be erected to Lundeberg was voted by the within six months. It will cast in tion in this area since the end of union membership soon after his bronze -after the sculptor's clay the Civil War. model is completed and approved. death, and then held in abeyance It will flank the other side of the until the sculptor who did the earlier statue could be located. entrance to the SUP hall. The Furuseth statue was origin­ ally erected near historic Folsom Street wharf where the first risings of the sailors' movement occurred Vofe Lundeberg Statue For SUP Hq. Entrance SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ••i Low Cost Meals I I I I SEAFARER'S INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT Seafarers on the beach wailing to ship are en­ titled to meal books with which they can procure low-cost meals at consid­ erably less than the going commercial rate for feed­ ing. The meal book pro­ gram makes use of feed­ ing facilities in those SIU halls which possess them, or oifers meals through arrangements with out­ side eating places. In either case, the meal book is a valuable asset, particularly to men who are in ports other than their home towns. Frisco Back Curran's View To Normal On District 50 (Continued from page 2) pect of 30 ships (or was it 80) by the back door, Lewis and the Mine Workers became legitimate mari­ time unionists In Curran's view. The saddest part about the whole performance, of course, is Curran's effort to justify the sweet­ heart contract signed with Ameri­ can Coal by a paper local of District 50 in Norfolk which until then had no members, no office, and indeed, no existence. At a time when the AFL-CIO is bending its energies to eliminate the paper local evil, Curran—a member of the Ethical Practices Committee— goes out of his way to defend just such an arrangement. It all proves that Curran and ethics are incom­ patible, and that Curran is unfit to serve on that AFL-CIO body. His whole record, past and present, is contradictory to what the commit­ tee stands for. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping for this port has more than tripled for the past two weeks and is now back to normal. The biggest jump in jobs was in the deck department with the stewards and black gang running about even. There were only two vessels pay­ ing off during the past period. They were the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clippers) and the Kyska (Water­ man). The Ocean Eva, Afoundria and Choctaw (Waterman) signed on while the Alamar (Calmar) and the Topa Topa (Waterman) were in-transit. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. � 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 13, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BULL LOSES MOVE TO BAR PICKETING PACIFIC DISTRICT ASKS PAY, RULE CHANGES IN PACT REOPENER CURRAN FLIP-FLOPS ON DIST. 50 ATOM SHIP PLANS RIPPED AS ‘FARCE’ BLOCK FOREIGN ‘INVASION’ OF OREGON-PR TRADE SHIP ACCIDENT TAKES 94 ARGENTINE LIVES CARGO SLUMP HITS COAL FLEET; SIU HOLDS LEAD NLRB SCHEDULES ROBIN VOTE HEARING SEPT. 16 BME BOOSTS WELFARE, PENSIONS GLASS FIBER LIFEBOATS WILL BE TESTED BY US DOW-CHEM MEN GET $125 RAISE HALT BOOST IN PR SHIP RATE LEVELS PAN-ATLANTIC ADDS PIER SPACE FOR BOXSHIP RUN SHORESIDE JOBS RISE IN MOBILE SEA BROTHERHOOD SHOWS IN 2-SHIP RESCUE TRY CONGRESS DOLES OUT LITTLE SHIPPING AID BALT. QUIET; PORT DRIVE CONTINUES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/13/1957 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. XIX, No. 19 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/134132373a3bb65fde31cbb11d996a95.PDF 0f788be6a94427fdb0f3dc0b5d7a1a1e PDF Text Text .7 • SEAFARERS LOG •OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO » PHS THREATENED BY ECONOMY MOVE -Story on Page 3 Spirit remains high, among SIUNA oldtimers in the American Coal beef, as Carey J. Beck, SIU engine utility (top), gives victory highsign on Harry L. Glucksman. ABs Robert Dunkelberger, SUP; Joe Savoca, SIU, and SIU bosuns T. Cepriano and E. Anderson gather in messhall. Cepriano replaced Anderson on the ship. (Story on page 5. Feature on page 8.) r' -4 •"^1 I • . u.! "I -•I �Pkfe Two SEAFARERS Mr; 'Efhits' Plays 'Position' September 27, 1957 LOG No Break In Bull Strike; Court Sessions Continue On Co, Injunction Move The SIU's strike against Bull Line was in its sixth week today with picketing contin­ uing on three fronts despite company moves for an injunction. Seafarers now have picketlines up in Baltimore and San Juan, as well as New York. A second company try for^' an injunction is still under are the Arlyn, Hilton and Suzanne. was the Frances, which was tied up study following a hearing The remainder of the Bull Line on arrival the day the strike began, - AIMU PILOT-sepr i2,les; Wednesday before a court-appoint­ ed referee. A similar hearing is scheduled for Monday on a Bull Line petition to bar picketing by the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The licensed officers went out on strike in separate wage dis­ putes with the company two days after the SIU strike was called on August 19th. All three unions have had their own picketlines up since that time. All but a handful of the com­ pany's ships are still in operation and are expected to be tied up on arrival. The Ines heads the list of ships due back from offshore voyages and should be in New York this weekend. The others Curran Now Admits Blacklist After vehemently denying that he or the National Maritime Union had anything to do with the American Merchant Marine Institute's industry-wide blacklist, NMU Pres­ ident Joseph Curran now blandly admits its existence in the latest issue of the "Pilot." What's more, Curran concedes'*' that individual companies in this position in the face of blacklist. They realize that sea­ AMMI President Ralph Casey's being hired out of the union have been blacklisting NMU written statement to the steamship men, hall several times a year in the members for many years now. companies to the contrary. Casey NMU's action in such instances,: wrote that the matter was taken Curran says, consists of taking a "P ^^'th the NMU, which entered "trade union position"—whatever into negotiations and amended its employment clause to pave the he means by that. Curran's latest on the subject way for the blacklist as "a corrolin the September 12 "Pilot" fol­ lary to this revised employment lowed weeks of indignant denials clause ..." Denounced Casey that he had anything to do with Curran even carried his pretense the blacklist machinery set up by the AMMI and the Marine Index to the point of writing Casey a Bureau. The latter is an investi­ letter "denouncing" him for setting gations agency used by company up the blacklist—all this after agents in dealing with seamen's in­ NMU had agreed to it in negoti­ jury claims. Curran had persisted ations. Now, Curran openly admits, not only is there a blacklist but, as the LOG had pointed out many times, it existed for years on the basis of individual company action. The companies, Curran says, "simply Objections are increasing kept files on the man and when he within AFL-CIO Maritime ranks came down to the ship for employ­ to NMU President Joseph Cur­ ment, they rejected him ... the ran's membership on the AFL- shipowners were in the habit of CIO Ethical Practices Commit­ maintaining a lifelong penalty tee. Additional unions are against men guilty of only one in­ raising questions following the fraction of their rules." stand taken by the SIU, the Of course, the industry-wide IBL and others that Curran is blacklist means the companies unfit to serve on the committee. have refined the whole operation The objectors point to several by setting up a central bureau for lections by Curran which reflect that purpose. The Idea was sim­ unfavorably on him and could plicity itself. In the SIU and af­ be used to embarrass the com­ filiated unions there were pioneer­ mittee and undermine its au­ ing moves in past years in the area thority. They cite as examples of industry-wide vacation and wel­ Curran's open support of the fare plans as the most efficient AFL-ousted International Long­ system for the benefit of the mem­ shoremen's Association against bership. The NMU, by making the AFL-CIO, his cooperation use of the industry-wide formula with steamship management in for the shipowners' purpose has the blacklisting of seamen, his earned itself the dubious distinc­ intimate relationship with the tion of being first (and only) with president of United States an industry-wide blacklist. Lines, as reflected in his mem­ Curran Kids Membership bership on the so-called mari­ In attempting to excuse this time "labcr-managemcnt com­ procedure to his membership, Cur­ mittee," his endorsement of sweetheart contracts and paper ran declared that "when we receive locals as in the District 50- such letters [notices of biacklistAmerican Coal Shipping set-up. ing—ed.] from the companies, the Under those circumstances, union attempts to determine the they point out, an accused indi­ facts and takes a trade union posi­ vidual brought before the com­ tion on them." What Curran doesn't teii his mittee could raise embarrassing membership is that no other union questions about the, fitness of in maritime would permit any one of the judges. company to operate' any kind of / Ask Curran Boot From Ethics Body y normal course of events, are par­ ticularly vulnerable to loss of live­ lihood if a company could arbitrar­ ily reject them. A true trade un­ ion position is "no blacklist al­ lowed." Instead, responsible union pro­ cedure is to set up union machin­ ery for dealing with performers and foul-ups. Such machinery, under the control of rank-and-file membership committees, assures protection against personal grudges of ships' officers or company ad­ ministrators. Whatever Curran means by a "trade union position" (and judg­ ing from his "trade union posi­ tions" on the ILA and District 50, that's a pretty elastic term in his book) it is obvious that NMU men have been blacklisted in the past and are being blacklisted today, with the consent and approval of the NMU. Curran's Excuse As would be expected, Curran excuses the whole system by claim­ ing- that it is aimed at the "per­ formers" of whom he says, "We want to see them elfminated from the industry." It doesn't take much figuring for any seaman to realize that all a shipowner has to do to get rid of militant union men is to label them "performer" and make them walk the plank. Curran found the blacklist mighty handy in the past to deal with some of his opposition on the ships. It is a powerful club to have around whenever any crewmember talks back on a beef or speaks critically of the NMU's policy. Who is Herman E. Cooper? what is his role in the trade union movement?' These questions wfil be de­ veloped in future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. fleet is idled either in Norfolk or in one of the struck ports. In ad­ dition, the Dorothy is laid up in a Chester, Pa., shipyard, and the cablelayer Arthur M. Huddell is Inactive at Port Angeles, Wash. Unable to get the SIU's peaceful picketing barred by an injunction in its first attempt in Brooklyn Supreme Court, Bull Line is trying again with, a petition. Following preliminary hearings. Justice James S. Brown named former Justice John MacCrate of the Appellate Division as a referee to hold fur­ ther hearings on the amended Bull Line petition. One hearing has already been held this week. The strike began following a breakdown of negotiations that be­ gan last June between an SIU committee and the company. The talks got underway after the SIU moved to reopen its agreement on wages and other monetary matters under the • standard reopening clause in SIU contracts. Negotia­ tions reached an impasse over Union demands for parity with the West Coast on overtime and pen­ alty rates plus a 20 percent acrossthe-board wage increase, all re­ troactive to July 1, 1957. Picketlines went up two days after the 60-day strike notice re­ quired under the Taft-Hartley Law expired on Saturday, August 17. The membership had previously au­ thorized strike action in the event the wage talks broke down. Separate negotiations by the MM&P and MEBA bogged down on the officers' demands for a six percent general wage increase plus additional compensation for the mates and engineers under a June 15, 1957 wage review. First ship affected by the strike and then the Kathryn, Beatrice and Elizabeth. The Carolyn and Jean were struck in San Juan two weeks ago. Ships' radio officers and purs­ ers, as well as longshoremen and teamsters, have all respected the various union picketlines. Turn Back 45 Vessels To Reserve WASHINGTON —One-third of the 134 Government-owned ships bareboated by private operators last year are already back in lay-up or heading back to the boneyard. The current cargo slump will re-idle 45 ships operated by ten companies under the charter pro­ gram. None of them are operators under contract with the SIU. An additional seven ships now being used by the Military Sea Transportation Service will be re­ delivered in the near future, leav­ ing a total of 87 still under charter. About half of them are carrying Government - sponsored cargoes. The rest are split between the coal trades and berth operators. The companies, covering all coasts, and the number of ships in­ volved, are as follows: American Export, 6; Arrow, 2; A. L. Burbank, 2; Greece, 1;. Isbrandtsen, 10; Luckenbach, 4; Lykes, 6; Marine Transport LJne, 4; Pacific Atlantic, 1; Pope & Talbot, 5; T. J. Steven­ son, 1, and Stockard, 3. Second US Strike Ends Gas Turbine At Union Oil Vessel Sails SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific have started manning vessels of Union Oil's Pacific Coast Trans­ port fleet after the company signed a contract with the Radio Officers Union settling their 11-week strike. The ROU struck the company in June. The union sought wages in the Union Oil fleet on a scale with those paid in other fleets. The contract grants immediate wage and benefit increases, with parity being achieved by a second wage increase on January 1. A converted Liberty ship powered by the world's largest free piston gas turbine sailed from New York last month for operating tests. The gas turbine ship William Patterson, which is propelled by a 6,000-hp engine, will carry military cargo to Northern Europe during the experiment. It is the fourth Liberty in the Government's $12 million experimental conversion and engine replacement program, and the second powered by a gas turbine. Power for the Patterson is sup­ plied by six free piston gas gen­ erators, or "gasifiers" on a common Sept. 27, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 20 piping, and a turbine. The gas gen­ erator produces hot gases for the turbine, which supplies shaft horse»' power. The gasifiers can use Bunker C PAUt IlAlL. Secretary-Treamrer and other low grade fuels, and have HEBBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWUC high thermal efficiency. General SPIVACK, AL MASXIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Motors, which developed it, be­ Writers. BILL HOODY. Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. lieves that the plant \Wll be approx­ imately 20 percent more efficient Publishad blwaalcly at tha haadquartara tha Seafarars Intarnatlonal Union, At­ than equal size steam or centrifu­ of lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth gal gas turbine installations.Avanua, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Entered as second class matter The Maritime Administration be­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under lieves that the free piston plan of­ ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. fers "exceptional possibilities" for future applications.' SEAFARERS LOG �September 27, 1957 SEAFARERS Pace Thre* LOG Back Door Attack Hits PHS 1 How To Help The Hospitals The latest threat to the Public Health Service hospitals can best be answered if Seafarers, members of their fam­ ilies and friends let Congress and the Administration know where they stand. The SIU is convinced that closing of the Savannah hospital, should it take place, would be fol­ lowed by further cutbacks in the Public Health Service. Write now to the officials an€ Congressmen listed below as well as to your own Senator and Representative. Marion B. Folsom, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Dr. Leroy Burney, Surgeon General, US Public Health Service, Washington, DC. Sen. Lister Hill, chahman, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, chairman. Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, Senate Office Build­ ing, Washington, DC. Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chairman, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries; House Office Building, Washington, DC. Rep. John E. Fogarty, chairman. House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education- and Welfare; House Office Building, Washington, DC. Wage, Pension Benefits Gained in Pacific Pact SAN FRANCISCO-Joint negotiations by the three unions of SIU Pacific District with West Coast shipowners has again paid off for the membership, this time in increased wages, )ension payments, logging * imits and'pre-shipping medi­ cordlngly. Overtime rates for en­ try ratings was increased to $2.25 cal examination facilities. f The new pension which will ap ply to the members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen, and the Marine Cooks and Stewards have been ratified by the respective memiberships. Under the new agreements wages .were increased $20 to $37 a month with cargo and freight han­ dling penalty rates going up ac- Seattle Slows, Ratings Ample SEATTLE—A proposal was made at the last membership meeting, reports Jeff Gillette, port agent, concerning the possibility of haying a patrolman stationed in Portland, Oregon, to service vessels docking In that area. As it now stands the patrolmen have to work out of the Seattle hall and spend most of their time traveling anywhere from the Canadian border to Coos Bay. It has been a slow period on the shipping front. Although registra­ tion has dropped off slightly, the port has plenty of rated deck and steward department men. The SS Wild Ranger, Fairport, Yaka (Waterman) and Ocean Joyce (Ocean. Trans.) paid off during the past two weeks. The Wild Ranger, Fairport and Ocean Joyce signed on again while the Yaka went into temporary lay-up. She is expected cut again in approxiniately two v/eeks. The Texmar, Seamar (Calmiar) and Rebecca (Intercontinental) put into port to be serviced. an hour while they jumped to $2.98 cents and hour for rated men. Under the new scales, a bosun on a passenger ship will make $707 a month while a bosun on a small freighter wil draw $574 a month. AB watch-stander rates are now $478 per month. Payments under the three-union combined pension plan were in­ creased by 25 percent, bringing the maximum payment up to $125 a month. Also accepted was the abolition of two-for-one loggings as of the first of October. In addition to wage and pension increases, the operators agreed to pay five cents a day per man to build medical clinics. The clinics, which will be named the Harry Lundeberg Memorial Clinics, will furnish pre-hiring medical exam­ inations to all union members re­ turned to jobs. Examinations by the clinics will be accepted by all of the contracting companies. It was also announced that a joint approach would be held with the Internal Revenue Department to work out a more equitable sys­ tem of taxing seamen's wages. The Department now considers wages as earned when paid. But in some fields, especially the maritime in­ dustry, this results in a seaman being taxed in one year for money earned during an earlier period, often pushing.up the tax-rate ac­ cordingly. Some recommendations to rem­ edy this situation, outside of a Government ruling,.would be to have the company pay a seaman his. earned income before the end of the tax calendar year, or to adopt a pro-rata payment system. • Savannah, 3 Other Hospitals Threatened In Economy Move WASHINGTON — A renewed attack on Public Health Service hospitals for seamen has been launched by the Bureau of the Budget. After allowing this yearns appropriation for the hospitals to go through without a murmer of oppo­ sition, the Bureau is nowt sharpening^ the ax for next year. The first step in the cam­ paign is a move to shut down Public Health hos­ pitals in Savannah and three other cities. The move is in the form of a "survey" which will "determine the most effective and economical means of providing medical care for its beneficiaries now receiving care through Serv­ ice hospitals located in Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Savan­ nah . . ." The announcement adds "The new studies will be made as a re­ sult of a suggestion by the Bureau of the Budget that perhaps other medical, care facilities in these areas could provide satisfactory medical care more economically." PHS Now Target While the Service announcement tried to soften the blow by stating that "no immediate changes are contemplated in the existing pro­ gram," SIU headquarters is con­ vinced that the PHS hospitals are now the target for Administration forces who are out to shut them down. The point of the proposed sur­ vey is to determine whether sea­ men and others eligible for PHS care could be treated more cheaply by entering into contracts with private doctors and private facili­ ties. If the survey were to come up with figures "proving" a saving, it is expected that tremendous pressure would be brought to bear to bring about abolition of the present PHS program. Union reaction to the latest at­ tack on the hospitals was swift. "The SIU serves notice," SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall declared, that it will oppose very strongly any renewed efforts to whittle away the PHS medical care pro­ gram for seamen. Destroying Pub- SCHEDULE OF SIIT MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13 Under fire once before, Savonnoh PHS hospital is one of four such facilities which could be closed if survey ordered by Bureau of Budget finds that private treatment is "cheaper." i lie Health Service facilities for the sake of paper savings is the falsest kind of economy which will only result in added costs to the Gov­ ernment and the shipowner in the long run." Cut Rate Medical Care Experts on medical care and hospital administration agree that it would be practically impossible to provide services the hospitals now offer under the proposed con­ tract system. What it would mean is that existing medical services to seamen would be sharply cut back because an adequate private program would cost far more than the present cost of the hospitals. The real target of the survey then, is reducing or doing away with medical services for seamen. The high cost of private medical services for seamen has been con­ firmed by the experience of PHS in cases where seamen have been hospitalized elsewhere because of an emergency. (See story adjoin­ ing). Once before, in May, 1953, the Savannah hospital was the target of the economy ax when Mrs. Oveta Gulp Hobby, then Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed closing the Savannah, Fort Stanton and Cleve­ land hospitals. The last two were shut down, but a vigorous SIU campaign saved the Savannah hos­ pital. It was admitted at the time by a Department spokesman that clos­ ing of the Savannah hospital would be a serious reduction of medical services to US seamen since it is the only such facility existing be­ tween Norfolk and New Orleans. Lundeberg Intervened After the Savannah closings were rescinded, Mrs. Hobby came up later in the year with a proposal to shut down all medical treatment facilities for seamen. That proposal blew up a storm of protest in mari­ time quarters. The Hobby plan was dropped in 1954 after the late Harry Lundeberg, SIU of NA presi­ dent, had a conference on the sub­ ject with President Eisenhower at the White House. Now the Budget Bureau seems bent on resuming a piecemeal at­ tack on the hospitals in the hopo that such a move would stir up less opposition than the whoiesala shutdown. Aside from providing medical care to seamen. Coast Guardsmen and to several groups of Federal employees, the PHS hospitals have served as training centers for MDs, specialists and technicians, many of whom later go out and serve tha community in private practice. Closing of the hospitals wou'd add to the serious shortage of such training facilities. The hospitals have also made notable progress in many medical research areas. Emergency? Notify PHS, Crews Told Seamen who are hospitalized in emergency cases in facilities other than those of the Public Health Service are urged to contact the PHS as soon as possible so that a transfer can be arranged. The rules of the Service permit the hospital to take financial re­ sponsibility for seamen's care at other facilities in genuine emer­ gencies. However, the Service is anxious to reduce such situations to a minimum. In many instances, the cost of such emergency treat­ ment at private facilities haa proven to be excessive. Consequently, ship's officers, crewmembers and others are urged to contact the nearest PHS facility immediately in an emergency to prevent hospitalization of seamen at other facilities or to secure transfers as soon as possible. The PHS maintains ambulance services for such cases. In New York, the hospital tele­ phone Is Glbrall^r 7-3010. ri �SEAFARERS rzge rour LOG St. Louis MTD Council Chartered • September 27, 1957 September 4 Through September 17 port Charter for newest MTD port council is presented in St, Loujs^ by Harry O'Reilly, executive secretary of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (right), to council president John Nabor, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 688. Looking on (I. to r.) are council secretary Edward Adams of the Masters, Mates I Pilots and Edward Weber of Firemen A Oilers Local 6, council vice-president. Pocket-Size 'Bug' Is Business Must Boston • oaoooaea**** . New York • •••••••••••• . Philadelphia ••••••••aoooo . . Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle • •••••••••••• . DOCK B Ens. A 7 78 26 53 2 18 3 17 5 1 .6 5 17 7 19 9 14 14 4 36 16 46 9 8 2 15 58 10 29 7 28 19 3 13 11 17 3 2 3 10 25 6 12 10 22 19 DocB B Bnfl. A Eng. B 156 16 Dock A Total Port Stcfc A' Boston New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah T.nnpa Mobile New Oi'leans Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Eng. B Dock A Dock 1 6 4 8 5 2 1 7 5 8 16 8 17 3 287 139 Stow. A Stow. B Tetol A Total B Total Rag. 2 10 6 13 6 0 3 1 28 5 10 2 14 4 15 166 50 132 36 22 10 65 199 25 78 44 85 55 7 41 22 47 14 3 12 16 70 18 41 21 50 37 22 207 72 179 50 25 22 81 269 43 119 65 135 92 Stow. A Stow. B Total A Total 8 Total Rog. 288 104 982 399 1381 4 92 8 33 10 '4 3 24 •e-. 67 2 17 17 27 20 Shipped 1Dock C 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 Ina. A 1 44 10 27 5 4 2 27 43 10 14 3 28 16 Ens. B 2 S 6 6 8 3 1 11 16 5 13 8 20 8 Eng. C 0 5 1 1 5 0 1, 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 Stow A 1 37 7 25 5 5 0 33 35 4 15 5 29 11 Stow. Stow. B C 1 9 3 2 4 2 1 3 12 5 12 8 10 4 Tetol A 0 4 125 4 0 30 87 0 0 20 0 19 0 7 0 90 0 129 2 24 0 60 15 1 0 92 0 45 stow. Total c A 7 747 Total B 4 20 13 16 17 7 3 21 33 18 41 24 47 15 Total Total Ship. C 0 15 1 3 6 0 1 1 2 3 0 3 0 1 8 160 44 106 43 26 11 112 164 45 101 42 139 61 Minature tape recorders that can be carried in a pocket 18 Stow. Stow. Dock Deck 1Dock Eng. Eng. Total Total Total Enfl, are becoming a popular itepi among business and labor a e , A B B C Ship. A C A B spies the "Wall Street Journal" reports. The "Journal" calls 11 234 18 ^12 76 279 36 1062 91 112 Total tape-recorder eavesdropping a-*^ "rapidly growing develop­ be carried in a briefcase and cover SIU shipping hurdled the 1,000-job mark once again during the last two weeks despite ment" in the business world a 60-foot range. A tie-clasp usually the idling of the bulk of the Bull Line fleet. The total number of jobs > dispatched was and cites tiguics showing that one serves as a convenient place to 1,062. Registration totalled 1,381, showing a slight rise over the previous period. Seven ports listed shipping I manufacturer of a midget recorder hide the mike. It seems _the only way to make gains and three others held to tripled liis sales in two years. The midget recorders, the paper sure conversations are not being the status quo. Improved job «ays, "arc finding much use in give-and-take labor negotiations." It quotes a New York ".security consultant" (ex-lie detector special­ ist for the Armed Forces) as re­ porting that they sometimes are planted in rooms "where labor negotiators are planning sti-ategy." In addition, recorders find a multitude of uses in the business tr. Seafarers' A-1 Job On Beefs Applauded "bugged" is to hold meetings in bathing suits in a rowboat 40 yards from shore. But somebody had better cheek that rowboat first. activity was marked in Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, Mobile, Hous­ ton, Wilmington and San Fran­ cisco. "Steady" was the word for New Orleans, Lake Charles and NEW YORK—Shipping has remained fairly steady in Seattle. The West Coast ports this port during the past two weeks, reports Bill Hall, as­ seem to have snapped back after a brief lull and the Gulf, except sistant secretary-treasurer. With the exception of a few key for Tampa, remains busy. New ratings, class A men should • York, Boston, Philadelphia and be able to ship out without should be good. The Josefina (Lib. Tampa were the only areas show­ much difficulty since many of Nav) was in port after an ll-month ing a decline. the berths are still being filled tramping trip in the Far East. Needless to say most of the men The greatest activity was still in by Class "B" and "C" men. The New York "Daily Worker," the deck department, with the wid­ Headquarters, Hall said, would were anxious to stretch their legs voice of the Communist party in est spread between registration like to extend its thanks to all of on the beach for awhile before America has become a victim of and shipping. Black gang registra­ the brothers who are doing more shipping out again. capitalism and is forced to make tion generally kept pace with the than their share in the beefs and "drastic changes" in its fight for jobs available, while the steward organizing drives now going on in suiwival. The newspaper is now go­ department was the least active. the various ports. There has been ing to publish only a four-page Jobs for class A men rose to 70 no trouble getting men to take edition, four days a week. percent of the total shipped, as turns on the picketlines down at In a front page editorial, tlie class B dropped to 26 percent.-' the Bull Line pier, and around a Worker announced that "constantly Four ports shipped no class C men few of the hold-out companies falling circulation and a virtual at all. Class C shipping dropped being organized by the MAWD. New financing is being sought by ban on advertising" with "mount­ to four percent of the total. He praised the men working on the SlU-contracted TMT Trailer ing publication costs," were major The following is the forecast the Robin Line fleet ships under Ferry Inc. to overcome a financial causes behind the cutback. adverse conditions. They are con­ loss suffered during 1956. Eric port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New York: tinually being swamped with propa­ Rath, president of the company, The paper, which had been the official organ of the US Communist Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . ganda from the NMU, he said, but has informed creditors that he was party since 1924, has "reached bot­ Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk: Slow are doing their jobs in true SIU seeking funds to pay outstanding tom" financially. Instead of its . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: style. debts and continue the company's There were 33 ships in port dur­ program of establishing trailcrship Quiet . . . Mobile: Good . . . New usual eight-page, five-day-a-week publication, the paper will now Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: ing the pa.st period. The Alcoa services between the US mainland, come out with a four-page edition, Steady . . . Houston: Good . . . Ranger, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Part­ Puerto Rico and the We.st Indies. Monday through Thursday, and its Wilmington: Fair . . . San Fran­ ner (Alcoa); Ideal X, CoaMnga Rath attributed the company's Hills, Almena (Fan-Atlantic); Hur­ 1956 losses to delays in converting 12-page weekend edition on Frid- cisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. ricane, Madaket (Waterman); Steel the Carib Queen and Florida days. Rover, Steel Executive (Isthmian); Queen for trailership service, as According to figures quoted in Robin Mowbray (Robin Line); Can- well as operating difficulties on the editorial, the paper's deficit is tigny (Cities Service^ Seatrain the Carib Queen, including a approaching the quarter million Georgia ((Seatrain); Pan boiler explosion. mark while its income for the past The Carib Queen had made two year is running $50,000 below last Ship's delegates are urged to Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.), year's. A major setback was the notify the Union immediately and Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ trial voyages to Europe on MSTS riers) all paid off. The Barbara charter before going into service failure of the paper's spring fund when a shipmate is taken off raising drive to meet expectations. the vessel in any port because Frietchie (Liberty Nav.), Robin on the islands run. In addition to the Carib Queen, Of the $100,000 goal, it has been of illness or injury. Delegates Mowbray (Robin); and Steel Ad­ TMT had been operating a num­ should not wait until they send vocate (Isthmian) signed on. able to raise only $45,000 so far. Among the vessels in port to be ber of smaller vessels as well as It was just over two weeks ago in the ship's minutes but should that the Communist party in the handle the matter in a separate serviced were the Young America some unmanned LSTs which were US announced that its membership communication, so that the Un­ (Waterman); Val Chem (Heron); hauled by tugs on charter from the had dropped down to 10,000, a loss ion can determine in what man­ Seatrain's Georgia, New York, US government. Texas, Louisiana and Savannah; The Carib Queen is the first of some 7,000 members in the past ner it can aid the brother. Yorkmar, Massmar, Calmar (Calti-ue "roll-oh, roll-off" ship in com­ It would also be helpful if year alone. As for circulation, the paper, which had boasted of a read­ the full name, rating and book mar); Alcoa Rynner and Partner mercial service carrying trailer ing public of 100,000 in the '30s, now number was sent in. - Address (Alcoa), Steel Maker (Isthmian; trucks and private cars on three moans of "slightly under" 10,000 these notifications to Welfare Robin Sherwood (Robin) and Cities deck levels. It was originally *. Seiwice Baltimore (CUies Service). Landing Ship Dock that had been daily, and "slightly over" 13,000 on Services at beadq^ters. Shipping for the "next period converted for roU-on service; the weekends. • ^ 'Worker' Down To Four Pages New Financing Sought By TMT arena whether it is spying out in­ formation about a competitor's plans or making sure the prices quoted by salesmen are on the level. The recorders are so effi­ cient that the chairman of a New York State legislative committee said that "wire tapping is small potatoes." A typical unit, one of the small­ est available, is less than seven Inches long, four inches wide and IVi inches deep. It can pick up sound from 20 feet away and re­ cord 20 minutes' conversation. Other, larger-sized ones can easily Notify Union About Sick Men �SEAFARERS September 27. 1957 Pare Five LOG Navy May Discard 'Effective Controi', Magnuson Reports '4?. The "effective control" theory used to justify the Govern­ ment's ship transfer policy may finally be on the way out. Sen, Warren G. Magnuson said last week he expected the Navy to reverse itself and-*" though they were under the torpedo the whole idea. Panamanian or Liberian flagi Since the start of the trans , -t • Thus, though scores of transfers had reduced the US tramp fleet to dangerous levels by 1956, de­ fense needs were still said to be safeguarded. Now standing by while ship is in lay-up, these three SIU oldtimers are shown aboard the Cleveland Now, says the chairman of the Abbe (I to r) J, Davis, wiper; John Olsen AB; Aldifonso Galindez, bosun. At right, Felix Villiran, Senate Foreign Commerce Com­ mittee, top Government defense steward utility on the Harry Glucksman, is shown at work in the galley. planners appear to be taking an­ other long, hard look at the whole shipping picture. The White House announced some time ago that the future status of the privately-op­ erated merchant fleet was being studied by the National Security Council, the nation's top policy The increasing number of "no board, in connection with overall beefs to report" appearing in the defense planning. NORFOLK—Plagued by a declining coal market, the American Coal Shipping Company ship's minute Conflicting views voiced by Gov­ has placed two vessels in indefinite lay-up in the past two weeks. A third ship, the com­ points out the ernment officials at Congressional pany-owned Coal Miner, has been in lay-up for the past four weeks but is scheduled to fine Job being hearings earlier this year finally take on a crew sometime to-> — done by the vari­ drew assurances from the Pentagon day or over the weekend. laid up. It had 18 SIU men in the quested 30 ships from the Govern­ ous shipboard ment. Six were broken out, and delegates to keep that the merchant marine still was The ships in lay-up are the crew. then breakouts were halted because their vessels run considered "vital" and was not be­ Martha Berry and the Cleveland As a result, the count on the four ning in true SIU ing abandoned. However, no major Abbe. There is some question as ships still active at the'moment of labor disputes involving AFLstyle. Special effort was put forth at tha last to whether or not the ships will be stands at NMU 60, SIU 52. In ad­ CIO maritime unions, including the mention went to session to salvage the shipbuilding decommissioned .as there is no car­ dition, the company has been fol­ SIU, Masters Mates and Pilots and the delegates of budget, and it emerged finally as a go in sight for them. Coal rates on lowing the NMU's tack on chal­ Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ Padgett the Steel Maker. meager $3 million item. ciation. Of the six, there are just A reversal of Jthe "effective con­ the European run have been fluc­ lenges to the discharges of SIU four left in operation today. The crew \\'ants to go on record as oldtimers. The company has been tuating at or under $4 a ton, which •saying they appreciate the time trol" principle would mean greater is far below the break-even figure The bottom has dropped out of refusing to rehire SIU men whose and energy put in by W. A. Padgett chances of success for a sizable for UjS-flag Libertys. the coal export market, with some discharges have been questioned as ship's delegate, Fred Umholtz shipbuilding appropriation next by the NMU and the Coast Guard. moves in Europe to rent Liberty Lay-up Helps NMU of the deck department, Lawrence year. Sen. Magnuson said he was This, of course, has helped NMU ships as dead storage for huge coal The effect of the lay-up. by co­ Mitchell of the stewards and Leon­ optimistic this would come about. stocks that cannot be moved off in its efforts to grab the lead. He sharply criticized the Depart­ incidence or not, was to throw the ard Pardeu who represents the the docks over there. Fleet-Wide Majority black gang. To summarize their ment of Commerce for the failure lead in the fleet to the NMU. Two report: "No beefs, everybody of the last budget and for "putting of the three ships now inactive, the Even with this latest NMU tac­ the American merchant marine un­ Abbe and the Coal Miner, had SIU happy." tic, the SIU would still be holding Also brought into the spotlight der wraps." Magnuson said "if we majorities on board. The Beri-j' was a 99-96 lead if ships in laydon't do something next session, split- down the middle, 14-14. up were all running with their ori­ were the delegates of the Del Sud, Thomas Liles, Nick Fuukeii, H, our ship construction program will Meanwhile, other ships have ginal crews. It was noted that the come and gone since the Abbe was company had laid up the Abbe, a Green and Paul Huseby. Ship's drop to nothing." delegates Thomas Hill of the ship with a heavy SIU majority, Oceanstar and John Jellette of the and then, a few days later, found Grain Shipper were also cited by cargo for the Walter Hines Page, their shipmates for doing "a fine a ship on which NMU leads by a job." good margin. As reported in the September Originallj\ just one year ago, 13th edition of the SEAFARERS American Coal Shipping had re­ The spectre of a New York City LOG, brothers on subsidy for a foreign-flag shipping the SS Seamar company is being created by tha got roused up A week of hearings on the SIU's petition for collective conflicting cost estimates on a over a year-old bargaining voting on Robin Line ships has come to a close in new municipal pier for the Hol­ misdated report ^ ^ A P A HER, S land-America Line. New York. The National Labor Relations Board regional which was sent At odds are the city's Depart­ in and printed office is passing the testimony ment of Marine and Aviation and under a current on to Washington headquarthe Port of New York authority, a date, "Not only ters for final decision. bi-state body created by the New do we have one Both Moore-McCormack, the York and New Jersey state legis­ of the best stew­ current owners of the Robin Line, Hunter latures. The Port Authority claims ards afloat, writes and the National Maritime Union the city agency underestimated the ship's delegate B, Hunter, but we intervened in the case to oppose costs of the proposed West Side ^ AiOW IN SOTH want to straighten out the record giving Seafarers on Robin Line SAN FRANCISCO—Seafarers in terminal for Holland-America by and let you know that this ship is ships the right to vote for the un­ this port have continued to enjoy $7 million. in very good shape with good cooks another period of good shipping The difference, it contends, will and messmen and a top-notch ion of their choice by secret ballot. and from the number of vessels ex­ Meanwhile, the NMU has un­ mean a loss of almost a half mil­ deck department. "And, he added, leashed a propaganda barrage on pected in, future shipping also lion dollars in annual rentals to "don't forget our fine engine de­ the ships in efforts to win alle­ looks good in contrast to what the city under its lease agreement partment. They are doing a great other ports have been reporting with the foreign line. The De­ job considering the ups and downs giance from the crewmembers. lately. Filed August 9 partment of Marine and Aviation they have on these Libertys." There were four vessels paying The SIU filed its election peti­ has countered with a charge that tion on August 9 in order to pro­ off, five signing on and eight inthe PA's figure was a "guessti­ tect the job rights of Seafarers on transits during the past two weeks. mate," since its engineers had no the Robin vessels after Moore- The John C (Atlantic Carriers), way of checking the actual plans. McCormack attempted to turn the Rebecca (Intercontinental), Iber­ The city's figure is $18 millionville (Waterman) and Alcoa Pointer plus; the Authority's, $25 millionA reminder from SIU head­ crews and the ships over to the (Alcoa) paid off while the Maiden plus. NMU. Seafarers on the ships have quarters cautions all Seafarers Creek, Iberville, Wild Ranger (Wa­ Previous municipal waterfront leaving their ships to contact been forced to work under NMU terman); Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) and contract conditions without the op­ projects have not always been the hall in ample time to allow self-supporting. One completed in the Union to dispatch a replace­ portunity of deciding which union Natalie (Intercontinental) signed on. 1953 under a different city admin­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ shall represent them. The SIU has represented the In-transits were the LaSalle, istration is still operating at a fore paying off may cause a de­ loss. Howevei', the city agency layed sailing, force the ship to fleet since 1940 when it won an Chickasaw (Waterman); Pacific sail short of the manning re­ election by a count of 199 to one. Cloud (Compass); Lawrence Victoi-y said Its present $187 million water­ It was one of a . series of SIU (Mississippi); Arthur M. Huddell quirements and needlessly make front program would be self-susthe work tougher for your ship- election victories in many of its (Bull); Steel Worker (Isthmian); sustaining and that terms for tha contracted fl^ts following NMU Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Carriers) and •^lates. Hol^p^-^j^X^ca based challenges to SIU representation.| the Texmar (Calmar). on ^t principle. fer program, US approval for the runaway registry of American ships has been based on the belief that, in an emergency, the Government could find them "available" even New Coal Fleet Lay~Ups Cloud Company's Outlook Ai^ue Over NY 'Subsidy' Aid To Dutch Hearings End On Robin Line Vote, Await Decision Frisco Boasts Lots Of Action Quitting Ship? Notify Union iBootUVN SAOUAoee' -iS • M �Fagre Six S£^F^Jl£llS Seafarer A Citizen After W-Yr. Fight September 27, 195T LOG Courtesy Helps A ten-year fight to block deportation and win American citizenship wound up in success for Seafarer Felix Dayrit, He was sworn in as an American citizen after President Eisen­ hower signed a series of priv--* ate bills passed at the last ses­ 1947 and came into the. Union ac­ sion of Congress giving him cordingly. Now that his long fight for citi­ and several other aliens permisBion to reside in the United zenship has been won, Dayrit will be able to take time out to study States. Dayrit, who sails as wiper, has for a rating in the engine depart­ been bucking for citizenship ever ment. since he came to the United States on a US vessel, the Staghound, in September, 1946. At the age of 29, Dayrit had enlisted in the US Army in Aus­ tralia back in 1943 and served for three years. His wartime serv­ ice qualified him for citizenship but because he was sailing on The Radio Officers Union and merchant vessels he missed out on an Immigration the American Radio Association have jointly announced the sign­ hearing in 1946, Then, he said, his wartime eligi­ ing of a no-raiding pact calling for bility expired and Immigration a program of mutual assistance on Etarted putting pressure on him common problems. A series of joint meetings led to be deported to the Philippines. Following the passage of the Mc- to the pact-signing September 12. Carran Act, he ran into serious It will be implemented by a threeman committee representing each difficulties. "The Union was very helpful to union. The ROU-ARA agreement fol­ me then," he said, "very often giv­ lows a similar pact announced last ing me letters to Immigration as­ suring that I could ship out so fall between the SlU-affiliated that they would give me the neces­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Bene­ sary shore leave." After previous attempts had ficial Association. Agreement among the engin­ failed, Dayrit succeeded in getting eers' unions followed shortly after legislative relief through Congress. He took his oath of citizenship the MEBA announced the sever­ ing of its ties with the National on September 10th. Dayrit came to the United States Maritime Union and the "AFL-CIO originally on an NMU-contracted Maritime Committee" composed of ship but being dissatisfied with former CIO organizations. The conditions aboard there, switched MEBA-NMU break after a 20-year to the Isthmian fleet. He partici­ alliance erupted over the refusal pated in the organizing drive and of the NMU to support the en­ the subsequent Isthmian strike of gineers in the American Coal Ship­ ping beef. The alliance among the radio officers' unions calls for coopera­ tion on the economic, public re­ lations and technical fronts "to op­ pose any efforts to water down the radio safety provisions of the LAKE CHARLES- -Residents of law ..." The unions also agreed Lake Charles and neighboring to draw up a joint code of pro­ towns are breathing a lot easier, fessional ethics for the seagoing reports Leroy Clarke, port agent, radio officer. since Hurricane Esther decided not General chairman Andrew Macto stop and pay a visit. The port Donald and secretary-treasurer got hit with some of her tail winds Joseph P. Glynn signed the pact but there was no damage reported. for the ROU, and president W. R. Meanwhile union leaders from here Steinberg and secretary-treasurer and New Orleans are in a huddle Bernard L. Smith for the ARA. working out plans for their next West Coast ROU representative move in the building bee in Cam­ Lester Parnell and ARA viceeron Parish. president Philip O'Rourke will Shipping held its own during the round out the three-man commit­ past two weeks, with a few Class tee for each union on the joint "C" men scuring berths. Calling council. into this area were the Govern­ Both unions are outgrowths of ment Camp, CS Baltimore, Council earlier organizations, from which Grove, Cantigny, -Chiwawa and the the ROU seceded about 1940 due Bents Fort (Cities Service); to alleged Communist control and Maxton, Ideal X, Warrior (Pan-At­ then received an AFL charter lantic); Pan Oceanic Transporter through its parent Commercial (Penn. Nav.); Del Campo, Del Telegraphers Union. The ARA Rio, Del Santos, (Delta); Lucille group broke off later, in 1947, and Bloomfield (Bloomfield); Petro- was part of the CIO. Both are Chem (Valentine); Val Chem (Her­ members of the AFL-CIO today. on). All were reported in good Shape with no major beefs. ROU, ARA Sign Mutual Help Pact Storm Skips Lk. Charles Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the secretary-treas­ urer's office. • • ' • An invisible but very important factor in shipboard safety is the state of mind of the crew. A ship that is relatively free of irritations and arguments, where con­ sideration for one's shipmates is uppermost, has a bet­ ter chance of being accident-free. It's been well estab­ lished by the experts that men who are peeved and upset are more vulnerable to accidents. That's how courtesy toward one's shipmates can help. It means showing those little considerations of daily shipboard life like keeping quiet in the passage­ ways so others can sleep. A sleepy seaman finds it tough to be alert on the job. It means reducing per­ sonal beefs and arguments to a minimum ar^d making allowances for other's likes and dislikes. What it all adds up to is that a happy ship is a safer ship. Safety and shipboard courtesy go hand in hand. Tampa Hopes For Pick-Up TAMl A—Although it was a poor period for shipping in this area with only two in-transit vessels constituting all of the business, it is expected to pick up somewhat during the next two weeks. The Warrior (Waterman) and Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa) called into port to be serviced. Both vessels were Jn , goodshapo with no, rq^ ported beefs.. r ( 'I I Ah SlU Ship IS a Safe Shif. \ - : •' H 'mmm'M -* I �September tl, IMT SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG Page Seven Gateway City AH Set For Debut Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Bald? Toupee Is'Only Answer People have a lot of trouble with hair. Men often feel they don't have enough. Women worry about superfluous growth. All this concern has made the public a target for television, radio and newspaper ads from hair "consultants" and sellers of tonics, and dan­ druff removers, shampoos and other products. Bald-headed men are specials game. Scalp "specialists" sell them everything from expensive "treatments" to bottled lotions and sham­ poos for home use. In one case, Frommes Scalp Specialists ran an ad (in the "BuffaloCourier Express") showing before-and-after photos of customers who apparently had grown new hair. The ad claimed the photos were not retouched. But one man whose photo was shown told the Buffalo Bet­ ter Business Bureau the picture was "highly exaggerated, misleading and untrue." He stated he had paid $130 for a series of treatments with a verbal (not written) guarantee of results, but still was bald, as the BBB officials could plainly see. The Frommes representative retorted First of the C-2s to be con­ that the customer had lost the growth shown in the photograph beeause verted into a contoinership, he had stopped the treatment. the SlU-monned Gateway A whole string of hair-treatment firms, some with offices in a num­ City shows off her radicallyber of cities, recently have been charged by the Federal Trade Com­ different superstructure as she mission with exaggerated claims. Among them are Keele Hair and undergoes sea trials off Mo­ Scalp Specialists: Rogers Hair Experts; Bishop Hair Experts; Merrill bile. Ship is scheduled to Hair and Scalp Consultants; Kelvex Inc.; Collins Hair and Scalp Ex­ open formal coastwise conperts; Winston, Ltd.; and Loesch Hair Experts. tainership service on Octo­ Bishop, which has offices in several cities, had advertised that "Bald­ ber 4. At right are a few of ness can be prevented in almost every case . , . "in almost every the hundreds of trailer bodies case, baldness starts with some lo­ cal scalp disorder . . . can be cor­ and cabs stacked in Water­ rected quickly by Bishop Hair Ex­ man-Pan Atlantic's Port New­ perts." Bishop has denied the FTC ark terminal in anticipation of charges and insists its treatments the start of the contoinership are "beneficial." Similarly, Mer­ run. rill, Kelvex, Collins, Carey and Winston have denied they misrep­ resented the benefits of their hair and scalp preparations. But, the FTC says, the companies' prepara­ tions would have no value in treat­ ment of the most common type of baldness, known as "male pattern baldness." Keele and Rogers send out sales­ The AFL-CIO Executive Council has ordered the sus--t men to all parts of the United pension of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for York, James R. Hoffa of Detroit, States and Canada to sell their being "dominated or substantially influenced by corrupt in and Rep. John F. Shelley, foimer preparations. The FTC reports fluences." The action paves the> head of the California State AFL. that the salesmen are advertised Hoffa, like Beck, has been a prime way for expulsion of the giant ance of sharply critical reports as "famous trichologists." They target of the McClellan Commit­ set up temporary offiees usually union from the 15-million- against all three suspect unions tee and the AFL-CIO Elliical Prac­ member merged labor federation, by the Federation's Ethical Prac in hotels, and advertise for people tices Committee. Hickey is familiar to come in for diagnosis and ad­ if It does not make changes in its tices Committee. AFL-CIO Presi to Seafarers as the secretary-treas­ official family. dent George Meany and other Fed­ vice. The complaint charges that the salesmen do not have competent This week's move against the eration spokesmen have made it urer of Local 807, composed largely training in dermatology or any/other branch of medicine dealing with Teamsters had its forerunner in plain that "corrupt" unions deserve of waterfront teamsters in the NY the diagnosis or treatment of scalp disorders affecting hair. 1953 when the AFL ousted the old no refuge in the AFL-CIO and can area. Another widely-advertised hair and scalp preparation is Persulan, sold by Drake Laboratories, Inc. You may have seen or heard news­ ILA on similar grounds and char­ only bring harm to the labor move­ papers, magazines or radio ads for Persulan. A typical claim: "I have tered the International Brother­ ment as a whole. A number of Congressmen tried treated four men with thin temples and bald spots and they can truly hood of Longshoremen in its place. Z Others Face Axe to push through new restrictive say that Persulan really stopped that hair from falling and grew hair on the thin bald spots . . ." The Council's clean-up drive was legislation against trade unions at Persulan just won't do these things, the FTC experts say. also directed at the Bakery and the last session and are ready to Loesch Hair Experts advertised products for home treatment with Confectionery Workers and the try again when Congress meets in such claims as "Results from home treatment are quickly noticeable Uited Textile Workers, which January. Any failure to act by the .. . usually it takes just a few weeks to cleanse the hair of dandruff... likewise face expulsion by the end Federation would be regarded as kill the bacteria swarming underneath the scalp, correct local dis­ of October. A fourth AFL-CIO or­ an Invitation for even stricter orders and stop excess hair fall." But an FTC examiner found that ganization, the Laundry Workers measures in Congress. WASHINGTON—With their bid none of Loesch's products will prevent or overcome any type of bald­ International Union, has been The Executive Council's suspen­ ness or hair loss. Nor will they cure bacteria "swarming beneath the under suspension since May. sion edicts emphasized that its find­ for a rate boost frozen by the Fed­ scalp" because bacteria don't exist there. Fast-breaking developments shap­ ings did not represent an "indict­ eral Maritime Board, two SIUPeach Ftaa Doesn't Last ing up in Washington and Miami ment" of members of the unions contracted operators in Jhe Puerto It is true that some preparations as Loesch's may cause a fuzi to will likely produce further action involved who "want, and are eor grow on a bald scalp. This fuzz is known as "lanugo" or "puppy hair.' in the AFL-CIO clean-up campaign. titled to have, a clean union." It Rican trade have asked for an But it is not hair and never grows to real hair. Also, such fuzz sub­ The Senate's McClellan Committee said its case was basically against emergency rate increase of eight sequently often drops off and is not replaced, the American Medical resumed its hearings in the capi­ officials who refused to explain or percent until the Board sets final Association reports. tal as IBT delegates continued con­ answer substantial derogatory rates. Attornies representing Al­ Most cases of baldness derive from three factors: heredity, hormonal verging on the Florida resort city charges against them. These dealt coa and Bull, in asking for the balance and simply getting older. These types are what are called for their regular union convention with the use of union funds and emergency rate, promised to re­ "male pattern baldness." There is really no known product or treat­ opening Monday. union position for personal pur­ imburse shippers if the FMB ment that will prevent this common type of baldness, or grow hair. poses, improper handling of wel­ should find against them in rate Voting by the AFL-CIO's top There are a number of products useful for removing dandruff scales, governing body followed the Issu- fare funds, failure to act against hearings scheduled for January. The petition said that the eight although some merely contain alcohol which dissolves surface dandruff. corrupt union officials or those But the relief afforded by lotions and shampoos is only temporary. charged with corruption and sim­ percent emergency increase is "the ilar grounds. absolute minimum required by the For example, the FTC has issued a complaint against the Helena Curtis "Enden Shampoo." These ads showed a man scratching his head The Teamsters convention will carriers ... to tide them over the as a voice asked him: . . . "don't you know there's a new proven way elect a new union president one next four months." The argument, Seafarers mailing in checks week from today, succeeding re­ was challenged by the Puerto to end your dandruff problems once and for all?" The FTC complains or money orders to the Union tiring president Dave Beck. this commercial is misleading because, it says, Enden will not cure Rican government wliich declared to cover dues payments are dandruff or have any other lasting effect. The condition will return if He was suspended as an AFL- that the figures used underslated urged to be sure to make all of CIO vice-president and member of company profits. the regular use of the products is discontinued. Claims that a hair lotion or "tonic" will "nourish" the hair also them payable to the SIU-A&G the Executive Council last Spring The opei'ators' action was should be viewed skeptically, the BBB's warn. The fact is hair gets, District. for refusing to explain charges con­ prompted by a decision of the Some Seafarers have sent in cerning his handling of union its nourishment from tlie blood stream and you can't feed the roots checks and money orders in the funds. These charges formed part board to put off a general rata from outside like fertilizing grass. boost that had been scheduled for What is beneficial is the massage you give your scalp when you names of individual headquar^ of the basis for the suspension of September 18. apply a hair tonic.. This may stimulate a flow of blood to the scalp ters officials. This makes for a the IBT itself this week. Governor Luis Munoz Marin has problem in bookkeeping which with possible benefit. You can massage without buying a tonic,, of fading contenders to succeed threatened to charter sliips for the can be avoided if checks are course. Many tonics do contain a counter-irritant which further helps made out to the Union directly. Beck Include Thomas J. Haggerty trade under government) auspkei stimulate a flow of blood. . . of Chicago; Thomas Hickey of New if the rates are boosted.... _ .J -M . AFL-CIO Orders Teamster Clean-Up Operators Seek Interim Boost in PR Rates Make Checks To 'SiU-A&G' ••x . M: -L �Pasre Eight SEAFARERS LOG 8eilt«mber 27< 1957 States Still Ux In'57 On Base Pay, Child Labor A majority of the states have been ri6gligent during the past 20 years in providing up-to-date standards covering minimum wages and child labor, Statistics from a recent sur-> vey published by "Labor's consistencies" in the procedure of Economic Review" revealed setting wage on an industry-wide Selection of headlines from Seafarers LOG shows some of highlights of year-long American Coal Shipping beef. that 22' states have-. no minimum wage provisions at all while all but six fail to provide legislative pro­ tection for children doitig agricul­ tural work outside of school hours. In 1956, it was pointed out, 70 percent of the women studied in the retail trades field in Pennsyl­ vania earned $1 an hour or less, while in Arkansas a similiar study uncovered wages as low as $7 per week in some counties. While about 24 million workers are covered by the Federal miniimum wage law, the article contend­ ed, another 20 million must depend on their state laws for any pro­ tection. This situation, it continu­ ed, is due to the "delays and in- Coal Beet Xelebrates' Birthday It was just a year ago this coming Thursday that the Fed­ eral Maritime Board gave its official blessing to American Coal Shipping Inc. by agreeing to charter to it 30 Liberty ships for the coal trade. That-* date, October 3, simultaneous­ been struggling vainly to clear the ly marked the start of an in­ decks for the American Coal op­ basis through wage boards. Instead of adopting the wage board type of protection, more and more states are adopting the basic minimum wage for all types of work. This procedure, they said, is much easier to administer than a number of separate regulations. As for child labor laws, the ar­ ticle reflected, they were written when farming was considered ^ "family business' and thus exempt­ ed from these provisions. But the states have failed to take into con­ sideration today's modern farm factories and are leaving children of all ages open to vicious exploi­ tation. Today 22 states exempt agricul­ ture completely from child labor laws while 20 other states and the Federal government exempt such work When done outside school hours. But in many areas from Maine to California, farmers are relying on so-called "crop-yacar tions" to cut up the school term so as to completely nullify even these bare minimum standards. The effect of these reduced and cut-up school terms was reflected in a 1956 survey by the Department of Labor on the scholastic achieve­ ments of working farm children. Over 57 percent of the 4,000 chil­ dren studied were in grades below normal for their age. any ACS ship at the time, but NMU was an" ally of District 50 in Curran informed the MEBA he its efforts to raid AFL-CIO unions. would order his membership to Curran's defiance of AFL-CIO cross the picketlines and berated on behalf of District 50 evidently the officers for striking against the was based on his belief that he vasion of the maritime union field eration and pave the way for fur­ company union set-up. He had de­ could oust the SIU from the fleet by John L. Lewis with the active ther District 50 raiding in mari­ cided, for his convenience, that with the company's help. When District 50 was a "recognized" mari­ the Federal Court spelled out hir­ aid and support of the National time. time union. Maritime Union. ing rules for the coal fleet, specify­ Paper Local Established MEBA Breaks Away ing that seniority would prevail, At the time of its formation, As soon as the company had its MEBA's response was to break Curran exulted that NMU would American Coal had advertised it­ self as a $50 million combine which charters okayed, it created a paper its tie with the AFL-CIO Maritime "whip the SIU." was going to establish a new Amer­ ships' officers union out of thin air Committee (the old CIO Maritime Much to his chagrin, oldtimers ican-flag operation and develop the and "signed" a dummy agreement Committee). It went on record to from the SIU and Pacific District coal-carrying trade, as well as jobs with the "union," a previously non­ "condemn the policy of the Na­ unions turned out in sufficient for the United Mine Workers existent Norfolk local of District tional Maritime Union ... as be­ numbers to give the SIU the lead members. What was mot advertised 50. The non-existent union was ing completely inconsistent with in the fleet shortly after crewing v/as its other objective, that of given jurisdiction over all officers, the time-honored obligations of a of the ships began in April. That finding a new outlet for the activi­ deck and engine, to be employed sister maritime union . . ." lead has held on a fleet-wide basis ties of the Mine Workers District on America Coal ships. Meanwhile, the SIU had gotten for the past six months, despite In that same week, ACS huddled into a beef with the company on NMU's initial edge of six jobs on 50, an affiliate of UMW that had been created expressly for the pur­ with the National Maritime Union its own hook. When the SIU the Coal Miner granted to it by BALTIMORE — Although shipi pose of raiding and harassing mem­ and signed a back door agreement learned of the company's success the court. ping has picked up somewhat dur­ ber unions of the AFL and CIO. which was later invalidated for all in bidding for Government char­ Seafarers Fired ing the last two weeks over the Since the United Mine Workers practical purposes by the National ters, Seafarers started approaching When SIU refused to be prior period. It is still considered is part owner of American Coal Labor Relations Board. The NLRB the company, to apply for jobs with slow for this port. But the next along with several coal producers pointed out that the agreement was a view toward organizing the ships. "whipped" Curran again turned to period offers promise of increased District 50 for help. Mates and signed before the company had and coal-carrying railroads and Approximately 300 men applied job activity as three vessels, the Lewis, as a member of its board of a single ship or a single unlicensed and all of them were rejected, with engineers got to work firing SIU SS Mermaid (Metro Petroleum), men in large numbers on a variety crewmember for the NMU to directors is in a position to push many being refused a job applica­ Oceanstar (Ocean Clippers) and through his own objectives, the for­ represent. It wasn't until December tion even though the company was of trumped-up charges. NMU men, the Winter Hill (Cities Service) are for some reason, were immune to 13, 1956, two months later, that mation of the company was just scheduled to fill some 900 jobs on expected to take on full crews very what the doctor ordered for him. American Coal got a ship. This was 30 ships. It was then that the SIU such firings. One chief engineer soon after a short lay-up. The reg­ who made the mistake of firing the Chian Trader, the only ship filed charges against the company Or so he thought. several NMU members was given ular calls for Ore line vessels It is generally agreed that Lewis the company owns which was pur­ at the NLRB and started to picket his walking papers and the NMU should add to the pick-up. himself was the moving foixe be­ chased from Arc Steamship Com­ American Coal ships. members were reinstated. Organizing in this area has con­ hind the formation of the company pany, renamed the Coal Miner and Late in January, 1957, Maritime tinued to meet with success. Three Not even this tactic, which has since he broached the idea orig­ crewed by the NMU with the ship's Administrator Clarence Morse more, companies have been can­ been the subject of additional SIU officers hired off the street. inally back in 1952. halted further breakouts to ACS One of the unanswered questions because of the labor disputes in­ Labor Board charges, proved suf­ vassed and pledge cards are being Previous M'time Raids about American Coal is how it volved. A few days later, the ficient to give the NMU the edge signed in rapid order. An election District 50's venture into mari­ managed to get charters from the NLRB, on the basis that the com­ it so desperately sought and is bid is expected in the near future. There were 11 ships paying off time was not new. It had estab­ US Government when it did not pany had discriminated against still seeking through a variety of during the last period. They were lished footholds in American Ex­ own or operate any ships of its own. Seafarers, went into Federal Court questionable moves. port back in 1946 when it signed a As for the company, it has paid the Feltore, Oremar, Cubore and got out a temporary restrain­ Sharp Reaction back door agreement for ships' of­ heavily for becoming a pawn of (Ore); Mae, Jean, Edith, Emilia ing order forbidding the company The reaction to District 50's in­ from refusing employment to Sea­ Lewis' labor ambitions. The terms (Bull); Young America (Water­ ficers in that fleet and broke a strike by the Marine Engineers vasion was sharp. The Masters, farers." of its charter specified that the 30 man); Oceanstar (Ocean Clippers); Winter Hill (Cities Service); and Beneficial Association. It also had Mates and Pilots and Marine En­ It was at this time that AFL-CIO Liberty ships it was to get were contracts with assorted tug, barge gineers Beneficial Association (who President George Meany inter­ to be a stop-gap until modern coal- the Steel Apprentice (Isthmian). and other harbor operations in a as licensed officers, do not come vened and invited all AFL-CIO carriers came off the drawing Signing on were the Feltore, Orenumber of East Coast ports, al­ under NLRB jurisdiction) had been unions involved to meet with him boards. The Federal Maritime mar, Cubore (Ore); Kenmar and though was recently cleaned out meeting with the company seeking on February 21. At the meeting, Board had specified that it would the Bethcoaster (Calmar). of Baltimore by the SIU's Harbor contracts when District 50's paper Meany put forth a package pro­ review the situation within six Fourteen vessels called into" and Inland Waterways Division. Norfolk local was sprung on them. posal calling on the SIU to with­ months to assure that the company port to be serviced. They included And Lewis had established a close The officers unions started picket­ draw from the fleet, in return for was carrying out its construction the Cubore, Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Runner, Flomar, Santore, Steel relationship with, the International ing the company's offices and later which the MU was to support the plans. Longshoremen's Association after it ships, when ACS started break­ officers' unions. In the last few months there has Rover, Venore, Steel Executive, it was ousted from the AFL by ing them out of the boneyard. (All not been a whisper out of the com­ Baltore, Venore, Alcoa Partner, SIU Agrees To Settle the ships' officers on llie Chian loaning it some $400,000. pany on its long range commit­ Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Roamer, With the establishment of Ameri- Trader, who were MM&P-MEBA The SIU agreed to do so in the ments. . A sharp decline in the coal Marore and the Robin Goodfellow. ican Coal, Lewis saw the oppor­ members, were fired when ACS interests of AFL-CIO harmony al­ market has made for additional tunity for a new breakthrough for took possession of the ship). though it felt it had a soiid beef difficulties. It remains to be seen The MEBA, which had a close against the company. Nevertheless how long American Goal will per­ District 50.. What's more he found himself an ally in the ranks of the relationship with NMU for 20 the NMU refused to withdraw even sist in trying to undermine AFLAFL-CIO In the person of NMU years, approached that union .seek­ with a guarantee of a tree hand CIO maritime unions and how long That convinced the NMU will assist the company in President Joseph Curran.. Since ing its support. NMU had not in the fleet.. then, the Lewis-Curran axis has placed any crewmembers on board SIU and the officers unions that its objectives. Bait. Union Drive Gains �; i^i- .;-r.;^. .-vj-i IV'V September tl, IMI SEAFARERS IPG Pate Nine Another PHS Service: Dental Care for Seamen One of the unpublicized aspects of the Public Health Serv­ ice is the complete dental care program offered to American seamen. Seamen who are eligible for PHS treatment are equally eligible for dental repairs. Where necessary the den­ tal department will provide a new set of choppers to those seamen who need them. Like other PHS services, dental treatment is provided cost-free to qualified men. The PHS dental set-up is geared to the seaman's schedule, since unlike a shoreside resident, a seaman can't stretch out his dental visits over a period of months. The Public Health facilities are such that in the New York area seamen can get all their dental needs taken care of inside of a month, and that would include the two and a half to three weeks needed to make a new set of dentures when they are called for. , ., A few figures will serve to illustrate the scope of the dental services. In New York between the PHS outpatient clinic in Manhattan and the Staten Island hospital there are 24 dentists available. Thirteen dental chairs assure little or no waiting for service. Dr. Robert Moore, the chief of dentistry in this area, reports that in 1956 alone the New York facilities handled 36,433 dental visits, making untold thousands of fiillings. His department extracted over 11,000 decayed teeth and manufactured approximately 2,500 new dentures. The department also serves as a training center, offering intern­ ships to dental school graduates. PHS facilities in other cities, while not quite as elaborate, are ample to take care of sea­ man's needs. . , , A popular misconception among seamen is that there is a charge for dentures. Some charges used to exist but were abolished six years ago. The PHS will not replace single teeth but will provide dentures where a man's chewing is seriously affected or where the absence of teeth would inter­ fere with his job, such as in the steward departments of passenger vessels. Any Seafarer who enters the hospital or the outpatient clinic for treatment of another ailment is entitled to a dental checkup if he so desires. Or he can get his dentistry taken care of while waiting for a good run to show up on the board. Unfortunately, sea­ men, like other mortals, tend to post­ pone the inevitable visit to the den­ tist until they really start hurting. While the PHS can, and does, a good job of repair and replacement, the best set of dentures doesn't adequ­ ately substitute for nature's own. The regular dental check-ups of­ fered to Seafarers free of charge are the ideal way to prevent dental troubles and keep teeth in good con­ dition to tackle those shipboard steaks and chops. Technician finishes off set of dentures in the hospital lab. I •4\ • ^ • .. •• One of the 24 dentists on the Public Health staff in the New York area. Dr. Charles P. White, chats with Seafarer Lowell Harris. An in-patient, Harris took the occasion to get his teeth treated. I "Sll Dr. Robert Moore, chief of dentistry in the port, checks Harris' record. Overhead light (top) puts out about 900 candlepower, makes for excellent viewing. Dr. Alfred Popper checks teeth of Seafarer Rufus Free­ man while Mrs. A. Cahill, hospital nurse, stands by with chart. JIIIIBiiR Seaman coming into hospital intake office can request dental check-up along with other treatment. Outpatients at Hudson Street clinic as well as men in other ports can get same services. _ j -^ \ Harris demonstrates device which reduces pain of drill­ ing. By pressing button, water spray is ejected from drill tip, keeps drilling heat down. �Pafc Tea SEAFARERS INOUIRING SEAFARER QUESTION: Have you cut down on your smoking because of all the reports about smoking and cancer? Adrain C. Torres, AB: No sir, and I don't think I could even if wanted to. I've been smoking too long now and rcelly enjoy good cigarette with my coffee, am a very light smoker, less than a pack a day, but as I've said, just enjoy that smoke. As for.its causing cancer, that's something else. I never felt better, and I'm in good health. 4* t 4. t Robert Hutchins, cook: I'm not an excessive smoker as it is, so the reports have not caused me to cut down any. But if the reports were proved to be 100% correct I think I would cut down, or cut it out entirely. But from what I've read, it does not affect the light smoker, and that's my class. t r h 5. r 4^ Jim Staebler, FOW; I have cut down on my smoking, but not be­ cause of tliese reports. It is sel­ dom that I smoke while on a ship for I am more re­ laxed there, but I do smoke while on the beach. Guess it's the tension. Smoking » probably is a cause of cancer, but I think there are other factors involved too, and it is not cigarettes alone. 5. 4> Aniello Verdemare, OS. I don't have much faith in those reports. am a heavy smoker and have been for quite some time. I doubt I could quit even if I did believe the re­ ports. In fact, I should not be smoking right now, but what can I do? As a concession I use filter-tip cigarettes. They are easier on the throat. 4* 4' 4' Bill Williams, AB: I am smoking Ifick Geiling, baker: No, I have just as much as always for I don't not cut down any on my smoking believe that because of the smoking causes reports. I think lung cancer as there must be (he reports say. I something to .iust can't see them, but I don't why some of let it worry me. Ihese people who Just as long as worry so much I'm not sick. I about it use fil­ don't worry. The ters and the like. people who are If I had the always worrying choice of filters or not smoking. end up in that specially padded I'd give up smoking entirely. room. iiii LOG Sail Ship Sinks; 80 Men Lost The loss of 80 West German sea­ men on th bark Pamir in mid Atlantic Sunday may finally spell the end of Germany's fleet of merchantmen under sail. Only six men from the sailing ship are reported safe, despite conflieting reports earlier as the Pamir was battered by hurricane winds about 600 miles off the Azores. The vessel carried a crew of 86, includ­ ing 51 maritime cadets. The Isbandtsen ship Saxon and a Coast Guard cutter picked up all sur­ vivors during an international airsea search. The 3,000-ton Pamir, a fourmasted ship, was built in 1905 and was part of a fleet of cargocarriers under sail that was broken up six years ago. She and her sister ship were bought by a West German shipowner while bound for the scrap heap and put to sea again as combination freightsh'ps and training vessels. They were recunditioned under govern­ ment subsidy contracts. Unprofitable since then, the ship has been tramping all over the world. Four of the dozen sailing vessels under the German flag in the last 30 years have been lost at sea. The latest loss may finally idle the rest for good. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. Canada SIU Backs Copper Strike QUEBEC—Over 100 Seafarers of the SIU Canadian District, joined a motorcade in a "March on Quebec" demonstration protesting the Canadian government's inactivity in the face of violence against striking members of the United Steelworkers Union at Gaspe Copper mines in Mur--*""—"— — — dochville, Quebec. the company announced that it until they were finished before The strike has resulted in would not deal with the steelwork­ .telling them to return to their the death of two USWA members. Injuries to scores more, and exten­ sive damage to strikers, and union properly. With one exception, the strike has won the complete sup­ port of a unified labor front throughout Canada. The exception is the United Mine Workers Dis­ trict 50 which has manned two cargo ships and is carrying "hot" copper ore from the struck mines. The Steelworkcjs called the strike on March 11 after the presi­ dent of the union's local was fired by Gaspe, apparently because of his position in the union. This was the climax of a long series of anti­ union measures employed by the company in an effort to break the union. Tlie Steelworkers Union, which represents 95 percent of the employees involved, has been try­ ing for the past 12 months to secure certification from the Que­ bec Labour Relations Board. After firing trie local president. ers "because the union hadn't been certified," and started importing strikebreakers from all over Can­ ada and Europe. The company built bunkhouses on the top of a hill on company property to house the strikebreakers, Vhile some 200 armed Provincial police mounted guard around the plant and bunkhouses. Squads Attack Pickets Company strong-arm squads have attacked pickets and overturned cars while the police stood by. In one instance hundreds of union demonstrators, including Claude Jodoin of the Canadian Labor Con­ gress and members of the Cana­ dian and Catholic Confederation of Labor, were stoned while picketing the company plant. Scabs, safe behind their bunkhouse walls and police guards showered the pickets with rocks the size of baseballs. Many cars were thrown out of control and damaged, and six visiting unionists required hospital treatment. Armed police fired tear gas at the pickets in warning against an attempt to storm the hill. After the demonstrators left the lines, company squads broke into the USWA office and wrecked office furniture and equipment. They slashed upholstery, over­ turned seven cars, and broke win­ dows. The provincial police wailed bunkhouses. Dynamite Kills Striker Earlier in the strike one steelworker was killed and three In­ jured in a dynamite blast. The "March on Quebec" demon­ stration was called by the Quebec labor movement to present provin­ cial Premier Duplessis with a brief asking for positive action against the company's tactics. Scores of automobiles driven by Seafarers joined the procession to Quebec. At one time the line of cars stretched "for over 45 miles. In the provincial city tens of thou­ sands of unionists assembled before the legislature building while Roger Provost, president of the Quebec Federation of Labour, Louis Laberge, president of the Montreal Trades and Labor Coun­ cil, and many other labor leaders assailed the company's anti-labor tactics and the government's handsoff policy. Assail District 50 In speaking of the action of UMW District 50, the "Canadian Sailor" said "... we feel that by their contemptuous and shabby tactics to nullify the success of a beef which is supported, and is of vital importance to the entire Legitimate Trade Union movement of Canada, UMW District 50 has lost all color of right to be regis­ tered by union bretaren anywhere, of any affiliation, as a bona fide labour union... -September 27, 1957 ALCOA eiNNANT (Alcoa), Awf. IS— Chairman, A. Abramt; Sacratary H. RIdgaway. Vota taken on present method of job caUs. AU voted in favor. New delegate elected. Water too hot for baths. Find oat Why no water was obtained in Trinidad.'Pan­ try to be kept clean at night. Salt" and pepper shakers to be returned to messhaU. ALCOA RANISER (Alcaa), Aug. 34 —Chairman, P. Whithaus; Secretary, A. Carpenter. One man faUed to join ship and asked to be paid oif. Repairs not completed. New delegate elected. Keep bathrooms clean. Need new percolator cord, new screens and wind scoops. CITRUS PACKER (Waterm-,n), Sept. 3—Chairman, A. DeLanay; Secretary, W. Harper. Method of Job calls to remain the samo. -Trash and chains to be removed from deck. Ship needs fumigating. Electrician to be noti­ fied when drains are stopped up in wash room. repaired in Texas City. Ship's fund, $60.44. Soma disputed OT. Showers to be painted next trip. Discussion altout feeding longshoremen. Request different assortment of crackers. Need clarification on firing men not aboard one hour before sailing time. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), Aug. 31 —Chairman, C. Wandel; Secretary, L. Culllot. Company to give polio shots. Request better service from ship's doctor and larger water cooler. See what can be done about air condi­ tioning. MICHAEL (Carras), Aug. 35—Chair­ man, J. Parks; Secretary, O. McLean. Pay off in NJ. See delegate If you need mattress. Patrolman to make rounds. Ship needs fumigating. Wash­ ing machine to be kept clean. Drain lines to be- blown out and cleaned. See patrolman about fans. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Aug. 4—Chairman, T. Clough; Secre­ tary, Vy. Lane. One man missed ship JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Aug. 39—Chairman, L. Meyers; Secretary, . in Baltimore.'S.afel.v rules disregarded when ship is loaded. I'his is to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to Steward dept. Lengthy dis­ cussion on repairs. BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Aug. 35—Chairman, R. Yeretze; Secretary, B. Shultz. New York sub.sistence last trip to be discu.s.sed with patrolman. Ship's fund. $10. Vote of thanks to men organizing American Coal. Repair list to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. W. Calefato. Some mixup on replace­ ments. Only delegates can obtain draws from office: no individual draws between draws. Beefs to be brought up at meetings, not discussed in passageways. Ship's fund $22.90. Electric steam iron purchased to be crew's property. New delegate elected. Pantryman to assist messman. Dis­ cussion on service in messhall. Beefs to be made through proper channels. Laundry not to be hung in recreation room. Use fidley for all laundry. KENMAR (Calmar), Jun* 33—Chair­ man, J. Blake; Secretary, J. Marshall. Some disputed OT. Suggestion that company and ship safety committees take action concerning gangway con­ ditions at Spat-rows Point. Gangway facilities unsafe and hazardous. Aug. 18—Chairman, O. Hildreth; Secretary, M. Ward. One man left ship due to Rlness. Some disputed OT. Rearrange steward dept. foc'sles: steward should he on mates' deck consistent with other Llbertys. Hepair lists made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MARORE (Ore), Aug. 33—Chairman D. Stone; Secretary, I. Class. Galley repairs to be done in shipyard. Ship's fund $3.02. Some disputed OT. Re­ quests cold drinks and butter for night lunches. Knock on doors be­ fore enterting. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Aug. 18—Chairman T. James; Secretary, R. Barrett. Crew warned against performing. Offenders wiU be pun­ ished. New sec'y-reporter elected. Ship's fund $6.40. Each member to donate 50c for sports equipment. Keep messroom clean. Discussion on rusty water. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Aug. 31—Chairman, V. Orencio; Secretary, N. Power. AU detaUs taken care of before sailing. Ship's fund^ $27.91. New delegate and reporter elected. Discussion on getting crew's quarters sougeed and painted, keeping pantry and messroom clean at night and care of washing machine. No spare parts available. Keep aU outside screen doora locked in port except one near gangway to keep natives out. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), Aug. 35— Chairman, A. James; Secretary, M. Eschsnko. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Fan to be placed in pan­ try. Portholes to be checked and repaired. BALTORE (Ore), Aug. 1—Chairman, D. Buck; Secretary, W. Turpln. No beefs. Ship's fund $19.25. DEL ORO (Miss.), Aug. 11—Chair­ man, D. Ramsey; Secretary, V. Fitz­ gerald. Disputed OT and penalty cargo time straightened out and p.aid last trip. All beefs to be handled by dent, delegate.s. Members warned about de­ layed sailing. Ship's fund. $:!.3.09. Mag­ azines pureha.sed. New dclegale and treasurer elected. Hooks to be in­ stalled for cups in messball. Crew instructed on proper use of washing machine. Need more di.shcs in pantry, more variety of jams and jellies. STEEL APPRENTICE (Islhmian), May 32—Chairman, W. Velasquez; Sec­ retary, F. Perez. No beefs. Coniinunlcations posted. Aug. »—Chairman, L. Russi; Secre­ tary, J, McMahon. New stores lo be taken on in Bombay. Bosun li.-id argu­ ment regarding fire hose. Man got sick; doctor recommended Riving up the sea. Delegate recommended chockup at clinic. Water situation checked into. Tanks cleaned 6 moiiflis ago .md should be examined before signing new articles. Water has been salty during hot weather at Daminan and Has Tanura and tanks are rusly. Beefs to be handled through dcpl. delegates first. Repair list: to be prepared. .New man picked up at Khoramshar. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Aug. 35 —Chairman, V. MIynek; Secretary, J. Fulmers. Crew's quarlers lo be painted. Beefs to be discussed before signing on. Air ducts to be cleaned and filters to be replaced. Discussion on washing machine repair lis(. Shin to be fumigated for roaches and weevils, nequest scats instead of chairs for messhali. Wash down and sougee ship luure ufit-n and take better care of cups and glasses. See patrolman about pilot ladder. Present one is too heavy. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Aug. 8 — Chairman, L. Movall; Secretary, E. Dawkins. Telegrain from T. Flynn reads re Brother Waters' death. Letter of condolence to Mrs. Waters read. Wiper left ship without advance notice; Union notified. One man hospitaiized. Vote of thanks to It. Miller for job well done as delegate. Dis­ cussion on collection of funds in memory of D. Waters tabled. Photos and story of burial at sea to be sent to widow. Vole of thanks to steward dept. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Hugart; Secre­ tary, N. Lighten. Port disch.-ir.ges to be given at pay off. Hot water checked. See captain about diaw. See captain about coca cola and other items if men i-equest same. Ship's fund $9.20. One man injured in Pusan. Discussion re • transportation for B and C men. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Aug. 1— Chairman; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Ship's fund $5. One man quitting in Phila. Two men left ship, no re­ placements. Outside bathroom to be opened for longshoremen. Vole of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Also to member who handled two jobs. FORT HOSKINS (Cltlss Service), Aug. 18—Chairman, E. Bryant; Sec­ retary, Coumas. Some disputed" OT. .Anyone with information regarding P. Iverson'a accident see patrol­ man. Clean quarters before getting CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), July. into port. Repair list to be submitted. _ 38—Chairman, R. Meyvantsson; StcreJ. Holsenbeck. Men to get ration LOSMAR (Calmer) Aug. 18—Chair­ tary, of cigarettes when slop chest open. man, P. Alcain; Secretary, P. Olson. Specify of money -on draw list. New delegate elected. Need more Messmanamount changed to pantryman for silver and cups at night. Suggestion best interest of ail concerned. Ship's to start ship'a fund. fund $33.41. Pew hours disputed OT concerning late breakfast. Deck to be NEVA WEST (Bleomflald), Aug. 3$ painted in recreation room. Vote of —Chairman, J. Riley; Secretary, W. thanks to steward dept. for good ser­ Rinehart. New delegate elected. Need parts for washing machine. vice. Bathrooms to be kept clean. Repair list to be submitted. Check Cots to be returned afier use. Keep laundry locked in purl. sea chest in New Orleans. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Aug. 11—Chairman, B. Browning; Sec­ retary, P. Myatt. Ship's fund, $28.50. Library to be kept clean. Request new mattress if needed. Laundry schedule to be made up. Daymen to fumlgata ship for roaches. Order new library. IBERVILLE (Pan-Atlantic), July It —Chairman, J. McCill; Secretary, C. Ridge. Ship's fund $18.00. New dele­ gate elected. $222.55 spent for films and lamps. Discussion on projector payments, bathroom repairs. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Aug. 13—Chairman, $. Oarelai Secre­ tary, C. Kralss. Ship's fund, $56.99. New delegate elected. Coke machine to be repaired out of ship's fund. Aug.-3t—Chairman, $. Oarcla; Secra^ tary, C. Krelss. Coke machine to be Chairman. B. B'oster; Secretary, D. Ravosa. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $20. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate for job well done. Bathrooms and showers back aft to be kept cle'ag. Keturn cups and glasses to • paniry. . , TOPA TOFA (Waterman), Aug. 13— �September tl, 1957 S EA EA RERS T»ge Eleven LOG 'Gef In There And Operate!' An Old Familiar TuneLiving Costs Set Record WASHINGTON—the cost-of-living index rose to a new high for the 12th consecutive month with increased food and housing costs the main cause of the increase. According to the Bureau of ' months were March, April and Labor Statistics, the index for May. the month of August rose two- Food prices increased fourtenths of one percent from the July level, bringing the August total 3.6 percent above August of last year. The level is now 21 percent above the average 1947-49 level. The rise brought the spendable earnings of the average factory woi'ker below the level for the same month last year. This was the fourth month this year that a worker's take-home pay bought less than it had for the correspond­ ing month last year. The other high tenths of one percent while gas and electricity costs jumped ninetenths of one percent, the highest increase in any mpnth since Octo­ ber, 1948. Also showing marked increases^ were rents, FHA mortage rates and medical expenses. The cost of borrowing other money has also been on the upgrade. The continued rise in the cost index will result in "escalator clause" wage hikes for some 157,000 employees. The AFL-CIO Executive Council has voted to appropriate $50,000 for the training of African workers in the basic concepts of free trade unionism. The program calls for the selection of 10 to 12 promis­ ing young Africans each year for study in US trade schools and in American union procedures. The trainees, on completion of their courses, will be furnished with sub­ sidies when they go home in order to apply what they learned in train­ ing their countrymen. The move was designed to unite the free world with the new independent Africian nations. ployees is being sought'by many unions as a means of providing against inflation for those who will have to live on fixed incomes, announced A1 Whitehouse, director of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department. The theory was first adopted about eight years ago when more than a half a million members of United Steelworkers struck to force the industry to take more responsibility for the welfare of retired employees. A month long strike brought Bethlehem Steel to accept this principle. Since then other steel operators and automobile companies have adopted similar plans. t i 4. Vic LitardI Dies At 54 Seafarer Vic Litardi, an active Union member of many years standing, passed away last July 27th at the Kingsbridge Veterans Hospital, Bronx, New York. He had been ill for several years and had been hospitalized in various vet­ erans' hospitals for approximately two years prior to his death. He •was 54 years old. Widely-known to many Seafarers, Once again the chopping block is being readied for a hatchet job on the United States Public Health Service. The immedi­ ate victims are to be the Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Sa­ vannah hospitals, but once the "economy" move takes hold there is no telling how it will end. The actual surgical plan has been devised by the Bureau of the Budget, a longtime enemy of PHS, which has called for a "survey" of private medical facilities in the areas named to see if the Government installations can be shut down. Since statisticians can invariably come up with a set of figures to support any conclusion, there is no doubt they can pro­ duce a report to justify the closings. But this is by no means the whole story. Since the country is already confronted with a shortage of hospital facilities, the PHS shutdowns would only worsen the situation. In ad­ dition, the substitution of private facilities for the PHS hospi­ tals, can only mean a reduction in medical services for seamen and Federal employees entitled to Government medical care, and this emerges as the real reason for the "survey" move. The medical profession is already notorious for its opposi­ tion to Government medicine in any form, although it, as well as the public, has benefitted greatly from the use of the PHS hospitals as a proving ground for new techniques and research plus the training of skilled specialists. Previous hospital closings have only served to retard further essential research and to make hospital facilities less accessible to sea­ men and others who need them. It is hard to imagine a more costly "economy" move than this one. J. Perils Of The Sea Certainly no one in this business has to be reminded about the accident and injury potential aboard ship. Safety at sea is always complicated by the unknown and unexpected, which is what makes going to sea one of the most dangerous pro­ fessions of them all. Litardi had taken active part in many of the SIU's major beefs, par­ Whatever the cause, the loss of two SIU men on a Tampa ticularly the longshore beef in 1953 tug; of 94 persons, mostly children and old folks, in a ship and 1954 in the Port of New York. collision hear Buenos Aires and of a half dozen crewmen Subsequently he served as an or­ on a brand-new Liberian tanker—all of these are grim re­ ganizer for the International Transportworkers Federation in its ef­ minders that the sea is constantly exacting its toll, regardless forts to sign up runaway-flag ships of precautions taken against it. here. Ship safety, as envisioned in the SIU's industry-wide safety Buriel took place in Pinelawn Cemetery.' He • is survived by a' •program, is a never-ending job for this reason. No one should itiightiv^ r.' brother,..Angela^ The late Victor Litardi while at Sunmount, NY, VA hospital last summer. "Rock- and Roll" has hit the picket line. Striking members of Steel workers Local 5501 doing round-the-clock picket duty at Johnson's Spring Co., in Jefferson City, Tenn. have composed a song entitled "Walk Around the Clock." The song, composed of some 20 verses, is sung to the tune of "Rock Around the Clock." One of the verses goes like this: "We're gonna walk around the clock tonight. We're gonna walk, walk, walk till broad daylight. We're gonna walk around the clock tonight. We'll walk out there till we're soaked to the skin. We'll walk out there till John­ son gives in." 4 4. The average worker in Arizona is losing some 25 to 30 cents an hour in wages because of the state's "right to work" law, charges Eddie Eagle, secretary and busi­ ness representative of Local 109, Meat Cutters Union. Local 109 has been in Tucson for 20 years and the first contract with employers in 1937 was the same as in Los Angeles. However, he said, "today, they are $18 to $21 per week higher in wages, receive health and welfare benefits, a pension plan and many other fringe benefits that we do not have here." Arizona was one of the first states to~enact a "right to work" law. 4 4 4 4 4 4 The theme, "The union wants your dues," or "What do you get out of it?" as a means of hindering union organization proved unsuc­ cessful among White Hall, Md. mill employees of the Federal Paper Board Company when the United Papermakers and Paperworkers organized the plant. Soon after the union won an NLRB represen­ tation election the company an­ swered its own question. The first contract negotiated by the UPP Local 715 gave the mill board em­ ployees an average 22 cents an hour increase in wages and bene­ fits, or approximately $440 a year more for the first year of UPP representation, considerably more than the employees' dues will come to. Postal and civil service unions have bitterly denounced President Eisenhower's veto of the federal pay raise bill. Labeling the veto as a "crushing blow of devastating proportions," William Doherty, president of the Letter Carriers, said that postal workers have every right to be bitterly disappointed. Proponents of the bill pointed out that more than 50 percent of the postal employees have already been forced to take outside jobs in addition to a full day's work in the post office to stay abreast of the rising cost of living. A stronger bill, Doherty announced, will be proposed next session and will 4 4 4 An escalator clause in pension have a retroactive clause to make plans or some means of applying up, at least partially, for this year's bargaining gains to retired em- setback. 4 Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the' ship sailing shorthaiided. •• :c".' t• V 4 4 Wage boosts have been provided for engineers on 65 railroads after an hour-long bargaining session between the carriers and the Loco­ motive Firemen and Enginemen. The increases are 49 cents a day for yard engineers on a five day week, 31 cents for those on a six or seven day week, 38 cents per 100 miles for through freight ser­ vice engineers and six cents per " 100 mRes. for -passenger engineers. �Paffe Twelve SEAFARERS Grandpop Shows 'Em How SIU HAIL DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District B.4LTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON. 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 . 1419 R.van St. HEmlock C-5744 LAKE CHARLES, La... Leroy Clarke. Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV Tom Gould, Agent 912 Front St. Phone 2156 .MEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindse.v WUliams. Agent Tulane 8026 NEW. YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben Rees. Agent Seafarer John Zohil gives a few pointers on the ongler^s art to grandchildren Kathy, Debbie and Sandy in Philadelphia, after his last trip. He caught the brainfood during the intercoastal run on the Texmar. 127-129 Bank St. MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1633 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-3475 SAVANNAH E. B. McAuley, Agent Dunaif Or Boogabilla —What's In A Name? After months of pleasant (??) association, it's a little dis­ concerting to wake up one morning and find your ship dubbed the "Swedish motor ship Boogabilla" in the local press. The fact that the news'* photograph of the bogus Boo­ The Eureka episode has since gabilla clearly shows the name become history and the Dunaif wa.s "Charles Dunaif" lettered on the recently due back in Texas from stern and the US flag at the fantail the Far East "after four and a half is not too troublesome. It's that "Boogabilla" bit. If they were gonna goof, they might at least have tagged you the Queen Mary, or the Graf Spee, for that matter. None the less, all things are possible in Eureka, Calif., in the words of ship's reporter Truman W. Lane. "We found Eureka in depressed times," he stated, "and proceeded to remedy this in the approved manner. "The first night ashore we were greeted with sour looks and re­ quests for identification in the local bars, as there are quite a few of us on here under 30. But the next night things moved along in style after our singing troubadour, Her­ man Whisnant, gave out with one Ship's delegate Herman Whis­ of his famous arias to the accom­ nant, AB, and a friend in paniment of the band... I think Yokahama. He must have all of us enjoyed our stay there." done some singing there too. Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letter or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. Burly months, 18 ports and all kind of yen, hwan and Yankee dollars. Things are running smooth since we picked up some US stores in Hawaii, replacing the Japanese stores we had on board, all of which tasted like fish." No one knows exactly what hap­ pened to the Boogabilla, which apparently was loading for Austra­ lia at the same time the Dunaif was also in Eureka, but the gang is hoping their "namesake" had as good a trip as they did. 2 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 .2505 1st Ave. Elliott 4334 SEATTLE Jeff GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Plione 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 503 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HO.NOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 673 4th Ave.. Biookl.vn HYacinth 9-0165 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 1281!! Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MO.NTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Queheo 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAna! 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 / Great Lakes District ALPENA September 27, 1957 LOG 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NV 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 02nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Urges Revised Pension Set-Up •hip and told tht captain and steward of our poor circum­ stances. They responded vtrjr kindly by donating quantities of To the Editor: I am writing In regard to the milk,, cookies, jelly, molasses, question in the "Inquiring Sea­ Worchestershire sauce and pud­ farer" (LOG, Aug. 2, 1957) on ding which we appreciate deep­ "what would you like to see a* ly. We will never forget these the next forward step of the contributions for our orphanage Seafarers Welfare Plan?" We as a Union and all unions and would like to send our re­ have wanted our Government to gards to the Wild Ranger and lower the age for Social Secu­ its captain and steward. The rity eligibility from 63 to an age best of luck to your Union for­ ever. M. Chung Catholic Heart Orphanage letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. where a man can still enjoy a little life. We would be setting an example if we set a seatime limit of say 20 years, with no re­ quirement of disability. Let's take a look at our Army and Navy. Those men get pen­ sioned after 20 years whether they are 40, 50, or 60. All they need is the 20 years' time. As you know, we have a lot of re­ tired men who came out of the Navy, make a trip or two each year and are at ,an age where they can still enjoy life. Therefore this is what I'd like to see in the SIU: (DA pension at any age after 20 years' seatime, with no re­ quirement of disability. (2) A disability pension at any age after ten years' seatime. (3) A reduction of the $50deductible provision in the hos­ pital-surgical plan for SIU fam­ ilies to $25. What do you think brothers? James Eichenberg 4- S* 4< Ex-GI Starts Sailing Again To the Editor: 1 had been receiving the LOG while overseas with the Army, but now that 1 am home and sailing again 1 would appreciate having it sent to my home in­ stead. My parents always enjoyed reading the LOG before and I'll be able to keep up with current Union events while at home be­ tween trips. B. E. S. Clontz 4 4" 4" Lauds Kindness Of Wild Ranger To the Editor: It is wonderful to have the help of your people who have been very generous to our or­ ganization here in Pusan, Ko­ rea. It was on Aug. 17 while the SS Wild Ranger was lying at anchor here that I visited this 4" 4. 4 Offer Thanks To Cavalier To the Editor: The family of Franklin Cain wishes to thank the entire crew of the Alcoa Cavalier for their beautiful wreath, the warm ex­ pressions of sympathy, the gen­ erous donations and for other kindnesses shown on the occa­ sion of the death of our mother. May God reward you. ^ Franklin Cain & Family 4 4 4 Hails Kindness Of Phiia. SIU To the Editor: 1 am the wife of William Healy about whom an articlt appeared in the "Final Dis­ patch" column of the LOG on August 2, 1957. The article said Bill was sailing only two years, although he had been sailing for many more years than that. Bill was a v/onderful husband and father. AVe had five children and nine grandchildren of whom he was very proud. His brother was the late Lawrence "Red" Healy, who was well-known and well-liked in Philadelphia. Words cannot describe the kindness and thoughtfulness of the Seafarers of Philadelphia. When Bill was dying in the hos­ pital, "MOon" Mullins was In there at the same time and was always around Jurying to comfort us. He was wonderful and we will never forget him. At the funeral they all tried to help in some way and some came a good ways to be there. Steve Cai'dullo, the SIU agent in Philadelphia, also went out of his way to help and saw to it that 1 received the limit in wel­ fare benefits. With that help I own my own home and have a fund set aside to send my daugh­ ter through college. Bill had intended to try for a scholarship for our youngest daughter, Mary, wlio is 17. Bill is greatly missed by all of us. but 1 want to thank all the SIU men for their kindness. 1 hope you will also continue sending nje the LOG. Mrs. Edna Healy (Ed. note: Union records show that Brother Healy began sailing SIU ships in 1950. Sorry for the error. The LOG will, of course, continue to be sent to you.) By Bernard Seaman �SEAFARERS September 27, 1957 ALCOA PiLORIM (Alcoa), May H— Chairman, P. Shandl; Saeratary, W. «cott. Dlacuaalon on launch aervlce In Maracaibo and Cabimas; matter referred to patrolman. Some disputed or. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Need new wasliing machine. Aug. I—Chairman, P. Murray; Sec­ retary, I. Moency. Repair list to be submitted. Some disputed OT. Soiled Unen to be returned on day of linen issue. Return all cups and glasses to scullery. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory), July 14—Chairman, H. Lanier; Secre­ tary, W. Barth. EnElneer took two new chairs for his office that were purchased for messroom. Ship's fund $35.40. Some disputed OT. New dele­ gate elected to act as treasurer. Suggestion to permit longshoremen to use recreation room but not messroom. Salads not to be placed on tables too soon. Aug. 5—Chairman, H. Lanier; Sec­ retary W. Barth. Ship's fund $30.40. Suggestions to keep ice cream in ice box while serving meal, place milk on table at last minute and clean all condiment containers. Aug. 14—Chairman, Vy. Harrcll; Secretary, J. Allstatt. Few hours dis­ puted OT; settled. Men who missed ship in Norfolk reported to patrolman. Reports accepted. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), July t —Chairman, C. Douglas; Secretary, R. Pools. Few hours disputed OT. Rooms need sougceing and decks painted. Engine room door to be closed. Gang­ way watch should stand at all times. Need more variety of fresh fruit. .Ship to be fumigated. Beef to be discussed with steward, delegates and company officials at first port. Aug. 7—Chairman, R. Joy; Secre­ tary, E. Kllllgrcw. Gangway watchmen more dignilicd as requested by mate. Need fans for bathrooms. Mops not to be washed in laundry sink. Com­ mittee to write letters to Union concerning possibility of gaining sub­ sistence during discharge of bauxite on Alcoa ships in Mobile. Objection on safety meetings. Men feel meetings should be held on company time. Deck crew wishes pad-eyes welded to deck -port and starboard so pilot ladder may be secured properly. Boat deck for crew to be kept clean by washdown two or three times weekly to eliminate disease-carrying flics and insects. Deck dept. sanitary man reprimanded for not shining brass door jams. Question whether this is his job. -Request change of dr.iw time from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 12 noon. Men broken out to dock ship. Put to work one hour before told to go fore and aft. Mate mistaken in so doing on arrival at Guanta. Consult patrolman about washing down vessel during loading of bauxite and secur­ ing for,sea. Order to wash down deck carried out against crew's wishes who felt order would create hazardous working conditions. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Starling; Secre­ tary, R. Giellng. Repairs not made. One man lost in Miss. River. Wiper died in N.O. Call hall on articles, signing on. money beefs and delayed sailings in MY. New delegate elected. Take collecton for ship's fund, $1 per man. See captain about payoff, discharges and vouchers. Shorts not to be worn in messroom and pantry. One man ho.spitalized in Panama Canal. MAE (Bull), Aug. 1«—Chairman, J. Emmerick; Secretary, F. Hipp. Report on new ladder. Ship's fund $27.97. New repair list to be submitted. Air condition all SIU ships especially those running to the tropics. Check OT at payoff: each delegate to check his dept. Dogs on storm doors to be overhauled. Request mosquito bulbs for passageways and "612" mosquito repellent. Steward to be on hand at meal times. Menus have been im­ proved. Thanks to old timers for fine job in American Coal beef. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 2S—Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, W, Tregambo. Ship's fund $24.69 New delegate elected. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Aug. 17—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secretary, K. Jucchter. One man overcome with heat exhaustion. Members cautioned to take it easy during hot weather and not make so much noise. Ship's fund, $10.26. Endeavor to get ship or messhalls air-conditioned. New re­ porter elected. Messhalls to be kept clean. Men requested to refrain from bringing natives or anyone from for­ eign ships on board. books. More coop^ation urged with aptah and patrolman delegates. See captain about hospital supplies, more careful check of ship's stores. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially men in galley. STEEL KING (Isthmian), July 30— Chairman, N. Flowers; Secretary, C. Prasnall. Fireman fii'ed in Mobile to be reported to delegate. Ship's fund, $14.70. New reporter elected. Repair list to be submitted. Need larger cooler as present one is inadequate. Ship needs fumigating. Delegate urged members to partake in union busi­ ness, such as accepting official posi­ tions on board ship. Night Alarm At Dock Ends Okay NeecJless to say, the crew of the Steel Voyager was "shook up a little" by a midnight "abandon ship" alarm alongside a dock in the Persian Gulf, especially with no sign of smoke, fire or an explosion. But all turned out well after the ship's boat had retrieved an AB who • fell over the side. Fortunately for the AB, Weems said the crew stood watches with him one night, relieving each who was being taken out to other at two-hour intervals. sea by the current, "the saloon messman made a good throw with a life-ring. This saved his life," reported Scotty Weems. After he had given the alarm, "the crew along with the officers did a good job of getting the lifeboat in the water and picked the man up about a half-mile from the ship." He was apparently in good shape so the whole incident came out okay. Earlier, in Bandarshapur, one of the wipers passed out from heat exhaustion and it took a doctor several hours to bring him around. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), July 30—Chairman, R. Spencer; Secre­ tary, J. Gleason. Repair lists discussed with patrolman. Items to be taken care of next trip. Members to donate any amount to ship's fund. Put away butter at . night after use. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Garbage to be kept away from deck house. Request latches on passageway screen door; keep doors closed in port. Proper attii'e to be worn in messhall and pantrj'. Rotation system for cleaning laundry and recreation room. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Aug. 10—Chairman, L Clamboll; Secretary, A. Shrlmpton. Two members missed ship; hall notified. Two men injured in Kobe, repatriated as workaways. Ship's fund, $1.01. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow tiiroughout voyage. One workaway shipped from Honol)ilu. Discussion on room allowance while painting ship in Pusan. No illness reports given to crew for men reported sick during voyage in violation of union instruc­ tions. Every man reporting sick should obtain evidence of such before paying off. Rcque.st awning aft. Try to adjust cold showers continually running hot. Paint all deck dept. foc'sles bathrooms and showers next trip. MONARCH OF THE SEA (Water­ man), Aug. 11—Chairman, E. Odom; Secretary, F. Mitchell, Jr. Incidents between officers and crew members to be taken up with patrolman. Some disputed OT. Motion to hold meet­ ings once a month. Try to replace toaster. Check with patrolman on time of payoff. CHILORE (Ore), Aug. 3—Chairman, S. Mills; Secretary, C. Bortz. Ship's fund, $21.75. Odd pennies received at payoff to be contributed to ship's treasury. Recommended spare coffee pots be secured. Procure cots, new refrigerator. Proper variety and qual­ ity of food not being put aboard. See agent while vessel is in diydock. Korea-Bound Passenger Was President's Kin Most of the crew didn't know it at the time, but the Jean Lafitte was carrying something beside cargo to Korea last trip. The ship was also bringing home the grandnephew of Korean President Syngman "*• Rhee after four years' study topside. He took a camera everjwhere and made friends all over. in the US. Seamen generally regard most passengers as just some more car­ go—keeping aloof, always gaping at the erew and making one wonder why they travel on freight­ ers instead of passenger ships. But Kisu Rhee was one of the excep­ tions to the rule, says Seafarer William Calefato, and enjoyed "the run of the ship" instead of staying EDITH (Bull), Aug. 15—Chairman, M. Jones; Secretary, S. Arales. No cots on board. Ice box needs repair­ ing. Have washing machine repaired or secure new one. Need some wind scoops. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Aug. 4—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, A. Schlavone. All major repairs made. $5 in ship's fund. Magazines purchased. Discussion on galley stoye. Meats not properly cooked. Ovens do not have reguhation heat. New half-moon plates to be ordered at first American port. NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Aug. 17— Chairman, E. LaSoya; Secretary, A. O'Krugly. Man fired. Special meeting held; beef squared away. Check stores put aboard; getting sour green apples. Return cups to messhall. .- ^ ^ A** • JOSEFINA (Liberty), Aug. Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, B. Elverum. Two men hospitalized in Japan. Few beefs. One man picked up in Philippines. Partiality to saloon mess provisions. Complaints that stew­ ard neglected duties in not^'lnspecting messhall at meal hours. Washing ma­ chine to be kept clean. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Aug. 11—Chairman, J. McElroy; Secratary, P. St. Marie. Various small repairs to be brought to engineer's attention. Some items omitted will be ordered next trip. Discussion on gar­ bage disposals. Do not smear newly painted areas. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 4—Chairman, G. Flowers; Secretary, M. Culp. New delegate elected. $5 to be donated to purchase converter for projector. More cooperation urged on fire and boat drill. Laundry to be kept clean. SANTORE (Ore Nav), July 13— Chairman, S. Wet|on; Secretary W. Franklin. Ship's fund $fl.lO. Two men missed ship in Baltimore. Minor beef settled about OS making coffee for watch in morning. New delegate elected. Clothes to be removed from dryer when dry. Keep laundry and night pantry clean. Quiet to be ob­ served in passageways so men can sleep. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Aug. 2S—Chairman, R. May; Secre­ tary, C. Yaw. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $44.22. Beef about night lunch: feeding outsiders topside be­ fore feeding crew. Insufficient milk on sailing day. Aug, 17—Chairman, •. Oretsky, Secretary, T. Bentlcy. Payoff in Baltimore. Disputed overtime restric­ tion to ship, and money due for launch service to be taken up with PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramping), patrolman. Ship's fund $9.00. Show­ Aug, M—Chairman, B. High; Boere- - ers and rooms to be sougeed. Each tary, B, Amtbsry. Union notified about watch la to do its own. Use of-burn­ repatriated member. Request galley ing torch by chief engineer to be' range, messhall tabletops, different taken up with patrolman. Captain to brand of soap powder. .Repair list hold sanitary Inspection .to decide turned in. Strip bunks and clean whether rooms need aougeeing or fpc'sles . at •: -pgjroff; return library painting. Pace Thirteea LOG What's more, Calefato reports, the Korean president's grandnephew displayed a great deal of interest in the ship's operations and especially in the way the crew lived and worked. Calefato says he is sure that Rhee learned a great deal about the SIU and car­ ried off a fine impression of the Union. The result was a more than usually pleasant trip all around, with many suspecting Rhee's family connection but none quite sure of it. Calefato eventually confirmed it but agreed to keep the confidence until the trip was over. Rhee, he noted, was returning from studies here to help at the Taegu School for the Blind and Deaf, the first Christian school of its kind in Korea, which his father founded in 1946. The younger Rhee was awarded a government scholarship after he invented a standard Braille type­ writer keyboard that everyone, in­ cluding the blind, can use. The original Braille machines had only a few keys. Only one thing marred his trip home and that happened right in his homeland after a smooth voj'age across the Pacific. Customs regulations call for a tax on text­ books brought into the country and every bit of his 400 pounds of luggage had to.he inspected. It took him two days to get cleared in Pusan although his family had come all the way from Taegu to meet him. For the record, Calefato added, this shows you can't beat the "Customs" no matter where you are—or who you are. "This is a good run to save money on," he also pointed out, "as there is no shore leave in most ports. But considering the heat which has averaged about 120° in foc'sle for the past three weeks and the ports with no shore leave, everyonO has done a good job and everything is running very smooth," He added a word of warning for crews coming to Basrah—where you can go ashore — about the "clipjoints" there. "The girls press you to buy them drinks which cost one dinar ($2.80) a shot for tea. They'll string you along plenty...But as $100 is usually only good for two or three hours of drinking, very few have any money left at closing time so the ladies leave you flat anyway . . .Just because the Persian Gulf is lousy with oil, people there think even the seamen are like Texas million­ aires." J.' '3 LOG-A'RHYTHM: The Rainbow i;:.: By Harry Wolowitz There are times I've often v:ondered While sailing across the sea, Where is the end of the rainbow. That pot of gold for me? I've often been told There're pots of gold, Just waiting for someone to find; I've searched high and low, Whereever I go. Expecting the gods to be kind. \\ I A Some think their rainbows mean drinking. And drown their sorrows in gin; While others like betting the races. On horses that never come in. Some find their rainbow At cards all night long. Others shoot dice for their thrill; Some chase the girls in port ofter port. All sizes and shapes fill the bill. I'm sailing the seas With that rainbow in mind. Hoping and praying For the day when I'll find. That elusive rainbow With its pot of gold; Like the end of a story That's never been told. SS Del Mar •K. Editor, Passenger Kisu Rhee, grandnephew of the Korean presi­ dent (top), poses for SIU crewmember during trip back home on Jean Lafitte. Above, saloon messman Raymond .Ventura (left) is kept busy in open air tonsorial parlor all the way to Yokohama. Crew antryman Lacks is en tap ere tor his turn in the barber chair, riietot by Wllliom C r. Calefot*. C SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAK^E STREET ADDRESS CITY • • • • • a ! • ••••• ZONE. STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: Ifyeu ars an old tubieribar and hava a changa' of oddrait, ploato giv# your formar addrasi balow; ADDRESS • CITY .;,;.W.ZONE...u„ STATE ![ KifS �SEAFARERS Faff* Fourtees LOG September 27. 1957 Wife Applauds Union Assist Seafarers' Scrapbook To the Editor: Once again I'd like to praise the SIU in general, and espe­ cially officials Charlie Kimball in Houston and Harold Fischer in Mobile, They provided splen­ did cooperation after the recent death of an SIU member who was drowned while out on an outing with us on July 29, 1957. The brother member who drowned was Edward H. Burns of Mobile, who. left a wife and Delegate Beau Jamet and Nick Westfall on Steel Recorder (right) keep an eye on jar holding ship's fund. They expect It'll fill up before long. letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Name? toill be withheld upon request. Hot weather keeps deckhands strip­ ped down while the Steel Artisan's in the Persian Gulf. Photo by Marvin White. Tony Montemarono solves his own heat problem (above, right). At siesta time on Seatrain Louisiana, he sacks down in mid-air. The Mermaid lives up to her name as tank-tops take a pounding and deck gets a free washdown. In calmer weather (above) at Puerta La Cruz, two ordinaries try their luck at fishing for some of the big ones. John Wunderlich, who took the photos, didn't say whether any of them got away. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Wayne T. Center Earnest W. Horn* , Ah Sheu Chen George L. Lecher Michael Delano USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, OA. Herbert Clifton Jimmie Littleton I Thurston Dingier Bacilio Llanez John H. Ferguson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Manuel B. Garza David E. Jones M. N. Gendron Norman Longtin* USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Siegfried Gnittke W. E. OrzechowskI James R. Hodges John C. Palmer USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehuy SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL 401 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY Edward' T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Vincent D'Amato Benjamin Pritlken Sidney S. Irby A. O. VaUego A. W. Madsen Sung C. Wang Donald F, Measa C. L. Warrington MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSP BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. F. Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BLYN, NY Eladio Aris A. McGuigan Fortunato Bacomo H. C. Mclssaa Joseph J. Bass A. MartinelU Juan Denopra Vic Milazzo John J. DriscoU Joaquin Minis Fabin Furmanek W. P. O'Dea John L. Grimes C. Osinski William Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guranick G. A. Puissegur Wade B. Harrell Winston E. Renny Percy Harrelson Samuel B. Saunders Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker BiUy R. HUl Kevin E. Skelly Antonio Infanta Henry E. Smith Ira H. Kingore Michael Toth L. Kristiansen Harry S. Tuttle Frederick Landry Virgil E. Wilmoth Leonard Leldig Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY John H. Price Thomas Buckley H. Herkinhein* George Gibbons Joseph Burns D. Eldemire Adriaan Vader S. Sweinckoskl J. Silberg A. Rodrigues M. Rendon P. Seidenberg Alfred Kaju W. Vaughn F. Paylor B. Smoljan R, Parker L. Moriarty S. Hayes F. Enfante John J. Devln* R. Freeman F. Stephen James Balmy P. DeJesus O. Adams Addie Morris Fred Travis Perry Klauber David Furman Warren Tcbo W. Serrano Joseph Stanton USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. J. Enwright George D. Rourk* C. D'Amico Jr. Z. Williams Edward J. Farrell H. Murray Daniel E. Murphy SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF, Julius B. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Isaak Bouzin Lars Johansen George Brady Norman Kirk Edward Broadus Avis Meadows Thomas Dailey George Melko Leo Dwyer WiUiam Kevamees Jose Garcia Roy Rayfield James Girolami Joseph Roll Gorman Glaze Raphael Stevens Isaac Hancock Albert Willis Burl Hair* D, D. Walker USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Antonio DeJesus H. F. Holmes C. M. Sturgls K. Poster Earl Congleton USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. WiUiam Bargon* Clifton McLellan •John Bigwood Joseph McPhee Claude Blanks Charles P. Moor* T. Bonner, Jr. Simon Morris John Butler Michael Muzio Roscoe Dearmon Wlnford Powell William DriscoU R. Ratcliff Hugh O'Donnell B. Richardson Nathan Eldridg* James RusseU Ernest Evans Toxie Samford AdeUn Fruga Erskln Sims John Gersey T. Smlgielskl Leon Gordon Wert Spencer James Hudson Gerald Thaxton Edwjm^ l^app • H. Thomas, Jr. Leo Lang ' James-Ward C. McCuUoch Clifford Wuertg four children. I called Mr. Kim­ ball soon after the accident and asked his advice on notifying Burns' wife and family since he had left no emergency num­ ber where someone could be reached. Following his instruc­ tions, I then called Harold Fischer at his home, in the wee hours of the morning, request­ ing him to contact either the wife of the deceased or his brother-in-law, "Whitey" -Coker. Mr. Fischer was most helpful despite the early hour and as­ sured me he would have the widow call me immediately. This she did, and then asked me to call Mr. Kimball and have funeral arrangements com­ pleted for the shipment of the body back to Mobile. Upon the completion of these arrangements, we went to the Howard Funeral Home to view the body. Then at 9:05 AM, July 31, we saw it delivered to the Union Station on Its way home. This, besides the floral offering we seQt, was the last tribute we could offer a true friend of many years as well as a brother of the SIU. Again we take this opportun­ ity of thanking God for a Union as strong as the SIU and for all the personnel connected with it. Thanks to these officials for their kindness in helping me convey such a tragic message to Eddie Burns' family. Mrs. Travis Bell ill if Sees Delegates Becoming Lax To the Editor: Brothe;:s who know me know that I hardly ever talk but, from what I have heard and seen the past year, I feel forced to sound off. Ail the talk I have heard the past few months concerns the situations in Bull Line and Robin. Now I am no connois­ seur on negotiations, but I will say that we have no official whom I would not vote for again, I will also say that the discussion about the above-men­ tioned companies gave me food for thought, as I had a glimmer of what seems to be a move by some companies to get out of lineShip number one is the SS Pacific Ocean on a trip from Houston to Haifa, then back to Boston. I was deck engineer and paid off in Boston on Au­ gust 28. There was no repair list turned in and no minutes of any meeting left on the ship. I made fan brushes out of the cores of flashlight batteries, but . the agent in Boston will tell you that we paid off clean. •The second ship was Water­ man's SS Warrior. I caught this ship in Houston and stood watch Friday, Aug. 30 as oiler. They (the company) seemed determined to be the contract breakers. The 1st assistant claimed to have ordered a fire­ man from the Houston hall but when I called there from Gal­ veston none had been ordered, and on my word a fireman was promptly dispatched. But I overlooked one wiper, so we sailed shorthanded to Beau­ mont. The 1st claimed that he had ordered one but we could not furnish him. We sailed three hours late, so two hours delayed sailing for everyone was lost. Then one oiler and one fireman gave due notice (24 hours) to quit in Beaumont, but the 1st passed the word that he could not get replacements so the oiler and fireman had to stay on. 1 said it was a damn lie and would get the men, so 1 called Leroy Clarke in Lake Charles and explained the deal. 1 know personally he had a man to drive to the ship with re­ placements. My conversation with Clarke over the phone caused the captain and agent to get wise. If this act had not been caught on the Warrior, they would have beat SIU seamen out of delayed sailing in about three Gulf ports. To me, this Is an opening wedge for any company to say we cannot ful­ fill our contract. 1 propose therefore that at the last meetings before any ship's delegate leaves a ship that he appoint a- temporary delegate and introduce him to the captain as such so he can conduct Union business until a new delegate is duly elected. We are lax and negligent in our duties when we are dis­ patched to a ship by officials who gave up their sea life to carry our torch on the beach if we leave our ships in this condi­ tion. Dick Massey if if if Finds The LOG 'Great' Reading To the Editor: 1 am a seaman and while on my last ship I was in the United States and read some articles of great interest in your SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. 1 am in a union in Georgetown, British Guiana. We are not as advanced as the SIU, but 1 am very much in­ terested in the Union and its newspaper. Could you please supply me with a copy of your great SEAFARERS LOG so that 1 can keep up with de­ velopments in your organiza­ tion? Bertie McDonald (Ed. note: Your name has been added to our mailing list so that you can receive all future issues of the LOG.) i. if i, Thank You For Miller Crew To the Editor: 1 would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the crew of the Samuel F. Miller, especi­ ally chief steward Higginbottom and fireman "Flash" Fannin for their kindness and attention while 1 was In sick bay. I'd also like to let them know that 1 am getting along fine. Hello also to all my buddies at thS New Orleans hall and the Spot-Lite. Good sailing to all of them. 1 hope to be throwing my card in for a ship soon.. �SEAFARERS September 27, 1957 HAHIA FrAiti Thft Ponce Hub Seafarer Dies On Coast BOSTOrl—Seafarers in this port wish to extend their condolences to Mrs. D. Moynihan on the death of her husband, Seafarer Jerome Moynihan, while on the West Coast. Brother Moynihan had collapsed while working with two other Sea­ farers on the Arthur M. Huddel and died in the marine hospital in San Francisco on September 10th. Brother, Moynihan had joined the SIU in Boston on December 21, 1943, and was well known to Sea­ farers in the Boston hall. Shipping Fair It has been a fair two weeks for Seafarers in this port. There were two vessels paying off and signing on, the Council Grove and Bents Fort (Cities Service). The Robin Goodfellow and Robin Hood (Robin Line). Steel Execu­ tive (Isthmian) and Government Camp (Cities Service) were intransit. All ships are reported in good shape with no major beefs. Pare Fifteen LOG •S Seafarer A. Touiilla, 3rd cook on the MV Ponce, reloxes oshore with his fomily in Florido. Ponce is on Florido-Poerto Rico run. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE fIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS EVIRY SUII0AY • l«30 CMf \ ;-v r t Bud Tobias Thomas A. Home would like you to get in touch with him. He can be reached at 30 Saxton St., Box Hill, Melbourne, Australia. George F. Martin Please contact your mother, Mrs. Mary Martin, as she is very anxious to hear iCrom you. Ad­ dress: Lake Helen, Florida. S. Zygarowski It is important that you contact Edward A. Fettig, Hotel Roosevelt, 1005 SW Park Avenue, Portland 5, Oregon. George O. Eshom Ex-Robin Mowbray •The Boston port agent is holding a receipt you left in the Boston Hall. Contact him so he can for­ ward it. Martin Hagerty Please contact J. F. Coogan, postal inspector, post office depart­ ment, Baltimore 3, Md. It con­ cerns the possible loss of allotment checks mailed to you. Jack D. Seratt Contact your brother, Joe A. Seratt, 3842 Geary Blvd., San Francisco 18, Calif. It is impor­ tant. Joseph Zehl Call Stevens at MUrdock 8-2717, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Hill, oiler; M. Arthur, oiler; Kamienski, wiper; Floyd, oiler; Nils Beck, carpenter; J. Lee and T. Norris. The baggage room in New York reports that they have been hold­ ing laundry and dry cleaning for you for more than six months. If they do not hear from you within the next 30 days, they will have to dispose of the unclaimed clothes. - WmOMi Fe/ce of the MT9 wn(49,msoi(c» thipi In Caribbean, tail Caail al Sauth Amartca, Sauth Atlantic and Eact Caait #1 UnHtd Statu. Wn49.1SIMKCl Ship* to OuH of Maxtea, Carlbbaon, Wait CooM at Sauth Amo^ lea. Wail Caait al Maxica and US Eait CaaiA wn«. 15700 xa UP*TO*THE-MINUTI UNION AND MARITIME NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE kARITIMB TRADIB DBPARTMiNT^^^^ iyieanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue... The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. mm. Shlpi In Mtdlturancon area. North Atlantic, Euro^n and US Eul Caatl. SHI-A&G DISTRia • SUP • MFOW • MO • ROU • MMEP • BME • SIU^CANADIAN DiSTRia George Elliott King It is very important that you contact your Aunt "Dee" at 2826 Burgundy Street, Lake Charles. Your wife is in the ho.spital. Seafarer Dick Massey wishes to announce that he is operating as a consulting architect at 103 Park Ave., Lake Charles, La., phone Hemlock 9-8658. He will give free house or remodeling plans to any Seafarer who wants them. Just contact him. Clyde Calvin Smith Your wife wants you to contact her immediately at 35 Main St., Yonkers, N.Y. It is urgent. Dave Albright Dick left some money for you in the Lake Charles hall. Victor B. Cooper is now checked in at Sailors Snug Harbor, in case anyone would like to get in touch with him. Edward M. Cronin Contact Bernard Rolnick, 320 Broadway, NYC. Phillip Giordano Very urgent that you get in touch with your wife immediately at Route 2 Pelzer, South Carolina. Anybody knowing above brother's whereabouts urged to contact him concerning this message. Errin .^obnson Please contact your brother Clar­ ence at 115-58 22Dth Street, Cam­ bria Heights 11, NY. All o/ the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 boJid from the Union in the baby's name: Darlene Dorothy Williams, born August 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur H. Williams, East Meadow, Long Island. Windell Wade Strickland, born August 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Franklin Strickland, Mobile, Ala. Ruth Darlene Turk, born August 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Turk Jr., Mobile, Ala. Lanny and Danny Worley, born July 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard S. Worley, Pensacola, Fla. Gilbert Camacho, born Septem­ ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fructuoso Camacho, Brooklyn, NY. Francine Teresa Hills, born August 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Hills, San Francisco, Calif. Steve Joel Maldonado, born April 25,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Estaven Maldonado, Alvin, Texas. David Emmet Cox, born Febru­ ary 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James W. Cox, Baltimore, Md. Mary Ann Gonzales, born July 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gilbert M. Gonzales, Eagle Lake, Texas. Grayiand Andre Mitchell, born July 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mis. Lawrence A. Mitchell, Algiers, La. Mary Kathryn Koski, born June 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank M. Koski, Philadelphia, Pa. Edwin Earle Lewis, born August 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Odus Clayton Lewis. Jr., Galveston, Texas. Lionel Peat, 63; On July 2, 1957, Brother Peat died in the USPHS Hospital in Balti; more, Md. Death was due to a i malignancy. He became a full member of the J Union on May 23, ® 1955, and sailed in the steward is de partm ent. Brother Peat is survived by his wife, Bessie Peat of Baltimore. Burial took place in Hopkins Chapel Cemeterj', Hopkins County, Md. t 4 Arza Smith Jr., 35: Brother Smith died July 27, 1957, aboard the SS Santa Monica after being transferred from the SS Jean. Death was caused by a head injury received while working aboard the latter ship. He became a full member of the Union on October 18, 1946, and sailed in the deck department. Place of burial is unknown. 4" t t Curtis F. Aycock, 53: On May 31, 1957, Brother Aycock died from a heart condition in Cumberland County, NO. He became a full member of the Union on August 6, 1948, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Aycock is sur­ vived by his wife, Ruth Aycock of Fayetteville, NC, Burial took place in Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, NO. • -i J -I- ' i �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT •AFL-CIO • '50-50' On Oil Imports Urged As Tanker Aid A new "50-50" proposal designed to strengthen the USflag tanker fleet and safeguard America's vital fuel supplies has been put forth in industry circles. Unlike the current "50-50" rule which applies to< US Government-financed ex­ to compete with equally-new for­ port cargoes, the tanker "50- eign tonnage, then the operators 50" plan would require that 50 claim they will have to transfer percent of all oil imports into the their new ships as well. US be carried in American bottoms. On the other hand, a "50-50" re­ The proposal is seen by its quirement would reverse the trans­ Industry sources backers as the answer to the alarm­ fer process. ing decline in the American-flag claim it takes 15 to 16 T-2 tank­ tanker trade, and the growing de­ er payloads every day, to handle pendence of the United States on all the oil coming from overseas. For*Ign-flag supertankers like the World Glory (above) of Niarchot fleet now control most of US oil foreign oil supplies. They argue Even if the imports were cut back imports. Proposal for "50-50" import split, in view of Dockers, would result in transfer back to US to the level requested by the Pres­ that since the offshore oil trade is flag of many such ships now under runoway registries. growing at the expense of the do­ ident, the import load would be mestic trade and since offshore runs about a dozen T-2s daily. Yet at are dominated by foreign-flags, current estimates, if every Amer­ the US is dependent to a growing ican ship was in the trade, it is degree on foreign ships and foreign estimated the US-flag tanker fleet oil to keep American industry go­ would be unable to supply enough SAN FRANCISCO—^A broad program of medical and hospital benefits for the wives and ing. At last report, in fact, the US ships to carry even 40 percent of dependent children of SUP members will be launched November 1 by the Sailors Union that reduced figure. The long term tanker fleet was 24 vessels less than trend, of course, is for the import of the Pacific. The family benefits will round out the SUP's welfare program, which now the previous year, thanks to trans­ figure to rise, year by year. fers. ' includes numerous benefits The growing dependence of the A "50-50" rule would then mean for unmarried members and ces, and doctor's fees relating to little or no cost from one of two the following: United States on foreign oil childbirth. medical clinics. Hospital care will • Some ships that transferred unique coverage for oldtimers. prompted President Eisenhower to Payments for individual benefits be provided in a hospital that the impose voluntary import quotas in foreign would transfer back to the Like the existing benefits, the new under the program are at a high clinic is affiliated with, and July. The quotas have been largely US flag. program will be financed in full by level. In addition, the benefits can charged to the clinic, which will ineffective and the long run trend • New ship construction would contributions from SUP-contracted be integrated so that SUP families bill the dependent for items not is toward foreign oil because of be needed to make up part of the operators. can be relieved of most or all of covered by the Fund. Under tha the greater cost and difficulty of gap—construction which would be The family program embraces a the cost of major medical care. A clinic set-up, members can not finding oil in the continental US. accomplished without foreign trans­ wide range of medical, surgical and dependent who is injured and re­ choose their doctors or surgeons. fers or cost to the Government Import 20% Of Oil hospital care and services in and quires surgery and extensive hos­ Families using the direct pay­ • Ships running under the US- out of the hospitals. It includes pitalization wd nursing care for ment plan will be able to choose At present, domestic production of oil is 6,800,000 barrels a day flag would assure tighter US con­ payments covering the cost of hos­ example could receive benefits ex­ their own doctors. They will pay their medical and hospital bills in with imports runnina about 1,800,- trol of its fuel lifelines, tax rev­ pital room and board, hospital serv­ ceeding $2,000. The program provides two meth­ advance and be reimbursed by the 000 barrels. That means that about enues to the US Government now ices directly related to the de­ 20 percent of all the oil now in use being lost on runaway ships and pendent's injury or sickness, ad­ ods of payment: a service plan and Welfare Fund. is coming here from offshore additional employment for US sea­ ministering anesthetics and ambu­ a direct payment plan. SUP fami­ The family benefits program is lance transportation, surgical fees lies living in Los Angeles, San an outgrowth of recent SUP sur­ sources, principally Venezuela and men. In taking steps to cut oil imports, and doctors' fees In the hospital, at Francisco, Portland and Seattle veys showing that large numbers of the Persian Gulf. At its peak, US oil output got up to 7,800,000 bar­ the President had acted to pro­ the office or at the patient's home. can obtain coverage by either SUP members are now married It also includes payments for method. Families in other areas men. Work on the new program rels after the Suez Canal was mote the domestic oil exploration closed. Practically all of the mil- industry. The import curb has not laboratory and x-ray examinations will receive direct payments from was first proposed last year, and dropped because of legal problems. lion-barrel-a-day decline since then worked effectively for several rea­ for diagnosis of accidents or sick­ the Fund. If it chooses the service plan, the It was authorized again at the took place in Texas, Oklahoma and sons. For one thing, it was im­ ness, medical and special nursing Louisiana and that is what is hitting posed against crude oil only so fees, hospital room, board and serv- family will receive medical care at August meeting and completed last month. the coastwise tanker trade so hard. that foreign ships have been bring­ At the same time, foreign tankers ing in increasing loads of refined that were carrying oil around Af­ oil and heating oils, a trend which rica to Europe are now back on the could hurt jobs and operations in US run. The result is very little East Coast refineries. Then it only activity for US-flag tankers, with applied to the Atlantic and Gulf the chance that there will be ad­ Coast because the West Coast is ditional transfers_to foreign flags. unable to supply its own needs. During the Suez crisis, the Mari­ That boosted imports to the West DETROIT—Members of the SIO time Administration made much of Coast. of the NA, Great Lakes pistrict, Even if some kind of restriction, Seafarers who are inter­ proposals to build American flag cast ballots throughout the month ested In getting lifeboat supertankers and arrangements was written into law, oil imports of August to fill the posts of sec­ tickets or in upgrading were made for "twofers"—^transfers are bound to rise because of the retary-treasurer and port agents in rise in oil consumption which do­ ! of two T-2s for building one larger themselves are entitled to seven Great Lakes ports. Incum­ ship. But the new tonnage is not mestic producers would be hard the use of the Andrew S bent Fred J. Farnen was reelected the answer, because if it is going pressed to meet without draining Furuseth training school to the office of secretary-treasurer. US known reserves and boosting facilities at - no cost to the cost of all oil products. For­ All of the incumbent port agents them. The training eign oil is cheaper, more plentiful were also reelected. In the racs school offers two-week and easier to find. for secretary-treasurer, Famen's If national defense is a prime opponent, Wladyslaw Bieniecki, re­ upgrading courses which consideration, then the proposal ceived 260 votes as against Farenable Seafarers to im­ When notifying headquarters nen's 568. prove their earning pow­ by cable or wireless that a Sea­ for a "50-50" division on oil im­ In the elections for port agents, ports a' least offers the safeguard ers and increase their job farer has paid off in a foreign Matt Anttila of Duluth, Glen Beauport because of injury or illness, of employment of American vessels opportunities. The usual cock of Elberta, Stanley Thomp­ ships' delegates should include in this trade. requirements — 90 days The basis of the Merchant Mar­ son of Detroit, Stanley Wares of the following information: in the preceding calendar Cleveland and Gerald Westphal of The man's full name, his SIU ine Act of 1936 and of the "50-50" year and one day in the law was to help maintain a sizable Chicago, faced little, if any, opposi­ book number, name of the ship, last 90—apply to candi­ merchant marine as vital to the tion for the positions. the port of payoff and the hos­ dates for training. In Alpena, Kenneth Shorkey had pital where he is being treated. country's security. Acting on that fairly strong opposition in Palmer same logic, independent operators The response of ships' crews Johnson and Robert Oliver. John­ to the Union's request for these see the tanker "pipeline" to over­ son received 198 votes while Oliver notifications has been very good. seas oil supplies as equally vital tallied 236. But the split oppo­ and" equally deserving of a boost. Sometimes though, not all of sition vote was not enough to beat At no cost to the Government they the above information has been Shorkey who gathered 326 votes. argue, a "50-50" rule would be a included. Be sure to list all of In Buffaio David Walker re­ this data so that the SIU can shot in the arm to the tanker in­ ceived . a ,total of 420 votes, out­ dustry and place US oil imports act as promptly as po$sible. stripping tlirde opponents. / under truly "effective control." SUP Families Cef Med, Benefits • YOUR Gt. 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Title A name given to the resource September 27, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PHS THREATENED BY ECONOMY MOVE 12 SHIPS NOW IDLE IN BULL STRIKE WAGE, PENSION BENEFITS GAINED IN PACIFIC PACT SEAFARERS’ A-1 JOB ON BEEFS APPLAUDED NAVY MAY DISCARD ‘EFFECTIVE CONTROL’, MAGNUSON REPORTS NEW COAL FLEET LAY-UPS CLOUD COMPANY’S OUTLOOK HEARINGS END ON ROBIN LINE VOTE, AWAIT DECSION SEAFARER A CITIZEN AFTER 10-YR. FIGHT ROU, ARA SIGN MUTUAL HELP PACT GATEWAY CITY ALL SET FOR DEBUT AFL-CIO ORDERS TEAMSTER CLEAN-UP STATES STILL LAX IN ’57 ON BASE PAY, CHILD LABOR COAL BEEF ‘ CELEBRATES’ BIRTHDAY ANOTHER PHS SERVICE: DENTAL CARE FOR SEAMEN SAIL SHIP SINKS; 80 MEN LOST CANADA SIU BACKS COPPER STRIKE AN OLD FAMILIAR TUNE – LIVING COSTS SET RECORD VIC LITARDI DIES AT 54 HUB SEAFARER DIES ON COAST ’50-50’ ON OIL IMPORTS URGED AS TANKER AID SUP FAMILIES GET MED. 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LOG >4-5 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • '•^3^ • ' .-M m JA Family Hospital Plan Improved Stories on Page 3 �7' SEAFARERS Page Two SlU Appeals Bull Strike Ban; Mates, Engineers Picket A three-man US Circuit Court of Appeals heard a move Tuesday by SIU attorneys to lift a court order barring picketing of Bull Line ships. The order also called on the SIU to halt its ?trike and-»supply crewmembers when issued under the Taft-Hartley law. pending is company action in called upon to do so by the Still the New York State Supreme Court LOG Short Cut To St. Lawrence October 11, 1957 PH Rate Increase Rejected WASHINGTON — Efforts, of steamship operators on the Puerto Rico run to get a temporary eight percent rate increase have been turned back by the Federal Mari­ time Board. While denying the temporary boost, the board asked that its Trial Examiner's Depart­ ment act rapidly on the companies' request for a permanent rate boost. The United States Atlantic and Gulf-Puerto Rico Conference, in­ cluding in its members Alcoa, Bull and Waterman, had asked for the increases to prevent "Irremediable injury to the financial structure of Bull . . . and tremendous and otherwise unrecapturable losses to Alcoa . . The move for a rate increase had aroused strong opposition from Puerto Rican shippers and from the island's government. Governor Luis Munoz Marin had threatened to charter ships on the govern­ ment's own hook if the rate in­ creases went through. company. I where the company has been trying The order, issued September 27 for some weeks to get a temporary by Federal Judge Walter Bruchau- injunction against the SlU^and the sen, took effect on Tuesday, Octo­ officers' unions. The officers' ber 1. SIU picketlines were with­ unions were not a party to the Federal action since they have drawn from the Bull terminal, but been considered outside the scope members of the Masters, Mates and of the Taft-Hartley law because Pilots and Marine Engineers Bene- they represent supervisory perflcial Association continued their sonnel. ' Other Companies In Field picket action. Now open to ship travel, the Conso Conal between Cope Breton With the strike now completing The text of the court order was Island gnd Nova Scotia permits vessels bound for the Gulf of St. its second month, other companies read at all membership meetings Lawrence to use the Conso Strait. Lock accommodates ships up and down the coast on Wedne.s- are stepping up activities on the with 28 to 30-foot draft depending on weather conditions. Canal day night. Headquarters stated Puerto Rican run. The Waterman saves half-day of steaming around Cope Breton Island. that notwithstanding the SIU ap­ Steamship Company is entering the peal, there was no choice but to Puerto Rican trade from New York. obey the order unless and until it Waterman previously serviced Puerto Rico only from the Gulf is reversed. The Federal court order was and West Coast. The company has announced it will put two of its The National Maritime Union this week new trailer carriers on the run this opened what is billed as its 20th Anniversary winter. Another step is the expansion of convention. In the words of NMU President the Borinquen Steamship Compa­ Joseph Curran, "We will be saluting the record of ny. which operates under the the past at the same time that we are acting on the Puerto Rican flag.- Borinquen had problems of the present . . . We never have stopped , chartered the SlU-manned MV moving forward ..." Since Curran has been president of the NMU Ponce in service between Florida ports and Puerto Rico. Now it is since shortly after that 1937 convention, it is pre­ extending its service with the sumed that he takes respohsibility for his activities chartering of the SlU-manned and the union's in that period when he speaks of Ocean Ulla on the New York run "saluting the record of the past." Here are a few 1945: Leads "Bring the boys home" campaign. of the highlights, and sidelights,-of the past 20 years. plus other vessels. Denounces Marines in China. (Communist forces Seafarers or children of Seafar­ * * * Will Build Trailership began their war against the Nationalists a few days ers who are interested iii applying 1937: NMU, organized under leadership of water­ later). Borinquen has announced that it for the 1958 SIU s^olarship 1946: Predicts SIU defeat In Isthmian. Hails NMU awards are urged to file their plans to get Into the trailer-carry­ front-section Communist Party. Leaders include Ferdinand Smith, Joe Stack, Blackie Myers and organizing 4epartnient as following correct tactics. ing service as well, through the credentials as soon as possible. The 1947: Discovers there are Communists in NMU. SIU Welfare Plan office, which purchase of a T-2 tanker which 't other party activists. Curran attacks William Green Blames Isthmian defeat on NMU organizers. handles the scholarship procedure, intends to convert into a trailer- for calling NMU Communist-dominated. 1947: Starts purge of Stark, Smith, Myers, McKen1939: Curran attacks SIU. Calls it "dying organi­ points out that future applicants ship. Borinquen is the maritime divi­ zation." Refuses to meet on unity of seamen's zie vy:lth help of Keith, Lawrenson, Warner, Hanley, will be required to take their Col­ Stone and others. Pledges no persecution of Com­ lege Entrance Examination tests sion of the Ryder System, which is unions. 1939: First purge of anti-Communist opposition. munists in rank and file. by March 15 to qualify for a schol­ a principal Southern trucking 1948: Purges continue. concern. It reflects the growing Many heads roll. arship. 1948: pledges union would strike before permit, tendency to unify trucking and The March 15 date allows the 1939: Curran denies he is Communist or knows tins- any change In hiring hall procedures. snipping operations into combined Plan to get the information on test of any Communists in NMU in testimony before 1949: Purges Lawrenson, Keith with help of War­ results in sufficient time for selec­ service as pioneered by Pan-At- House Un-American Activities Committee. Says un­ ner, Hanley, Stone. tion of the winners in June. Pre­ Jantic and TMT. der oath he wouldn't, know a dommunist if he saw 1950: Discovers Communists have no place in viously when candidates were al­ • The SlU's strike began on August one. , union. Calls on Coast Guard to lift their papers. lowed to take later tests, it made 19th and the licensed officers' 1940: Stalin-Hitler honeymoon era. World War II 1951: Attempts to organize West Coast M!arina for difficulties in getting the test unions went out two days later in on. Curran vows, "Yanks Are Not Coming." Attacks Cooks, then under Bridges domination. Denounces their separate disputes with the FDR "war drive" 1940-1941. results to the committee. Lundeberg, SUP, for activity In field. NMU cam­ In order to qualify for the March company. The • strike followed a paign fizzles out badly. breakdown in negotiations over 15 examination, a candidate has to 1953: Attacks AFL drive-against racket-dominated have his college entrance board SIU demands for a 20 percent in­ International Longshoremen's Association. crease for all ratings plus the West examination reservation filled out 1954: Threatens strike if AFL longshoremen work by February 15, with late reserva­ Coast overtime and penalty scale. NMU ships. tions accepted until March 1. At present, the company- still has 1954: Purges Warner, Hanley and others, with Other material required by the five ships in operation. These are help of Stone, McDougall. Plan includes graduation in the the Angelina, Arlyn, Hilton, Evelyn 1954: Says District 50 has no business in mari­ upper third of the high school and Suzanne on various runs. The time. (See 1956 below). class, a transcript of the candi­ Ines, which was out offshore, came 1955: Destroys Committee of American Maritlm«S date's high school record plus in recently, laid off its crew and Unions In move to dominate all AFL-CIO marine three letters of reference, one of entered the shipyard. unions when merger takes place. Attacks Lunde­ which has to be from the high 1941: Nazis attack Russia. Curran calls for all-out berg, SIU, Masters, Mates. school principal. 1955: Opens doors to all comers In NMU hiring fight on Fascism. Changes slogan to "Yanks Are halls. Purges Stone, with help of McDougall. Five winners are selected each not coming—too late." 1956: Calls on longshoremen to vote for ILA and year by a board of university ad-^ Oct. n, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 21 1942: Pledges full support to War Shipping Ad­ against AFL-CIO on eve of New York election. ministrators. At least one of the ministration. Opens NMU halls to WSA trainees. five- scholarships is reserved for a 1942: Calls for immediate release of Earl Browder, Seafarer, with the other four open Communist Party head in US. to both Seafarers or children of 1942: Denounces John L. Lewis as opening second Union men. The scholarships pro­ PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer front for Hitler. vide $6,000 for four years' study. HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ 1942: Urges immediate opening of second front, MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAEIL. Staff declaration of war on Finland.. Wriiurs, BILL .UOODY, OUIJ Area Ueprisentative. 1942: NMU wins Atlantic Refining vole. Never Who is signs contract because of "Win the war" honeymoon Herman E. Cooper? Published biweekly et the headquarters with shipowners. of the Seafarers International Union, At­ 1942: Denounces Walter Reuther as playing Hit­ What is his role in other lantic A Cult District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth ler's game. Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth unions besides the NMU7 1956: Backs District 56 paper local union of ship's 1944-45: Period of open collaboration between 9-6600. Entered es second class matter officers in American Coal against mates and engi­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under NMU and shipowners. Pledge of no strike policy See future issues of the *he"Act cf Aug. 34, 1913. neers unions. ^ after war. 1957: Agrees to industry-wide blacklist set-up in SEAFARERS LOG 1945:'Travels to Moscow. Hails, the "great and all NMU com wise Comrade Stalin" In B public address. •I--' Curran 'Salutes' His Past Record Urge Early Bid On SIU Scholarsiilp SEAFARERS LOG �i :: rA' • '• . *-,'. ' • ,• ^ : '.a-M OoioW 11, 195t SEAFARERS LOG Pace Three Seafarer Families Now Eligible For SlU Health Center Dr. Stanley Birnbauni of New York S5U he<?Uh center $taff checkt blood pressure of Mrs. S. Smoll, one of first Seafarers' wives to moke use of the center's free examination and diagnostic proce­ dures. Center is now open to Seafarers' family members. Services of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical center, first seamen's medical center in maritime, are now available to all SIU families. Wives, children and de­ pendent parents of SIU men eligible under the Welfare Plan can obtain complete physical examinations at^~ the findings are made known The Brooklyn center is the first no cost through the new tory, by letter or in subsequent visits to of four to be operated by the wel­ medical facility in Brook­ the center, if necessary. Dr. Logue fare plan. Medical Department. It is available for consultation on the is named the Pete Larsen Memo­ lyn. recommendations of the staff spe­ Clinic, In honor of a rank-andOpen since last April, cialists at the end of each examina­ rial file Seafarer who died in 1956. tion. The entire program Is avail­ Other centers will eventually be the center has been exam­ able to the Seafarer and his family operated in Baltimore, Mobile and ining family members on under the SIU Welfare Plan at no New Orleans to accommodate Sea­ farers in those areas. an experimental basis for cost. the past few weeks. Special­ ists in gynecology and pedi­ atrics have since been added $1 An Hour Pact; Welfare Plan Cuts Out '$50 Deductible' Charge to the staff to serve the special medical needs of the wives and children now covered under the center's expanding program. An average of 25 dependents has been in for regular check-ups or Another significant advance by the Seafarers Welfare Plan diagnosis of specific ailments on Attorney Benjamin Sterling, well known to Seafarers for the one afternoon a week set aside has wiped out the $50 deductible provision covering hospitalhis role in handling funds for the International Longshore­ for SIU family members so far. In surgical benefits for SIU families, dependent parents and addition, 100 or more Seafarers men's Association in thejatter's efforts to interfere in SIL have received medical exams each Seafarers receiving monthly week during the six months the disability-pension benefits. $100 for hospital extras is also pro­ affairs, has now turned his^ to replace those laid off. About 40 center has been in operation. vided in these cases. Trustees of the welfare plan talents to representing em­ of the firm's workers have walked Thursday afternoons from one have approved elimination of the Benefits under the hospital-sur­ ployers who enter into "sweet­ off the job in protest against the to five are now devoted to examina­ provision retroactive to October 1, gical program now include the fol­ heart" contracts. firings and are now seeking to ob tion appointments for dependents. 1957. Seafarers will have to pay lowing: $10 per day for hospital Sterling is currently counsel for tain union representation through This schedule will oe broadened the first $50 of hospital charges on room and board, up to $100 for hos­ the Joseph Markovits Company in the International Union of Electri­ as necessary to accommodate the claims filed prior to that date. The pital extras, $4 per day for doc­ cal Workers. AFL-CIO. demand, according to Dr. Joseph plan will then pick up the rest of tors' visits to the hospital and sur­ New York which recently laid off Logue, director of the center. The ACTU said that the com­ the tab up to the specified limits gical benefits up to a maximum of sixteen workers who had gone to pany had signed the contract in As in the case with Seafarers, in benefits. $300 according to a fixed schedulo the National Labor Relations 1955. Subsequently the spokesman the center offers complete diagnos­ In addition, the SIU plan will of payments. Board seeking relief from a $1 an said, wages were actually reduced tic facilities including x-rays, fluro- now cover up to five blood trans­ hour "sweetheart" contract. These five cents an hour to the $1 mini­ scope, electro-cardiograph plus a fusions at the rate of $20 per contracts have been severely crltl- mum, and the contract did not modern, well-equipped laboratory. transfusion for each hospital stay. Who is Detection And Prevention provide for any welfare or other The family benefits plan for Herman E. Cooper? Its basic function Is to detect and fringe benefits. Seafarers' wives and children first prevent ailments and physical dis­ What is his political back­ Named In Hall Plot abilities before they become se­ went into effect June 1, 1955, to ground? ' Who is curious Sterling's name figured promi­ rious enough to affect a Seafarer's cover charges for. hospital room nently in the investigation of the ability to work. Where treatment and board, hospital extras, surgi­ about his activities as a labor attempted assassination of SIU is needed, the Seafarer is referred cal care and doctors' calls at the attorney? Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. He to the US Public Health Service hospital. Since then, coverage has What is his role in the NMU? was revealed to have handled large or his private physician. SIU fam­ been extended to Seafarers' depen­ sums of cash for an opposition ily members are directed to their dent parents and men in disability. These ore some of the ques­ group, members of whom were private physicians in the same The 31-day limit on payments for tions to be developed in fu­ linked with the plot by the accused manner, since the services of the hospital room and board has also ture issues of the SEAFARERS triggerman, James Cobb. Sterling USPHS are not available to them. been waived to cover chronic and LOG. confessed to handling some $30,Vishs to the center can be made severe illnesses. An additional 000 in funds, part of which were by appointment only, often on tlie used by the Hall plotters. Some same day an examination is de­ $4,000 of these funds served as a sired, by applying in person at the down payment to Cobb. Welfare Services office in SIU Subsequently, Sterling's name headquarters. The Brooklyn cen­ Statement of the ownership, man­ Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. has figured in efforts to meddle in ter, at 3rd Avenue and 21st Street, agement, and circulation required by 3. The known bondholders, mort­ the internal affairs of other AFL- is only one block away from the the Act of Congress of August 24, gagees, and other security holders CIO marine unions. 1912, as amended by the Acts of owning or holding 1 per cent or more Union hall. Atiorney Ben Sterling shown Results of the examinations and March 3, 1933, and July 2, 1946 (Title of total amount of bonds, mortgages, United States Code, Section 233) or other securities are: (If there are after being questioned in in­ testing, in routine cases, can usu­ 39, of SEAFARERS LOG, published none, so state.) None. vestigation of plot on Hall. ally be obtained on the spot. In every other week at Brooklyn, NY, 4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in other cases where results have to for September 27, 1957. cases where the stockholder or se­ holder appears upon the books be verified by an outside labora­ clzed by the AFL-CIO and by the 1. The names and addresses of the curity of the company as trustees or in any McClellan Committee as involving publisher, editor, managing editor other fiduciary relation, the name of and business managers are: Pub­ the person sellouts of workers in collusion or corporation for whom lisher: Seafarers International Union deals between phony paper locals such trustee is acting; also the state­ of North America, Atlantic & Gulf SEATTLE—It has been a fair in the two paragraphs show the and employers. District, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, ments affiant's full knowledge and belief as period on the shipping front. NY; Editor: Herbert Brand. 675 4th Denies 'Sweetheart' Pact to the circumstances and conditions Ship's delegates are urged to Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Managing under which stockholders and secur­ Sterling, in newspaper reports Shipping tailed slightly behind reg­ notify the Union immediately editor, (none). ity holders who do not appear upon 2. The owner is: (If owned by a the books of the company as trustees, has vehemently denied complaints istration in the engine and deck when a shipmate is taken off that the firm had taken ac­ departments, while the steward the vessel in any port because corporation its name and address hold stock and securities in a ca­ must be stated and also immediately pacity other than that of a bona fide tion against the employees who department showed an increase. of illness or injury. Delegates thereunder the names and addresses owner. Bought an out from the "sweet­ The Ocean Dinny (Maritime should not wait until they send of stockholders owning or holding The average number of copies heart" contract, or that the firm Overseas), Ames Victory, Jeffer­ in the ship's minutes but should one per cent or more of total amount Of 5.each issue of this publication sold had paid substandard wages to its son City Victory (Victory Carriers) handle the matter in a separate of stock. If not owned by a corpora or-distributed, through the mails or ration, the names and addresses of Puerto Rican work force. He said and the Arthur M. Huddell (Bull) communication, so that the Un­ the individual ownfers must be given. otherwise, to paid subscribers during the only layoffs were because of a paid off during thfe last two w^eks. ion can determine in what man­ If owned by a partnership or other the 12 months proceeding the date above was: (This information "seasonal slump." unincorporated firm, its name and shown The Jefferson City Victory will be ner it can aid the brother. is required from daily, weekly, semiaddress as well as that of each in­ A spokesman for the Association laid up for about two weeks. The It would also be helpful if dividual member, must be given.) weekly, and triweekly newspapers - of Catholic Trade Unionists, which Dinny and Ames Victory signed on. the full name, rating and book Seafarers International Union, At­ only.) This information not required. has taken up the workers' beef, (Signed) Herbert Brand, Editor. The Marymar, Natalie, Rebecca number was sent in. Address lantic & Gulf District, 675 4th Ave., contradicted Sterling's claim, point­ (Intercontinental) and the Ocean these notifications to Welfare Brooklyn 32, NY; Paul Hall, Secre­ Sworn to and subscribed before me tary-Treasurer, 675 4th Ave., Brook­ this 27th day of September, 1957. ing td the fact that the firm subse­ Joyce (Ocean Trans.) were in Services at headquarters. lyn 32. NY; Robert Matthews, Assist­ Frank Garay, Notary Public, (My quently hired additional workers transit. ant Secretary-Treasurer, 675 4th commission expires Jan. 4, 1958). Anti-SIU Attorney In 'Sweetheart' Deal Statement Of Ownership Seattle Scene Is Lukewarm Notify Union About Sick Men �SEAFARERS Pai:e Four LOG Oeiober 11, 1957 Poles Hate Reds, 5IU Crew Says Crewmembers of the Margaret Brown, first SIU ship to get into Gdynia, Poland, confirmed reports coming out of that country about tjie basic anti-Communist outlook of the Polish Seafarer C h a r 1 e s Mazur, in a detailed account wages the equivalent of $5 to $20 a of his experiences and con­ month. "I found the Polish people to be versations with Gdynia residents, reported that Poles "agreed with vei-y,^nice. They are very polite me that with Communism, happi­ and well-mannered but very quiet ness and prosperity can never . . There are almost no privatelyowned automobiles to be seen . . . come to any nation." Mazur was aboard tlie Margaret The thing which I noticed about Brown when she unloaded 4.500 the people almost everywhere . . . tons of wheat plus a cargo of cot­ was the expression of sadness and ton, pai-t of a contingent of US aid depression on their faces. I saw to Poland under very few people laugh or even a recently - con­ smile . . " Women Make It Up cluded pact. "I Polish girls, Mazur said, manhad the pleasure of making the aged to make up for it all. "They acquaintance of j don't have pretty clothes to wear three .young men, but somehow manage to look at­ all university tractive. Leave it to a woman to graduates ... I make herself attractive . . ." Mazur asked many Poles as to spent a whole their I'eaction to the aid the United day with them Mozur and was very States was giving them. "All of much impressed with . . . their them said . . . the fact that help willingness and cooperation in an- from the outside world had finally ewering all of my questions re­ reached them and will keep com­ ing to them was almost like a garding e.xisting conditions . . ." Recounting the events of Octo- dream." bei\ 1956, when the Poles de­ manded and won the ouster of Marshall Rokossovsky, the Russian general who had been the real boss of Poland, IMazur writes, "Without a single shot being fired . . . the largest and most powerful of the Soviet satellites, a country of 28 million people and 22 divisions, managed to at least partially lift the yoke of 12 5'ears of Communist tyrany . . . Factories Stripped NEW YORK — A Liberianjflag "During the yeai's of Soviet occupation her factories were ship operator has placed the largest stripped of production of consumer reported shipbuilding order yet, an goods and concentrated on heavy order for the construction of five equipment and armaments thereby 104,500-deadweight ton oil tankers. The order was placed by Daniel creating a shortage of consumer goods . . . she was forbidden social K Ludwig, of National Bulk Car­ and commercial contact with the riers Inc., with the company's Kure free nations . , . Consequently she snipyard division in Japan. The had no alternative but to trade first of the .supertankers is ex­ with Russia. That which was pected to be completed by late bought from Russia was of an in­ next year. It will be the largest ferior quality and very expensive, tanker in the world, taking that and since there was nothing else title from another Ludwig vessel, available, the people were forced the 85,000-ton Universal Leader. Construction of the vessels will either to buy or go without . . ." Mazur adds, "Because of the be at the former Japanese naval nearly chaotic state of affairs arsenal at Kure, Japan. National which the Soviets left the country Bulk Carriers has a lease on the In, wages are low and the cost of yards until 1966, and an option living is very high ... a pair of until 1971. Including this order, Ludwig's ahoes costs anywhere from 250 to 1.000 zlotys, and with monthly present fleets end contracted ves­ wages ranging from 800 to 3.000 sels will total more than 2.S million zlotys, the cost of even a cheap tons. Tonnage-wise, this far ex­ pair of shoes comes to a week's ceeds the fleets of both Stavros S. Niarchos and Aristotle S. Onassis, pay." Greek shipping titans. Currency Worthless Although far behind in tonnage, The Polish zloty is pretty much worthless, Mazur reports. "We on the Greek shipping interests are the Margaret Brown were much close to Ludwig in construction of more fortunate than the men on super-tankers. Onasis has ordered the Lykes Brothers ships . . . They two tankers over 100,000 dead­ got their draws in zlotys at the weight tons from Bethlehem Steel legal exchange of 24 to the dollar, Company in Quincy, Mass., while . while we got our draws in Ameri­ Niarhos has one on order. Although there are no official can money and were able to get as much as 160 zlotys to the dol­ figures on the cost of construction, lar . . ." That would make Polish present tanker building costs in Japan run around $250 per dead­ weight ton. At tliat price, each of the new vessels would cost some $25,000,000. In size, the vessels will be longer Headquarters again wishes to than any ship afloat, with the ex­ remind all Seafarers that pay­ ception of the Queen Mary, Queen ments 0* funds, for whatever Elizabeth and the United States. Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ Tiiey will be too wide for the Pan­ tives and that an official Union ama Canal and too deep for the Suez Canal. receipt be gotten at that time, Ludwig is reported to have a [f no receipt is offered, b^ sure personal fortune of $500,000,000. to protect yourself by immediHe is probably the only major .tely bringing the matter to the private shipping interest who attention of the secretary-f-^-'sbuilds, operates and repairs his irer's office. own vessels. Tanker Co. Orders Five Super-Ships Curiosity's but. • People learn by being inquisitive, but some of the lessons can be painful ones. It's only natural for a ^crewmember to want to see "what's cookin'" in the galley or just what seasonings the cook uses in his favorite soup. The trouble is that by cramming himself into^ another department's confined work space the curious crewmember increases the risk of injury to him­ self and others. The best practice is to stay out of work areas where you have no business being—like wander­ ing around the deck while cargo is being worked or getting too close to the engineer using on arc weld. If you must be a sidewalk superintendent, keep your distance. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts I I An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ �October 11. 1«ST SEAFARERS Pag* Fir* LOG MeLean Opens Boxship Service^ Plans PR Run PORT NEWARK—The SlU-manned Gateway City formally opened its coastwise trailership service when it sailed from here on Friday, October 4, carrying 226 loaded truck trail­ er bodies. Several hundred onlookers were present when the ship topped off its cargo by loading one hatch and deck-*cargo. All were impressed holding the trailer body in place. care and maintenance of the cargowith the speed and smooth­ In addition, the trailer bodies are handling gear. Heavily-loaded, SS Harry Glucksman Is shown at the dock in Nor­ folk during a previous stop at the port. Ship is now in for replace­ ments in the coal beef. Coal Company Seeks Scrap Cargo Rights WASHINGTON—Hurt badly by a disappearing coal export market, American Coal Shipping has asked the Federal Mari­ time Board for permission to use its six Government-owned vessels in the tramp shipping trade. The company's re­ Coal Miner on the chai'ge they had quest has stirred up strong been hired "illegally." opposition from operators in ttie tramp and bulk cargo trades. A formal request has been filed with the FMB by American Coal for authority to carry scrap iron cargoes' offered around November 15 and thereafter. ' Despite its name, the only ship the comoany actually owns, the SS Coal Miner, had been carrying grain this past spring and summer. Terms of the company's char­ ters specify that only coal can be carried on outbound voyages. This limitation heeded the bitter protests of both berth and tramp shipowners at the time of the com­ pany's original charter bids. Sev­ eral other companies who filed similar requests were denied ton­ nage. Tramps Opposed Opposition to the latest ACS re­ quest is being led by the Tramp Shipowners Association. Tramp and bulk cargoes have been scanty of late, resulting in the lay-up of ships by some 15 private compa­ nies. About 60 ships chartered out by the Government also have been or are being returned to the boneyard. Meanwhile, the relentless battle for coal ship berths contines as usual in Norfolk; Company offi­ cers eagerly seized J>n NMU charges of discrepancies in the documents of some SIU oldtimers and abruptly fired five men off the Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees aiid other gruops named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting hffices can do so. The company then handed the five jobs to the NMU without throwing them open to competition. In actual job competition, despite a built-in six-job edge for the NMU, the SIU has always come out ahead. The Miner took her crew back after a four-week lay-up. One other coal ship, the Harry L. Glucksman, was taking a crew late this week. Company lay-ups of two ships on which the SIU had an over-all lead aided the NMU. Laid up ships are the Cleveland Abbe and the Martha Berry. As the LOG went to press, no final job figures were available on totals as the Harry Glucksman was crewing re­ placements. ness of the loading as the forward traveling crane picked up and deposited one 20-ton trailer load every thi*ee minutes. Among those present was Rep. Herbert C. Bon­ ner, chairman of the House Mer­ chant Marine Committee, who hailed the operation as a great advance for the US merchant niarine. At the same time, WatermanPan-Atlantic announced that the company was going to open a New York-Puerto Rico service with two conventional C-2s. Next March, tlie C-2s will be replaced by two box ships now undergoing conver­ sion in Mobile. "The C-2s are the Morning Light and Wild Ranger. They will be replaced by the Bien­ ville and Beauregard when they come out of the yard. Load in Day Under nornral operating condi­ tions, the two gantry cranes on the ships, forward and aft, should be able to load tlie ship in one work­ ing day. A 14 man longshore-gang, including the crane operators, are all that is needed, plus a handful of truck drivers. Normally speak­ ing, a ship of this size would re­ quire about 150 longshoremen to handle cargo, and of course, turn­ around time would be four days or so. The loading procedure calls for a driver to position his truck along­ side the ship. Releasing gear under the truck is then tripped, releasing the trailer body from the wheels. The crane lifting gear comes down, engages the reinforced corners of the trailer body, lifts it up. swings it back into position over the hatch and. then deposits it. Trailers Not Tipped Loading gear is so designed that the trailer is not tipped but lifted vertically, brought in horizontally and then deposited vertically in the hatch. Each hatch has vertical tracks against its bulklieads for NMU Delaying Tactics Stoll Robin Ship Vote Seeking to avert a vote defeat on tHe Robin Line ships, attorneys for the National Maritime Union are asking for another two weeks in which to file briefs on the case at the National Labor . Relations-^ Board, making five weeks in charges are pending because of company discrimination against all. The NMU's action came after the Board had granted both parties three weeks in which to file briefs, the usual period in such cases and one which is ordinarily considered ample. Gives Lie To Claims The delaying action by the NMU is obviously based on the certain­ ty that Seafarers on Robin Line ships would vote solidly for the SIU in an election. It gives the lie to NMU claims of support among Robin Line crewmembers which have been trumpeted in re­ cent issues of the "Pilot." Ironically, the NMU action came as the last "Pilot" headline de­ manded "Stop SIU Stalling" and asked for an "early vote" on American Coal ships, where a number of SIU unfair labor SIU men. No Robin Line Charges There are no charges pending by the NMU on Robin Line which would have to be disposed of be­ fore an election could be held. Since Moore-McCormack, the new owners of Robin Line, are calling NMU for all replacements on the Robin Line ships, the NMU will undoubtedly utilize every elec­ tion-stalling device* in view to de­ prive Seafarers of their 17-yearold job rights in this fleet. The SIU won bargaining rights for Robin Line back in 1940 by a count of 199 to one. At that time too, the NMU sought to challenge SIU representation, but was unable to muster enough pledge cards to get on the ballot. Seafarers have been sailing, Robin Line ships ever since then. stacked one atop the other and one alongside the ether preventing any shifting of cargo. After the hatches are finished off, another layer of trailers is stacked atop the hatch cover and on the deck six trailers across. Trailer deck cargo is stacked two deep aft. The traveling crane ex­ tensions can be folded back in place once the ship is loaded. Aside from the normal comple­ ment, the manning scale on the ships calls for a crane maintenance man who is responsible for the The Gateway City is the first of six such ships planned by Water­ man-Pan-Atlantic. Five others are now undergoing conversion in Mobile. In addition, the company is still operating combination tanker-trailerships for the time being, carrying trailers on a flight deck plus oil cargoes. The combination ships require shoreside cranes to put the trailer bodies on the decks. The next ship to enter the coast­ wise service, will be the Azalea City which is due in New York in two weeks. CG Cites SIU Bosun For Rescuing Shipmate Seafarer William Velazquez has been awarded an official Coast Guard citation for "exemplary conduct and heroism" in rescuing a shipmate from drowning in shark-infested wa­ ters last year. • A brief ceremony marked he went down again and was able the event while the Steel Ap­ to grab his arm. A lifering thrown prentice was in New York last month. Velazquez was bosun on the Steel Worker when he saved James Downey, OS, at Basrah, Iraq, on June 26, 1956. Downey had fallen off a stage while spot-chipping over the side and landed un­ conscious in the water after hitting the ship and dock as he fell. According to the official citation presented to Velazquez, "you heard the cry of alarm by another mem­ ber of the crew and recognized that Downey was in imminent dan­ ger of drowning. Without hesita­ tion, with utter disregard of your own personal safety but knowing that a current existed and that the area was infested with sharks, you immediately jumped into these dangerous waters and was success­ ful in locating and saving the un­ conscious man. "But for your prompt and perservering efforts, the life of James Downey would have been lost. The courage you displayed in risking your life to save that of another is in keeping with the highest tradi­ tions of the United States Mer­ chant Marine." Velazquez explained later that he had "just jumped in." When he couldn't find Downey the first time SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weelcs on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to -attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: October 16 October 30 November 13 November 27 from tlie ship by Anderson, elec­ trician, helped him bring Downey up. An SIU man since 1944, he was in the Navy in 1943—when he was only 13—but was discharged a year later when they found out his age. He sailed during the latter part of World War II on the Mur­ mansk run without mishap. The voyage on the Steel Worker was his first trip as bosun and the first time in 14 years at sea that he'd ever been in a secue. The Coast Guard citation was presented on behalf of Rear Admh-ai J. A. Hirshfield, acting commandant of the 3rd District. Mobile Gets NewDrydock MOBILE—Rapid progress is be­ ing reported on the Azalea City, the second of Pan-Atlantic's C-2s to undergo conversion into a trailership. She is expected to go into service around the 18th of this, month. The arrival of Waterman's drydock here has increased the num­ ber of shoreside jobs available to Seafarers. The dock, which was leased from the Navy Department, was towed fi*om Jacksonville, Fla., with an SIU crew riding her. Due to the hurricane and resulting rough weather it took some 13 days to make the trip. But there were no complaints from the Sea­ farers manning her since they were being paid $24 a day. Although there were a number of ships in during the past period, shipping just held its own. Most of the vessels were of the short trip types and there were few replace­ ments. Among the vessels calling into port were the Alcoa Puritan, Pa­ triot, Polaris, Clipper, Pennant, Corsair (Alcoa); Monarch of the Seas, Morning Light, Claiborne, De Soto, (Waterman); Del Rio (Mississippi); Steel King, Steel Rover (Isthmian). Prospects for the next period are good with a number of vessels expected in for payoff. '"M �SEAFARERS Pace Six October 11, 1957 LOG September 18 Through October 1 Registered Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa ... Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston ? Wilmington San Francisco Seattle |['N I I' n Total OecK B Deck A Port 2 16 3 13 7 1 4 8 18 3 22 11 6 13 .. 11 !•••••• .. 44 • ••••• .. 18 .. 43 • • • • • .. 18 .. 6 4 • ••••• .. .. 37 .. 50 • ••••• ..17 • ••••• .. 35 .. ' 22 38 • • • t • • .J Deck A Deck B • •••*• .. 372 Eng. A 4 10 7 19 6 2 5 11 13 7 13 16 11 16 7 38 29 35 4 7 12 30 37 13 32 7 18 21 Eng. A 127 Eng. B 290 Stew. A Stew. B 4 40 16 28 10 1 15 35 38 6 22 20 26 10 1 9 6 5 6 2 2 B 15 4 10 3 14 8 22 122 63 106 32 14 31 102 125 36 89 49 82 60 Stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 933 360 1293 Eng. B Stew. A 140 271 93 Total A Total B- 7 35 16 37 19 5 11 27 46 14 45 30 31 37 . Total Reg. 29 157 79 143 51 19 42 129 171 50 134 79 113 97 Shipped Port Boston .. New York Sailors Union members Monohoro and Spencer are showir fight­ ing fire in passenger staterooms on SS President Cleveland in Yokohama. Damaged was limited to empty rooms. Praise APL Crew For Fight On Fire SAN FRANCISCO—•Crewmembers of the APL passenger lirier President Cleveland were highly commended for their outstanding performance in averting panic while extinguishing a fire aboard ship while > in Yokohama in mid-August. you well know, an alarm at sea The men are members of the can easily spread panic through SIU Pacific District. A fire broke out in three empty passenger staterooms, but because of swift-coordinated action by the crew, none of the passengers be­ came aware of the incident. The fire was extinguished without a general alarm being raised. George Killion, the head of APL, sent a letter to the ship's captain. Commodore H. J. Ehman, com­ mending the officers and crew for their- "superior performance." "Maritime history," Killion wrote, "is filled with accounts of fire disasters resulting in terrific loss of life and property, and, as Boston Hails ACS Crews BOSTON — Seafarers on the beach in this port are looking for­ ward to meeting some of the old timers on the American Coal ships, Jn the event the company starts taking grain cargoes out of here. "The men here really appreciate the bang-up job the old timers are doing," reports James Sheehan, port agent. "And they will do all they can to assist them and make their stay here comfortable." It was a fairly quiet shipping period. The Government Camp (Cities Service) paid off and signed on while the Council Grove, Cantigny (Cities Service) and the $teel Director (Isthmian) called ilito port to be serviced. Union Has Gable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW. YORK. Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the men involved." passengers and crew alike. I am told that the majority of our pas­ sengers were not even aware of the incident, and am certain this was due to your efficient and prompt action during the emergency. "While our precautionary and preventive measures have made us singularly free from shipboard fires, it is most gratifying to know that, if disaster comes, we have men of wisdom and judgement who are fully capable of meeting the emergency." In sending (he letter to West Coast union headquarters. Captain Ehman said, "I am most cognizant of the fact that the praise iS^due to the members of the crew for their exemplary conduct in the emergency. All of the officers and ship's personnel are to be especially commended for their courageous efforts in the control and extin­ guishing the fire. It was a job well done." US Crews Man Picket Vessels SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the SIU Pacific District are now crewing five C-ls for delivery to Trinidad where they will be used as picket ships in guided missile operations, the "Marine Fireman" reports. •A contract covering crewmem­ bers for the one trip run was com­ pleted between the West Coast unions and the Coastwise Line. In Trinidad the ships will be laid up for the time being, but when they go into service on the missile range they will be crewed by American seamen. The contract followed strong protests against the use of Pana­ manian crews on these ships. The protest was filed by Rep. John F. Shelley of San Francisco, calling on the Defense Department to re­ quire the hiring of American I nationals. New San Deck A 4 46 23 40 18 10 3 16 60 12 49 3 11 24 Deck A 319 Deck B 0 9 1 9 Deck C 0 4 0 1 10 10 Eng. A 2 51 12 38 5 11 1 12 6 1 7 3 (0 13 16 1 43 2 0 6 20 0 30 110 4 0 5 5 0 17 Deck B Deck C 82 8 Eng. A 247 Eng. B 0 12 8 12 4 2 4 5 16 4 23 2 5 12 Eng. B 109 Eng. C 0 5 0 1 2 0 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 stew. A Stew. B 2 43 8 27 9 4 7 14 81 2 23 2 9 13 1 10 3 5 7 4 1 4 19 1 22 0 2 9 Eng. C Itew. A Stew. B 16 244 88 Stew. C Total. A Total B 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 8 140 43 105 38 26 17 43 184 20 102 5 25 54 1 31 12 26 16 7 11 12 51 7 65 3 11 26 Total A Total B 810 279 Stew. C 7 Total Total c Ship. 0 10 0 2 2 1 5 2 7 1 0 1 0 0 9 181 55 133 56 34 33 57 242 28 , 167 9 3d 80 Total Total Ship. C 31 1120 Job activity continued improving during the past two weeks. The figures showed a total of 1,120 jobs shipped and 1,293 registered. This represented a slight decline in registration since the last period. The shipping rise" was re­ flected in higher job totals for nine SIU ports. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk Savannah, Tampa, New Orleans, Houston and Seattle all had a piece of the increase. The overall gain was due mostly to the high figure for New Orleans, which crewed up the cruise ship Del Mar again after it had been in lay-up. Boston was the same as before— slow—while four other ports fell off. These were Mobile, Lake Charles,.Wilmington and San Fran­ cisco. West coast activity thus ap­ peared to be slacking off, since Seattle was not busy enough to take up the decline. Deck Dept. Heavy As usual, most of the shipping was in the deck department, which also shoMod the widest gap be­ tween registration and jobs dis­ patched. i Registration in the steward department practically matched the demand. Black gang activity was about average, but still accounted for about half the class C shipping. The class A proportion of total shipping continued rising, to over 72 percent, as class B activity dipped slightly to 25 percent. The number of "B" jobs shipped this period was the same as in the pre­ vious two weeks. Class C shipping dropped again.to a bare three per­ cent of the total and to the lowest numerical total in weeks. Four ports shipped no class C men at all. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Fair Philadelphia: Quiet . . . Baltimore: Fair . .. Norfolk: Steady ... Savan­ nah: Fair . . . Tampa: Slow ... Mobile: Fair .., New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Hous­ ton: Good .. . Wilmington: Slow . .. San Francisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. •tOfHEWS AFL-CIO Report Turned Down At Teamster Meet The ouster of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from the AFL-CIO is a probability as a result of the out­ come of the Teamster convention in Miami Beach. Now un­ der threat of suspension from"^" the Federation, the Teamster would choose to stay in the Fed­ There has been no indica­ convention rejected the text eration. tion yet of any Federation plans of the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee report calling for changes in its operations. Convention delegates also over­ whelmingly elected James Hoffa of Detroit as president of the union. Removal of Hoffa from office in the international was one of the conditions set by the Federation. Hoffa was elected by a wide mar­ gin over the opposition of two other candidates, William Lee and Thomas J. Haggerty, both of Chi­ cago. Thomas Hickey of New York, whose local union 807 handles most of the waterfront. trucking here, had previously been a candi­ date but had withdrawn in favor of Lee. Rep. John F. Shelley, for­ mer head of the California State AFL, also withdrew. Suspension October 24 Formal suspension of the Team­ sters is expected to take place on October 24 which was the deadline for the clean-up ordered by the AFL-CIO. The ouster would take place at the AFL-CIO's convention coming up in December, unless there is a reversal of AFL-CIO sentiment by that time. Ouster of the Teamsters, if it comes about, would present the AFL-CIO with its most serious problem since the merger, since the Teamsters on the local level have relationships with many AFLCIO unions in a wide variety of industries. Among them are . build­ ing trade?, retailing, food process­ ing and distributing and, of course, maritime. One of the questions raised by the possible ouster t)f the Team­ sters is if any segment of the union to charter a rival trucking union such as the AFL did" When it ousted the International Longshoremen's Association in 1953. Some of the opposition locals have threatened to bolt l;he Teamsters. In addition to electing Hoffa, the convention made significant changes in the constitutional set­ up of the Teamsters. One of the new rules requires all local unions to affiliate with regional confer­ ences of the Teamsters and give the conferences control over con­ tract negotiations by a majority vote of the locals involved. This change was vigorously but unsuc­ cessfully opposed by the opposition groups at the convention. Another problem arising out of the Teamster situation is the threat of anti-labor legislation on the state and national level. Labor be­ lieves that opponents of organized labor are all set to use Hoffa's election as an excuse for a new bar-, rage of restrictions on the trade union movement as a whole. Hoffa himself faces a variety of legal charges growing out of Sen­ ate Committee hearings, including a perjury indictment. One of the mo­ tions defeated at the Teamster con­ vention would have called for Hof­ fa's ouster as president in the event he is found guilty of the various charges pending against him. The Teamster crisis overshad­ owed action taken by the AFL-CIO against the Bakery and Confection­ ery Workers and the United Textile Workers. These unions also have to show proof of changes in their prac­ tices to the Federation by the Octo­ ber 24 deadline. = �•vi'? •s ' October 11. 1957 SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius LOG Page Seven Bridges Undermines Jones Art The recent cuddling-up of Harry Bridges' longshore union with maritime employers and its attempts to promote a "let's all get together" program on all coasts should come as no surprise to American seamen. In the light of the weakness and divisions in US Commu­ nist and fellow-traveler ranks today, it is only natural that Josefina's Back in Town the waterfront group should seek allies elsewhere, while at­ tempting to maintain liason with Call aspirin "Bayer's" and you'll pay 62 cents for a bottle of 100. the rank and file via the usual Call it "Squibb's" and you'll pay 79 cents for 200. Buy it as plain mimeographed leaflets. As has been reported in the aspirin USP from a reliable druggist, department store, me'dical co­ SEAFARERS LOG, Bridges has operative or union-sponsored pharmacy, and you'll pay as little as 12 been pitching woo to anybody in to 39 cents for 100. any union who would listen to him, That's just the start. Suppose instead of plain aspirin you want the particularly • among organizations new buffered aspirin which has an antacid added to help the relatively outside the AFL-CIO fold. He is few people whose stomachs are upset by plain aspirin. Call it "Buf- all for proposals that have been advanced in Government and em­ ferin" and you pay $1.23 for 100. Call it just buffered aspirin and you ployer circles for a love-feast can buy if for 89 cents from large private-brand retailers as Macy's among all seagoing and shoreside and Sears. Or you can buy buffered aspirin for as little as 39 to 69 marine unions, no matter how cents from some union health centers and various group plans like crucial the differences that divide Group Health Cooperative, in Washington, DC; the privately-operated them. Bridges, Bosses Cosy Group Drug Service in New York City with which a number of local unions have buying arrangements, and Cclo Cooperative of Celo, North While this approach has met Carolina, which supplies consumer cooperatives and clinics. To show with little success thus far, there how little buffered aspirin really costs, the District 65 union-operated is no question that Bridges and the pharmacy in New York sells it under its own brand name to members West Coast employers are cosier for 39 cents. today than ever before. Or suppose you want a combination of aspirin with phenacetin and An example of this close work­ caffeine, as doctors sometimes suggest. These are known in the trade ing relationship which recently as APC pills. You can buy APC pills under the name of Empirin and came to light was the way Bridges' pay $1.35 per 100. Or you can ask for APC tablets under the name of union strongly endorsed efforts to Anacin and pay 98 cents. Or you can ask for just plain APC tablets deprive longshoremen of their from your druggi^ and pay only 70 to 89 cents. If you have access right to sue the shipowner for to one of the group plans you can buy APC tablets for 59 to 65 cents, damages—a step which, if success­ and sometimes as little as 39 cents. ful, would have overjoyed those The peculiar thing is, most people buy the costlier versions of asprin who have long been seeking to un^ even when lower-priced brands are available. The biggest success of dermine the Jones ACt. recent years has been made by Bufferin which pounds at the public Insurance and shipowner spokes­ steadily with television commercials showing diagrams of your in­ men have repeatedly expressed terior plumbing. Its price of $1.23 dissatisfaction with provisions is the highest for any type of as­ which allow longshoremen and pirin. Pharmacists report it's be­ others not in the employ of the come a big seller despite its high shipowner to sue for damages . price, and despite the fact that where a vessel is held to be unsafe most people don't get upset stom­ or "unseaworthy" as the language achs from ordinary aspirin and so of the law puts it. They have been don't need the additional antacid equally critical of seamen's broad ingredients. rights on this respect. • Now Bayer, which previously Opposed Right To Sue had the dubious but profitable dis­ tinction of charging the highest What happened was that in 1956, price for what is basically just as­ bills were up before Congress to pirin, has gotten indignant about increase the weekly maximum pay­ Bufferin's success. Bayer has been ments under the Longshoremen's publishing ads asking the public: and Harbor Workers Compensa­ "Are you paying twice the price of tion Act. (At the time, incidental­ Seafarer Fred Whipp (top, left) lielps Jim Tarbet pack pack his "Bayer Aspirin for pain relievers ly, the AFL-CIO and IBL were the gear as they prepare to get off the Josefina after an 11-month trip. that are nothing more than aspirin only organizations to hold out for Whipp is holding a Japanese silk portrait of Tarbet's wife. Both in disguise? Such pain relievers, the $60 benefit proposed in the members of the deck gang hail from Baltimore. Below, Chief cook which attempt to belittle straight Green bill. Bridges agreed to a $54 Horry Dean collects $310 in vocation pay after the long voyage. aspirin—give you an assortment of ceiling). In the course of hearings Most of it was in the Far East. added ingredients for your extra on these measures. Bridges' Wash­ money. Ingredients which do not ington representative, Jeff Kibre, relieve pain, like aluminum compounds, magnesium carbonate and opposed a move to give longshore­ baking soda!" men the right to sue while they This is certainly a case of the pot calling the kettle black. For are collecting compensation. Kibre Bayer's itself has been charging you twice and even three times the declared "We are not anxious to price many other sellers charge for aspirin. It accomplished this by obtain the right to third party the same method as Bufferin now is using successfully: constant, high- suits ..." powered advertising so that when you think of aspirin, you think of At present, if a longshoreman Bayer's. accepts compensation, he waives NEW YORK—Headquarters has been receiving many let­ Similarly with Anacin. Note how the television commercials say his right to sue . no matter how ters from delegates on the Robin Line ships stating that the negligent the shipowner might very quickly that your doctor recommends the ingredients in Anacin. SIU men will stick to their jobs until the election can be held. This is true enough, but some people may get the impression "your have been. doctor" recommends Anacin. What doctors really recommend,.if they "Subsequently, in the course of The men, the delegates write, recommend this combination of ingredients, is APC tablets. the hearings, the West Coast ship­ are going to make sure that seven signing- on and nine in So effective is this repetitive advertising that Harry Winocur, man­ owners and insurance representa­ "Robin Line will again be un­ transit during the past two weeks. The Alcoa Pegasus, Pilgrim, Roaager of District 65's pharmacy, reports that the union members buy tives got together with Kibre at a der the SIU banner." As for the election, William Hall, mer. Ranger, Puritan (Alcoa); Seamore Bayer Aspirin from the union pharmacy than the pharmacy's meeting to. produce a "compro­ own brand which costs only 15 cents per 100, or one-fourth the price mise' compensation bill. All the assistant secretary-treasurer, re­ train's New Jersey, Louisiana of the Bayer. Yet the 15-cent aspirin meets USP regulations and is rest of the labor movement boy­ ports that the formal hearing is Texas, New York, Georgia (Seaover and all of the reports and train); Steel Rover, Steel Director, made by a competent manufacturer with quality controlled and checked cotted the meeting. The "compromise" bill, as en­ findings are now in Washington Steel Voyager (Isthmian); Andrew by the union's representatives. Even Squibb's, one of the oldest and best known pharmaceutical manufacturers, can't win the public away dorsed by Kibre, would have de­ awaiting final decision by the NLRB. Jackson, City of Alma (Watemian); from Bayer's although its price is lower. Group Drug Service reports. prived longshoremen of the right The membership, he said, will be Almena, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); In all, the public spends over 50 million dollars a year for aspirin. to sue under any cirmumstances. kept up to date on this beef Cities Service Baltimore, Bents The bili would have provided through the LOG and the member­ Fort (Cities Service); Josefina How. much are you chipping in? among other restrictions that no ship meetings. "Needless to say, (Liberty Nav.); Little Rock (Fair­ longshoremen "shall be entitled to the membership really appreciates field), and Pan Oceanic Transpor­ recover damages for death or per­ the good job that the SIU boys are ter (Penn. Nav) paid off. sonal injuries arising from any doing on these ships." The vessels signing on were the Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while Active Shipping breach of the warranty of sea­ Steel Rover, Steel Executive (Isth­ on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid worthiness afforded members of the It ttas been a fairly active period mian); Mankato Victory (Victory crew of any vessel." changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ on the shipping front in this port. Carriers), Andrew Jackson (Water­ Fortunately, this bill was buried Class A men were able to ship man), Josefina (Liberty Nav.), the ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already in committee. Had it succeeded in pretty fast unless they were wait­ Robin Goodfellow and Robin Sher­ experienced Interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting passing, as it yet may, there is no ing for a special ship or run. There wood (Robin Line). their neyt check after they notified the state unemployment question that the shipowners was a run on "A" men to fill all In transit were the Warrior, Ideal offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. would have used it as the opening of the engine room Jobs as registra­ X Gateway City (Pan Atlantic); An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing wedge in a campaign to restrict tion trailed far behind shipping in Pan-Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.), and Calmar, Losmar, Masscrewmembers'. rights under the that department. considerable hardship to the men involved. There were 22 ships paying off. mar (Calmer). Jones Act. An Aspirin, Is An Aspirin, is An... Robin Crews Vow Fight For SlU Vote Victory Stay Put For idle Pay �Paee Eigrht SEAFARERS October 11, 1957 LOG NMU Stamps Its Label On Dead Seafarer In its efforts to "prove" that Robin Line ships are really NMU, the "NMU Pilot," in its September 26 issue slapped an NMU label on a deceased Seafarer. The "Pilot" parroted an account of the death and burial of Seafarer The Amalgamated Lithographers Druey "Chips" Waters of the^'SS of America have announced plans Robin Hood that had appeared in to endorse a $2 million automation the SEAFARERS LOG of August research fund to develop new proc­ 30. But the headline on its carbon­ esses in the graphic arts industry. copy account read, "Fall Into Rold The proposed plan was outlined to Kills NMU Man." delegates at the union's convention The original story came to the in Chicago. The research would LOG in the form of a typewritten be supported by contributions from letter from the Robin Hood's ship's the employers and the union. reporter. Seafarer Eugene K. DawGeorge A. Canary, international kins. Along with it came several president, told the delegates that photos from Seafarer Merwyn "technological advances have made "Doc" Watson, two of which were the industry more profitable. The used in the August 30 LOG on the new processes have increased pro­ back page. duction and enabled the industry Early in September, the LOG to sell more products at lower received a letter from Mrs. Waters prices, which has provided more (appearing this issue) thanking the jobs." SlU Welfare Services Department 4. t i and the men on the Robin Hood The selection of the "Right-to- for their courtesy and help. A Work" laws as a debating topic in similar letter was written on Sep­ some 1,000 colleges and universities has focused new attention on the tember 18 to SIU Secretary-Treas­ question of union security. The urer Paul Hall. Crew Astounded subject was chosen by 6,000 speech and debating instructors, members Headquarters was astonished of the Speech Association of Amer­ when the September 26 "Pilot" ran ica. The AFL-CIO Departments what was a word for word repeti­ of Education and Publication have tion of Dawkins' account under the prepared a kit covering most of heading claiming the deceased the major aspects of the laws. Seafarer for the NMU. Dawkins' The kit presents moral, economic, and his shipmates were equally religious and political views on the astounded. Dawkins' first reaction legislation as expressed by leaders when shown the NMU story was in the different fields. The NAM "That's ridiculous. Everybody and the US Chamber of Commerce knows Waters was an SIU man." have already flooded the colleges He continued, "When 1 wrote the with "right-to-work arguments." story up and sent it iiito the LOG 4< 4< 1 made a carbon copy. This NMU A shorter work-week is the only man on the ship asked for the answer to the increasingly serious copy, which we gave him. The problem of unemployment in the story in the 'Pilot' is word for word woodwork industry, A. F. Hartung, what I wrote for the LOG." president of the International Records at headquarters show Woodworkers Association, de­ Waters to have been a full book clared. In his address to some 370 member of the SIU since 1947, paid IWA delegates at the union's 20th up in dues through the second annual convention, Hartung said, quarter of this year, or ,until he "We must not wait until millions took the Robin Hood out. become unemployed before we The unusual amount of space find the time or courage to sit given to the item and the circum­ down and work out ways and stances surrounding it indicate that means to distribute our worHing the NMU's action was probably time and wealth to all of the peo­ prompted by a de.sire to deceive its ple." The delegates also adopted rcombership and any outside read­ a resolution calling for a merger ers into believing that Robin Line uniting all of the workers in the ships are now NMU. woodworking and allied industries. 4i Fire fighting organizations have united in bitter protest over the gi'owing trend toward the consoli­ dation of the jobs of fireman and policeman into that of a public safety officer. The result of these changes, John Redmond, Interna­ tional Association of Fire-Fighters president, said, is higher insurance rates and less public protection. Use of the system was highlighted in an article in the "Readers Di­ gest" citing the experience of Oak Park, Mich., a Detroit suburb. But the magazine, Redmond con­ tends, has not published any men­ tion of the many other communi­ ties in which the plan has failed. The system requires the poiice to patrol the town until summoned to a fire. There they must wait un­ til the equipment arrives, check their guns and change their clothes before fighting the fire. At night, they must wait until the dog catcher gets there since his truck has the floodlighting equipment. Who is Herman E. Cooper? What has been said recently about his professional con­ duct? See future issues of the ' SEAFARERS tOG Asks Track Rules For All Ships Compulsory use and enforcement of ocean track agreements by all passenger vessels is vital in cut­ ting down the number of marine casualty deaths, announced Ralph Casey, president of the American Merchant Marine Institute. Addressing a New York women's club, Casey pointed out that the use of the tracks does not cover sea lanes to either Scandinavia or the Mediterrean, and is on a purely voluntary basis with no means of enforcement. Compulsory use of the lanes, he said, might have averted the fatal Andrea DoriaStockholm collision last year. Casey also critized the wide dif­ ferences between the standards set by the 1948 International Conven­ tion for Safety of Life at S?a and American standards. Although built under the Intematiopal stand­ ards, the Doria was unable to stay afloat after her collision, whereas, Casey said, had she been con­ structed under American standards, she would have been able to sur­ vive. Aiiqiist 30 1057 ,,^T»irT » AFL-CIO I- • piilll;:;: hipma^® Seafarer Druey 1Waters, Icombing an P ' '1 ^ iiii "Chips' jccording eporterE ® afternoon i l » Dawkins writes.* ,coffee assigned two menl 'when the bos n assig * At left is reproduction of story in August 30 SEAFARERS LOG about the death of Seafarer Druey "Chips" Waters. - Below is headline (greatly reduced) and ex­ cerpts from story in "NMU Pilot" of Sep­ tember 26. Note virtually identical lan­ guage. "Pilot" apparently ran story in effort to convince readers that Robin Line is NMU. Fall Into Hold Kills NMU Man To The PILOT, Sept. 11—A "ii M 111 SII 'in' .,...,<0 , x«nHfr, "oreCK maintenance and^ ; on deck to fini^ 1 i,the cigarette he ' had been smok­ ing.. Tben be climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly lumpejl ;o the cargo winch and from there to Z 'W: ICirWiNaaa"'' ::l- Waters Thtr ^ attempt to brea „ ( tie couldn't quite , Dawkins writes that ,uody was a-'half houi?^ [then returned to Jt a^^ lefore sailing t shipi hat day. while ^..J'onto thJ ates carried Chip® Dawkinf "Heads tes -anu captain Williamson. wiites. "and tea in % hushed sdence r^ 23rd Psalm^. Then n^^ raised the body jjad SO suddenly. Chilinski- descended into the hold while "Chips" remained on deck to finish the ciggrette he had been smoking. Taking a 1 last • puff, he threw the stub to the. deck and ground it out with his foot. Be then climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly jumped to the cargo winch and from there to the hatch coaming. • JiiU JMf" HIIIJ'IM ''he tottered for a moment dores) and the Robin Line, were leads were bared as Capt. Wil­ liamson, in the hushed silence, read the Twenty-Third Psalm. At the conclusion, his ship­ mates raised the form and slowly "Chips" slipped into the sea he had sailed so many years. The wreaths were dropped en the gently heaving water as each man, in his heart, offered up a prayer for a good shipmate taken from their midst so suddenly. The ilasts jus the last e? of the "»nn <P.:ant>cui«>d over the Radio Unions OK Ship Phones NEW YORK—In their first joint statement since the two unions signed a mutual coopera­ tion agreement a few weeks ago, the American Radio Association and the Radio Officers Un­ ion have announced that they would not object to the installation of bridge-to-bridge ra­ dio telephones provided their use is limited strictly to navi­ from being used as a substitute for of any approaching vessels without the international radio safety net­ visual sightings. gation purposes. The statement, issued after a request by the Federal Communi­ cations Commission for the unions' opinions on the subject, expressed the view that such telephonic communication between vessels, as an aid to radar equipment, would greatly reduce the danger of acci­ dents at sea. But, they said, some companies might try to use the phones as an economy move and a means of dis­ pensing with radio operators en­ tirely. "These people are appa­ rently not interested in the fact that they would be replacing a reli­ able system with an entirely un­ reliable one," the statetment said. ' "FCC can see that our concern with preventing Tadio-telephone work is foresight, not undue anxiety." The two AFL-CIO affili­ ates want to limit the use of bridge telephones to assisting the vessel's radar equipipent and not as a means of carrying messages or per­ sonal conversations that might "clutter up the airways." FCC Recommendation Bridge-to-bridge telephones were strongly recommended by the FCC after the fatal collision between the Italian Line flagship Andrea Doria and the Swedish vessel Stockholih.^The Doria was sunk off Nantucket after a collision with the Stockholm In & fog.. Both; vessels apparently were relying on their radar systems to give a warning Use of the bridge telephones would do away with the necessity of relaying a message from the bridge of a vessel to its radio room, over to the radio room of the other vessel and then to Its bridge. Phones would give the bridges of the vessels speedier contact. ' I �SEAFARERS October 11. 1957 Base Nine LOG .'2 John A. Brown, 2nd cook. Marine Cooks Union, at work. Crewmembers of 'round-the-world passenger-cargo ship, President-Polk, line the rail as SIIJ Pacific District pa­ trolmen come aboard in NY. It's mail call and members of ship's galley and dining room gang swarm around. Stgward department man­ ning calls for 64 men. —iii iia Black gang men, members of the Marine Firemen's Un­ ion, catch up on some of the latest doings during coffee break. Stewart (Olie) 01mstead, Firemen's Un­ ion, changes burner. Meeting of Sailors Union of the Pacific deck gang shows (1 to r) Frank Ashton, DM; L. Young, AB; Jay Fase, OS; J. Zbur, bosun; M. Sorenson, storekeeper. F. W. Littlewood, AB, catches up on correspondence. < . . iia 1^- MCS Patrolman Wilder Smith collects Ted Downs' dues. Others are S. Fugazi (left of Smith), C. Frazer, J. Jack­ son, R. Lee (standing, right). to ill •-V-i'i-'v---;-:-;-:-:';-;-;- Deck gang crew jist is checked by SUP patrolman G. Potts. .Men are (1 to r) W. Venson, AB; J. Benjamin, DM; G. Zaleskl, AB; Sam Az^ vado, AB. UftL B. Guliano, Marine Firemen's Union, and 3rd assistant engineer D. McGuire, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, get set to do some wrestling with main circulating intake. I �Pace St:AFARERS Just Relaxin' At Erie Basin '"Tjiiiir , \ October li, 1957 LOG - WILD RANGER (Watarman), tapt. 1—Chairman, J. Buecl; Sacratary, •. Ruddy. Sea agent about replacemei» fram Puaan remaining aboard. Cook Injured In Puaan—two weeks unBt for duty. Repair Ust to be turned in. See agent about new washing machine. Ship's fund S8.68. $20 to be repaid by AB. Few hours disputed ot. Patrolman to check engine sanitary equipment, steward's linen, menus and stores at Yokohama. Complaint on quality of food and lack of fresh produce on return voyage; also un­ sanitary linen. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Aug. 10— Chairman, C. DaHospsdalas; Secratary, P. Marine. Reports accepted. Aug.31—Chairman, A. Wasfluk; leeratary, 1. Barustln. Longshoremen t« use outside bathrooms. Phony V Pari of gong aboqrd SlU-monned Steel Apprentice pose on deck for LOG photographer. They are (I to r) M. P. Edge, AB; Art Cox, OS; Juan R. Olive, chief steward; John Ossmow, AB, and William Solomon, pantryman. Curran Again Endorses ILA NMU President Joseph Curran has again openly given endorsement to the International I Longshoremen's Association ousted by the AFL in 1953 for corrupt influences. Curran had been criticized for his support of the expelled union in 1956 by AFL-CIO Pesident George | Meany who termed his actions "a deliberate premediated ef­ that there was one AFL-CIO offi­ the contents of your letter at least j fort on (Curran's) part to help cial who has sympathy to the 24 hours before it reached my of­ these hoodlums maintain their con­ rotten elements that have exploited fice is an indication to me of a trol." . " them for many years," Meany deliberate premeditated effort on In his report to the delegates to said. your part to help these hoodlums the NMU's 20th anniversary con­ "Your action in seeing to it that maintain their control tof the | vention, Curran defended his 1956 the New York papers were given ILA]." action, and said that time has proven the NMU's position to be "correct." NMU Convention Backs ILA The NMU convention Wednes­ day adopted a resolution critical of Meany and seeking admission of the old ILA into the organized la­ bor movement. Curran had issued a statement SAN FRANCISCO—A review of new ship construction by on the eve of a New York dock election in 1956 urging New York subsidized operators shows that West Coast operators have longshoremen to support the ILA. stolen a march on the rest of the industry. So far four ma­ In his statement he attacked the jor West Coast companies, in-4 SlU which had supported the In­ eluding several subsidiary' ternational Brotherhood of Long­ companies, have committed their building plans are as follows: States Steamship Company, with shoremen, AFL-CIO, in its at­ $635 million for nfew ships, some an over-all building program of 13 tempts to bring democractic un­ of which are already in service. ionism to the waterfront. ships, two of which are already in By contrast, just two companies service, costing $150,000,000; Larry Long, president of the IBL, called the fetleration executive's in the North Atlantic trade, MoorePacific Far East Lfne's nine-ship mack and Grace, have completed actions "a stab in the back." program, partially completed, for Curran released the statement new construction contracts, and $90 or $100 million; to the press some 24 hours before both of these have West Coast sub­ American President Lines, 14he gave it to President Meany. sidiaries. In terms of actual con­ vessel program for $325 million, struction, these companies are not Meany accused Curran of delib­ including the new round-the-world erately issuing the news that an as far along as the West Coast. ships already in service; On the Gulf, both Lykes and Mis­ AFL-CIO official was opposed to Matson's new Matsonia and the the AFL-CIO affiliate in the elec­ sissippi have just completed con­ tion, with a view toward influenc­ tracts for ship replacement but rebuilding of two Mariners for the neither of these programs is under Australian run, making a total in­ ing the voters. vestment of $60 million. "This served as a notice to the way as yet. Still pending are subsidy re­ The West Coast companies and longshoremen of New York City quests by several other companies, including Waterman, Isthmian, States Marine and Isbrandtsen. Such requests, if granted, would mvolve signing of subsidy con­ tracts for ship replacement. For the time being though, the West Coast operators have the edge on the rest of the Industry, WC Co's Pace Industry In Ship Replacements Yii-ilor a Seafarer! TUE fOOD AMTy Va\CeSAXalfl (SWAI mriMo/!gAfPmiyoRi^siucAFer£/ii4s AHe ^BAFAP^fZS rH£ M£M3BaS OF UN\Of\,Vm /W riMB YoUkBATIHB^All. Little Activity In San Fran SAN FRANCISCO — Last pe­ riod's prediction of good shipping for this port proved wrong as only a few vessels came in during the last two weeks. There was only one payoff, the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), and one ship signing on, the Fairport (Waterman). The Steel Director, Steel Chemist, (Isthmian), Grain Shipper (Gralnfleet), P o r t m a r (Calmar), John B. Waterman (Wa­ terman), Steel Chemist (Isthmian) and Ames Victory (Victory Car­ riers) were In transit. ship to be fumigated. Vote of thanks to delegate for fine job. To check aU ladders and deck equipment for safe­ ty. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Jobs. SEAMAR (Calmar)„Sopt. •—Chair­ man, p. Garvin; Secretary, J. Finch. No beefs. Ship in good shape. Ship's fund .$17. Endeavor to locate DC iron. Lack of cleaning, gear. Need disin­ fectant for bathrooms. One OS getting off in Portland. Good ship; good cooks and messman; aU departments are good. PORTMAR (Calmar), Sept. 7 Chairman, C. Rice; Secretary, G. Faircloth. Leltor sent to head<iuarter8 regarding repair list. Answer being sent to communication from C. Sim­ mons. Ship's fund $12.40. One man missed ship In Baltimore. Head­ quarters notified. Report accepted. Motion that freighter agreement In­ clude a clothing allowance for personi required to slush rigging, and those cleaning boilers. Mcssroom and re­ creation room to be kept clean; cups to be returned to pantry; clean up after making sandwiches; washer and wringer to be kept clean and clear of grease; keep wash lines clear. Man Who missed ship borrowed money heavily from crew—headquarters noti­ fied. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Sept. 7-—Chairman, tt. Cook) Secretary, H. MInkler. Fine crew—everything okay. One man missed ship In Yokohama. Galley range defective. New set of top plates ordered. Drain pipe in veget.nble box to be repaired. pamphlets sent to ship—to be turned over to union haU In NY. Ship's fund S6. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to steward. BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Liberty Nsv.), Aug. 4—Chairman, M. Cross; Secretary, none. Discussion of payoff and new washing machine. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Aug. 31 —Chairman, C. Majetta; Secretary, J. DeMeo. Few crew members resented captain taking slop chest out of last draw money. Ship's fund $38.28. Few hours disputed ot. Galley man fouled up — tried to take meat ashore. Claimed he was going fishing. Stove door loose — cook claims it is dan­ gerous. Will endeavor to get it re­ paired before ship sails for SA. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Aug. 24.Chairman, J. Fedesovlch; Secretary, W. Belling. Antenna purchased $13.16. Request new refrigeratorto be taken up with patrolman. KYSKA (Waterman), Aug. 24 — Chairman, j. Touart; Secretary, H. Thomas. Ship's fund $415. Need new washing machine. Bathrooms to be kept clean at all times. Poor grade of flour being used for bread. AU B and C men with less than 60 days seatlme, permitted to remain on ship: SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Aug. 30 — Chairman, V. SzymanskI; Secretary, V. Whitney. One man missed ship in Edgewater. Ship's fund $60. Report accepted. New delegate elected. One man declined ship's delegate Job. Men to report hack to ship one hour before sailing time. One man to check at gangway. " CHARLES C: DUNAIF (Orion), Aug. 24—Chairman, J. Ziarals; Secratary, D. Skelton. New wringer for washing machine obtained. Two men hospi­ talized in Hawaii; one man missed ship. Few hours disputed overtime. Two wipers promoted to fireman. OUers receiving 2 hrs. ot per day for performing wiper's duties—some dis­ puted ot. To discuss store Usts with patrolman to last duration of trip. Discussion on shortage of US stores and poor quaUty of Japanese stores. Foc'sles to he left clean wiien leaving ship. More quiet to he observed in recreation room. Ship needs new fans. DEL SUD (Miss.), Aug. 24—Chair­ man. W. Parkins; Secretary. N. Funk- In. Wreath of flowers thrown into sea In memory of departed brother Neville Williams. Good trip, no beefs. No games due to cold weather. $190 ^ hasehaU fund; $30 for ship's Christmas party. To show movies per previous voyages: to donate $10 to repatriated seaman; to put dryer for clothing on hoard; to have new drinking fountain for deck dept.; to put new washing machine on hoard. AU hasehaU equipment to he turned In: aU coffee cups to he returned to pantry. Sept. 8—Chairman. N. Funkin; Sec­ ratary, C. Gait. Good trip, good co­ operation from other delegatei. Ship'a fund $134.70. Motion to hava moviea whenever desired; some crew member to buy new lamps for projector. New delegate elected. Not enough coffee left out for night standeri. 8 lbs. should ba sufficient. Engina room and coffee for bridge thould he given out separately. ORION CLIPPER (Orion), July 30— Chairman, K. Anderson; Secrotary. C. Just. Ship's fund from previous trip disappeared—to contact former treas­ urer. No beefs, no monetary draw. Some disputed ot. Mattress and pJllowa to he ordered. Oil fans. Sept. 1 — Chairman. K. Andtrson; Secratary, C. Just. Letter received from union hall clarifying work. Some disputed ot. Discussion on vacation pay if vessel Is out over one year. Return all coSea cupi to pantry. OCIANSTAR (Triton), Sopt. 7 — Chairman, T. Hill; Soerotary, C, Garnar. Somo diaputad ot. Captain will not paint roomi. Anyona fduling up will ba reported to patrdlman. Ship's fund $1.40. Sink! to he fixed; RION (Actium), Aug. 4—Chairman, H. Moonev; Secretary, J. Garcia. No beefs. New treasurer elected. Discus­ sion on cleaning of passageway of crew's quarters. To see master about cigarettes, new parts for sanitary lines and parts for washing machine. Something; lo be done about water fountain as dripping water constitutes a danger on deck. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Sept. 22—Chairman. V. Whitney; Sec­ retary, C. Kreiss. Delegate informed that captain can fire anyone on hoard one hour before sailing time and also anyone caught with ilquor on hoard. AU repairs completed except air con­ ditioning crew mess hall and stain­ less steel sink for butcher shop. Ship's fund, $70.19. Some disputed O.T. Report accepted. Crew requested not to clean mops and buckets in laundry tub. Minutes of meeting to he posted before being sent to Union. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Discussion on safety. Safety committee eiected. Mess hall to he sougeed. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Sept. IS— Chairman, none; Secretary. J. West- fall. Need blower for galley: new fans for bathrooms: elamps for side parts to secure Jacobs ladder. Sunk tug in San Juan with screw—no one injured. Temporary screw repairs Ponce. En­ tering shipyard in Baltimore. CS BALTIMORE (Cities Service). July 7—Chairman. John; Secretary. R. Smith. Delayed sailing OT disputed:" few hecfs. Motion that ship he air conditioned. Wash room to he kept clean. Sept. 22—Chairman. S. Youtzy; Sec­ retary, K. Goddmic. Beef on steward, patrolman notified. One man missed ship. Draws to he put out at sea when available. Ship's fund $20. Showers and bathrooms need repairing. Repair list to he submitted. Delayed sailing disputed. Vole thanks to coal beef organizers. Something to he done about Improving menus. CS NORFOLK (Cities Service), Sept. 16—Chairman. A. McCullum; Secre-. tary, B. Nielsen. Captain to take care of mail in Bahrein. Ship's fund, $30. One man failed to Join ship at Manila. Captain reluet.snt to put out draws in ports, when there is no sliore leave. However, he would he willing to issue very large draws in ports where there are shore leaves. JOSEFINA (Liberty Nav.), Sept. 17 —Chairman, J. Kirchner; Secretary, H. Jaynes. Some disputed OT. Few beefs—to he discussed with patrol­ man. Reports accepted. Quarters to he cleaned up. Repair list to be sub­ mitted to patrolman. Discussion on steward and his performance of duties. ' SANTORE (Ore Nav.), Sept. 5—Chair­ man. E. Snaff; Secratary, S. Woftan. Need new washing machine. Two inen. missed ship, reported to patrolman; two men got off before sailing—re­ ported to haU in plenty of time for replacements. New treasurer elected. Ship's fund, $12.26. Vote of thanks td • oldtlmers for splendid work in Amer- , lean Coal beef. Motion to hold meet­ ing before any money is spent from ship's fund. Next man to over-step delegate as to individual welfare will ho brought to patrolman's attention. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Sept. 1 —Chairman, W. Kohut; Secretary, L. ' McClove. Passageways to he kept clean as flu has hit ship. AU members asked to be sober at payoff and to he care.ful when in coastwise ports. Letters sent to headquarters concerning men hospitalized in various ports along African coast. Ship's fund, $14.45. Donations accepted at payoff. Discus­ sion on firing: coffee situation. Stew­ ard claimed 18 lbs. given to black gang for trip home which should be suffi­ cient as he had limited quantity left for voyage home for crew and pas­ sengers. Repair list to be made up— repairs to be made at sea. No results on coffee situation. Vate of thanks to delegate for fine job done under present conditions. �SEAFARERS October ii. 1957 Pare EleTCB LOG Unions Ready Fight On Blue Cross Rate Boost 'Family Entrance' Defeated by labor protests in June in a bid for a rate in­ crease, the New York City Blue Cross organization has re­ newed its request. This time, the organization has asked the State Superintendent of In--^^— surance to approve a 40 per­ higher hospital costs for the pro­ cent raise, effective Novem­ posed rate boost. ber 1. The increase would add more than $40 million to Blue Cross' annual income in this area. The Blue Cross request was made even though the organiza­ tion in Its own figures admits that it has an unassigned surplus of $22 million. It claims that this surplus had declined $8 million in the six months ending June 30 and blamed • li >• The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. rE>A)VMaBB« LOO Seek 2 Bait Port Votes BALTIMORE — Organizing in this port has continued to meet with good success. The SIU Har­ bor and Inland Waterways Divi­ sion has filed petitions with the HLRB for elections in NBC Lines and Marine Standard Launch Com­ pany. It is hoped that elections .will be called shortly. "The membership is deeply in­ debted to our oldtimers for the part they have played- so far, and we have no doubt that they will continue to do so, in the ACS beef," writes Earl Sheppard, port agent. A vote of thanks was given these men at the last meeting. Shipping Pick-Up Shipping has picked up slightly over last period, but is not making any records. Many vessels expect­ ed to come out did not do so be­ cause of a lack of cargo. There were 10 ships paying off, 10 sign­ ing on and 14 in transit during the last period. : The vessels paying off were the Yorkmar, Massmar (Calmar); Venore, Baltore, Chilore, Marore, Feltore (Ore); Michael (Carras); Mae (Bull); and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.). Sign-ons were the Venore, Baitore, Chilore, Marore, Feltore (Ore); Young America (Waterman); Ocean Star (Dolphin); Angelina (Buli); Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) and Michael (Carras). Among the in-transit vessels were the Kenmar, Bethcoaster, Calmar (Calmar); Santore, Cubore, Venore (Ore); Alcoa Pilgrim, Al­ coa Ranger (Alcoa) and the City of Alma (Waterman). Free medical examinations.for wives and children of Sea­ farers at the SIU health center in New York are the latest in a long series of benefits added under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. SIU families already have protection in case of illnesses re­ quiring hospitalization or surgical treatment. The medical examination services for family members, like those for Sea­ farers, are designed to detect and prevent ailments before thev reach the serious stage. Diagnostic services such as these, devoted to the practice of preventive medicine, are few and far between. Those that exist are usually far beyond the means of the average working family. Regular medical check-ups have been a long-felt need that has rarely been acted upon. The motto of the SIU center is "see your doctor twice a year." Seafarers' faniilies can now act accordingly in New York, and in due time, in the outports when additional centers are put up in Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans. i£> I New Trade Prospect The sailing of the Gateway City last week represents a tremendous achievement for Waterman-Pan-Atlantic and a big break for all American seamen. At a time when the coastwise trade is on the rocks, Waterman-Pan-Atlantic has had the courage to risk developing a new type of ship that might regain some of the lost cargo. The company has come up with a lift-on type boxship that apparently solves the turn-around headache, and promises shippers speedy, door to door service. If this and other company plans pan out, seamen can ex­ pect to see a lot more coastwise cargo going by ship, rather than rail or truck. The end product will be more jobs and a strengthened American merchant fleet. Poles On Communism Joseph N. Wread, 43: Brother Wread passed away July 26, 1957, in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, NY. Death was due to natu­ ral causes. He became a full member of the Union on August 24, 1943, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Wread i« survived by hii mother, Mrs. J. N. Wread, of Tampa, Fla. Burial took place in Rural Cem'etery, Tampa, Florida. ii 3) Carlos Gorbea, 55: On July 30, 1957, Brother Gorbea died from a heart ailment in New Orleans, La. He become a full member of the Union on November 11, 1944, and sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Gorbea is survived by his brother, Manuel Gorbea, of Brook­ lyn, NY. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. J, J, 4) James Brown, 47i Brother Brown died on August 17, 1957, in Mobile, Alabama due to a heart ailment. He became a full member of the Union on Janu­ ary 18, 1943, and was sailing in the' steward departm e n t. Brother Brown is survived by his sister, Edna Johnston, of Prichard, Ala. He _ was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. 3^ » « The first Seafarers to visit Poland since World War II have Neville F. WUliams, 41: Brother confirmed reports that the Polish people are fed up with Williams died on June 24, 1957, Communism. Their eye-witness accounts verify the dismal from accidental living conditions that Communism has brought down on East­ drowning wh le working aboard ern Europe—desperately low wages, inferior consumer goods, the SS Del Sud. shortages, high prices—the whole dreary picture of an entire He became a full population living in misery and at near-starvation levels. member of the The feeling of the Poles toward the conditions were summed Union on Octo­ up simply; ". . . with Communism, happiness and prosperity ber 5, 1943, and can never come to any nation." • ailed In the In contrast. Seafarers report, the Polish people have wel­ steward depart­ comed American seamen as their friends, and regard the ment. Brother United States as their best hope. The sharp difference in Williams is sur­ attitude is probably as damning a commentary on Communist vived by his wife, Sybil Williams, of Port of Spain, Trinidad. rule as any that has conie out of Eastern Europe. New York unions are expected to oppose the new request as vocif­ erously as the old one because of the bearing it would have on nu­ merous union welfare plans. Many of these plans involve Blue Cross hospitalization. Any increase in the Blue Cross rates would tend to cut down on other union welfare benefits or necessitate negotiation of increased employer contribu­ tions. Union" opposition is based on the argument that Blue Cross had an actual operating gain in 1956 of better than $2 million. The unions claim that Blue Cross is juggling its figures to make it appear that it is losing money—a common enough practice when rate in­ creases are sought from public au­ thorities. The figure-juggling, union sources say, lies in Blue Cross' excess allotments of funds to cover estimated claims. The entire issue will be argued out before Superintendent of In­ surance Leffert Holz. • •^p I -ISi •'•2: i • •3 J; 15 More US Ships Laying Up WASHINGTON—A n o t h e r 15 Government-owned ships are being turned back to the boneyard by their operators, the Maritime Ad­ ministration has announced. This makes a total of 59 ships to be laid up since the current cargo slump took effect. There are still 79 Governmentowned ships in private operation with indications that some of these will be dropped as soon as feasible. Many of the charters were for 18month or two-year periods, obli­ gating the charterers to pay rental for that length of time. None of the 15 ships in the latest batch to be turned in were operated by SlU-contracted companies. Ships and companies are: American Pres­ ident Lines, three Victorys; Luckenbatch, three Libertys; American Export, two Libertys; one Victory each from Grace, American Mail, Pacific Far East, Pope and Talbot, Gulf and South American, Central Gulf SS Company; and one Liberty from Blidberg-Rothchild. In some Instances, the companies are paying the balance owed under the charter in order to turn the ships back. NMU Loses 1,500 Jobs Of the 59 ships being turned back approximately three-fourths are vessels under contract to the National Maritime Union, repre­ senting a loss of some 1,500 jobs. This may indicate some reason for the NMU's anxiety to oust Sea­ farers from Robin Line ships and American Coal. ii I T'.II �SEAFARERS r*ee Twelve Hands Across The Sea Ship Aids Escapes From Tito Five young escapees from Yugoslavia are on their way to freedom after an assist from an SIU ship on their dramatic flight from Communism. The name of the SlU-manned ship is being withheld for obvious rea­ sons. The Yugoslavs and their 14-foot boat were picked up by the Amer­ ican vessel after lookouts spotted flares and a distress signal in "Mediterranean waters." The es­ capees, all men, were out of water and their outboard motor had broken down. "A carefully-planned escape from Tito's Communism was almo.st brought to a sad end for them," the SIU ship's delegate reported, "but after we fed them, supplied them with cigarettes, soap and some brandy and water, our cap tain set them down near a friend­ ly coast so they could continue their journey. "They said the underground would take care of them from there." Seafarer Sal Terracina (left) and Buddhist priest are dwarfed by The ship's reporter said that the hand of one of the largest Buddhos in the Far East, located "with the nerve they displayed, about a ten-minute walk from the dock in Singapore. Ashore they will probably make out in while on an Isthmian run, he said it was impossible to get the com­ some free land. We were sorry plete figure in camera range since it was housed in a colossal pogto see the pitifully small amount of personal belongings they were odo-like building. able to take along. No doubt most of the gear they did have was prop­ erty very dear to them and all they will ever have to remind them of their homes and families." On another tack, the LOG cor­ respondent noted that the SIU ship Adolfo Rodrlgues Fritzbert Stephen USPH9 HOSPITAL Paul W. Seidenberg S. Swlenckoski and its crew were in good shape G-ALVESTGN. TEXAS Benedlkt Smoljan WiUiam Vaughan "only one night away from port Denis BouUit I^hbcrt StratoB Joseph Stanton WUmot S. Getty David A. Weir with the latest draw all ready for E. Kocanovski Dennis A. Zwicker USPHS HOSPITAL going to town. By tomorrow night, MANHATTAN BEACH tJSPHS HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY there will be a number of sadder NEW ORLEANS, LA. Archibald McGulgan Manuel Antonana and wiser men on here as is usual. H. C. Mclssac Eladlo Aris Albert Baker CUfton McLellan "We have all in all a good crew, William Fortunate Bacome Albert MartlneUi Bargon* Joseph McPhea Vic Milazzo Joseph J. Bass with a couple of chronic gripers to John W: Bigwood Everett MaxweU Juan Denopra Joasuln Minlz Claude Blanks Charles Moors liven things up. However, their Thomas John J. DrlscoU W. P. O'Oen Banner Jr. Simon Morris C. Osinskl Fabln Furmanek own departments are keeping John Butler Michael Muzio George G. Phlfer John L. Grimes Charles CantweU Hugh W. O'DonneU things under control." WUliam Guenther G. A. Puissegur Roscoe Dearmon Henry Plszatowskl SEAIARtKS IN THE HOSPITALS 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau-f tloned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please )ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE ... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: It you William DriscoU Nathan Eldridga Ernest Evans Gene Farnura Adelln Frugs John Gersey Leon Gordon Theodore Guldy James Hudson Eugene B. Hunt Edward G. Knspp Wallace LaNasa Leo Lang Joseph McCabs Wlnford PoweU Randolph Ratcllff Berlin Rlcherson James RusseU Toxie Samford Erskin Sims Toefll SmlglelskJ Wert A. Spencer Rufus Stough Sr. Gerald L. Thsxton Houston Thomas Jr. James Ward Harry Wolowlts Clifford Wuerts USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Manfred E. Walker Antonio De Jesus USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Frank J. Bradley Earnest W. Horns Wayne T. Center H. A. Kongelbak Michael Delano Joseph Mosakowski John F. Eustacs Joseph W. Waits USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY r. Cunningham VSPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August Panepinto EASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Robert McCulchebn VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS •ro an old subscriboi and hava a change of addrast, ploasa giva your John P. Williamson formor addrati below: USPHS HOSPITAL ADDRESS CITY aoeeeeee ZONE... STAT£^-..•••«••••••«•••• STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams W. HarreU W. Collaio A. Korbac James T. Balmy Alfred Kaju Guenther Bischoff C. Karlsen Francisco Enfant# Ismael Nazarlo Basilio Estrella Robert A. Parker Rusfus Freeman Frank S. Paylor Anatollo Gamall Rafael Reyes George W, Gibbons E. Webb October 11, 1957 LOG Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranlck Samuel B.'Saunders Wade B. HarreU George E. Shumaker Percy Harrelson Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen BiUy R. HiU Henry E. Smith Antonio Infante Michael Toth Ira H. Kllgore Harry S. Tuttls Ludwlg Krlstiansen. VirgU E. Wilmoth Pon P. Wing Frederick Landry Leonard Leldig Dexter WorreU Patrick McCann' MANH.ATTAN STATE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY James W. Rlst USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Noah C. Carver John H, Spearman Shio Han Sun R. B. Grosecloss A. O. VaUego Daniel A. Hutto G. L. Warrington Philip F. Korol Norman I. West Michael Mlchalik H. E. Monteton USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. W. Goodan J. Murphy James M. Enwright George D. Rourke Daniel E. Murphy Zachariah Williams MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Wm. J. Stephens Alfred Bokan Raphael Stevens Isaak Bouzln Dolphus Walker George Brady Albert Willis Angelo Camerote Joe Prabech Thomas D. DaUey Mack Singleton Leo Dwyer , Demetres Mastonla Jose Garcia Charles Ison James J. Girolaml Archie Wright . Gorman T. Blaze Norman Kii-k Burl Haire Luciano Ramos David Hebert Clifford Womack Lars Johansen Page Mitchell Norman W. Kirk WlUlam Kovamees David MiUer Walter Jackson John A. Morris James Lavelle Luciano Ramos Bennle Crawford Roy R. Bayfield WiUiam Williams Stanley Rodgers Finnic Davis. Joseph RoU Gorman Glaze Stanley Sneed USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Jlmmie Littleton George E. Wilson GulUermo Pens SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH. CALIF. Julius B. Smith Ask No Change On Job Calls To the Editor: Several subjects were brought up at the Aug. 7 membership meeting at headquarter for fu­ ture discussion. While I am on the SS Ariyn now, 1 would like to offer my opinion on them. First of ail, there is the idea of having fewer job calls each day so that the men would not have to hang around the hall all day and could transact other letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. business between cfflls. I don't think this would work out too well. If the companies call in for men after the last regular job call most of the members will he on the way home. This rule would only help the piecards and would make shipping harder for our members. The same goes for the idea that a man would have to leave a ship after* a certain period when his vacation is due. This would do no good for the man who has a family to sup- ' port. You can­ not always get a job right off the hat when you come hack from vacation and sometimes have to wait many weeks Schroter until a job you want comes along. This kind of a rule would also raise problems with the unemployment people because then everybody wouW automa­ tically go up for benefits. As we know, the unemployment people already put up argu­ ments about paying benefits to seamen and there is often a beef on this matter. The next thing I have on my mind is that there must he a way for our great Union to go on record and adopt some kind of a plan to give our oldtiiners a break. Then when they hit the proper age they should have a regular pension benefit and not have to think so much whether they can retire or not. I hope the LOG will publish this so that some of oldtimers can read it and express their opinion on what should he done. A. Schroter It To the Editor: In a meeting on board the SS Val Chem at sea^ Sept. 11, the report from headquarters was read and there was a full ex­ change both pro and con on the subject of changing the hourly job calls. Among the reasons offered for the consideration of this change was the need for time to take care of family obliga­ tions and other business mat­ ters. These reasons were fully discussed on here.. As far as the problem of tak­ ing care of family matters is concerned, we feel that very few men pay off one day and then come to the halj the next day ready to ship out. As we sea it, this is the time when family matters can be taken care of. On the other items, regard" ing time needed to file for un­ employment benefits, etc.. It was voiced at the meeting by ^ several members that they hava found no trouble making both the shipping calls and visits to the unemployment offices. The fact was also brought out that a man with a not-too-old ship­ ping card at least has a chance to ship now and then when a man registered ahead of him doesn't show up. We understood that this subject was only up for dis­ cussion, and was not a motion to he acted on, hut nevertheless we took a hand vote. It was unanunous that the hourly ship­ ping calls should stay as they are. That's the way the crewmembers on the Val Chem feel. We also feel that more opinions and views should be sent to the LOG from our brothers on other ships.. Keith L. Donnelly Ship's delegate 4. 44. To the Editor: We, the entire crew of the SS Alcoa Corsair, go on record 100 percent to keep the job calls hourly as in the past. We feel that it is a good system and should not he changed, except possibly to advance the first call to 10 AM and the last one to 5 PM. Forrest C. King Ship's delegate t 4. 4. Urges Upgrading Port Houston To the Editor: If you have not been in Hous­ ton in the past year you will never know the trials that our officials there have had. Let's vote Houston in as a major port and open that bottle­ neck. Then they can dispatch men without having to call New Orleans and then throw the Jobs back on the hoard on the 8th call for C-card men. On another score, there are many men like myself who want to buy their gear from our SIU Sea Chest hut can't. Let's get a Sea Chest In the Gulf area where a man can walk in, buy what he wants and charge U off for his next payoff. If this costs, more than we have allotted for such expenditures, count me In for a $100 donation. Dick Masser 4, 4> 4> Hails Brothers For Kindness To the Editor: Please extend my thanks and appreciation to the brothers and officers on the Steel Recorder and Steel Voyager for their kindness during my illness. 1 was taken off the Recorder at Alexandria, Egypt, with what apparently was acute appendl-, citls and want to thank every­ one concerned for their care and consideration. After two weeks in an Egyptian hospital, 1 came back on the Voyager as a passenger and am still an out­ patient in New York. 1 enjoyed fine treatment while on the Voyager thanks to the brother SIU members aboard. Thanks also to the SIU wel­ fare department for taking care of things at home while I was hospitalized. They helped my wife considerably and eased things until 1 could get back.B. T. Hanbaek �SEAFARERS Oetolier .11. 1951 •TML CHIMItT (Ittbmlan)/ July 1»—Chairman, W. Warthlnttan, Cacratary, H. Llaby. New dclegata aleeted Reports accepted. Aug. II—Chairman, H. Kaufman; •acratary, P. Howe. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Repair list ta ha made up. , : : ' ; . THI CASINt (Texas City Refinery), Aug. 4—Chairman, J. Simmons; Sacratary, D. Swenton. Disputed OT to be settled by patrolman. The pumpman's gear put off at Texas City. Ship's fund $25.50. New treas­ urer elected. Sailing board to be put up earlier. 8 hours prior to sailing Is legal minimum. Proper attire to be worn In messhall at ail times. Repair list given to delegates. Washing machine to be repaired. Wire to be sent to Union hall to have patrolman The Grain Shipper is now enroute to Japan after a harrow­ ing time from a boiler fire off the Costa Rican coast recently. That old standby—a bucket brigade—finally licked the blaze after the boats had been pre-"*" her couldn't generate enough pared for launching. steam either. At the same time, Once the immediate emer­ the inside of the boiler ignited on OCEAN JOYCE (Ocean Clippers), Sept. I—Chairman. D. Edwards; Sec­ retary, A. Pietrowskl. Delayed sailing from previous trip okayed—see pa­ trolman at payoff. Capt. okayed use of ho.spltal for storage of suit cases, sea bags and foul weather gear. Ship's fund $15.40. Motion to move electricians spare room topside and use their room for recreation room. Conditions of wheel house explained. Suggestions about menus made. Re­ quest to take better care of wash­ ing machine. Radio Lo be returned to repair shop. Money to be taken out of fund. Donations to be taken up at pay off. MADAKET (Waterman), April ItChairman, J. Samsel; Secretary, C. Faust. Transportation beef. Reports accepted. come aboard. varied. Night lunch to be WESTPOR'f (Transport Util.),'June 23—Chairman, J. Kearncs; Secretary, H. Kimmei. No shore leave and no , draw. Crew to be more quiet in evenings. Disputed OT due to restric­ tion in Y'okohama and Singapore. New delegate elected. Shower to be put in working order. Clothes to be removed from washing machine af­ ter washing. Suggestion not to trade cigarettes in port. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Aug. 25 —Chairman, L. Hagmann; Secratary, M. Launey. One member fouled up / in Tampa. Straightened out with agent—nothing serious. Report ac­ cepted. Laundry tubs to be left clean. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Sept. •— Chairman, S. Furtado; Secretary, R. Mason. Two men in deck dept. log­ ged for missing watches. Repair lists to be drawn up. Ship's fund $34. Members to he presentable and clean In messhall. Return dirty cups to pantry. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Aug. IS —Chairman L. Guelinitz: Secretary, L. Pardeau. One man hpspitalized In Bombay with injured hand. Head­ quarters notified. One man replaced at Bombay in place of injured man. Ship's fund $17.90. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to ail delegates. JtLCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Sept. 1 —Chairman, P. Garpolch; Secretary, L. Rruce. Repairs to be made. Men getting off sliip to leave forcastle lien's on board. Day man taken off ship due to illness, flown home. Wiper 111, rejoined ship at Yokohama. Ship's fund $26.10. 35 hrs. disputed ot. Mattresses put aboard—steward re­ quested extra one to be kept on hand. Library books to be changed. Crew requested not to to discuss ship's business ashore. Quiet to be observed In passageways at night. Cups and glasses to be re­ turned to mess room. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), tapf. 1 —Chairman, E. BIss; Secratary, J. Davis. Repairs to be made. Crew requested to,, be prompt at meetings. Suggestion to take better care of • bathroom showers; ice making ma1 chine ito be used for stowing ice cream. Need more fans in messroom. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian) Sept. i—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secratary, I K. Jucchtar. One man hospitalized due to accident; rejoined ship In • Khoramshahr. Bookman to take dele­ gate's job. .Ship's fund $10.02. Fund to be built up at payoff. Hardly no overtime. One pier head jump. Some ' disputed ot. Suggestion to donate $1 toward fund at first draw. Dele' gate asked that small infractions of personal rights be settled on ship and not referred to patrolman. Wiper ' thanked ail men who stood by while , he was ill. Delegate requested crew .to stay out of pantry during meal ! hours. Suggestion to put out more j night lunches. Pantry and messhall .to be cleaned up after using. i SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Scatrain), , Sept. 15—Chairman, S. Charles; Sacrajtary, F. Flanagan. Safety meeting ^held. All ok. Delayed sailing July 25, will be paid at payoff. OT hours and social security number on pay voucher to be checked. Ship's fund $20.67. Beefs squared away in Texas with patrolman. New delegate elected. Reports accepted. Suggest an Increase in subsistence money and 1 night's lodging. Lenthy discussion (on donations to Bull Line beef. ^ PAIRPORT (Waterman), Sept. 5— .'Chairman, C. KempcynskI; Secretary, S. Zygarowski. Ship will payoff at Portland. No beefs. To see agent about wasliing macliine. $28.00 In ship's fund. Some dissention with topside In Deck Dept. Patrolman to square It away. Some disputed at. One man missed ship In Vokohama, rejoined in Inchon. REBECCA (Maritime), Sept. 7— Chairman, 6. Flawerst Secretary, M. Culp. Minor repairs made. Record First assistant engineer poses ' with toil end of 8-foot shark caught by the crew while ship was idled without power near Costa Rican coast. gency was over, she remained a dead ship almost three days until a tug came alongside with power lines and water and hooked up for the 450-mile tow into Panama for repairs. Started At Midnight A report frSm the ship said things began to happen at mid­ night, Tuesday, June 18, after a slowdown caused by the breakdown of the feed heater. This was soon corrected but the plant failed again, the boilers couldn't be refired and the handy supply of kindling in the deck cargo of lum- PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Pan Oceanic), Aug. 17—Chairman, D. Sheehan; Secretary, F. Nealy. Found out about port time In Mobile —everything settled. Ship's fund $6.80. Discussion on cooking—cook will endeavor to Improve his soups and gravies. Si.xty-daya stores to be put aboard in Phila. VALCHEM (Heron), Aug. 18— Chairman, G. Kersey; Secretary, W. Ncsta. Few repairs not finished while In Norfolk. Ship's fund $19.90. Report accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Take better care of washing ma­ chine. Repair list to be made up. Sept. 11—Chairman, W. Adams; Secretary, W. Nesta. Ship's fund $19.90. Motion to see about ventila­ tion in lower passageway as forward hatches are welded shut. GRAIN SHIPPER (Grain), Sept. 2— Chairman, A. Ferrara; Secretary, S. Malvenan. Lack of cooperation from master regarding several missing Items, namely refrigerators, fresh milk. Master refused to pay oft man In NO after 24 hrs. notice had been given. Steward to make out requisi­ tion for stores. Vote of thanks to delegate. Ask for 50c. voluntary contribution from each member at first draV. Request all brothers put in for delayed sailing* from Tampa. Letter to be written patrolman re­ garding lack of proper Ice boxes In messroom. Request patrolman meet ship on arrival west coast. Discussion on proper use of washing machine. Milk not to be put on table until men are seated. Use less grease on egga and potatoes. COALINGA HILLS (Pan - Atlantic), Aug. 25—Chairman, f. Pickett; Secre­ tary, H. Orlande. All mall addressed to delegate to be turned over to turn. Report accepted. MADAKET (Waterman), lept. 11— Chairman, R. Farreira; Secretary, C. West. No beefs. One man missed shh> in SF. One man hen>italizcd in Honolulu. Motion that ot be adjusted to straight ot for cleaning holes, for watch on deck and time and half for men off watch. To be put before negotiating committee. Discussion on quality and quantity lunch. Vote of thanks to galleymen for preparation of food; to chief mate for good co­ operation. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory (Vic­ tory Carriars), Sept. 7—Chairman, A. Harrington; Secretary, S. Lynn. Ship's fund $38.30. Some disputed ot. One man paid off in Liverpool for hospital treatment. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Steward to vary lee cream. Delegate to be notified If there is any trouble In obtaining milk. Washing m.achine to be repaired. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), lept. 2—Chairman, D. Keddy; Secretary, N. Abcrnathy. Some repairs to be made. Ship's fund $43.68. Report accepted. New delegate, treasurer and reporter elected. Broken dishes to be dis­ carded. Cups to be returned to pan­ try. THE CABINS (Texas City Ref.), Sept. 1—Chairman, J. Norganei; Sec­ retary, R. Matarangoio. Eight hrs. penalty time for two daymen dis­ cussed with captain—approved 4 hrs. each. Chief mate performing sailors' work In tank. Ship's fund $26.50. Washing machine wringer to be re­ paired. Oiler asked if pumpman can stand sick fireman's watch. DEL CAMFO (MUsJ, Aug. 1* — Chairman, J. Csitsler; Secretary, C. Bresux. Poor grade of food In night lunches—to see patrolman In NO. Two men missed ship in Tampa. Ship's fund $8.40. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. an(J dele­ gate for fine job in bringing ship in clean. ;s"'- Bucket Brigade Whips Fire On Grain Shipper player purchased. Ship's fund $9. (tote of Vote 01 thanks to ship's delegate for buying record player and for job well done. Some disputed ot. Washing machine to bo replaced. New ma­ chine for unlicensed personnel went topside. Ship to be fumigated. Need wlndscoops for portholes. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for lob well done. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Sept. 8— Chairman, M. T. Costello; Secretary, J. Prestwood. All slop chest prices being checked by shore side patrolman —findings not reported yet. Ships movie fund balance $130. Vote thanks to crew for cooperation In raising this fund. Some disputed ot on shore gang In Trinidad. Obtaining six replacemifhts in Mobile. Vote of thanks to department messman for job well done. Reports accepted. Present call system to be retained. New delegate rtected. Vote of thanks to retiring delegate. Soiled linen not to be thrown In passageway. Hourly job calls to be retained, except perhaps to start first call at 10:00 AM and last caU at 5:00 PM. Pafc Tkfaicca LOG Hot coffte perks up Shipper crewmen after engine room fire was brought under control. Among those pictured are Joe Pennor, C. Muscorella, Lorry Kelly, Steve Burleson, Johnson, Sirkoski, D. Schaeffer, Bob O'Rourke and Jim Moore. Pictures by Duke Fisher, its own and the casing burned out of control. The general alarm was sounded at 0700, but neither C02 fire ex­ tinguishers nor a gravity-type hose rigged by the engineers from the domestic tank did the trick. "A supply chain was set up with one gang refilling extinguishers, one dipping for saltwater over the side, one gang cari-ying empties, another spraying the fire and more retui'ning empties also proved insuffi­ cient ... Boiler Collapse I eared "As the fire progressed toward the settler tanks it also appeared that the top of the boiler was due to collapse, so the crew was mus­ tered and the boats prepared for launching. A bucket brigade was pressed into action . . . After one hour this proved to be the weapon. ".About 1000 the emergency, was declared over and the crew settled into the routine of manning a dead ship. Several ships had offered help but we needed none since a tug had been dispatched from Panani& to tow us there. Thursday Routine "Thursday was routine. The crew rigged rain-catching canvas and buckets, a shower and in general made as much comfort as possible. . . . We built wood fires in the gal­ ley range until an oil-drip feed was improvised and the baker was able to bake bread. The cooks did a commendable job with meals. "Friday was a bit more active with the routine alleviated as the fishermen hooked an eight-foot shark and a dolphin weighing about 30 pounds. The dolphin was later given to the crew of the tug, the Tobaga. It came alongside after 1700 restoring service aboard hooked up about 0200 and the to\v began . . ." India Has No Lure For Miller Laying on the anchor for two weeks outside of Visagapatam, India, Seafarers on the Samuel F. Miller have tried everything from flying kites to growing hair to pass the time. The outlook is more of the same before they actually get into the port and then for an­ other long layover at Calcutta. "They say it is just as crowd­ H. D. Higginbotham and bosun going all the way or else." Psilo# ed there," reporter John Psilos Jack Procell who art "down a to didn't say exactly which way they points out. "Wish you were here a half ton now and swear they are meant, however. and we were somewhere else. Any place would be better than this if f y Sca/orcr Jlobcrf we could have some shore leave for a change." Psilos recounts "efforts to keep up the morale of the creiv" with some pride. "Have a brother on here who has a new hair restorer going. He uses fuel on his scalp daily but we can't tell yet if there is anything coming out of all this work ... We also fish and that makes these the best-fed fish in the waters out here." Edward Jordan's chess set comes In for its share of use and the team of William O'Connor and Eugene Dore "are in superb form. Bill tells the sea stories and when he gets to the fantastic part, Dore yells 'that's right, I was there.' "Debates are available on any topic and are solved with logic and facts, except when Olay • 'Fork Chops' Iversen uses hi.s stomach in a most effective way. I should know," Psilos adds, "for he used it on me twice. It felt like B light truck had hit me." Eating appears to be another pastime, especially for stewai'd 'Sea'Spray' 'Red' Fink 'A ,(d �Pacra Fourteen SEAFARERS ^OG October 11, 1957 They're Making The Place Busy SIU HAll DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District Shipmates keep J. R. Alsobrook, AB (left), company during latehour gangway watch in Conakry, West Africa, before the Del Sol soils for Monrovia, Liberia. On hand (I to r) are Clyde Bankiton, MM; I. T. Knight, MM, and George B. Keneday, OS. Jose F. Santiago was also around; he took the picture. LOG-A.RHYTHM: Sea Nocturne By M. Dwyer To haunt my heart I hear the spray While I'm at sea; Lap at the portals, A golden ring The night is clear. Worn on a finger. The winds blow cold; Her promise true The ship sails on To wait for me. Through distant waters, I reminisce, And dreams unfold. Since I sailed away The days grow lonely; And now I feel. Old memories bum; The places and the love I left behind, I'll soon forget. Though I still yearn. I see her eyes, Her face before me, I hear her voice Repeat my name. All the music Her gentle laughter, Our farewell kiss I feel again. The constant sea. The sea eternal. Which claims its own, Forevermore; Shall calm my fears And still my longings. For things I leH On distant shore. Oh memories, That bless and linger. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. CAN'T FIND OLD PHOTO? Seafarers with a yen for pictures of their old ships may get some help from a couple of sources supplied by an SUP brother who read a recent letter in the LOG (Aug. 16). A query by Seafarer Maurice E. Lizotte about the old SS Arizpa of the Mobile Oceanic Line drew a quick response from Howard Bethell of the Sailors Union.' Bethell said he was successful in getting a picture of the SS Arizona (vintage 1879) on which his father had sailed by contacting the Smith­ sonian Institute. Requests to Kenneth Perry, As­ sistant Curator, Marine Division, Smithsonian Institution, Washing­ ton 25, DC, or John Lockhead, Librarian, Mariners' Museum, -Newport News, Va., generally pro­ duce results, he noted. Prints are $1 each from these sources. Other organizations to contact include the Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc., 53 Annawanscutt Road, West Barrington, RI, the Peabody Museum, Boston, Mass. and the Marine Historical Association, Inc., Mystic, Conn. These as well as local port societies or historical societies in areas serv­ iced by the ships in question can usually furnish the information de­ sired. BALTIMORE 1218 E. Baltimore St Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheeban. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON.... 4202 Canal St Robert Matthews. Agent CapitaL 3-4089; 3-4080 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES, La. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS. 523 BienvUle St Undsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW- YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St Marty Breithotf. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH S Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent EUioU 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS.. 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRKTARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. 'Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volpian. Eng. W. HaU. Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HONOLTK.U 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO .450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 3505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 875 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 128V4 HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL.. 634 St. James St. West PLateaU 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 872 King St. E. EMpirs 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec ...20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUliam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone; Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone; Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CmCAOO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Donations Fill Gap On Smokes To the Editor: I am writing this to show our appreciation for the donation of cigarettes by "Red" the bosun on the Del Alba and "Blackfe" Connors from the Del Norte. You see, I am ship's delegate on the William H. Carruth. When we left New York, we were supposed to be gone about six or seven weeks and we took enough stores and cigarettes for Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. • that long. But it seems this trip is going to be drawn oiit for five* months. We have been in San­ tos, Brazil, for 65 days with a load of grain to pick up a load of sugar for Casablanca, North Africa, so we have run out of everything. We picked up stores here but it seems we can't get any Ameri­ can cigarettes. Luckily, after we talked to a few of the guys in the local ginmills and explained the situation, we got a few cartons from them which were a big help. I also would like to tell you that five men Iiad to go home since the time we left. All of them were hospitalized and flown back. They are John San­ ders, Aurilio Martinez, Florencio Letie, Marion Akins and Robert Littleton. Otherwise we have had a smooth trip and I hope the rest of the voyage will be the same. Norman E. Wroton Jr. ' Ship's delegate '' t> i> 'X' Halls Hood Crew On Sea-Burial To the Editor: I would like to thank every­ one for the kindness shown to the family of Druey K. Waters. "Chips" to his shipmates, "Ki" to us, he was a good and kind man. Words cannot express my grief at his sudden death. We had been married 30 years and 28 days and he had been a sea­ man since 1943. It still seems as if I'm looking for "Ki" home after a long trip. My own health isn't good. I had just gone back to my job when we got the news of his death. I haven't worked since, but maybe someday I can as 1 still owe a lot on our home. Druey had three daughters, Frances, Mary and Bernice; four grandchildren, MitchelU Burly Jamie, Audrey and Mary, plus his mother, father, two broth­ ers and a sister. We would-like to have some more copies of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG of August 30 show­ ing his burial at sea and the kind friends who helped bury our husband and father. I would like also to keep on get­ ting the LOG for a while. To me the LOG seems a part of my husband's life. Once again I would like to thank everyone, the captain, crewmembers and friends who sent flowers and the SIU rep­ resentative who came to our home and was so nice to us during our sorrow. I could not do otherwise than have "Ki" buried in the sea he loved so well. It was one of his requests. I would like to hear from any of the crew on the SS Robin Hood or anyone of his many friends. I'm still glad and proud to have been a sea­ man's wife. Many thanks and God bless you all. Mrs. Rachel Waters (Ed. note: In a postscript, Mrs. Waters added these lines:) "The stars come nightly to the sky, "The tidal waves come to the sea; "Nor time no space, nor deep nor high "Can keep my own away from me." A t> t> Brother Lauds Seagarden Aid To the Editor: I want to take this opportuni­ ty to thank all the crew mem­ bers of the SS Seagarden on voyage No. 29 for the beautiful floral offering they made at the time of the death of my wife, Lucy. Thanks also for the cash donation when I was leaving the ship. Expressions of sympathy such as these are long remem­ bered, and bring to us the reali­ zation that there is a real broth­ erhood in the SIU. I wish each of these brothers many happy and prosperous voyages. Elmer A. Hancock WelfaW Assist Is Appreciated To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to the SIU Welfare Serv­ ices Department for the assist­ ance given our family when my baby was in the hospital recent­ ly with a serious heart condition. My father, Ralph Dunsmoor, went to Welfare SecKlces in this emergency and got us help when we needed it most. Tho baby is recovering nicely now. Wo all appreciate what tho Union has done for us. Mrs. Gertrude Boudrot By Bernard Seaman YER TALKING/LCOK WOTTH" LOOK WHAT UAPPSNBO TO THEGS! DUOS/ \T'S THAT WASHING f MACHINE' / �October 11, 1057 SEAFARERS Seafarers on the list below should get in touch with their nearest 5IU port agent. All of the following SJU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: -A- China Hatgimisios, born August ber 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Mullis, Mobile, Ala. Nicholas P. Hatgimisios, Philadel­ 4 4 4 Annette and Jeannette Webb, phia, Pa. born September 18,1957, to Seafar­ 4« 4" Patricia Gail Magras, born Sep­ er and Mrs. James L. Webb, Mo­ tember 16, 1957, to Seafarer and bile, Ala. Mrs. Thomas L. Magras, Philadel­ William Clayton White, bom phia, Pa. July 19, 1957, to Seafarer and 4> 4i Mrs. Chester J. White, Mobjack, Donna Beth Agell, born Septem­ Va. ber 10, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Thomas J. Agell, Westbury, Kenneth Herbert Reeve, bom Long Island, NY. September 12, 1957, to Seafarer 4> 4> ^ and Mrs. Herbert Reeve, WilliamsDavid Paul Gray, born Septem­ town, NJ. ber 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Pe^cy Gray, Mobile, Ala. Daniel Bonilla, born September ^ S; t t 8, 195J, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose armen Jimenez, born Septem- E. Bonilla, Bronx, NY. 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Laureen Sue Paisley, bom William Jimenez, Brooklyn, NY. August 25, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 Francisco Bonefont, born Sep­ Mrs. James R. Paisley, Long Beach, tember 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Calif. Mrs. Gabriel Bonefont, New York 4 4 4 John Allen Hayes, born April 8, City. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George 4 Thomas Lester McGowan, born L. Hayes Jr., Vancouver, Wash. September 24, 1957, to Seafarer 4 4 4 Terrell Glenn Thompson, born and Mrs. Silas M. McGowan, Day­ August 20, 1957, to Seafarer and ton, Texas. ^Mrs. I. W. Thompson Jr., Lafayette,' 4 4 i Robert Lynn Burnett, born Sep­ La. tember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Billy Gailian Hill, born Septem­ Mi's. J. C. Burnett, Daphne, Ala. ber 12, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Brenda Kay Mullls, born Septem­ Charles E. Hill, Long Beach, Calif. Acosta, Mack J. Alcaraz, Victor M. Aldrich, Russell H. Aldridge, Elvin O. Alexander, Ernest L. Ali, Omar Andolsek, James R, Anghelatos, F. Aquilor, Rawl M. -BBackrak, Daniel D. Baka, G. J. Balcer, Benjamin H. Bailey, L. R. Ballance, W. N. Barnett, Floyd Beal, E. L. Beck, J. D. Bedgood, W. C. Bergquist, William C. Blackmore, George F., Blackwell, David S. Blair, J. C. Boggs, Francis M. Boland, Thomas Boling, Milton C. Bowles, William Brady, John E. • Brazell, J. C. Bremer, J. V. P. Broadus, J. B. Broderick, Benedict N. Brooks, Jr., D. G. Brown, Clifford B. J. Buchanan, James R. Buckner, Fred Bushnell, E. J. -CEdward Mikkelsen Please get in touch with J. M. Thomas, SS Pacific Ocean, World Tramping Agencies, 26 Broadway, NYp. appreciate hearing, from you again. His address is 1707 Club Court, Tampa 4, Fla., phone Webster 5-2554. r4 4 4 Phillip E. Giordano i 4 4 4 PleaSe contact your wife, Mrs. '! Sotirios A. Foscolos Contact your wife at Auberge Odessa Giordano at Route No. 3, du Pare, Itteville, Seine Oilse, Pelzer, South Carolina. France. 4 4 4 ~ Biii Rogers •4 4 4 Please send your address to Roberto Principe . Your mother would like you to A. J, O'Malley, Seafarers Interna­ get in touch with her. Her address tional Union, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Is 133 Union St., Ponce, PR. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Lloyd Callaway Leo "BUly" McCarthy It is Important that you contact It Is important that you get in touch with J. J. Shea, Jr., Box 100, your mother, Mrs. Herman Cal­ laway at Grange Beach, Ala. S. Walpole, Mass. 4 4 4 Harry Hastings Bill Scarleth received your mes­ sage and answered It; He would 4 4 PORT O' CALL Mow m BOTH 4 4 Carlo V. Carlson Ex-Steel Apprentice Please get in touch with-Joseph H. Raymond, 135 E. 115 St., NYC, Apt ID. 4 4 Clarence Watson McElvany Please get in touch with F. E. Peroutka, Sr. Purser, SS America, United States Lines Company, Pier 86, NR, New York ,11, NY, 4 4 4 T. F. Delaney It Is important that you contact your father regarding some news­ paper stories. His address is: Thomas J. Delaney, PO Box 251, Merritt Island, Fla. - 4 4 4 Cyrille Leslie Madison Would you please contact E. L. Mottau at PO Box 848, North Attleboro. Mass, 4 4 4 Walter J, Oaks Please get in touch with Frank P. Corcoran, public accountant. Room 201 SUP building, 450 Har­ rison Street, San Francisco, Calif. Regarding tax refund. UROOICLYM BAvriMo/^ I2I6BSALT. 4 4 4 Page Fifteen Notice To Seafarers RECENT ARRIVALS f LOG Cdbatan, E. Cabral, Jesse J. Carlson, Charles A. Carpenter, B. O. Carrigan, Robert J. Carter., Courtney R. Carver, L. J. Carver, Noah C. Cassano, Carmine T.,. Crafin, D. G. Chance, George, S. Chemel, Henry S. Ciampi, M. y. Clapp, John S. Clark, James W. Coats, Cloise Colson, William H. Condon, William Jr. Conley, J. P. — Connors, Wilbert S. Conway, Thomas Corns, Roy W. Cortes, Vincent ' Cospito, Antonio Crawford, F. T. Crockett, Coley F. Cuelles, Joseph R. Cummings, Thomas P. -0Davalos, Chas. Davis, Harry M, Dawson, Norman J. De Culty, John'J. De Grushe, Averil F. Delgado, Gilbert A. Delmont, Robert W. De Los Santos, N. De MaiTO, Adolph P. De Marco, Daniel J. De Moss, Edmund K. Doca, V. Donnelly, Keith L. Driscoll, T. J. Dugan, M. Dukelis, William Dunn, A. L. Duracher, L. B. -f Ekman, J. V. Elliott, Omar W. Esquilin, Noberto Eurisa, Matthew Everett, L. T. -r- If any old-time Seafarers are in the neighborhood drop in and see Nicholas Bossanyi, Amsterdam West, Farrell, Fred Chasse Straat, 54, Holland. Einnegan, Thomas S. Flannagan, John Foley, Edward J. Fontenot, C. Forrest, William L. Foster, Miles C. Fowler, Brantley L. Franco, Paul J. Francois, B. J. Freundlich, Leo A. Friddle, Marshall -6Galantis, H. L. Garcia, V. Gardner, Hobert L. Garland, Paul E. Garza, Manuel Gaskill, D. D., Jr. Gates, Earl H. Gaudio, Michael, Jr. Gay, Ronald Gelling, R. V. Gentry, Fred Gianiotis, I. S. Goulet, Edgar R. Grant, F. P. Green, John C. Griffin, T. F. Grizzard, H. L. Gulley, William H. Gustsdsson, Ruve G. Gustavsen, Olav -HHaigley, A. H. Haney, James Hairelson, M. B. Hale, J. D. Hale, Wm. Halfhill, H. O. Hamlett, R. A. Hao, Edward M. ' Harris, Bobby E. Harris, Ernest E. Harrison, Stokes Hartman, Wayne T. Harvey, Howard Hauge, Henry Haylock, R. V. Heroux, A. Hewson, Donald J. Hicks, Donald Hill, R. G. Hitchen, Ben Hoffman, John A. Halbrook, W. Hopkins, T. C. Horwath, Delbert F. Horwath, Walter, M. Houlihan, John J. Hradecky, Geo. Hubay, Edward Hummel, Merrill E. Hutchinson, S. J. Hyde, Charles F. ^1Iversen, Kaare L. -JJames, Frank S. Jenkins, K. R. Jessup, Claude B. Jester, W. S. Johnson, Buford B. Johnson, T. F. Johnston, Leonard -KKalroth, Ivar J. Kaspen, John Abarons, Kasmirs Karstens, Karl Katoul, Nicholas K. Keith, Harold O. Kelly, J. G. Kelsoe, John W. Kerr, Alexander Kinman, E. £. Kolodziej, John M. Kowalczyk, Walter - LLambe, Everette W. La Monthe, Adolphe Landry, Robert J. Lande, Freddie Jn La Rosa, F. Le Blanc, R. A. , Lee, Wm. E. Leetmaa, Kaarel Leknes, Sverre Lewis, Harry R. Linker, William G. Logan, John Loo. Albert V. Lujan, J. E. -M — Maas, Leon J. MacDonald, Harry F. Maguire, John Malcom, Edsen, O. Maldonado, A. L. Malinowski, George H. Malkin, Sidney Manbart, Ludwig Mann, James T. Mason, Francis H. Matovich, Pete Mazzitelli, Peter Mc Andrew, J. J. Mc Chesney, William G. Mc Cullough, Henry C. Mc Daries, Ralph Mc Donald, R. A. McGill, James L. Mclntyre, W. J. Mercier, J. L. Michell, August Miller, Edward Ming, J. K. Miofas, Demetrios G. Mora, Miguel B. Moradilla Benigno D. Morris, A. F. Mon-is, Cecil C. Morrow, Robert L. Myers, C. V. Myers, Robert -NNeissner, Otto Nelson, Donald C. Nelson, Frank F. Neyrey, George -0Odegaar, S. Olsen, K. Olsson, Erik V. Ostergaard, Finn Ott, Wm. D. -PPadgett, Billie Palfrey, Stanley L. Palmer, R. J. Papoutsis, S. V. Parker, Vernon E. Patin, Luther J. Patterson, F. E. Patterson, James K. Paylor, Frank S. Perdue, Charles E, Perez, Ramon P. Perry, Rogers, Anthony Pettersen, Samuel S. Peura, Arne A. Pieczykohn, Frank Pine, Jerome Pollanen, Veikko Poole, Milton A. Pope, "Robert R. Pounds, E. B. Power, Lawrence Price, John H. Proios, H. M. Puglisi, Frank M. Purvis, Robert -0- Quinones, Nemesis -RRamsperger, Ronald J. Rankonen, Kalle A. Ratcliff, John H. C. Hawlings, Charles E. Rayfield, Roy R. Raymer, Robert Reed, Eugene L. Reese, George M. Rice, A. L. Rivadulla, Juan S. Rivera, Gerardo Roberts, Joseph H. Roberts, J. L., Jr. Robinson, Harry C. Robinson, H. I. Robinson, M. Rockind, H. Rossi, D. Roszko, Eugene Rubis, Philip Ryan, James F. -SSaettone,-Angelo A. Sanabria, Victor V. Samford, Toxie Sawyer, D. A. Sawyer, Julian Scruggs, T. G. Scruggs, W. C. ^ Self, Thomas L. Setliffe, J. F. Sewell, C. Shaw, Frank P. Shaw, William M. Shuler, Fred C. Siems, Peter A. Sikorski, W. M. Simpson, J. S. Slover, Calvin J. Smith, H. C. Smith, James T. Smith, John Lee Smith, Leonard A. Smith, Lewis D. Smith, Lynn C. Smith, Richard W. Sohl, Richard G. Soloman, S. A. Sparks Raymond T. Spicer, Harold T. Starling, Donald L. Stephanon, Nicholas A. Stevens, J. A. Stokes, W. H. Suall, Bertram Sullivan, Harry C. Summerell» Chas. Switch, Paul A. Sylvestre, Albert J, -TTarallo, V. L. Thibodeaux, J. O. Thiemonge, William D. Thomas, Michael J. Thompson, Clayton Thompson, T. L. Tifiis, C. T. Tillis, John U. Tillman, John E. Tingley, Benjamin W. Torres, Ascension Torres, Leonardo Tucker, Joseph A. -VVallot, J. H. Villarreal, A. A. - WWallis, James H. Walsh, William A. Ward, W. M. Warren, Francis A. Waterfield, R. E. Weems, Charles P. Wenger, Jack B. White, William Bailey White, Williain C. Whatley, James 0. Whittlngton, E, Z. Wilfert, Lennot Williams, R. Williamson, J. W. Williamson, Lyle W. Willis, Perley D. Wilson, Thomas Winfield, Oscar Wright, GUbert M. Wright, Stanley B. Wuertz, C. T. •" _y_ Yarborough, Royce A. Young, Horace V. - ZZeloy, Joseph Zen, Osman B. Ziellnsld, Anthony E.,, ' Zitoli, Joseph C..- i �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF*THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U NIO N * ATLANTIC AN D GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIQ • Delta Line To Build New Fleet WASHINGTON—$160 million dollar contract calling for" • replacement of the entire Delta Line fleet, including its three combination cargo-passenger ships, has been agreed to by Mississippi Shipping and the> Maritime Administration. A with a C-2 type ship would probably second contract arrangement call for an over-all employment extends the present operating boost in the fleet over the present subsidy until December 31, 1977. C-1 manning scale. The first four vessels to be built The ship replacements are to be will be put in the company's rapid­ completed in a ten-year period. Following the formal signing ly-expanding West African trade. ceremonies, Harry X. Kelly, presi­ They will "feature 30,000 cubic dent of the SlU-contracted com­ feet of refrigerated space. Construction details for new pany, said that he expected the Government would put up about passenger vessels to replace the 50 percent of the construction Del Norte, Del Mar and Del Sud have not yet been revealed but costs for the 14 new ships. The operating subsidy agree­ Kelly said an announcement would ment provides for an increase in be forthcoming in about 60 days. sailings over the present Delta The present ships, now ten years Line contract. A minimum of 59 old, carry 120 passengers each. and a maximum of 73 sailings an­ Estimated Cost nually are called for on trade The $160 million dollar figure is routes 14 and 20. The old con­ the estimated cost for building the tracts provided for 56 to 70 sail­ vessels in American yards. Under ings annually. the terms of construction subsidy Larger Freighters contracts, the Government obli­ The 11 Mississippi freightships gates itself to make up the differ­ now on the run, consisting of five ence between construction prices C-2s and six C-ls, will be replaced in US yards and costs of similar by ships slightly larger than pres­ construction overseas. ent-day C-2s. The company in­ Like other operating subsidy dicated that the new ships would contracts, the agreement provides have 18-knot cruising speeds and for Mississippi to turn back to the displace about 11,000 tons. Ex­ Government profits earned in the isting C-2s are 151^-knot ships. trade above a specified level. The The C-ls, of course, are smaller recapture feature of the subsidy vessels. ' contract has resulted in substan­ Replacement of the existing C-ls tial sums being returned to the Treasury. On trade route 14, the West African run, Mississippi handles imports of many important raw materials such as manganese, iron ore and rubber. Machinery, grain, coal and petroleum products. are carried on the oiitbound-leg. The East Coast-South American run, of course, handles coffee principally on the inbound run. Both trade routes have grown in importance in recent years. Court Bars Co. Claims Against US II-. • \\ I h-I ^ Effects of the 1946 Ship Sales. Act are still haunting the shipping industry eleven years later. It not only made possible whole­ sale purchases of surplus war-built tonnage by foreign operators but also covered charters by US comr panies. And today, after years of litigation, 80 American companies are still trying to recover $125 million in alleged overpayments to the Government for the vessels chartered in 1946. The ships -were later returned to the Government. The companies have already lost a couple of rounds in their attempt to recover all or part of these funds, including one try before the Supreme Court. Now the nation's highest court may be called on again in order to resolve the mat­ ter once and for all. ' A ruling by the Court of Appeals recently dismissed claims by 14 steamship lines seeking recovery of about $4 million, thus upholding earlier findings by the lower courts. The appeals ruling was based on a Supreme Court case last year which went against the Sword Line. At that time the court held that the claims were filed too late under the two-year statute of limitations in admiralty proceed­ ings. The claim by-the companies was that the .charter rates fixed by the Government were in excess of the maximum set by law and that other payments in connection with them should be returned. Originally outstanding claims totalled about $40 million, but they have since tripled. Russian 'Moon' Beeps On Air Seafarers with short-wave sets can pickaip the signals sent out by the new Russian earth satellite. The transmissions—which produce pulsating "beep" sound—can be heard only when the ship is within reasonable distance of the satel­ lite's orbit. The signals come in on frequencies of 20,005 and 40,002 megacycles—first on one, then on the other. In a steadily alternating pattern. Ships near Alaska may also le able to see the artificial moon with the naked eye during the next week or twd. The best time for viewing it is during twilight hours, when the sky is relatively dark and the satellite reflects the sun's rays. Observers in Alaska have plready seen the satellite, which was launched sticcessfully on Fri­ day, October 4. USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any"~ question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. Due to be replaced in Mississippi SS new ihipbuilding program is,passenger ship Del Norte along with rest of the Mississippi passenger and cargo fleet. New cargo ships will be bigger and capable of 18 knots. Passenger ship details have not yet been announced. Seafarers Start Letter-V!riting Drive To Save PHS Hospitals Seafarers are responding^ to the Union's appeal for membership action against the Budg­ et Bureau's renewed attack on the Public Health Service hospitals. The economy move, which aims at shutting down PHS hospitals In Savannah and three other cities, was reported in the September 27 SEA-"^ provide services the hospitals now campaign saved it from dosing. FARERS LOG. offer, imder a proposed contract Later there was another proposal A number of Seafarers have system. What it would mean is that to shut down all medical facilities notified headquarters that they have already written Government officials nrotesting the move to cut off PHS services for seamen. Other Seafarers are expected to join the letter-Writing campaign as the economy move comes to a head be­ fore the next session of Congress. (A list of officials to whom letters should be directed now is printed below.) 'Survey' Under Way The ^Union's action follows a Budget Bureau move that could result in the closing of .the four hospitals and possibly lead to the destruction of the present PHS pro­ gram for seamen. The move is in the form of a "survey"to determiiie whether seamen and others eligible for PHS care could be treated more cheaply by entering into contracts with private doctors and private facilities. If the survey were to come up with figures "proving" a saving, it is expected that tremen­ dous pressure would be brought to bear to bring about the abolition of the present PHS program. The Union, supported by medical experts, has pointed out that it would be practically impossible to Lk. Charles Slows Down LAKE SHARLES — Shipping dropped during the past period even though therd were a number of vessels calling into port. The CS Baltimore, Government Camp, Cantigny, Council Grove, Bents Fort, Royal Oak and Brad­ ford Island (Cities Service); Del Rio (Mississippi), Almena (PanAtlantic); Petro Chem (Valentine) and Wang Archer (North Atlantic) were in port during the last period. All were in good shape with no reported beefs. existing medical services Would be sharply cut Back because an ade­ quate private program woujd be more costly than the present cost of the hospitals. The real target of the survey, then, is reducing or doing away with medical services for seamen. Once before, in 1953, the Savan­ nah hospital was the target of the economy axe, but a vigorous SIU for seamen. That collapsed after a White House conference on the subject between President Eisen­ hower and the late Harry Lundeberg, SIU of NA President. Now the Budget Bureau seems bent on resuming a piecemeal at­ tack on the hospitals in the hope that' such a move would stir up less opposition than the wholesale shut­ down. How To Help The Hospitals The latest threat to the Public Health Service hospitals can best be answered if Seafarers, members of,their families and friends let Congress and the Administration know where they stand. The SIU is convinced that clos­ ing of the Savannah hospital, should it take place, would be followed by further cutbacks in the Public Health Service, Write now to the officials and Congressmen listed below as well as to your own Senator and Repre­ sentative. Marion B. Folsom, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Dr. Leroy Burney, Surgeon General, US Public Health Service, Washington, DC. Sen. Lister Hill, chairman, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, chairman. Senate Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Committee; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chairman. House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries; House Office Build­ ing, Washington, DC. Rep. John E. Fogarty, chairman, House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education and Welfare; House Office Building, Washington, DC. i- li\ � 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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CENTER OPEN TO FAMILIES SIU APPEALS BULL STRIKE BAN; MATES, ENGINEERS PICKET PR RATE INCREASE REJECTED URGE EARLY BID ON SIU SCHOLARSHIP ABTI-SIU ATTORNEY IN ‘SWEETHEART’ DEAL WELFARE PLAN CUTS OUT ‘$50 DEDUCTIBLE’ CHARGE POLES HATE REDS, SIU CREW SAYS TANKER CO. ORDERS FIVE SUPER-SHIPS MCLEAN OPENS BOXSHIP SERVICE, PLANS PR RUN COAL COMPANY SEEKS SCRAP CARGO RIGHTS CG CITES SIU BOSUM FOR RESCUING SHIPMATE NMU DELAYING TACTICS STALL ROBIN SHIP VOTE PRAISE APL CREW FOR FIGHT ON FIRE AFL-CIO REPORT TURNED DOWN AT TEAMSTER MEET BRIDGES UNDERMINES JONES ACT ROBIN CREWS VOW FIGHT FOR SIU VOTE VICTORY NMU STAMPS ITS LABEL ON DEAD SEAFARER ASKS TRACK RUKES FOR ALL SHIPS RADIO UNIONS OK SHIP PHONES CURRAN AGAIN ENDORSES ILA WC CO’S PACE INDUSTRY IN SHIP REPLACEMENTS UNIONS READY FIGHT ON BLUE CROSS RATE BOOST BUCKET BRIGADE WHIPS FIRE IN GRAIN SHIPPER DELTA LINE TO BUILD NEW FLEET SEAFARERS START LETTER-WRITING DRIVE TO SAVE PHS HOSPITALS COURT BARS CO. 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TUGS -Story On Page 3 1/;^;** Governor Luis Munoz Ma- uovemor visits, rln of Puerto Rico (left) Is welcomed on visit to SIU headquarters by Seafarer Jose Del Valle Reyes (right). Sen. Ramon E. Bauza (center) accompanied him. (Other photo on Page 16). I. Ummm§m Stcvo Kong (left), son of Seafarer Wong If FUmS, Kong, bravely shows spot where a lab technician at the SIU medical center took a sample of his blood. Big brother David looks on. SIU families , now qualify for exams at the center., .. Ask Appeal Ruling As Bull Ships Sail Story On Page 2 |C|_ J* Now Completing her flrst round trip from the West Coast • IOutIng WW I nCFy• the SIU Pacific District-manned wine tanker Angelo Petri is shown enroute to Port Newark, NJ. She is slightly larger than a T-2 and carries 2Vz million gallons of wine each trip. The ship is said to be the first of its kind under thq USflag. (Story on Page 10.) r;!H �-^( Wi«e "t^o roc Bull Ships Sail^ Unions Await Action On Appeals The next development in the Bull Line strike situation now rests with the US Circuit Court of Appeals. A Federal District Court judge caused removal of picket lines manned by mates and engineers on Monday, October 21, when he signed a temporary order against the Masters Mates and Pilots-* ^ and Marine Engineers Benefi the Marine Engineers Beneficial 8 on its appeal against the earlier Association, said that should the injunction and a decision should cial Association. Hong up on Maro Reef Is the tanker Mission Son Miguel, which ron aground 7^5 miles northwest of Honolulu lost month. The 45mon crew were rescued by Navy air and sea craft. Save Tanker Crew SAN FRANCISCO—All 45 members of the crew of the tanker Mission San Miguel were reported safe aboard a Navy ship after the vessel ran aground and broke up on a subrrlerged Pacific reef. The-*" unlicensed crewmen are mem­ keep the ship intact were unsuc­ bers of the Sailors Union of cessful as sea water submerged the the Pacific. Hit Maro Reef The tanker, operated by the Joshua Hendy Corporation for the Navy, hit Maro Reef, about 745 miles noi-thwest of Honolulu, while Inbound to Seattle. Attempts to pumps and started flooding the engine room. A Navy LST took off the crew after a 13-hour search by Navy planes spotted the ship with her bow up in the air and the stern down low in the water. The officers' unions undertook an immediate appeal to the next higher court. Similarly, the Court has already heard an appeal from the SIU relative to an injunction issued against the SIU back October 1, and a decision is pend ing on that action. Crews Return Meanwhile, both unlicensed crewmembers and officers are re turning to the four ships tied up by the strike in New York and two others in San Juan. Unlicensed crewmembers started going back as soon as the officers' picket lines were removed. The Kathryn is scheduled to sail today for San Juan, with the Caro­ lyn and Jean, now in San Juan expected to leave today or tomor row. The other three ships, the Frances, Elizabeth and Beatrice will probably pull out early next week. To Renew Strike Herbert Daggett, president of Raider Curran Hits Raids A familiar pattern he learned in the 1930's I Devoting a long, involved resolution to the emerged from the NMU convention last week NMU attorney, Herman Cooper, the NMU conven­ as NMU President Joseph Curran attempted tion approved a document lauding Cooper for to cover up his union's strikebreaking and raiding activities. The convention passed a resolution sol­ emnly denouncing such actions and calling for AFLClO punishment of violators, while the NMU pressed its raid on Robin Line and continued its support of District 50 on the American Coal Ships. The resolution called on the Federation to amend the ethical practices code to provide for possible expulsion of unions who raid other members of the Federation and permit themselves to be used by employers to break strikes. It was one of a num­ ber of interesting developments at the convention, which included an impassioned defense of Curran's policies on longshoremen and other issues. Actually, if the AFL-CIO were to follow the pro­ cedures suggested in the resolution, then the NMU would have to be brought up on charges for strike­ breaking against the licensed officers' unions in the coal beef and for its raid against SIU on the Robin Line ships. Here, in brief. Is what the NMU convention put on record on the subjects of raiding and strike­ breaking: • ... "raids between AFL and CIO unions are destructive of the best interests of the unions . . . and . . . of the entire trade union movement . . ." • . . . "there are 'unions' which engage in strike­ breaking activities, . . . These activities are those •f the enemies the trade union movement . . Curran refers to unions in this category as not worthy of being called a trade union. NMU's raid on Robin Line followed 17 unbroken years of SIU representation in this fleet. The SIU signed Us contract in 1940 after the men in the fleet voted for the SIU 199 to one. With the sale of the fleet to Moore-McCormack, the NMU has been bending its energies to oust Seafarers from the ships and take over the jobs for NMU. Putting Squem on Seafarers These NMU tactics include: prevailing on the company to hire NMU men exclusively as replace­ ments on Robin Line ships; sending letters to Sea­ farers on 'the ships urging them to desert their union and Join the NMU; opposing the right of Robin Line crewmembers to vote by secret ballot for a union of their own choosing: utilizing the ma­ "outstanding legal advice and assistance ..." The resolution placed heavy emphasis on divorcing Cooper from NMU policy-making, stating that he left "union policy and program to our officers and membership." The emphasis may derive from the bitter crit­ icism fired at Cooper by Curran's opposition in the last NMU election. At that time, the opposi­ tion accused Cooper of "ruling" the NMU and of dictating the decision to open NMU hiring halls to all comers. Another aspect bearing on the resolution was noted by John Herling, editor of "John Herling's Labor Letter." He pointed out that Curran has been repeatedly blasting the McClellan Commit­ tee; even more so than unions that have been committee targets. Cooper had been questioned recently by the committee in the course of the investigation of the bakers union. Court of Appeals reverse the order issued by Judge Walter Bruchhausen, the strike against Bull Line would be resumed immedi­ ately by his union. The SIU had a hearing October StudyHealth Centers For SIU Ports Extension of SIU health center services to the ports of Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans is now be­ ing studied by headquarters and the SIU Welfare Plan. The services involve free medical examinations and diagnostic service for Seafarers and members of Seafarers families. At present, the SIU Welfare Plan operates the New York health cen­ ter and has long-range plans for building similar centers in the other three major ports. In anticipation of the construc­ tion of the centers; plans are now under consideration involving con­ tract arrangements with local hosp­ itals or other medical facilities in the three outports. These local fa­ cilities would offer the examination and diagnostic services pending construction of the SIU Welfare Plan's own centers. Further details -on the health center pragram will be carried in future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. Amer. Mail Seeks Atom Waste Pact be forthcoming in the near future. The SIU struck Bull Line on August 19 after many weeks of ne­ gotiation had failed to produce an agreement. The Union had de­ manded a 20 percent wage increase for all ratings plu;! West Coast overtime and penalty scales. Co. Turns Down Officen The two officers' unions, which had been negotiating separately with the company, hit the bricks two days later when the company flatly rejected their wage demands. Judge Bruchhauscn had issued his order against the SIU effective October 1 after which SIU pickets were withdrawn, but the two offi­ cers' unions continued their strike against the company. The order barring SIU pickets. Issued under the Taft-Hartley Act, did not affect the officers. US Mates Win Right To Pilot All Lakes Ships CLEVELAND—^A one day strike by the Masters, Mates and Pilots against foreign-flag ships has end­ ed successfully with agreement that some US pilots would be hired to handle foreign-flag ves­ sels on the Lakes. The strike tied up 13 ships at three Lakes ports. Longshoremen, members of the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen, re­ spected the MM&P picket lines. Agreement Reached As a result, agreement was reached to assign some United States pilots to the pilot pool at Kingston and Montreal, where ships entering ^ the Lakes usually pick up their pilot. At present, there are 46 pilots in the pool. Eventually, the agreement calls for a build-up of US pilot num­ bers until half of the pilots in the pool are US citizens. The agree­ ment was negotiated with the Ship­ ping Federation of Canada. SAN FRANCISCO — Crewmem­ bers on American Mail Line ships may soon be riding with a new cargo—radioactive waste. The com­ pany has applied to the Atomic Energy Commission for a license to dispose of radioactive waste on behalf of Boeing Aircraft, a large national defense supplier of air­ craft, missiles and other military products. Oct. 25, 1957 Vol. XiX No. 22 It has been the practice up until now to pack radioactive waste In leak-proof lead containers ^ and dump the containers at sea. The requirements call for the materials PAUI, HALL. Secretary-Treasurer . tt> be jettisoned at a minimum HERBEBX BHAND. Editor. BERNABD 8KAdistance of 150 miles off the con- MAN. Art Editor. HEHMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN nental shelf and a minimum sea SPIVACK. AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL. StaJT Writers. BILL HOODT. GUU Area Repre­ depth of 1,000 fathoms. sentative. The ship handling the waste has Burly 14 to supply the Atomic Energy Com­ Final Dispatch mission with information as to the Inquiring Seafarer ... 10 time, date and location at which Labor Roundup .....7 the waste is dumped overboard. Letters .12. 14 Crewmembers of American Mail veiled or open attacks on the SIU and its leadership. Recent Arrivals Line ships are supplied by the For example, the "no-raiding" resolve contains a Seafarers In Hospitals ....12 "Don't Criticize Big Joe" clause. Those who engage SIU's Pacific District. Seafarers In Action ... in "vlUiflcation" of the "leadership" of union.s are ....10 Shipping Roundup equally guilty, Curran says, and should be brought 7 Your Dollar's Worth .. to justice. It doesn't take any reading between the If a crewmember quits while lines to find that Curran is extremely desirous of a ship is in port, delegates preventing the SIU from bringing the facts of his are asked to contact the hall Publlshtd bIwRRkly »t the hRadquartRr* of tho Soafarort Intarnatlonal Union, At­ career and current activities out into the open. immediately for a replace­ lantic A Oulf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth In a similar vein, the convention passed another ment. Fast action on their part Avanuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacfnth resolution assailing AFL-CIO President George will keep all jobs aboard ship f-4«00. Entorod at aacond class matter Meany as "presumptuous" for disagreeing with Cur­ filled at all times and elimi­ at the Post Cttlce in Brooklyn. NY. under «he Act of Aus- 24. 1*12. ran. Meany's "crime" in Curran's eyes was dressing nate the chance of the ship Curran down for the letter's sabotage of the AFL- sailing shorthanded. )» CIO campaign on the New York waterfront. chinery of the National Labor Relations Board to forestall an election. If this isn't a raid then the NMU doesn't use the same dictionary as the rest of the labor movement. NMU strikclueaking has been equally well-estab­ lished. When the Masters, Mates" and Pilots and Marine Engineers Beneficial Association struck the American Coal ships, NMU members, on orders from their union, walked through the picketlines. They took the ships out under officers recruited off the streets by a company union. District 50. This resolution and others are either thinly SEAFARERS LOG Shorthanded? �r ; October'85,1»57 How Strikes Are Broken WINCHESTER, Va.—The anti-union bias of the Taft-Hart­ ley Act was demonstrated last week when the National Labor Relations Board conducted an election which deprived SEAFARERS Jhm* Threo LOG La. Tug Co. Yields $75 Wage Boost After 4-Day Strike striking rubber workers of their right to vote. The bargaining election, by excluding 300 striking workers at the O'SuIlivan Rubber Heel Company, was aimed at crushing the 17-month-old strike against the company. The election was held among strikebreakers working In the plant since the walkout began. They voted 288 to 5 against the union. Its obvious intent was to decertify the United Rubber Workers Local 511. That union was recognized as bargaining agent for O'SuIlivan workers early in 1956 injan NLRB election in which only two votes were cast against the union. The URW members voted in favor of a walkout early in May, 1956. NEW ORLEANS—^Ending a four-day strike, SIU negotiators signed an agree­ Again, there were only two dissenting ballots. Since the walkout, O'SuIlivan has failed to bargain with the union and hired strikebreak­ ment with Magco Towing Company, Inc., here October 12, winning for towboaters from neighboring states. It was these strikebreakers who were per­ men involved the highest wage scale in this phase of the industry on the Gulf Coast. mitted to vote in the election. The NLRB denied the striking workers their right to representation The SIU's Harbor and company representatives reached a coverage of Magco men and their of their choice under section 9 (c) (3) of the T-H. That provision states that "employees on strike who are not entitled to reinstatement shall Inland Waterways Division stalemate. When an October 7 families by the SIU-HIWD wel­ not be eligible to vote." This section has been continuously under fire deadline passed without further fare plan. , from labor and political leaders -as the most unfair provision of the was certified by the NLRB bargaining talks scheduled, the Other Gains 10-year-old Act. Magco men hit the bricks early as bargaining representa­ Other principal gains won in the President Eisenhower, campaigning for his first term in 1952, rec­ October 8. The striking towboat- new contract include: ognized that the law might be used to break unions. "That must be tive for Magco employees fen were supported solidly by SIU • Two weeks annual vacation. changed. Amer'ca wants no law licensing union-busting and neither A & G men and by SIU-HIWD September 5, 1957, after •do I," he promised, members in the port, who voted , • Seven paid holidays annually. When Taft-Hartley revisions were considered in 1953, it was the Magco towboatmen at New unanimously in their regular mem­ • Vastly improved shipboard liv­ position of organized labor that this section be repealed , and that Orleans and Lake Charles bership meeting October 7 to sup­ ing and working conditions. strikebreakers be denied the right of determining whether or not voted by a greater than 2 to 1 port the strike should the nego­ • Job security guaranteed by workers will be represented by a union of their choice. This, they majority for SIU-HIWD repre­ tiating committee find such action broad seniority provisions and a argued, would be in accordance with the promotion of full and free sentation. necessary "to win a decent and comprehensive grievance and ar­ Collective bargaining. Unions have been unable to win revision of Efforts by the SIU's negotiating honorable agreement." bitration procedure. the act on this issue. team to reach an agreement with The strike also was supported by • Union shop and other union members of Teamsters Local Un­ security clauses. ion 270 employed by the Magnet • A medical examination pro­ Cove Barium Corporation (Magco- cedure providing for exams by bar). Magcobar produces drilling company physicians and the US mud and other essential chemicals Public Health Service with Oschsat a big plant on New Orleans' In­ ncr Clinic in New Orleans to serve dustrial Canal for Louisiana's tide- as a referee at the company's ex­ lands oil exploration and produc­ pense in case of disagrement. tion industry. Investigation of unfair labor practice charges filed by the SIU against American Coal Magco tows exclusively for Mag­ cobar and has an office and a dockShipping is making headway. A National Labor Relations Board field examiner has been side terminal at the Magcobar exploring the numerous instances of company discrimination against the SIU and favor­ plant, in which plant workers are represented by. Teamsters Local itism for the NMU which havet 270. The plant was shut down for taken place in the course of the duration of the strike as Team­ the beef. ster plant workers respected the No activity has been reported in SIU picket line. the last couple of weeks on the $75 Month Wage Boost crewing of ships with two ships, Wage increases provided in the the Cleveland Abbe and Martha agreement range up to $75 a Berry, in indefinite lay-up in Nor­ month. Rates of pay provided in all folk. These two ships had a heavy LOS ANGELES — West Coast classifications are the highest paid seamen are meeting Harry Bridges' overall SIU majority. in this specialized towing field in latest raid on SIU fishermen headThe company nas refused to the Gulf area. Indicate whether it would give on amid threats of a coastwise Abbe and Berry crewmembers Economic gains, measured in shipping tie-up by Bridges' long­ preference on rehiring when and terms of increased wages and shoremen. if the ships come out of lay-up. shorter work schedules resulting Despite all the recent "unity" When the Coal Miner crew was laid from the SIU-HIWD campaign, talk put out by Bridges and his off recently, and subsequently re­ ranged from $41.50 a month for International Longshoremen's & hired, such preference was given. deckhands to $108 for captains and Warehousemen's Union, neither A third vessel, the Casimir Pul­ $115 for mates, the latter being the fishermen nor the deep-sea aski, has been delayed in Italy for the rating in which the greatest in­ sailors have been taken -in. The almost four weeks and is appar­ equities existed prior to SIU- sardine fieet is still operating de­ ently in no hurry to get back to HIWD representation. spite ILWU pickets "protesting" a the States where cargoes may be In addition to wage increases, contract gained after a two-week scarce. the agreement also provides for strike by the SIU Seine & Line Seeks Scrap Cargoes Fishermen's Union. Actually the contract pitch is a cover-up for a In its hunt for cargo, the com­ Bridges move to take over the fish­ pany has filed a second bid with ing fleet.' the Federal Maritime Board for an SIU oldlimers taking part in the coal beef pause (or coffee break exception to its charter which Back ^lU Fishermen on Thomas Paine en route from Le Harve to Rouen. They are Families of Seafarers quali­ would permit it to carry scrap. The All of the SIU Pacific District (l-r): P. Gladden, AB, and Fred Blankenber'g, AB Maint. F. Delafied for benefits under the terms of the Government charters unions, including the Sailors penha, BR, has back to camera. limit the company to the coal trade SIU Welfare Plan can now Union, Marine Firemen and Marine exclusively. Tramp shipowners and the charter terms while there are a list drafted for another ship. obtain up to six blood trans­ Cooks, plus the SIU Cannery Work­ several private operators are re­ privately-owned ships available for ers Union, the Southern California The SIU also charged that Sea­ fusions during each hospital portedly protesting relaxation of the trade. MTD Port Council and the Mari­ farers who were fully qualified for stay, not just five as reported The unfair labor charges deal jobs were denied employment on time Trades Department in Wash­ in the last issue of the LOG. ington are supporting the SIU fish­ with several types of discrimina­ various meaningless technicalities. Transfusions will be covered ermen. Matching the Bridges' tion. One group relates to the un­ NMU men, who were non-qualified, threats, members of the SUP, justified firing of a large number were hired in many instances over at the rate of $20 each up to MFOW and MCS here are refusing of SIU men. The company went in the protests of the SIU as the com­ a maximum of $120, apart to work overtime in port on Pacific vei-y heavily for this tactic for a pany leaned over backwards to from all other benefits. Among SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping while. Other charges relate to the give the NMU a Helping hand. Maritime Association vessels, in the other new benefits under slowed down in this port with only rehiring of NMU men who had al­ turn cutting out overtime work for Denied Equal Time the SIU plan are the elimina­ a couple of vessels calling into the ready been fired by ships' officers. the longshoremen. Various other instances of dis­ area. There were no vessels paying In one instance, the company re­ crimination are specified In the The dispute arose after the Seine tion of the "$50 deductible" off during the past period, while hired three NMU engine depart­ charges including giving the NMU & Line Fishermen's Union struck provision covering hospitalonly two, the Ames Victory and the ment men and demoted the chief extra time to meet requirements for an increase in the price paid surgical claims, retroactive to Coe Victory (Vlctoi-y Carriers), engineer who had fired them. by the canneries to the boatownei*s and denying equal time extensions October 1, 1957. Seafarers signed on. and won a boost to $55 per ton. to the SIU. Violated Court Order The ILWU Fishermen's Union, The findings of the Board on will still have to pay the first Company violations of the court The Flomar, Calmar (Calmar), Local 33, then put in a bid for $80 Hurricane, Young America, Yaka order under which the crews are these charges will have an impor­ $50 of hospital charges on a ton which admittedly could drive (Waterman), aiid the Steel Execu­ hired are also the subject of SIU tant bearing on the outcome of the claims filed before that date. the canneries right out of busi­ tive (Isthmain) were in port to be- charges. In one case, the NMU beef. For instance, if the Board Under the change, the plan ness. ILWU pickets then unsuccessserviced. All vessels were reported faikd to submit a list of applicants rules that fired Seafarers have to now covers all charges up to j fully attempted to tie up the SIU in good shape with no major beefs, for a specific ship as required by be reinstated, it would change the according to SIU port agent Marty the hiring order. The company relative strength of the competing the specified limit in benefits. ' fishing fleet. About 100 boats ai-e I said to be involved. groups on the ships. permitted the NMU to substitute Breithoff. NLRB Investigating SIU Charges Against Coal Co. Pacific SiU Fights Raid By Bridges Six Transfusions Paid By Plan 'Frisco On Slow Bell ';S i- �r-'hcv nor Azalea City Takes Crew; Ready For 'Lift-On' Run MOBILE—Conversion of Pan-Atlantic's Azalea City into a trailership was completed early this week and she took on a full crew for a trial run up to Newark. The vessel, the second to undergo conver--^ sion, Js expected to join the Seas, Claiborne, Madaket, Citrus Gateway City in the Miami- Packer (Waterman); Steel King, Crew of the Steel Artisan (Isthmian) celebrates the safety awar^ presented to the. ship lost month. Seafarers include Joe Justus, Lee Curry, safety committee chairman; Bill Linker, Ray Brown, Harry Geire, Frank Buhl, Jim Libenz and Harry Benner, ship's delegate. Banquet Proves Safety PaysOff "That," announced Harry Benner as he leaned back in his chair, "was what I call a good steak." Fellow Seafarers from the Steel Artisan who were cleaning their plates at a crew banquet heartily agreed with him. The occasion for all the steaks and appropriate bev­ the crew was happy to be honored, over to provide the ship with a erages was the hospitality of he said, but the award started a slew of new magazines. the Isthmian Steamship Company. The company had presented the crew with a $250 cash award tor a three-month accident-free record. Actually, Benner said, the ship has not had a lost-time accident in the past five months. What to Do? Benner was ship's delegate on the Artisan when the company made Its surprise award. Naturally number of lengthy discussions as to the best way of disposing of the dough. Suggestions Fly For a while suggestions flew as thick and fast as flies on a monkey, but after talking it over, the crew decided they would have a night on the town. Even the bookworms aboard were satisfied, Benner re­ ported, as there was enough left Ship's safety chairman Lee Curry declared that the award system would help cut down ship­ board accidents. "It gives the gang more incentive to be careful in the future." As for the next award. Curry said, "I think we have a month's clean record already, and will certainly try to come through the next two ship-shape. Houston coastwise trailer trade soon after its tests. Another PanAtlantic vessel is nearing comple­ tion and should crew up within a month. It has been a very good period on the shipping side. The'men on the beach are taking advantage of the number of berths available and the increasing number of relief Jobs being filled around the port and are being very choosy before shipping out. There has been much discussion among the men here concerning the new welfare benefit gains, re­ ports Cal Tanner, port agent. The recent elimination of the fiftydollar deductible feature covering hospital-surgical benefits and the increased number of blood trans­ fusions available under the plan came in for a lot of favorable com­ ment. The Mobile branch and its mem­ bership wish to extend their sym­ pathy to the family of Brother Les­ ley Joyner who recently passed away. Brother Joyner had been shipping out of this port for years and was well known here. There were 16 vessels in port during the past two-week period. The ships paying off, signing on and in transit included the Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Pioneer, Alcoa Cav­ alier, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa Partner, Monarch of the (Isthmian); Del Alba, Del Norte (Mississippi); Ocean Deborah (Ocean Trans.) and the Longview Victory (Victory). Next period, Tanner predicted, should be Just as good. There' are 12 vessels expected In during that period so far, and a couple of Waterman vessels are due to hit the Gulf area. They might come to Mobile for payoff. Pursers Pay 1st Pensions The first pension awarded by the SOA pension plan was presented last month to a retiring member of the SlU-affiUated Staff Officers' Ass'n. The benefit was the first that a ship's purser has ever" re­ ceived under a union-established pension program. The recipient of the benefit is J. Warren Bergen, who retired on October 1 after 12 years as a purs­ er. Bergen's benefit will be $70 a month. The SOA Pension Plan was established in June, 1957, and is maintained by employer contribu­ tions. It pays normal, reduced, early retirement and disability pen­ sions, up to a maximum of $100 a month. A N all-foo-common accident in the black gang is the flqreback which takes place on occasion after light­ ing off a burner. The procedure for averting flarebacks is simple enough. A) You stand to one side with your face turned away as much as possible; B) You keep your shirt on. Keeping your head out of the way is the best guorantee of avoiding painful faciei burns and possible serious damage to your eyesight. And a long-sleeved shirt offers you some protection from forearm and torso burns. It's easy to remember and it pays off in the form of a safe trip. Keep Your Shirt On! An SlU Ship is a Safe Ship �: ortoHr u. mr S-EAFARERS ' LOG Another BME Oldtlmer Gets Pension Rash Of Anfi-Labor Laws May Be Worst Since T-H WASHINGTON—The low-intensity drive by some lawmakers and business groups for new controls over union activities is expected to mushroom by next January into the worst rash of labor control legislation since the Taft-Hartley Act was passed over a Presdential veto in 1947, The much - ballyhooed Others would end the tax exemp­ of business operations has been a charges of corruption against tion of unions under so-called cor­ fertile field for racket "unions" in BME President Ray McKay (left) congratulates Chief Engineer Andrew Karklin, 71, wha retired last month. Karklin, who was an engineer for 34 years, last sailed with Victory Carriers. The BME Pension Plan pays pensioners a $100 month benefit, exclusive of Social Security. . • a liandful of unions and labor of­ ficials tias given impetus to ef­ forts to legislate against all unions. The feeling sparked by disclosures by the Senate labor-management investigating committee is that the climate Is ripe for adoption of at least some restrictive measures. A key to Congressional action will be the attitude taken by leading menribers of the Senate commit­ tee. Among the variety of bilis being readied are proposals calling for a national "right to work" law, for broadening the anti-trust laws to cover labor unions and for polic­ ing of union finances, welfare and pension funds, political activity, in­ ternal elections and other fields. Sputnik Affects US Shipping Futnre; Need For Strong Merchant Fleet Seen Aside from giving a shot-in-the-arm to Communist morale the launching of the Soviet artificial moon "Sputnik" poses new problems for the American merchant marine. The Sputnik threat is two-fold. It raises anew the dispute over the role of US ships in the defense picture. It also prom-> — Ises a squeeze on merchant the "pushbutton" concept overlooks Vietnam, Korea, Formosa and many marine appropriations if there the fact that the solidity and other areas where our foreign pol­ should be any diversion of Govern­ ment funds into a "crash" missile and satellite program. The concern over Sputnik lies In the fact that in the justified furore over the satellite and mis­ sile programs the need for a bal"anced economy and a balanced de­ fense program might be lost to view. As Senator John Butler of Maryland put it in a recent letter to' the "Baltimore Sun," "No one .Who knows anything about our de­ fense requirements has contributed In any way to . . . opinion that the atomic and now-dawned satellite .ages have materially watered down 4he old claim that the merchant marine is the fourth arm of de­ fense. "To the contrary," Butler said, "our enlightened military planners recognize that if we are to main­ tain our defense outposts abroad in a state of instant readiness . . . we must depend now more than ever before upon a well-equipped, up-to-date American flag merchant fleet . . ." Butler's viewpoint received a strong "second-the-motion" from one who should know—General Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Twining declared that it was "in­ credible" to him that anyone would seriously argue against an Ameri­ can merchant marine. "I assure you", he wrote Butler, "that such views are not held by the Joint Chiefs of Staff." On the contrary. Twining declared that if a nuclear catastrophe does come, the American merchant marine "would play a most vital role" in restoring a shattered world. The merchant marine's defense role had been under fire even before the Soviet Union an­ nounced it had successfully tested an intercontinental missile and then proved its claim by launch­ ing the earth satellite. The argu­ ment had been raised that the "pushbutton" era had arrived and that a merchant marine would no longer be essential. In the view of shipping interests. strength of the rest of the economy and of our allies still calls for a healthy merchant fleet. Without a strong economy, without the fuel, ores, and other necessities of in­ dustry and without a healthy ex­ port market, the US would not have the resources to build the complex and costly equipment at the end of the "pushbutton." Shipping gi-oups and many de­ fense planners have also argued that conventional troops, troop car­ riers, freight carriers and trans­ oceanic supply lines are still vital in the "pushbutton" era to hold and occupy bases, to supply allies and as a weapon of diplomacy. The appearance of US ships in Poland with food for hungry Poles is more impressive in that area than hydro­ gen bomb tests. Similarly, the hardpressed Turks, now under fire from Russia and Syria, would be defense, less without US-transported arms, and would be short of basic food supplies were it not for US agri­ cultural surplus hauled by US ships. The same holds true for SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held reguiorly every two weeks on Wednesdoy nights ot 7 PM in oil SlU ports. All Seoforers ore expected to ottend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegrom (be sure to include registrotion number). The next SlU meetings will be: . October 30 November 13 November 27 December I icy depends on staunch allies, and where so-called "small wars" are always a possibility. Tough Sledding Ahead Merchant marine backers agree they will face some tough sledding in the next Congress which may seek to cut back on shipping funds, as on other appropriations, to help pay the tab for missiles and rockets. However, they argue that such cutbacks are false economy, because they would deprive the Government of much tax revenue derived from shipping companies, shipyards, seamen and other marltime workers. Runaway and foreign fiag ships bring no such revenues to the US. On the political side, the domes­ tic remains of the US Communist Party have had theh* first reason to cheer in many months with the launching of the Soviet satellite. It seems unlikely though, that one earth satellite or ten would stop the steady drop-off in US party membership that followed the crushing of the Hungarian rebel­ lion. Reds Exploit Sputnik Overseas though, it is another story, with the current Red line being to point to the satellite as an example of the ''superiority" of Communist society. According to the latest Party line. Sputnik proves that the triumph of world Communism is "inevitable." An Interesting sidelight to the "superiority" of Communist so­ ciety for at least one segment of the US and western Red member­ ship was revealed recently by novelist Howard Fast, who quit the Communists after Hungary. Fast told how the Russians are holding out on several hundred thousand in ruble royalties due him on Russian reprints of his books. Evidently, western authors who were in the Red's favor could al­ ways count on Russian government promotion and distribution of their writings and plenty of fat royalty checks. "Moscow gold." it seems, was more than just a phrase for them. rupt leadership and ban persons with past criminal records from all union positions. Bills for welfare fund controls have the endorse­ ment of the AFL-CIO. While the Senate probers' jurisdiction covers "improper activities in the labor or management field," the manage­ ment phase of the inquiry has large been ignored up until now except where it could be used as a focal point for new charges against unions. Stage Is Set Thus the stage appears to be set, according to <^most observers, for a concerted drive for a na­ tional law "right to work" law similar to the one 18 states already have on the books. This would ban the union shop and other forms of union security protection as a first step in killing off what anti-laborites like to call the "monopoly privileges of organized labor." Another bill likely to get some serious consideration with labor backing is one to end the "no man's land" between the overlap­ ping jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board and the 48 state boards. At present, due to a US Supreme Court decision last March, cases for which the NLRB would apparently have jurisdiction but which it fails to take up can­ not be heard by the state labor boards either. This "twilight zone" the past. The only actual labor bill that passed the last session of Congress was one excluding workers at US bases overseas from the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act. A bill requiring public disclosure of union financial reports filed un­ der Taft-Hartley passed the Sen­ ate only. Increases in minimum wages and extending the coverage of workers under the law never got out of committee. Bills to formally recognize the legality of the maritime hiring hall didn't get that far. List Details In Cables To Union When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following Information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, rthe port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ships' crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. Lakes Co. Bows, QIC's Vote Seamen on the SS Ball Brothers picket their vessel to protest com­ pany tactics to block representation by the SIU Great Lakes District. The walkout spurred a request by Tomlinson Corp. for an early NLRB vote. The men l-r) are: P. White, J. Heard, A. V. Wokojance, Clarence Arnold, Toney Fender and Frank Camaida. DETROIT—An attempt by Tomlinson Fleet Corp. to hold off an NLRB election aboard their vessels fell through last week as crewmembers on one of their ships walked off in jrotest of the company's de--*-" aying tactics. As a result of tics, the men on the Ball Broth­ the walkout, company officials ers struck the vessel as soon as came to terms with the SIU Great Lakes District in calling for an early election. News of the company's endeav­ ors to exclude certain crew mem­ bers from voting spurred crewmembers aboard the SS Ball Broth­ ers into striking the vessel. The company had sought to ex­ clude the men from voting on the grounds that such had been the case in a 1955 election in which an­ other union's bid for representa­ tion was thrown out. On hearing of these stalling. tac­ she tied up at the Berwind-Superior dock. Licensed members on the ship refused to cross the lines. The pickets stayed around the ship for two days before the company agreed to the District's xequest. Voting among the seamen aboard the company's nine vessels began October 18. Some 235 men are ex­ pected to vote. Fred Farnen, GLD secretary-treasurer, has reported that the District has received sign­ ed pledge cards from a majority of the eligible men in the ninship fieet. 'M •. >• •< J '' I • \ 1 &I II • I; i •-1 �Pac» Ms p - M, h , SEAFdkElik LOG SIU-HIWD Men Manning New Drill Mud' Run NEW ORLEANS—The SIU-HIWD this week rounded ou the first quarter of its contractual relationship with Baroid Division of the National Lead Co. in a maritime operation which in many respects is-*unique by comparison with barge, "Mr. George," which was other SlU-contracted harbor specially-designed for Baroid and pppp-^ ; is reputed to be the only one of its kind in the world. working knowledge of the use of Is Experimental Craft Baroid products" in the petroleum The Mr. George, as it is known industry since they are in direct in the industry although the offi­ personal contact with the com­ cial name is the George L. Rat- pany's oil field customers. cliffe, admittedly is an experi­ The crew of "Mr. George," mental craft. It is equipped with which is based at Venice, La., propulsion machinery, but this works on a schedule of seven days proved to be inadequate in actual on board and seven days off. operation with the result that an­ Are Skilled Boatmen other SIU-HIWD contracted oper­ The tugboatmen who man Ba­ ator, G & H Towing Co., has been closely identiffed with this phase roid's towboats are the common of the Baroid operation. The G & denominator that give the fleet H tug H. O. Weatherbee has been close kinship with other SIU inland engaged on round-the-clock status operations. These men are skilled in moving and standing by "Mr. boatmen, most of them veterans George" in the tidelands operation. in the industry who possess an in­ timate knowledge of the canal and "Mr. George" contains elaborate bayou waterways which they ply machinery 'for mixing, weighing in the everyday pursuit of.their and transporting Baroid products occupation. They run, as the occa­ to oil well sites in the Gulf. SIU- sion demands, on trips of from HIWD men employed on the barge overnight to seven and eight days' not only are required to be expert duration. seamen, but must have a good When at the terminal, crew mem­ bers sleep at their homes in the New Orleans area. Aboard the boats, their quarters are as ade­ quate as limited space will permit "Mr. George" (top) Is Baroid service barge. Experimental craft, and are comfortably outfitted, in specially designed, is said to be only one of its kind in the world. accordance with the SIU-HIWD Below, veteran boatman Copt. A. S. TuBier stands at wheel of agreement, Wiith inner-spring mat­ Baroid towboat Tony. tresses, reading lights, fans for each bunk and other conveniences boats Include a captain, mate and completed a collective bai'gainlng usually associated with suitable deckhand. agreement with the Baroid man­ shipboard living conditions. The Representation of these boatmen agement which won for the men three-man crews which handle the by the SIU-HIWD is the direct in the fleet wage increases ranging usual one and sometimes two-barge result of the SIU's stepped-up from $50 to $7A a month, SIUtows moved by the small, compact campaign to help inland waterways HIWD welfare plan protection f<» workers in this Gulf Coast area to the men and their families. Union improve their wages and working Job security guarantees and im­ proved working conditions. conditions. The NLRB election eariy in Since then, the men in the fleet June, which resulted in a victory have benefitted from on-the-spot for SIU representation by a 5 to 1 representation by SIU patrolmen assigned from the New Orleana LAKE CHARLES—There was a majority of the men in the 22-man SIU hall and a harmonious UnionBaroid unit, was the culmination slight increase in shipping during management in keep­ of a quiet, efficient, three-monthsthe past period, not as much as long campaign. On August I, an ing with therelationship Baroid towboat Melinda is one of boots that push "Mr. George" terms of the new expected. The port received a around. Towboat crews must be skilled boatmen with intimate collective bargaining agreement. SIU-HIWD negotiating committee couple of requests from Houston knowledge of Louisiana's canals and bayous. for replacements, but there were no men handy to take the jobs. The Council Grove, Cantlgny, Government Camp, Bents Fort, Bradford Island, Royal Oak, CS Baltimore (Cities Service), Val Chera (Heron), Del Sol (Missis­ sippi) and the Ideal X (Pan-Atlan­ tic) were in port during the last two weeks. All were reported in good shape. and inland waterways operators. Baroid's marine operation re­ volves around the company's big New Orleans plant which grinds barite, a heavy ore, and other ma­ terials to produce drilling mud and chemicals essential to Louisiana's Important tidelands oil exploration and production industry. Has No 'Customers' Unlike most SlU-contracted tow­ ing operations, the Baroid fleet has no outside "customers." It is en­ gaged solely in transporting raw materials to the Baroid plant on the Industrial Canal and deliver­ ing finished products by the barge load along Louisiana's network of coastal waterways to the com­ pany's clientele which includes dis­ tributors of Baroid products and drilling contractors and major pe­ troleum producers. In addition to the fleet of four small pusher-type towboats, SIUHIWD members man a big service All Quiet In Lk. Charles Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ i- • LOG'S Gulf area correspondent, Bill Moody (2nd from right], gets first-hand facts for occompanying story from Port Captain Dayton A. Smith. Also getting into conversation are HIWD mem­ bers Gerald, Dunbar end M. Albert* Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT Jobs and then demanding to come up with equal overtime when the easier jobs come along. This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT jobs as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able Jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier Job comes along he can make up the overtime he turned down before. Making up a Baroid low are HIWD membert Jerry Geribfd (knooling) and Jerry Turner. While aboard towbeato, men enjoy lop condiliont under SIU-HIWD agreement with company, even though living space h limited. �October «S. IMf SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORIH LOG Protection On The Beach Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Living Costs Leveiing Off Face Serea US Whalers Now Making Comeback SAN FRANCISCO — Cries of This is a good month to buy 1957 cars and refrigerators, women^s "Thar she blows," and "she's and children's coats, poultry and pork. sounding," are again heard on Living costs actually are leveling off after an almost steady rise of American-flag ships as whaling, 19 months. The third major inflation since the end of World War II once the backbone of American in­ boosted your cost of living almost six percent from March 1956 to dustry and life, makes its come­ October '57. back. The inflation finally has been slowed down, at least for awhile, by Three vessels have been lower food prices and lower raw-material prices in some industries equipped for whaling in San hit by recession as moderate-income families were priced out of the Pablo by Del Monte Fishing Com­ market. Even the steel mills, whose successive boosts of the past three pany and are now In action hunt­ years were in large part responsible for the inflation, now are begin­ ing the huge 100,000-pound mam­ ning to cut steel prices. mals. Food Coming Down The methods remain the same, A recent drop of three percent in the Dun & Broadstreet wholesale but the uses have changed. The food price index forecasts the lower food prices due this winter and blubber is still boiled down to oil already appearing in stores. Especially notable are lower tags on pork as In days of old, but it is now products and coffee, with some sold to manufacturers of soap, lower-grade beef cuts also tum­ paint and lipstick. Some ranch­ bling from their recent lofty levels. ers. it is reported, even feed it to For your information, stores' pri­ their cattle. vate-brand bagged coffees have A Seafarer on the beach in New York signs application for an been reduced more sharply than The meat, and whatever is left interest-free loan in headquarters. Low cost feeding via meal vacuum-packed advertised brands, over, is put into the grinder and which tend to come down reluct­ book discounts and loans for emergencies are available through sold to mink farmers, pet food pro­ antly during a price decline. Note ducers and chicken raisers. the Welfare Plan for men on the beach between jobs. also that some stores have cut cof­ fee prices more drastically than others. Tags on most bagged cof­ fees now range from 75 to 90 cents a pound compared to 96 cents to VANCOUVER, BC—^Negotiations are underway to obtain a standard union contract cov­ $1.11 for most vacuum packs. It will be cheaper this fall to ering all unlicensed personnel operating out of Vancouver on ships of the SIU Canadian feed your car as well as your fam­ District. ily. The gasoline industry has been fields. For example. Black­ September 1, 1957. The 836 vessels One obstacle in the past to ferent unable to make its recent price in­ ball Ferries do not provide accom- include passenger ships, ferries, creases stick in the face of heavy such a contract had been the modatipn for the crews, and the freighters, bulk carriers, tugs, supplies and consumer resistance. number of unions represent­ men work on a shift basis. This, and dredges and a number of special­ Now pertoleiun companies are wages paid in specialized fields, will ized ships and equipment. Since gradually cutting gas prices in ing these men in the port. But be considered in the contract. then the District has been certified the recent merger with the West state after state. Tags on some on about 30 more ships, and con­ The District also announced that lumber and copper products also have been trimmed. Prices of textile Coast Seamen's Union has removed there were over 800 vessels under tracted companies have added three this barrier. products, especially cottons, are at bargain levels. the Canadian SIU banner as of more vessels to their fleets. A wage conference of rank and Houses, Doctors Costly But be warned that the halt in inflation by no means indicates your file SIU members, which convened living costs are going to come down signiflcantly. The price cuts are in the Vancouver hall on May 2nd, irregular, and may only last the winter of relatively low food prices. drafted standardization proposals Several basic costs as housing and medical care are still rising. Medi­ for the negotiation committee. The cal care has risen more than any other cost-of-living items and has leading proposal was a call for become a major cost-of-living problem. Overall hospital costs have more realistic scale of wages. In­ Improved pension plane and with union over wages and Increased 132 percent since 1946. The average hospital bill has gone creased wages have been a focal point in every labor contract ne­ Social Security still fall far short dismissals. up from $88.85 to $181.13 in this period. 4^ t 4 Here are buying recommendations for November buying opportunties: gotiation in this port because of the of providing retired workers with CARS: Dealers again are stuck this November with over 800,000 un­ wide difference in earnings and cost the necessities of life. Speakers Delegates to the United Packing­ sold 1957-model cars, even as the 1958 models are beginning to move of living on Canada's west coast as addressing the two-day AFL-CIO house Workers contract policy con­ out. Dealers in some areas are offering 1957 models at $50 over their compared with the much lower Industrial Union Dept. conference ference have voted to press for a levels on the east coast. on pension plans told of how 30-hour work week and an im­ Invoice costs. Proposed increased wages are "three-fourths of those now over proved severance system based on The best-selling major 1957 models proved to be, in this order: Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, Buick, Oldsmobile, Fontiac, Mercury, Dodge, pro-rated and range from 33 per­ 65 years of age have income from the amount of meat produced. Cadillac, Chrysler, DeSoto, Rambler, Studebaker. Consumer resistance cent and higher. Other changes in­ all sources of less than $1,000 a UPWA leaders have termed the 40year. The average income of a hour week as economically ob­ to high prices of cai's has been especially hard on sales of medium- clude: price models. More people are buying the big thi-ee "popular-price" • increased meal and lodging retired couple Is less than $30 a solete. The Impact of jtutomation week." The lUD expressed full on the indastry and the accelerat­ makes, the sales figures show. money. support of disclosure legislation ing pace of mechanization have For 1958, Nash and Hudson will be no more. American Motors Is • an hourly standard standby covering pension plans. The de­ added to the workers' difficulties. concentrating on the growingly popular Rambler. It is bringing back partment said that such legislation In addition, a royalty fund based the 100 inch-wheelbase Rambler of 1955, in line with the growing in­ rate. would have been passed by the on the number of pounds of meat terest in more compact cars, as well as continuing the 108-inch Rambler. • continuous 8-hour day, 8 AM last session of Congress had it not produced was recommended to But standard transmission six-cylinder engines are fast disappearing to 5 PM, for deck, engine and stew­ been for the strenuous objections ease the plight of workers affected despite tlieir comparative operating economy and lower initial cost. ard daymen. of the National Association of by plant shutdowns. One means of COATS, SNOWSUITS: Heavier price cutting on women's and chil­ • improvements in coffee time Manufacturers, the Chamber of achieving these goals it was an­ dren's coats and snowsuits starts with the Veterans' Day sales. Commerce and the insurance In­ nounced would be through an Nylon snowsuits are gaining in popularity. Their prices have come clauses. dustry. down to no more than those of cotton snowsuits. Two-piece nylon While seeking a standard con­ amendment to the Wage-Hour Act. snowsuits are available this year for $8-$12. But avoid embroidered tract for men working on the ships Contracts with the major meat and braided sets. They often cost $2 more than a similar Set without and along the waterfront, the ne­ A National Labor Relations producers expire Sept. 1, 1959. the decorations. gotiating committee has recognized Board examiner has ruled Kohler 4" i 4REFRIGERATORS: Families who need refrigerators would be well- that there will be variations in dif- Co. of Kohler, Wisconsin, guilty of Although accepting an agree­ advised to shop the forthcoming midwinter clearances of 1957 models. unfair labor practices and recom­ ment on wage increases, 18,600 Current prices are the lowest they've been since 1947. But some man­ mended that nearly all of the per­ Communications Workers at Ohio ufacturers are raising prices xif 1958 models 3-4 percent. sons on strike should be given Bell Telephone Co. terminated FOOD: Besides pork, this Is the month to featime poultry items in their jobs back when the walkout their three-week strike and re­ your main dishes. Big supplies of fryers and roasters have forced ends. The strike, still in progress, turned to work under their old down prices. Another good value this month is stewing chickens. They Under the rules of the SIU, v/as called on April 5, 1954 by contract because of the company's cost more per pound than broilers, but provide more meat in relation any member can nominate him­ Local 833 of the UAW. The ex­ last-minute insistence on an un­ to bone. Stewers are available for fricassees, casseroles, a la king and self for meeting chairman, read­ aminer held that those whose jobs acceptable issue. The company de­ otlier main dishes. ing clerk or any other po.st that were not filled by June 1, 1954, manded a provision that would Turkey supplies are record large and turkeys are relatively cheap may be up for election before were entitled to get them back. take away all service credit on va­ this month, for regular dinners as well as Thanksgiving. More turkeys the membership, including com­ That was the date of the first un­ cations, sickness benefits and pen­ now are sold oven-ready (drawn and cleaned). Figure that a 12-pound mittees, such as the tallying fair labor practice by the company sions from those on strike. CWA ready to cook turkey is the equivalent of a 15-pound dressed turkey committees, financial commit­ which changed the walkout from Director Martin Hughes said he (with head and feet left on, and not yet drawn). Either will provide tees and other gruops named by an economic sti'ike to one over had "never seen such insincerity about 20 generous servings. All turkeys are sharply lower in price the membership. unfair labor practices. If necessary, and dishonest trickery on the part than a year ago, but large ones over 18-pounds are especially cheap. Since SIU membership meet­ he said, the company should dis­ of the company in all the years I Some markets are offering the big bird at almost half last year's prices. ing officers are elected at the charge employes hired since that have sat at the bargaining table." Cheese is in heavy supply and the US Agriculture Department has start of each meeting, those who date to make room for returning T. W. Robinson, a federal concili­ been trying desperately to promote it so people will eat more. But wish to run for those meeting strikers. Among the unfair labor ator, told the company he had processors and distributors have the selling prices rigged so despite offices can do so. practices committed by the com­ never heard any other employer the heavy supplies,-prices are noticeably higher than a year ago. pany was the failure to bargain insist on such a demand. Seek Standard Canadian Pact Throw In For A Meeting Job •S �m* KifU SEAFARERS LOG October, S5. 1957 p lilii:: i -, • pr, • Locked in crane platform, trailer body is hoisted vertically to deck level. Crane and truck then travel horizontally in-board until they are positioned over hatch. Crane extension (top of photo) overhangs dock during loading but folds back at joint (upper left) while ship's at sea. After depositing and releasing trailer body, the traveling lift emerges from the hold for another 22-ton load.-^ �October 18,188T ..X---•n.r^». »f.'. $EAi •• ..*r. r»f NiM LOG • S.- • — '. -J. - iij.: •••-«• •'••'•*•••• »•'*••";>••' ,.i- • -iijl- ' n-;: f"-: •••• ;'• : .f ? .4;, O THE SEA WITH Members of ship's deck and engine gang gather around life-ring for standard shipboard photo. A demonstrafion of how to load a ship in a hurry was given at Port Newark when the Gateway City, first of Waterman-Pan-Atlantic's trailer-carriers, came in on its maiden voyage. The Gateway City is a product of the company's plans for moving truck-loads of cargo by sea without the necessity of time-consuming handling of individual packages. ipiiiii J. F. Austin's gang includes (1 to r) D. Fitzgerald, Austin, F. Tate, W. Hinton, 1. Matthews, E. Webb. ;• were built with releasing gear which permitted them to be lifted off their wheels, and with reinforced corner posts strong enough to support up to four other trailer bodies stacked atop them in the hold. if NJ Governor Robert Meyner (center) lunches with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Malcom McLean (right). Crane maintenance man, William K. Rob­ inson, stands alongside hatch. Gateway City steaming to sea show's "blister" built onto side of hull, crane ejjtension folded back in place. c 'i •M Originally, the company had planned to build "roll-on, roll-off" ships but substituted "lift-on" ships instead. Specially-designed truck trailers The heart of the system is in the shipboard traveling cranes. Two cranes are being built onto each lift-on ship, one fore and one aft. The entire crane can travel lengthwise on wheeled legs along rails. In addi­ tion, the crane operator can maneuver a trailer-carrying lift at right ongles to the ship, moving up and down or across the deck. Some ospects of the operation ore pictured on this page. ,.2 •"--1 W. D. Thiemonge, crew pantry, is shown at work while loading's going on. Fully-loaded ship shows radically-new deck gear. Note how entire crane body can move forward or aft on rails to any hatch. I y\ �l*Mr« SEAFARERS October M, mf LOG Who's The Bosun Hero Anyway? October 2 Through October 15 Registered Deck A Port • 7 19 4 13 5 0 4 7 11 9 12 10 7 16 Boston .... » e e e e e e • t 7 New York.. •ee^eeeeet 63 Philadelphia taeeeeeeeeeeo 28 Baltimore ••eeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee 44 Norfolk . •oeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 31 Savannah eeeteeedeeeeeeeeeaeee 8 New Orleans Lake Charles Bosun James F. Lamb has a little difficulty showing off ninemonth-old daughter Jayne in the headquarters cafeterio. It seems that Jayne has made ber mind up to see the rest of the building under her own steam. First IIS Wine Tanker Makes Maiden Voyage > ee ee ee • Port Boston Norfolk . Savannah Tampa .. Lake Charles 7 30 40 7 25 24 17 27 Deck A Total Deck a 858 356 Deck A 8 44 13 26 6 1 6 42 37 5 21 6 8 33 Deck 4 9 1 6 4 0 1 6 8 1 15 1 0 17 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c 1 36 13 18 3 4 3 26 34 14 18 0 8 26 •tnw. A • 3 25 6 7 6 0 2 11 12 5 15 22 11 13 Cnf. Stnvr. A 238 138 232 Shipped Eng. a Cng. A CM. 4 62 13 27 5 S 7 16 23 8 29 16 14 15 Bne. A 120 Deck a Ens. A OtCK 4 13 1 12 1 0 3 12 8 7 13 1 2 10 34 7 31 11 2 9 24 33 9 17 14 20 16 a Eng. C 0 6 0 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 stew. A 1 26 2 17 3 3 8 29 37 3 18 5 6 24 Stew. a 1 5 4 5 7 0 2 7 12 4 6 4 9 8 Tefal 'A a 11 49 14 25 18 0 8 25 35 14 33 36 27 37 Total Ren. 27 208 60 127 65 15 31 95 131 38 104 84 78 95 Staw. Total A Total Total Reg. 74 826 332 1158 a Stew. Stew. Total a C A 2 9 4 5 2 0 2 6 10 1 6 1 2 8 Total 16 159 46 102 47 15 23 70 96 24 71 48 51^ 58 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 10 106 28 61 12 8 15 97 108 22 57 11 22 83 a Total a 10 31 6 23 7 0 6 24 26 9 34 3 4 35 Total Total c Ship. 1 15 0 6 1 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 2 21 152 34 90 20 8 21 123 139 31 91 14 26 120 NEW YORK—^America's first wine tanker, the SS Angelo Houston Petri, arrived in this port last week with a cargo of some Wilmington .. 2,500,000 gallons of California wine. Manned by members San Francisco of the SIU Pacific District Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Cng. Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total a c A c a B c Ship. a c A A A she is destined to mark a new alii and Davitto, Margo, Mission Total 256 73 87 14 180 12 218 890 6 204 58 640 32 Bell, Hartley and Lejon wines. Tophase in American merchant gether^ these wines comprise ap­ shipping. SIU shipping backtracked again last period, dropping to the lowest point for the past Built at Bethlehem Steel ship­ proximately 22 percent of all the 21 months. Registration also fell off during the period. The total number of men dis­ yards in San Francisco, the 530-foot wine consumed in the United States. tanker is owned and operated by patched was 890; registration was 1,158. United Vintners, producers of Ital­ Because of strict health require­ Lay-ups, an uncertain cargo ian Swiss Colony, Petri, Gambar- ments^ the construction of the ves­ sel required an additional $3 mil­ market and the tie-up of most lion in chromium-nickel stainless of the Bull Line fleet ac­ Bay Line Unfair'To SIU Men BALTIMORE — Organizing in Old Bay Line received a boost last week when an NLRB examiner rec­ ommended that eight Seafarers who were discharged unfairly should be reinstated to their jobs with back pay. In some instances this will mean a nice big paycheck, re­ ports Earl Sheppard, port agent, as a few of the jobs go back to July and August, 1955. As for organizing in the rest of the port, the Union is still waiting an NLRB decision on petitions for elections in NBC Line and Mar­ ine Standard Launch Service. The Board has scheduled hearings for November 12th and October 30th respectively. In addition to these two, the organizing committee is contemplating petitioning for an election in another company. Rec­ ognition there would mean a num­ ber of additional jobs for Seafar­ ers in this port. Shipping in this port failed to pick up as most of the vessels in lay-up failed to secure cargoes. But one ship, the Winter Hill (Cit­ ies Service), is expected to take on a crew early next week. The ships paying off during the past two weeks were the Evelyn, Edith (Bull); Irenestar (Traders); Oi-emar, Saiitore (Ore); Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Council Grove (Cities Service). The Edith, Santore, Oremar, Irenestar and Bethcoaster signed on. In-transits were the Baltore, Marore, Cubore, Feltore (Ore); Pennmar, Losmar, Alamar (Calmar); Steel Director, Steel Artisan (Isthmian), Robin Locksley (Robin), Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Pe­ gasus (Alcoa), and the Morning Light (Waterman). INOUIRING SEAFARER steel plates. Every surface of the counted for the job decline. The ship that comes into contact with last comparable shipping low was the wine, including the vats, pipes QUESTION: Do you think there should be some change in the num­ and pumps, are made of this high reported back in January '56. Despite the drop, five ports list­ ber of {ob colls each day? grade stainless steel. ed increased job activity. This in­ The Angelo Petri is designed to carry 26 different brands of wine cluded welcome boosts for Boston W. C. Snell, AB: I believe we Andres Molina, steward utility: and Mobile, a slight rise for Lake without affecting their flavors. The should keep the hours the same as No, keep the present system. Charles and Wilmington and a vats in which the wines are stored they are. In the Right now there are completely isolated from each substantial gain for Seattle. first place, we are just enough All other ports fell off, including other and from the top, bottom and need early calls calls, and we sides of the ship. The vessel also New Orleans, for whom the drop in order for the need no more or was not unexpected since the pre­ carries over 200,000 gallons of less. I have been men, especially fresh water to be used in cleaning vious report covered the recrewing sailing with the those shipping on of the cruise ship Del Mar after a the tanks after unloading. SIU under this tankers, to get to One of the main advantages period of lay-up. system since the the vessels. The Although the largest proportion claimed by the company in ship­ Union started company and the ping wine by water is to cut down of the total Jobs was in the deck and can honestly officers also need on the amount of spoilage caused department and it showed the wid­ say that I am some time to by the rough handling it goes est gap between shipping and reg­ make the call, and if there were very satisfied with the way things through in overland transportation. istration, it also accounted for the less calls throughout the day, it are running now. Constant contact of the wine with least class C activity. A breakdown may be hard to fill those berths. X Xthe air pockets in the bottles of the shipping by seniority groups » » * causes it to lose its flavor. But showed class A standing pat with John Hunt, AB: There should the amount of air remaining in the 72 percent of the total and class not be any changes in the calling Tony Plsano, steward: Take It tanks is much smaller in propor­ B dipping to 24 percent. Class C from the "Duke of Bourbon system for it does activity rose slightly to 4 percent tion to that remaining in the neck not, so far as I Street," that the of the totaL of the bottle. can see, work any present system of The following is the forecast calUng for Jobs is The company's two main dis­ hardship on any­ charge points will be at Houston, port by port: one. Seven calls the fairest and Boston: Fair ... New York: Good surest method of Texas, and Port Newark. At the a day are neces­ Houston base the wine will be dis­ for anyone not looking for some­ filling any calls sary to give a charged into three inland barges thing special... Philadelphia: Fair that may sudden­ man plenty of for flnal distribution in inland . . . Baltimore: Steady . .. Norfolk: ly pop up. If a notice of the job ports as far north as Chicago. The Slow . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . man really wants and to get his ship's home port is Stockton, Cali­ Tampa: Fair . . Mobile: Good . . . to ship out, get things ready and on board. Otherwise we would fornia. On its return trips to the New Orleans: Good . . . Lake here early. This coast for wine cargoes, the Angelo Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good cuts out some of the floaters who have many pier-head jumps. Petri will carry liquid edibles such . . . Wilmington: Quiet . . - San manage to get some of the Jobs. X i X as sugar in solution. Francisoo: Fair . . . Seattle: Good. ^ ^ t N. R. Petersen, DM: This system Enrique Rosado, eook: I don't of hourly calls has been used since 1938, and I can't think they should change the hours for calling for see why they Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while jobs, unless it is should want to on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid to possibly add change it now. changing their maiiing addresses if they want to continue re­ There haven't more. Of course, how this could be been many com­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already plaints about it done is something experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting since then so it else, but certain­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment must be working ly I would not offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. to everyone's lik­ want to see any An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing ing. I know it is cutback on the number of calls perfect to me, and can find no considerable hardship to the men involved. that we have each day. , way to improve it. Stay Put For Idle Pay �J > V s)»' N-» ^ K11'• 4Mibwtl;ltfy ngimi^ SEAFAktltif- Out ports Aid In NY Stack; Outlook Good 'Bringing 'Em In!' NEW YORK—Shipping dropped off considerably during the past two weeks due to the fact that only a handful of ships pulled into port for payoffs and sign-ons. But the situation was eased somewhat by the number of men dis­ (Victory Carriers), Robin Locksley patched to outports as replace­ and Robin Hood (Robin) signed on. The vessels in transit were the ments. In fact, some of these re­ quests could not be filled for lack Seatrains Georgia, Texas, Louisi­ of takers, so it would seem ana, Savannah, New York (Seathat the men on the beach want to train); Steel King, Steel Director, Steel Artisan (Isthmian); CS Balti­ take it easy for awhile. Next period promises better more (Cities Service), Val Chem shipping with a number of vessels (Valentine), Seamar (Calmar), City coming in from long trips. This of Alma (Waterman), Ocean Ulla usually means a fairly good turn­ (Ocean Trans.) and Robin Locksley over in crews. In addition to these (Robin). there are a couple of vessels that are expected to come out of tem­ porary lay-up and take on crews within the next two weeks. There were 28 vessels in port during the last period. Eleven ships paid off, three signed on and7' SEATTLE—Shipping has been 14 were in transit. good here but the outlook is un­ The Ideal X and Gateway City certain. The Choctaw, Kyska, Jean (Pan-Atlantic), Ocean Deborah LaFitte, Afoundria (Waterman), (Ocean Transport), Robin Locksley and the Grain Trader (Grainfleet) (Robin), Fort Hoskins (Cities Serv­ paid off duilng the past pei-iod. AH ice), Lawrence Victory (Missis­ but the Kyska. which was tempo­ sippi), Coeur D'Alene Victory (Vic­ rarily laid up, signed on. There were only four vessels in tory Carriers), Shinnecock Bay (Veritas), Pan Ocean Transporter transit. They were the Ocean (Penn. Nav.), Alcoa Runner and Joyce (Ocean Clippers), Flomar, Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa) paid off Portm^ (Calmar) and the Yaka while the Coeur D'Alene Victory (Waterman). i .-S Seattle Sees Slow Future tsmvviof- Drop 'Print Ruling For US Visitors WASHINGTON—Bowing to the pressure of complaints from for­ eign visitors to this country, the State Department has announced the waiving of fingerprint require­ ments for certain non-immigrant aliens entering the US for short trips. Included in the waiver are alien seamen from those nations which do not require fingerprint­ ing on their own visas. Under the McCarran Act, non­ immigrant aliens had to submit to fingerprinting at the time they made application for visas at the US consular offices in their coun­ tries. Many nations had termed the procedure degrading and wasteful. The waiver will apply to ambas­ sadors, public ministers and career diplomatic or consular officers who have been accredited by a foreign nation recognized by the United States, and on a reciprocal basis, non-immigrant alien visitors for business or pleasure and certain transit aliens, alien seamen land­ ing here temporarily in pursuit of their job, and other specified per­ sons. On the reciprocal basis, the waiver will apply to all nations with the exception of Ecuador, Li­ beria and Peru. These nations all require fingerprinting beforfe grant­ ing visas. The fingerprinting requirement has raised a storm of protest be­ cause it gave CP propogandists an Issue each time foreign visitors rapped the "degrading" procedure. The organizing drive that the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division has been operating throughout the A&G District has just scored another victory in the Gulf tidelands. The contract won from the Magco Towing Co. of New Or­ leans brings another group of Gulf harbor workers under the SIU banner, and adds to the total of similar SIU victories in Houston, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other Gulf ports. It also contributes one more company to the list of offshore, harbor and allied marine outfits that the SIU has won in its continuing organizational campaign during the past months. The Magco victory is especially significant as a further step in breaking down the old non-union pattern that has long characterized the Gulf and tidelands areas. The SIU be­ lieves It will pave the way for additional successes in the waterfront fields In the Gulf, and help shoreside unions in their organizing drives in the area. In addition to benefits brought to harbor workers the HIWD has proven of value to the whole SIU membership. HIWD has in each case increased job opportunities for Sea­ farers and offered additional protection to SIU harbor work­ ers against the threat of non-unioii operations. "For the newly-organized workers, the HIWD contract spells out a secure union future of higher wages, welfare benefits, im­ proved working conditions, and SIU representation. 4 $ ^ Stormy Weather Ahead What the editorialists and business apologists like to call the "monopoly power of organized labor" is m for a bad time come next January. All trade unions will be confronted with a barrage of new restrictive legislation as soon as Congress convenes again. The outlook is that the anti-labor forces will hit paydirt this time. Fronting for the anti-union campaign are those who derive comfort from charges of corruption against a few unions and officials disclosed through the work of the Senate investigat­ ing committee. Thus, whatever good the committee may have done could be completely nullified and all unions will suffer. This seems rather a large price to pay, considering the num­ ber of anti-racketeering statutes already on the books, if the real purpose of the attack on unions is simply to clean out corruption. It remains for Senate Committee members them­ selves to prove their sincerity by opposing restrictions wa all of labor. Mt William Girardeau, 77: A heart ailment was the cause of death of Brother Girar­ deau on Septem­ ber 23, 1957. He. became a full member of the Union January 22, 1940, and sailed in the stew­ ard"" department. Brother Girar­ deau is survived by his wife, Olive Girardeau, of North Harwich, Mass. Burial took place in South Dennis Cemetery, South Dennis, Miss. 4. t 4 4 John C. Carolan, 51: On August 13, 1957, Brother Carolan died from a heart ail­ ment in San Francisco, Calif. He became a full member of the Union on March 16, 1942, and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is survived by his wife, Irene Carolan, of San Francisco, Calif. His place of burial is unknown. 4 4 4 Jacob Schmidt, 57: Broth 3r Schmidt died from natural causes on September 13, 1957, in the NorIk USPHS hosnital. He became a full member of ue Union on Janu­ ary 17, 1956, and was sailing in the engine department. 4 4 4 4 4 Lonnie Hckle, 48: A heart ail­ ment caused the death of Brother Tickle on August 19, 1957, in New Orleans, La. He became a full member of the Union on October 11, 1943, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Tickle is sur­ vived by a sister, Mrs. Nora Bev­ erly, of Mt. Airy, NC. Burial took place in Oakdale Cemetery, Mt. Airy, NC. t John E. Ziegler, 31: A gunshot wound proved fatal to Brother Ziegler on August 20, 1955. Death took place in Mobile, Ala. He be­ came a full member of the Union May 22, 1951, and was sailing in the deck department. Brother Zieg­ ler is survived by his son, John E. Ziegler Jr., of Mobile, Ala. 4^ Waters, of Dalton, Georgia. Brother Waters became a full member of the Union on July 14, 1947, and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at sea. 4 Druey K. Waters. 48: Multiple in­ juries due to a fall into the hold of the ship Robin Hood caused the death of Brother Waters. Death took place in Durban, South Africa. He is survived by his wife, Rachael TMT Gets New Funds Successful in its bid to obtain new financing, TMT Trailer Ferry Inc. plans to resume operations next month on the Florida-Puerto Rico run. The trailership Carib Qiieen, now in lay-up, will crew up shortly for the Puerto Rico service. Eric Rath, president of the SlUcontracted company, had an­ nounced earlier this month that the company would go into volun­ tary reorganization if new money was not forthcoming. At the time, the company was facing suits from creditors for unpaid bills. The con­ cern had also suffered a financial loss in 1956 which Rath attributed to delays in the conversions of the Carib Queen and Florida Queen, as well as operating difficulties on the Carib Queen. The Carib Queen, a converted Landing Ship Dock, was designed as a true "roll-on, roll off" trailership, with trncks and private cars loading via ramps on three deck levels. A sister ship, the Florida Queen, has been undeiflgoing con­ version in a Florida sliipyard for the same service. TMT has been operating in the past on the inter-lsland run, utiliz­ ing unmanned LSTs which were hauled by tugs. -4 �Par*' Yirehr* SEAEA REMS LPG 37 Days In Hawaii No Challenge Boston Funeral Assist Lauded Honolulu is a diverting port for seamen, but after 57 days of it the novelty usually gives way to boredom and friction. This wasn't the ease with the SlU-manned eable storage ship Arthur M. Huddell, as the crew earned a special commendation from their skipper, Capt. S. Kurilich, for its "splendid cooperation and good conduct." For the past year and a half, the Huddell has been operating between the East and West Coasts as a seagoing cable warehouse for an Army cablelayer engaged in a Defense De­ Part of the SIU deck gong on the Huddell in Hawaii included partment communications project. front, I to r) Don Backrok, Bernard Casserly, ABs; rear, Mike SiAccording to an unnamed LOG orski, bosun; Bob Alvero, OC; Dick Gillich, AB; John Mack, OS; correspondent, "the voyage and events on here have been dupli­ Jerry Moynahan, AB (now deceased), and Tom Johnson, OS. cated by other SIU crews on other ships, but we feel the narration of typical SIU crew." "With about Young and cooks King and ] our particular voyage should not four exceptions the same crew Sweeney. One of the sad aspects of the go unheralded. The outstanding brought her back, with the follow­ characteristic of the Arthur M. ing score: no logs, no missing ship, trip was the death of Jerry Moyna­ Huddell is that it is a happy ship no fights, no gambling, no drinkers han, AB, who keeled over while . . . The gang on here could have who couldn't stand tall in the running a winch in Oakland,. Calif. morning." He died in the hospital. "The whole made the grade on any job." Noting these results, the ship's crew was stunned by the sudden­ There was no "intense search for the particular type of men for this reporter listed among the reasons ness of it. The flag went to half | job," he stated. "The only ad­ for this happy state of affairs the mast, the usual collections was monition was this: If you don't officers, especially the skipper started, laughter ceased and the feel you can sit it out in Hawaii ("as accommodating and cheerful Huddell was no longer a happy | for a couple of months, then don't a skipper as any seaman would ship." The Huddell is now slated to sail take the job." The crew turned want to sail with") and the SIU out to be about equally divided be­ steward department ("probably the for Portland to go into the ship­ tween the ports of Boston, Balti­ most important group responsi­ yard and then into lay-up at As- | more and Wilmington and was "a ble"), particularly steward Wes toria. Ore. [ USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NV W. Vaugman Jack William* J. Stanton Erne*t WebS W. Serrano Robert Gresman Henry Kay Luis Campos M. Makatangay George WUIiam* R. Reyes W. Collazo O. Adams 8. Swienckoski D. Metherington Allle Androm P. Seldenberg Charles Whit* R. Quinn W. Smith F. Stephen James Maxey A. Gamali R. Parker D. Furman F. Paylor B. Smoljan B. EstreUa A. Fernandez M. Seiber I. De Nohriga MANHATTAN STATE HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY James Rist USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Terence Colivet James J. McDevitt Michael Delano Alonzo M. Milefskl L. E. Hodges A. J. Scheving Milton A. Jaeger Joseph W. Wait* USPHS HOSPITAI, MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Ira H. Kilgore Eiaciio Aris Ludwig Kristiansen Fortunate Bacomo Frederick Landry Joseph J. Bass Leonard Leidig Juan Denopra Patrick McCann John J. Driscoll Archibald McGuigan Fabin Furmanek H. C. Mclssae Joseph M. Gillard Albert MartineUl William Guenther Vic MUazzo Bart E. Guranick Joaquin Minlz Everett Haislett William O'Dea Percy Harrelson C. Osinski Talb Hassen George G. Phifer Billy R. Hill G. A. Puissegur Antonio Infante Winston E. Renny •••••••I Edifor, George Shumaker Harry S. Tirttle Kevin B. Skelly Virgil E. Wilmoth Henry E. Smith Pon P. Wing Michael Toth Dexter WorreU USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August Panepinto EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY R. McCutcheon VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Eldred L. Bates B. F. Grice Marvin P. Bennett Nighbert Straton . USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner George Trimyer Frank T. Campbell USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Leon C. Harper Angelo Martins Jimmie Littleton R. C. Shedd USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Adelin Frug* Marlow C. Barton Leon Gordon John W. Bigwood Theodore Guidy Claude Blanks James Hudson W. Christianson Eugene B. Hunt Wesley Cunningham Edward G. KnapR William DriscoU Leo Lang Ilumtnado Llenos Edward Samroek Joseph McCabe Toeai Smigielski Clifton McLellan Wert A. Spencer Lawrence M. Mill* Chas. H. Summerell Simon Morris Georald L. Thaxton Michael Muzio Lucien Theriot Henry Piszatowskl Houston Thomas Jr. Hubert Pousson James E. Ward Winford Powell George Wendell Randolph Ratclift Harry Wolowitz Berlin Richerson CUfford Wuerti Toxie Samford Jacob Zimraer USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Daniel E. Murphy George D. Rourke Harry S. Murray James M. Enwiight USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Isaak Bouzin Norman W. Kirk Angelo Caraerote William Kovamees Rosario Copani James E. Lavell* Bennie Crawford D. Mastrantonls Thomas D. Dailey Joseph Prabech Finnie Davis Roy R. Rayfleld Leo Dwyer Stanley Rodger* Jose Garcia • Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Wm. J. Stephens Burl Haire Dolphus Walker. David Hebert Archie Wright Charles Ison USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger' Shio Han Sun Salvatore J. Guiifre Norman I. West Thomas Hankins S. C. Wang P. N. Hierro M. Michalik Joseph C. Marso • All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must he signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. am to Boston Port Agent James Sheehan and to Elmer Taber, Stanley Cieslak and Woodrow Woodford, who all served as pallbearers. They have our deepest appreciation for the much-needed help they gave my children and I. We cannot praise the SIU enough and wish we could thank you all personally. Our home is open to you and your wives at any time. You shall always be welcome, Mrs. Dorothy Moynihan (Ed. note: Brother Moynihan diedt at the marine hospital in San Francisco early In Septem­ ber. He was last aboard the SS Arthur M. Huddell.) t. ir New Orleans' Aid Hailed To tho Editor: I would Ilk# to express my appreciation for the help I re­ ceived from the SIU in New Orleans when" my brother, James M. "Blackie" Mason, passed away August 13. They were all wonderful and ^ ZONE STATE. ^ To the Editor: No matter how often a guy has been at Staten Island or the other marine hospitals, he's al­ ways grateful for the finest '• WRTC/CALL iH ZONE STATE... J nf.-Aa Asks Relentless Fight For SIU To the Editor: As an oldtimer on the SIU disability list, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the brothers and also to the welfare plan for the help given me.' Since I've been out of com­ mission, welfare has paid all my hospital bills and even bought me special brace crutches en­ abling me to walk again. Some­ day I hope to regain my health and bo back at sea with all of you where I belong. But in case I don't get back, fellows. Just you love this Union as much as I do and fight for it like we have fought and they will never sink our Union. God bless all of you for what you've done for ma and many others. Hugh D. Foucho 3) 3) Valencia Okay For Shoreleave Urges Protest To Save PHS TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubtcriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: medical treatment and attention a seaman can receive, it's really tops. This prompts me to say that with the recent news of a new threat to close some of these hospitals, it is up to each and every one of us to protest such action.. We can do this by writ­ ing or wiring pur protests to those Government officials whose names are carried in the LOG, and also to our own Sen­ ators and the Congressmen in our various local districts. When they threatened to close them before, that is what we did very successfully. We can only do it again by our com­ bined efforts and those of other interested organizations. So let's all do our part and protest this most vigorously. It's a damn shame that when the Govern­ ment is looking to economize they pick on a project like this when so much is being wasted on far less necessary items. Those of us who have re­ ceived such fine treatment at these hospitals over a period of time know what they mean to us.,, I know these boys will write in, but it's up to all of us to do so. In closing, I'd like to thank all those at' Staten Island who were swell to me during my re­ cent stay, especially Doctors Sparga and Walker. Art Lomas it » Mrs. Charles R. Ries STREET ADDRESS ADDRESS CITY Letters To The Editor most kind to help me with vari­ ous details as I am out of the state and knew no one there. I also received the Insurance check very soon. Thanks to all concerned. I truly wish all the luck to the Union and all its brother mem­ bers. We enjoy reading your SEAFARERS LOO very much and hope to continue to re­ ceive It. NAME CITY .* To the Editor: I would at this time like to express my deepest gratitude to the former shipmates of my late husband, Jerome Moynihan, for their help and support in our sorrow. It is awfully hard for me to write what I really want at this time. I cannot say "thank you" enough to show how grateful I Disabled Seafarer "Black­ ie" Mason pictured short­ ly bolero his death. SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— pleose put my name on your moiling list. (Print Information) J ft . QMObM KS. 195T To the Editor: This vessel, the SS Arlyn, a Bull Line Liberty, departed New York City on August 13th for Norfolk and left there on the 21st for Valencia, Spain, with a full load of coal. We had very good weather on the way over, arriving at Valen­ cia on September 5th. We imloaded about 1,000 tons and then shifted to Puerto de Sagunto on the 8th . where the balance of the cargo was dis­ charged. Arrived back at Valen­ cia today to take on bunkers. The sailing board is posted for 9 PM. Valencia is the place to have a good time. Street cars and taxlcabs are reasonable. The fun part Is not too high-priced, ex­ cept for some* of the large down­ town nightclubs which really seem to think all Americans are Santa Claus. We are all wondering what the score is on the strike, etc. The big question is will we make another trip or not. All hands are hoping for as smooth a trip homeward-bound as the one going out. ' Frank Collins �'mtommtw SEAFA'WmJS 'tOG rt^tiTUtuiu Hound-Dogs? Sea-Dogs Tops 'Gator Was No Matcli For 'Honest Al' Tracker Slusser paused to wipe the sweat from his brow as he paddled the pirogue through the dense Lou­ Despite Elvis isianaFearless bayou country. Honest AI dozed in the stern amidst their meager equipment. Meager it was, when their mission > By Seafarer Alan E. Whilmer One of the last items of was to capture a huge bayou alligator alive and intact without the use of a net, ropes or any of the other means which the na­ business handled aboard the tives of the bayou country em-t" SS Mae before she laid up in ployed when they hunted the Tracker let his paddle steer the hot he smoked. He locked the door, the ladder and found the door Baltimore recently concerned dreaded monsters. pirogue and they glided silently up went to the window and dove down locked. He pounded on the door, "Stinky," the ship's dog. "Stinky," it develops, had broken her leg and the crew was fretting over her nervously, said Harry Schwartz, ship's delegate. "When we Anally were ready to remove the cast, everybody was so tense you'd have thought she was going to have a baby.'' But all ended well. The pup turned up at the ship's meeting to show she was alright and still plenty frisky. Needles to say, she's in good hands now, with steward iJoe Shea, who originally brought her aboard, keeping her in tow. There's no dog like on old seadog, after all. All of the Tracker'! and Honest Al's friends had warned them against what they planned to do, but their mission was too Impor­ tant to be deterred by warnings of impending doom. Honest Al had chosen the Tracker to accompany him be­ cause the Tracker had a long­ standing reputation for being one of the best men in the bush. And so they were out in bayou, nearing their secret destination—a small shack built up on stilts, the loca­ tion of which had been given to them by one Tiger Rousell, now retired. As they neared the shack. Got A Whale, Boye? Nobody lei us in en the secret of whet the gang is hauling, but the boys took plenty busy at it on the tanker Fort Hoskins. On the job (I to r) ore Clark Immas, AB; the first mate; "Red" Gibbs, AB; Mike Curry, DM, and "Red Lead" Jpnes, DM. Photo by oiler Chester Coiimas. CHIWAWA (CItiM Sarvic*), S*pt. U—Chairman, A. Matclalla; Sacratary, L. Magmann. One man fouled-up— reported to agent. Some disputed OT, to be taken up at payoff. Milk short­ age, noise in passageways to cease; food handlers to keep hands clean: five to three cases of milk going sour —caUed to steward's attention—stew­ ard refuses to serve enough milk at supper time. Crewmembcrs report steward brings mUk up midships at night, makes messmen return all un­ broken containers to lee bo.x below after each meal. Complaint about al­ lotment of milk per contract not being taken aboard in each port. Oregon. Discussion on shore leave— nothing done about this until ship arrives In States. Ehip's fund, $47.. built up by arrival pools. Beef about OT and shore leave—to be taken up with patrolman. DIscusslOB on job calls. Crew wants calls to remain as Is. Discussion on laimch service—to write letter to' headquarters on-same; washing machine to be repaired. Bathroom to be kept clean. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, G. Abunde; Sec­ retary, P. Harayo. Water Is running dirty. Rooms need painting. Ship's fund, S15.39. Few hours disputed OT. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Sept. 15— Chairman, L. Movall; Sacratary, E. Dawkint. New steward dept. elected. Compliments to night cook & baker for doing double duty due to illness of chief cook. Letter referred to in T. Flynn's telegram not received. Ac­ count of Chip's fatal accident and burial at sea together with photos mailed to LOG. Two NMU men claim extra pay. to be referred to patrol­ man. Reports accepted. Motion that job calls be made at 10:00 AM. 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Voted unanimously. New librarian elected and directed to change books In Boston or NY. Stew­ ard requested not to accept Pride as soap powder. Delegate to check slop chest for cigarettes and other articles. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Sept. 10— Chairman, C. Prassnall; Secretary, W. Rhone. Black gang quarters painted. Ail beefs settled. Smooth trip. Nothing eventful or news-worthy. Ship's fund. $14.70. Few hours disputed OT. Report No. 163 regarding job call discussed. Suggestion to Mcure deodorizers for bathrooms. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Sept. 14—Chairman, R., Ransom; Secretary, ' W. Morse. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated; deck dept. rooms to be sougeed and painted. Pantry to be painted. Suggestion that headquarters try to remedy seaman's wages made in last months of year and . first months of following year, having to be declared In year filed. SAMUEL F. MILLER (Boston Ship­ ping), Sept. 11—Chairman, H. Hlgginbotham; Secretary, W. O'Connor. One member hospitalized In Japan. Com­ munication from halt read as brother passed company doctor In .Texas and to the shack. The pirogue bumped Into the dark, deep water. He but Honest slept on. Presently the alligator also remembered the win­ gently against one of the support­ stopped smoking Immediately. dow that couldn't be closed and ing stilts rising up from the black Dark Eyes Rise water and, as it did. Honest Al As he swam around slowly, two swam around to it. With a awift awoke, clear-eyed and ready for dark eyes arose from the depths a leap he cleared the window and action. scant 50 feet away. It was a huge was in the shack with Honest Al. Shack On Stilts bayou alligator such as Honest had He smacked his lips again, and headed for the sleeping alligator The shack rose out of the dark come for. As the 'gator smacked his hunter. water fully ten feet up on its stilts. lips in anticipation of ah "Honest" Noticed Book There was one window that couldn't meal. Honest hastily propelled him­ Nearing Honest Al, he noticed be closed because oi a broken the open book at his feet. Here shutter. A long ladder led up to curiosity overcame hunger and he the door, which had a strong lock began to read Audubon on birds. Just as the Tiger had said. Like Honest, he too soon became Satisfied that all was well, Honest bored and fell fast asleep. His Al all but leapt out of the pirogue snores quickly awoke Honest, who in his haste to get the show on the just couldn't stand to sleep with road. Shakirg hands with the a snoring alligator in the same Tracker, he climbed th-: ladder with room. Honest moved fast, lest he his meager equipment, consisting awaken the sleeping 'gator and be of one pair of 10x50 binoculars, a devoured on the spot. cigar box, a large pair of tweezers Seizing the binoculars in one and a huge book entitled "Audu­ hand and the tweezers in the other, bon's Essay On Birds." He was he reversed the binoculars and put dressed in a chartr< use bathing them to his eyes. Now, with the suit with blue flippers on his feet alligator in full reverse focus, he and a pair of purple shades over gently reached down with the his eyes. tweezers, picked up the sleeping At the same time, Tracker took alligator and deposited him in the the pirogue out of sight to await cigar box. He quickly snapped the the signal that would tell him lid shut and locked it tight with a Honest Al had succeeded in his lock he had provided. mission. As he nosed his craft up ^ Mission Accomplished under a huge tree festooned with Tracker was pulling the last star Spanish moss, he rooted around In self toward the ladder leading to the bottom of the pirogue and came the door of the shack. Close behind out of the Hennessey bottle when he heard the signal he had been up with a bottle of 3 star Hennes­ came the lip-smacking alligator. waiting for; the cry of the Bombay sey Cognac (two of the stars were Honest closed and locked the Duck. He fired up the outboard missing). lie took a long pull on the bottle, then proceeded to go door with seconds to spare, sat and sped to the shack where the fishing in the accepted bayou down in the chair, and opened up grinning Honest Al waited. "Audubon's Essay On Birds." Since Honest was humming "With a fashion. Honest hated birds, the book was little bit 'o luck," a tune he'd Sat Ar.d Smoked very boring. It caused him to be­ learned from an English-bom bar Meanwhile, back at the shack. come drowsy and, as his head steward, and was complimenting Honest had settled down in the one nodded, the book fell and landed himself on the success of his mis­ chair in the shack and smoked. He on the floor, open at his feet. sion. It had been a good piece of was very hot, and when he was Outside, the alligator climbed work all around. soon as possible. Engineer removed from ship due to heai-t attack while ship was receiving bunkers at VcneEueia, to be repatriated to States soon as possible. New delegate elected. SANTORE (Ore Nsv.), Sept. 17— Chairman, C,. Ssnff; Sacratary, S. Wojton. Condition of washing ma­ chine reported to patrolman. Awaiting results. No pay-offs this trip. Next voyage to Venezuelan port. Ship's fund, $12.26. Port time concerning chief and 3rd cooks requires clai-ification by patrolman. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done. Ail hands requested to coop­ erate in returning cups to panti-y. New delegate elected. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, N. Matthey; Secretary, H. Kaufman. Repaii' list made up. Discussion on washing machine— need new one. OS shipped NV did not show up—sailed short handed. Picked up OS in Baltimore. List for cleaning schedule of laundry and recreation room posted. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Cleaning of alley taken up. To call safety meeting before arrival 'Frisco. Library to be locked up while In port. MARYMAR (Calmar), Sept. S— Chairman, A. Riasko; Secretary, W. Mess room needs sougeelng: All rooms should be painted soon after leaving San Francisco. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcea), Aug. SI— Chairman, O. Lehman; Secretary, L. Nicholas. Ship's fund. S131. Motion to leave shipping rules as they arc and to write secy-treas. on proa and cons on job calls in communication No. 162. New delegate elected. Members voted to keep shipping rules as they are. SEACARDEN (Penn Nsv.), Aug. 11 —Chairman, J. Grimes; Secretary, D. Coker. No beefs. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Crew to conserve fresh water as much as possible until arrival at Canal Zone. Fans to be turned off when leaving quarters. Washing macbane to be turned off after using. Sept. 1—Chairman, J. CIspp; Secre­ tary, D. Coker. Two men taken off ship due to illness. Deck maintenance man made bosun due to bosun's ill­ ness. Bosun to be placed In hospital .In Trinidad and returned to states Stucke. Ship's fund. $13.36. Report ac­ cepted. Communications and reports to be posted on crew mess bulletin board, so that membership may dis­ cuss and vote on same. Laundry and recreation room to be kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and good working condi­ tions. LITTLE ROCK (North-Atlantic), Sept. 10—Chairman, I. Barker; Sec­ retary, H. Kannady. New delegate elected. Repair list to be made up. DE SOTO (Waterman), Sept. 15— Chairman, R, Hodqai; Sacratary, B. Varn. One man hospitalized in Bremerhaven. Took two men in Bremerhaven who missed SS Hastings, as replace­ ments. Some disputed OT. Hospital slips not being given on request by crew members. Three men missed ship from Bremen to Bremerhaven. Discus­ sion on job call procedure—30 mem­ bers were for retaining present sys­ tem, two wanted three or four calls a day limit. It was pointed out that a man wanting to ship could attend to his business after calls as had been ' done In the past. Foc'sles to be left clean when leaving ship. Cots to be turned .in to steward before leaving ship. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. t—Chairman, V. Por­ ter; Secretary, F. Hicks. Repairs being made. New delegate and reporter elected. Ship's fund, $7. Ten hours disputed OT. One man failed to join ship: gear sent to headquarters. Secur­ ity watches, at Sunny Point discussed. Report accepted. Vote of confidence to steward dept. for good, varied menus and good cooks and waiters. Draws discussed. Repair list to be drawn up in advance. Discussion on sanitary work, OS doing good job. Steward dept. cleaning recreation room, engine and deck rotating laun­ dry. •'•il '•Sl nance not permitted to work Satur­ days or Sundays. Friction in galley between chief cook and 3rd cook. To be squared aw.ay on arrival. Motion to continue with hourly job calls as per Union procedure for past years. Crew wishes to go on record on any pro­ posed changes in regular hourly job calls. Captain to be notified five days before arrival on replacements for men getting off as ship due arrival on week-end. Requisition given to cap­ tain for more stores—ship insuffi­ ciently stored in NY. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 22— Chairman, B. Williams; Secratary, P. Cathcart, One man missed ship in Houston. Cots to be taken care of. Ship's fund, $24. Some disputed OT. Report accepted. Few beefs about steward dept. Chow to be improved. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Sept. 15—Chairman, A. Sirignano; Secratary, P. Whitlow. Repah- list snbraitted; dis­ puted OT to be turned in. Brothers may pay off under mutual consent— forfeit transportation if any due. All hands to get linen subsistence. When going to hospital brothers asked to return with hospital slip. Ship's fund, $24.16. Some disputed OT. Delegate covered wiper slacking off duties. Transportation due men dispatched to ship in Gulfport from Mobile, and weekend OT to be squared away for messman who was ill and could not perform duties. Man hospitalized in Honolulu: new man picked up as re­ placement. No LOGS received since Honolulu. Motion that quarters used as hospital aft be moved midship and space utilized as crew foc'sles. Galley exhaust vent fan to be steam-cleaned. More slop chest items to be carried. Medical supplies to be checked. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Need additional fan in mess and recreation hall. Steam lines to bathrooms and showers aft to be repaired. Paint bath­ rooms. Screen doors to be repaired and freed aft. Turn In ail unused linen—complete inventory to be taken. Leave foc'sles clean: need ice cream freezer. BALTORE (Ore Nav.), Sept. 21— Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Wunderllch. Ship's fund, $17.25. To accept report with one exception: written resolution to be submitted to go on record crew unanimously op­ posed to any change of .shipping calls. Coke bottles to be returned to re­ ceptacles. GRAIN SHIPPER (Gralnfiaal), Sept. 15—Chairman, R. Caray; Secratary, S. Malvenan. Letter requesting agent meet ship on arrival Long Beach to square away some beefs. Ship's fund, SIO, donated by deck and engine depts. Steward dept. donation to be given at first draw. Captain continuously on deck—this matter to be taken up with patrolman. Bosun and deck mainte­ BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Liberty), Sept. 15—Chairman, O. Payne; Secre­ tary, M. Kramer. New washing ma­ chine instdlied. Delegates asked to turn in draw list. New reporter elected. Motion to dispense with ship's fund and treasurer. Reports accepted. Crew to go on record favoring the changing of shipping calls to twice a day. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Sept. 21—Chairman, A. Brodie; Secretary, C. Kasar. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion regarding members to act as good SIU men and handle beefs through delegates. Elect steward as permanent ship's treasurer. Discussion on ail matters regarding welfare of ail concerned on vessel, to make voy­ age a pleasant one and steward dept. will aim to satisfy everyone during voyage. -•I LOSMAR (Calmar), Sept. It—Chair­ man, T. Glen; Secretary, R. Ramsperger. Three men to check food stores when ship is stored. Vote of thanks to Negotiation Committee. Mo­ tion to bring patrolman down for special meeting — subject: "Food stores." Few beefs. W'-i �Paie Fonrtcea SEAFARERS Kids Step Up For Bows Urges Revision Of Pension Plan SlU, A&G District SlU youngsters step into the ^otlight here, as Chorlene Slater above) shares lime­ light with dad, Seafarer Char­ les "Red" Slater, in New Or­ leans. Slater usually sails out of the Gulf with Alcoa. At left, sturdy San Franciscan Durwood B. Dees Jr, IVo, i* pictured at play. Ho was only 15 months old when this was taken. LOG-A-RHYTHM; Typhoon I'.A-- Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they -"ay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your only proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. I-• ll'- , w IP' \y • yc. \t:' Burly •K' ' .7;:- • Tr-'. • 1 J.> .- -v •' ||... "e*: I 'A , - -By John Wunderlich. Storming across the sea, Breaking doion, raking down Taking all in its way; Like a whirlwind. Twisting around. Setting aground Ships which at anchor lay. Cooling tormented souls. Drying my tears. Killing my fears. Liberating my broken heart; Blowing so fresl}, Snapping the leash That is binding my thoughts. You'll be my only love. Strength in your grasp Sting like a wasp Still be my love. You are able, so able. You can move everything; Clouds up so high. Close to the sky Riding above. Typhoon. uer'sMicnovii. To-rHEuJS October %S, 1951 LOG BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. , Eaii Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. | Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 | LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, Cai Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 1. 523 Bienville St. Lindsey WUUams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb 9-6600 NORFOLK. .....127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Ageint MAdison 2-9834 PinLADELPHIA... 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR ,101 Pelayo Sal Colis. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO. 450 Harrison St Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH.....". 2 Abercom St, E. B. McAulcy. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE ; 2505 1st Ave Jeff Gillette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E. Mooney, Std, R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4338 RICHMOND, Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 128% HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WHLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 XEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Portsmouth,. Va. and myself, may I say thanks to Brothers Earl Sheppard, Johnny Arabacz and Ben Rees for a good job To tho Editon I fully agret with J. Eichen- well done. Truly the spirit of the SIU of berg on tho retirement plan (LOG, Sept. 27, 1957). Twenty North America has proven yeara of sailing should be the beyond an iota of doubt that limit required to make one eli­ when the test comes, it certain­ gible for benefits, regardless of ly is the "Brotherhood of the Sea." age. W. C. Dowdy I know that to some men, the SS Venore sea and ships represent a way $1 . 4. of life but, at the same time, it would give one a sense of se­ curity to know that a pension is SIU Blood Donors 'Saved' His Life letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed, by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. there whenever he wants it. Nothing I imagine really does much good for a sick and dis­ abled man, though the benefits do help to ease things. We have a fine union and would also like to see the imme­ diate start of benefits for sea­ men's families at the newlyerected clinic in New York. From what I heard any union would be proud to own it. Mrs, Newton A. Paine ( Ed note: The medical cen­ ter is now available for use by SIU families, as announced in the last issue.) tit Ex-Seafarer's Death Noted To the Editor: Just a few lines to say hello and pass on the news of the death of a former member and oldtimer. I know many will re­ member John "Swede" Hanson. He died from lung cancer at a hospital in Toronto, Canada. Sincere best a wishes to all for good health and success. Harold M. Shea t t t Port Officials' Aid Applauded To the Editor: It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity, through the medium of the SEAFARERS LOG, to express my thanks and appreciation to our officials in the ports of Baltimore and Nor­ folk for their kind and timely counseling and cooperation. They carne to my rescue and aided and assisted in every pos­ sible way after the recent death of my twin brother, C. A; Dowdy, a brother Seafarer who died due to a shipboard accident in the port of Baltimore. On behalf of his widow, Mrs. Ella Dowdy of Port Arthur; his mother, Mrs. Eva Dowdy of To the Editor: This letter is to express in some small way my heartfelt ap­ preciation to the SIU and my Union brothers for coming down on short notice and giving blood on my behalf. I'm told that the blood supplied by these donors helped save my life. I was in the Staten Island ma­ rine hospital when I was noti­ fied late one afternoon that I needed an operation and might require blood in an emergency. I immediately called the wel­ fare office at SIU headquarters and the next morning the blood was there. Four donors from the Union hall were on tap. As it happened, the hospital did not have my type of blood available, but was able to obtain some quickly in exchange for the four pints supplied by the SIU brothers. An emergency actually did occur while I was on the table. I stopped breathing, they tell me, and the blood was used to save my life. While I'm still convalescent and it will be some time before I can ship again, it's nice to be back on my feet. My deepest thanks again to. all con­ cerned for their fast work. Fred L. Travis 4" 4« Offers Thanks For Condolences To the Editor: I wish to thank all the mem­ bers of the SIU for their won­ derful kindness to me in my re­ cent bereavement after the death of my husband, who was also the father of an SIU official. Their beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated. May God bless each and all. Mrs. Anna Mooney Blood Donors Draw Thanks To the Editor: Mr. and Mrs. William "Whitey" Kleimola wish to thank Brother Joe Burns from Tampa and all the other blood donors who came to their aid during his recent hospitaliza­ tion. Thanks also to the SIU wel­ fare services department for its help and assistance at the same time. "Whitey" Kleimola By Bernard Seaman �t ' f957 All o1 the following SlU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: MUaiTM Feliolano Pacheco. born September 21, 1957, to Seafarer Stptember 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Colon, Barranand Mrs. Julio Fellclano Pacheco, guitas, PR. New York City. t t t Carol Frances Hall, bom October 4 4 Frederick Joseph Wray, born 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank October 6, 1957, to Seafarer and J. Hall, San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Frederick D. Wray, Bronx, t t t NY. Myra Teresa Feely, bom Septem­ ber 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. tit Earl Stephen Lord, born August Bernard Feely, Kearny, NJ. 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. t t t Marva Renee Gullet, bom Octo­ Clarence E. Lord, West Springfield, ber 5, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mass. Clifton Gullet, MobUe, Ala. t t t i i i Paul Delaney Weise, born August James Anthony Casares, born 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. WUJuly 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ' linm D. Weise, Philadelphia, Pa. Calixto Caserez, Houston, Texas. t t t i i i Janice Marie Trippe, bom July Relda Kathryn Todd, born Octo­ SI, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George W. Trippe, Chickasaw, Ala. ber 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph K. Todd, Ovett, Miss. t t t i i i Pota Kouzounas, born April 6, Shelton Allen Delong, born June 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. William 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Kouzounas, Sacco, Maine. Delong, Baltimore, Md. t t t i i i Plastics Getting Big Play Personals In Latest Ship Designs And Notices AMSTERDAM—They were proven wrong when they said that ships made of iron would not float, so who knows, Sea­ farers may be manning ships made of plastic in the future. Already some entetprising-t European shipbuilders have the past, according to Dr. L. A. adopted plastics in. the con­ Vernede, a Netheriands naval ar­ struction of commercial vessels. Al­ though limited in use, the easily molded stibstance is quickly prov­ ing its advantages over the less flexible and more costly iron and steel. However, fire problems may limit its use on US ships. Reinforced plastics have been found perfectly suited for stacks and preformed deck parts where complicated curves make it a likely substitute, while piping and tub­ ing are expected to use up a great deal of the cheaper material. Most accomodations on commer­ cial vessels have been using plastics in various forms as for doorknobs. But its use for decorating pur­ poses has been increasing. The use of plastics in ship con­ struction has been hampered in Teresa Lynn Edmond, born Octo­ Donald Merle Hartman, born ber 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. September 19, 1957, to Seafarer Robert F. Edmond, Baltimore, Md. and Mrs.' Donald M. Hartman, t t t Seattle, Wash. Lillian Ceperlano, bom July 24, i i i Marvin Anthony Howell, born 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lucio September 26, 1957, to Seafarer Ceperlano, New York City. and Mrs. Marvin E. Howell, Lucet t t Magdalena Colon Ortiz, born dale, Miss. I EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I I TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- iVERY SUNDAY, 1620 GMT fit.20 EST Sunday) WFK-39, 19850- KCa Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-65, 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCa Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Brq^adcasts Continue . . . Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCa Eui'ope and North America WCO-16908.8 KCa East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCa West Coast South America \ P«re Fifteea SEAFA KERS ' LOG Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCa Australia - WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT There is nothing like a well-run ship, and the reports from the Al­ coa Corsair and Del C a m p o re­ flected that fact. The first order of business on the Corsair, writes James Prestwood, retiring ship's delegate, was to elect Forrest C. King to that post. In no time at all the ball was rolling, and before the crew knew it, all of the ship's busi­ ness was taken care of and the ship wound up with a surplus of $130 in the movie fund. "It looks like a very smooth trip," he con­ cluded. The report from John Geissler, ship's delegate on the SS Del Campo, was short, but certainly to the point: "We have a qrew on here that is a pleasure to sail with. There is seldom a beef of any kind to re­ port." ^ Many ships' delegates go out of their way to help make it a good trip, and most of the men appreci­ ate t h i s. The crew of the Re­ becca write that they wish to go on record as voic­ ing their appreci­ ation to ahip's delegate Clyde Clark for the in­ Clark convenience and trouble he went through in purchasing a record player for the vessel. Among the other delegates men­ tioned were retiring delegate E. Smith and his successor Hubert Clements on the Ocean Ulla. And of course, steward departments came up in the reports for their share of the thanks. The stewards on the Mary Adams, Aicoa Part­ ner, Kyska, Ocean Ulla and Steel Artisan were rated "tops." 4- i E. Davidson, 2nd cook on the Oremar, was highly recommended for his fine service and cooperation with the rest of the crew, as were the cooks and stewards on the Irenestar and the Ocean Deborah. Audley C. Foster Important that you contact your wife, Mrs. Rose Foster, 714 Grand St., Hoboken, NJ. 4- 4) t Stephen J. Seviour, George R. Black, Walter C. Zalanc, Craylee Cross, John Ossman Bull Line is holding your lug­ gage left aboard their vessels. Please arrange to pick it up at Locust Point. chitect, because of the lack of inter-company standardization of parts and of the lack of informa­ tion about plastic materials avail­ able to tbe ship designer. So far, he points out, there is 4« 4» 4i not enough standardized design to Albert Neilson-Nelson achieve a break-even point. With Please contact Shea and Gaudet, more cooperation between the plas­ Insurance and Real Estate, 29 Ox­ tic expert and the ship designer, ford Ave., Rumford, Maine. the use of this substance in ship 4 4 4., construction will be greatly in­ Bill Knapp creased. It is important that you get in touch with Alex Leiner, 40 Dawes Ave., Roosevelt, NY. Also contact the SIU Houston Hall for mfail be­ ing held there. Hub Revamps Baggage Room 4 4 4 C. A. Rothman Get in touch with Jimmy Ham­ ilton in Hicksville, Long Island, BOSTON—In order to make NY, or Phil Balducci at 1805 Coney room to stow gear for men staying Island Ave., Brooklyn 30, NY. in the port, it will be necessary to tit "Red" O'Dowd, Don Wagner clean out the baggage room of all A1 Whltmer, "Red" Hanks the old suitcases that have been John Ghannasian lost your ad­ collecting dust there for some time dresses and wishes to get in touch now. In fact, reports James Shee- with you. He is aboard the Grain han, port agent, some of these suit­ Trader, Grainfleet SS Co., 80 Broad cases have been here since 1951. Street, NYC. 4 4 4 If any of the bags being thrown Donald Fisher out are worth saving, Sheehan said, Please get in touch with Mrs. they will be offered to the men in Thelma Fisher, 3089 Glenmore the hall. Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. Welfare Reminder 4 4 4 Seafarers in the area ai-e re­ Roland Parady minded to stop in and fill out the Your mother would like you to Welfare Plan beneficiary forms to get in contact with her at 115 avoid a costly delay in getting ben­ Austin St., Worcester, Mass. efits. If there is no form filed for 4 4 4 death benefits tlie family must go John J. Leskun to probate court to determine who Your mother is ill. Please con­ are the beneficiaries. This is very tact home as soon as possible. costly, and especially in the case of 4 4 4 family beneficiaries, may result in Anthony Adamaitis a long delay before they can get Very imgent you contact John J. the needed money. Adamaitis as soon as possible. Im­ Shipping picked up a little with portant. the Foi't Hoskins (Cities Service) and the Michael (Carras) paying off and signing on. The SS Natalie is expected to pay off early next week and should have a few jobs open on her. Vessels calling into port to be serviced included the Cabins (Ter­ minal Tankers), Government Camp and Bents Fort (Cities Service), Little Rock (Fairfield) and the Steel Scientist (Isthmian). LONDON — Relying mostly on his lightning left, Willie Pastrano, son of Seafarer Frank Pastrano, Jabbed Britain's Dick Richardson into helplessness before 11,000 cheering London fans to take the decision in their ten-round heavy­ weight bout. Newspaper accounts said that the 21-year old heavyweight, who is the pride of the New Orleans NOWIMBOTH SIU, completely outclassed his harder-hitting opponent through­ out the fight. Decision Applauded At the end of the tenth round. Referee Tommy Little, who was the only scorer, raised Pastrano's hand in victory before Richardson had even reached his corner. The crowd greeted the decision with wild applau.se. British sportswriters called it the best display of boxing they had seen in a decade. Pastrano, whose record now stands at 44-5-4, is a contender for a shot at Floyd Patterson's heavy­ weight title. His next opponent may be a rematch with Roy Harris MAOOKLvi BAlTMAaMIE of Texas, who stopped Pastrano's ejS'4'¥l^ I2I6F.BALT 22-fight unbeaten streak last June, and then a possible title fight against Patterson. Pastrano Routs British Heavy In London Bout PORT C CALL �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND ftULP DISTRICT • AFUCIO • SlU MARKS 19th BIRTHDAY A long way from its humble beginnings in 1938, the SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict will mark its I9th birthday one week from today on November 1st. For prac­ tical purposes, the birth of the SIU-A&G coincided with the founding of the SIU of North America under"^ in the wake of a period of violent been operating under a federal the AFL banner. upheaval in the maritime industry labor union charter and was affili­ The international anni­ and for the labor movement gen­ ated directly with AFL headqua]> Puerto Rico Governor At SIU erally. The collective bargaining ters. From this point, the new Union guarantees in the Wagner Act were under heavy fire in all in­ began pioneering many of the gains in wages and shipboard liv­ Houston, Texas, issued a new in­ dustries and the seamen's lot was ing conditions taken for granted traditionally the meanest of all. ternational union charter cover­ today. It continued this forward Hiring Hall Won ing seamen and aliied marine Still fresh in many seamen's progress through the war years, crafts to the late Harry Limdeberg, SUP secretary - treasurer. minds were the dramatic gains when more than 1,200 Seafarers Established since 1885, the Sailors wrung from the shipowners in the lost their lives and thousands more came forward to swelL its Union of the Pacific became the bitter, bloody '34 and '36 strikes ranks. At the same time. It was West Coast district of the new spearheaded by the West Coast, engaged in a bitter fight not only union, and Lundeberg, who died which produced first-time recog­ last January, eventually became nition of the maritime hiring hall. against the shipowners and Gov­ ernment controls, but against the Its first president. These victories stirred a new CP's then-powerful Waterfront In subsequent weeks, SUP or­ burst of union enthusiasm among Section as well. ganizers fanned out in East and seamen on the Atlantic and Gulf. '46 General Strike Gulf ports and helped to set up Many wanted no part of the new­ The battle over Coast Guard re­ separate Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ ly-formed National Maritime Un­ tricts with headquarters in New ion, then and for many years later strictions and wartime controls York and New Orleans. By 1941, closely linked with the Commun­ reached a climax in the postwar 1946 general strike, when the these were amalgamated into one ist Party. Wage Stabilization Board refused district. An additional spark for the for­ SIUNA and SIU-A&G were born mation of a democratic, anti-Com­ to approve an SUP agreement pro­ munist union of seamen on all viding higher benefits than the coasts was the expulsion of the CIO unions had gained eariier. SUP by the old International Sea­ Within a week the seamen got men's Union due to resentment their increase. Gov. Lull Munox Marin of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico waves The postwar years that followed over Lundeberg's independent ac­ hat in greeting to SIU men on his recent visit to Union headproduced memorable organizing tion on behalf of seamen. Other quarters. Shown with the Governor ore (I to r) Joseph Monserrot, seagoing affiliates also drifted victories in Isthmian, last of the director of the New York office, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; away from the ISU, leaving a tre­ big open, shop dry cargo outfits, and in Cities Service in the tanker Senator Ramon E. Bauza of Ponce, PR, and SEAFARERS LOG mendous void. After Lundeberg persuaded the field, among many others. Union editor Herb Brand. (Other photo on page one.) AFL to issue a new charter, the negotiations also won a no-cost SIU-A&G actually began function­ welfare plan and, for the first SAN FRANCISCO—More than ing on November 1, 1938, starting time, guaranteed vacation pay for two-thirds of all the Mariner-type withi a small nucleus of men who .«eamen, part of a string of mari­ vessels built during the Korean had transferred from the old AFL time "firsts" credited to the SIU War and now in commercial opera­ Seamen's Union. This group had and the deep-sea districts of the tion are manned by members of SIUNA. the SlU-Pacific Coast District, the This progress on all fronts is "Stewards News'' reports. typified by the change from the A roundup of the 35 speciallyUnion's original dingy offices at constructed vessels shows that 19 The mounting Syrian-Turkish crisis has all but officially 2 Stone Street, New York City, to of them carry Pacific District a temporary headquarters In doomed several pipeline projects designed to Insure an un­ members, nine are under East Washington, DC, then back to interrupted flow of Persian Gulf oil to the West with or Coast operators, five have been as­ Stone Street, and later to its own without the use of the Suez-* signed to the US Navy, one is un­ building at 51 Beaver Street, NYC, Canal. Denmark, the Netherlands, Liberie dergoing conversion into a passen­ in 1944. Today's showplace Brook­ and Ceylon. Liberia put up $4,000 Plans were put forward last ger ship, and one was shipwrecked lyn headquarters came along in year after the nationalization of toward the bill. in Korea. 1951, while similar building pro­ The repayments are expected to HOUSTON—Plans for a lift-on, grams were carried on in other the canal by Egypt, and the subse­ Highly Adaptable Ships be made through the levying of e lift-off operation between Great quent Mideast hostilities and pipe­ The bigger and faster type ships ports. Thus the last 19 years have been line sabotage, to lay new pipelines special voluntary surcharge on have quickly proven their adapta­ Lakes and South Atlantic ports bility to any type of maritime have been announced by Troy S. good to Seafarers and their fami­ from the Persian Gulf to the Med­ canal tolls which would add to the trade. For example, two of them Browning, a well-known Detroit lies. With this proud heritage iterranean. The canal reopened costs of putting a ship through the under the "Brotherhood of the last April after a five-month shut­ Egyptian-held waterway. Since the were converted into passenger shipowner. ships of Britain and France, in nor­ Browning, whose Browning Lines Sea" the future assures more of down. ships for Matson Lines, four were mal times, account for over oneare contracted to the SIU Great Ambitious plans for new tanker the same. modified for the round-the-world third of all ship traffic through Lakes District, said he will recon­ tonnage still have not materialized freight-passenger service of the beyond the drawing board stage, in Suez, shipowners in the two coun­ American President Lines and vert two 8,500-ton lake freighters most cases, although now, with the tries would wind up paying about three others were changed for the this winter in preparation for open­ pipeline plans snagged, more new the same proportion of the total special requirements of the Pacific ing a full coastwise service when oil carriers are likely to be built bill. the St. Lawrence seaway opens in Far East Lines trade. The US Public Health Serv­ after all. Europe's petroleum However, since the surcharge By company, AFL operates eight 19,59. The service will be the first ice hospitals wish • to remind would be voluntary, it is uncertain needs alone are expected to dou­ lift-on, lift-off maritime operation of the ships, PFE has seven, while Seafarers that it is necessary ble in the next ten years. how this could be expected to ac­ Oceanic SS Co. and Pacific Trans­ in Great Lakes history. One result of the developing cumulate the necessary funds. Ves­ The ships will go into a pilot to show proof of eligibilty in port Lines each have two. order to obtain treatment at Mideast crisis is that Russia has sels that paid .the normal tolls In addition to the eight vessels service between Detroit and Cleve­ any PHS facility. apparently succeeded in sidetrack­ would still be entitled to go now in operation by the company, land some time in 1958. Later the Such proof should show 60 APL has invited bids for the con­ run will be extended to include days of seatime, time which is to ing Western petroleum defense through. US shipping provided struction of two more Mariner-type Buffalo, Chicago, Milwaukee and have been completed not more plans "without so much as men­ only 2.7 percent of the total canal tioning the word oil," as "The traffic in 1955. cargo vessels. The Mariner-type Duluth. For its part, the old Suez Canal The ships will carry 400 special­ than 90 days before applying Journal of Commerce" put it. The ship is a freighter of 13,000 dead­ for treatment. Extensions on political muddle stems from in­ Company is planning to branch out ly constructed vans each. The weight tons, 560 feet in length and operation will be patterned after the 90 days are permitted un­ creased sword-rattling by the pro- into new fields. It has yet to ef­ capable of a speed of 20 knots. the SlU-contracted Waterman-Pan der special circumstances such Soviet Syrian government, Egypt fect a settlement with Egypt for Atlantic service, which began full as in times of shipping slump and the Soviet itself over an al­ the seizure of the canal in July, scale lift-on, lift-off service last or maritime strikes. It is leged US-Turkish plot against 1956. It is moving into mining and waived where a seaman is Syria. SFA PA oil ventures in Africa and Canada month. taken off a vessel because of Meanwhile, United Nations and is also linked with the pro­ The proposal represents another attempt to help rehabilitate coast­ illness or injury suffered while leaders still have to deal with the posed cross-channel tunnel con­ wise shipping, which has been in on duty. cost of last year's Mideast crisis necting England and France. The PHS announcement re­ Proposals for linking Britain , di­ a decline since World War II. minds Seafarers that discharges and the $8 million spent by the UN Browning said he had no plans im­ alone are not sufficient evi­ for clearing and reopening the rectly with the continent, dating mediately to build any ships for dence of seatime but are help­ canal last fall and winter. These back to the Napoleonic era, have the run, but indicated that he ful in establishing time along funds were advanced by the US been revived again. A preliminary ($5 million), Canada, Australia, engineering study has already been might construct new vessels later with other evidence. on. Norway, West Germany, Sweden, made. versary falls on October 15, 1938, when the American Fed­ eration of Labor convention in VI^C Men Get Most Mariners Turk Pipeline Snagged; Suez Toll Boost Sought SIU Lakes Co. Plans Seaway Lift-On Service Show SeatSme To Enter PHS Lv?'' �f :"i S-l'i. -J" ..., C- V. ?. ••? 1*; !••• V . V ' • ' ' —. .. V « FOR SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES •i-J HOSPITAL • SURGICAL MEDICAL • MATERNITY DISABiLITY-PENSION DEATH • SCHOLARSHIP UNEMPLOYMENT • LOAN DEPENDENTS •TRAINING V BENEFITS PURPOSE OF WELFARE PLAN... .PAGE 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PAGE 3 DIGEST OF WELFARE PLAN.. .PAGES 4-5 SURGICAL SCHEDULE PAGES S-Z LISTOFSIU HALLS PAGE 8 V -trrw-r? r»-r �Face Tw« a^'tkdtfwtS^ Pictured here are a few of the various aspects of the Seafarers Welfare Plpn, offering benefits and protection to the Seafarer and members of his family. The operations of the plan are de­ scribed in detail in the following pages. From the beginning, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has been selfInsured and self-administered. This means that Union and em­ ployer representatives on a joint board of trustees have author­ ity to decide what types of benefits will be paid, what the re­ quirements will be and how the procedures ore set up. This self-insurance feature has enabled the trustees to design the Plan to suit Seafarers' needs. Consequently, the Plan contains a number of benefits to meet the unique problems of seafaring men, benefits which are not available in the usual Insurance company package. Self-administration also means that the Union's own admin­ istrative apparatus-Its various port offices. Its officials and Its employees—are all prepared to assist Seafarers or members of their families on any matter Involving welfare benefits. Conse­ quently the Seafarer, or his dependents, can write, call or visif any SlU union hall and get the services and assistance they need. Read this supplement and keep it in a handy spot for future reference. When a welfare problem arises, get In touch with your nearest SlU hall for speedy and satisfactory service. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION �Far* Threa •4. • ••• . ^'.- V-/ .;r vf !•& : "••'-•v -.v,,. • " ••..:•?••, ' ' , ' . ' ' -'w:" Q. What are the basic requirements for aU SIU benefits? • A. The minimum, basic requirement un­ der the Welfare Plan is one day's seatime in the past 90 days and 90 days in the last calendar year. That is, a 1957 application would call for 90 days in 1956. In addition to this minimum re­ quirement, several of the benefits have other requirements which are listed on pages 4 and 5. As a Seafarer, how can I assure the, speediest possible service and protection for my family? A. You can assure speedy service by do­ ing the following before you ship out: 1) Fill out an enrollment card listing your wife and other dependents. 2) Fill out a beneficiary card. Send both cards to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, New York City. These cards are available in all SIU halls. These cards must be filed or else your family might suffer considerable delay. 3) Get photostats of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of your children and send them to the Wel­ fare Plan. This can be a tremendous time-saver in the event members of your family have to be hospitalized. 4) Give your wife a copy of this sup­ plement. Have her keep it in the house at all times. Make sure she knows your Social Security number. 5) Instruct her to get in touch with the nearest SIU hall in case of need to verify your seatime and make sure she is covered. Q. If my husband is at sea and I have to go to the hospital, how do I apply? A. You can get an application for the benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan through the nearest SIU hall, or you can tell the hospital that you are covered by the Plan and ask them to contact the Plan directly. If you have no money, you can get a letter of credit . r UESTIONS <>«« NSWERS ON SlU WELFARE PLAN BENEFITS through the Plan which is accepted by the hospital in place of a cash deposit. Q. If I am a Seafarer and I am hospital­ ized, how can I assure prompt payment of my weekly hospital benefit? A. Have your discharges with you show­ ing proof of one day's seatime in the past 90 days and 90 days in the previous year. Q. How are parents of Seafarers cov­ ered by the family benefits section of the Plan? A. Parents who are dependent on the Seafarer for their livelihood are cov­ ered by the Plan the same as wives and dependent children. Q. If I apply for an SIU scholarship, am I limited in any way to the school I can attend or the course of study I can fol­ low? A. Not at all. The Plan permits a schol­ arship winner to undertake any course of study at any recognized college or university. Q. As a member of a Seafarer's family, suppose after leaving the hospital I find I need additional treatment and more surgery. Am I still eligible? A. If you need a second operation in­ volving a new stay in the hospital, you can present your need to the trustees of the Plan who have the authority to ap­ prove additional coverage. If you mere­ ly have to return to the hospital, your $10 daily hospital benefit is continued. Q. How can I and my family make use of the facilities of the SIU health cen­ ter? A. I) If you are a Seafarer, you are en­ titled to receive regular medical check­ ups after which the center may recom­ mend treatment, if needed, which you can get at the Public Health Service fa­ cilities or, if you so desire, from a pri­ vate physician. 2) If you are a member of a Seafarer's family, and you think you need medical care, you can get an examination and a diagnosis at the center. Then, if treat­ ment is needed, you are referred with the diagnosis to your family doctor. Q. Is there any charge for the unem­ ployment loans? A. No. The loans, which are given up to a maximum of $100, are interest-free. - Meal books are also available as inter­ est-free loans, providing the Seafarer with $10 worth of food at Union cafe­ terias or specified eating places at a sub­ stantial discount to the Seafarer. Q. If my wife or children need care un­ der the family benefit program and I hap­ pen to be hospitalized myself, can I sub­ stitute my time spent in the hospital for the seatime requirements? A. You can ask the trustees of the Plan to waive the seatime requirement, which they will do if the circumstances justify doing so. Q. Does the family hospital-surgical benefit cover births as well? A. No. This is covered by a separate maternity benefit of $200. Q. When sending the Welfare Plan doc­ uments such as birth certificates or mar­ riage certificates, can I send in a photo­ stat instead? A. Yes. Where the Plan asks for these certificates, or for discharges showing seatime, it prefers photostats. Q. I am on disability-pension now. Am I eligible for any other benefits? A. Men on the disability list are eligible to receive hospital, surgical and medical care under the family plan. The same applies to their wives and dependent children under 18. �r^pt\ _,-!-\''l .V^./:-»r':-^l:V::;rV;r-'!/:r''.v.-/.; -T- •. • r:r " in-' Pot0 PiTO Paf« Four BASIC SEATIME REQUIREMlpT^'The basic eligibility for every benefit i« one da/s seatime in the last 90 days and 90 in the last calendar year. I WHO IS COVERED BENEFITS Wives and unmarried children undet 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. $10 per day room and board. Payments continue for as long as hospitalized. HospHai oxtras Wives and unmarried children under 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. Maximum of $100 ior first 31 days; thereafter, maxi­ mum of $200. Covers special nursing care, x-ray, anaesthesia, medications, etc. This benefit goes with benefit above, benefit below or both. Snrgieai Wives and unmarried children under 19; depend dent parents of Seafar­ ers. Maximuih of $300 ( s 'e e surgical schedule, pages 0-7). Hospital room and lioard TERWS OF BENEFITS This benefit goes with benefits above. • b WHO IS COVERED ELIGIBILITY ""Basic seatime requirement. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. *Basic seatime requirement. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. Ditabitil^ pomips All totally disabled Sea­ farers regardless of age. Dealti Any beneficiary named by Seafarer. •"Basic seatime - requirement. Speeiai File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. •qiiipment bmfit All Seafarers ' BENEFITS TERMS OF BENEFITS $35 weekly; also eligible for all other benefits where applicable. Payments continue for entire period of disabil­ ity. $4,000 Covers death anywhere. !'• ' ELIGIBILITY •"Basic seatime requirement. File discharges showing 12 •years' seatime on ships for which SIU furnished crewmembers. •"Basic. seatime requirement. Special aids ne­ cessary for re­ covery not pro­ vided by hospital. Benefit provided upon approval by trustees after survey of need. $0,000 over a fouryear period. Covers any course at any accredited college; avail­ able for graduate study also. 5 awarded annu­ ally, one reserved for a Seafarer. Beneficiary card MUST be on file. •: •"Basic, seatime requirement ONLY. i — transfusions Wives and unmarried children under 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. 6 transfusions at the rate of $20 each. Doctor caiis at tiospitai Wives and unmarried children under 19; depen­ dent parents of Seafar­ ers. $4 per day for maximum of 31 days. • Blood This is in addition to "hospital extras" benefit above. • •"Basic seatime requirement. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. •"Basic seatime requirement. Benefit paid only to non­ surgical cases. File enrollment card, marriage license and children's birth certificates. Scholarships ^ tlnempioymeiit and meai tiook program All Seafarers; children of Seafarers. All Seafarers Unemploym e n t loans up to $100; meal book credit. Three years' discharges in­ cluding ""basic seatime re­ quirement by Seafarer apply­ ing or father of child applying; transcript from high school; standing in upper 1/3 of class. ••i i•'I • Facilities available in all SIU ports. •"Basic seatime requirement. For loans, 30 days ashore on shipping list. •r Modicat examinations All Seafarers; wives and unmarried children un­ der 19; dependent par­ ents of Seafarers. Free medical ex­ aminations, diag­ nostic and labora­ tory services. Services available at SIU center in New York being extended to Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans. •"Basic seatime requirement ONLY. Seafarer dermileries All Seafarers Provision for sleeping, showers, laundry, etc. Facilities available most SIU ports. In ••^Basic seatime requirement ONLY. •'5II Soafarors in tiospitats All Seafarers in hospitals more than one week. $21 weekly ttlaternify All Seafarers $200 plus bond. $25 Payments continue for as long as hospitalized. •"Basic seatime requirement ONLY. Payment made for each child born; duplicate pay­ ments for multiple births. •"Basic seatime requirement. File marriage license, child's birth certificate. Seafarer Irainittg scheet Hespilat movies All Seafarers Patients at USPHS hos­ pitals. No-cost upgrad­ ing training; also entry training for C - cards before shipping. Two - week upgrading training program in Mo­ bile; . entry training in various ports. •"Basic seatime requirement ONLY. Regular movie showings provided at no cost to Seafarers and other patients. �Pare Six ' If Seafarers or wives of Seafarers have any quesMons concerning the benefits for hospital, hospital extras, surgical or hospital doctor calls, contact the nearest SlU office or the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, NY. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ABDOMEN MAXIMUM PAYMENT Abscess, drainage of. appendiceal, liver (hepatic), pancreatic subdiaphrag­ matic (subphrenic) $100.00 Adhesions, intra-abdominal, freeing of, sole procedure 100.00 Appendectomy, sole procedure 100.00 Cholesyctectomy (removal of gallbladder), sole procedure 200.00 Cholecystotomy (drainage of gallbladder through abdominal incision) 150.00 (Tolon resection (removal, colectomy), total or partial, complete procedure... 200.00 Colostomy, sole and complete procedure 100.00 Common (hepatic) duct resection or reconstruction, with or without cholecystectomy 150.00 Diverticulitis, Intestinal and complications, operation for 200.00 Gastrectomy (resection of stomach) partial or complete, any type, with or without abdominal vagotomy 300.00 Gastro-enterostomy or pyloroplasty, with or without abdominal vagotomy 175.00 Gastroscopy, with or without biopsy 25.00 Gastrotomy 100.00 Hernia repair By cutting operation (herniotomy, herniorrhaphy) Hiatus or other diaphragmatic hernia 150.00 Incisional (postoperative), umbilical or other ventral hernia 100.00 Inguinal or femoral hernia Unilateral 100.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 150.00 By injection treatment, complete procedure—one-half the allowance for corresponding cutting operation Intestines—small, resection and/or anastomosis (entero-enterostomy, enterocolostomy) 150.00 Laparotomy—exploratory only, with or without biopsy. 100.00 Paracentesis (tapping) abdomen 10.00 Perforated peptic ulcer, simple closure only, with or wit' JUt abdominal vagotomy 150.00 Pyloric stenosis, Ramstedt's operation 100.00 Splenectomy 200.00 Vagotomy, abdominal approach, sole procedure 150.00 Cutting into abdominal cavity for removal or treatment of organ or organs therein (unless otherwise specified in this schedule) 100.00 BONE, JOINT OR TENDON, ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES mi. Amputation Arm, forearm, entire hand, lower leg foot 125.00 Phalanx (toe or finger) 25.00 Thigh, including disarticulation at hip 200.00 Arthroplasty, arthrodesis Ankle, elbow, wrist or shoulder 100.00 Knee, hip or spine (Including bone graft) 150.00 Bone, excision of (scraping of bone), except for biopsy (alveolar processes 60.00 of Jaw excepted) For biopsy only 10.00 Bone graft 150.00 Humerus, radius, ulna, femur, spine, tibia or fibula Bursa, shoulder Needling of, complete procedure 10.00 Excision of 100.00 Club Foot (talipes), correction by manipulation and casts, complete procedure 50.00 Coccyx, removal of 50.00 Dislocation Closed reduction 75.00 Ankle, astragalus, clavicle, elbow, knee, shoulder, wrist Finger, thumb, toe, jaw, patella 15.00 Hip, vertebra or vertebrae 50.00 Open reduction—maximum is twice the allowance for the corresponding closed reduction. Exostosis, ostema, removal of 65.00 Foot stabilization" 150.00 Fracture Simple, closed reduction, with or without pins and/or calipers Ankle (Pott's), astragalus, clavicle, elbow, fibula, os calcis, radius, scapula, ulna, wrist (Colics') 75.00 Femus, pelvis 60;00 Fingers or toes (phalanges), hand (metacarpals), foot (metatarsals), nose, rib or ribs, tarsal or carpal bones 25.00 Humerus, mandible, maxilla (alveolar process excepted), patella, radius and ulna, tibia or tibia and fibula 75.00 Vertebra or vertebrae, coccyx excepted Body or lamia 80.00 Articular, lateral or spinous processes only 20.00 Compound—The maximum is one and one-half times the allowance for the corresponding simple fracture treated by closed reduction. Treated by open operation, except pins and/or calipers—The maximum is twice the allowance for the corresponding simple fracture treated by closed reduction. Fracture of skull—see neurosurgery. Hallux valgus (bunion), operation for single 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 75.00 Hammer Toes, operation for 50.00 Incision into joint Semilunar cartilage, knee, removal. 125.00 , 50.00 For other reason -: Parantentesls (tapping) only. .....,.i 10.00 75.0GL L ..iiPAtella, exdslon: of....... MAXIMUM Tendons and ligaments Tenotomy, sole procedure Suturing Single structure Multiple structures Transplant of tendons Single Multiple Toe nail, radical removal PAYMENT 25.00 35.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 15.00 EYE Cateract, removal of 150.00 Needling, complete procedure 50.00 Chalazion, operation for jo.OO Conjunctival flap operation 25.00 Conjunctival suture 20.00 Cornea Paracentesis of 25.00 Transplantation of 200.00 Ulcer Cauterization of 5.00 Delimiting keratomy 25.00 Detached retina, electrocoagulation for 200.00 Enucleation and/or evisceration (exenteration), including implantation 90.00 Foreign body, cornea or conjunctiva, removed 5.00 Foreign body, intraocular removed 50.00 Glaucoma, filtration (trephining) operation 110.00 Hordeolumor sty, operation for 5.00 Iridectomy, sole procedure 75.00 Lachrymal sac, excision 50.00 Pterygium, removal .' 35.00 Ptosis, eye lid, correction of Unilateral T 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical Occasion T. 75.00 Strabismus (crossed eyes, squint) convergent or divergent, correction by cutting operation, complete procedure llO.OO EAR Abscess, middle ear (otitis media) incision dium (paracentesis) Fenestration operation for otosclerosis Mastoidectomy Unilateral Bilateral—same surgical occasion 15.00 200.00 140.00 180.00 NOSE AND THROAT Antrum puncture and irrigation 5.00 Antrum window, Caldwell-Luc operation. 60.00 Ethmoldectomy, including removal polyps.' 50.00 Frontal sinus, radical 100.00 Laryngoscopy, including biopsy For diagnosis or treatment 10.00 Operative 25.00 Nasal polyi>3» removal Single 10.00 Multiple 20.00 Nasal septum, submucous resection 75.00 Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, cutting or electro-coagulation, com­ plete procedure 50.00 Tracheotomy 65.00 Turbinectomy, unilateral or bilateral 15.00 BREAST Abscess of, incision and drainage Amputation of Simple unilaterad Radical, with exporation axilla 25.00 100.00 150.00 INFECTION AND TRAUMA Abscess, not mentioned elsewhere, incision and drainage Superficial Deep Carbuncle, incision of Debridement of wounds Suturing, sole procedure—$2 per stitch, with maximum of lO.OO 25.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 LYMPH GLANDS Superficial, removal of, including biopsy Deep chain, removal of, including biopsy SCALENE SYNDROME Cutting operation for Unilateral Bilateral—same surgical occasion .' 20.00 75.00 ^ ' 75.00 120.00 THYROID GLAND Removal of (thyroidectomy) complete or partial, complete procedure 150.00 TUMORS AND CYSTS Benign tumor or cyst, superficial, excision of Cyst Branchial, removal of Pilonidal (including pilonidal sinus) excision of Thyroglossal, excision of ^ Epithelioma, including basal celled carinoma, excisipn| of With fslsnd* dissection .-. H .. . • • <. • • • • ••••••• o • * ••• • •. .Other malignant tumors^ face, lip. or skin, excision of. 10.00 75.00 60.00 150.00 25.00 75.00. 50.00 . ; ij �Page Sevea iiial Seafarers are urged fo leave with their wives their Social Security number, their Z number and the address of the nearest SlU office in order to speed acceptance of their dependents by a hospital in case of on emergency. With gland dissection Warts, moles, removal of Single Multiple 100.00 10.00 15.00 VEINS, VARICOSE Complete Procedure • Cutting operation for, with or without injections One leg Both legs—same surgical occasion Injections on9 One leg Both legs 50.00 100.00 •• •• 35.00 50.00 GYNECOLOGY Pneumonencephalography, including lumbar puncture Rhizotomy (section of nerve roots within spinal canal), chordotomy Skull fracture With brain injury, nonoperative treatment With, elevation of fragments Compound with debridement and elevation of fragments Spinal cord tumor, removal of Sympathectomy Lumbar unilateral Lumbar bilateral—same surgical occasion Thoraco—lumbar with splanchnicectomy, complete procedure Trephining, exploratory, sole procedure, per side Ventriculography, complete procedure, including trephining 25.00 200.00 50.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 ;... 150.00 200.00 200.00 25.00 35.00 PROCTOLOGY Artesia of the vagina, plastic correction 50.00 Imperforate hymen, correction of, by cutting 10.00 Bartholin's gland Excision of 50.00 Incision only 10.00 Caruncle, urethra, excision or fulguration 20.00 Cervix Amputation, complete 50.00 Dilation and curettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelorrhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 25.00 Two or more of these procedures done at same time 35.0C( Cul-de-sac drainage, colpotomy 15.00 Cystocele or rectocele, surgical repair of, sole procedure 60.00 _ Cystocele and rectocele combined, surgical correction of, perineorrhaphy, sole procedure 100.00 Cystocele and rectocele, repair of by cutting operation or perineorrhaphy, in combination with one or more of dilatation and curettage non­ puerperal, cervical repair (trachelorrhaphy, conization, cauterization or 125.00 polypectomy, with or without biopsy Oophorectomy (excision of ovary) and/or salpingectomy (excision of tube) for cystic ovary, ovarian cyst or other cause, unilateral or bilateral, including separation of adhesions and appendectomy 100.00 Displacement (retroversion, prolapse, procidentia) of the uterus, correction of by cutting operation, abdominal or vaginal approach, with or without separation of adhesions, appendectomy or unilateral or bilateral oopho­ rectomy and/or salpingectomy 125.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and currettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelor­ rhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy !; 150.00 Displacement (retroversion, prolapse, procidentia) of the uterus, correction or by cutting operation, abdominal Or vaginal approach, with or without separation of adhesions, appendectomy or unilateral or bilateral oopho­ rectomy and/or salpingectomy but combined with cutting operation for systocele and/or rectocele or perineorrhaphy 150.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and currettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelor­ rhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 150.00 Hysterectomy, any type, with or without separation of adhesions, appen­ dectomy or unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy, abdominal or vaginal approach 150.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and curettage non-puerperal, cervical repair (trachelor­ rhaphy), conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 175.00 Hysterectomy, any type, with or without separation of adhesions, appendec­ tomy or unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy, abdominal or vaginal approach but combined with cutting operation for cystocele and/or rectocele or perineorrhaphy 175.00 The above procedure combined with one or more of the following— dilatation and curettage non puerperal, cervical repair (trachelorrhaphy), 175.00 conization, cauterization or polypectomy, with or without biopsy 125.00 Vesicovaginal fistula, repair of MISCELLANEOUS Bone marrow, aspiration of for biopsy Parotid gland Total removal Mixed tumor removed from Stone, removal from parotid or submaxillary gland Submaxillary gland, removal of MAXIMUM PAYMENT MAXIMUM PAYMENT - •j lO.OO , 75.00 50 00 25.00 50.00 NEUROSURGERY Brain tumor, complete procedure 300.00 Cranial nerves, section of sensory root of fifth, (for tic doloreux), or eighth (for Meniere's disease), resection gasserian ganglion .................... 200.00 Craniotomy, exploratory or decompressive 1.50.00 , Hematoma, subdural or extradural, treated by trephining 150 00 Intervertebral disc (nucleus polposis) rupture, herniation or protrusion, re­ moval of or exploration of 200.00 Laminectomy, exploratory or decompressive 200.00 Lumbar and/or cisternal puncture, not for anesthesia—$10 per puncture with maximum of 100.00 Meningocele, excision of. . .. 100.00 • Neuroma, peripheral, resection of. i 50.00 Peripheral nerves, decompression, suture or transplantation of, single or first 75.00 Each additional after first — v 1; ............ 25.00 t'c Maximum v. f;.'.v.,:;j'. ..t.. >•"150.00 I Abscess, ischiorectal, perirectal, perianal, drainage of -25.00 Carcinoma of rectum, resection, complete procedure 200.00 Cryptectomy of one or more crypts 15.00 Dilation of anal orfice, sole procedure 15.00 Fissurectomy 35.00 Fistula-in-ano, operation for (fistiuectomy) 75.00 Hemorrhoids Operative removal, any method Internal or internal and external 75.00 The above combined with fissurectomy and/or cryptectomy 75.00 External only . > 20.00 Injection treatment, complete procedure—one-half the allowance for corresponding cutting operation Polypectomy, one or more 30.00 Prolapsed rectum, cutting operation 100.00 Proctoscopy and/or sigmoidoscope, with or without biopsy 10.00 THORACIC SURGERY Bronchoscopy, including biopsy Diagnosis only Removal foreign body or other treatment Congenital anomaly of heart or aorta, surgical correction of Esophagoscopy, including biopsy Diagnosis only Removal foreign body or dilation stricture Esophageal diverticulum, excision of Lobectomy or pneumonectomy Phrenicotomy, phrenicestomy, phrenic avulsion or crushing Pneumonosly Pneumothorax; artificial, first induction Refills, each Maximum Thoracentesis (tapping chest) Thoracoplasty One or two stages Three or more stages, including previous stages Thoractomy with rib resection for draining of empyema Vagotomy, thoracic approach «I I 30.00 50.00 300.00 30.00 50.00 75.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 160.00 25.00 100.00 200.00 75.00 150.00 UROLOGY Abscess, prostate, incision and drainage 35.00 Caruncle, excision or fulguration 20.00 Circumcision 15.00 Cysto.stnmy, cystotomy, suprapubic, with fulguration or other bladder treat­ ment 75.00 Cystoscopy, including biopsy For examination only with or without retrograde pyelography 25.00 For treatment, bladder, ureter or kidney... 25.00 For removal of tumor or stone from ureter or bladder 50.00 Viverticulum of bladder, resection of 125.00 Endoscopy and/or dilation urethra, diagnosis or treatment, with or without biopsy 15.00 Epididymectomy Unilateral 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 100.00 Fistula, urethral, operation for 75.00 Hydrocele Tapping, not more than ten each side, each 10.00 Radical operation Unilateral 50.00 Bilateral—same surgical occasion 75.00 Litholapaxy (lithotrity), complete procedure 35.00 Meatotomv, sole procedure 5.00 Nephrectomy 200.00 Nephrotoiny or nephropexy 150.00 Orchidectomy (excision of testicle) Simple, unilateral 50.00 Sim-lc. bilateral—same surgical occasion 75.00 With gland dissection 150.00 Plastic repair, uretero-pelvic junction, or correction aberrant renal artery.... 200.00 Prostatectomy, complete procedure including vasectomy Suprapubic or perineal 150.00 Transurethral, complete resection 150.00 Punch operation, median bar resection 75.00 Pyelotomy, complete procedure 125.00 Uretero-lithotomy, ureterotomy. 125.00 Urethrotomy, external or internal 50.00 Varicocele, operation for 50.00 0" Viasectomy, not associated with other procedures '25.00 • • «>;| -•li-l �rar* EifM r •it* • :• > * s The Seafarers Welfare Plan From its modest beginnings in July I, 1950, when it offered just two benefits, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has grown in size and scope over the post seven years, in place of the original $500 death benefit and $7 weekly Seafarers hospital benefit, the Plan now offers more than a dozen benefits for Seafarers and their families designed to protect them against the hazards of illness, death and disability and to cushion the costs of many other expenses. In addition to the wider variety of benefits now available, the Plan has been able to enlarge cash coverage of older benefits instituted in 1950 and the years following. In 1956 alone, cash benefits totaled bet­ ter than $1,300,000 compared to the $31,733 provided in the first yeor of operation. The expansion of benefits was mode possible in part by the fact that the Welfare Plan was self-insured from the stort. Self-in­ surance allowed for flexibility in meeting seamen's problems and pro­ vided substantial cash savings which were converted into greater benfits. If you have any questions or any problem concerning welfare benefits, contact the nearest SlU hall (listed below) or the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, NYC. BALTIMORE Eastern 7-4900 275 State St. Richmond 2-0140 BOSTON HOUSTON Capital 3-4080—3-4089 LAKE CHARLES Hemlock 6-5744 MOBILE • Hemlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY, LA. NEW ORLEANS Tulane 8626 NEW YORK (headquarters) ...675 4th Ave., Bklyn Hyacinth 9-6600 •',C s 127-129 Bank St. Madison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA, PR. .,...101 Pelayo Phone 2-5996 450 Harrison St. SAN FRANCISCO Douglas 2-5475 2 Abercom St. SAVANNAH Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 1 2505 1st Ave. Elliot 4334 1809-11 N. Franklin St. TAMPA Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif. ,;. 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-2874 a a a 1 a a " i Phone 2156 of':--- NORFOLK ^b M bM b A Abv V a —bb lap ^b A bA ^b bp w .lb ^b A jb va bV. A Jb b bb P A. p .b. A p* p � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 October 25, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU STRIKERS WIN DEMANDS IN LA. TUGS ASK APPEAL RULING AS BULL SHIPS SAIL STUDYHEALTH CENTERS FOR SIU PORTS US AMTES WIN RIGHT TO PILOT ALL LAKES SHIPS NLRB INVESTIGATING SIU CHARGES AGAINST COAL CO. AZALEA CITY TAKES CREW; READY FOR ‘LIFT-ON’ RUN RASH OF ANTI-LABOR LAWS MAY BE WORST SINCE T-H SPUTNIK AFFECTS US SHIPPING FUTURE; NEED FOR STRONG MERCHANT FLEET SEEN SIU-HIWD MEN MANNING NEW ‘DRILL MUD’ RUN US WHALERS NOW MAKING COMEBACK SEEK STANDARD CANADIAN PACT FIRST US WINE TANKER MAKES MAIDEN VOYAGE OUTPORTS AID IN NY SLACK; OUTLOOK GOOD DROP ‘PRINT RULING FOR US VISITORS PLASTICS GETTING BIG PLAY IN LATEST SHIP DESIGNS SIU MARKS 19TH BIRTHDAY TURK PIPELINE SNAGGED; SUEZ TOLL BOOST SOUGHT SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/25/1957 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. XIX, No. 22 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cf0f1cd4bbe407ff1c8cff3e5a293815.PDF 2a1e8f61c15107afd526b53ba2a5eb8d PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG m • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SIU Fishermen Win: COAST SIU ROUTSRAID BY BRIDGES in: f . RSgm Pavg%44 Harry, SIU-HIWD member in New Orleans, " f • (center) receives $710 in cash benefits from SIUHIWD welfare plan as Mrs. Harry looks on. SIU-HIWD patrolman Martin Gould (left) presents checks. Harry underwent surgery and specialized treatment for a stomach ailment. A variety of welfare benefits are provided under HIWD contract. -Story On Page 3 Senators Assail Union-Busters -Story On Page 3 Ship Engineers Plan To Merge Committees representing the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association have reached an agreement which would lead to merger of the two AFLCIO marine engineer unions by 1960. The agreement is subject to membership vote. ^ Story On Page 2 V- h I SECOND OF A SERIES 'UNIONS ./AMERICA' • THE OIL, CHEMICAL & ATOMIC WORKERS > 1 INTERNATIONAL UNION-AFL-CIO | i.? Lundeberg Statue On Viay '1. • i-- Completed clay model for monument of Harry Lundeberg, founder of the SIU of North Amercia, is displayed by sculptor Edwin Hurt. The statue will be cast in bronze and installed outside Sailors Union head­ quarters in San Francisco. Dedication ceremonies will be held next January 28, the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. Hurt also did the Furuseth statue in 1940. (Story on Page 2). ^v<^-;.. • l.r,. ; • 'i:, • -m JXW rill m �Pace Two SEAFARERS LOG November 8, 195Y Engineer Unions To Vote On Plans For Merger The first concrete merger plan in maritime was disclosed in a joint announcement last week by the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, the two engineer unions in the industry. A target date of January 1, 1960, has been set for com­ BME affiliating with the MEBA as ers and the maritime industry, and pletion of the merger, pending an autonomous division, and retain we think it will be beneficial to ratification of final terms by mem­ ing its ties with the SIU of NA, the members of both organiza­ bers of both AFL-CIO unions at according to the joint announce tions." Steps leading to the merger pact that time. A membership referen­ nient. However, BME will have dum on the interim agreement just representative on the national got underway last November with reached will be conducted by the MEBA executive committee and the signing of the no-raiding agree­ BME for a 60-day period starting the national sub-committee of the ment ending a seven-year split be­ December 1, 1957. Voting by the MEBA. It will also have represen­ tween the two unions. Terms of MEBA membership will begin tation at the national MEBA con the no-raiding pact were reached shortly after the MEBA severed its vcntion. about the same time. On the organizational level, BME connections with the National Preliminary arrangements for the trial period were wound up will pay no per capita dues to the Maritime Union and the so-called after a series of meetings in Tampa MEBA during this period, but will "AFL-CIO Maritime Committee." This break came after the NMU last month between committees assign a fulltime paid organizer to representing both unions. These the MEBA, whose expenses will be backed the independent United Mine Workers' District 50 against followed in the wake of an MEBA- paid by the MEBA. the MEBA and the Masters, Mates Uniform Procedures BME no-raiding pact signed a year ago. A similar pact covering rival With a view to establishing re and Pilots in the American Coal unions of radio officers was reached ciprocal shipping rights and port beef. The MEBA previously had alliance of 20 years' stand­ In September. payoff procedures in both organiza­ aingclose with the NMU. The SIUNA tions, the trial agreement provides Seek Standard Fact charter for the BME was issued in Terms of the BME-MEBA interim that "MEBA and BME may each May, 1949, granting jurisdiction agreement call for close coopera­ call on the other to service their over marine engineers. tion in future negotiations leading respective vessels, which request, to a standard working agreement wherever practicable, shall be for licensed marine engineers; honored. In addition, either or­ effoi'ts to achieve reciprocal ship­ ganization may call on the other ping rights and pension and wel­ for engineers to fill jobs on their fare eligibility, and joint steps to respective vessels . . . (and) . stabilize manpower and jobs in the shall . . . indicate whether the job industry. The two unions also is on a temporary or permanent agreed to work jointly in organiza­ basis." Announcing the agreement, The strange spectacle of a maritime union official applauding anti-strike Injunctions tional drives to bring "all marine engineers within our jurisdiction MEBA President Herbert Daggett against three other unions involved in a beef with a contracted company came to light and BME President Raymond T. last week. The "NMU Pilot", official NMU organ and mouthpiece of NMU President Joseph into a single union." During the trial period, "the two McKay called it "a sound trade Curran, gleefully chortled that-^ organizations will retain their union approach to the problems the "SIU was forced to fold a to support other unions in their The only identity and autonomy, with the facing licensed engineering offic­ 'strike' against the Bull Lines, beefs with contracted shipping gineers and the SIU. outfit actively in Curran's comer is Seamen, mates, engineers and companies. But that's not the way District 50 of the United Mine longshoremen lost 64 days' work Curran reacted. He made no se­ Workers, a company union of the in the desperate maneuver." cret of the fact that his sympathies purest kind. What it all boils down to is that In effect then, Curran derived He with the shipowner. In the same issue in which this there is only one obstacle to marlvast satisfaction from the fact that the Federal courts, at the request pro-shipowner, anti-union blast ap­ time unity and that obstacle is Joe of the employer, issued injunctions peared, Curran had no compunc­ Curran. It again emphasizes the simple forbidding employees of a shipping tions about appealing for "Unity SAN FRANCISCO—A bronze memorial bust of the late company to strike or picket in the of Seamen" in bold headlines on fact that Curran is a most noisy Harry Lundeberg, founder of the Seafarers International course of a contract dispute. the front cover. proclaimer for "unity" among sea­ Union of North America, will be dedicated at Sailors' Union Curran's pro-shipowner and an­ Curran's pitch on anti-strike in­ men, but'at the same time is the of the Pacific headquarters on-*ti-union stand reveals how far he junctions makes it understandable outstanding disrupter of marine January 28, the first anniver­ glittering promise but unselfish is willing to go in efforts to under­ why the NMU lacks the friendship union relationships. Likewise, his sary of his death. service and general achievement mine the SIU and the officers and support of a single AFL-CIO positions at odds with AFL-CIO in The statue will be placed in front for the cause he called his own." unions and destroy growing mari­ maritime union with the exception longshore matters and jn respect of the headquarters building op­ Work on the statue is progressing time unity which he preaches but of the American Radio Association to the officers unions clash violent­ which is taking a neutral tack In ly with his service on the AFLposite the monument to Andy rapidly, reports Morris Weisberger, does not practice. Curran's disputes with mates, en­ CIO Ethical Practices Committee. Furuseth. The bust had been au­ SUP secretary-treasurer. The clay This isn't the first time Curran thorized by members of the Sailoi's model has been completed and has gone for anU-strike injunctions. Union in memory of the late secre­ the plastic mold is expected to be He also applauded similar moves tary. Both statues are the work of finished in the next few weeks. The against the mates and engineers sculptor Edwin Hurt. statue, which will be the same size when they were picketing Ameri­ The monument will bear the in- and shape as the Furuseth memo­ can Coal ships in their organizing Eci-iption, "He was indeed a man rial, was made from enlarged pho­ beef. At that time Curran was or­ who crowded into a short life no tographs of Lundeberg. dering NMU members through the picket lines, in support of the com­ pany and District 50, United Mine Workers, which "represents" the WASHINGTON—The Maritime Administration has started company's officer personnel. a scrapping program which will send 100 Liberty-type vessels On the coal ships, Curran's ex­ now in the reserve fleets to the scrap pile within the next cuse was that there was a union 12 months. contract existing for mates and en­ The program, initiated by dered. The MA will publicly invite gineers with District 50 and for bids for the sale of these vessels unlicensed men with NMU. In the Clarence Morse, Maritime Ad­ when they are selected. ministrator, is supposed to result In Bull Line fleet, all the unions in­ ; volved have had contractual rela­ bigger and better US reserve tions with the company for years fleets. First to go will be thfe oldest and the dispute arose in the course and most badly deteriorated ves­ Vol. XIX No. 23 of a contract reopener. The NMU, sels held in the fleets on the three Nov. 8, 1957 '' ^ contractual-wise, has no interest in coasts. Under the MA's present ship re­ what goes on in Bull Line and, as a trade union, would be expected placement program, new and faster ships will be placed into active service with the current operating PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer vessels being used as trade-ins. HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA. These ships, Morse said, are far MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SRIVACK, AL MASKIH, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff better than the Libertys in reserve Writers. BILL HOODY, Gulf Area Repre­ Seafarers overseas who want and will materially upgrade our sentative. to get in touch with headquar­ fleets. ters in a hurry can do so by The MA cpast directors have Publlshtd blwDDkly at tha haadquartara cabling the Union at its cable of tha Seafarars International Union, At­ been directed to select two Liberty lantic A Cuif District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth address, SEAFARERS NEW ships from each of the reserve fieets Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth YORK. Watching o job call in heodquarten It Charles Salisbury (left) Use of this address will assure in their area for the pile, as a be­ t-i600. Entered as second class matter and his son-in-law, bosun Fred Hartshorn. Salisbury, who recently the Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar speedy transmission on all mes­ ginning of the program. Any suit­ •t celebrated his 80th birthday, is a former president of ITU Local 'ha Act of Aug. 24, 1*12. . able equipment on these vessels sages and faster service for the 212, Pawtucket, RL. He had worked in New England from 1896 will be removed and stored before men involved. . . 120 to 1955 when he retired. bids will be accepted, Morse or-- 'Trade Unionist' Curran Okays Bull's Anti-Strike Injunctions Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial Jan, 28 Gov't Will Scrap 100 Reserve Fleet LIbertys Veteran Union Man Visits SIU SEAFARERS LOG Union Has Cable Address ^ �•Wm^Wi'-- iiotemher 8, l95T SEAFARERS Clean Bill Of Health LOG Pace Three Wesf Coast Routs Bridges' Raid On SlU Fishermen WILMINGTON—Another effort by Harry Bridges to raid SlU-affiliated fisher­ men here has ended in defeat as the SIU Pacific District, SlU-affiliated fisher­ men's unions and the local Maritime Trades Port Council struck back hard at th« raiders. Just as in similar'* quarrel with any section of the vice-president and representative beefs in the past Bridges Seafarers International Union he of the fish cannery workers unions, to find himself faced with John Hawk, SIU of NA secretarywas forced to withdraw isthegoing full strength of the Interna­ treasurer and representatives of all tional and the Maritime Trades SIU of NA affiliates in the Loa after counter-pressure was Department." area all pitched in on the applied on his longshore Mrs. Andrea Gomez, SIU of NA Angeles beef. union. Seafarer Antonia Suarez Martin is all smiles as Dr. Joseph Logue, SlU Health Center Director, shows him the medical report on his son Ramon. Ramon, dressed in navy blues, had plenty of moral support from his mother and brother Antonio, Jr., as he went through the examinations at the center. Senators Told How Unions Are Broken WASHINGTON—A company employee who admitted he allowed his car to "be wrecked" in order to discredit organ­ izing efforts by the Retail Clerks International Union among Sears, Roebuck Boston work ers, turned up as one of the interesting sidelights of an in­ vestigation of union-busting prac­ tices. These practices have been denounced by Senate investigators. James Donaghue, a Sears sales­ man, testified before the Senate Labor-Management committee that he knew beforehand that his car would be damaged so that the blame would fall on the Retail ' Clerks. The tires on his car were punctured and a brick was thrown through his windshield. Sears obligingly took care of the repairs free of charge. The incident took place in 1956 during an all-out drive by the Clerks union to organ­ ize the company's Boston employes. Further investigation revealed that James E. Nielsen, an employe of Nathan Shefferman's Labor Re­ lations Associates of Chicago, Inc., acknowledged using some five or six different aliases when "coun­ seling" Sears employes in forming anti-union committees. Shefferman's firm has been re­ tained as a labor consultant by Sears since 1939. It specializes in supplying "counselers" who advice clients on forming plant commit­ tees and company unions to fight union organization. During organizing efforts in 1939, Sears sponsored an "Employees Council," an independent, to offset the AFL drive. In 1953 the Council at the Boston store voted to affili­ ate with the AFL Retail Clerks Un­ ion. The Council chairman who recommended affiliation, Roy Web­ ber, had his salary cut $20 a week after advising union members to Join the federation. Webber turned down company offers of a "transfer to South America" and promotions if he would turn against the Clerks. He was later dismissed by Sears in 1953 after 24 years with the com­ pany. Another official of the "Em­ ployees Council" said that a com­ pany officer asked his aid in an antl-AFL program which had been set up in the Council after a major­ ity of' its members voted in favor of affiliation. He was later sent to meet Nielson who was then using the name of "Mr. Guffey." "Guffey" told him: "If it takes two and one-half years to break this thing, we'll do it." Nielsen contended that he was merely "advising and counseling" Sears employes when he used the aliases because the employees did not want a union to represent them. "I feel I'm rendering them real advice and service," he told the committee. "You should see the faces on those people when they meet me." Shefferman's firm has been the subject of other committee in­ quiries. It was paid over $12,000 to send two "counselers" to start an anti-union campaign among workers at Morton Packinghouse Company of Iowa when the United Packinghouse Workers Union tried to organize. After the UPW was defeated in the election, the firm was paid $8,000 more to supply (Continued on page 15) As a result, members of the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union are now taking out 4 ACS Ships In Lay-Up In Coal Shipping Slump their boats again after Bridges' roving squads withdrew from the piers. However, the fishermen suf­ fered loss of half their season as a result of Bridges' action. NORFOLK—The continuing slump in coal shipments is The dispute began after the SIU- further beclouding the situation in the American Coal beef. affiliated fishermen had signed a Two more vessels of the seven ship fleet are in inactive contract for the fishing season status, one as a "temporary" after winning a $55 per ton rate lay-up and the other classified on the price paid by canneries. The as "indefinite." That leaves original terms of the coal ship International Longshoremen's and three of the company's ships still charters specifically limited them to the coal-carrying trade. Warehousemen's Union then put in in operation. Meanwhile, the National Labor a bid for an $80 tonnage rate which The Casimir Pulaski is the vessel was described by SIU fishermen classified as in temporary lay-up. Relations Board is continuing its here as "ridiculous." As it turned The Walter Hines Page joined the investigation of unfair labor prac­ by the SIU out, the demand was a cover for Cleveland Abbe and Martha Berry tice charges filed an open raid on the SIU Fisher­ in indefinite lay-up. The Berry and against the company. These charges men, with one of Bridges' repre­ the Abbe have been out of action specify numerous instances of job discrimination against Seafarers, sentatives boasting that they would for two months now. including unjustified firings of SIU take over both the fish and can­ Apparently the coal fleet is be­ members on the ships. nery membership. ing affected by the general slump OldtimCrs from the Sailors When roving squads of Bridges' in bulk cargo business that is also longshoremen started putting the idling tankers and tramp operators. Union, Marine Firemen, Marine squeeze on SIU fishermen who Normally this is the busy season Firemen, Marine Cooks and Stew­ wanted to take their boats out, the for the tanker and coal trades as ards and the SIU A&G District are affiliated unions of the SIU Pacific consumers here and abroad lay in continuing to man the three re­ District promptly voted a "no over­ stocks of heating fuel for the win­ maining ships in the fleet that are time" policy on ships in port. This ter months. This year though, both still active. It is not known whether effectively cut off overtime earn­ ends of the business have been in or not the company plans to recall ings for longshoremen in the Los the doldrums, with coal rates hang­ the original crews should the laid Angeles area. ing around their midsummer lows up ships go-back into service. Boats Sail Again It did call the old crew hack of $4 per ton. Bridges' spokesmen then blus­ Of the three ships still operating, when the Coal Miner was reac­ tered that longshoremen would one, the company-owned Coal tivated in September after a long "tie up the coast," but that was the Miner, is carrying tramp cargoes. lay-up, but the precedent may not last gesture. The fishing boats The company has asked the Fed­ be followed again. went out again and the ILWU eral Maritime Board for permission American Coal originally ob­ "pickets" folded their tents. to put some of the other ships in tained charters on six Government Hailing the effectiveness of the its fleet in a scrap haulage run, ships a year ago during a cargo countermove, SIU of NA President but is running into opposition on boom. The FMB held back tha Paul Hall declared: "Any time this bid from tramps and other breakout of 24 other ships because Bridges thinks he wants to pick a privately-owned US flag ships. The of the company's labor policies. New Recreation Room in SUP Headquarters SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be: ' November November December December 13 27 II 26 Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific take time out between calls to enjoy the pool tables in the new SUP San Francisco headquarters building. The building abb features a barber shop, smok. '"SL rooMi classroptn gp^vo complete up-to-date gymnasium. - - ' I I I ill 'I i ' '^1 M . '1*1 it i I '' �Page Four If !i SEAFARERS LOG November 8, 195? SlU-MAWD Plant Uses Salimakers' Skills The days of tl:^e commercial sailing ship are gone forever, but there is still plenty of de­ mand for the sailmakers' art. The Paulsen-Webber Cordage I.'" Corporation, organized by the SIUs Marine Allied Workers Divi­ sion, has built a thriving trade in canvas and cloth specialties as part of its sail and wire rope busi­ ness. Several A&G Plants Pictured here are some of the activities of the company's New Yoi'k plant, one of a series of MAWD-contracted Paulsen-Webber plants in various Atlantic and Gulf ports. Produced at the New York plant are such items as canvas windsails to ventilate tanks, ship's awnings and the huge tents used to cover cargo hatches and shelter long­ shoremen during bad weather. Other products include tarps of various kinds, windbreakers, vent and instrument covers. Paulsen-Webber employees Sverre Paulsen and Steve Kowalski Another cornpany product now being used by the Navy is a nylon Nylon, Dacron Too wrestles with huge hatch tent. Company makes tents like these on cargo net. Nylon nets are far lighter than the conventional manila Today's sailmaker works with a special order. They're big enough to cover two hatches on nets ond can handle heavier cargo loads. They have more dur­ variety of mMerials, in addition to Mariner-type cargo vessels. ability and are easier to use. conventional canvas. Nylon and dacron combined with various on Navy aircraft carriers so high­ tom-made for specific needs. Re­ other synthetic products are in big speed planes can be stopped when cently, for example, the company demand. The Navy is making use they touch down on the flight deck. designed a huge hatch tent big Paulsen-Webber was organized enough to cover two hatches on a of a Paulsen-Webber nylon cargo net which weighs only 30 pounds by the Marine Allied Workers Di­ Mariner ship. BALTIMORE—The membership here extended a vote of compared to the 120 pounds for a vision last spring and contracts Another special order was for thanks to all the old timers fighting for jobs on the American manila net, yet has far greater signed with its various divisions nylon balloons which were used to then. The Union agreements called salvage oil rigs blown over in the Coal ships. Two of the Seafarers from the Cleveland Abbe •trength than manila. for wage increases, job seniority, Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane were at the last meeting, re--*' Shipping is just one of the in­ welfare benefits through the Audrey. The balloons were filled ports port agent Earl Shep Ing by to bid for jobs on the other dustries supplied by the company MAWD welfare plan, grievance with air and used to help refloat pard. The Abbe is laid up right vessels. which sells many of its products to now and these men are stand Shipping Picked Up the aircraft industry and others. procedure, up to three weeks' an­ the rigs. It makes cables for arresting gear nual vacations, five and ten per­ Shipping has picked up a good cent late shift differentials, eight deal during the past period. It paid holidays, overtime provisions ran ahead of registration despite and many other gains. the fact that two Calmar ships The nature of the shipping bus" were laid up. ness is such that much of the can There were 13 ships paying off, . .vas and similar production is cus10 signed on and, nine were in transit during the past two weeks. The SS Chilore, Cubore, Venorfe, P. Crosbie (left) is shown Marore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan-At­ finishing off zinc sockets at lantic); Marymar (Calmar); Alcoa end of heavy rubberized Planter (Alcoa); Council Grove cable. Below, sailmaker puts (Cities Service); Plymouth Victory finishing touches on windsail (Isthmian); J. B. Waterman (Water­ used to ventilate tankship car­ man) and: the Seagarden (Penn. go tanks. Variety of canvas, Nav.) paid off while the Baltore, nylon and dacron products Chilore, Cubore, Venore, Marore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan-Atlantic); are still, used aboard modern Alcoa Planter (Alcoa); Winter Hill ships even though steam has (Cities Service); Plymouth Victory has long since replaced sail. (Isthmian); and the Emilia (Bull) Company also is a big pro­ signed on. ducer of wire rope products in In transit were the Steel Scien­ another one of its plants. It tist, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Alamar, has installations in various At­ Bethcoa.ster, Seamar (Calmar); lantic and Gulf ports covered Alcoa Partner, Pilgrim (Alcoa); by MAWD pacts. Feltore, Baltore (Ore) and the Citrus Packer (Waterman). Bait. Cheers ACS Crew Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Crosbie ond shop-steward Steve Kowalski (top) discuss detail ofSlU-MAWD agreement. Below, Jim Barton (left) helps feed canvas to sewing machine operator. When finished, the canvas will be usffi OS a lifeboat cover. Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for cei'tain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the -.iptaiii or the purser when tliey •"v off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that It can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the 'shots" are required. The ino­ culation card is your oniy proof of having taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again, when they want to sign on for another such voy-^ age. ;• , W f- �November 8, 1957 SEAFARERS Page FIvo LOG Canada 51U Offering Reward For Copy Of D/sf. 50 'Pact' MONTREAL—$200 award has been offered by the SIU Canadian District for an. authentic copy of the alleged "contract" between Clarke Brothers, Ltd, of Canada and District 50 of the United Mine Workers, The "agreement," which recognizes District 50 as representative for the rtien-^ manning Clarke's ships, was overtime is granted and then only is because of the manner in which signed at a time when the after the sailor can prove he has they were accepted. District 50 Clipping from "NMU Pilot" shows typical excerpt from "The Law er s Corner," column by Cooper which deals exclusively with Jones Act cases. company's fleet was in winter lay-up. The award was posted after In­ quiries among the seamen on Clarke ships, including some of the officers, failed to produce a copy of the contract, or even a complete outline of its terms. The only actual copies known to be, in ex­ istence are two special ones made for the Canadian Labour Board in May, 1957, The SIU has offered free legal assistance to any Clarke sailor who will exercise his right to obtain a copy of the agreement. No Fixed Hours The terms of the agreement, as pieced together by SIU organizers, are very vague. So far as can be ascertained there is no fixed work week and the men are subject to call at any time. Only nominal 4- worked more than 10 hours in one day. But little is collected because of the company's broken time work system. In addition, Clarke crewmembers have to double up as steve­ dores. For doing this type of work they are allowed $30 a month, pro­ viding they work more than 10 tons of cargo at every port of call. Not many men are eligible to col­ lect this "bonus" $30. For exam­ ple, the SS North Pioneer on its regular 12-day run hits 28 ports of call. Sixty percent of these take only six or eight ton assignments. In short, there is very little over­ time and almost no cargo handling penalty paid to Clarke Brothers seamen. One of the reasons for the scarcity of Clarke-UMW contracts, The NMU And Herman Cooper Herman E. Cooper is the attorney for the National Maritime Union, one of severaKslantiai space to communications unions his law firm reprefsents. In the NMU, Mr, Cooper obviously has been accorded a between people ashore and men number of striking privileges which are very rare or non-existent in other unions. Some aboard ship or in other ports, be­ cause the crewmembers' where­ of these privileges are obvious^ abouts are not always known. These ones. Others are more subtle,' that Curran's handling of this and regulations. Coast Guard re­ take the form of notices to crewThe privileges apparently de­ problem was the key political issue gulations and the effect of the members to get in touch with in­ rive from Cooper's position of in­ in the elections which were under­ way in the NMU at that time. fluence in the NMU, In those elections, Curran was Among the more obvious privil­ eges are those which are exempli- attempting to defeat several NMU officials, among them M, Hedley Stone, long-time secretary-trea­ The September 27, 1957 is­ surer of the organization, who had sue of the SEAFARERS LOG opposed the Curran-Cooper posi­ announced that the LOG would tion on the hiring hall issue. discuss Herman Cooper's role This was one expression of in the trade union movement, Cooper's activity that made him a Mr, Cooper is an attorney for storm center of NMU internal po­ the National Maritime Union litical affairs. In fact, the slate 'topand several other organizations posing Curran in the 1956 elections as well. Shortly after the an­ campaigned on the slogan "A Vote nouncement was published, the for Cooper's Rulto is a vote against SIU received a communication membership rule. Vote down the from Mr, Cooper, warning of the Curran slate." existence of libel laws and of At the recently-concluded NMU his intent to hold the SIU ac­ convention, a resolution was countable. adopted lauding Cooper and his The SEAFARERS LOG wishes firm. The resolution pointed to the to state it is well aware of its attorney's "resolve to stay clear of responsibilities and feels It has union policy and program, for demonstrated its reliability over which your officers are solely re­ the years as an organ of infor­ sponsible." mation and reporting. In the Among the more subtle in­ past, efforts have been made to fluences Mr, Cooper exercises is dissuade the LOG from discus­ his position as a columnist for the sing matters and subjects of in­ NMU "Pilot," the union's official terest to seamen and other trade publication. Only two other signed unionists. These efforts were un­ columns appear in the paper, the successful. others being those of Curran and In dealing with the subject at Hoyt Haddock, the NMU's Wash­ hand, the LOG is drawing from ington representative. the record for its material. The Mr, Cooper's column, which in­ adjoining article is the first of a cludes his photograph, is entitled series on Mr, Cooper's role,) "The Lawyer's Corner" and has appeared regularly for the past five fled by his freedom to participate years. In his column, Mr, Cooper actively in internal union matters discusses in great detail various generally restricted tO a union's types of seamen's lawsuits under rank and file" membership. An ex­ the Jones Act, These Jones Act ample of his participation was re­ cases have been the regular sub­ ported in the NMU "Pilot" of July ject matter dealt with in issue after 6, 1956, in the official ship chair­ issue since it became a feature in man's report of a ship's meeting }952, As Seafarers know, the on the SS United States, There Jones Act is the statute under are 1,000 NMU men on the ship; which seamen who fall ill or are 22,000 men voted in the NMU elec­ injured aboai-d ship can sue their tions. employers. The report stated under the Customarily, columns by special­ headline "Cooper Tells 'Big U' Cur- ists in any particular field are-de­ ran Action Saved NMU Hiring signed to acquaint the readership Hall" that, early In May. Mr, with information to benefit their Cooper, returning from a European everyday living. For example, sea­ trip on the US Lines' flagship, ad­ men and their families are con­ dressed a crew meeting, Mr, cerned and interested in other Cooper was reported to have, in ef­ matters of a legal nature such as fect, electioneered for NMU Pres­ rent control laws, tenant's legal ident Joseph Curran, specifically rights, loan and installment buying defending Curran's handling of the regulations, tqx laws, voting rights. 'Hiffng half fs'sue, It-^ill bd recalled Immigration gnd citlzensWp lawsj Taft-Hartley law on union collec­ tive bargaining and contracts. Such subjects have not been dealt with in Mr, Cooper's "The Law­ yer's Corner," only Jones Act cases. Readers of the "Pilot" have often expressed curlousity about another preferred position which Mr, Cooper enjoys in the pages of the NMU publication. Because of the nature of the industry, sea­ men's publications devote sub- win «« Lull tfc* Chirf CWJMU s8 WO*- MXCBKEP Z.OTZU S3 UPA^*^ 83 SEA VICTORV "See your lawyer" head (above) only re­ fers to NMU members who deal with Cooper. Notices to members using other attorneys are buried in 'Notices' column. I 'Ie»ie contact I your attorney'in New Orleane, k Louisiana. ! dividuals who wish to communicate with them, Mr, Cooper's preferential treat­ ment in this respect is pointed up by the special space which has been set aside for his exclusive use in communicating with NMU mem­ bers as contrasted to the treatment of notices to members who utilize the services of other attorneys. Here is how the "Pilot" handles this material; Notices from the Cooper firm to the membership appear under the heading "See Your Lawyer" (see reproduction). Underneath, in boldface, the in­ dividuals concerned ai'e instructed to communicate with the firm of Cooper, Ostrin & DeVarco, "NMU Chief Counsel," giving the address, zone number and telephone of the firm, "What about members who have attorneys other than Cooper, Ostrin & DeVarco? They do not appear under the heading "See Your law­ yer." They are dropped in another section containing general personal notices and are immersed among a wide variety of communications in light face type (see reproduction). Examination of all "Pilot" issues for the year 1957 to date shows that when a notice specifies an NMU member is to get in touch v/ith another attorney, the name and address of the attorney is not given. The notice usually reads "get in touch with your attorney" in a certain city with no street address or phone number. This is the way this type of notice most generally appears. In some in­ stances the name and address is given, but if so, the individual is not identified as an attorney. As a result of this pattern of handling such notices, readers of the "Pilot" have become aware of the distinction in treatment of notices for the NMU general coun­ sel's firm and those of other at­ torneys. Apparently this is among the reasons the NMU administration felt a lengthy, profuse resolution was necessary to attempt to reas­ sure its membership, with respect to the scope of the Cooper firm's influence and activity in the inter­ nal affairs of the National Mari­ time Union, had stepped into the picture after an attempt to oust the SIU via a company union had failed. The company and the UMW jointly re­ leased a statement, some three to four weeks before certification, an­ nouncing the recognition of Dis­ trict 50 as representative of Clarke's seamen and the accept­ ance of an agreement made in an "atmosphere of good will and friendly cooperation." But this recognition, supposedly the free ehoice of the Clarke erewmembers, eame about when the fleet was in winter layup. Not long after the "agreement." two UMW-manned Clarke vessels started carrying copper mined by strikebreakers in the Gaspe Copper Mines in Murdochville, Quebec, even though the United Steelworkers strike against Gaspe has had the solid support of every legiti­ mate labor union in Canada, LABOR ROUND-UP Miami teamster local 290 has climaxed a 10 year struggle for rec­ ognition with operators of Maula Industries., Inc, one of the world's largest producers of concrete prod­ ucts. A contract was signed two months after an NLRB election vic­ tory by the teamster local. The election followed a vicious anti­ union campaign in which alleged racketeering charges against the IBT were stressed by company of­ ficials. Maule wages previously ranged from $1.27 to $1.50 cents an hour for drivers and helpers. Some 300 workers effected by the two-year contract will get wage in­ creases of 12 to 20 cents an hour. The. Postal Workers Union has accused the Eisenhower adminis­ tration of having a double standard of value—"one for its employees and one for its big business friends." E. C. Hallbeck, the un­ ion's legislative representative, said that the President's "alleged reasons" and "excuses" for vetoing the pay bill passed by Congress were written "to support a previ­ ously conceived position, entirely without regard either to facts or justice." The President's argument that a pay raise for Federal work­ ers would contribute to inflationary pressures, "overlooks the fact that immediately after the (President's) plea to hold prices and wages steady, the cost of steel rose $6 per ton." The postal workers hav# earned a raise, Hallbeck said, be­ cause they have greatly increased their productivity, and wage in­ creases in private industry for equal skills have been far greater, t t 3« Free Asiatic flu vaccine shots will be given to some 3,000 mem­ bers and families of the Hudson Valley District Council of Carpen­ ters under a program approved by trustees of the council's welfara fund. An allowance will be paid covering each insured member's entire family to pay for inocula­ tions from local family doctors. The fund, covering members in nine New York State counties, was set up- in 1952.- . -- �Aggressive Pro-Red Machine Still Active In West Coast Ports The recently-concluded efforts of Harry Bridges to raid SIU fishermen in the Los Angeles area point up a fact that has been lost sight of recently—that there is still an active, energetic pro-Communist or­ ganization operating in the sive. Bridges is as aggressive as he ever was. He still spouts the prolabor field. The general assumption on the Soviet line on foreign policy and part of the public is that Commu­ is a particular booster of Red nist activity in the trade union China. On the union front, he loses movement has been completely no opportunity to try for spheres crushed. This is true to some of influence in other outfits. From time to time he has made degree in that the Communists and their allies can no longer count on polite approaches to the Interna­ a sizable assortment of unions in tional Longshoremen's Association, various industries as they could the Teamsters, and other groups, a dozen years ago. At that time, for and he is still working away tire­ example, they had considerable lessly in these areas. Despite all power and influence in such di­ the hue and cry, he still looms as verse industries as electrical prod­ an influential political figure in ucts, mining, communications and Hawaii where he occasionally gets transport, retailing, fur manufac­ a local politico to lend respecta­ turing and particularly in maritime bility to one of his gatherings. The fishermen's situation is typi­ where Bridges and Joe Curran led a strong combine that included the cal of many Bridges' operations in Marine Cooks, the Radio Operators the past. The bare-facedness of the Bridges' raid was demonstrated and others. Today unions like the United when one ILWU official declared Electrical Workers and the Mine, openly that the ILWU would "take Mill and Smelter Workers, once over the Seine and Line Fisher­ CP powerhouses, are on the defen­ men's Union" and that "These tac­ sive with their membership dwin­ tics would continue until . . . Fish­ dling away. Other party-infiltrated ermen and Fish Cannery Workers unions like the farm equipment locals were brought into ILWU." union and the National Union of Roving Squads Marine Cooks and Stewards have The tactics in question include been broken up. But Bridges con­ picketlines in front of all SIU. fish­ tinues to press pro-Soviet policies ing boats plus the usual roving Inside and outside the union move­ squads and strongarming which ment as aggressively as ever. have been employed in the past on Not that he hasn't taken a few various occasions. beatings in the last few years. One Of course, SIU Pacific District of the most severe defeats he suf­ unions reacted strongly to the fered was at the hands of the SIU latest Bridges' move and forced Pacific District when he attempted him to withdraw. to sustain the Communist-domi­ In light of the present political nated National Union of Marine climate and the tremendous decline Cooks and Stewards. He took a of Communist and fellow-traveler trouncing on that one with the strength in the US and in other result that the SIU Marine Cooks western countries, it is a point of and Stewards Union now has clear curiosity as to just why Bridges sailing in its field. In other ac­ feels confident and secure about tions, such as the Pacificus and the being able to expand his opera­ Aleutian beefs, he has also been set tions. back by the West Coast SIU affili­ One reason, in the eyes of many ates. However, that hasn't stopped observers, astonishingly enough, is him from trying. that he has the support of employer As Aggressive As Ever groups as well as undercover politi­ In fact, at a time when other cal backing. These groups find it pro-Communist outfits are pulling convenient to call Bridges a "re­ In their horns, soft-peddling the sponsible trade unionist." Among "line" and keeping on the defen- them are some of the same indi­ viduals who would support further legislative restraints on unions. As was reported in previous is­ sues of the SEAFARERS LOG, Bridges is quite ready to repay In kind for this support, as witness has backing of a bill which would have weakened the Jones Act. This readiness to "go along" is one reason for Bridges' "respecta­ bility" in employer eyes. Another one comes to mind readily—namely that the existence of Bridges' imion Is a handy tool with which to dis­ rupt and divide the labor move­ ment. Knowing that AFL-CIO unions could never swallow unity with Bridges, these groups find it to their interest to support his at­ tacks on other unions and overlook his consistent pro-Soviet policy. Bridges has also been successful in playing on the shippers' and operators' desire for greater earn­ ings by his constant din in behalf of greater trade with Red China. This is one party-line pitch which has great appeal to West Coast businessmen. Under the circumstances, the brunt of fighting Bridges—as it always has been—rests on the SIU Pacific District and its affiliates, including the local Maritime Trades port councils. They are stiU the only groups aggressively combat­ ing the last pro-Communist center rfii-c in the Idbor movement. ^ * m PHOTOS RTiCLB ve WelcoinedW your •1 { >»V h,. h,- • sfcC-?, isiiq -• . •' ^ F i- : :> > - :;i:- . '.v It pays to be V ^ \t COOL-HEADED "Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noon­ day sun" as the song goes. So do seamen in such super-heated spots as the Persian Gulf when they have to go to work out on deck. If your duties call for you to sizzle under a tropic sun, it's only sensible to keep your head covered at all times. Sun stroke is dangerous enough of Itself. Injuries that might be suffered In passing out from the heat can compound the difficulty. Wearing a little headgear can make all the difference. j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship | ' TIi I • y-:iF ir r 1 I -I I f I li (' T:»-:yv-f' Vsi*'* �\ SEAFARERS November 8. IfliT Par* fliinreii LOG TOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Ex-SIU Man, City Engineer Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Should You Pay Debts In Advance? ' Installment buyers often are mystified by the surprisingly small amount of refund they get when they pay their debts ahead of time. A woman in Washington state reports she didn't get inuch refund when she paid ahead of time the balance on her car, and complained to the finance company. An official replied the company "used standard refunding system used by all major finance companies," but ignored her request for a detailed statement of the credit charges. She wrote, "This whole expensive fRfair has taught us onfr thing—in the future we'll certainly look over the credit dealers and their charges before we sign." In Illinois, another family bought a car last year for $2,691. It got a $739 allowance for Its old car and paid $1,150 cash. Even though she paid the $802 blaance in only ten months and cancelled the insur­ ance, the finance company charged $168.80 for insurance and $18.20 for finance fee. The facts are, only 23 states regulate the amount of rebate the fi­ nance company must give you if you pay your debt ahead of time. In the other unregulated states, the charge can be whatever the dealer or finance company's conscience decides. Rebate Always Small But even in regulated states, the rebate is never as large as buyers without financial experience sometimes expect. A buyer who is charged $500, say, on a debt to be repaid within two years, assumes he would get back $250 if he paid up within a year. But what he doesn't realize is that even a properly proportionate rebate won't return him this much. That's because he owes the larger part of the money during the first year. The stales that regulate rebates generally require that finance com­ panies use the "78th method of refund." This is used by the more reputable finance companies and banks even in unregulated states. Assume that you owe $1,500 to be repaid in one year. At a typical charge for a new car of 6V^ percent on the original balance, which is a true per-annum rate of about 12 percent, your finance charge on $1,500 for a year would be,$97.50. But if you paid up the debt in six months, you wouldn't get $48.75. Even in the regulated states and among the most reputable lenders, you'll get back only $26.25. This bit of mathematical magic performed at your expense actually is correct. It's based on the fact that the sum of all the digits from 1 to 12 is 78. Thus the first month the finance company earns 12/78ths of your fee. The second month it earns ll/78ths; third month, 10/78ths, and so on. When you prepay your debt, the lender adds up the number of 78ths it has earned, and credits you with the rest. In our example of the 12-month debt paid in six months, the lender gets 57/78ths of the original finance charge. On a 24-month contract, the formula for figuring a properly pro­ portionate rebate changes. The sum of the digits, from 1 to 24 is 300. The finance company earns 24/300ths of the original finance charge the first month, 23/300ths the second month, and so on. Unconscious Act Pitchmen Coming . You yourself soon may be subjected to the hidden advertising method balled "subliminal perception" when you watch movies or TV. Vickary and Forrest, the promoters of this selling scheme, have revealed they have contracted with a chain of movie houses and also are planning a network TV test. Their spokes­ man, however, refused to tell this department what movie houses are Involved. As you know, your mind often can receive messages you don't realize you see. In a test in one theatre, the promotelrs kept flash­ ing' the words" "eat popcorn" on the screen at five-second intervals. The message appeared so briefly people weren't aware they were seeing it. But, the promoters claim, popcorn sales increased. Can advertisers really persuade you to buy goods or take other ac­ tions without your awareness of being persuaded? The most au­ thoritative answer this department has been able to get, is that if all the factors can be controlled, it might work oa.some people, especially those already disposed to buy or to do what the message-senders want, and who also have a high "threshold of awareness. The Institute on Motivational Research told the labor press that there have been many successful laboratory experiments in perception "below the tlireshold of awareness." There are two "thresholds," the conscious and the psychological. The laboratory experiments found people do react to ads even if they can't remember seeing them. Still, the Institute considers it "highly unethical to use a technique of which people aren't aware." Jane Bedell, of the Institute, said, "Interviews with thousands of consumers Indicate people generally would resent any effort to manipulate them through sublimal percep­ tion or any other technique which deprives them of their free choice. Advertising must be based on a right to listen or not to listen." Congressman William A Dawson of Utah already has warned of the dangers. He told this department that because little information has been disclosed by the promoters, a full study of the effectiveness and implications is needed. Meanwhile your best self defense may,be to have a couple of beers t¥:fvi;c. yqq waJcIi M ippvLe. or J.V. id Jower yoiu Ahcesbeld of awareness,, and restrain any buying impulses for a few dgys after. BALTIMORE—former seafarer who was a Navy boxing champ, an infantry officer in two wars and today holds three university degrees is now a sanitation engineer for the City of Baltimore. The wide-ranging career of onetime SIU man Honorato S. Echavez came to light re­ cently when Seafarer Charles E. Rawlings ran into his old shipmate and "swapped old war stories" while the SS Michael was in port here. Rawlings also makes his home in Baltimore. One of the first ships sailed by Echavez was the old SS Elizabeth. He shipped as a member of the ISU and joined the present-day SIU in December, 1938, less than two months after the Union was estab­ lished. A native of the Philippines, Eschavez, now 49, went Into the Navy shortly after he graduated high school in Manila and came on to win the Pacific Fleet flyweight boxing championship and the US fleet championship in 1932. The next year he captured the Atlantic Fleet title as well. In 1935, he enrolled at the Uni­ versity of Kansas to study electri­ cal engineering but financial diffi­ culties cut his stay short. He then went into the merchant marine, sailing in the deck depaftment, eventually saved enough money to return to Kansas to try for a degree in mining engineering but had to return to sea again for additional funds. By this time World War II had begun. Echavez shipped to the Mid­ dle East, survived the first bombing of Vizagapatam, India, in April, 1942, and was appointed 3rd mate in Durban, South Africa, when the regular mate became a casualty. After getting a license and sailing some more, he returned to the Uni­ versity of Kansas for the third time, graduated from the ROTC course there and found himself at the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga. Two years after Pearl Harbor he had a 2nd lieutenant's commission and was in New Guinea. As leader of the* Alamo Scouts Hub Stresses Yf elf are Info BOSTON—The membership was advised at the last meeting to make sure they keep a copy of the revised SIU Welfare Plan and Sur­ gical Schedule as it appeared in the last edition of the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. It could come in handy and save time if there is any sickness in the family while the seafarer is at sea. There was a big turnout of Sea­ farers at the wake and funeral of Brother James M. Enwright who passed away on the night of our last meeting. Brother Enwright had been a member of the SIU for approximately three years and has put in most of the time on Cities Servce vessels. Shipping has been fair for the past period. The Government Camp, Bradford Island (Cities Service) paid off and signed on while the Natalie (Interconti­ nental), Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers), Little Rock (Fairfield), Cantigny (Cities Service) and Steel Admiral (Isthmian) were in port to be serviced. Ex-Seafarer Honorato E. Echavez is shown (top) on the deck of the old Elizabeth which was sunk in World War II. Below, he poses with his three children on the steps of his Baltimore home. under General Kruger, he took part in the landings on Leyte and Lingayen in the Philippines, as well as other actions, totalling up 49 months overseas before he was dis­ charged In May, 1948. Echavez now returned to Kansas for the fourth time and, by 1950, was married and had two degrees in mining engineering. Meanwhile, he had been promoted to captain in the Army Reserve and returned to Fort Benning for another 13week course. He completed that four days before the Korean War broke out in June, 1950, while gaining admission to the Graduate School of Sanitation Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Balti­ more. A few months later he was re­ called to active duty in Korea where he commanded an infantry company in the famed attack on "Heartbreak Ridge." He later at­ tended the Far East Command Chemical School at Camp Gifu, Japan, and served as a liason officer for an ROK division and as intelligence officer during 21 more Echavez strikes fighting pose for picture taken when hf |was Navy flyweight champ. months overseas. In mid-1953, Echavez resigned his commission and returned here to complete his education. He ob­ tained a master's degree from Johns Hopkins and eventually ob­ tained the city post. Settled down now, he has three youngsters and would like to hear from^ny for­ mer shipmates who want to talk over "the old days," Rawlings reports. His home is at 1505 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. Collision In Canal Scars Mafson Ship There was extensive damage re­ ported on the SIU Pacific District ship Hawaiian Tourist "after her collision with the New Zealand passenger ship'Rangitane in the Panama Canal last month. The collision occurred in the canal during a heavy rain squall while the Tourist was enroute to Cristobal. According to reports, her port bow was ripped open and the plating torn away, exposing the No. 1 'tweendecks and the bulwarks sheared off back to the No. 3 hatch. The Rangitane then smashed into the bridge wings, lifeboats, davits, and hit again at No. 5 push­ ing the bulwarks tlie length of the hatch. The Tourist barely made it into Cristobal where she almost sank when the engine rooms start­ ed taking water. It is estimated that she will be in Cristobal some two or three weeks for temporary repairs. This was one of the biggest shipto-ship cOllfsictn^t ev^r kDported In the Canal. �Pac« Eishi SEAFARERS November 8. 1957 LOG UNIONS \» r<v This Is »he second of a series of articles on American trd4f > unions to appear In the SEAFARERS LOG.-The serlet J will present a cross-seictlon of America's union member­ ship and their unions'accomplishments. / of AMERICA f Oih Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union j The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union was formed on Morch 4, 1955, through the merger of two CIO unions, the Oil Workers Internotionol Union ond the United Gos, Coke ond Chemicol Workers Union. The union's present membership of 210,000 consists of workers in oil production, tronsport ond refining; chemicol ond petrochemicol plonts; phormoceuticol monufocture; coke ond gos production ond reioted industries. With o heovy concentrotion of membership in Texos^^ Colifomio, Oklohomo ond the Middle West it hos its heodquorters in Denver ond 16 district offices. The union hos 600 locols which hold 1375 controcts with 625 componies. Its officiol publicotion, "Union News," is published twice o month. The chief officer of the internotionol is O. A. Knight who worked for Shell Oil in Indiono before becoming o union orgonizer. He wos elected president of the Oil Workers in 1940 ond of the combined union whbn it wos formed in 1955. NE of the youngest interna­ tional unions in the AFLCIO by virtue of its forma­ tion in 1955, the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Un­ ion has a bright future ahead of it as its jurisdiction covers areas of potentially-huge economic growth. While just two years old in its present form, the international's history actually dates back to World War I. It was at that time that the AFL chartered the original Inter­ national Association in the oil in­ dustry. But after some initial suc­ cess, the union's strength gradually declined in the anti-union atmos­ phere of the 1920's, ^y 1933, there were only 350 members left. With the passage of the Wagner Act, organizing activity revived strongly. In 1937, the union re­ ceived a CIO charter as the Oil Workers International Union and made rapid headway. Coke and chemical workers came Into the international via the Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers Union. This was the original core of Dis­ trict 50, United Mine Workers, but when that organization was con­ O Union's nienibership Includes men like this highly skilled research technician measuring efficiency of diesel fuels in company lab. verted into a "catch-all" outfit, the gas, coke and chemical workers broke away and received a CIO charter in 1942. Dealing as it does with many giant companies such as Shell Oil, Union Carbide, Cities Service and others, the union has placed strong emphasis in its contracts on senior­ ity provisions along with other un­ ion benefits. It is also proud of its superior pension plans which range from $125 to $200 a month in addi­ tion to Social Security. The internal structure of the un­ ion is noteworthy for str,ict mem­ bership controls on union activity. All strikes have to be authorized by a three-fourths' secret ballot majority. Union conventions are held annually and strict financial controls are imposed on disposition of local and international union 'funds. Nearly hsllf of the international's membership Is employed in elaborate refinery installations such as this one on the- Texas Gulf coast,.'Here union « V-r. diesel fuel* heating ^oils jand^other^esSential products. • �SIU got plaque from NJ local for aiding oil workers beef. O. A. Knight, International's head, was refinery worker. Close relationships are maintained with foreign oil workers unions. This shows Pres. Knight at an international conference in Rome. :5r^ •y'-S' 'W. itP .1; - i-"' '.i •1- 'i| Drug manufacture is a major area of representation. Culture for a vaccin*is?prepared by injectloii4ht6«ggife'^« Ht t tUi; ? v* ^^ u. Union, has had share of bitter strikes. Here police used tear gas on fi^^Spidtetsiat a Richmond, Califomiaj plant u ; . •''"Ik 11 �SEAFARERS Paf« Tea LOG Seafarers Star In TV Cig Ad SEATTLE—one-night stand as reading clerk at an SIU membership meeting here last August has helped catapult Seafarer F. "Whitey" Johnson into a featured spot on television screens all over the country. Johnson is one of Chester­ smoke to "relax" and live a little. field's "secret weapons" .Johnson, Eustace and a third against the tattooed "Marl­ SIU man were originally iselected boro man" ballyhooed by a compet­ ing cigarette brand. The LOG car­ ried a story on the tattoo ginunick (July 6, 1956) when the "relaxed, rugged he-man" approach In cigar­ ette advertising came Into piay. Now a new series of commercials filmed here in the Pacific North­ west area showing loggers, seamen and other "he-man" types working and relaxing with a Chesterfield is hitting the TV networks. Johnson and another SIU man, John F. "Knobby" Eustace, AB, are pic­ tured in some of the "seagoing" sequences. Switched To Bosun Although he ships regularly as steward or cook, "Whitey" took on the role of a brawny bosun for his acting career. From the ad-man's point of view, the galley or the messhall is not quite as aesthetic Seafarers F. "Whitey" John­ as the open deck with clouds all son,. steward (top), and John around and breezes lapping in F. "Knobby" Eustace, AB. everybody's hair. make like he-men (or Chester­ An Italian ship was the setting for most of the action with John­ field TV cigarette ads. son working the Italian crew on a trip up Puget Sound. Another Seattle to Bremerton. After the "deep-sea" sequence covered h "work" is over in each case, our ferry trip across the sound from heroes are seen lighting up a WC Trallership Program Killed Off By Red Tape WASHINGTON—After being enmeshed in red tape for almost 26 months, American-Hawaiian Steamship Company has announced cancellation of plans to build a fleet of trailerships for intercoastal trade. In August, 1955, A-H asked 18-knot fleet, the company decided the Maritime Administration that the number of cost changes in i;.. for approval of plans to build an ultra-modern trailership fleet. It was not until June, 1956, that the MA got around to approving the plans and specifications. Three months later the Defense Department informed the company that it had reviewed the plans and requested an increase in the speed of the vessels to 25 knots. The MA also stated that in con­ sideration of these changes the Government would pay the cost of the increased speed and other na­ tional defense fealui'es. The company then redrew its plans and submitted two sets for the construction of both 18 and 25 knot vessels. But it was not until February, 1957, almost 18 months after the company's first request, that the plans cleared all the reg­ ulatory bodies and agencies and bids were requested. The company noted that five shipyards were anxious to bid on the proposed 18-knot ships in 1955, but when the bids were opened in April, 1957, only two firms tend­ ered offers. Construction costs had so sky­ rocketed fiom August, 1955, to April, 1957. that the estimates were far in excess of those contemplated at the start of the program. The bids were from $22,200,000 for the 18-knot ship to $28,575,000 for the 25-knot vessel. The cost of each ship was lower according to the number ordered. On submitting the bids to the MA, American - Hawaiian officials were informed that the Adminis­ tration no longer could see any basis for granting a national de­ fense allowance for the 25-knot vessel. Plans for that type ship, originally requested by the Gov­ ernment, were dropped. ' ' ' ^After reconsidering plftnf for the" construction during the 26-month period were far too excessive and decided to scrap the entire inter­ coastal program. Seattle Shows Improvement SEATTLE — Shipping for this area, as for most of the West Coast ports, has picked up over the past period. Registration ran only slightly ahead of shipping in the steward and engine departments, while it trailed in the deck depart­ ment. The Wild Ranger (Waterman) and Producer (Marine Carr.) paid off and signed on while the John C. (Atl. Carr.), Calmar, Flomar, Kenmar (Calmar), Armonk (NJ Ind.), Jean LaFitte, Choctaw (Waterman), Grain Trader (Grain Fleet) and Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) were in transit. All were in good shape with no beefs reported. Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate hifnself for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and qther groups namied by the membership. Since SIU membership^ meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. [. for roles in the commercials when the TV men visited the hall here on meeting night. The third man later backed out, so the "maitre d'" at the Hotel Washington was rung in and became a "sailor" instead. Aside frona the notoriety, the boys earned some of those husky TV acting and rehearsal fees for the original filming and will pull down more each time one of the films shows up.on the screen. Johnson is well known to Sea­ farers for his pithy observations on foreign portJ which have appeared in the LOG. Tug Salvage Jobs Boost Port Mobile MOBILE—There were a couple of tugboat accidents around the harbor during the past week which resulted in salvage jobs for the men on the beach. Seafarers work­ ing on one of those jobs have been putting in 16 hours a day for the past ten days trying to refloat and repair a sunken barge loaded with asphalt. MB Flu Epidemic There was also a mild epidemic of flu in the area during the past two weeks. A considerable number of men on the beach were-hit by It but are all now on the way to recovery. Vaccine shots are being distributed throughout the port and it is expected that the epi­ demic will soon be over.' Although shipping has been on the slow side, class "C" men were able to land berths in every de­ partment. The port had to send some of the jobs to outports to be filled. Perhaps the increasing num­ ber of relief Jobs in and around the harbor accounts for the "A" and "B" men wanting to take it easy on the beach for awhile. Shipping will probably continue to be slow for at least another pe­ riod, But it is expected to pick up then as two coastwise tanker-box ships are coming in for repairs and the third trailership is expected to take on a full crew. Mobile men figure that the trailership run will be a steady source of good jobs in this port. Plck-Up Cheers San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping improved greatly during the past period with class A and "B" men taking all of the available jobs. Shipping ran far ahead of registra­ tion, especially in the deck depart­ ment where the dispatcher was hard put to fill some class "A" berths. • There were nine vessels in port within the last two weeks. One, the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clippers), paid off and signed on. The John C. (Atlantic Carriers) also signed on. The Calmar, Pennmar (Cal­ mar); Choctaw, Jean LaFitte, Aioundria, Wild Ranger (Water­ man) and Steel Director were in transit. / There'were no mtijor beefs to be disposed of on these vessels. < NovembeE i, i957 STIIL FLYIR (Icthmlin), taat. M —Chalrmaii, J, Morrlw Saeratary, M. •urna. Nat anoufli branda of cigarattea. Wipar nilaaed ahip—tumad inta haadquartara. Ship'a fund *40. Shortago of glaaaaa and apooni. 400 qta. wera-aboard at aaillng. Staward dept. maatlng hald ta inatruct man in their respectiva Joba. Ship to ba fumigated for roaehaa—auggaat apraylng every weak. Baafa to ba brought to delagateai maaanuui not aarving properly. Beef about the baker, complainta about baUng. Diiputa about night lunch. Cota to ba taken care of. Un­ derwear not to ba worn in messhall. PINNMAR (Calmar), July l»—Chair­ man, V. Mantai Saeratary, J. Oold. Soma disputed ot. Report accepted. New delegate'elected. Sept. If—Chairman, J. Bawdan; Sae­ ratary, V. Mania. Foc'alea to ba rotary, F. Oemez. Report on man lost in Mississippi River. Shlp'g fund $33.34. Report accepted. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Oct. JChalrmsn, D. Parker; Eecretary, O. Gregory. Some disputed ot for Trini­ dad workers. Report-accepted. New delegate elected. Need new refrigera­ tor for mesa room. Officer pantryman to see patrolman about lieing fired. . ••P*- »•—Chairman, A. Richards; Secretary, H. Treddln. Ship'a fund $76.28. Need new wash­ ing machine. Need wind chutes Wringer on washing machine to be repaired. New treasurer elected. To purchase more chairs from fund. FBLTORE (Ore Nav.), Sept. 31 — Chairman, E. i King; Secretary, Wf. Strickland. Man removed from ship at San Salvador to hospital in Miami. New delegate elected. One man missed ship, replaced in Bait. Crew request­ ed not to use galley as passageway. Too much noise in passageway at night. Washing machine to ba re­ paired. MICHAEL (Carres), Sept. 34—Chair­ man, c: Yeager; Secretary, O. Mc­ Lean. Few hours disputed ot. Re­ quest variety of menus. Lettuce, to­ matoes and juices to be served more often. Pantryman to help messmsn during ru.sh Iiour: steward to check messhall during meal hour. paintsd. Rapalra being made. Soiled linen to ba turned in. Steward thanked mcmbera for making thia a tine trip. Good crew. Report ac­ cepted. Lockera and bunka to ba atripped when leaving ahip. Proper attire to ba worn in meaa haU. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Sept. 2f —Chairman, C. Hammla; Secretary, R. Hall. Delegate reported on BuU Line atrika. flu vaccine—urged men to get ahota. Ship'a fund $5.50. Some dis­ puted ot to ba taken up with patrol­ man. Reporta accepted. Request cleaning fresh water tank, and better slop cheat. FLORIDA STATE (Ponea), Sept. If —Chairman, H. Will; Secretary, M. Caddy. No beefa—everything running smoothly. Ship's fund $14.60. New delegate and secretary - treasurer elected. Suggestion to alternate cold suppera in different ports. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Pantry and recreation all to be kept cleaner. Repair lists to be made up and submitted in quadruplicate with copy to headquarters minutes. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Sept. If — Chairman, C. Webb; Secretary, R. Mason. Check for additional repairs. Ship'a fund $35.16. Report accepted. One member to ba brought up for disciplinary action for failing to at­ tend general business meeting on Sept. 29. Keep noise down in passage­ ways. Lounge to ba cleaned after using. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. SAMUEL F. MILLER (Boston Ship­ ping), Sept. If—Chairman, H. Hlgglnbothyn; Secretary, W. O'Connor. New dele^ta elected. Ship'a fund S47. Will purchase books and magazines In Calcutta. One man m. to be flown back to States. Some members hav­ ing dental work done—do not feel too good in hot weather. Discussion on shore leave and cups left on decki S26 to ba used for .purchase of books. NATIONAL LIBERTY (National Shipping), Sept.- 22—Chairman, S. Walls; Secretary J. Knight. Few turn­ overs in all depts.: no beefa. New delegate elected. Repairing of fans to be reported to delegate. Cups to be returned to pantry. To discuss cleaning of laundry and recreation room. VALLEY FORCE (Penn. Nav.), Aug. 31 — Chairman, (none); Secretary, (none). Vote of thanks to patrolman for excellent service while ship was docked In Boston. Unsafe condition of ship pointed out—dunnage on decks—no provision made to remedy condition. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Sept. 28—Chairman, O. Grant; Secretary, R. Brown. Ship won $250 Safety Award Contest. No decision as to disposal. Motion to have banquet for crew with safety award money, after clearing through hall. Painting quarters to ba cleared up before sailing. New dele­ gate elected. Each dept. to alternate in cleaning of laundry. Worn mat­ tresses to ba replaced. \ WARRIOR (Waterman), Sept. 22— Chairman, B. Anderson; Secretary, M. Elliott. Everything running smoothly. New delegate elected. Discussion on American Coal beef and other Union affairs; care of washing machine; linen changes: use of coffee percola­ tors Instead of urna. Return cups to pantry after using. ARLYN (Bull), Sept. 30—Chairman, J. Bednar; Secretary, F. Collins. Cash payment for breakfast and lunch. Captain to put out small draw. Re­ pair list submitted to captain. Ship's fund $1.30. Many hours disputed ot. Something to be done about unsafe working conditions In engine room— wire brushing; secure dark glasses for fire room. New treasurer elected. Steward passed away at Madiera laland—plana made to take up donation for widow—a committee of two to hamUg aamo. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Sept. 24 —Chairman, P. Perez; Secretary, J. AAaldonado. Report on sanitary men's failure to pcrroim duties. Reports accepted. IRENESTAR (Triton), Sept. 2f — Chalrm.an, B. Hay; Secretary, L. Rob- .arts. One man missed sliip in Brazil,. All beefs to be taken up and dis­ cussed at meeting and not to com­ plain to pa(ro1inaii Individually. Dele­ gate to refer beefs to patrolmen in proper manner. Ship's fund $11.52. One man paid off by mutual consent In Brazil. One man shipped aboard. All rooms were painted. Discussion on cooking of potatoes—there is to bo no waste—all potatoes to be utilized before 48 hrs. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Vote of thanks to delegate for excellent job. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vie. Carriers), Sept. 24-Chairman, A. An­ derson; Secretary, F. Hicks. Repair list requested. Man logged. ifew hours disinitcd ot. Safety meeting held. Gangways in poor condition. LA SALLE (Waterman), Sept. 13— Chairman, G. Bales; Secretary, G. Bales. Two men short leaving NO. $8 missing In .ship's fund. Skyli.ght to be opened: medical supplies .to be cheeked. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramping), Sept. 1—Chairman, J. Stevens; Stcretery, B.; Amjiberry. New delegate elected. One man missed ship'in Bos­ ton. Report accepted. Keep all screen doors clo.scd while in India. Washing machine to .be kept clean and turned off after "Use. Magazines and books ' to be relumed to library. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Sept. 32— Chairman, J. Rueda; Secretary, A. Carpenter. One man injured and taken to hospital. Report made. Messhall needs painting—.see patrolman about same. Delayed sailing disputed. LOGS, ship's minutes and OT sheets received. Request automatic washing machine. Discus.sion on sanitary work. Need lome mattre.sscs. DEL VIENTO (Miss.), Sept. I— Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, W. Creel. New delegate elected. 18 hrs. disputed OT. Di.scussion on drunkenne.ss. Sept. 26—Chairman, B. Spears; Sec­ retary, J. Beasley. One man missed ship in Sanlos. 18 his. disputed OT. Reports accepted. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 23— Chairman, C. Doggett; Secretary, M. Eschenko. Letter received from un­ known ch.nracter. to Ije turned over to patroiinnn. .Some di.sputed O'f, Two men leaving ship. Two men missed ship since payoff; one man short. R^orts accepled. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Sept. 15—Chairman, C. Hasz; Secretary, D. Clifton. Beef regarding chief engineer, to be taken up with patrolman. Water tanks to he cleaned. Ilcav.v duty wash­ ing machine to be ordered. Vote of -thanks to .steward dept. for good food and service. DEL AIRES (Delta), Sept. 14— Chairman, J. Davis; Secretary, A. May, New delegate elected. Ship's fund, $78. One man missed ship. Some disputed OT. New secretary-reporter elected. Discussion on slusiiing decks: new food plan by stcwa'rd to be put into effect. Better grade of meat received. Vote of thanks to Union for assistance. MICHAEL (Carras), Sept. S—Chair­ man, C. Rawlings; Secretary, / M. Beaching. Beef concerning menu. Del­ egate to take care of ship's business for Individuals. Discussion on steward dept. member driiikin.g and perform­ ing and causing dis.scnsion among crew members. Man was warned. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Ovarsaai), Sept. 14—Chairman, J. Smith; Sacra-: tary, G. Darners. One man failed to Join ship in Brazil. Captain cut stew­ ard's requisitions, ship is now short fresh fruits, vegetables and fruit Juices. Minor beefs. Retiu-n coffee cups to sink. Recreation room to ba kept clean. ^ Sept. 22—Chairman, C. Damara; Sae­ ratary, J. Cummins. Minor beefs. Few AMBS VICTORY (VIcterv Carriers), hours disputed OT. Vote of thanks to Aug. 34—Chairman, C., f^t^filngi ^ac^ ^ •delegate and steward dept. I ,I > 1 • . , V j �.-• • November 8, 1957 SEAFARERS Fere Elevea LOG 'Automation 1957' 22 Seek 14 Posts In WC Cooks' Vote ••• SAN FRANCISCO—Voting is now underway to fill 14 offices of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the union's first election. Of the 22 candidates running, six are un­ opposed. Five of the six unopposed rlne Cooks and Stewards from con­ trol of the West Coast ships. nominees are incumbent of­ The union had repaid Its debt to ficers. They are H. A. Robinson, Portland agent; Charles Green, Seattle patrolman; Wilmington agent Joseph Goren; New York agent Louis Foyt, and Wilder Smith, New York patrolman. Fred Hansen Is the only candidate for the position of assistant secretarytreasurer. As for the other officers, Ed Turner and Walter Chamberlain are competing for the position of secretary-treasurer. Competition Is heaviest for the position of San Francisco dispatcher. Pete Blanchi, Louis Kurtz and William Rennle will vie for that post. Five mem­ bers are trying for the three posi­ tions of San Francisco patrolmen while the positions of Wilmington patrolman, Seattle agent and Port­ land patrolman each have two can­ didates. Balloting which started on No­ vember 1st will continue through December 31st. Also on the ballot for the mem­ bership Is a proposal for a $20 yearly assessment to help repay the union's indebtedness to the Sailors Union of the Pacific. The MC&S had received loans from the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, the California State Fed­ eration of Labor and the SUP to finance Its extensive organizing campaign to oust the Communistdominated National Union of Ma- ^ The Rube Goldberg contraption pictured above is an over­ simplification of the kind of union-busting rigs at work in today's push-button world. For a price, you can walk up to a shiny machine and get a pack of smokes, coffee with one or two lumps, a shoeshine and a host of other conveniences. Union-busting has been developed into a machine type of operation in the same way. For a fat fee, the employer who wants to push an existing union out of his plant or to keep an aggressive one out can get the services of "experts." The apparatus is tailor-made to each company's needs, and besides NEW YORK—Headquarters has it's a "legitimate" business expense like the rent each month. been receiving a number of in­ Life on a Llberlan-flag ship very The gimmicks range from the sudden appearance of the often has Its hazards In the form quiries from delegates on the RobIn Line ships, reports Bill Hall, "XYZ Employees Association" and, coincidentally, job pro­ of low pay, undermanning and un­ assistant secretary-treasurer. Most motions for a couple of ringleaders, to the start of low-cost safe working conditions. But the of them want to know who wrote cafeterias for employees right on the premises. Lush com­ LST Alberta had more than her the NMU agreement under which pany-paid parties and five and dime pay increases on the eve share of excitement on a recent they are sailing, the NMU or the of union bargaining elections are standard equipment as well. voyage between Nova Scotia and company? No matter who made it Since the boss has called in "labor experts" to handle his New York. up, they say, it certainly can't com­ reported In the Boston press, "union situation" it's a cinch his accountants have doped out, a As pare to SlU standards. salvo of frantic radio messages Headquarters would like to ex­ for example, that it's cheaper to set up a cafeteria and charge brought the Coast Guard on the tend its thanks to the delegates on 15 or 25 cents a day for roast beef dinners than to pay the run while the ship was passing the the various ships arriving in this workers the 15 to 25 cents an hour more in hourly wages the Massachusetts coast en-route to the port. They are doing a good job union would fight to get for them. Cape Cod canal. clearing up small beefs and repairs There are unions that have been guilty of phony practices It seems that the skipper and before arriving. This helps the and the AFL-CIO and President Meany have spoken and the second mate had been at log­ patrolmen pay the ship off faster gerheads over various Issues all and gives him more time to work acted in clear and specific fashion in these instances. At the through the trip. When the vessel's on any major beef that might have same time, Meany has pointed out management's culpability. steering gear broke down It was the come up. It is unfortunate that management has shown none of the last straw. A heated argument Shipping for this port has taken zeal in rooting out union-busting rackets that the AFL-CIO broke out between the two which a strong turn for the better. Book has shown in handling phony unions in some segments of ended with the skipper assaulting the mate and biting the radio op­ men are not finding it too difficult labor. erator. Crewmembers parted the to ship out regularly if they are 4 4 4 Ax 'Settles' Squabble On Liberia LSI RobinMen Rap NMU Contract not waiting for a special run. During the past period 20 ships paid off, four signed on and ten were in transit. The Steel Scien­ tist, Plymouth Victory, Steel Voy­ ager, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Coalinga Hills, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic); CS Baltimore, Bent's Fort (Cities Service); Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); Seatrains New York, Texas, Louisiana, Savannah, New Jersey (Seatrain); Evelyn (Bull); Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers); The Cabins (Terminal Tankers) and the Natalie (Inter­ continental) paid off while the Steel Voyager (Isthmian), Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers), Natalie (Intercontinental) and the Andrew Jackson (Waterman) signed on."' °' Delayed To Death A classic example of how not to promote a modern mer­ chant marine is the snafu over the American-Hawaiian trailership program. The program has now been abandoned be­ cause of a series of conflicting Government decisions which so delayed matters that the ships became uneconomical to build. Of course, any shipowner who goes to the Government for aid has to expect some delay because no agency can make snap decisions on matters involving large sums of money. Putting it the other way, it would be nice if the shipowners would, or could go ahead on their own when they have a project of this kind in mind. At the same time, hanging up a shipbuilding program for 26 months, as in this instance, is the surest way to kill progress <i i i i t 'i 9I • in ^afitifidfe. •v • ' 'V- ft--' ) combatants but the skipper wasn't ready to fold up that easily. He got a carving knife and a fire ax and went after the mate again. Crewmembers again Intervened and hustled the captain off to his cabin, where. It was reported, he calmed down. When the Coast Guard came aboard, the gang was anxious to clear up matters so that they wouldn't be accused of mu­ tiny. The Coast Guardsmen, a police chief, state police detective and an FBI agent straightened out the beef after a four-hour argument. The captain agreed to hold his peace and the first mate took charge of the ship for the rest of the run Inii| New York. *'= ^ the A&G early this year, and is currently paying off Its loan from the State Federation. The yearly assessment Is to be put Into a fund to repay the more than $300,000 borrowed from the SUP. A varied menu helps keep the men happy, and the crew of the Pennmar wish to nominate their steward, Vincent Monte, as tops In keeping a con­ tented crew. "We extended a vote of thanks to the steward," writes John B o w d e n, ship's delegate, Monte " for feeding the crew plenty of fresh fish. Although a picture could not be supplied, the crew can verify that a lot of salmon and stripped bass has been coming to the tables and enjoyed with great relish." 4 4 "a Ml it] 4 Realizing that men hospitalized In a foreign port will need enough money to tide them over. Seafar­ ers on th Del Mar have passed a resolution Increasing the donation paid out of the ship's fund for a man getting off the ship sick to $50. This should help him buy any Items that he might need, writes ship's delegate G. W. Duncan. 4 4 4 Other food departments came Into the limelight for their share of praise. The stewards on the SS Florida State are doing a fine job and with a little cooperation from the rest of the crew In keep­ ing the messrooms In shape. It will be a very Gaddy enjoyable trip, writes ship's reporter Monroe Gaddy. Wanted; Seafarer Sputnik Spotters CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Sea­ farers on vessels in the North Atlantic have been requested to aid In tracking down Sputnik, the Russian earth satellite. Dr. Armand Spitz, co-ordlnator of "Operation Moonwatch," reported that Sputnik, which lost Its "beep" last week, has not been spotted In this area for several days. The "moon," he said, passes over this part of the country during the daylight or pitch darkness and is oblit­ erated from telescopes. But vessels in latitudes be­ tween 50 and 70 degrees east of Newfoundland, he said, are in a good position to see the object during the twilight hours. He has requested that men on ships in that area make observations of the moon and Its rocket dur­ ing Its travel for "Operation Moonwatch." I J.I •1 { TTr ' 'n ; , ,y '•3 �Pagm Twelvg SEAFARERS 'Sea-Spray' Good Lesson Can Y Bring Books Back By Seafarer "Red" Fink They're brewing the prover­ bial "tempest in a teapot" on the Wang Pioneer these days over the disposition of the ship's library of paper-bound books sup­ plied by the Union. The fracas erupted after the steward brought back a stack of overtime sheets, SIU agreements and a ship's library package from the New Orleans hall. The ship is now in Karachi, Pakistan. At the following ship's meeting, the steward suggested that the li­ brary books be passed around so each man could exchange his book for whatever he wanted. That way, he contended, they could bypass the problem of having the whole package lie around in the recrea­ tion room where the local people in foreign ports could make oif Hil I'm the new fireman!' with them. This idea seemed to meet gen­ eral agreement until a few men raised objections. The steward ex­ plained why he thought the books should be kept in a place where they could be watched, and that it USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL was funny how everybody was con­ GALVESTON. TEXAS BOSTON. MASS. Marvin P. Bennett Nighbert Strator cerned about a few dozen little Lawrencs CampbeU Aaron Sasser N. Gendron WUllam Walker books but undismayed by other Georga D. Rourk* Zachariah WUliami Maurice B. F. Grlce V. E. Wilkerson USPHS HOSPITAL beefs. However, when the vote .MEMPHIS, TENN. USPHS HOSPITAL came he was overruled and all the Charles Burton NORFOLK, VA. books were put in the "rec" room. Francis J. Boner George R. Trimyer SAILOR SNUG HARBOR Frank T. Campbell Joseph C. Wallace ISLAND, NY Needless to say, he adds, "there victor B. STATEN James T. Moore Cooper is not one of the new books in the USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH recreation hall now, since the sea FORT WORTH, TEXAS BROOKLYN, NY lawyers won out." Despite the "I- Benjamin F. Deibler W. E. OrzechowsU Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer told-you-so" nature of his com­ James R. Hodges August J. Paneplnto Eladio Aria H. C. Mclssac Fortunate Bacomo Albert Martinelll ment, this at least may prove to be EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL Joseph Bass vie Milazzo CAMBRIDGE, MD. a good lesson for the future. If Melvin Bass Joaquin Iliniz Juan Denopra Joseph B. Murphy something can't be tacked down Thomas R. Lehay John J. Drlscoll W. P. O'Dea VA HOSPITAL where restless hands can't get to Fabin Furmanek C. Oslnsky HOUSTON, TEXAS Joseph M. Gillard George G. Phifer It, don't leave it lying around. The John P. Williamson G. A. Puissegur Bart E. Guranick dough you save may be your own. USPHS HOSPITAL Winston E. Renny Everett Haislett mimS, IN THt HOSPITALS Happy Days Glad its all over, Patrick Henry Hulcey, 5, is fit again after undergoing o tonsillec­ tomy. SIU port officials In Seattle and welfare benefits helped ease things while dad, David S. Hulcey, FWT, was away at sea. The family lives in Tacoma. NEW ORLEANS, LA. George Armstrong Hubert Pousson William Bargone Winford PoweU Marlow C. Barton Randolph RatcliS John W. Bigvvood Toxie Samford Claude Blanks H. Leonard Shaw Wesley Cimningham TocBI Smigielskl Adelin Fruge Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Chas. H. Summerell Theodore Guidry Nicholas Tala James Hudson Gerald L. Thaxton Eugene B. Hunt Lucien Therlot Edward G. Knapp Houston Thomas Jr. L. 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Parker B. Estrella J. Declnque A. Androh J. Stanton W. Smith R. Gresham ! By David Grossman i ! I sit at home thinking All about the sea. i And lands across the ocean. | That I would like to see. ; Holland has the windmills, \ Now German beer is swell, has the sardines, i Norway, France has the Chanel; STREET ADDRESS Norember t, H&l LOG Russia has the vodka, Italy has its wine, Africa has the diamonds, Swiss watches tell the time. But of all the lands I've mentioned Which are so far away. The best place to come home to . Is still the U S A. Welfare Helps Get Allotment To the Editor: On Sept. 26 I wag injured on the Orion Planet while standing watch and wai hospitalized at Bahrein Island in the Persian Gulf. While there, my wife wrote that she hadn't received an allotment from the company and was destitute. I couldn't notify the agent to do It so it cost me money to exchange the local Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer.- Names will be withheld upon- request. I think we should go this one better if our plan can afford it. I think a man should have the voluntary right to retire at 60 years of age with a threaquarter pension and at 65 should be able to draw his full pension if he desires. All of this is con­ tingent on the ability of the plan to swing it, if not now, then sometime in the near future. Paul Arthofer SS Del Mar $1 $1 Del Norte Aid Lauded By Wife To the Editor: 1 wish to express my thanks and gratitude to the members of the SIU and the crew of the Del Norte who were so nice to me during the illness and death of my husband, Clarence Thibodeaux. \ 1 also want to thank the staff at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans for everything it did to help during his illness. Many thanks and God bless all of you. Mrs. Clarence Thibodeauz 4 4" 4 currency into dollars and sfend it on to her. Finally I was able to contact the SIU welfare department, which contacted the company and got it to allow some of my To the Editor: The Wacosta has just made a pay to go to my wife. She final­ ly received some money from run from Gulfport, Miss., to them on Oct. 21 after missing Kunsan, Korea. We are now re­ turning to the Gulf via Moji, two allotment payments. I would like to thank the SIU Japan, and San Pedro. The ship welfare office for looking into will probably go on the Eastthis matter and getting some Coast - Gulf-California-Far East action on it. My wife would run. Enclosed is a picture of our have been in bad shape without the Union's help. I myself will skipper, H. M. Samuels. He's probably be out of action for the best skipper anyone wants some time. Thanks to all for to sail with. He will do anything and go out of his way for any­ their assistance. one if he pos­ Jim C. Whatley sibly can. If 4" 4" t anyone fouls Wacosta Crew Haiis Skipper Nixes Change On Job Calls To the Editor: A few weeks ago some men­ tion was made in the LOG con­ cerning the changing of the job call hours in our shipping halls. I wish to add my views, if I may. I am definitely not in favor of the hours of the calls being changed. One brother offered the ex­ planation that the hourly calls interfere with his ability to conduct personal or private business such as visits to the unemployment office. I say that when a man is ready to ship he will have taken care of all his personal business before he starts attending the job calls to try f or a .ship. Anyway, it takes only • half hour to check with the unem­ ployment offices in most states as far a seaman. Is concerned. Besides, if we cut the calls down to three or four a day it is going to cause unnecessary .jams of men in our halls when all of them pack in to make the call. We also must look at it from the companies' viewpoint. They place an order for a man in the morning expecting him to arrive aboard at least by noon. As it is now some guys take most of the day they shipped to get aboard even when they've already got their working gear on. No, I think things should be left as they are. A change will lead to abuses and only put added pressure on the dis­ patchers. Backa Revised Pension Another subject calls for some study and remedy, and that is our retirement plan. We truly have a fine one when a man is able to retire at any age if he is disabled and has the required years of seatime. But up he gets a good^ talkingto on the first go-round. But when a guy continues getting in trou­ ble, well then Samuels he's . got no­ body to blame but himself. Once the ship leaves port the skipper passes out a draw list and, after it is returned, he puts out the draw. Everyone on board just couldn't believe get­ ting a draw in the middle of tha Pacific Ocean. Every couple of days in port you naturally have it coming to you. Captain Samuels is a wonder­ ful man to sail with and sure likes the food. So anyone who wants to sail on a good ship with a fine skipper would do well sailing the Wacosta. But anyone who continues to foul up should beware of her. Eugene Rajr 4i 4 4 Ship Sanitation Poses Problem To the Editor: Is it possible to take any or­ ganized action to prevent steve­ dores and unauthorized natives In foreign ports from coming aboard ship and invading the crews' quarters, messhall, recre­ ation room and toilets, thus leaving them in a most unsani­ tary condition? 1 have observed the reluc­ tance of most crewmembers to participate in correcting this sit­ uation. They seem to ignore it or run away from it. Why? Sanitation is of prime im­ portance both at sea and in port, not to mention peace and quiet so a man cap sleep when off watch. After all, the ship is our home. John Geese, OS SS John B. Kuiukundie �* v.:-v N*Tcmber g. 19S7 SEAFARERS . STIIL ARCHITICT , (Islhmlin), ••Irt. •—Chairman, V. Rlzxute; Sacratary, O, Sauar. Dlaciused milk altuaMon. Ona man mUaed ahlp Long Beach, waa turned in at San Fran. hall. Crawa foc'alei and meaehall to ba painted. Keep bathrooma clean. Glaiaes and allverwara to be kept separately ao no ona will ba cut. STEEL VOYACER (Isthmian), Sept. 35—Chairman, E. Atkins; Secratary, K. Juachtar. All keys to be given to dele­ gate before leaving ship at payoff. Ship's fund, S9.82. Delegate said a check will be made, about subsistence while in drydock, June 24. Steward to check on poor grade of coffee and meat. CHiWAWA (Cities Service), Sept. 2« —Chairman, F. Raid; Secretary, L. Hagmann. Crew to strip bunks and leave rooms in clean condition. Aleet- In galley also leak in galley. One fire­ man alek. A ahip't treasury waa augpested and donated at SI per member. LOG Pac* Thirteen SlU Tankermen: SS Mermaid WESTPORT (World Tramping Agency), Sept. 32—Chairman, R. Crattky; Secretary C. Stack. Ship's fund, $9. Repairs In deck dept. Glasses and dishes are ordered. Delegate to see captain for Union news. Radio oper­ ator said he will not cooperate. DEL CAMPO (Mist.), Sept. 14 Chairman, H. Karitan; Secratary, C. Braaux. All repairs made. Ship's fund, SB.IO. New delegate elected. Take bet­ ter care of washing machine. Do not empty coffee grounds in pantry sink. No beefs. KYSKA (Waterman), Sept. 15 — Chairman, J. Touart; Secretary, J. Thomas. Alcn on voyage 61 to inquire about lodging while ship in Osaka, Japan; also men to collect lodging this voyage from shipyard in Alemeda, Calif. Film* purchased. Ship's fund, $21.29. Valve in pantry coffee urn to be repaired. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for fine Job; also vote of thanks to men taking care of movies. DOROTHY (Bull), Aug. 1$—Chair­ man, G. Bremman; Secretary, T. Greaney. Everything running smoothly all departments. Need fans in mess hall. Communications posted. Repair list to be submitted so necessary re­ pairs can be made in port. Ing chairman gave vote of thanks to ship's engineers on Installing addi­ tional ducts to make quarters cooler. A vote of thanks also by membership to ship's delegate on job well done. WELLESLEY VICTORY (Isthmian), Sept. 12—Chairman, C. Parker; Sec­ retary, L. Banks. Keep doors locked in order to keep natives and flies out of passageway. Messman became ill tn Sept. 8 in Colombo, Ceylon. It was Sept. 9 before doctor came to ship. MASSMAR (Calmer), Sept. 19 — Chairman, W. Zaieski; Secretary, F. McCaii. New locks on repair list. Food has improved since being at sea. Ef­ fort made to maintain quality while In port. MARORB (Ore. Nay.), Sept. 17— Chairman, F. Stone; Secretary, A. Murry. Ship's fund, $3.02. One man hospitalized in San Juan, PR. Patrol­ man to see steward about cooperating with ship's delegate. Ice water to be put on tables. All hands to donate Si to ship's fund. SEATRAiN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Sept. 21—Chairman, R. Bruden; Sec­ retary,' J. Lahwyk. Steward to put more crackers and dinner plates out. Coffee cups not to be left on fan tail. Delegate elected for • Safety Commit­ tee program. Steward to see patrol­ man at payoff. SEATRAiN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Sept. 23—Chairman, J. Ciovani; Sec­ retary, W. Logan. Ship's fund, $44.22. Ships delegate elected. Motion made to have poop deck washed every day. and steward to see about getting more stores. Steward to get more glasses for mcssroom. SHiNNECOCK BAY (Tank Ship), Aug. 25 — Chairman, G. Skendeias; Secretary, none. Delegate G. Skendeias resigning. New ship's delegate elected. Repair list to be mhde, new wash­ ing machine to be bought. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), July 4—Chairman, E. Wright; Secretary, C. Makuch. New delegate elected. Speak to captain about opening slop chest so new men may purchase cigarettes. Membership to refrain from throwing things out of portholes. Also, to put garbage and trash cans over stern. Recreation hall to be locked in port. Library to be kept in good condition by mem­ bership and cleaned by deck, eng. and stew. dept. on alternate weeks. Gang­ way watch to have keys. Sept. 21—Chairman, R. Danville; Secretary, E. Wright. Three new hos­ pital slips at Long Beach. Motion made that crew of Jefferson City Vic­ tory go on record as retaining the hourly job calls as at present. New debarkation ladders needed for ail life boats. Wooden covers needed on No. 4 hatch. STEEL DIRECTOR (isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, J. Rose; Secretary, J. O'Neii. Repair lists turned in. Vote of thanks to cooks for good work and cooperation. Ship's fund. $13. Acquaint ship's delegate with beefs. Electrician thanks crew for flowers sent to sick mother. To keep foc'sles tidy. H eard aliens requested to abide by shipping rules. WACOSTA. (Waterman), Sept. 5— Chairman, H. Graham; Sacratary, E. Ray. One man was logged, excessive drinking aboard. One man hospital­ ized at Honolulu. Secretary-reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund, S17.60. Expenses $3.40. Man promoted to 4th mate due to mate getting off sick at Panama. Some overtime dis­ puted. "Beef about thickness of steaks. Outside passageway to be kept clear and no dumping of garbage overside. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Aug. 4—Chairman, N. West; Secre­ tary, G. Thornhiil. Chief mate spoken to about putting hospital in shape, and about more equipped slop chest which was promised to be taken care of very soon. Black gang and deck dept. needs ' escape ' panel* repaired. Keya.for wipers foc'ale. First aid kit STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 23—Chairman, A. Magdiriia; Secre­ tary, D. Grant. Members warned not to distribute beer to Arabian natives due to strict liquor law. Mall to be given to agent. All doors to be locked along, passageways. One man missed ship. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FLOMAR (Calmer), Sept. 23— Chairman, G. Stanley; Secretary, J. Rockko. All companies to post on board any special agreements in con­ tracts with Union. July 14—Chairman, J. Dawlee; Sec­ retary, J. Gallagher. Repairs made. Report accepted. Need some cots. New delegate elected. Need fan* and washing machine. August S—Chairman, J. Gallagher; Secretary, T. Lampheat. One man missed ship. New delegate elected. Better preparation of food; spot sougee recreation room; obtain more cots en east coast. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Penn Nav.), Oct. 11—Chairman, A. Hoag; Secretary, F. Neeiy. Three men fired—too much di'inking and performing. Ship's fund $6.80. New delegate elected. General discussion re: drinking on board. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Oct. 17— Chairman, L. Wing; Secretary, F. Kustura. Two men missed ship in San Pedro. Ship's fund $33. Few hours disputed ot. To be settled at payoff. Repair lists to be submitted to delegate. Vote of thanks to chief rook for delicious pizza pie. HASTINGS (Waterman), Sept. 2»— Chairman, B. Winborne; Secretary, J. Weils. New delegate elected. Chair­ men for each department to be elect­ ed for safety committee. All beefs to be referred to dept. delegate. Pump on washing machine to be repaired. First meeting this trip—ship in idle status 15 days—new crew aboard and some old Union men—delegates' Job ail taken care of—should have a good trip. CHOCTAW (Waterman), July 13— Chairman, A. Louavet; Secrotary, P. Mapes. Gear of man who missed ship in Inchon taken to hall in Frisco. Meeting held in Frisco concerning food. Ship's fund 7.00 and 200 yen. Some disputed ot. One man missed ship in Campbell River. $10 from arrival pool placed in ship's fund. August 11—Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, P. Mapes. Two men'missed ship in Moji. One man sent to hospi­ tal in Pu.san. Captain states there is a question concerning bonus in For­ mosa. $17 and 200 yen to man in Inchon trip before he came out of hospital on short funds. Two men missed ship in Moji. 16 hours dis­ puted ot. Sept. 21—Chairman, C. Kozioi; Sec­ retary, J. Katsos. Good food. Must write to company for bonus in For­ mosa for last trip. Excellent food prepared by cooks. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks for retU-ing ship's delegate. Oct. 5—Chairman, F. Gesse; Secre­ tary, J. Katsos. Request change of soap in pantry; larger bath towels. One man missed ship In Yokohama and re.loined at Inchon. Ship's fund $7.84. Some disputed ot. Complaints about chief mate working. Scupper in pantry to be repaired. Engineer to comply with request. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Oct. 20—Chairman, V. Whitney; Sec­ retary, C. Kreiss. Some disputed ot. To be taken up with patrolman. Ship's fund $79.19. Reports accepted. Dis­ cussion on coffee situation. Need larger blankets, more fresh fruit. Vote of thanks to' steward dept. for job well done. COALINCA HILLS (Pan-Aiiantic), Oct. 12—Chairman; F. Leonard; Sec­ retary, H. Orlando. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Two men missed ship In Corpus Chrlsti, to be turned over to patrolman. Repair list to be submitted. Discussion on new washing machine—present on* in very bad condition. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Oct- 22— Chairman, J. Leikun; Secretary, P. Cathcart. Everything running smooth­ ly. No beef*. Ship'* fund $24.30. One man missed ship. Some disputed ot. Close-up views of SlU crewmembers on the tanker Mer­ maid catch this trio in vari­ ous moods while they take in the sun on deck. Those pic­ tured (I to r] ore identified only OS "Aussie," "Dayman" and Finnian "Preacher" Davis. The photos ore the work of Seafarer John F. Wunderlich, who takes his cam­ era hobby seriously. Leg In Cast Cuts No Ice With Mate The value of immediately contacting the Union follow­ ing any injury or accident was dramatically pinpointed recently by the case of an SUP brother on the Steel Surveyor. After a bad fall on some cobble­ stones near the guard gate at Massavva, Eritrea, Jack Dykes, AB, was neglected almost two weeks before he was finally taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, for X-ray and treatment. The ship had left Massawa the eve­ ning of the accident, by which time his left leg had already become swollen. Five Days at Anchor The Surveyor subsequently spent I five days at anchor in Karachi and then two more tied up at a dock until Dykes was taken ashore for treatment. This was 13 days after the accident. He was hospitalized there overnight, treated for a I fracture and then fitted with a cast. Only six days later, at Bombay, [India, he was asked by the mate if he "thought" he could turn to "on light duty." He was told to "think" it over and "talk" it over before giving an answer. Dykes then spoke to the captain, who appai-ently felt he was "able" despite the cast. The skipper said the "re­ quest" to turn to amounted to an I order. Union Contacted SIU welfare services came into I the picture, once the ship's dele­ gate contacted Union headquarters in New York. The union contacjied the company and thereafter Dykes was not bothered about turning to. He later returned from Colombo, Ceylon, to the States on the Steel I Traveler. Had Union eiforts not be(?n [brought into play. Dykes might have been forced to do even worse damage to his leg than the original injury and the 13-^ay delay in get­ ting it treated. "I felt It would be a detriment to my own safety and certainly the safety of the crew if I were required to stand even I gangway watches in that condi­ tion," he added..- 'Vizag' Layover Makes Steel Age Lots Older Vizagapatam has taken its toll again. The Steel Age has aged considerably since it got to this antiquated Indian port, also known as "Vizag" to its intimates, but better known for long, dreary delays, "After laying at anchor out­ is outstanding," he said. Wayne side of Indian and Pakistani Webb, ship's delegate, was credited ports for interminable periods, we really got it at Vizagapatam," re­ ports Carl von Herrmann, chief electrician. "Arriving Sept. 18, we anchored three miles out and broke sea watches. For the next several weeks we studied the general to­ pography of our surroundings or speculated about the comings and goings of the ships. "After three weeks native canoes appeared, and the more daring — or to be exact, the most thirsty— rode through the surf to land on the beach below the town. T. W. Little Red' Sinson, DM, and Jesse T. Green, OS, built a canvas-cov­ ered boat for their own transporta­ tion, but then the mate wouldn't let them lower it. On Oct. 13 we entered the port to refuel andHhen left. Oct. 22 we reentered to anchor in the river. It is hoped we may leave Nov. 7 for Baltimore with a full load of ore. ' 'Vizag' is a small industrial port with the social and amusement possibilities of a dry North Dakota hamlet," von Herrmann pointed out. "There is a seaman's club where you can buy beer for $1.50 a bottle—and little else. "Considering that this will be a trip of 27 weeks with very, very little overtime and lots of time on our hands, the morale of the men. with "a fine job" of soothing over personal differences, etc. An appreciative note was also directed to the crew of the SUPmanned Pacificus, which lent a hand when the Steel Age ran out of smokes and provided 500 packs of cigarettes. Show Seatime To Enter PHS The US Public Health Serv­ ice hospitals wish to remind Seafarers that it is necessary to show proof of eligibilty in order to obtain treatment at any PHS facility. Such proof should show 60 days of seatime, time which is to have been completed not more than 90 days before applying for treatment. Extensions on the 90 days are permitted un­ der special circumstances such as in times of shipping slump or maritime strikes. It is waived where a seaman is taken off a vessel because of illness or injury suffered while on duty. The PHS announcement re­ minds Seafarers that discharges alone are not sufficient evi­ dence of seatime but are help­ ful in establishing time along with other evidence. Last Rites For A Brother Heads bowed, crewmen on the Ocean Eva listen silently as Copt. W. E. Badeou intones burial service for Searforer Leonard Marsh, who passed oway in Japan. The Eva conducted the buriol at sea on Sept. 21 after Marsh's body was delivered to the ship in Yoke- % �Pag* Fonrteea SEAFARERS LOG All's Well On Losmar Urges Interest In Sea Tradition SiU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089; 3-4080 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La. HEmlock 6-5744 Leroy Clarke. Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY ... 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 BleilvUle St. Lindsey Williams. Agent . Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA da TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty BrelthoH. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent EUiott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CalU 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUAKTERS....67S 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRCTARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint B. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint Pictures from the eastbound voyage of the Losmar on the Intercoostal run show bosun Lorry Tryon (top) trying to light a smoke while the ship takes on a starboard list. Above, steward A. W. Per­ kins (left) and Francis Alcain, chief cook, take it easy in foc'sle during work lull. Bobbie Glenn, AB, (right), is the man at the wheel trying to make the helmsman's job look easy. Around the life-ring (below, I to r), ore Tony Evonosich, wiper; an unnamed fireman, and Lester Dick, wiper. All photos by William Thompson. SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone S BITJ PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CalU....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 .2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S iiiii* > I'/JW 128^ HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario-. 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA. BO 61714 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC ....298 Main St. PacUlo 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebeo 20 Elgin St. Phone: 645 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUllam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT.. 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 I November 8, 1957 LOG but It is sometimes slow In getting to me at the hospital so I'd appreciate getting one separately. All the fellows here To the Editor: In recent years, I feel, too enjoy reading it. The way I feel today I would little attention has been paid to the tradition of the sea by the ride any SIU ship afloat, even average seaman. I also fee! that the Ore Line. I also would be a great deal of the basic pride very glad to hear from any ship­ in going to sea Is bound In this mates, especially Bill Schaffer. I'm at the VA Hospital, Breckstradition. ville, Ohio. The LOG did run a fine series Llndell B. Morgan or articles describing the devel­ 4- 4" opment of the modern sea union and the part played in this by Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor jar publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names laill be withheld upon request. LOG Makes Hit At VA Hospital To the Edltori I see from the LOG that things are still going along In SIU style. My wife gets the f m:.. To the Editor: I'd like to thank the crew of the Steel Director for their thoughtfulness in sending flow­ ers to my mother while she was hospitalized. She is out of the hospital now and recuperating very satisfac­ torily. The kindness of my ship­ mates was deeply appreciated. Leon White 4> Andrew Furuseth and many others. These articles were ex­ ceptionally good. There are other broad areas In the siea tradition which I feel should be brought more to the attention of the seaman. The technical and fictional writings of such men as Thomas WoHe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Na­ thaniel Bowditch, Jack London and many others have devel­ oped Into a large and readable field of literature which the average seaman should have more access to. Also to be considered are the poets, artists and dexterous craftsmen who have added a vast wealth of material from which the average seaman would benefit if he examined some of their work. There is a great amount of literature based on the true and fictional adven­ tures and exploits of seamen. Of course, as Important as the forementioned sources, are the men who developed and handed down from generation to gener­ ation the basic elements of good seamanship in sketches, notes and articles. I think you would find a great deal of interest aroused If you would carry a series of articles In the LOG explaining to the average seaman the interest, benefit and pleasure to be gained by examining some of this material. You might also tell of the various libraries, mu­ seums, public buildings and shore points where they might get books and examine some of these things. Bob Parker NUTSY, Y'KNOW SOMETHIN' ABOUT mis NBW, qUICK' PRYIAI' PAWT... .• Thanks Director For Fiorai Gift veAH" IKNOM//! IT X»tfFsctUk:Kll 4 4> Purser Lauded As Ship Medic To the Editor: We'd like to extend a word of thanks to the purser, John Cole­ man, of the apparent hospital ship, M/V Del Oro. The Del Oro took on the ap­ pearance of a hospital ship on her last trip to South America. The casualty and sick list in­ cluded a back injury, a broken foot, a broken arm, two eye Injuries, four cases of Asian flu, a case of severe neck arthritis and a brother repat riated from Rio with a broken- leg. The steward, "Hungry" Hen­ ry, was put ashore in Mayaguez, PR, on the way south Coleman with a nasal hemorrhage. He later joined the ship in Belem, Brazil, and still later became one of the: victims of the flu. We lost our 2nd electrician in Porto Alegro, Brazil, with a possible case of tuberculosis. However, we hope this proves untrue. But back to our purser and medical officer, who has dis­ played competence more than equal to the situation. He has been up all hours administering treatment and medication to his many wards. The ex-patients express nothing but praise for him. Plenty more—all good—could be said about him by the crew of the Del Oro, for he does his best without complaint. So any brother shipping aboard this ship In the future may rest well assured that he will receive ex­ cellent medical attention thanks to "Doc" Coleman. The Crew SS Del Oro �November 8, 1957 SEAJFARERS Pare FIftfca LOG Greeting Dad Right On The Ship All o1 the following SW families have received a |200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union In the baby's name: Archibald William Bell, born October 3, 1957, to Seafarer and October 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward H. Kolenovsky, Gal­ Mri. Archibald Bell Jr., Jenkin- veston, Texas. town, Pa. Steven Maltin, born September 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raul M. Maltin, Brooklyn, NY. Mark Joseph Campbell, born September 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph L. Campbell, Oklahoma City, Okla. Rhonda Wynatti Morris, born September 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard M. Morris Jr., A recent English survey has re­ Vinemont, Ala. Jimmy Narvaez, born September vealed that a good paint Job on 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felipe a ttoip's; hull will not only add to Its appearance, but may Narvaez, Hotfcton, Texas. Gary Lamar Pryor, born October increase Its spend by as much as 14. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. one<rhalf a knot. British National Physical Lab­ Clarence Pryor, Crighton, Ala. oratories have been conducting in­ Ginger Ellen Sullivan, born Sep­ tember 10, 1957, to Seafarer and vestigations on the effect of the Mrs. Robert L. Sullivan, Wiekiffe, surface resistance of a ship and found that a well painted vessel, Ky Michael Patrick Takacs, born which'Can normally do 15 biots, October 7, 1957, to Seafarer and may save seven and onerhalf hours" Mrs. Joseph M. Takacs, Philadel­ on a trip from Southampton, Eng­ land to New York. This Is tjie phia, Pa. Wanda Jean Allen, born July 23, equivalent of a steady speed of 15 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James and one-half knots. C. Allen, New Orleans, La. They also discovered that there Cheryl Lynn Faihi, born October is less surface resistance on a ship 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vin­ that has been welded than'on one that is riveted, and the bigger the cent'Faini, Norristown, Pa. Cynthia Anne Kolenovsky, born ship, the greater the difference. Alexander Potorski Headquarters has your gear and membership book. 4" EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD V? iVERY SUNDAY. 1620 GMT 111:20 EST Sunday) WFK-39. 198S0 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-85, 15350 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European ana US East Coast. \ Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue . . . El cry Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sundoi/) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT 4* 4 4 4 Eric W, Johnson , Richie is very anxious to hear from you. Please write or phone collect. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Benjamin Mignano ^ Contact Robert Benedict, 115 Pelif-astie Street, New Orleans 15, La. Seafarer Alex McElhenny's daughter Barbara Diane, SVz, waits for him to pack his gear after signing off the Josefino. Ship hod been out on 11-month voyage. FINAL DISPATCH James F. Kane, 43: Brother Kane was lost at sea on February 6, 1956, while aboard the SS Ocean Debo­ rah. He became a full member of the Union on No­ vember 17, 1947, and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. t I I 4 Martinez ex-Ocean Deborah Contact Ed E. Cooper, SUP, 2701 Flannery Road, San Pablo, Califor­ nia, concerning money. Painted Ships Move Faster, English Report I Personals And Notices t Clarence Crevier, 54: Brother Crevier died on September 19, 1957, in Oakland Beach, RI. Death was due to a heart ailment. Surviv­ ing is his sister, Agnes B. Parenteau, of Providence RI. He became a full member of the Union on September 18, 1947, and sailed in the engine department. Place of burial is unknown. t. Robert P. McDonough, 22: Broth­ er Robert P. McDonough died on August 10, 1957, in Puerto Rico. He became a full member of the Union on March 8, 1957, and sailed in the deck department. Brother McDonough is survived" by his father, Daniel F. McDonough, of Jamaica Plain, Mass. Burial took Senators Hear Union-Busters (Continued from page 3) another "counseler" tp counteract the anti-union feeling and help in­ stall a company-picked organiza­ tion without an election. Testimony was brought out that the firm prevents union organizing by threatening to dismiss and actually dismissing union em­ ployees, and by offering union or­ ganizers high paying jobs if they would quit the union. Then it sets up an "independent" union or com­ mittee and1)ersuades reliable em­ ployes to run for offices in it. A St. Louis industrial relations consultant testified that he had turned down a salary "in the high five figures" to take assignments with Shefferman in advising clients on "how to set up an independent union." The consultant, who had worked for many years for federal agencies, refused the job because his reputation "just couldn't take It." Stanley Newman Please get in touch with your wife, or her brother-in-law, H. M. Fox, at 31 Lyttleton Ave., Charles­ ton 34, SC. Headley F. White ' Contact Princess Hotel, PO Bbx 998, Dar Es Salaam, Tanganyika.' Phillip Giordano Anybody knowing whereabouts of this man please contact Mrs. place in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Mass. 4" 4 4" t " •• I' John W. Smitii, 38: Brother Smith disappeared at sea while a crewmember of the SS Iberville on April 7, 1957. He became a full member of the Union on August 20, 1956, and sailed in the engine department. He is survived by his mother, Mamie Beck of Absecon, NJ. August Schroter, 63: A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of death of Brother Schroter on Sep­ tember 24, 1957, in Funehal, Ma­ deira. He became a full member of the Union on May 10, 1944, and was sailing in the steward department. Brother Schro­ ter is survived by his wife, Johanna Schroter, of Hoboken, New Jersey. He was buried in English Ceme­ tery, Funehal, Madeira. 4" 4" 4 Jerome D. Moynihan, 48: Broth­ er Moynihan died due to a disorder of the circulatory system on Sep­ tember 10, 1957. Death took place in San Francisco, Calif. He became a full member of the Union on De­ cember 21, 1943, and was sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Moynihan is sur­ vived by his wife, Dorothy Moyni­ han, of Hopkinton, Mass. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Hopkinton, Mass. Make Checks To 'SlU-A&G' Seafarers mailing in checks or money orders to the Union to cover dues payments are urged to be sure to make all of them payable to the SIU-A&G District. Some Seafarers have sent in checks and money orders in the names of Individual headquar­ ters officials. This makes for a problem in bookkeeping which can be avoided if checks are made out to the Uiiion directly. Odessa Giordano, Route 2, Pelzer, South Carolina. 4 4 4 Ex-City Of Alma Whoever picked up Erling Johnsen's suitcase by mistake on Oc­ tober 8 is asked to please leave it at the headquarters baggage room. 3,000 Paid SlU Baby $ Since 1952 SIU maternity benefits paid to Seafarers on the birth of their children passed the 3,000 mark last month. As of October, 25 the Seafarers Welfare Plan had paid out over $604,000 for this.benefit alone in 5ii years since it was instituted. The maternity benefit provides $200 for each child born to a Sea­ farer with additional benefits for multiple births. The SIU also chips in a $25 US defense bond for each child from the Union's own funds. Bonds issued thus far under the program have a maturity value of more than ,$75,000. Other benefit figures released by the Plan show death benefits nearing the $2 million mark and hospital benefits paid directly to Seafarers standing at $1,189,000. All told, the Welfare Plan has paid out over $4,300,000 in direct cash benefits to Seafai'ers, not counting expenditures fm- meal books, lodg­ ing facilities, recreation and train­ ing. X �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC Scientist Doubts Commercial Use Of Atom Ships Strong doubt as to the possible commercial usefulness of an atom-powered ship was implied in a magazine article by Dr. Edward Teller, widely-known - as the "father of the hydrogen bomb." Writing in^ the fall, 1957, issue of "The nomical unit for a ship would put Lamp," official publication of out at least 87,000 shaft horse­ »# • AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO * October 16 Through October 29 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia Registered 0*ck A 6 66 21 46 11 3 4 28 45 10 23 20 13 30 Dane • 3 17 1 19 6 0 0 Bns. .A 6 46 14 23 4 6 , •ng. B 3 14 5 18 9 2 1 3 15 8 11 19 4 15 Staw. A 5 49 9 19 2 3 8 13 ^ 33 , 10 13 7 15 17 Staw. B 1 9 6 11 7 1 1 11 11 5 5 8 7 8 •. Total '^A 17 161 88 17 12 13 69 118 29 59 40 46 66 ' - Total ' B' Total 7 , 40 12 44 18 3 2 19 41 .20 26 38 18 30 "5"4 201 56 132 35 15 19 88 159 49 85 78 64 96 Tampa i the Standard Oil Company of New power, or roughly ten times the Mobile 5 • 28 jersey. Dr. Teller expressed skepti­ amount ol power needed for a con­ 15 40 cism over use of atomic energy in ventional freightship in the C-3 Lake Charles 7 9 any but large stationary shoreside size and speed class. Houston t ee eee ee « ' 10 23 power plants. Meanwhile, the MariWhat about bigger ships? The Wilmington 11 13 7 16 . time Administration announced giant supertanker Universe 7 19 that the first atom-powered mer­ Leader rates at only 19,259 shaft •ng. OccK Daca Bng. Staw. staw. Total Total Total chant ship will be named the Sa­ horsepower, and It is an 85,000-ton A B' A B A B. A ' B' . Sag. 328 vannah and revealed it is planning vessel, although admittedly a slow 104 248 123 203 91 779 318 1097 a second such ship with a gas tur­ one with a cruising speed of 14 Shipped Oack. Dock bine plant. Eng. Eng. Staw. Staw. Staw. Total Total Total Total Dock Ing. knots. The 32,000-ton Cities Service Port A 'B c C A B. A' B C A • B c • Ship. Previously, the US atom ship Baltimore, which can do around Boston 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 ; 9 project had come under sharp at­ I6V2 knots, has 15,000 shaft horse­ New York ........ 12 7 73 21 9 72 5 3 242 38 19 299 tack in the "Pacific Shipper," a power. The 45,000-ton World Glory Philadelphia 1 0 12 3 6 0 30 34 7 41 0 West Coast maritime magazine. The also gets by on 15,000 horseS. Baltimore 15 3 42 26 4 35 14 1 146 55 8 209 Norfolk magazine called expenditures on 3 2 3 4 1 2 5 14 12 1 4 30 Extremely High-Powered Ships Savannah 0 0 2 3 0 2 0 1 8 2 11 1 the subject "a wild goose chase but It doesn't take much figuring to Tampa 2 2 7 0 3 5 1 20 1 3 6 29 dimly related to the American mer­ 3 14 7 3 5 2 1 2 33 9 7 49 chant marine" and said that such see that such a plant would be use­ Mobile New Orleans 12 39 2 39 10 4 7 29 2 131 8 168 ahips are in the "kindergarten ful only in an extremely-large high Lake Charles 5 0 12 6 0 5 27 17 speed passenger ship or on naval 6 0 0 44 atage." Houston . 9 0 12 6 0 11 4 39 0 19 58 0 vessels. The carrier Forrestal, for Dr. Teller's article dealt gen­ Wilmington 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 12 15 0 3 0 example, puts out an enormous erally with the prospects for atomic San Francisco 1 0 15 7 21 9 17 78 0 0 61 0 energy as compared to oil, coal and 250,000 horsepower from its plant, Seattle 15 0 22 15 15 0 4 1 59 34 1 94 but nobody pretends the Forrestal Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. Staw. Stow. Staw. Total Total Total Total other conventional fuels. He A B c B B B Bhip. A C A C A C pointed out that all atomic reactors is run on a profit or loss basis. The Total 79 19 258 110 23 224 60 12 831 249 54 1134 Cunard Queens lun on 160,000 require "intricate machinery" for The end of the Bull Line strike boosted shipping last period to the highest point since long distance handling of the shaft horsepower each, but nobody highly-radioactive contents. This except Cunard contemplates pas­ July. Total job activity also topped registration for the first time in four months and, machinery is "not much more ex­ senger ships as large as these. in the case of class A only, for the first time since April. As Dr. Teller puts it, "it" is less pensive for a big unit than for a A total of 1,134 men were • — • likely that atomic energy will amall one." dispatched; registration fell become very important in the 100,000 Kilowatt Minimum off to 1,097. He continues, "Therefore, the heating of dwelling . . . Atomic The resumption of Bull Line op­ energy is even less likely to be best use of atomic energy will be in erations and recrewing of idle operation where great amounts of widely used in transportation . . . ships was felt principally in New It has been demonstrated that ships energy are required. At the present York and Baltimore, which listed time 100,000 kilowatts would seem can be propelled by atomic energy. sharp gains in shipping. On the Benefits under the Brotherhood of the Marine Engineer's Eventually this kind of propulsion to be a fair figure." West Coast, San Francisco bounced Welfare Plan have been extended to provide payments to Translating kilowatts Into horse­ may be rather generally accepted, back, and slight gains were also re­ engineers disabled because of an off-the-job accident or ill­ emphasis) athough ex­ power means a plant of that size (our ported for"~t»hiladelphla, Norfolk, ness. Engineers who are un-v treme precautions will be neces­ would put out 134,000 electrical Savannah, Tampa, New Orleans able to return to work will' horsepower, according to engineer­ sary . . . The first applications are, and Lake Charles. one-day waiting period in the case of course, those where expense be eligible for payments of of an injury, and eight days for ing manuals. Allowing for the in­ Mobile and Houston were way evitable loss of efficiency between does not count, and that means off during the period, which also $30 a week for a maximum period those who take sick while away the reactor and the prop, even a military applications." from their ship. Benefits will be showed declines in Boston and of 26 weeks. As for atomic locomotives. Dr. Seattle. Wilmington held to the relatively inefficient plant could be The benefit is designed primarily paid for as long as the disability expected to salvage about 65 per­ Teller called such a device "a most status quo to provide income for engineers lasts, up to 26 weeks. cent of the initial horsepower out­ ingenious solution of the question The ratio of men registered to who are temporarily disabled and put. how to combine minimum utility jobs was fairly constant in all three unable to receive benefits under That would mean that an eco­ with maximum danger." departments. The number of men the union's welfare plan. Those shipped in the steward department confined to a hospital are eligible was only two more than the stew­ for payments under the plan's inard registration. In the deck and hospital benefit. But when they engine departments, the gap be­ leave the hospital and are home re­ tween jobs and registration wag 20 cuperating, they will be eligible LAKE CHARLES — Although for this new sickness and accident shipping picked up during the past or less. Clas^ A's proportion of the total benefit. two weeks, reports Leroy Clarke, jobs shipped rose to 73 percent, "The new benefit will supplement there are still enough of men on while the ,«lass B total fell off to the plan's total disability payments the beach to take any jobs that 22 percent. Class C also gained, by providing payments when a man might come up. and accounted for five percent of is laid up for a relatively short pe­ The Chiwawa, Cantigny, Royal the total jobs. Six ports, Boston, riod of time. Oak, Government Camp, Bents Philadelphia, Lake Charles, Hous­ To be eligible for the benefit the Fort, Bradford Island, CS Balti­ ton, Wilmington and San Francis­ engineer must show proof of the more and Winter Hill (Cities Serv­ co, shipped no class C men at all. standard seatime requirements on ice); "Val Chem (Heron), Coalinga The following is the forecast BME contracted vessels. In addi­ Hills, Maxton (Pan-Atlantic) and port by port: tion to this, he must also produce the Steel Traveler (Isthmian) called Boston: Slow . . . New York: a doctor's report as to his disabil­ into port during the period. AU Good . . . Philadelphia: Good . . ity. were in good shape with no major Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Slow Payments will be made after a beefs reported. . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair .. . Mobile: Good . . . New Or­ leans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Steady . . . Wilming­ Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while ton: Slow . . . San Franelseo: Good on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid . . . Seattle: Good. changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already Officers of Duluih Maritime Trades Council gather before map of experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting Great Lakes with Harry O'Reilly (2nd, left) Maritime Trades De­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment partment secy-treas. Others ore (l-r) Harold Schneider, secyoffices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. treos, American Federation of Groin Millers; Matt Anttila, Duluth An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing port agent, SlU Great Lakes District; E. L. Slaughter, secy-treas. considerable hardship to the men involved. International Brotherhood of Longshoremen. 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Title A name given to the resource November 8, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COAST SIU ROUTS RAID BY BRIDGES SENATORS ASSAIL UNION-BUSTERS SHIP ENGINEERS PLAN TO MERGE ‘TRADE UNIONIST’ CURRAN OKAYS BULL’S ANTI-STRIKE INJUNCTIONS DEDICATE JUNDEBERG MEMORIAL JAN. 28 GOV’T WILL SCRAP 100 RESERVE FLEET LIBERTYS SENATORS TOLD HOW UNIONS ARE BROKEN 4 ACS SHIPS IN LAY-UP IN COAL SHIPPING SLUMP SIU-MAWD PLANT USES SAILMAKERS’ SKILLS CANADA SIU OFFERING REWARD FOR COPY OF DIST. 50 ‘PACT’ THE NMU AND HERMAN COOPER AGGRESSIVE PRO-READ MACHINE STILL ACTIVE IN WEST COAST PORTS COLLISION IN CANAL SCARS MATSON SHIP WC TRAILERSHIP PROGRAM KILLED OFF BY RED RAPE TUG SALVAGE JOBS BOOST PORT MOBILE 22 SEEK 14 POSTS IN WC COOKS’ VOTE ROBINMEN RAP NMU CONTRACT AX ‘SETTLES’ SQUABBLE ON LIBERIA LST 3,000 PAID SIU BABY $ SINCE 1952 SCIENTIST DOUBTS COMMERCIAL USE OF ATOM SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/08/1957 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. XIX, No. 23 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7e34da54cb2af29422aaf22b7068e48d.PDF b4e2623ec383461a9f9bd15385d4b0c8 PDF Text Text • Vol. XIX No. 24 -l -0A » OFFICIAL 0R6AN OP TH6 SEAFAR6RS INTERNATIONAL UNION ' ATLANTIC AND 6ULF DISTRICT « APL.CIO NLRB Orders Blection: Story On Page 3 Int'l Labor Backs Canada Strike :%\ M\ Story On Page 2 SlU-Contracted Willis Tugboats Fight NMU Raid USING TAFT-HARTLEY in an effort to wreck an SlU-HiWD pact, the National Maritime Union has opened a raid on Willis tugs in Philadelphia. The NMU-affiliated United Marine Division has called the union shop and other phases of the contract "illegal" in efforts to get a foothold in a fleet won by the SlU-HfWD by a 69 to 2 count over the UMD last year. NMU President Curran has repeatedly "vowed" he would "never" use the Taft-Hartley Act against another union. F. McKinney^ engineer; R. Harris, AB; C. Howerin, engineer; L. Willis Jr., oiler; J. Gaskill, captain, and M. Jordan, captain. (Story on Page S.) : Story On Page 3 Storm Casualty Neatly split in two by a storm a week ago, the Norwegian motors hip Belleville lies aground on Seal Rock off New­ port, RI, where she's been stuck since September. Val­ ued at $1^4 million before the wreck, she was sold for $52,000 Monday to a marine sal­ vage outfit which will cut up the hulk for scrap. Most of the cargo has already been taken off. The Belleville was a prime tourist attraction for ^ time, since she grounded within hailing distance of the golf course where President Eisenhower spent part of his recent vacation in Newport. 1 �Pac* Two SEAFARERS November 22, 1957 LOG LOG Visits Port World Sea Labor Vows Ftili Aid To Canadian Strike MONTREAL—^Maritime labor throughout the world is ral­ lying to support the SIU Canadian District in its fight bgainst strike-breaking by the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd. ^—— — Two planeloads of seameit date of the old agreement in Sep­ being flown here from Jam­ tember, 1956, and 71^ percent aica last Sunday reversed more once a new pact would be course about 200 miles north signed. BULLETIN MONTREAL — Five CNS •lilps slipped out of this port late this week under cover of darkness and manned by offi­ cers only. They were pre­ sumed to be heading for the West Indies. of Bermuda and returned to Kingston. The chartered Baker & Whiteley tug dock, Copt. Sam White of the tug Scandinavia, and deckman Al Jutchets, SlU-HIWD shop steward for B&W's unlicensed men, stand by. In SlU hall (right, top), Andrew Suech, deck engineer, shows fit for duty slip-^o SlU welfare rep. John Arabacz. Below them, Walt Sibley stamps shipping cards of C. Prasso, cook, and James Archie, steward, before membership regular meeting got underway last week. (Future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG will tarry special features on Baltimore port activities and a 3rd anniversary round-up on the Baltimore hall.) Trans-Canada airliners carried 100 men recruited to man some of the strike-bound ships. They turned back after receiving new Instruc­ tions by radio. Local unions in the West Indies have expresed concern over possible strikebreaking. Earlier, eight licensed engineers brought in from Britain refused to turn to on the ships. They re­ turned home also after learning of the SIU strike. ITP' Pledges Support Formal world-wide support cf the District's strike against CNS was received in a telegram from Omar Becu, General Secretary, In­ ternational Transportworkers Fed­ eration to SIUNA vice-president Hal Banks of the Canadian District. Becu protested the "transfer for­ eign" of the ships as a strikebreak­ ing move to bar Canadian sea­ man's claims for just wages and offered the entire support of the ITF behind the strike. "If you can advise of any riiovements of ships hereto strikebound, we will appeal to affiliated unions concerned to endeavor to prevent crewing or handling of cargo," Becu pledged. CNS took steps to break the fourmonth-old strike by transferring its eight ships to Trinidad registry after Canadian Seafarers rejected the company's take-it-or-leave-it 15 percent wage offer last month. The Canadian government has already approved the runaway transfer al­ though it will cut Canada's alreadysmall deepsea merchant fleet by one third. In a wire to SIUNA president Paul Hall on Monday, Carlton Blanche, secretary of the seamen's union in Port of Spain, Trinidad, indicated West Indian seamen will not support any of the company's union-busting efforts. The "change of registry to Trinidad (is) seen here as (a) move to break (the) strike," he declared. $204 For ABs The Canadian District originally asked a 30 percent wage increase to bring the lagging wages of CI^ men up to standard when negotia­ tions began more than a year ago. ABs on the ships were getting $204 per month in base pay. The union cut its demands to 20 percent after a government conciliation board proposed a ten percent rise. SIU men on the ships struck July 4 to enforce the 20 percent demand and the fleet has been tied up ever since. The company finally came up with an offer of 15 per­ cent on October 15, and then moved ,to transfer the ships out­ right when the unioii rejected it. CNS actually offered a percent rise retroattive to the expiration (iJ t I -i- <• -C*-. CNS la a government - owned company operated by a subsidiary of Canadian National Railways. The ships run between Canada and the West Indies. Reaction to the strikebreaking move has been quick in Canada. The powerful Canadian Labor Con­ gress, representing 1,110,000 mem­ bers, has pledged full support to the Canadian SIU in the beef. CLC president Claude Jodoin met with Banks last week to assure all pos­ sible CLC assistance In the beef. Hall had previously cabled Becu in London urging full support of the Canadian SIU strike and world protests against government-ap­ proved efforts to break the strike. Hall said the transfers "would in­ stitute depressed wages and non­ union, inferior conditions on the company's ships." The CNS fleet is now the only major fleet left under Canadian deepsea registry. The remaining deepsea ships Include ten cargo vessels and eight tankers. The bulk of the Canadian fleet was switched to British registry several years ago under an arrangement between the Canadian and British govern­ ments. No information can be obtained on the number of ocean-going mer­ chant ships, if any, already under Trinidad registiy. Trinidad is pres­ ently a British colony and will be part of the Federation of the West Indies under the British Common­ wealth starting next year. New 'Wreck' Plan On WC Plans are being formulated for a big 1958 "scab" drive in the state of Washington. One of the major moves was the resignation of Ash­ ley E. Holden, political writer for the dally Spokesman-Review for the past 21 years, to become ex­ ecutive director of a "right-towork" committee. Tl^e proposed law, Holden said, will be in har­ mony with similar laws now in effect in 18 states. "This is in no way a fight against unions, but in fact will help them," he theorized. Such a proposal was defeated in the 1956 election by a vote of 704,903 to 329,653. SEAFARERS LOG Nov. 22, 1957 Vol. XiX, No. 24 PADL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer HERBERT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA* MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASXIN, JOHN BRAZIL. Stair Writers. BILL MOODT. CUU Area Repre­ sentative. Publiihed blw««kly at tha headquartara of tha Seafarars Intarnatlonal Union, At­ lantic A Cuif District, AFL-CiO, *75 Fourth Avenua. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth *-«600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Brooklyn, NY, under ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. �• :• ' - 4! Norember tZ, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Face Thre* SlU Wins First Robin Bailot Sherwood Kicks Off Vote By 25-5 Margin Forced to work under a National Maritime Union contract against their will, Seafarers on the Robin Sherwood gave the NMU a thumping setback Wednes­ day, casting all 25 of their ^ ballot election and freedom of ballots in favor of the SIU choice of a collective bargaining in the first National Labor agent was "anti-labor" and a "re­ Relations Board election turn of jungle law." (Curran's antipathy toward col­ on Robin Line ships. The lective bargaining election contests Sherwood was the first to may derive from repeated defeats vote after the Board issued an suffered in such contests both in election order from Washing­ ton November 8, following an A fevered, near-irrational out­ Happy over the newt about the NLRB election on Robin Line ships, SlU crewmembers from the Robin Gray gather in the SlU cafeteria at the Baltimore hall to talk over the pending vote. Pictured (I to r are Mrs. Alice Werns, wife o Seafarer Harold Werns, DM (2nd from right); A. Bagley, oiler; Peter Choplinski, OS; W. A. Aycock, AB; Tom Har­ mon, DM, and L. C. Clark, carpenter. The group got a rousing ovation when it was introduced at the Baltimore membership meeting last week. At right is the Robin Sherwood, which voted SlU 25-5 Wednesday. It was first vessel polled in eight-ship election ordered by NLRB. The Gray will vote today. NMU Raiding Willis F/eef PHILADELPHIA—Making full use of the Taft-Hartley Law for a new raid against the SIU, the NMU's United Marine Division filed a petition for an election in the C. G. Willis fleet, operators of tugs and barges in the intracoastal waterway. Crewmembers of this fleet are under contract — to the SIU's Harbor and In­ laws against other unions or legiti­ view the move as an effort to dis­ mate union contracts." This was rupt at a time when the HIWD Is land Waterways Division. The Willis petition was filed by Local 333 of the United Marine Division on the eve of a contract reopener. The HIWD had obtained a first-time contract in the fieet last year after it won an election over the United Marine Division by a count of 69 to 2. Prior to the vote, the boats had been a non-union operation. Now, despite the thumping de­ feat they were subjected to last year, the NMU affiliate is back in the picture at contract-negotiation time. A UMD representative has been hitting the Willis boats up and down the coast between here and Jacksonville in efforts to raid the SIU membership. Ironically, NMU harassment against the SIU-HIWD in WiUis has taken the form of an attack via the Taft-Hartley Law upon the union shop clause and other items In the existing SIU-HIWD agree­ ment. Only a month ago. In the "Presi­ dent's Report" to the 11th national NMU convention, NMU president Joseph Curran had piously de­ clared: "We do not use anti-labor published In the NMU "Pilot" as recently as Nov. 7, 1957. Curran, in fact, called for an amendment to the AFL-CIO's "ethical practices" codes to deal with unions using T-H against each other. In addition, the NMU affiliate is making efforts to stir up action among the local harbor tug fleets which are under contract to the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Ma­ rine Engineers and the AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen. SIU Philadelphia port officials preparing pew contract demands. The UMD local here represents a handful of men on coal barges. Before affiliating with the NMU, the United Marine Division had been part of the AFL-pusted Inter­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ tion, and after that, of United Mine Workers District 50. Willis boats are employed In the haulage of bulk paper from Georgetown and Charleston, SO, and Savannah, Ga., to Philadelphia, as well as general cargo between here and Jacksonville, Fla. ir-'V burst by NMU President Joseph Ciu-ran followed the NLRB's announcement that it would hold an election in Robin Line. In a statement issued to 'the press Curran fumed: "It is crimi­ nal that a government agency" (the NLRB) "will team up with bankrupt union officials . . ." Elsewhere in his statement Curran charged that the. elec­ tion order was "hitting ait sea­ men . .. The Board is asking for return of jungle law in this in­ dustry . . ." He also called it an "anti-labor" decision. Evidently in the Curran dic­ tionary, any action which he does not favor becomes "antilabor" even if it means giving working seamen the right to choose their own union by secret ballot, as in this instance. Even the English language is twisted out of its true meanings in the Curran scheme of things, just as it was once fashionable for him to characterize opponents of the Stalin-Hitler pact as "war­ mongers." offshore ships and on inland water­ ways.) The Robin Line election devel­ oped out of the purchase of tha fleet by Moore-McCormack last spring. At that time Mooremack announced that the Robin Lino would be operated as a division of Mooremack, maintaining service on its subsidized route to South and East Africa. Mooremack officials (Continued on page 15) MTD, SIU Sessions Set On Eve Of AFL-CIO Meet The first week of December is convention week in the merged labor movement. The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and the SIU of NA executive board are scheduled for get-togethers prior to the"^ opening of the AFL-CIO con­ well as longshoremen in the States and Puerto Rico. Shoreside unions vention in Atlantic City on whose members are involved in Shorjfchanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. SIU petition in the fieet. The SIU petition was made necessary after 17 years of collec­ tive bargaining relationships by a National Maritime Union raid on Seafarers' jobs. In their desperate efforts to raid the SIU, the NMU made the most extravagant pro­ mises including assurances of full NMU books minus initiation fees, plus other privileges. No less than 15 NMU top officials scur­ ried around the ship on election day. The elaborate NMU pitch was signed personally by Joseph Curran. The Seafarers unanimously re­ jected the blandishments. Not the least of the reasons for their thumbs down on NMU are the terms of the NMU contract under which they have been compelled to work. Machinery for conducting the election was discussed at a confer­ ence of all parties concerned on Tuesday, November 19. The Ro­ bin Gray will vote today. The Board's action was proceed­ ed by frantic NMU efforts -to get the NLRB to reconsider, with NMU even going to the courts in a last ditch try to stop the men on the ships from getting the union of their choice. The election order prompted an hysterical outburst from NMU President Joseph Curran whose at­ tempts to raid Robin Line have been frustrated by the refusal of Seafarers to get off the ships and make way for replacements hired out of NMU halls. Curran declared that the NLRB ruling for a secret Confident of SIU election victory, SIU-HIWD crewmen on the Willis tug Evelyn catch up on Union news. NMU tug division is seeking new election despite 69-2 SIU-HIWD win lost year.- Pic­ tured (seated, I to r) are R. Pake, OS; B. Ireland, OS; C. O'Neal, mate; Obed O'Neal, captain; standing, J. English, cook; R. Tate, relief chief engineer; J. G. Wade, chief engineer, and D. O'Neal, OS. Engineers belong to BME. December 5. The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment's two-day session is sched­ uled for December 3rd and 4th and will be attended by all the deepsea, harbor, shoreside and fresh water unions affiliated with the department. Among the major items to be discussed at the ses­ sion will be the impact of the St. Lawrence Seaway on union organ­ izing. AFL-CIO President George Meany will address the MTD on December 3. Membership in the MTD in­ cludes all the affiliates of the SIU of North America, plus unions of licensed mates, engineers, radio operators, and harbor outfits, as maritime are also part of the De­ partment. On December 5th, the AFLCIO's first convention since tha merger will open with several sig­ nificant items on its agenda, among them the fate of the Teamster and Bakery Workers unions. At pres­ ent, both unions stand suspended from the Federation and it appears that their expulsion is likely on the grounds that they have failed to institute necessary reforms in their operations. Another gathering at convention time is that of the International Labor Press Association at whicli the annual awards to outstanding AFL-CIO union newspapers will be announced. �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG ••\ ' November 22, 1957 October 30 Through November 12 Registered Port Oack A Boston New York ... Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk .... Savannah ... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles SUP oldtimers Lincoln Nordby (left) and Carl Landberg look like men of leisure while en oying shore leave from the ACS vessel Thomas Paine in Norfolic. Members of the deck gang, the two West Coasters boast of more than 90 years seatime between them. Fifth Coal Beef Ship Headed For Lay-Up NORFOLK—Once advertised as a $50 million shipping operation, American Coal Shipping is scheduled to become a two-ship fleet when the 88 Harry Glucksman arrives in port this weekend. The Clucksman is expected to join four been in the coal trade for some months now. other American Coal ships in The scheduled lay-up of the lay-up leaving just one vessel, the Thomas Paine, on the coal run. The Paine is one of six Govern­ ment-owned ships under charter to the company. The other vessel; the company-owned Coal Miner, Is car­ rying tramp cargoes and has not Total ''•T Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle DacK' B 1 . 23 2 12 4. 1 1 3 10 3 16 9 11 9 6 52 20 42 4 3 6 25' 38 6 21 12 20 17 1 19 3 18 6 2 2 10 11 4 16 20 10 14 Deck A OacR B ens. A 105 0 4 0 2 i 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 272 Shiipped Otek Deck Deck ABC 0 12 0 19 7 2 1 1 13 3 3 1 0 10 Ens. B " 7 63 23 55 6 4 8 22 49 9 33 16 23 30 348 3 46 3 70 15 2 2 14 49 13 9 7 9 16 Ens. A [ne. 2 43 6 42 4 3 3 11 32 7 11 4 11 12 2 12 8 20 8 .2 1 2 9 8 2 5 3 4 3 0 2 7 Tetal A Tstal B Total Hag. 4 47 8 34 13 3 5 20 34 11 39 40 27 30 19 216 • 65 159 28 10 24 89 154 29 102 81 91 90 2 54 14 28 5 0 5 22 33 3 9 13 21 13 13 4 7 11 6 7 15 169 57 125 15 7 19 69 120 18 63 41 64 60 Ens. stew. A stew. B Total A Total B Total Rag. 136 222 74 842 315 , 1157 imt. 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 V . Stew. A stew. B 3 48 4 31 6 1 2 15 24 1 7 3 7 9 0 6 0 18 7 1 1 3 15 6 3 1 5 4 Stew, c 0 .4 O 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 • 0 0 0 Tetel A Tetel B 8 2 137 30 13 8 143 57 22 25 6 5 7 . 3 40 6 37 105 17 21 27 6 14 7 27 6 37 18 Total Total c Ship. 0 10 0 10 1 0 1 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 10 177 21 210 48 11 11 49 145 41 33 21 33 55 Seatrain Readies Trailer Service For '58 Tryout Seattle Thanks Robin Crews Asriw Kiowi,. » stew. Glucksman reflects the failure of 0 coal shipping rates to make any 5 kind of a comeback from their 1 summer lows. Previously laid up 4 were the Cleveland Abbe, Martha Deck Deck Deck Bnt. stew. stew. Tetel ^1. Stew. Tetel Total Total Berry, Walter Hines Page and ABC A B A C A B C Ship. Casimir Pulaski. Total 258 72 12 191 82 161 70 10 610 224 31 865 Meanwhile, the National Labor 8hipping took a sharp dip once again during the last two weeks. Job activity fell off to Relations Board is still processing a group of unfair labor charges the lowest point in almost three years, while registration rose slightly. The dispatch figures filed by the SIU against the com­ listed 865 men shipped; 1,157 were registered. However, the coming period promises a pick­ pany. The charges relate to dis­ up in most ports. — crimination over hiring and also to The unexplained falioff in firings of Seafarers off the coal jobs was the worst since Janu­ ships. ary, 1955, affecting all coasts in Requested 30 Ships much the same manner. OnlyWhen American Coal was formed Norfolk and Wilmington showed in 19.56, it requested 30 Govern­ increased shipping over the last ment-chartered vessels as part of pei'iod, and these represented only its long-range program to build a slight boosts. Boston, Baltimore 8eatrain Lines is readying a new innovation after more WASHINGTON—An amendment eoal-carrying fleet. At that time, Savannah, Mobile -and Lake to the Social Security Law to pro­ it looked like the US would have Charles-remained "as is"—with no than a quarter century as a pioneer in moving railroad box­ vide adequate hospitalization pro­ a big stake in the coal export trade marked change cither way. In the case of Baltimore, ship­ cars by ship. tection for retired persons is the to Europe, and so far, 1957 has The company is expected to right into the ship on deck and in aim of the AFL-CIO at the next been a record year in that prospect ping was very good and stayed that but for foreign ships only. way. This period also marked the introduce a system called the holds. However, the operation session of Congress. Subsequently, the company In an interview on the radio pro- boosted its request to 80 ships. The first time since June that Baltimore "Seamobile" sometime next requires^ specialized terminals for gi'am, "As We See It," Andrew J. first 30 were granted by the Mari­ has topped New York in jobs. year. This will combine the ship­ service between the company's Biemiller, director of the Federa­ time Administration but only six Lake Charles remained fair, and ment of railroad flatcars and loaded main facility at Edgewater, NJ, and tion's Department of Legislation, were broken out because of the the other three "status quo" ports truck trailer bodies. The experi­ Texas and Gulf ports. Some me­ said that these people are at an company's Involvement in beefs continued to be slow. All others mental system was demonstrated in chanical changes will probably be declined to some extent. Houston last month and will be required to enable the ships to age when such protection is most with three maritime unions. Most SIU ports are expected to tried out eventually on some of the handle the projected trailer-flatcar needed but not available practi­ bounce back in the current period, company's six specially-built ships. operation. cally. however. Vacation pile-offs for "Seamobile" would add greater Extends Trailorship Service Protection Too Costly Thanksgiving and the year-end flexibility to the Seatrain opera­ "Regardless of how great the "Seamobile" will be a natur.il holidays should also help. tion, since the ships could."than growth has been in recent years of The temporary shipping lull did carry not only conventional boxcars extension of the service already in these voluntary health associations turn up a small gain in jobs for but also 27-foot truck trailers effect for Pan-Atlantic which first and the like, there has not been class B men. Class B accounted loaded on flatcars. Several rail­ carried truck trailers on platform adequate provision made for the for 26 percent of the total shipped, roads are already experimenting decks built onto conventional tank­ older person. Now, furthermore, SEATTLE—News of the ordering as class A dropped off to 71 per­ with carrying truck trailer bodies ers, and now has specially-con­ even where it is technically pos­ of the election on the Robin ships cent of the total. Class C shipping verted C-2 freightships to take sible for him to get this kind of was weli received by the member­ also fell off, and half of all the overland. trailer bodies in the holds as well. Cost Advantages protection, the cost is generally ship here; They went on record as ports shipped no class C men at TMT Trailer Ferry also utilized beyond anything he can pay." The Seatrain program would these principles on the first true extending a vote of thanks to the all. This was especially notable on But although the cost is prohibi­ brothers who stuck by their jobs the West Coast, which shipped combine the reduced handling US "roll-on" ship, the Carib Queen. tive to an individual 65 or over, he on those ships. about half the jobs it normally costs of piggyback operations with In this case the trailer trucks were pointed out, such protection could Although last period's spurt of does, and none of them in class C. the low costs of water transport. driven right onto the ship via spe­ be provided at a minimum of cost activity died down in this port, Of all the shipping, deck depart­ Once the flatcars and trailers were cial ramps and then detached from when spread out over an entire shipping continued to be fair. The ment jobs still accounted for the unloaded and moved as far inland their cabs. lifetime, as in Social Security. Producer (Marine Carriers), Fair- largest proportion, and black gang as they could go by rail, the trailers The Pan-Atlantic ships use built"The Social Security system ?s port and Maiden Creek (Water­ and steward department activity could be hooked up to truck cabs in traveling deck cranes for the the only way to ."pread the costs man) and the Ocean Dinny (Ocean followed in that order. and driven right to their final modified C-2s and dockside cranes this way," he said. "The result is Trans.) paid off and signed on. for the tankers to carry the trailer The following is the forecast destinations. Each of the present Seatrains, bodies only. Seatrain also uses that all of the increases of benefits All are heading for the Far East port by port: Boston: Slow . . . . . . can be paid for by an addi­ and India. New York: Good; electricians all manned by Seafarers, can carry heavy-lift dockside cranes for its tional one percent of payroll, split There were only three in-transit needed . . . Philadelphia: Fair '. . . 100 loaded boxcars on tracks built operation. between employer and employee." ships here during the period. They Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair The company last Spring- an­ The heed for such protection is were the Armonk (NJ Industries), . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: nounced the acquisition of addi­ Indicated by the fact that hospital Pennmar and Losmar (Calmar). Slow . . . Mobile: Fair ... New Or­ tional water-front properties at utilization for persons 65 and over There were no beefs of importance, leans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Savannah and Edgewater as part Is two and one-half to three times most of them being minor, repairs Steady , . . Houston: Fair ... Wil­ of its expansion program. It has is great as during the earlier and a few hours disputed overtime. mington: Slow , . , San Francisco: still not disclosed plans for a new periods of life. All wei'e settled before, payoff; Fair . . . Seattle: Good. type of freightship proposed earlier. Ask Federal Health Plan For US Aged m p»vip. Staw. A �November ZZ, 1957 SEAFARERS QUESTION: Which US and foreign ports do you think rat* at the best for seamen? Robei;^ McCutcheon, AB: Social­ Walter Gustavson, AB: New York It the best US port tor here a sea­ ly I think San Francisco and Balti­ more are the best. man gets a fair In fact San Fran­ deal and is not cisco is just like looked down a second New upon. To me the York. There is best foreign port always plenty to is Yokahoma, Ja­ do and see in pan. I was hospi­ that town. As to talized there not a foreign port, I long ago and can would take any vouch for the town in Northern treatment the people gave me. They were very Europe, especially Copenhgen. It's friendly and courteous to me and not too expensive, the people are •friendly and you can really enjoy the other Seafarers there. yourself. i t i Idelfanso Galindez, bosun: I Stanley H. Vernuz, OS: I think think New York City is the best the biggest are the best—NY, Bal­ US port. New timore, and New Yorkers are Orleans. They much more conhave better ship­ siderate and ping, and are friendly while in great if you want other cities a sea­ to have a iling. I man is fair game think that nearly for anyone to everyone will take. As for a agree with . you foreign port, I that Japan rates like Dunkirk, France. You can't beat the treat­ very high al­ ment you get there, especially at though European ports are more interesting for a seaman. the Seaman's Home. t i i J. Colpe, 3rd cook: Maybe it's be­ cause I'm a New York boy, but I - think this is the best town for sea­ men. The people are more under­ standing and ac­ cept a person as he is. The nicest foreign port I have been in was Genoa, Italy, where I really enjoyed myself. In fact I am learn­ ing some of the language for who knows, I may get back there. 4" 1" 4" Mike Mayoski, oiler: On the West Coast I would pick San Francisco. It is a good town for shipping or for a social'Visit. While here in the east there is only one, Baltimore. As to Europe, Hamburg is tops while Yokahoma is best in the east. I like all of these cities because the people treat a guy right, and are always friendly. Supertanker Unloads Oil: Never Touches A Dock Offshore unloading of supertankers became a reality last week when the 26,500-ton Esso Havana discharged more than eight million gallons of oil while moored a mile and a half at sea. ^The Havana pulled into the leave for the crews. Most of the offshore "station" unassisted vessels, because of their size, will to discharge her cargo through steel-reinforced pipes. The oil was then pumped into a terminal in Northville, Long Island. The Northville anchorage is lo­ cated a mile and a half out In Long Island Sound. The vessel is secure­ ly moored to bUoys attached to twenty-five ton concrete blocks embedded in the bottom of the sea. The 12-inch reinforced pipes are hauled from the sound's floor and attached to the ship's pumps. The oil is pumped into twin pipe lines buried in the bottom. The Long Island terminal is the only one on the Atlantic and Gulf coast capable of handling fullyloaded vessels of unlimited draft and tonnage. Up to this time vessels carrying only four to five million gallons of oil could use the terminal. Answer To Supertankers Offshore discharging is the only ai.swer to unloading tankers In the supertanker class, short of costly dredging of existing waterways. In order to provide for tankers which will be running into the 100,000ton class, the oil industry is con­ sidering plans for the construction of 40 such offshore stations along the US and Canadian coasts. A major problem in offshore dis­ charging is the question of shore take on and discharge oil cargoes in the same manner. According to seme of the plans, the offshore rigs will also be equipped to supply the ship with fuel and water, thus relieving her from actually hitting any port. Miles From Broadway In the case of the Havana, not only did the vessel discharge her cargo a mile and a half at sea, but also into a terminal located more than IQO miles from New York City. That's a long way from Broadway in any man's language. Tankers traditionally pull into out of-the-way terminals requiring crewmembers to hop a cab to reach town. Under the new system, tankermen will be required to wait for a water taxi, and then try and find some other means of traveling the additional mileage. Pace Fivo LOG Informed Members Best Union Safeguard'— Hall Responding to a communication sent recently to all international union presidents by AFL-CIO President George Meany asking their vievys on proposed legislation in the area dealt with by the Senate Select Committee on labor and management, SIUNA President Paul Hall has forwarded an-* ——— ——— answer to Washington. piivilege to express their views and the movement can handle its own In his reply to Meany, Hall act upon them accordingly. But problems, Meany is providing what declared that in his opinion there was no need for further Fed­ eral legislation to deal with the conditions which have been the subject of the Senate committee hearings, except for that legisla­ tion supported by the AFL-CIO, which would call for full disclosure of union financial transactions. Hall stressed strongly in his com­ munication that an informed, alert union membership is the best safe­ guard against any abuses. He pointed to the existence of numerous state and local statutes dealing with misappropriation of funds, bribery and other misdeeds and the use of these laws against individuals already cited by the committee as proof that additional legislation is not necessary. On the contrary, he warned, Fed­ eral legislation, particularly in the area of granting union charters, could lead to Federal dictation and control of the trade union move­ ment. Raised At Meeting Before replying to the AFL-CIO president on the subject. Hall raised the issue as a topic for mem­ bership discussion at the SIU At­ lantic and Gulf headquarters meet­ ing in his capacity as A&G secre­ tary-treasurer. His report to the meeting reiterated: "There are am­ ple laws on the books to cover the violations disclosed by the commit­ tee. For example, the Taft-Hart­ ley law provides penalties for abuses on the national level. On the state level, practically every state has statutes on the books to deal with problems arising out of misconduct in union affairs. "It appears to us that the real answer to the abuses which have been spotlighted in limited sections of the union movement is an alert and interested trade union mem­ bership . . . "We, in our organization, have long recognized the essentialness of a membership well-informed on all phases of their union's opera­ tion and activity and we have accepted our responsibility to provide this information." He pointed out as well, that the last SIU of NA convention went on record as fully supporting and endorsing the AFL-CIO ethical practices code and that the Atlan­ tic and Gulf District membership had ratified the convention's ac­ tion. Turning to the impact of the hearings on the coming AFL-CIO convention. Hall said, "There may be some differences of opinion, of course, in the labor movement as to how best to deal with problems confronting the movement. Every­ body, of course, has full right and tlie fact remains that President Meany, by meeting the problem head on has taken a sound position with a view toward the welfare of the entire trade union movement." Hall pointed out that the Fed­ eration has indicated it is aware that the organizations under fire on the interna­ tional level for failing to meet AFL-CIO standards include in their memberships a great many local affiliates who do meet the test of solid trade unionism. "The AFL-CIO's findings do not mean that all affiliates of affected union.? aie responsible for the plight of their internationals. However, the Federation, under its constitutional powers, can deal only on the prob­ lem at the international level. Support of the Federation's posi­ tion by no means involves con­ demnation of the international's entire membership or all of its officials on the local levels." Turning to Meany's past expres­ sions on the subject of legislation. Hall told the A&G membership: "From all indications, Meany has stood four-square in his desire to protect the movement against anti­ union forces on the state and na­ tional level who are seeking to exploit the uproar raised against some sections of the movement. On the contrary, by showing that is pfobably the best guarantee available against further legal restrictions on union activity." When the current situation be­ comes history, he concluded, "it will be proven that the Federation position was clearly the proper move to protect the best interests of the trade union movement." By removing, of its own accord, any blot on the movement, the AFL-CIO will be able to maintain freedom of action and internal health necessary for further growth. Hall said. Cal. Fed Issues 'Wreck'Booklet Over one million copies of the "Right-to-Work" pamphlet pub­ lished by the California State Fed­ eration of Labor have been dis­ tributed in the last month, C. J, Haggerty, Federation SecretaryTreasurer, announced. The pamphlet was issued to stem the rash of /'right-to-work" laws which hve broken out on the county level throughout the state. The distributions, Haggerty said, are a part of a continuing "right-towork" education program. £j a •3 I m 'I Cigs Plus Liquor Equal Cancer, Doctor Reports Those killjoys, the medics, have more bad news for people who like to enjoy themselves. After shaking up cigarette smokers with their dire announcements about cigarettes and cancer, the doctors now have-* — their sights leveled on those Dr. Wynder had no report on who take a nip pretty regu­ what happens to those who drink larly. A report to the American Cancer Society's 44th annual meeting by Dr. Ernest L. Wynder said that studies indicate heavy drinking, plus heavy smoking, increase ten­ dencies towards cancer of the mouth and voice-box. Dr. Wynder's studies were made at the SloanKettering Institute of Cancer Re­ search, one of the nation's leading cancer research centers. For purposes of the study, the heavy drinker was defined "as one who admits to regular daily con­ sumption of seven or more shots, or ounces, of hard liquor." Drink­ ing to this degree, coupled with heavy smoking, multiplies the chances of mouth or voice-box cancer tenfold. the required amount of whisky but leave the smokes alone. He said he couldn't find enough heavy drinkers who didn't smoke to make an adequate test survey. Nor did he have figures on those who stick to wine or beer and pass the whis­ key by. Reason Lacking Right now there is no evidence as to why the combination of drink­ ing and smoking should have such dire effects. One small comfort for the saloon set is the fact that al­ cohol seems to have no effect on lung cancer. Of course, one point of view holds that seven or more shots a day, day in and day out, will do plenty of damage to the system on its own, cancer or no cancer. SIU Co. Eyes Tidelands field Nl '.I WASHINGTON—The growing offshore oil exploration industry in the Gulf may pro­ duce still another use for the much-sought-after shallow-draft N3 ships in Government lay-up fleets. ^* — passengers. An SIU contracted-company, was in Baltimore last week getting Boston Shipping Corp., has A hearing notice is expected to ready to go into the shipyard. be issued soon by the on the The demand for the N3s has up applied to the Federal Mari­ company's application. Boston until now centered mostly on their time Board for bareboat charters on two N3-M-A1 type vessels for use in servicing oL rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The N3s would be restricted to service as floating workshops and crews' quarters, apart from the actual drilling rigs. They would carry neither . commercial cargo- nor Shipping proposes to subcharter use for limited operations in the the ships on bareboat to a wholly- St. Lawrence Seaway. The shal­ new corporation which it would low-draft vessels are considered organize with Spade Drilling Corp., ideal for this service and a number a Texas enterprise. of them have been sought by vari­ Boston Shipping presently has ous operators for use on the Sea­ two ships under SIU contract, the way. None of the N3s available iq Samuel Miller and Omar. Chap­ US reserve fleets have been broken man, both Libertys, The .Chapmqn ^qut.yet,. ^1 11 �Pare Six SEAFARERS LOG NeTembcr 22. 1997 Grounded Tanker Hangs On How to HATCH an Accident SUP pumpman Dole Busse and an unidentified seaman rest up on the deck of one of the salvage ships working to refloat the grounded West Coast tonker Mission Son Miguel in the mid-Pocific. All hands were rescued by the LST 664 ofter the tanker (background) went aground on^Moro Reef lost month. She is hung up, stern un­ der, while solvoge work continues. RRs Open New War On Coastwise Ships Stung by the apparent success of Pan-Atlantic's trailercarrying operations in the coastwise trade, eastern railroads have declared war on the coastwise steamship industry. The railroads have proposed a rate cut on their own "piggy-back" cheaper costs of water transporta­ freight car operations which, tion. As a result, the ICC has sus­ in the view of the steamship op­ erators, is designed to destroy pended the proposed rates pend­ ing an investigation. their business. The proposal for a rate cut is being fought before the Interstate Commerce Commission by PanAtlantic and also by Seatrain Lines. Seatrain is a veteran of legal wars with the railroads since it first began its sea-going freight car lift. Carry At Loss Both companies charge that the railroads' proposed new rates would involve carrying trailers "piggy-back" at a loss to the rail­ MOBILE—Seafarers from this roads. The railroads are doing this, they charge, so as to take business area will be getting a first hand away from Pan Atlantic and Sea­ peak behind the Iron Curtain soon train and cripple their operations. as the Northwestern Victory left Once this has been accomplished, this week on a regular grain run the roads would be free to jack to Gdynia, Poland. It is expected their rates up again to profitable that other ships will carry grain levels. from the port of Mobile to the Government regulations frown •Baltic countries. Shipping, although dragging on carrying cargo at a loss for the purpose of destroying a competi­ somewhat during the past period, is expected to pick up soon. Water­ tor's ability to stay in business. The railroads filed a new sched­ man plans to crew up the Ideal X ule of rates between Texas and and the Coalinga Hills which were North Atlantic ports which are in the yards for repairs. In addi­ identical with rates now charged tion to them, the Fairland has just by Pan-Atlantic and Seatrain. The about completed conversion into a two companies called upon the trailership and is to make her Interstate Commerce Commission maiden run around the first of De­ to suspend the new rates because cember. This will be the third they do not maintain the tradi­ trailership to enter Pan-Atlantic's tional cost difference between sea-land trailer service. Three steamships and railroads. Steam­ more vessels are undergoing con­ ship rates are set at a lower level version and are to come out of the as a general rule because of the yards at monthly intervals. According to the stories being told around the hall, a lot of the men on the beach here are taking advantage of the opening of the duck and deer hunting season. All Seafarers who expect to There have been reports of "enor­ apply for the SlU $200 mater­ mous" killings being made, but nity benefit and are currently very little by way of proof has been eligible for it—having one offered. The season will remain day's se^atime in the past !)0 open until .January 7? During the past period the Alcoa days and 90 days in 1956—are u-ged to send in all necessary Pioneer, Polaris, Corsair, Clipper documents when filing for the (Alcoa); Ideal X (Pan-Atlantic); h?nefit. Payment will be Monarch of the Seas, Claiborne "snde speedily when the Sea- (Waterman), and the Northwestern -r rs Welfare Plan receives Victory (Victory Carriers) paid off h baby's birth certificate, the while the Pioneer, Polaris and >-:;/farer's marriage certificate Northwestern Victory signed on. In transit were the Del Mundo, a-J discharges showing eligiiiiiity seatime. Photostats are Del Viento (Mississippi), Hilton aecepthble in pl^ce of originals. (Bull) and the Natalie (Interconti­ nental). ' » i J ' I( ).»n01 { V1af ct . J I V.f tJtli Mobile Sees Big Poland Grain Run Falling down through on open hatch is the kind of accident that Seafarers are mentally-geared to Ovoid. But if the hatch opening is partially-covered by a tar­ paulin, a crewmember would naturally tend to assume that underneath the tarp there was a fully-closed hatch cover. He would then discover his error too late. The sensible procedure to follow is to leave an open hatch fully-open. Where for protection of cargo or some other reason the hatch has to be closed temporarily, the only proper way is to put strongbacks and covers back in place and take them off again when the occasion calls for it. y Send Documents On Baby Benefit ToOi ,8 < it f t-OS • i a i« -s.'.fld -'(» :? �NttT^ltabei!1987 SEAFAkEkS Page Seven td^ Gathering Of The Morris Cian YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Belter Buying Bu Sidney Margoliut Buying A Car Battery Over 12 million car batterierfail each year, a great many of them In mid-winter and mid-srummer. Both excessive cold and heat are hard on batteries. Even when they don't expire completely, malfunctioning batteries are responsible for many weaknesses of car performance. Some bat­ tery conditions may even cause damage to other components and start a chain reaction that eventually can lead to engine failure itself. Nowadays, manufacturers' guarantees sometimes are so exaggerated, for competitive reasons, that they are no longer by themselves a re­ liable index of value. Some manufacturers conservatively guarantee their medium-duty batteries for 24 or 30 months and their heavy-duty grades for 36. Others guarantee much the same grades for 36 and 48 months. Some now go up to five years, and there are even "ten-year guarantees." Actually a manufacturer risks little in pushing up his guarantee. The guarantee merely means he will give you a proportionate allowance on a new battery. Many batteries last beyond the guarantee anyway, especially if properly serviced and the car is operated under not-toosevere conditions. But even if a battery doesn't last the guarantee period, the manufacturer merely sells you a new battery at what, in effect, is a small discount from list pride. Seafarer Harvey Morris proudly introduces twin additions to the Morris clan. Mrs. Lillian Morris Take a 36-month battery bought, say, for $20. Assume you get 32 months' use before It quits. You will get a credit of $3^.33. Deducting holds James Paul while Harvey holds' Harvey Jr. Outnumbered 5-to-1 by the boys is daughter Sarah, the junk value, all you really get is $1.33 to $1.83 off on a new battery. 17, with younger brothers Frankie, Preston and sharpshooter Patrick sitting in front. Twins brought This you can generally get anyway. Morris $400 in StU maternity benefits plus two $25 US bonds from Union. Sometimes manufacturers up their guarantees when they raise prices. The obvious purpose is to Dads Count Too, Docs Soy make buyers think they're getting more because the guarantee is now longer. As for "lifetime" and "ten-year" guarantees, in one case the Fed­ Two New York psychiatrists who were aboard the lie de France at the time of tha eral Trade Commission recently prohibited Life-Long Battery Mfg. Andrea Doria disaster have criticized the time-honored rule of the sea—"women and chil­ Co. of El Segundo, Calif., from dren first." The lie de France rescued several hundred survivors from the Doria after it claiming its batteries "are guaran­ was sunk in collision with theteed ten years or for any period Swedish liner Stockholm in unless the conditions of the guar­ July, 1956. antee are stated. The FTC order The psychiatrists suggested that also prohibited claims the battery is self-charging, contains silver or instead of a blanket "women and nuclear cells, or is similar to the children first" rule, it should be Members of the International bar an international officer from nickel-cadmium or alkaline bat­ "children and one parent first" Typographical Union have approv­ receiving extra compensation from even if the parent happens to be teries used in Europe. ed a $1 million strike benefit fund. local unions or subordinate bodies, The more you understand your the father. In this way, orphaning Strike benefit rates will be pro­ and the election of a new Presi­ of the children or long separation battery, the better you'll be able to from the parents could be avoided. vided at 60 percent of normal dent, Karl Griepentrog, who insti­ avoid trouble and expense. The^ believe that such action earnings for married printers and tuted an investigation of the un­ Lead-acid batteries are subject to a number of problems. Not would minimize or prevent disas­ 40 percent for unmarried. Benefits ion's locals in California. The only is there a constant loss of charge, but the battery gradually loses will be paid' for striking printers', union also ordered the withhold­ trous effects on the child. its ability to store and deliver power. In fact, it is wearing out even for "locked out" printers- and for ing of payments to former Sec.when your car is not in use. In a properly-operating electrical system, Parent Stops Shock fnembers deprived of work by other Treas. Anthony Doria, and efforts this wear is gradual. But if the voltage regulator is set too high so Drs. Paul Friedman and Louis unions' strikes. An initial three- were being made to regain some that the battery is continuously overcharged, or the electrolyte is not Linn studied the impact of separa­ month assessment of one percent $25,000 already paid to him. maintained at the required level, or any of a number of other condi­ tion effects at first hand aboard the of earnings is expected to raise tions occur, the ordinary life exepectancy of a battery can be shortened He de France and repoi-ted their $1,200,000 for the fund, with pro­ considerably. findings in the American Journal visions for renewal should the One manufacturer reports that post-mortem examinations of thou­ of Psychiatry. They declared that fund go below a certain level. The sands of batteries show 62 percent of the failures were caused by over­ during World War II studies had official tally for the proposal was charging and 20 percent by sulphation. This results when a battery is shown that children who stayed 36,729 to 36,342. operated for a long time at a low rate of charge, or subjected to other with at least' one parent were far abuses as filling with water that has a high mineral content. In very better able to withstand disasters The first edition of "Solidarity," cold climates batteries sometimes also die prematurely because the and other shocks than those who FLORENCE. SC—A general ses­ electrolyte freezes, especially when the battery is only partially charged. were separated from their parents. the new weekly newspaper which sions court judge has declared un­ will be the official organ of the In cold weather it's desirable to maintain a lower water level than in When the family is broken up, the constitutional an act requiring the warm weather so the electrolyte is more concentrated for faster starting. shock becomes too great, with dis­ United Auto .Workers, will come licensing of union organizers in out the first week in December. Batteries roughly divide into light, medium, and heavy-duty grade. astrous long-term effects. TThe eight-page paper will replace Florence County and threw out an Medium-duty batteries are equivalent to the original-equipment grade. The doctors' conclusions drew a the union's two monthly publica­ indictment against an organizer The SAE ampere-hour rating is one of several specifications you can who failed to procure such a per­ check to compare different grades and brands. Most batteries show fast rebuttal from shipping repre­ tions, "The Auto Worker," and mit. sentatives. Captain Hewlett R. "Ammunition." Ken Flester, form­ this rating right on the container. It indicates the battery's ability to The act required that applicants deliver power continuously over 20 hours. Thus a lOO-amp. battery Bishop, of the Maritime Adminis­ erly editor and publicity director for the permit be residents of the tration said that "seamen . . .would for the Textile Workers Union, ordinarily can be expected to deliver five amperes continuously for 20 county for a year before they apr never allow a man to step into a will be editor of "Solidarity" and hours. One manufacturer explains that this test in a sense is a meas­ lifeboat with women and children director of the UAW's newly-or­ ply, and that they list their places ure of the number and size of the lead plates put into the battery. of residence for the last ten years. Most brands of light-duty batteries rate 70 to 80 amps.; medium-duty standing by ... if a father does not ganized Publications Department. The authorities, under the law, batteries range from 90 to 105, and heavy-duty, from 107 to 130. Nor want his child separated from him The new w.eekly will be published is the price any reliable criterion of quality. We have found lOO-amp. he can always keep the child be­ in several geographical editions bad the right to refuse to issue a batteries listed as high as $22, and 105-amp. batteries as low as $13, hind until it's time for the adults with four pages covering regional, permit in any case, and if they did to leave." national and -international news issue one, it was valid for only 60 both under well-known brand names. Brand-New Papas and four pages devoted largely to days and had to be renewed. Another test manufacturers use is the 20-minute ampere test, which Violated Constitution Another sea captain put it more a magazine section. results in a higher rating. A battery with a rating of 100 ampere hours may rate 125 on the 20-minute test. Sellers who list the 20-minute bluntly when he declared, "You'd Judge James M. Brailsford held ti t> t rating before the hour test niay or may not do so to confuse buyers. have an awful lot of men claiming A one-year probationary period that the act, which applied only to But whatever the intent, don't be misled by the 20-minuttf rating. ~ children that didn't belong to levied on the Allied Industrial Florence County, was unconstitu­ Light-duty batteries are recommended only for temporary use, or them." The best doesn't always Workers last May by the AFL-CIO tional since it violated the state In a mild climate. For most motorists driving under average condi­ come out in people during disas­ Executive Council was lifted last constitution which barred the legis­ tions, the medium-duty grade gives best value. While there is a no­ ters, he pointed out. week following receipt of a moni­ lature from enacting local or spe­ ticeable difference between typical amp-hour and cold-start ratings of The "women and children" rule tor's report that the union had cial laws. Sucli laws must have light and medium-duty batteries, the difference between medium and has been standard on ships for complied with the council's orders general application {hroughout the heavy-duty grades is less sharp. Moreover, some manufacturers exact hundreds' of years, although In to clean up. Among the affirmative state in order to be valid. an extra profit on heavy-duty batteries, charging more thjui the addi­ practice it has not always worked actions taken by the union's spe­ Brailsford dismissed an indict­ tional manufacturing cost warrants. out that way. Records of many cial convention was the adoption ment against Irving Lebold, a Re­ A heavy-duty battery may be desirable under extreme conditions, historic maritime disasters show of the Ethical Practices codes, a tail .Wholesale and Department .as habitual stop-and-go driving In crowded traffic, very cold or hot instances of male passengers stam- closer check on finances of local Store Union representative who climates, or much over-the-road driving, which results in overcharging; pedinjl the lifeboats in panic situ­ unions, the adoption of an aqnend-. had failed to secure his permit A tt * * "t.* a*" nnMmAe as mi^mnrnem- » • - A A' h^tfvyiddtSr-BftfA^r'ddeV stand "up befter iihSer excVssive 'cTiargi'ng." ations. ment to the AIW's constitution to before" "orgariizingr Rap Old Sea Disaster Rule Union 'License' Ruled Illegal i • •'J. . • ''i i '3 I •VJ "'5 �.•r- • Page Eight * ' SEAFARERS '•' November'22. 195T LOa NEW UNIOI Construction workers "dope a joint" in the last phase of the sealing process as pipeline is laid from rear of barge. The device on top of the pipe, called a "jeep," is used to test completed seal and can de.tect even pinhole leaks. Self-propelled dragline barge on treads crosses Vermilion River to start digging a pipeline ditch through the marsh. '-v; *- fJ--; • J. ^1 _ , V-" • k '-v >i ' '• 1 '• •* .y-v-i'-''! i "v-'.'*'-' •• m^$0 Aerial view of Glaser Construction Company's big pipe yard and slip on Bayou Delcambre near Delcambre, La. Miles of pipe ^re stored here in ad-> vanceof new pipeline project&.v ',r ; i J;;, �NATember 22, M5f • SEAFARERS :.:'"X;; ..-•'4 •• i.'--- -OONTRACTED PIPELINE OPERATION : SIU-HIWD LOG .,_ ^ • Pafc Nin* ji-iiS JK £W I ® New addition to SIU-HIWD-contracted fleet, the quarter boat Jim houses about 30 operators, welders and laborers on a job. -1- • : . U-ri . - . Bayous Teamwork between AFL-CIO construction trades unions and the^SIU Harbor & Inland Waterways Division exists under a Frst-time union agreement for marine per­ sonnel of the G/oser Construction Co., of Lafayette, La. The company is the biggest independent contractor in the Gulf petroleum pipeline-laying industry. •"I-.--' • .' -' , SIU-HIWD men crew tugs, barges and quarter boats housing construction workers who lay the actual pipe­ lines, which are used largely for the transportation of natural gas. The pipelines wind inland from the Gulf through assorted natural and man-made waterways until ultimate delivery of the gas to industrial and residential users. (See story on page 16.) ^ Cooks Alie Soileau (left) and Robert Joubert appear mighty chipper as they ready evening meal in galley on the Jim, .•m New Glaser tug Helen stands on ways as SIU patrolman Tom Gould (left) discusses operation with SIUtHlWD members Gerard and Alberie Hebert, brothers who will be captain and mate of tug. Details of SIU-HIWD welfare plan are studied on the Jim (1 to r) by : tugmen G. Hebert, A. J. Boutte, A. Hebert and W. Quebedeaux; patrol• ... man Tom Gould, and cooks A. Soileau, R. Joubert and F. Benoit Jr. �Passe Ten ^EAFA^RS'ibbG Last Rites For A Seafarer Last rites ore administered to Seafarer Chester M. Shivery, 47, dur­ ing burial service at Bahrein in the Persian Gulf. Shivery died of heat prostration on the tanker Queenston Heights. Boston Still Faces Slack BOSTON—Sliipping stayed fairly steady for this port during the past two weeks. There were no vessels paying oif, and only one, the John B. Waterman (Waterman), signed on. Port agent James Sheehan said that most of the activity for the period came from a number of intransit vessels. The Michael (Carras), Robin Gray, Robin Kirk (Robin), Council Grove, Bents Fort and the Bradford Island (Cities Service) called during the last period. The doctors at Brighton Marine Hospital would like to extend their thanks to the sister of Seafarer Pete Jomides for helping them out in a pinch. They had called the hall asking for a man to act as intexpreter for an ill Greek seaman who was taken olT his ship. Pete was not home and his sister volunteered to bring a friend to handle the job. Everything worked out fine and the medics were able to get the information they needed from the man. NY-Montreal 'Seaway' Sought Novediber 22, 1957 PLYMOUTH VICTORY '(••thmUn), t«pt. IS—Chtlrman, R. McCatkeyi Saeratary, J. Gaidar. Latter to NY re; repalra and anawer read-' td^'inein'bership. No one to go topslda without busineii there. No drinking on board. Few petty beefa In black gang. Dele­ gate requested men to read agree­ ment. Some disputed ot. Reports ac­ cepted. New delegate to be elected at special meeting. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Trsnsfual), Sept. If—Chairman, B. Baa; Saeratary, P. McNabb. Headquarters notified re: men hospitalized. Two men short, two men promoted. Foc'slea need' painting,^ Bad odors from en^. dept shower to be cor­ rected. Vote of thgnks to steward dept. for fine Job despite shortage of two men. Ship laid up in Brazil for 60 dayst one matt paid oif on mutual of the St. Lawrence into the At­ waterway would be an additional way for exploitation of the vast lantic and around to New York. route south from Canada to the untapped resources of Eastern Canada, such as Labrador ores, The present route is a roundabout and new industrial expansion not 1.700 miles that could be slashed only for the Hudson Valley but to under 450 at an estimated $90 for areas utilizing Niagara power, million cost. It would enable small freighters to make their way from the vi­ cinity of Montreal through the Richelieu River and the Chambly Canal, on through to Lake Champlain and the Champlain Canal, thence ^south via the Hudson to New York. The principal costs in­ CHAMBLY volved would cover the deepening CANAL of the Richelieu RiVer and the six-foot Champlain Canal to 14 feet. A 14-foot depth would make it possible for 2,500-ton ships to BALTIMORE—The membership come all the way down from Can­ gave a rousing ovation to crewLAKZ CHAMPtAm ada instead of the 250-ton barges members of the Robirf Gray at the now under use. Deep-sea service last meeting in this port. These is already in effect from New York laen, port agent Earl Sheppard as far north as Albany, and trailersaid, are doing a top notch job un­ ship operations on the Hudson der adverse conditions and a sub­ il', . • River route may come to life soon. standard NMU contract in order to Heavy Opposition keep the Robin ships under the The major stumbling block SIU banner until the vote is held against the little "seaway" had in the fleet. been the earlier bitter opposition Petitions have been filed call­ to the now-half-com^leted St. Law­ -YOEK.'^ing a vote on the NBC Line and rence waterway. This was finally jSTATE- CHAMPLAIN it isfor expected that an election will authorized by Congress in 1954, be held soon. In the meantime CANAL some 40 years after it had orig­ organizing is still going on among inally been proposed. The St. the smaller outfits in the bay area. Lawrence Seaway itself will be h' Although shipping continued to ready by 1959, opening up a fourth improve during the last period, US "coast" stretching 2,200 miles there was a drop in registration. from the Atlantic to Duluth, Minn., However, Seafarers are advised at the head of Lake Superior. not to give up fairly old cards in Canadian roadblocks against the outports to come here and ship. ryfALBANY Champlain "seaway" fell part There were 13 vessels paying off, once the long-sought St. Lawrence 10 signing on and 12 in-transit waterway began approaching reali­ ships in the port during the pasf ty. In Washington, the Senate has two weeks. The Feltore, Santore, already authorized a study of the Oremar, (Ore); Portmar, Texmar, plan and a drive for House ap­ Bethcoaster (Calmar); The Cabins proval will be made next year. (Terminal Tankers); Westport Vermont, which has a common (Transportation Util.); Barbara border with NY on Lake Cham­ Frietchie (Liberty Nav,); Omar plain, is especially Interested in Chapman (Boston Shipping); Eve­ the potential of the proposed alllyn, Jean, and the Emilia (Bull) paid water shortcut. off while the Massmar, Marymar, A meeting at Sorel, Quebec, at­ Bethcoaster (Calmar); Santore, tended by Canadian, New Yorl Oremar, Ffeltore (Ore); John B. and Vermont officials last monC Waterman (Waterman); Seagarden explored the possibilities of th (Penn, Nav.); Edith (Bull) and the little "seaway" in connection wiC Westport (Boston Shipping) signed its potential for Eastern Canad; on. Among the vessels in transit New England and the Hudson. Valwere the Alcoa Runner, Puritan Map shows proposed route of Jey area. More than half the work (Alcoa); Robin Gray (Robin); Steel to be done calls for dredging on new New York-Montreal "seaAdmiral (Isthmian) and the Citrus the Canadian side, so that Canada • way." . Packer (Waterman), CAXAPA Robin Men Get Rousing Hand in Bait. '.'7 • f§» >LVMOtltH" VICTORY (Isthmian), Oct. ,27-^balrman, S. Thayer; Saera­ tary, J. Ooldar. AU delegates to get together and prepair repair list and submit snmTe. Items ordered by stew­ ard to be checked and Information sent to N'T. Discussion on repalra: schedule for sanitary work. Sehedula to be posted In recreation room. ANGELINA (Bull), Oct. 10—Chair­ man, P. Parker; Secretary, W. Walsh. Report accepted. Bound for Spainwill fiy light to Norfolk or Baltimore. Oct. 25—Chairman, D. Hubbard; Secretary, W. Walsh. TV antenna to be removed from deck and stored. Vote of lhanks to mcssman and pantry man for good service rendered dur­ ing voyage: Snrings In bathrooms to be renewed. Snidine.s, beans and po,t.ato salad to be put out for night lunch. Cooperation urged In keeping ship clean. CAROLYN (Bull), Oct. 31—Chair­ man, A. Seda; Secretary, J. Shendock. Take care of w.isliing machine. Cups not lo l)e left on deck. CITRUS PACKER (Wattrman), Oct. <—Chairman, A. DeLaneyr Saeratary, W. Harper. Washing machine to be ro.iewod in NO. Laundry room paint­ ed —everyone urged to keep It neat at all limes. consent: four men hospitalized and flown home. ARYLN (Bull), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. Badnay; Saeratary, F. Collins. Some repalra made. Request American money for draw. Ship'i fund $1.30. Discussion on food, menus, linen. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Oct. 27Chairman, R. Hall; Secratary, C. DaShip'a fund $5.50. ReThe grudging acceptance by East Coast shipping interests of the inevitability of the I pMc/patl:!**. jvta accepted. Same delegate elected. St. Lawrence Seaway may actually pave the way for a little "seaway" linking Canada | I ' •'"oto of thanks to delegate for Job well done. Delegate to contact Union to New York City. about contribution for longshoremen. Request more assortment of fruits and This alternate water route would wind up committed to more Hudson, then westward via the cookiea. main Erie Canal to Buffalo and could cut out 75 percent of than half the bill. the mileage from the head An adjunct to the Champlain Rochester. This would open the Complaint about seasoning In food. Suggest meeting with patrolman prior to payoff. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfiald), Oct. S —Chairman, S, Rothschild; Secratary, J. Logfsliow. One man missed ship in Galveston and one In BrownsvUle. Repair list to be checked. Report ac­ cepted. To elect new delegate. Beef on fiesh fru'.t—should be left In lea box In day time. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Oct. 2S—Chairman, J. Quinnt; Secre­ tary, O. Thornhill. Delegatp spoke of men missing ship in Japan. Ship's fund $15.75. Have new steam Iron. Report accepted. Suggest departihental repair list. Oven door to be repaired—other repalra to be made In crew's quarters. Steward to see that sufficient milk la ordered and deliv­ ered promptly. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saatrain), Oct. 27—Chairman, 5. Charles; Secre­ tary, ,A. Lambert. Safety meeting held with 14 members present:, two men missed ship. One man hospi­ talized In Texas City—headquarters notified. Letters to be sent to Wash­ ington protesting closing of Savannah hospital. Ship's fund $20.57. Reports accepted. Cigarette butts to be placed in ash trays not on deck. Place gar­ bage In trash cans: place cups In sink. Letter to be sent to Social Se­ curity office requesting Information on security payments. Vote of thanks to Sir Charles for supplying free Cokes. Vacation blanks can be ob­ tained from Sir Charles. DEL VIENTO (Mlis), Oct. 24—Chair­ man, C. Johnscn; Secretary, I. Brown. Vote of thanks to deck dept. for fine cleaning job on ship. One man fired. Ch. eng. asked all other men to stay for another trip. Subsistence for two days wUl be paid at payoff. Vote of thank's to Brother Spears for Job well done. Few hours' disputed ot. New washing machine ordered. Cleaning list for laundry to be made up next trip. Union books to be turned over to patrolman. Check of all books to be made by delegates before payoff. - ORION COMET (Orion), Sept. 2t— Chairman, M. Bruno; Secretary, B. Stark. Cleaning schedule made for laundry room. Old washing machine will be rigged to wash oily clothing only. Capt. to have port discharges ready before arrival In Persian Gulf. Slop chest wlU be open one week for cigarettes: next for general merchan­ dise. Mall to be given to captain be­ fore arrival. Delegates warn brothers to keep personalities out of work. No beefs. All letters to headquarters to be bandied through delegates only, •with their signature, then typed by secretary. New secretary - reporter elected. Each crew member to donate 50c. to ship's fund. New treasurer elected. Request cooperation In keep­ ing washing machine clean. Discus­ sion re; securing movie projector for ship. Delegate to check . captain on draw. Cook asked men to consult him on beefs concerning food. Steward asks crew to make suggestions for menu preferences. WILD RANGER (Watermen), Oct. 21 —Chairman, W. Tregembe; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Communications from he'idquartert read. Need paint for engine dept. Ship's fund $22.31. Few houre disputed ot. Motion to take hand vote on choice of Job calls—IB for present hourly basis: IT for two calls a day—one in morning and one In aftemoon. Entire crew put In for ot due to lack of draw on arrival at , Pusan. Need aew washing^ inael^e. CHIVVAWA (Cities Service), Oct. 31 —Chairman, R. Coe; Secretary, A. Casey. Delayed s.-Tiling Tampa & Port Everglades—all okay. Discussion on sanitary work. Vote of thanks to stewards dept. for Job well done. Men to put in full two hrs. when on sanitary work. GATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Oct 27—Chairman, E. Yates; .Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Ship's fund $1.25. Two hegfs—concerning call back and few hours disputed ot. Sufficient lights to be put on before cranes are. unlashcd prep.yratory to being put into operation on arrival in port. An­ tennas to be put up. Ship to be ex­ terminated for roaches and powder put on board for same. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Oct. 24 —Cheirman, I. Romo; Secretary, L. Bruce. One m.in mi.s.sed ship in Oki­ nawa—cable sent asking delegate to put o/T his gear at first US port. Dele­ gate requested sober payoff. To see patrolin.an at payoiT concerning diffi­ culty in obtaining hospital slip for one brother. Ship's fund $26. Twb men getting olT. Suggestion to have shades for lamps which can be screwed on at black-out time. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. Suggested voluntary con­ tribution at payoff to help ship's fund. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. 27—Chairman, J. Altstatt; Secretary, A. Espeneda. New delegate elected. Batliroom door locks to be repaired. Beef on hot water. SANTORE (Ore), Oct. 27—Chairman, W. Reid; Secretary, J. Lamb. Need new wa.sliing'jjiachine—to see patrol­ man about same. Delegate gave re­ port on pay raise pending disputed ot—referred to NY. Crew warned about c.xce.ssive drinking on board. Surrender books to delegates. Ship's fund $12.26. Discussion on PHS Clinic. Write lettei' to Sen. Butler about sav­ ing PUS. Beef about cups being left on deck. Vote of thanks to steward department. WACOSTA (Waferman), Oct. 13 — Chairman, E. Fain; Secretary, E. Ray. Ship'a delegate resigned. New dele­ gate elected. Ship's fund donated. One man mi.s.sed ship In San Pedro. Some disputed ot. One man hospital, Ized In .San Pedro. Some repairs made. Ship expected to go to Tampa, NO & Mobile to load, but this Is not official. WARRIOR (Waterman), Oct. 21 — Chairman, D. Mclnnis; Secretary, M. Elliott. $20 draw to be put out and more If ship does not pay off In Tamr pa. Discussion on Bull Line beef. Letter written to Washington on Pub-' 11c Health service cut down. Soma disputed ot. Four men getting off. Communlc.-itions read and general dis­ cussion held on same: also on closing of Public Health hospitals. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Sept. 2t —Chairman, T. Connall; Secretary, L. Bruce. No beefs—clean payoff—most repairs made. 'When ship returns to Gulf, will make extensive repairs. Beef on penalty cargo—to be referred to headquarters. Ship's fund $26.10. Vote of thanks to officers and com­ mittee for handling Bull Line beef. New delegate elected. Use washing machine, with care. Confine use of laundry room to half an hour. Brother asked permission to run a pool to help ship's fund. Crew to discuss business down below and not topaida with officera. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Nov. 2—Chairman, W. Wantling; Saeratary, M, Sosplna. Ship's fund $24. New delegate elected. One man left in Wilmington. Drinking water is rusty. Medicine chest to be checked. Fumi­ gate ship for roaches. Suggest pur­ chase of soft ball equipment. Return soiled linen. YAKA (Watarmsn), Oct. 1»—Chair­ man, C. Burns; Saeratary, E. Wright. Good cooperation between crew and captain. One man hospitalized; Reso­ lution—shall Union establish a new hall in Portland Motion lost. Preg•uro on water cooler. No trading with Koreans except on deck. Discussion on whether to place a union repre•entative in Portland—carried. �KoTcmbcr 22. 19S1 SEAFjtRERS Page Elevea .• LOG 'Grounded' Browning Arranging Lakes-Atlantic Run DETROIT—An SIU Great Lakes District operator has re­ vealed plans to open a new "coast-wise" run with a lift-on lift­ off trailership service between the Great Lakes and southern Atlantic ports. Troy S. Browning, president of the T. H. Browning Steam­ ship Company, said he plans to convert two 8,500-ton vessels into trailerships for service between Detroit and Cleveland in 1958. The service will later be extended to Buffalo, Milwaukee, Chicago and Duluth, and on the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, to the south Atlantic ports. This is the first Great Lakes-coastwise freight service using the Seaway planned so far. Cost of converting the ships. Browning said, would run about $3 million each. The SlU-contracted operator said that the ships would caiTy about 400 specially-constructed vans each in an operation similar to that now employed by Pan-Atlantic in the coastwise trade. The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, he continued, will be a "shot in the arm" to the present depressed coastwise service and would go far In reviving a trade which was once the backbone of the American-flag shipping in­ dustry." NY Looks Ahead To Ship Vote • The degree to which runaway flags are used to avoid union conditions is being demonstrated today in Canada with the Canadian government itself willing to pull down its own flag rather than do business with the SIU Canadian District. The government's action in threatening to transfer Canadian Na­ tional Steamships' vessels amounts to nothing more or less than government-sponsored strikebreaking. It is to the credit of waterfront union representatives in Trinidad, the flag of convenience which Canada has chosen, that they want no part of these ships if the jobs come to them Members of the SlU-affiliated at the expense of Canadian seamen. Brotherhood of Marine Engineers The current strike of Canadian Seafarers is "the outgrowth will start voting by referendum bal­ of six months' futile negotiations on a new contract. The lot December 1 on a new Union operators, apparently with the full backing of the Canadian constitution. BME Engineers will be polled at the same time on the government, put their backs up and are ready to run to the proposed merger plan with the Ma­ nearest low-wage haven they can find. Fortunately, the entire Canadian labor movement and the rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion. Both questions will be cov­ international trade union movement as well, is protesting this ered in a secret referendum ballot arrogant move. It remains to be seen whether Canada will covering a two-month period. carry out its threat. i 4" 4" The new constitution was ap­ BME Plans Amendments Referendum proved by membership meetings at the BME's headquarters and Phila­ delphia branches last month. The document was drafted by a membership committee in consulta­ tion with the BME's lawyers and auditors. Greater Membership Control The new constitution provides for greater membership control over BME activities and more adequate functioning of the union in its dayto-day operations. Some of the ma­ jor changes involve procedures for more regular membership meetings in all ports, revision of the trials and appeals-procedures to permit speedier handling of charges and appeals, and endorsement of the AFL-CIO code of ethical practices. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU." Women Last? The proposal of two psychiatrists to abandon the old "wom­ en and children first" rule has stirred up the expected rebut­ tal from various sections of maritime, an industry which has its cherished traditions. The psychiatrists, who witnessed the Andrea Doria rescue operation, feel that preserving the fam­ ily unit—keeping children and parents together whether fa­ ther or mother is involved—should be the primary objective of marine rescue operations. Somehow the sailor, who is sitting at anchorage in Vizagapatam, for instance, is liable to have more gallant feelings towards women than a psychiatrist who does battle with neutrotic females during his working hours. Perhaps the whole issue can be neatly sidestepped by providing for a little more shipboard safety in the international regulations. ^ 4» 41 4" Libertys To Scrap Heap kews that the Maritime Administration is going to start scrapping some of the Libertys in the reserve fleet indicates the beginning of the end for the trusty warhorse of World War II. About 100 of the ships are going into the scrap heap, but undoubtedly there will be more to come. The Libertys were good when they had it, and some of them are still performing yeoman service. But the fact that a batch of them is about to be scrapped points up the need for replacing exisiting Libertys in service with ships more suited to present-day shipping need^, i-.issi. NEW YORK — Headquarters wishes to extend its thanks to the Seafarers who remained on their jobs on the Robin Line ships and enabled the Union to call for an election. Bill Hall, assistant secre­ tary-treasurer declared. It will be through their continuing efforts that the jobs on these ships will be back on the boards in SIU halls after the vote Js taken, he added. The NLRB has ordered an elec­ tion on the ships within the next few weeks. Shipping for the past period has held its own. With the exception of those men who are waiting for a special ship or run, the dispatch­ er reported, class A men can ship most anytime they want. There were 19 ships paying off during the past two weeks, three signed on and 10 were In transit. The vessels paying off were the Alcoa Puritan, Runner, Pegasus (Alcoa); Seatraln New York and Georgia, (Seatraln); Almena, Gate­ way City (Pan-Atlantic); Morning Light, Citrus Packer (Waterman); Suzanne, Frances (Bull); Wellesley Victory, Steel Traveler (Isthmian); Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Rob­ in Kirk (Robin); Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.); CS Bal­ timore (Cities Service). Signing on" were the Steel Traveler (Isthmian), Suzanne (Bull) and the Alcoa Run­ ner (Alcoa). The In-transit vessels were the Portmar (Calmar); Steel Seafarer, Steel Flyer, Steel Admiral, Wellesley Victory (Isthmian); Seatraln Texas (Seatraln); Wacosta (Water­ man); Val Chem (Heron) and the Warrior (Pan-Atlantic). "Everyone gets Into the act," Is the motto on the Iberville accord­ ing to Robert N. Walton, ship's re­ porter. It took a little time, he said, but with all of the men coop­ erating matters have been ar­ ranged so that they can enjoy all of the conven­ iences of home. First of all they squared away a movie program to Walton help pass away the hours. Then, for those who like to eat to music, or the ball game, a short wave radio was set up In the messhall. Luxury? "This is just the start. We then Installed a tele­ vision set, and for the bookworms, built up a modern library." Now most crews would be over­ joyed to have this much, but there is more to come, he said. "To in­ sure a sound running ship, we picked up five good engineers, all from the 'Frisco Bay area, and a new chief cook who does justice to the title." He, in turn, brought along a couple of top-notch help­ ers for the department. Of course, he continued, we have some "leftovers." Among them Is our baker, James McGill and his "chief suggestion expert," Anthony Nottage, chief electrician. Be­ tween the two of them we never know what will be served, but we do know It will be good. Now tell me, he asked, what more could a' seaman want? 4. 4. -'1 1 4. "This is the first meeting for this trip," writes B. Winborne, meeting chairman on the Hastings, "for the ship has been idle for a couple of weeks. Although there Is a new crew aboard, there are quite a few old-time Un­ ion men who are taking care of the delegate jobs. As long as these jobs are In good hands," he said, Winborne "we can look for­ ward to a good trip, for any beefs that arise will be settled in SIU fashion by these delegates." Tanker Action Slow In Gulf LAKE CHARLES—It has been a very slow shipping period for this port. Although there were quite a few class A and B men registered, they were not around for the calls and a couple of C cards were shipped In the engine and steward departments. The Cantlgny, Chiwawa, Council Grove, Government Camp, CS Baltimore, Bents Fort, Royal Oak, (Cities Service); Del Campo, Del Vlento (Mississippi); Petro-Chem (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron) and the Pan Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) were In port during the last two weeks. All were In t o . 1> i i J.» - • 11 < 1 :-^l �V'''^ Par* Twelv* SEAFARERS November 22, 1957 LOG A SEAFARER'S SKETCHBOOK 1 •. V / J- is A" V SOT i^ cv.-. Member Action Bolsters Union To tlie Editor: All members are urged to keep up witli all current labor news in the papers to compare our Union with the ones that are having a lot of Inside trouble. Any union can go bad unless the members within take an active part. We think we have a pretty good Union and want to keep it that way. Robert N. Walton SS Iberville c3i» t Union Assist Appreciated To the Editor: This is to express my grati­ tude for the kind efforts and cooperation by the SIU welfare Services Department following my telephone appeal regarding my husband's readmission to the US Public Health Service hospital. My husband, William, was re­ admitted on the day that he re­ ported as an outpatient after being almost eight days without medication. We both thank you. Mrs. Camilla B. Serrano 4 4 -J. Wants Pension Age Cut to 55 To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the question in the "Inquiring Sea­ farer" column in the LOG (August 2, 1957) on what you would like to see as the next for­ ward step -of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. My interest is in two particu­ lar items. One I am very much in favor of, is lowering the age limit for retirement to. 55. with . J«• • • B I Some of the items of interest seen in Africa by the MV Del So! ore pinpointed by Seafarer Eddy Smith. At top (left) is a portrayal of a breadseller in Talcoradi, "a city in the brand-new republic of Ghana apparently muddling along in the fashion of the departed British . . The procession of a native chief­ tain's wife (above) on the way to her husband's inauguration odds contrast. At left, a view from Luanda, Angola, "an engaging Portuguese city . . . Th* old fort overlooking the harbor it a 'must' for visitors.' A traffic cop took the spotlight (above, right) in Lobito, Angola, as he directed things from his sunprotected island on a busy avenue. 20 years' seatime. I would also like it to be made possible for Seafarers' dependents to have their teeth extracted, even if Welfare would not put them back in. Kenneth A. Hunter 4 4 4 Surveyor's For Job Call Change To the Editor: On the matter of changing the system of hourly job calls, which has been under discus- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. sion, the crew of the Steel Sur­ veyor has taken the following position; By a hand vote, the crew voted 14-2 against the present system. We voted 10-4 against two calls a day at 11 AM and 4 PM. Unanimous support was given to a proposal for three calls a clay at 10 AM and 1 PM and 4 PM. The Vote on this was 18-0. C. Jensen Ship's delegate 4 4 4 Hospital Assist Reassures Wife To the Editor: I wish to express my thanks to the SIU welfare .department for its action in assuring my wife of prompt and adequate medical assistance for her past and forthcoming operations. I never doubted that such as­ sistance would be forthcoming but she, being both ill and alone, was somewhat apprehen­ sive. The letter of credit to the hospital was most reassuring for her and even though the opera­ tion was postponed due to otherillness, she is well aware that she'll have all possible care. I am deeply grateful and proud of our SIU welfare plan. We are in Durban, South Africa, on our way back from what has been a fine trip. I hope to see you all soon and thank you personally. Bill Hand 4 4 Thanks also, to the LOG for its interesting, educational and recreational material which for many years has kept me in close. contact with my husband's way of life. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Bull Steamship Co. and the officers and crew of the SS Arlyn for their kindness and great assist­ ance, inasmuch as my husband passed away in a foreign coun­ try. I would love to greet each and every one of you to express my deepest thanks for all that yoti have done and have meant to me and my husband, not only Injliis recent bereavement but for*the many years that we have known and loved you. Mrs. Johanna Schroter Applauds Help In Bereavement To the Editor: I write at this time to express my thanks and sincere apprecia­ tion to the SIU, its officers and members for their sympathy and help in my recent bereavement. My husband, August Schroter, died on Sept. 24 in Funchal, Portugal. To the members, I say thanks for the formation of this Union that is so generous to the families'bf its members. To the offi­ cers of the Union and its Wel­ fare department. I also express my deepest thanks for the mari­ ner in which they carry out with such speed and efficiency the wishes of the members. 4 Hurricane Crew Sends Greetings To the Editor: I'm at present aboard the SS Hurricane, on which we're due to start the long voyage home from Inchon, Korea, soon. One of our crew, the 12-4 OS, lost his mother during the voyage but, due to sympathetic consideration on the part of our crew, was able to make th* funeral in time to tender his last respects, We are ably represented by a couple of good delegates and enjoy good relations with top­ side. The bosun is Manuel San­ chez who, with the aid of three good daymen, has accomplished much during his brief stay aboard to date. From all indications, we shall be in New York once again come January 1st. , C. L. "Bud" Cousins Clean-Up Detail V MS .'V MS: ill Wipers Quintilano Zambrano (left) and Ken Kirwin team up to wipe up' oil tpilli from the deck of the Cities Service tanker Fort Hoskins. Chester Coumos handled th* camera work. �SEAFARERS November 22, 1957' Ct NORFOLK (CItItt Sarvle*), Oct. II—Chalrmaiv P. Hammal; Sacratary, 0. Nlalaan. Na baefa. Talafram acnt t« unlan re: wiper hospitalized in Japan. Captain te speak to crew about smoking on deck when aionsdde dock in Bahrein. Ship's fund las.M. Motion te air condition all abips running to tropics. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Oct. 19—Chairman, J. Hunt; Secretary, J. Serrane. Keys to messreom and pan­ try to be left with gangway Watch. Ship's fund $20. Menus to be varied. Bad milk to be condemned, need more juices; shortage of fresh milk. Laun­ dry to be kept clean. -Need plugs for sink. GOVERNMENT CAMP) (Cities Serv­ ice), Oct. IS—Chairman, M. McNabb; Secretary, ,-. Ruse. Men (jving in south to be able to draw on ot. No results. Ship's delegate elected. Dis­ cussion on sailing board time—ship has been loading in less than 12 hrs. and sailing" board has not been posted on arrival as per agreement. VALLEY FORGE (Penn. Nav.), Oct. 13—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Secretary, F. Barry. Letter and photos sent to headquarters show­ ing condition of ship. Repair list turned in. Patrolman to see that sufficient American money is put aboard for draws in foreign ports. Some disputed ot serving captain's guests in saloon. Report accepted. Stores to be checked by patrolman in Norfolk as last trip stores were inadequate. Port discharges in Bos­ ton all fouled up,' also ones for pres­ ent voyage, new ones to be de­ manded.IRENESTAR (Triton), Sept. 29— Chairman, B. Hay; Secretary, L. Rob­ erts. One man missed ship in Brazil. Beefs to be di.scusscd at meetingail beefs to bg handled by patrol­ man in proper manner. Ship's fund $11.52. , One man paid off by mutual consent—new man shipped aboard. AU rooms painted. Question about cooking of potatoes served at breakfast time. To see pa­ trolman about passageway which black gang takes care of which could not be painted by wipers so they could obtain ot instead of deck gang. All potatoes left over to be. utilized. Also any leftovers must be used before 48 hours. Beef dropped. Vote of thanks lo steward dept. for fine cooperation. Vote of thanks to delegates for job well done. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Sept 9—Chairman, S. Stover; Secretary, P. St. Marie. One man hospitalized in Rotterdam. Few hours disputed ot to be referred to patrolman. Patrolman to see ch. mate about unsafe working conditions on deck and check same before signing on. Need clothes line below. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. GATEWAY CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 29—Chairman, C. Lee; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Ship to pdy off, payroll ending Tues. midnight. New reporter elected. One man missed ship in Mobile—to be referred- to patrolman. Report accepted. Requets hooks in crews' quarters and new washing machine. Hooks ordered, wUl be installed. on day of departure. Take better care of TV set. Food has improved since last trip, l Vote of thanks to delegate for Job/ well done. Pafe Tfilrteca LOG Gives It Back To The Indians SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankthip), Sept. 29—Chairman, - E. Czotnowtki; Secretary, G. Skendelas. Repair list to be made up. Chief engineer noncooperative—to be turned over to patrolman.. Few hours disputed ot. Motion not to sign on untU repairs are made and newwashing machine purchased. Fumigate ship for roaches. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Laundry room to be cleaned after using. Bathrooms to be kept clean; TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Oct. 4— Chairman, L. Wing; Secretary, F. Kustura. To pick up bunkers in San Pedro. Captain will try to get shore leave for crew; also give $25 draw per man. Ship's fund $27. Disputed ot and beefs to be taken care of at payoff. Discussion on steam lines in foc'sles aft—rooms get too hot. Mem­ bers to pay for arrival chances at draw. Discussion on refrigerator in pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DEL MAR (Miss.), Sept. 29—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr.; Secretary, C. Dowllng. Good trip. Some disputed ot collected. New delegate elected. Movie machine repaired and films purchased. Will run few pools and get donations for ship's fund. New delegates elected. Report accepted. Motion to give $50 from ship's fund to any one setting off foreign for hospitalization. Motion to- transfer athletic fulid to ship's fund. Return cups to pantry. DEL NORTE (Miss.), $ept. 27 — Chairman, J. Connors; Sacratary, H. Crane. Everything running smoothly. No beefs. Two men hospitaUzed in Buenos Aires. Each given $50. Layup pendinci this voyage. Ship's fund $98.03. Some disputed ot. One man Injured in faU. Request that prices on slop chest be checked. $37 in deck fund. Movie fund 100 percent. Vote of thanks to baker for fine produc­ tion. To purchase spare parts and new films $56. To donate $10 to or­ phan's cause in Brazil, for a total of $200. WACOSTA (Waterman), Oct. 4— Chairman, H. Graham; Secretary, F. Wasmer. Ship's fund $17.25. Some disputed ot. Repair list turned in. Report accepted. Submit repair list so that repairs. can be made before payoff. Water tanks to be cleaned— water rusty. Observe quiet in passage­ ways when men are sleeping. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Oct. 13— Chairman, E. dsBsuttc; Sacratary, A. Klamose. One man hospitalized in Ponce. Agent notified. Motion for payoff per agreement. Letter to C. Simmons signed by all delegates. Gear locker needed for deck dept. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Sept. 29 —Chairman, J. Prestwood; Secretary, T. Costal lo. $64 coUected for mem­ ber's wife. Messman missed ship in Trinidad. Check with union haU if wife needs hospitalization. Delegate to check with patrolman about wash•ing machine. Ship's delegate requires operation—necessitating new delegate for two trips. Ship's movie fund $133. New delegate elected. Keep Trinidad shore-gang out of ship's housing if no business there. Mess hall to be kept clean. ^ MARYMAR (Calmar), Oct. 17—Chair­ man, T. HIrsh; Secretary, A. Wile. Ship's fund $13.50. Discussion on ot or hours to be shown on pay slips. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. CS MIAMI (Cities Service), Oct. Chairman, B. Anderson; Secretary, T. Nelson. Foc'sles to be painted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. CHILORE (Ore), Oct. 12—Chairman, K. Hatglmlslas; Secretary, E. DeBardelaben. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $21.50. Few minor beefs. Ob­ serve quiet in passageways. Turn off washing machine after use. Keep recreation room clean. Keep feet off chairs and benches in recreation JOHN B. WATERMAN (Wate.'man), room. Vote of thanks to baker and Sept. 22—Chai^rman, B. Butterten; steward dept. Order deodorizers for Secrenry, C. Thornhill. Ship's fund. bathrooms. $15.75. Vote of thanks to all. EVELYN (Bull),-Oct. 13—Chairman, LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (BloomJ. Tutwiler; Secretary, E. Allen. Wash­ fleld), Sept. IS—Chairman, R. Brown; ing machine to be repaired or re­ Secretary, P. Sheldrake. One man placed. Ship's fund $64. Radio is to missed ship in Texas. Ship's fund be raffled off. Take better care of $1.16. Shower to be cleared; wringer washing machine—it is going to be and washing machine to be fixed. difficult to get a new one. Move fan in messhall. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Oct. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomfield), I—Chairman, R. Adams; Secretary, K. Sept. 79—Chairman, J. Buckley; Sec­ Collins. Minor beefs settled. Submit retary, F. NIgro. Most repairs made. repair list. Ship's fund $84. Few Messman moved to old hospital. One hours disputed ot Jo be settled at man missed payoff—turned in to payoff. Report accepted. See patrol­ patrolman. "Do not slam doors. Any man about medical aid given on ship. infractions against SIU constitution, Discussion on food not being cooked agreement and general misconduct enough not enough variety of by any members wiH not be toler­ dishes. and Return cots after using. ated. Ship's fund $27. Re-elect ship's delegate. New feeding pro­ DEL MUNDO (Miss.), $ept. 19 — gram explained to crew and general discussion held on subject. Beefs to Chairman, P. Tatsen; Secretary, J. be taken up with Headquarters. Vote ,Brady. No beefs. Everything run­ of thanks to Brother D, Hell for work ning smoothly. Pleasant trip—some new ports added to itinerary. Expect on ndw feeding program. to be out few weeks longer than usual. Estimated day of arrival NO, MAI (Bull), Sept. IS—Chairman, Nov. 1. New treasurer elected. All P. BIschoff; Secretary, J. Jakleskl. New ladder ordered. Repair list dis­ donations to be given to dept. dele­ cussed. Ship's fund $40.46. Purchased gate and turned in to treasurer. One to lead-in wire for TV. Suggestion to man hospitalized—to be fiown air-condition aU SiU ships running States. No beefs, no disputed ot. to the tropics. Motion made not to Union to see that ail ships signing on patronize non-union bars, especially foreign articles to have at least 90 Vegetables running ones on Charles it E. Baltimore St. days' stores. Motion that ships carrying bulk car­ short—claim is there are none avaUgoes, such' as sulphur, phosphate, able. Steward, requests all ships coal, bauxite-, etc., allow sanitary men should be supimed with more fresh four hoiira time to do sanitary work frozen vegetables due to shortage. Dedicated to the cause of his brother Indians, Seafarer Jesse Joy (left) is shown at Mesquckie Indian powwow in Tama, Iowa, where h» was honored for willing over 200 acres of land to tribal use, Joy credits SIU earnings since 1938 with providing the cash for land purchases. He's shown with Jessup Lasley, 1957 champion dancer at the Mesquakie powwow (center), and John Popakee. Part Indian himself. Seafarer Jesse Joy takes the slang expression about "giving it back to the Indians" pretty seriously. Thanks to his SIU earnings of the last 19 years, title to over 200 acres of land adjoining Indian settlements in two-^ states will forever remain un­ wow at which Joy was tendered the Flora McDonald, which wae torpedoed about 100 miles from der tribal control. Joy, jlso special honors. known as "Cherokee Charlie" from his old pro wrestling days, figures he's salted away about $20,000 just for the purchase of land and addi­ tional amounts for various Indian causes over the years. He was honored in August by the Mesquakie Indians of Tama, Iowa, for willing his 186-acre farm to the tribe. Joy will also turn over 20 acres he owns near a North Carolina Cherokee settle­ ment in the Great Smoky Moun­ tains in the same way. Joy views the smaller tract as a potential intertribal headquarters "to further the relationship be­ tween the Mesquakies and the Eastern Cherokees, once ancient and deadly enemies, as all will know who have read the biography of the great Fox chief Black Hawk." He has returned from time to time to participate in the annual Cherokee pageant staged there by the local settlement to commemorate eai'ly Cherokee his­ tory. . All of the present Indian land at Tama adjoins the oi-iginal acreage bought by a handful of Mesquakies in 1857, and held in trust by the governor. The Tama settlement marked its 100th anni­ versary this year with a big pow­ 'Sea-Spray' The Mesquakies at Tama are also k;iown as the Sac-Fox Indians, and Joy was formerly married to the granddaughter of Pushetonequa, one of the last great chiefs of the tribe. They had three children, who speak both English and the native Mesquakie language. Joy claims Cherokee as well as ScotchEnglish ancestry for himself. An SIU man since 1938, he cel­ ebrated his high school graduation in 1926 by spending a month in the Ozark Mountains living with a bow and arrow just as his ances­ tors did. Joy said this didn't work out too well because the supply of game wasn't as plentiful as it used to be in the old days. He wound up finding a lot of an-owheads and stone axes on an old Osage camp­ site near the White River. Joy later went on to Drake Uni­ versity at Des Moines, where he made a name as an all-around ath­ lete and won several track and field titles in national meets. He traveled about for ten years as a professional heavyweight wrestler before he began sailing, and has been shipping ever since. He had two ships torpedoed un­ der him during World War 2, the Alcoa Pathfinder and the Flora McDonald, a Calmar liberty. On B/ Seafarer "Red" fink •••1 - ,i Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1943, he lost a brother Cherokee, Austin Wahnetah, who had sailed with him since he began sailing. "I still recall that day and remember it vividly each time our meetings ashore or at sea pause to honor our departed brothers. He was a great friend," Joy added. Notify Union About Sick Men Ship's delegates are urged to notify the Union immediately when a shipmate is taken off the vessel in any port because of illness or injui-y. Delegates should not wait until they send in the ship's minutes but should handle the matter in a separate communication, so that the Un­ ion can determine in what man­ ner it can aid the brother. • It would also be helpful if the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these notifications to Welfare Services at headquarters. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) ^l^^hdE ................. • G • • G STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE ... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you •ro on eld lubicribei tnd have a change ef addreit, please give your former address beiowi ADDRESS CITY STATE ZONE. .. 1 �P«r« Fourteen SEAFARERS What's For Chow, Boys? ii LOG sni HAIJ, DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District I ,t 14 Four members of a happy galley force aboard the Steel Naviga­ tor, where there is always something good for coffeetime, says G. F. Abundo, pose in the galley. Pictured while on the US GulfFar East-Hawaii run (I to r) are Louis Santos, 3rd coolc; Pedro Ibardolas, galleyman; John Pastrano, chief cook and G. Ebon, 2nd cook and baker. Abundo sent in the photo. BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St. James Sheeh'an, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES, La. Leroy Clarke, Agent . 1419 Ryan St. HEmlock 6-5744 MOBTLE "1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlenvUle St. Lindsey Williams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben^Rees, Agent 127-129 Bank St. MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA S. CarduUo, Agent 337 Market St. Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs,. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar Adams Robert Qulnn Robert Anderson Artemo Quinonei Allie Andron C. Reyes George Chaudoin Paul W. Seidenberg Irving Denobriga Benedikt Smoljan David Furman William Susikari Burt Hanback Stanley Swienekiski D. Hetherington Dominick Trevisano William Kenny William Vaughan Phillip Mack Aniello Verdamare Marcel Makatangay Frank Villacorta Joaquin Miniz WiUie Walker Robert Parker Jack Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. A. A. Franklin USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. George D. Rourke Wm. J. Powers Harry S. Murray USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Talmadge Barbour Mariua Rank Francisco Bueno Stanley A. Rodgers Jose Garcia Joseph RoU Gorman Glaze John A. Smith Thomas F. Gaivin Wm. J. S ;ephens Sam Hacker Peter TriantaRUoa Walter L. Jackson William Williams Wm. Kovamees Andrew Suech James McFarlin Clarence Gardner John Ossman Alejandro Lopei Francis O'Laughlin Walter Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Patrick McCann Eladio Aris ' Archibald McGuigan Fortunate Bacomo H. C. Mclssac Jose°ph J. Bass Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Vic Milazzo Juan Denopra Joseph B. Murphy John J. Oriscoll C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Joseph M. Gillard G. A. Puissegur Bart E. Guranick Luciano Ramos Everett Haislett Winston E. Renny Wade B. Harrell G. E. Shumaker Percy Harrelson Kevin B. Skelly Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Billy R. Hill Michael Toth Antonio Infants Harry S. Tuttls Ira H. Kilgore VirgU E. WUmoth Ludwig Kristiansen Pen Wing Frederick Landry Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Robert McCulloch Marlow C. Barton Alvie L. Means James Beasiey - Gregory Morejon John W. Bigwood Michael Muzio Claude Blanks Charles Nicholson John Brooks Wesley A. Palmer Rozelio Castillo Jerry Pontiff Thomas Caylor Jr. Winford PoweU Cloise Coats Randolph Ratcliff George Curry Toxie Sanford Leon Dilberto H. Leonard Shaw Ben Foster Irwin Sherman AdeUn Fruge Toefll SmigielskI Dennis Gomez Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Chas. H. Summerell Alvin Henderson Nicholas Tala James Hudson Gerald L. Thaxter Eugene B. Hunt Liicien Theriot Edward G. Knapp Frank Unger Antoine Landry Ruben Vanes Leo Lang James E. Ward William Lawless Roy Warren • I ii-y. m h Thomas White CUfford Wuertz Charles Williams Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler W. E. Orzechowski Siegfried Gnittks John C. Palmer Vares R. Hodges August J. Panepinto USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. WUliamson MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Marvin P. Bennett Nighbert Straton B. F. Grice Vivian E. Wilkerson SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper TOURO INFIRMARY NEW ORLEANS, LA. Louis D. Bernier USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. D. Bartol B. Pritiken J. H. Berger L. Ready C. Ferregna • S. H. Sun S. J. Guiffre A. O. Vallejo F. Kostelic N. I. West Jose Marso A. A. Plzarro J. McCann USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. B. B. Blanchard Angelo Martins Grover Duncan Fred Miller Charles E. Joyner WiUie C. Sanders Jimmie Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Frank T. Campbell Prescott Spinney Tommle Parker EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette, Agent ElUott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS. . 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E Mooney, Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON NEW YORK 605 Marina Ave. Terminal 4-3131 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S MONTREAL 128V4 HoUig St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM Ontario PORT COLBORNK Ontario TORONTO. Ontario 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 ..103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. 61714 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebao 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-aU-Matelot Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUliam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA. 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 NoTember 22. 195T Urges Broader Pension Benefit To the Editor: A couple of weeks ago I wrote a letter (LOG, NOv. 8) discussing at length the broadening of the retirement feature of our wel­ fare plan. Since then I have read Broth­ er James Eichenberg's letter in a recent copy of our Union's paper (LOG, Sept. 27). I think his proposal has sounder merits and is more equitable to the Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must -be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. membership's needs than the one I stated. Eichenberg proposed we Ehould keep our present total disability set-up at any age, providing the applicant has 12 years' seatime. (Ed. note: Broth­ er Eichenberg actualiy urged a cut to ten years' seatime for a disability pension.) He also said that with 20 years' seatime a m'an should have the choice to retire with a pension if he so desires. This pension should be deter­ mined, I would say, by what the plan could bear from year to year as time progresses. After all, 20 years at sea is a long time. It would take probably 25 to 30 years of steady sailing to accumulate 20 full years in sea­ time. Life at sea, at its best, is hard. It's wearing, no doubt. I think we should have a third provision that a man reaching 55 and wishing to retire be given two-thirds of a pre-determined amount and, upon reach­ ing 60 years of age, be given a full pension. After all, the armed services do not go by a man's age but by his actual time . spent in,service. Why should a man sweat all his life to draw a pension or work toward attaining one and then having but six or eight years of his life left, be so worn out he can't enjoy either the pension or what's left of his life? One has but to look at the "Final Dispatch" column In the LOG to see that seamen, on the whole, do not live to a "ripe old age." There are exceptions, but consistently I've noticed few reach even-65 years of age. I wrote this as just one mem­ ber to let you know v/hat I and others think on this subject. While I'm still on this, here is another facet of this self-same subject: The computation and acceptance of seatime. What about the many of us who Wave sailing time accumu­ lated while employed aboard SUP ships? . I have ran into at least six or eight men, myself included, who have-this time. I myself have between two and three years; others I have met have equal amounts. We took these ships in good faith during World War' II, never dreaming then of anything such as a welfare plan. Please print this letter. Paul Arthofer SS Del Mar 4" 4« Union Welfare HeSp Applauded To the Editor: I wish to express my sincere thanks for the two checks sent by the Seafarers Welfare Plan to cover my surgical and hos­ pital bill. We ourselves had a hospital plan which as yet has not lived up to its agreement in its entire­ ty. This disappointment was certainly offset by your help. In the face of other unions' unfair practices your generosity is outst'anding. Thank you again! Mrs. Luther Roberts i 4« 4- Fishing's Great, Says 'Pop' West To the Editor: Here are a couple of pictures taken at Lake Dexter, Florida. A friend and myself stayed there five days and averaged 40 speckled perch a day. We could have caught even more, but we didn't want to rub it in too much on "Blackie" "Pop" West shows off what he calls an "average" catch down at Lake Dexter, Pla. Farreil of Tampa. "Blackie" was supposed to have taken his vaca­ tion with us, but didn't get off the Madaket after all. The fish sure are biting down here and I am sure getting my share. It's too bad "Blackie" couldn't be with us, as we have been living on big fat. roe, mul­ let, etc., and you know what kind of chow that Is. Greetings to the best Union and the best bunch of men In the world. C. R. "Pop" West �SEAFARERS November 22, 1957 ORION COMIT (Orion), Oct. Chairman, L. Frailtrf' lacratary, W. •tark. Captain baa limited drawa. Crew cautioned a a a 1 n a t mlsalng watchea without perralaaion and pre­ vious arrangements. Each dept. to take care of their respective beefs. Launch schedule to be posted on ar­ rival. Ship's fund fS.SO. One man hospitalized. Report accepted. Crew to cooperate on coffee consumption— now using 9 lbs. daily—should be approx. 7 lbs. Crew urged to take care of linen and cots. Crew agrees on 4;30-5;30 supper in port. Chairs to be returned after using on deck. Urge cooperation In keeping laundry clean. ORION STAR (Orion), Sept. 19 — Chairman, W. Taffner; Secretary, R. Mills. Captain has cut down on draws as much as possible, also slop chest prices are much higher than usual ousMd. Retained lame delegate. Library to be replenished In Long Beach. Vote of toanke to steward dept. for Job well done,. BARBARA PRIRTCHIi (Liberty), Nov. 3—Chairman, A. Oregofre; Sec­ retary, M. Kramer. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Communications read. Repair list submitted. Some dis­ puted ot. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated. Votp of thanks to Stewards dept. COALINGA HILLS (Pen-Atlantic), Oct. 27—Chairman, P. Leonard] Sec­ retary, H. Orlando. One man missed ship.. Repair list submitted. Reports accepted. DEL ALBA (MIss.), Nov. 2—Chair­ man, C. Oarter, Jr,; Secretary, C. Ell- zey. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 931.39. Library put on board— crew asked to return books when fin­ ished. Discussion on 2at-walk not being safe at night; will be taken up with mate. PAN OCEANiC TRANSPORTER (Penn Nay.), Nov. I—Chairman, 9. Stockman; Secretary, P. Nealy. Four men missed ship. Ship's fund 94.80. Some disputed ot—to be referred to patrolman. New delegate elected. Something to be done about rusty water; getting rooms painted; colder water in fountain. except cigarettes. Some disputed ot. Request cigarettes be put in box in recreation room—ali cups be returned to pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept., cook and baker. Oct. 27—Chairman, D. Barry; Secre­ tary, R. Mills. Beef about draws— amount allowed by captain. One man hospitalized In Singapore. Captain to post copy of letter from Bahrain government restricting liberty. Some disputed ot. Had argument to get medical attention for injured man. Captain stopped ship at Singapore for doctor to come aboard. Disputed time for restriction. New reporter and treasurer elected. Members asked to donate to ship's fund. To purchase new reading material. Discussion on draws and withholding tax, slop chest prices, beefs In general, income tax of licensed personnel, restriction in Bahrain. Use more care in handling dishes and glasses, also washing' ma­ chine. KATHRYN (Bull), Nov. 4—Chair­ man, H. Beekar; Secretary, W. Ortiz. One man hospitalized In Ponce. Refer list delayed sailing to patrolman. Ship's fund $6. Report accepted. To see patrolman, about information about Bull Line beef. Request infor­ mation on negotiations. . HASTINGS (Waterman), Oct. 27— Chairman, C. Oglesby;/Secretary, J. Weils. Few hours disputed ot. Good trip, few minor beefs. Rooms to be left clean when getting off Ship. Men asked to be sober-'at payoff. Keep feet, off tables and chairs; Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and line Job done. Repair list to be submitted. Good trip, Bne coopera­ tion, no loggins and no foul-ups. All delegates did good Job in keeping things running smoothly. .Good crew. SUZANNE (Bulk, Oct. M-^Chalrman, C. Babick; Sscratary, C. Gill. Chief cook hospitalized; few logs, all else okay. Few hours disputed ot. Report accepted. Motion to have com­ pany put out agents' addresses in for­ eign ports for mail purposes. Motion to have bus service from Sunny Point to Wilmington. Make up repair list soon as possible, turned over to car­ penter so that repairs can be made before arriving in port. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good phow. Need library, logs and ot sheets. PORTMAR (Calmar), Oct. 27—Chair­ man, R. Campbell; Secretary, R. Sa­ vior. Keep clotheslines clear of dry clothes. Ship's fund G11.30. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Washing machine wringer to be re­ placed. Suggestion to increase ship's fund. Glasses not to be placed in sink: leave sink dry. EVELYN (Bull), Nov. 3—Chairman, Okray; Secretary, W. Golf. Washing machine needs repairing or replace with new one. Hot water to be fixed. Ship's fund 931. Purchased new radio. See steward about milk re­ ceived in NJ. Check on repair list. . OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Nov. 2 — Chairman, H. Moon, Jr., Secretary, P. Essman. Ship's fund 933.76. Porthole dogs to be freed and oiled. Less noise in passageway. Members asked not to upset food for men standing watch at night. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Oct. 20—Chairman, B. Jones; 9ecretary, R. Elliott. New delegate elected. Two men ill. One nian short. No beefs. Water backs up in laundry room. Discussion on repairs. Showers to be repaired. IBERVILLE (Waterman), 9ept. 30— Chairman, J. Housel; gecretary, R. Walton. Laundry to be returiled amidships. 930 movie fund deficit. Re­ pair list to be submitted. Formgr and present crewmembers endeavor­ ing to maintain movie program, ra­ dio, television and good library for enjoyment of all. Some disputed ot. New cook and good baker on this trip. All members urged to keep up with current labor news and com­ pare SlU with ones having a lot of Inside trouble. Members urged to take, active part in Union. Manhole cover and hatch needs repairing. Money due on projector—all hands asked to cooperate In payments. New porthole' gaskets needed in engine & steward dept. Landing stages needed for bot­ tom of gangway. WESTPORT (World Tramp.), Oct. 13 —Chairman, G. Gage; Secretary, R. Mitchell. Discussion on men who wish to pay off in PR. Delegate dis­ cussed news from sparks with cap­ tain—can do nothing about It. Few hours disputed ot. Steward to accept only good grade of meat. New report­ er elected. Discussion on chow and soap powder—to check with agent. No loud, boisterous talk or swearing aboard ship. Wiper to be turned In to patrolman for neglecting sanitary duties. Scuppers to be cleaned. Sparks endeavor to get MTD News. THE CABINS (Terminal Tankers), Oct. 21—Chairman, L. PInella; Secre­ tary, O. Kane. Shower to be scraped and painted. Insufficient stores or­ dered. Reports accepted. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Oct, 13—Chairman, C. Chandler; Sec­ retary', E. Klingvall. Captain run­ ning . out of travelers' checks—^last draw Penyang. Ship's fund 9138.90. Repair list to be submitted. SIU mail to delegate should be handled only by delegate. Everything running smoothly. No beefs. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Aug. t—Chairman, J. Robinson; Secretary, P. Shala. Men warned about fighting and Ibgglngs; contracting diseases. Ship's fund 952. Radio repaired; pur­ chased two movies. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Suggestion that ships on tropical run should supply four bath towels and three face towels per week. To write letter to negotiating committee and bring to company's attention. Motion that company should distribute American money Instead of travelers' checks In Nassau. Foc'sle locks to be checked by locksmith and replace same with tumbler locks. Take better care of washing machine—no spare parts aboard. Thanks to affiliates for help in ACS beef. Drinking water rusty— to see patrolman about same. Sept. 4—Chairman, J. Robinson; 9scrstary, F. Shala. Captain to pay In­ jured man off in Colombo. Ship's fund 941.50. Some disputed ot. Re­ ports accepted. Hand vote taken re­ garding method of Job calls. 940 to be given to injured man from fund. . Will have arrival pool to replenish fund. RION (Actlum), Oct. «—Chairman, H. Mooney; Secretary, J. Hopkins. Two men missed ship in Casablanca; clothes packed and listed. Took one replacement. Two men promoted in kteward dept. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate and steward dept. for Job well 9TEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Oct. 22 done. Few hours disputed ot. Two —Chairman, H. Kaufman; Secretary, students left ship to return to school. E. Starns. Some disputed ot. Re­ Two men short. Suggestion that dis­ ports accepted. Crew asked to keep patchers try to confine these men to ali main deck screen doors locked in coastwise vessels or ships making port, except those at gangway. Crew regular run. Ice box needs repairs warned about American money in, or replacing. Ship to be sprayed for Indonesia. roaches. Dry cereais contaminated Nov. 3—Chairman, W. Worthlngton; with weevils should be discarded. Secretary, C. Starns. Delegate had several minor beefs—asked coopera- . ORION PLANET (Orion), Oct. 19— tion from crew. Chairman, R. Perry; 9ecretary, T. Yablonsky, Next draw to be In yen CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Oct. or money order. Latter re: vacation 24—Chairman, M. LIbby; Secretary, H. pay read to membership. One SUP Fitzgerald. Majority of major re­ and one ex-NMU replacements picked pairs made. Slojf chest inadequate; up In Japan. No beefs. Motion to will be stored completely on west have special launch In port for coast before departure for overseas. watch changes. Proper dress to he New reporter and treasurer elected. worn In messhall. Discussion on Sliip's fund 917. Communication re: special launch for watch changes In 950 deductible surgical paymgnt dls- Japan. Pare Fifteen LOG Robin Vote (Continued from page 3) indicated ttiat the status quo would be observed on contractual rela­ tionships as well. Subsequently, the SIU was noti­ fied by Mooremack that it was placing the ships under the juris­ diction of the NMU contract, dis­ regarding the wishes of the SIU membership aboard the ships. The company then ordered all its re­ placements from the NMU hiring haU. SIU headquarters was convinced that this step was undertaken at the instigation of the NMU which was anxious to get its hands on the jobs. This conviction was rein­ forced when the NMU began a campaign in the fleet which in­ cluded a letter signed by Curran urging Seafarers to switch their union affiliation in the fleet. It became clear then that the NMU had embarked on a raid against the SIU. (Curran, incidentally, has beei^uoted profusely as support­ ing no-raiding agreements.) The SIU countered by filing its election petition with the Labor Board, while Seafarers on board the ships resisted heavy NMU pres­ sure to quit their jobs or to turn in their SIU membership books. This is the second time that the NMU has attempted a raid on the Robin Line. In the first instance, back in 1940, the SIU won an elec­ tion by a count of 199 to one. The NMU was unable then to muster sufficient strength in the fleet to even get on the ballot. Charles A. Carlson J. N. Fusilier Would you please get in touch Your gear, papers and Union book were left aboard the Pan with your grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Oceanic Transporter. Get in touch Culver, R-1, Himrod, NY. 4 4 4 with the company, Penn Naviga­ John Whisman tion, 25 Broadway, NYC. Please contact your wife at 719 4" 4 4" Castro, St., San Francisco, Califor­ Ilmari B. Valimaki nia. Some of the former members of 4 4 4 the 95th Field Hospital would like Wilbur Coutant to hear from you. Contact Homer Contact Bushberg at 72 Spring­ C- Cooper at the Montana State field Ave., Newark, NJ. University, Missoula, Montana. it 4 4 George Baugh, Sr. Please contact Sadie at 5805 Third Avenue, Brooklyn 20, NY. 4 4 4 1 I% * Larry Connor ex-Robin Kettering Frank has checked your shoe.s The deaths of the foilowing Sea­ from Mombasa in the baggage room farers have been reported to the at headquarters. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the 4 4 4 SIU death benefit is being paid to Anthony Carcopa their beneficiaries. Plea^ get in touch with your Francisco L. Perez, 58: A heart mother, Mrs. Carrie Gualano, at aliment caused the death of Broth­ 616 West Nesq. St., Easton, Pa. It er Perez on Au­ is important that she hear from gust 16, 1957, in you soon. Bombay, India. 4 4 4 He became a full Harold L. Loll member of the It is important that you contact Union on August your draft board, No. 161, Green 14, 1947, and was Building, 1243 Liberty Street, sailing in the Franklin, Penn. Your mother would steward depart­ like you to get In touch with her ment. Brother at RD 2, Oil City, Penn. Perez is survived by his wife, Gloria Perez, of Brook­ 4 4 4 lyn, NY. Place of burial is un­ Carlo V. Carlsen known. Ex-Steel Apprentice 4 4 4 Joseph Raymond is holding a Leslie Swift Joyner, 49: On Octo­ package from customs for you. Contact him at 135 W. 115 St., ber 6, 1957, Brother Joyner died" of a heart ailment in Mobile, Ala­ NYC, Apartment ID. bama. He became a full member 4 4 4 of the Union on December 28,1938, William H. Anderson and sailed In the deck department. Your brother is ill. Please con­ Brother Joyner is survived by his tact your sister, Mrs. Audrey Hoff­ wife, Irma Joyner, of Mobile, man, at 2496 Mullolly Street, Pitts­ Alabama. He was buried in Pine burgh 57, Pa., immediately. The Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. SIU Welfare Services Department 4 4 4 is holding a note for you from your Louis Franken, 56: Brother Fransister at Union headquarters. ken died on March 28, 1955, in Le Havre, France of a heart ail­ ment. He became a full member of the Union on July 24, 1943; and All of the follotoing SIU famillet have received a $200 maternity sailed in the deck benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: department. Bur­ Tracy Kim Adamson, born Octo­ bom October 3, 1957, to Seafarer ial took place in ber 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. and Mrs. Anthony Pogozelski, Antwerp, Bel­ gium. Richard R. Adamson, Mahwah, NJ. Detroit, Mich. RECENT ARRIVALS 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Emlllo L. Belle: Brother Bello James Dickens, Jr., born August Daisy Ayala, born September 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James was lost at sea while sailing aboard the SS Del Sud on June 20, 1956. V. Dickens, Baltimore, Md. Jesus Ayala, Bronx, NY. He is survived by Inez Volpi of' 4 4 4 4x4 4 New Orleans, La. Charles John and Jack James Norman Joseph Blanchard, Jr., bom September 11, 1957, to Sea­ DeLatte, bom October 27. 1957, to farer and Mrs. Norman J. Blanch­ Seafarer and Mrs. Nolan W. DeLatte.-tSretna, La. ard, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Harvey and James Morris, born Peter Jon Bowley, born October 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. October 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey W. Morris, Brooklyn, Robert R. Bowley, Warwick, RI. NY. 4 4 4 Colirtney R. Carter, born Sep­ 4 4 4 tember 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Alicia Darlene Caine, born Sep­ Mrs. Courtney R. Carter, Savan­ tember 3, 1957, to Seafarer and nah, Ga. Mrs. Francis £. Caine, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Anthony Michael Cunningham, Leader Hughes, borii September born August 7, 1957, to Seafarer 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wiland Mrs. Anthony Cunningham, bert Hughes, Baltimore, Md. Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 4 4 4 William Richard Johnson, born Gay Ann Maas, born September 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. July 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry J. Maas Jr., New Orleans, William H. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 La. ' Ray Franklin McVey, born Sep­ 4 4 4 . Judith Clare Osborn, bjonn Sep-, tember 23, 1957, to Seafarer and tember 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray F. McVey, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 Mrs. Manfred Osborn, New Or­ leans, La. Hank Vernon Cox, born October 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Adron 4 4 4 Charles Anthony : Pogozelski, Cox, Flatlick, Ky. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: November 27 December 11 December 26 January 8 51 ••51 �.-.'Oijivi :•:;••• Vol. XIX No. 24 SEAFARERS LOG •OFFICIAL ORGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E RS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SlU-HIWD Signs Pipeline Boats Dinners Set In All Ports NEW ORLEANS—^Union representation in a new maritime field was established by the SIU's Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division last week with completion of a collective bar­ gaining agreement covering"^ marine workers of the Glaser ing layoffs and promotions, and a Construction Co., Inc., of La­ tightly-worded grievance and ar­ Hundreds of Seafarers and their families will be sittihg down to Thanksgiving dinners in all of the SIU ports next week. Thanksgiving fayette, La. The contract Is an­ bitration procedure to assure and Christmas dinners have been other In a series of SIU successes in prompt and satisfactory settlement the traditional SIU holiday treat to organizing in the southern tide- of beefs. Seafarers for many years. "Establishment of this first col­ lands. Last year more than 500 Seafar­ lective bargaining relationship Glaser Construction is the Gulf ers, wives and children "attended Coast's biggest independent con­ opens an avenue for extending the the holiday feast in the headquar­ SIU-HLWD's top benefits to many tractor in the petroleum pipelineters cafeteria alone, while many other maritime workers engaged in laying industry and is reputed to more celebrated in the Baltimore be one of the world's largest. SIU- pipeline . construction and relatecf cafeteria. Mobile snack bar and industries," Lindsey J. Williams, HIWD members covered by the other facilities In the various ports. New Orleans SIU port agent, said. The meal in headquarters this "Full credit should be given to the year will feature the traditional enthusiastic endorsement of the For pictures of Glasey pipeline Thanksgiving turkey, complete with SIU by the Giaser employees in­ operation, see centerfold. SlU-HIVVD members Gerard Heberj (left) and Alberie Hebert soup, cranberry sauce, candied volved and to the support given by (right) discuss new pact benefits and welfare coverage with SIU yams and hot mince pie. A-so on the Operating Engineers, Pipeline the menu are shrimp cocktails, patrolman' Tom Gould at Delcombre, La., main plant site for the agreement man tugboats, barges Welders and Laborers Unions prime ribs of beef and baked select Glaser Construction Co. The Hebert brothers will serve, as cap­ toward the successful negotiation of and quarter boats employed in lay­ Virginia ham, with special side sal­ tain and mote of the new Glaser tug Helen to be launched soon. ing pipelines used principally for this agreement." ads. Rum-fiavored fruit cake, the transportation of natural gas mixed nuts, home baked pumpkin from Louisiana's extensive coastal pie and chilled apple cider will also and offshore natural gas fields to be on hand. Dinner will be served industrial and city residential in the headquarters cafeteria from users in Southeastern and Atlantic CHICAGO—Still another authority has cast doubt on the possibility of commercial 10 AM to 3 J>M. Seaboard states. usefulness of atomic energy in shipping. Dr. Harry B. Benford, of the University of Mich­ The Marine Cooks and Stewards In tlie initial stages, the pipelines Union has announced that it will are laid on the bottom of the Gulf, igan's Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, declared it would be hold its holiday dinners in conjunc­ through coastal marshes, across at least ten years, and possibly ' tion with the Sailors Union of the deep rivers and along Louisiana's more, before an atomic mer­ skepticism about the commercial clared. He also added that for com­ Pacific, as has been dpne for the myriad bayous and man-made chant ship could compete com­ usefulness of atomic reactors in mercial purposes, a nuclear vessel past several years on the West waterways. It is at this point that mercially. Even then, he said, it sizes producing less than 100,000 would not be able to travel at faster Coast. marine equipment and skilled in­ would take a considerable reduc­ kilowatts: far more power than cruising speeds than present-day land waterways workers are neces­ tion in costs of a nuclear reactor, needed by a cargo ship. cargo vessels. sary to the operation. "A nuclear ship, to be commer­ more than is deemed possible at The only advantage then, would cially feasible, must prove as good be in dispensing with bunkers, the present time. Covers Marine Personnel Speaking at an American Petro­ an investment as a conventional which is a small one at best for dry The SIU-HIWD's pioneer agree­ ment, thf first maritime labor docu­ leum Institute meeting, Dr. Ben- cargo ship and not merely carry cargo ships which are frequently ment of its kind, provides the bene­ ford agreed with previous estimates cargo as cheaply," Dr. Benford de­ in port anyway. SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping fits of SIU representation for all that atomic energy could best be during the past period has been marine personnel employed on the applied in supertankers where the fair but promises to pick up tugs, barges and quarter vessels saving in bunker fuel can be trans­ within the next few vveeks. The which provide housing and feeding lated into bigger payloads. Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) and the Re­ facilities for pipeline construction The last issue of the SEAFARERS becca (Ocean Carriers) paid off but workers. These workers, in turn, LOG reported on similar views by only the Pointer signed on. are represented by the AFL-CIO Dr. Edward Teller, leading physi­ The ships in transit were the Operating Engineers, Pipeline cist iff the atomic research field. Ocean Eva (Ocean Clippers), City Welders and Laborers Unions, Dr. Teller expressed considerable of Alma, Fairport (Waterman), whose members encouraged the MONTREAL — Notice has been served by the, SIU. Pacific Cloud (Pegor), Steel Scien­ marine personnel in their organiza­ Canadian District of the union's intention to make certain tist (Isthmian) and the Alamar tional efforts. changes and improvements in the contracts covering Lakes (Calmar). The SIU contract won for the freighters. marine workers included: wage in­ creases ranging up to $90 a month Action on the contract re­ in one classification, full SIU-HIWD opening viras voted on at the Health and Welfare Plan coverage regular meetings in the District's for employees and their families, headquarters and branches. Only increased manning scales, improved BALBOA, CZ—A ten-inch deluge the freighter agreements are af­ working conditions, paid holidays, of rain has restored normal ship fected by this action since the job security guarantees, the union passage through the Panama Canal, dredging agreements are not sub­ shop, seniority provisions govern­ but disrupted land transportation ject to review until June, 1958. and communications throughout Meanwhile, following two months the zone while it lasted. of negotiations, a contract has been The rains, which set a new high signed between the District and the for the month of November, ended British Yukon Navigating Com­ Because of the press of news a long drought which had cut elec­ pany, a West Coast operator, pro­ developments In Robin Line, tric power generation in the Canal viding for increased wages and Canada and elsewhere in mari­ Zone and shipping through the penalty rates, a welfare plan, paid time and the union movement, Canal. But the welcome rains also annual vacations and statutory hol­ the second of a series of SEA­ caused a number of slides and idays. The agreement, which went FARERS LOG article dealing washouts along the banks of the into effect this month, was the first with Herman E. Cooper has canal. In the Gatun area three signed in the District's current ne­ had to be postponed. Prep­ slides and a washout on the Pan­ gotiations being carried on through­ aration of this material is now ama Railroad caused delays to six out Canada. Wages under the new contract going forward and the articles passenger and several freight are considered precedent-setting in trains. will appear in subsequent edi­ Canadian maritime. Pay for ABs Eight other slides were reported tions. - The LOG appreciates the in­ on the Trans-Isthmian highway was increased from $228 to $345 terest shown by its readers in breaking communications between per month while cooks' wages this and other LOG features the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts for jumped from $258 to $35511 month. and apologizes to them for im­ four hours. Telephone communi­ All wages will now be based on a posing on their patience. Fu­ cations on the Atlantic side were forty-hour week with overtime ture articles, as promised, will down and several power failures re­ rates paid for work in excess of Aerial view of new Alcoa Steamship terminal at Port Newark, NJ, eight hours a day or forty hours deal with Mr. Cooper's role ported. following shift from Brooklyn piers the company formerly occupied. The shortage of rainfall had a week. within the trade imion move­ Both Alcoa and Waterman-Pan-Atlantic, located nearby, now Overtime rates are $2.50 an hour threatened to reduce water depths ment and other relevant mrthave all terminal operations in New York area concentrated at in Gatun Lake below levels needed for ABs and oilers and $3.50 an ters. by ships. hour for cooks and pursers. Port Newark. Useful Atom Ships 10 Years Off 5F Looks For Pick-Up Canada Opens Lake Pacts; Coast Pay Up To $345 Panama Has Water Again New Terminal For Alcoa Second Cooper Article Delayed 'm r liK � 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 22, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIRST ROBIN VOTE: SIU, 25 – NMU, 5 INT’L LABOR BACKS CANADA STRIKE SIU-CONTRACTED WILLIS TUGBOATS FIGHT NMU RAID NEW ‘WRECK’ PLAN ON WC NMU RAIDING WILLIS FLEET MTD, SIU SESSIONS SET ON EVE OF AFL-CIO MEET FIFTH COAL BEED SHIP HEADED FOR LAY-UP ASK FEDERAL PLAN FOR US AGED SEATRAIN READIES TRAILER SERVICE FOR ’58 TRYOUT ‘INFORMED MEMBERS BEST UNION SAFEGUARD’ - HALL SUPERTANKER UNLOADS OIL: NEVER TOUCHES A DOCK RRS OPEN NEW WAR ON COASTWISE SHIPS MOBILE SEES BIG POLAND GRAIN RUN UNION ‘LICENSE’ RULED ILLEGAL NY – MONTREAL ‘SEAWAY’ SOUGHT ROBIN MEN GET ROUSING HAND IN BALT. BROWNING ARRANGING LAKES-ATLANTIC RUN BME AMENDMENTS REFERENDUM NY LOOKS AHEAD TO SHIP VOTE SIU-HIWD SIGNS PIPELINE BOATS USEFUL ATOM SHIPS 10 YEARS OFF CANADA OPENS LAKE PACTS; COAST PAY UP TO $345 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/22/1957 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. XIX, No. 24 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b5220081dfe57dd30c4a7a76cb2eb000.PDF 9c7f0d004edba03a9e5d255d1fa510ea PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG "frpcir.lAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT « AFL-CIO • ''Jv < - .-hi Story On Page 3 MTD Key To Sea Unity—Meany Story On Page 3 Lauds MTD Unity Role Addressing the Maritime Trades Department con­ vention in Atlantic City, AFL-CIO President George Meany stressed the value of MTD as the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine unions in the merged labor movement. Meany spoke in advance of the national AFL-CIO con­ vention which opened yesterday in the New Jersey resort city. On the rostrum with him was S1U - A & G secretary treasurer Paul Hall who, as MTD president, wel­ comed Meany and some 60 delegates from 12 AFL-CIO unions. (Story on Page 3.) Sherwood vote draws happy grin from Robin Gray crewman Nick Wuchina. Robin Gray men. voted SlU 24-3 later that day. Two other Robin ships voted SlU since then. (Story on Page 2.) 300 Papers Compete: LOG Wins 4 Prizes in AFL-CIO Contest —Story on Page 2 . t In Coast Guard helicopter hovers over^Olliae in row head after a collision in dense fog between the SlU-manned Claiborne (left) and the Liberian vessel Ellin last week about 13 miles cbwnstream from New Orleans. Both ships had damage above the waterline but no injuries were reported. The cause of the collision is not yet clear. The Coast Guard is investigating. .: i �r»t* Tiro SEAFARERS December 6, 1957 LOG SlU SWEEPS FIRST FOUR ROBIN SHIPS BY 108-13 COUNT An overwhelming pro-SIU majority has been cast by crewmembers of the first four Robin Line ships to vote in the National Labor Relations Board election in the fleet. Smarting at^muster enough strength to being forced to work un­ on the ballot. der the National Maritime The need for a new election de­ veloped with the start of an NMU Union agreement, Seafar­ raid on Seafarers' jobs after Rob­ ers on the ships piled up a in Line was purchased by MooreMcCormack last spring. The new total count of 108 votes for owners announced then that Rob­ the SIU. The NMU drew only in Line would be operated as a 13 votes. separate division, maintaining ser­ The ship-by-ship totals thus vice on the South and East Afri­ tar are; Robin Sherwood; SIU, 25 can subsidy run. It was also indi­ —NMU, 5; Robin Gray: SIU 24, cated at the time that existing con­ tracts and hiring obligations would Voting on the fifth Robin be retained. Not satisfied with this status, the Line ship, the Robin Mowbray, was expected to take, place to­ NMU subsequently got the com­ day in New York. The out­ pany to place the ships under the come on this ship was in doubt NMU contract, disregarding the de­ as the NMU had succeeded in sires of the crewmembers on the getting a number of replace­ ships involved. The company then ments aboard this vessel in the forced crewmembers to work un­ time since Moore-McCormack der the NMU agreement and start­ ordering replacements from had taken over the ships last ed NMU halls. spring. Three other ships will The NMU followed up this con­ vote this month. cession by openly attempting to —NMU, 3; Robin Kirk: SIU, 33— NMU, 0; Robin Locksley, SIU, 26 —NMU, 5. The heavy SIU majorities came in the face of a ceaseless barrage of pro-NMU propaganda to which Seafarers have been subjected over the last four months. Includ­ ed in the propaganda pitch were personal letters from NMU Presi­ dent Joseph Curran promising full NMU books free of initiation fees and other assorted advantages to Seafarers if they would support the NMU raid in the fleet. NMU replacements shipped aboard the Robin Line vessels also joined in the pleas, but were told by Seafarers to swap their NMU books for a C-card in the SIU. With sure defeat staring them in the face, NMU representatives have been raising "objections" aft­ er each ship is voted. The "objec­ tions" consist of reiterating that the Board was "wrong in ordering tlue elections in the first instance." Early Certification Asked The SIU has maintained that these "objections" are of no merit since they do not make any spe­ cific charges as to the conduct of the election. The SIU is asking for early certification so that it can negotiate with Moore-McCormack, the owners of the Robin Line fleet, for a collective bargaining agree­ ment. Until the NMU raid, the SIU had enjoyed 17 years of uninter­ rupted collective bargaining rela­ tions with Robin Line, winning an election in the fleet back in 1940 by a 199 to one count after the NMU had been unable then to " 'i Bull Injunction Reversecl WASHINGTON—Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan granted the Bull Steamship Co. a limited stay until December 16 to allow it to try an appeal to the high court over a Cir­ cuit Court ruling favorable to the SIU. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals had upheld the SIU's right to picket by"*"" Walter Bruchhausen "must be set while the MEBA and overturning a lower court in­ aside" under the Norris-LaGuardia installations MM&P maintained their lines. junction issued October 1. Act of 1932. Federal law bars In­ Bull Line subsequently obtained a The appeals court order also voided a similar injunction against picketing by the Mas­ ters, Mates & Pilots and the Ma­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion in separate wage disputes with the company. The SIU struck Bull Line last August 19 and the deck and engine officers set up their own picketlines two days later. Company operations resumed after all picketing was banned about six weeks ago. Picketing Upheld In its opinion upholding picket­ ing by the three unions, the .threeman appeals tribunal said the orig­ inal orders by District Court Judge Home For Chrisfmasf Hot While Raid's On "I wanted to be home for Christmas this year, but this is more important." That's how Seafarer Nick Wuchina summed up the outlook of the crew of the Robin Gray, which voted 24 to 3 in favor of the SiU two * weeks ago. Wuchina is one of v/ives in its desperate efforts to get its hooks into Seafarers' jobs. the Seafarers who have been "Robin Line never was my idea junctions against peaceful picket­ Federal order barring picketing by ing In a labor dispute. the officers, while an SIU appeal "No one controverts that this is to the Circuit Court was pending. a peaceful strike," the appeals With all pickets banned by court judges pointed out. order, BuU Line ships began mov­ "The mandate of the Norris-La­ ing again while all three unions Guardia Act has been an expres­ pressed their appeals. sion of national policy for many The Circuit Court order, handed years," thfe opinion continued. "If down November 21, set a 15-day this policy is to be changed it period during which the lower should, be changed by Congress, court's strike bans were to be and not by judicial legislation or lifted. Justice Harian's temporary inventiveness." stay prolonged this period until It was regarded as a complete December 16. Should the Supreme vindication for the SIU's legal and Court refuse to hear the company economic position since the strike appeal, the injunction would be began. lifted shortly afterward. SIU at­ Also pending on the legal front torneys had attempted to get the is a separate Injunction proceed­ Circuit Court to speed up the ing by Bull Line in New York lifting of the ban before the 19 State Supreme Court, which was days ran out today. ^ postponed during the Union's ap­ Wage Talk Breakdown peal against the Federal injunction; Seafarers began manning the The company lost its bid for a tem­ picketlines at the Bull Line's porary state injunction in Septem­ Brooklyn terminal in'^August fol­ ber and then re-petitioned for a lowing the breakdown of negotia­ permanent anti-strike order. The tions under the wage reopening original petition was also turned clause of the SIU agreement with down on the grounds of peaceful the company. An impasse was picketing. reached after many weeks of talks At the same time, the Federal over SIU demands for parity with District Court proceeding got un­ the West Coast unions on overtime derway, and eventually proved and penalty pay scales, plus an successful for the company. Fol­ across-the-board 20 percent wage lowing the first injunction issued increase, all retroactive to July 1, by Judge Bruchhausen, SIU pick­ 1957. ets were removed from company In separate negotiations under the annual wage reviews provided for in their contracts with Bull, the MM&P and MEBA sought a six percent increase plus additional compensation for the deck and en­ gine officers. riding the Robin Line ships since of the ideal run," Wuchina said, last June in the fight to repel the "but I'm sticking with it until all National Maritime Union's raid in these ships are SIU again." the fleet. "When we came Into Baltimore this trip," Wuchina said, "my wife came from home to visit me. She would have liked me home too^ut she gave me a pep talk instead about sticking to the ship until it's all over." Wuchina had a brief comment Continuing a pattern of many years standing, the SEA­ en the NMU's efforts to wheedle FARERS LOG was awarded four prizes in the annual jour­ and pressure SIU men to drop their SIU affiliations or get off the ship. nalism contest of the International Labor Press Association. "It didn't work at all," he said. The LOG won a first award-* When the ship came into port, he among international publica­ of the International Ladies Gar­ said, NMU officials would swarm tions for the best front page ment Workers Union. Last year, under slightly differ­ aboard and try to comer a Seafarer in the news format, and three cer­ and talk up the NMU. "Our guys tificates of merit (second prizes) in ent rules, the LOG won six awards, would just walk away and leave the category of general editorial a first prize for the best cartoon, excellence, editorial cartoon and a second prize for general editorial Dec. 6, 1957 Vol. XX, No. 1 them," he said. excellence, a second for best fronj; 'The NMU men in the crew written editorial. would peddle the same line. They There were five categories in all, page, a third for best editorial and kept offering us full books in the with the LOG winning awards in honorable mention for best feature article. There were no third prizes NMU, but when we told them in four of the five. PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer ' return that we would help them, Winner of the top award for gen­ or honorable mentions this year. In 1955 and 1953, the LOG HERBEHI BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA get a C-card in the SIU as a fair eral editorial excellence in the aiAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN EPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZII., Staff exchange they quickly dropped he international field was the Retail, took the top "editorial excellence Writers. Bnj MOODY. Gulf Area Repre­ subject." The last trip out, he said," Wholesale and Department Store award." It has placed first or second sentative. the NMU men were "very quiet.' Union's publication "The Record." for this award in four of the last In addition to the NMU pitch on The "Toledo Union Journal," which five years. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers international Union, At­ the ships "Curran sent every crew- entered in both the local union Judging was done by members lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CiO, <75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth member a letter on the ship, and and the central labor body cate­ of the faculty of the Columbia Uni­ •-«00. Entered as second class matter at the Pott Office In Breokiyii, NY, under my wife tells me she got a letter gories, won two firsts in each cate­ versity Graduate School of Journal­ MM Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ism. More than 300 national, local addressed to me from the NMU at gory. home." It appears that the NMU The top editorial cartoon award and ceptral. labor body publications ^was trying to "convert" Seafafersi, waaj-\^9i^;by• Jus^ice,^' publication w^ qqier^d;'-M SEAFARERS LOG •in ; raid the fleet. Letters were sent out over Curran's signature urg­ ing Seafarers to^uit their union and come into the NMU. Very heavy pressure was exerted on Sea­ farers to quit the ships or turn in their union books. The SIlJ's an­ swer was to file a petition to give crewmembers the right to choose the union they wanted, rather than the union the operators chose. All smiles now thai the voting results ore in, a quortet of crewmembers from the Robin Gray show the boxscore in the Robin Line NLRB vote-on their ship shortly after the ballots were counted. Pic­ tured holding the sign while other Seafarers in the NY hall join them (I to r) ore Walter Schultz, SUP; A. Bagley, Charles Scofield and F. Nelson. ThejGroy voted SIU 24-3. Log Awarded Four Labor Press Prizes SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers ore expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram i[be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: December 11 December 26 January 8 January 22 vir-' \ ' y/'i i �SEAFARERS December 9, 1957 MTD Convention Attions The following are some of the major actions approved by delegates to the MTD convention; • A coordinated organizing effort on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. • A demand for a union voice in long-range maritime planning. • Support of fish and cannery unions against cheap imports. • Abolition of MSTS-operated commercial ships. • Support of "50-50", Public Health Hospitals. • Denunciation of anti-union "right-to-work" laws. • Denunciation of transfers. • Demand for full legal recognition for maritime hiring halls. , • Support of Canadian SIU strike. Full details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG . Pare Tbree LO^ Extend 5IU Health Center Facilities To Mobile^ H'Orleans MOBILE—^Two temporary no-cost medical facilities to serve Seafarers and their families in the Gulf began operating here and in New Orleans during the past two weeks under the first seamen's medical program in maritime. Both were in full swing^ ^ had been open for some by the erid of this week to examinations and diagnos­ center time previously. provide complete medical tic services s'milar to those In New Orleans, exams are being offered at the SIU medical given at the clinic headed by Dr. Meany Calls MTD Best Vehicle For M'time Unity center in New York since last April. All three facilities are maintained by the Seafarers \ Arthur N. Houston, at 912 Union Street. The Mobile facility for Seafarers Is maintained by Dr. Ar­ thur Amendola and Dr. Andrew Henderson at 259 St. Francis Street. Each center Is only min­ utes away from the SHJ hall In that city. Appointments for examinations are arranged through the SIU Wel­ fare Services Department in each port, often on the same day an exam is desired. The results are available the day following the exam. In cases where actual treat­ ment is necessary, the Seafarers are referred to private physicians or the US Public Health Service facilities in each port. The USPHS now has only an outpatient clinic here in Mobile. All hospitalization cases are referred to the New Or­ leans PHS hospital. The Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department is headed by Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical di­ rector, from the SIU medical cen­ ter in Brooklyn at Third Avenue and 21st Street. Welfare Plan Medical Department. The purpose of the program is to prevent illness, or detect ailments before they reach the serious stage. The temporary medical programs ATLANTIC CITY—-AFL-CIO President George Meany said he would like to see the AFL- here and in New Orleans were set CIO Maritime Trades Department serve as the vehicle of unity for all of maritime, in an ad­ up under contract arrangements dress at the Department's convention last Tuesday. Meany declared that all marine unions with established facilities in both cities until permanent centers can belong in the Maritime Trades'* ; ; be set up. In the interim, SIU men the AFL-CIO, Meany declared that where they can best achieve and their families will have full if the movement is to go forward their objectives. use of the facilities. it must be free of outside controls, The Depaj'ment also heard SIU whether those of employers, poli­ Exams are now available at fullySecretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, who ticians, Government or racketeers. equipped private clinics that offer is preslden. of the MTD, declare Unions dedicated to bread and head-to-toe physical check-ups. that the naritime trades had butter trade union issues, as they plus complete laboratory, x-ray and glowing future on the Great Lakes should be, cannot function prop­ cardiograph services. The opera­ and the Seaway where an esti­ erly if racketeering exists in any tion began in New Orleans last mated 25,000 new jobs will be section of the labor movement, he week and in Mobile this past Mon­ created. He placed stress on co­ day. said. He pointed out that they ordinated organizing by member face adverse reaction in Labor Similar arrangements on a tem­ unions of the Department as the Board elections, in legislation and porary basis are expected to be in­ best way to achieve growth. in world-wide Communist propa­ stituted shortly in Baltimore, un­ The MTD convention, first since ganda. Consequently, the only ac­ der the SIU medical center pro­ the merger of the AFL-CIO, re­ tion the Federation can take is to gram first proposed last year. flected the continuing growth of expel unions in which racket ele­ Four permanent installations were the Department. Sixty delegates ments have a foothold. planned under this program, and were present representing 12 in­ the first of these, one block from Answering critics of the expul­ ternational unions with a total sion tactic, he declared that long­ the SIU headquarters hall in membership of 200,000 in the mari­ shoremen in the AFL-ousted In­ -Brooklyn, has been In operation time industry. Three of these in­ ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ over six months. AFL-CIO president George ternational unions, the Marine ciation were better off today than At the present time, until the Meany stressed vital role of Enginers Beneficial Association, before expulsion. Their leaders, kinks can be worked out, exams the American Federation of Tech­ MTD for marine unity as he he said, had to deliver because are being given to Seafarers only. nical Engineers and the Interna­ spolce to MTD convention. they were under pressure by the However, it is likely that by the tional Brotherhood of Boilermak­ ers, had joined MTD in the past or when they do arise, before ac­ AFL action and by opposition jend of this month wives, children two years. The newcomers re­ tion is taken to see if we cannot groups such as the International and dependent parents of SIU men ceived a warm welcome from the get together and get some kind of Brotherhood of Longshoremen. will find the facilities available to agreement in the maritime field The net effect has been beneficial. them at least one day a week. The Long - simmering discontent convention. In his opening remarks to the family aspects of the medical pro­ among members of the National In his address, Meany touched that will prevent the situation from delegates. Hall welcomed the three gram first went into effect in New Maritime Union over the blacklist on the dispute between the SIU getting any worse." York two months ago, after the scheme formalized by the union Turning to the problems facing (Continued on page 14) and the National Macitime Union with the American Merchant Ma­ over American Coal and other is­ rine Institute last spring has now sues. Referring to meetings he readhed a climax with the forma­ had held with representatives of tion of an opposition group to the the two unions on the subject, he said, "The attitude of Paul Hall WASHINGTON—The prospect loomed this week that American Coal Shipping may be­ NMU administration. The campaign by the opposition has been constructive, no question come a one-ship fleet in the hot too distant future. The Federal Maritime Board is taking steps about it. He will fight for what he to have the Casimir Pulaski returned to the reserve fleet on the ground that conditions "do is centered against a series of 17 constitutional amendments now thinks is right and he will fight being voted on by NMU members. for his own—the same as we all not exist" to justify continu-*^ will. But I want to say that at ing its charter for another proach indicates that the Board They cover company discrimina­ It has been greeted by a typically will refuse to renew all charters tion against hiring Seafarers and hysterical outburst by NMU-presi­ these meetings he had been pre­ year. the firing of SIU men who subse­ dent Joseph Curran and other The action taken against the from now on as they expire. pared to make concessions in the Pulaski, the first US ship deliv­ Whatever the Board's decision, quently obtained jobs on the coal NMU officials. In the Nov. 21st interests of harmony. ered to the company, indicates the economic squeeze in the form ships under a court-ordered senior­ "Pilot" Curran.refei-red to the opAll Unii.-ns Should Belong position group as "termites" and that similar steps will follow of shrinking coal cargoes has ity hiring procedure. "Some concessions have been against the other five Government- caused the lay-up of five of the six Formed as a joint venture of "nameless and gutless characters" made by the other side. But up owned ships. Other Government-owned ships operated coal-hauling railroads and the operating a "racket." to the present time we have been The FMB actually issued a tem­ by ACS. The sixth ship, the Thomas United Mine Workers to expedite signed statements took the same unsuccessful in bringing about the porary finding relating to the Paine, is scheduied to lay up when coal exports to Europe, ACS got tack. type of atmosphere that can weld Pulaski and eight other Govern­ it returns from its present voyage Federal Maritime Board approval Curran's last use of the "gut­ all these maritime unions into the ment-owned ships operated by vari­ as it has no further charter at the to charter 30 reserve fleet Lib- less" label backfired in helping to one place that they belong in the ous steamship companies. The pro­ moment. ertys in October, 1956. Earlier, fol­ destroy a 20-year alliance between AFL-CIO trade union structure— visions of the temporary finding Still operating is the company- lowing its original 30-ship request, the NMU and the Marine Engin­ and that is in a department char­ allow the operators to request a owned Coal Miner which has not it indicated that it might ask for eers Beneficial Association. tered by the AFL-CIO which is hearing and file objections to the carried any coal in several months. 50 more. The rank and filers are voicing this particular department." However, following the reactiva­ their opposition primarily through It is presently on a grain run. Ships Board's proposed action. Referring to a recent meeting Burden On Operators in lay-up at the present moment tion of the first six ships, the Gov­ a four-page tabloid-size "NMU Con­ Delegate Committee held with Hall and Currau on the However, Washington observers are the Harry Glucksman, Cleve­ ernment ordered a halt to further vention American Coal dispute, Meany said, reported that the FMB approach land Abbe, Martha Berry, Walter breakouts because of the company's News" published in St. Louis, "I talked wdth Paul only as late as was a new one in that it puts the Hines Page and the Pulaski. Some labor policies. Then as coal rates which solicits membership beefs last week and I had a conference burden of proof for justifying con- of them have been inactive for began falling off, the company and contributions to a post office with him and Joe Curran. I do not tinua^on of charters on the oper­ more than two months. sought to move tramp cargoes on box address in Houston, Texas. aay we made a great deal of prog­ ator himself. Previously, the FMB Charges Processed some of its ships, despite the terms The publication appeared shortly ress. I think we agreed at least findings were that "conditions do In the interim, the processing of of the original charters authorizing before a' month-lo.ng referendum on what the problem is and I think exist" for continuing charters, and SIU unfair labor practice charges the hauling of coal only. Its re­ on the amendments got underway. Opposition to the amendments we agreed on some things we any objections usually came from against the company is still going quest this fall for authority to carry centers on the proposals to extend should not do. met sharp opposition scrap cargoes tramp ship operators who had to forward. National Labor Relations "We have at least agreed that prove that Government ships were Board examiners began looking from both tramp and berth oper­ the period between NMU convenT^e will try before tjhese trials arise. .unfair competition. The neW : . into the charges several weeks ago. ators. (Continiieicf'^eh- page 14) Blacklist Stirs NMU Opposition .t.! I FMB May Reclaim Coal Ships ' ^1 �Pate Four SEAFARERS LOG 'December 6, 1959 It Must Be A Fish Story .'nV SIU dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) appears to be spinning a tall one about "the big one that got away" for NY port agent William Mulcahy center) and secretary-treasurer Victor Turpin, both of the SlU-o filiated Atlantic Fishermen's Union. The two officials visited SIU headquarters last week. SUP Vote Starts; 50 Seeking Of tire SAN FRANCISCO—Voting is underway among members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in their annual election of union officials. Although over 170 members were nominated for the 17 positions, only 50"*"" had the seatime and other re­ Weisberger is running for the posi­ of secretary-treasurer, he was quirements necessary to run tion unopposed when chosen for that for office. Six of the 50 candidates are un­ opposed for office. They are Morris Weisherger, who is running for the position of secretary-treasurer; Hai-ry Johnson for assistant secre­ tary; Joe Pohorence for San Fran­ cisco dispatcher; Ed Coester for Seattle agent; Gordon Ellis for Wil­ mington agent and William Arm­ strong for New York agent. The other positions to be filled are patrolmen in San Francisco, Seattle, Wilmington and New York; and agents in Portland and Honolulu. Heaviest competition ap­ peared In the race for Portland patrolman where nine candidates are contesting for the position, and for Wilmington patrolman, with seven members on the ballot. In addition to the election of patrol­ men and agents, five SUP building corporation trustees will also be elected by the membership. Several members who held offi­ cial positions last year and were nominated again decided not to run for another term. Among then, were Ragnvald Johansen, Seattle agent; R. G. Anderson, Wilmington agent; Carl Christiansen, Honolulu agent and A1 Maniscalco, San Fran­ cisco patrolman. Although this is the first time Send Documents On Baby Benefit . All Seafarers who expect to apply for the SIU $200 mater­ nity benefit and are currently eligible for it—having one day's seatime in the past 90 days and 90 days in 1956—are urged to send in all necessary documents when filing for the benefit. Payment will be made speedily when the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan receives the baby's birth certificate, the Seafarer's marriage certificate and discharges showing eligi­ bility seatime, Photostats are acceptable in place of originals. ' ' tntr — - • -i« • position to fill out the term of Harry Lundeberg who died last January. Weisberger was chosen under the SUP constitution, which calls for the headquarters member­ ship to nominate and elect any qualified member to fill official vacancies that occur during the year. Lakes SIU Confident Of Win In Vote DETROIT—Members of the SIU Great Lakes District are awaiting action by the National Labor Re­ lations Board which they expect will lead to the certification of the union in the Tomlinson Fleet. A collective bargaining election was held in the fieet recently, but the Labor Board has impounded the ballots for the time being as a re­ sult of unfair practice charges by a local union of'the Steelworkers. The Great Lakes District won quick action on its bid for an elec­ tion in October when the crew of the Ball Brothers, one of the Tom­ linson fleet, walked off their ship in protests against company stall­ ing of the vote. The operator then quickly agreed to remove road­ blocks to an election. The District is confident that it has won an ample majority of crewmembers in the non-union fleet, pointing to the objections raised by the Steelworkers as a virtual concession of an SIU Great Lakes victory. It now remains for the NLRB to dispose of the charges. The Tomlinson fleet had been the target of a previous campaign by the steel local in 1955,. but it; vvas defeated at that time. DONT SKIN YOURSELF ALIVE! Nobody would knowingly dip fheir hands In a barrel-full of lye. But someflmes boiler compound on ships Is used for jobs for which It was never Intended. For Instance, when there's a tough soogee job to do, the temp­ tation becomes strong to short-cut It by substituting boiler compound for old-fashioned soap and hot water. The Seafarer who yields to that temptation Is likely to spend a few weeks In the hospital grow­ ing a new layer of skin for his hands. Boiler compound, being extremely caustic, belongs In only one placeIn the boiler where It dissolves scale Instead of skin. In the long run, soap and water can do the same job, and as the admen say, "It's kind and gentle to the hands." j An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ �December 6p 1957 SEAFARERS QUESTION: How do you think the SlU shipboard safety program is progressing and what suggestions do you hove? (Asked of Seafarers in the Baltimore hall.) Roy Lundquist, bosnn: Safety Dan Clierry, 2nd electrician: The program is moving along, but you precautions are not taken seriously enough, and that can never do too goes for the offi­ much. One of the cers too. The things I'd sug­ program needs gest, in my de­ more of a push partment, is to so everybody will take the resistors understand for the winches what's needed. off the deck and Sure, boat drills put them in the are a pain, but house. A little neglecting them bit of moisture or even a bug can put them out of doesn't do anybody any good. When the chips are down, every­ shape at the worst time. body has to know his job. William Nickel, messman: Every 4> $ 4i department has a job to do on Graham M. Bowdre, electrician: safety, but you If it can improve one item each often can't get trip, that's prog­ the officers to un­ ress. A ship's as derstand what's safe as the old important - in the man wants it to gSlley and messbe; if he sees to room. In heavy it the crew knows seas you've got to its regular jobskeep the mess as well as its decks dry and all emergency dut­ gear secured or ies, and that gear you're in trouble. You can have is replaced or re­ plenty of injuries Just from loose paired when needed, there's no chairs when the ship is rolling, problem. Knowing what to do for each kind of fire is very important. t "t 4" Donald Coburn, FWT: We always run into-trouble on tankers over the pumproom grating. Moisture and rust corrodes the grating and before you know it's falling apart. The trouble is they wait to re­ place it until it's ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—The twobad in 3-4 places. year-old AFL-CIO opened, its sec­ We had a casu­ alty on my last ship when a man ond convention here in Convention Hall yesterday. The Federation fell from there. was formed December 5, 1955, ending a 21-year split In the ranks of American labor. AFL - CIO President George Meany said that the delegates to the convention may "look with pride at the accomplishments of two years" and look forward to the challenges of the future. The pur­ pose of the convention will be to A skin diver has reported find­ discuss and decide many problems ing the burial place of the famous now facing the nation's trade vessel Bounty, which had beem unions, from internal housecleanscuttled by mutineers 167 years ago ing to international situations. One of the big issues facing ^e off Pitcairn Island in the Pacific 1,200 delegates to the convention Ocean. Luis Marden, skin diver and will be the possible expulsion of undersea photographer, said he four member unions, the Interna­ found the grave of the ship in 30 tional Brotherhood of Teamsters, feet ,of water in the turbulent the Bakery and Confectionery wdters of Bounty Bay. Marden, Workers, The Distillery, Rectifying aided by two Pitcaim natives, and Wine Workers and the Laundry found dozens of sheathing nails, Workers International Union. These some hull fittings, an oarlock and unions had been suspended for fragments of copper sheathing, all failure to, comply with the Fed­ heavily covered with lime, scat­ eration's directives to restrain their operations. tered around the bay bottom. A last minute move is underway The mutiny on the Bounty is one of the most famous in maritime to prevent the expulsion of the history. The ship had started a Teamsters, the largest single union voyage from England to the Pa­ within the Federation. The move cific in 1787 under the command came just 24 hours before the of Captain William Bligh, the proto­ scheduled ouster. The convention will hear a direct type of the "bucko" skipper. Harsh discipline spread discontent among appeal from two factions of the the crew. A mutiny broke out and Distillery Workers union after a the captain and 18 loyal crew- near riot broke up their convention. menibers were forced into an open The trouble began when union monitor Peter McGavin announced boat in mid-ocean. Good to his oath to see them to the convention that voting would "hanged from the highest yardarm" be by secret ballot and by delegate in the British navy, Bligh sailed strength. Former officers of the the boat some 4,000 miles to the union stormed the platform and Timor Archipelago, and later to disrupted the meeting, which then Tahiti where he attended the trial split Into two camps. Another big problem facing the of some of the mutineers. But part of the crew, including Fletcher convention will be the growing Christian, the leader of the mutiny, trend of "right-to-work" laws. The escaped with the ship to Pitcairn delegates will probably try for a Island where Christian ordered her more unified approach to stem scuttled to conceal their place of these laws on both a national and statewide level. •exile. $1 AFL-CIO Convention Underway Diver Finds 'Bounty' Of Mutiny Fame Pare Five LOG ^ '-'r Int'l Labor Widens Ban On Struck Canada Ships MONTREAL—A tightening ring of international labor cooperation is putting increasing pressure on the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., to bargain with the SIU Canadian District. Efforts by the company to recruit strikebreakers for the ships and effect their transfer to the flag"*" of Trinidad have been thwart­ ships after union members rejected $204 a month for ABs, to bring the ed as unions all around the a 15-percent two-stage wage offer. ships up to standard. Subsequently, globe have rallied to the strikers' The Canadian District, in negotia­ the union reduced its demands to tions that begaft more than a year 20 percent and struck the ships on cause. The latest groups to offer formal ago, had asked for a 30 percent in­ July 4th when this offer was turned support to the strikers are the crease over the Existing scale of down. powerful Iriternacional Confedera­ tion of Free Trade Unions and the British Trades Union Congress. Previously the strikers had pledges of aid froni the Canadian Labor Congress,, the. International Transportworkcrs Federation and from the 'Trinidad seamen's union, aswell as from the SIU of North America and its affiliates. Members of the SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine En­ The five Canadian National gineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association ships that left this port one night began voting on a proposed merger plan this week, while with skeleton creWs of officers MEBA representatives attend-——; ——^^ aboard have gotten as far as Hall- ed their first AFL-CIO Mari­ a 90-day referendum on the pro­ fax where they have again tied up posed merger with the BME. A 60time Trades Department con­ with the three other vessels in the vention in Atlantic City. day referendum by the BME on the fleet. Previous efforts to recruit West Indian seamen for the ships -The MEBA application for MTD same issue also got underway De­ affiliation was revealed.ten days cember 1, and was coupled with had failed. ago, sOon after a joint BME-MEBA a vote on a proposed BME con­ Protest Transfet-s committee reached agreement for stitution. In its pledge of support, the a merger by January 1, 1960. A The BME also announced the re­ ICFTU, through general secretary trial period leading toward the ceipt of a "provisional charter as J. N. Oldenbroek, said that his final merger will go into effect a division of the National MEBA" organization "protests in the strongest terms the decision to following ratification of the in­ and the provisional appointment transfer the vessels' registry." The terim plan by members of both of its president. Raymond McKay, as a member of the MEBA execu­ message to the Canadian Minister unions., tive committee and the subcom­ Affiliation Bid Significant of Labor added that the world Announcement of the MEBA bid mittee of the MEBA executive labor organization fully supported the earlier stand taken by the In­ for affiliation was hailed as "high­ committee. The two committees ternational Transportworkers Fed­ ly significant" by MTD president are the MEBA's policy-making bod­ eration of which the S,IU is a Paul' Hall "because it represents ies between its annual conventions. McKay's appointment is con­ member. "This includes any inter­ the first time, since the AFL-CIO national action necessary," the merger, that a former CIO mari­ tingent on the outcome of the ref­ time union has moved to join the erendum balloting in_both unions message said. MTD." He pointed to this as "con­ on the merger plan. Final merger British Boycott The Trades Union Congress of crete evidence that close coopera­ in 1960 will be subject to member­ Britain announced that it would tion and mutual assistance are pos­ ship approval at that time. The merger terms were ham­ instruct its member unions not to sible among maritime unions with­ supply crews to the struck ships. in the framework of the merged mered out at a series of meetings held in Tampa in the wake of a The company greeted this an­ labor movement. Maritime labor unity, within the BME-MEBA no-raiding pact signed nouncement with the complaint tiiat the action would "injure the AFL-CIO, has now. progressed to a year ago. Retain Autonomy ability of the company" to continue the point where only two US mari­ During the trial period, both its service. Previously, eight Brit­ time unions still remain outside unions "will retain their identity ish engineers who had been im­ the MTD, Hall added. The application on behalf of the and autonomy, with the BME af­ ported to work the ships refused to go aboard when they discovered 10,000-member engineers union filiating with the MEBA as an on arriving in Canada that the ships was forwarded from MEBA head­ autonomous division, and retaining quarters in Washington by union its ties with the SIU of North were struck. The company attempted to break president Herbert L. Daggett. America," according to the merger Meanwhile, in separate action, plan announcement. BME has been the four-month-old strike of Cana­ dian Seafarers by transferring its MEBA engineers began voting in operating under an SIUNA charter since May, 1949. The plan en­ visages mutual benefits for mem­ bers of both organizations through close cooperation on contract ne­ gotiations, organizing and other activities. The signing of last year's noraiding pact ended a seven-year split between the two unions. It was agreed on after the MEBA an­ nounced the end of a close alliance of 20 years' standing with the Na­ tional Maritime Union and the socalled "AFL-CIO Maritime Com­ mittee." The break with the NMU came after the NMU refused to support the MEBA and the Mas­ ters, Mates & Pilots against the United Mine Workers District 50 In the American Coal beef. Eng'rs Vote On Merger; MEBA At MTD Conclave Speaking Out To Membership Don't Send Your Baggage COD Seafarer Seldon Manard takes the mike at headquarters member­ ship meeting to discuss matter before membership. Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. The Union cannot accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the prospect of having to go to a lot of trou­ ble and red tape with the Rail­ way Express Co. • 'J • �Page Sis SEAFARERS December 6, 1957 LOG Hit Anti-Union Pitch Of Daily Hewspapers NEW ORLEANS—^Railway Clerks President George Harrison has dared the nation's editors to stop slanting news in favor of business and to make an honest effort at objectivity in the treatment of labor,news. Speaking before the conven­ ment given the Teamsters on the tion of the Associated Press Portland and Seattle stories," he November 13 Through November 26 Registered Port . OacK A' Dtcn B •no. A •no. B Staw. A Staw. B Total A Total B Total Rao. 0 23 3 9 3 6 32 6 14 Managing Editors Association, Har­ said. 0 180 58 49 52 229 12 70 rison charged that some editors There were some $500 million 17 4 44 11 16 55 11 4 deliberately go out of their way to embezzled by businessmen last year 51 20 163 slant news to' make labor appear alone, Harrison contended. "Cer 66 25 56 21 229 56 the greater abuser of power, but tainly, there must be many a 31 17 6 6 10 5 6 48 15 neglect to find anything worth­ 'juicy' stoi'y there," he suggested Savannah 1 15 4 4 6 3 1 8 21 while in stories concerning business 3 16 24 2 7 3 2 31 5 misdeeds. 3 21 74 '7 12 25 2 28 86 All labor wants, he said, is a 18 156 11 ,57 39 46 10 195 53 fair shake. "I say that the news­ 3 3 27 12 9 24 12 12 51 papers have failed to. point out that 6 64 18 9 15 29 14 93 31 the dishonesty and racketeering re­ 8 17 50 27 12 7 18 77 vealed before the McClellan Com­ 15 mittee have involved just as many 14 60 12 5 28 19 31 11 88 businessmen as labor leaders—for 11 10 49, 13 37 17 21 14 86 every labor man who took a bribe staw. Staw. Total Total Back Back •no. •no. Total A B B •A • B B A A Rao. or kickback there was a business­ The crew of the SS Del Viento 96 960 143 293 361 370 122 297 Total 1321 man who gave it." has been highly commended by the There are some very obvious rea­ captain and the chief engineer for Shipped sons for the "special" treatment their fine work during the last trip, Port Back Back Back •no. 1^0. ^0. staw. staw. stew. Total Total Total Total given to big business, he said. according to Bob B B A C A B A C C Ship. "Probably it was unfortunate that Spears, ship's Boston 0 1 0 17 9 2 0 8 1 0 4 0 21 the first big witness to tell of delegate. T h New York 7 41 6 44 9 37 15 8 5 122 28 22 172 wrongdoing on the business side captain gave Philadelphia ........... 23 18 . 3 0 7 1 0 22 3 3 63 3 73 came from Sears Roebuck. Sears, special praise to 18 28 10 Baltimore 52 15 2 43 6 2 123 43 10 176 I'm told, is a pretty big advertiser. the deck gang for 2 3 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 3 10 0 13 •Whatever the reason the commit­ giving the vessel Norfolk 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 6 tee hearings suddenly stopped be­ a thorough clean­ Savannah .............. 0 ing, both inside Tampa ................ 5 3 ing front page news in many news­ 3 2 2 0 13 '• 7 3 2 1 5 23 papers." and outside. He Mobile 8 6 • 20 0 18 0 18 0 58 20 76 6 0 As to the editors' contentions said he would be New Orleans. 34 12 42 1 32 12 5 6 108 39 15 12 159 Spears that labor news was "juicy," Harri­ proud to have Lake Charles 9 12 11 1 10 1 33 27 11 7 0 2 62 son recalled the story about the the crew stay aboard for another Houston 37 7 0 17 10 0 78 13 0 24 .30 0 108 General Electric salesmen in New trip. 1 0 6 6 Wilmington 9 3 0 5 0 30 20; 0 York who were providing "call i 40 10 14 2 0 16 6 5 0 40;' : 130 San Francisco. 53 girls" to big appliance buyers. The attempt to cut down on the 0 12 1 23 18 4 0 0 0 .53 0 58 "That could have been developed PHS hospitals has been the subject Seattle stew. stew. stew, Total Back Back Back •no. Total Total 1^0. into a real story, but somehow it of much conversation at recent c B A B A c . 'A : Ship. C A slipped by most papers, and the ships' meetings. Seafarers on the, 77 91 76 291 242 25 200 15 53 1030 Total 13 733^ ones which did run it put a 'boys Chiwawa adopted a resolution to will be boys' sort of label on it." give the. Union's officials all the SIU shipping showed a welcome rise during the past period after it had hit a three"I contrast this with the treat­ moral, financial and physical sup­ port, necessary to fight to retain the y^ear low. A total of 1,030 men were dispatched to jobs, while registration rose again to marine hospitals at their full ,321. The increase in shipping and registration was identical for the two weeks covered strength. After stressing the need of these hospitals for merchant so that the gap between the ' seamen, brother W. A. Tatum, wo figures remained the same ship's delegate, urged the members as before. to write their Congressmen to Nine SIU ports shared in the block any "economy" moves in that shipping advance, and two others area. remained about the same as the The crew of the Warrior also an­ last report. On the upgrade were nounced that they would send let­ Boston, Philadelphia, Tampa, Mo­ BALTIMORE—A large number ters and messages to the officials bile, New Orleans, Lake Charles, of Seafarers and their families en­ mentioned in the SEAFARERS Houston, Wilmington and San WASHINGTON—^Legal moves by tramp shipowners to joyed Thanksgiving Day in the hall LOG concerning recommendations Francisco. Thus all the Gulf ports stop the Maritime Administration from extending charters this year. Turkey dinners were to close the PHS hospitals. listed some improvement. Since served in the cafeteria from 12:30 t 4) 4Seattle and New York were the on Government-owned ships suffered a temporary setback In PM through 3:30 PM followed by Another "good ship"" report status quo" ports this period, the Federal District Court here."*" music and dancing in the Port came from John Wells of the SS West Coast seemed to be bouncing An application for a tempo­ "runaway" flags as causing short­ O'Call. Many of the brothers and Hastings. Outside of a few hours back also. ages of American-flag tonnage from rary restraining order against time to time when heavy "50-50" their wives made a complete day disputed OT, all Baltimore, Norfolk and Savan­ of it. of the depart­ nah showed the only marked de­ the MA was denied, but at the same cargo movements are on tap. A couple of lay-ups caused ship­ ments had the The early lay-ups of the char­ clines. Even so, Baltimore dis­ time Judge John J. Serica said he ping to drop slightly during the same report . . . patched 176 jobs during the pe­ would hold an qarly hearing on an tered ships were almost exclusively past period. There are now five no beefs, every­ application for a preliminary in­ concentrated in NMU-contracted riod. vessels laid up in this port with thing running junction which would have the companies. As was reported in the Most of the rise in registration the Bethcoaster (Calmar) expected smooth. "This is same practical effect. SEAFARERS LOG of October 11, was centered in the steward de­ to go into drydock when she ar­ the last meeting three-fourths of the jobs lost were partment, followed by the deck The tramp operators have asked rives this week. The shipping pic­ of the trip," under NMU contract, involving and engine departments, in that the court to order the Government ture should brighten with the Wells said, "and order. The lag between shipping to pull back chartered ships. They some 1,500 men, which may indi­ prospect of the crewing of the Wild it has been a and registration was also heaviest claim that the charters are making cate why the NMU is attempting Wells Ranger and the Omar Chapman. good one. Every in the culinary department. ^ it difficult for privately-owned ves­ to raid the Robin Line. Additional There were 13 vessels paying off member did his job as it was sup­ lay-ups would also be costly to the sels to find employment. Job activity in terms of the during the last two weeks, seven posed to be done. There were no At last reports there are 56 Gov­ NMU membership. signing on and 16 in transit. The foul-ups, for we had a good crew. three senority groups showed a rise only in the case of class C ernment-chartered ships outstand­ Chilore, Marore, Baltore (Ore); The delegates, B. Winbome in the Little Rock (Fairfield); Winter deck department, K. Smith in the shipping, which accounted for 5 ing, Including the six ships char­ Hills, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); engine, and W. Burten in the gal­ percent of the jobs shipped. The tered to American Coal Shipping. Young America, Wild Ranger ley, all did a fine job in keeping a class A proportion remained as is, Many of these vessels are idle. An­ while class B dropped to 24 per­ other 78 ship charters have been (Waterman); National Liberty smooth running ship." cent of the total. All of the class terminated with the vessels being (Amer. Waterways); Josefina (Lib. jobs were handled by seven redelivered to the Maritime Ad­ Nav.); Flomar, Kenmar (Calmar) 'Oports, none of them, as in the last ministration. Isbrandtsen is the and the Emilia (Bull) paid off while period, on the West Coast, biggest charterer at the' moment the Chilore, Marore, Baltore (Ore); The following is the forecast with seven ships, followed by Amer­ Yorkmar (Calmar); Young America Seafarers overseas who want port by port: ican Coal with six. The remaining (Waterman); Steel Rover (Isthmian) to get in touch with headquar­ ships are scattered about among and the National Liberty (Amer. Boston: Slow . . . New York: ters in a hurry can do so by 21 ship operators. Waterways) signed on. cabling the Union at its cable Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair r. . The tramps have long been The in-transit vessels included •address, SEAFARERS NEW Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Slow Savannah: Quiet . . . Tampa: vociferous objectors to breakouts, the Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Roamer YORK. (Alcoa); Robin Sherwood, Robin Use of this address will assure Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New claiming that they contribute to the Kirk (Robin); Oren^ar, Bethcoaster )cedy transmission on all mes­ Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Charles: "boom and bust" pattern on steam­ (Callnar); Mankato Victory (Vic. sages and faster service for the Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wil­ ship rates. On the other hand, mari­ mington: Fair . . . San Francisco: time observers haye pointed to the Carriers) and the Ci.trus Packer, men involved. heavy transfers of tramps to Good ... Seattle: Goo^ Morn'jng Light (Waterjpajol.j. —^*. .It 1——-T -1 Seafarers In Action Large Turnout On Turkey Day In Baltimore I Court To Hear Tramps' Case Against Breakouts PHOTOS sro/zies Union Has Cable Address vi;- ' .' % w< ?o£r/zy m- M'Wifhik �Deeember 8; 19S7 SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG Page Sevea Sandcaptain Now New Yorker Si Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu Watch Quality In Kid's TogsA Chicago mother has sounded a call to rebellion against the shoddiness of children's garments she has recently bolight. Mrs.'James Good writes; "Why is it so many of the clothes I buy for my family are slipshod work? I just returned a T-shirt and underpants I bought for my little girl. The first time I washed them the seams parted and I was darned If I was going to mend something brahd new. I have many friends who complain about the poor construction of garments." There's a marked difference in quality between cheap and expensive children's clothing. The "cheap" clothing (actually not very cheap), is notorious especially for these defects which parents must guard against when buying: . —^Narrow seams and hems of trousers and dresses with no room for letting out. —^The use of "sizing" to give the material body, which washes out In laundering. —Skimping oii material so that a size 8 from one manufacturer may be no roomier than a better manufacturer's 6. Back in service again, this time in New York harbor,' SlU-monned dredge Sandcoptoin is currently —Knitted fabrics in tee shirts or polo shirts made of merely carded working on Port Authority pier construction in Brooklyn. Lost job was offshore channel dredging in cotton unevenly woven so there are thin spots which soon wear through, and so loosely woven they quickly become baggy. Venezuela. What also irritates parents is that kid^' clothing sometimes seems NEW YORK—Seafarers manning the dredge Sandcaptain started work last week on to cost almost as much as their own. Children's dresses cost less, but many blouses cost as much as mother's. Boys' tee shirts cost almost what is hoped will be a two-year tour of duty on a waterfront improvement project in and as much as their father's. around the Port of New York. Mrs. Good did exactly the right thing in returning the unsatisfactory The vessel, which had beenfshirt and pants. The only way parents are going to drive shoddy gar­ in lay-up since completing a' the Hilton (Bull), Graiii Trader were the Royal Oak, Cantigny (Citments off the market is to reject them. two - year channel - dredging (Grainfleet), Antinous (Waterman), ies Service); Flomar, Kenmar (CalBut shoddy garments need to be rejected at the counter before you program in Venezuela, started and the Steel Fabricator (Isth­ mar); Robin Sherwood (Robin); De buy them. The only way you can do this is to know enough about hauling sand for the reconstruction mian). Soto, Hastings, Gateway City workmanship, to tell the adequate from the poorly-made. oi what was formerly pier 34 At­ Among the vessels in transit (Waterman). This is not to say it pays to buy the best in children's garments. lantic Basin, New York. Ofteiu children outgrow high-quality garments before they outwear According to the schedule, the them. There are generally three vessel will then take -.part in the price lines on the market: low-end, reconstruction of other piers in middle and high-priced . goods. Brooklyn, the building of perma­ Large retailers generally sell three nent dykes and runways at Lalines. Smaller stores may have two Guardia Airport, and the recon­ A Federal Court jury has or­ Sherman, West Coast vice-presi­ lines, either the low-end and mid­ struction of piers in Port Newark. dered a refund of $108 in taxes dent of the Pulp and Sulphite dle, ' or middle and high, depend­ Thc_ Sandcaptain and the Ches­ ing on the kind of store. ter Harding, another SlU-con- paid by a Kohler striker on assist­ Woikei-s, accused the employers of You will generally find your best tracted ship, participated in the ance given to him by the Auto refusing to "do business with us" buys in the middle price lines. In dredging of an eight-mile channel Workers during 1954. The deci­ by declining to meet the day bethe low-end goods, basic quality through the desert island of Za- sion, which the US wiil probably for.p the' walkout started. often is sacrificed to achieve a low para, a large oversized sandbar out­ appeal, overruled an Internal 4< 4* 4 Revenue- Department finding that price. The highest-price lines give side of the port of Maracaibo. A modern union-financed medi­ you some added features or extra Completion of this channel en­ $565 assistance given to striker cal center, equipped to provide style which you may or may not ables tankers of ^ sizes to pull Allen Kaiser by the UAW was a diagnosfc services for its 36,000 want, but often no more- basic qual­ into the port of Maracaibo to take gift and taxable accordingly. Ac­ members, has been dedicated by ity than the middle-price lines. on oil cargoes. Prior to this they cording to UAW Secretary-Treas­ Local 32-B of the Building Service For example, one of the largest had to wait offshore and load from urer Emil Mazey, if the decision is Employes International Union in reversed, the tax money involved New York. The center will offer retailers offers corduroy pants at shallow draft barges. in the Kohler strike may total complete medical and surgical com $2.98, $3.29 and $3.70. The $2.98 Shipping for this port had been line is eight-ounce corduroy in on the slow side in the past two $500,000, but if it is upheld, Koh­ sultation services, laboratory tests solid colors. The $3.29 is 12-ounce week£ There were 18 ships pay­ ler strikers will benefit by that ?nd X-ray examinations at no cost in solid -colors. The $3.79 is 12- ing off, four signing on and 12 were amount. to the membership. Due to open 4« t ounce but comes in speckled and in transit. in a few wqeks, the center is one splash patterns. It also has an all-around. self-belt plus elastic side Members of the United Packing­ of the few to be supported and Shipping Slow inserts, while the-less expensive has a half-belt with elastic back. The ships paying off were the house Workers have started a administered exclusively by a labor Thus, while the $3:29 pants are noticeably superior to the $2.98, Beatrice, Hilton, Elizabeth, Kath- "don't buy" campaign against Sun- group. Members of Local 32-B there is less difference between the $3.29 and the $3.79. ryn and Frances (Bull); Lawrence kist, the biggest name in California include elevator operators, door­ The secrets of checking quality are simple: inspect, compare and Victory (Mississippi); Seatrain lemons. The drive was started after men, handymen, porters, mainte­ look at children's clothes from inside out. Here are specific points: Texas, Louisiana, Savannah, New three years of legal battles failed nance and custodial workers in WEAVE: Rub the material between your fingers to see if the appear­ Jersey (Seatrain); Michael (Car- to get the growers to bargain with commercial and apartment build­ ance changes as it will if "sizing" has been used to make the fabric ras); Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Steel the union. The workers had voted ings and department stores look better than it really is. Also hold the material lip to the light. Fabricator, Steel Rover (Isthmian); for representation by the UPW throughout the city. Then you can see how closely woven it is, and notice any tell-tale thin Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ four years ago, but Sunkist con­ 4 4 4 spots which would soon wear through. Pull the material both ways riers); Maxton, Antinous (Water­ tinually refused to do business and Members of the Brotherhood of to see how firmly it is woven, or in knit goods, how resilient the weave man) and the Grain Trader (Grain- bargain with the union. It had re­ Carpenters have voted four-to-one Is. fleet). The ships signing on were sponded to the latest court order in favor of moving their head­ to bargain with UPW with a de­ quarters from Indianaoolis to SMOOTHNESS: Best tee shirts are mercerized combed cotton. Next mand for a "right to work" clause Washington. Plans and details of quality is just combed; lowest is carded but not combed. Combed in any contract. The growers in­ the move will be decided on by yarns tire smoother and stronger. Mercerized yarns have been given volved are the Santa Clara Lemon the union's general e.Kecutive an additional treatment which makes them more lustrous and smoother. Association, Seaboard Lemon As­ board. The union's headquarters, If the sales clerk doesn't throw you out of the store, pull out a yarn sociation, Oxnard Citrus Associa­ which had been located in Indiana­ from a cuff or edge and unravel it. If the fibers are short and loosely tion, Somis Lemon Association and polis since 1901, now employs 168 twisted, expect only poor wear. Good yarns are made of long fibers Carpinteria Lemon Association. tightly twisted together. workers and houses its own print­ 4" 3» COLOR-FASTNESS: In these days of machine washing, color-fast­ ing plant. LAKE CHARLES—Shipping ran ness is more Important than ever. The best dyes are vat dyes. Check ahead of registration in this port A walkout of 6,000 members of 4 4 4 the label to see if "the manufacturer guarantees the garment is color for the first time in many weeks. two paper mill unions in Vancou­ The Wisconsin Supreme Court fast both to washing and sun. The biggest Increases were in the ver, BC, has cut the world's pro­ has suspended the license of at­ SHRINKAGE: Look for a statement on the label guaranteeing steward and engine departments duction of newsprint by ten per­ torney Mark Catlin, Jr. for six •gainst no more than 1 percent shrinkage, or at most 2. with the deck improving slightly. cent. Involved are 5,000 members months and has ordered the laborCUT: You can lay one brand against the other and notice differences The Government- Camp, Chi- of the Pulp and Sulphite Workers bait'ng laywer to pay $1,500 toward in roominess. wawa. Council Grove, CS Balti­ and 1,000 members of the Paper- the costs of investigating his in­ SEAMS: Notice how much wider the shoulder seams of well-made more, Bents Fort, Fort Hosklhs, makers and Paper Mill Workers. fluence business. Catlin, author of tee shirts are compared to those of cheap ones. Always look for gen­ Bradford Island, Royal Oak, Win­ The members voted to strike the an anti-union law which prohibits erous seams in any children's garments. They help resist strain as ter Hill and Cantigny (Cities Serv­ mills of seven major manufacturers Wisconsin unions from voting well as providing "let-out" room as the child grows. ice), Val Chem (Heron), Pan after their demands for a 12 per­ money from their treasuries for Seams should be stitched closely and evenly with strong thread. Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.) cent general wage increase, and a political campaigns, has been under Pull at the seams to see how securely they are stitched. and the Petro Chem (Valentine) "substantial" boost for mechanics fire for the last 18 months for sel­ Seam edges also should be bound or at least pinked to protect called into port during the pai^t were rejected. Base rates in these ling his political influence to th« •gainst raveling. Seams should be flat. two weeks. The Seagarden (Penn. mills are from $1.72 to $1.76 an families of state prison inmates. REINFORCEMENTS: Look for bar-tacking, taped seams and other Nav.) was also in on her way to hour for common labor and $2.27 His fees have been paid in such I'Xelnforcing details at points of special strain, as in dresses, at placket Greece with a load of corn. All an hour for mechanics as compared places as the washroom of a base­ litnds and under arms; In trousers, at pocket comers, and in tee stdfts were teported In good shape with to $2.01 and $2.73 «n hour respec­ ball park and the lobby of a Chi­ tively in mill* la th« US. -Jidiii cago airport. ° It choulder «eiimi. ' nd major beefs. LABOR ROUND-UP Jobs Jump In Lake Charles .•s»- �Page Eigrht • ]•• i SEAFAHERS LOG Formally dedicated back in November, >1954, the SlU hall in Baltimore has been living up to its reputation as the trade union center for the Maryland port city for the past three years. Besides being the hub for deep sea and harbor organizing activities for the SlU in the area, it has also served as the local headquarters for other unions, both in and out of the marine field, and for various AFLCIO organizations as well. Superior in design and accom­ modations even to the SlU's headquarters building in Brooklyn, it provides a never-ending stream of services and comforts for Seafarers and their families. Buildingr directory adjacent to elevator entrance on mntn deck lists variety of services and offices housed in building. Lloyd Pentecost, AB (left), on way in, meets H. Byrd, oiler, coming down from dispatch hall. BALTIMORE'S BIRTHDAY •'C- Street features I i ir !-• V" KAI.- i<i -;>- J : ". 1. Deck officers Roy Droullard, Perry Jackson and E. L. Butler (1 to r) check up on news in separate dispatch hall maintained for local membership by Masters Mates A PUota. Hall on third deck serves for MM&p meetfacs and recreatinn.' : theme hlghUghts Port 'O Call Bar on main deck where Seafarers can" ""«®hlnlst; L. Blanton, cook & baker, and T. Carver, AB <1 tp r), are on tap heye. , ., , �• •? --r ;•• December 6,1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare Nln* .•; ') > • :l-|. Patrolmen Rex Dickey (left) and Walt Sibley behind counter answer queries of Ralph Groseclose, Joe Padelshi (hidden), M. R. Ward and John Clapp. MFOW members George Burrows (left) and Arthur Medeiors check list of incoming West Coast ships on board in Marine Firemen's 'Cuion office on 2nd deck. During stop for coffee in SIU cafeteria, executive secretary Edward H. Johns of the Baltimore Federation of Labor (center) explains work of BFL office in SIU hall to par^ of visiting government labor officials fronLDangkok and Manila. Carlton J. Mitchell, MM, watches as Tom Cage writes up sale In well-stocked SIU Sea Chest store. Ware­ house In hall also fills slopchest orders for ships. Union business manager Glen A. Snyder (standing), with Sylvia Wann (at phone) and Janice Bolssom, staff office of AFL-CIO Packing House Local 119. Passing through Baltimore soon after Robin Line election was ordered by NLRB, SIU crewmen off Robin Gray drew cheers at regular port membership meeting held during their stay. Later, on arrival in New York, the ship voted 24-3 for SIU. In dispatch hall on 2nd deck, J. L. Manning, AB, checks his place on registration list. Jobs are posted and called on the hour. Chuck Blaloek, OS, takes it easy in barber chair as John Battaglia does tonsorial honors. Shoeshine stand, laundry and dry cleaning service are also, provided. llglilF:' All eyes are on Ben Hayes as he leads ace during card game in recreation hall. Looking on (1 to r) are E. Teigeiro, John Taurin and Vincente Villacian. Pool tables and shuffleboard belp pass time between calls. John Ivankovic, AB (foreground), lines up shot here. Window (right) Overlooks large part of city. , - - - j Richard C. Voorhees, FOW, tries to tune up TV set in comfortable television area set aside for member­ ship as Walter Ghandoha; OS, looks on. �SEAFARERS V»K» Ten Make Employer Equally Liable For Violations^ Union Men Say New labor laws that curb unions without putting the same brakes on management will be opposed down the line by organized labor In 1958. This developed as the majority view from a survey by AFL-CIO president George Meany on the views of internationalsunion presidents regarding po­ Plenty of Ropeyarn On Advocate tential labor legislation. The gist of the reply to Meany by SIUA&G secretary-treasurer Paul Hall, In his capacity as SIUNA president, was reported In the LOG two weeks ago. The national AFL-CIO has al­ ready endorsed proposed legisla­ tion requiring full disclosure of the financial transactions of union welfare and pension funds, provid­ ing the law applies equally to funds operated exclusively by manage­ ment. Business gi-oups want the law to cover union funds only. Disclosures of corruption among a few unions have sharpened management support for laws curbing union activity, including a national "right-to-work" law which could destroy union security pro­ tection built up over the past 20 years. Eighteen states already have such laws on the books, under authority granted by the TaftHartley Act of 1947. Since most of the emphasis at hearings held by a special Senate committee over the past year have Seafarers John Seiferth, AB (left), and Barney Larsen, DM, handle focused on labor activities, even in some line aboard the Steel Advocate. Tom Ulisse took the photo. cases where management wrong­ doing was exposed, pressure has built up for a rash of anti-union legislation in Congress next year. Employer and business groups are naturally stirring up support for Buch measures as a means of ob­ scuring union-busting tactics em­ ployed by management. The labor position is that where any wrongdoing has occurred, it SAN FRANCISCO—Basing-their findings on the sinking resulted from cooperation between of the City of Buenos Aires in which 90 lives were lost, and corrupt unions and management, and that the responsibility rests on on numerous other maritime tragedies, members of the both. Sailors Union of the Pacific"* In his reply to Meany's communi­ have unanimously voted in fa­ ships are designed primarily to minimize the possibility of the cation, Hall pointed out that the SIUNA was opposed to further vor of having motorized life­ vessel's sinking because of a fire, Federal legislation other than the boats placed aboard every Ameri­ or collision. But little has been done to speed up rescue operations disclosure law on pension and wel­ can-flag vessel. fare funds already backed by the The resolution cited a number of in time of a major disaster. AFL-CIO. He said there were ade­ instances in which the added speed The cost of installing motors on, quate laws on the books to deal and power of a motor-propelled lifeboats would be offset by the with abuses by management and boat would have resulted in the increased speed and the facility limited sections of the union move­ saving of additional lives. with which a vessel could aid in ment. rescue operations and by the When the Mormacsurf, manned greater number of lives that could Hall told the SIU membership that "an alert and interested trade by members of the SUP, collided be saved. union membership" is the best with the City of Buenos Aires in safeguard against any abuses. "We, the Kiver Plata estuary last Au­ in our organization, have long gust 27, the crew of the Mormac­ recognized the essentialness of a surf was credited with saving many membership well-informed on ail of tlie passengers of the ill-fated phases of their union's operation South American ferry. But according to the reports and activity and we have accepted our responsibility to provide this from the men manning the ship's Isthmian Steamship Company, is lifeboats, they were sorely handi­ information," he declared. capped by a four or five knot tide offering two cash awards in a which slowed down their efforts safety contest which is coming to considerably. A motorboat in that an end on December 31. A $150 case, they reportfed, would have made a great difference and would award will go to the crewmember • Seafarers who have taken the probably have resulted in the res­ who "submits the best safety slo­ gan, safety poem, safety article or series of inoculations required cue of many more passengers. safety cartoon," the company's The SUP pointed out that while for certain foreign voyages are we can boast the sSfest merchant safety bulletin said. reminded to be sure to pick up marine in the world, American Another $250 goes to the ship their inoculation cards from the having the least number of acci­ dents, the money to be placed in ...ptain or the purser when they the ship's fund for whatever use ••'v off at the end of a voyage. the crew sees fit. The card should be picked up Entries for the individual contest by the Seafarer and held so that have td be • postmarked before it can be presented when signing December 31, or submitted to the SEATTLE—It has been a slow skipper before that date. on for another voyage where the period for Seafarers in this port. "shots" are required. The ino­ The Samuel F. Miller (Boston), culation card is your only proof Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) and of having taken the required the Grain Shipper (Grain fleet) paid off during the past two weeks. shots. The Coe Victory and Grain Ship­ Those men who forget to pick per signed on while the Samuel F. up their inoculation card when Miller was put into lay-up. they pay off may find that they The Alamar, Losmar, Pennmar are required to take all the and Beamar (Calmar) and Hurri­ "shots" again when they want cane and Iberville (Waterman) to sign on for another such voywere in tran^l;- T^iere were no age. major beefa. SUP Votes For Motor Lifeboats On All Vessels Isthmian Sets Safety Prizes Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seattle Has Quiet Period December 9, 1957 LOG PRODUOR (Marin* CarrMra), Oct. 11—Chairman# L. Wllllamir Sacratary# P. Quinanai. , Baport to Hd^tra. on boaun paying off duo to Ulnaaa. Two minor beetai aauared away. Ona man missed ship In Bombay. Proper at­ tire to ba worn In messroom and (al­ ley. Messtaall and quarters to be painted. OCIAN DEBORAH (Maritime Ovareaas>, Oct. 10—Chairman, R. O'Oowdr Secretary, J. McEiroy, Jr. New deie(ata elected. Since ship did not sign foreign articles at payoff in B'kiyn. a coastwise payoff in a Gulf port is favored by members. Delegate to ask captain to arrange this instead of back-dating articles. DE SOTO (Waterman), Oct. S — Chairman, B. Varn, Jr., Secretary, A. Velasco. Hospital has not been cleaned and painted as promised. Moat gear held in Yokohama. Penalty car­ go A delayed sailing to be clarifled by patrolman. Crew to be sober at payoff. Beds and room* to be stripped for oncoming crow. All repairs re­ corded and copies given to engineer. Headquarters notified of hospitalized brother. Ship's fund S3.90. Motion to amend recent plan re: health cen­ ters—medical and hospital care should be included for men on beach who are not efigibie for USPH services and unable bo pay for medicine. «RAiN TRADER (aralnfleet), Nov, 17—Chairman, D. Hartman; Secretary, H. Bergine. Repair list to ba com­ pleted port of discharge. Discussion on back-dating articles from Gulf. All linen to ba thrown below immedi­ ately. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Nov. 11 —Chairman, H. Will; Secretary, M. Daddy. Port hole fans installed. One man paid off—injured—replaced by pier head Jump from dock. One man missed ship, Ship's fund $19.30. No tify San Juan agent when he is needed aboard ship. CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Oct. 87—Chairmen, W. Horn; Secretary, R. Ayers. Beef on ot.' Good cooperation from top side, mates and eng. Good SIU crew. Hepairs to be made. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job weU done. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. repairs made. Some disputed ot on delayed saUJng from NO. Return chairs to recreation room. Keep feet off chairs. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sestrain), Oct. 20—Chsirmsn, W. Logan; Secre­ tary, R. Padelie. Ship's fund S44.23i Some disputed ot. Have a general clean up all aroimd ship. Rooms very dirty. Oct. 21—Chsirmsn, W. Logan; Sec­ retary, R. Podiiia. Beef on mate, straightened out. Reports accepted. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Oct. 14—' Chairman, S. Piaga; SecrstSry, T. Oasper. Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed ot. LOGS not received reg­ Repair washing machine and movie ularly. Safety meetings not recorded projector. Water cooler replaced in by captain. Request washing ship deck dept. lounge. Place laundry down more often—ship too dirty. Sug. bags in each lounge for soiled linens' gestion to buy parts for washing ma­ keep passageways clear. Donation for chine. Water rusty. Continue to family of brother who passed away. spray DDT for roaches. Vote of Ship's fund $98.03. Purchased mov­ thanks to steward dept. for good serv­ ies—made donation to orphanage. Ona ice and cooking. man missed ship in Mobile. Check and compare slop chest prices. New STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Oct. 20 delegate elected. Motion to give D. Dean; Secretary, E. ship's fund to widow of Thibodeaux. —Chairman, Conud. Few hours disputed ot. 36 Laundry room to be kept clean. Bal­ men' ill—cause undetermined—probance of movie fund $2. Repair dumb qbiy from water or meat. Doctor to waiter elevator. be consulted. Standby buzzer put in messhail. Fresh water tanks to be DEL CRO (Mist.), Oct. «—Chairman, cleaned. Garbage to be dumped aft 6. Ramsey; Eeeretary, V. Fitzgerald. of house. Check medicine chest. Ail Crew to be sober at payoff and pick excess linen to be turned in. up souvenirs from customs after pay­ off. Collect books for patrolman. ALCOA CORSAIR (Aicoa), Oct. 20 Unclaimed souvenirs to be sold and J. Prestwoed; Secretary, proceeds to go to fund. Flowers sent —Chairman, T. Costelio. Prices of slop chest too to deceased father of engineer. Ship's high—to be referred to patrolman. fund $31.49. Discussion on steward Ship's fund SllS. Some disputed ot. serving leftovers andJseeping same in Report accepted. Motion to send 160 reefer boxes over 3 days. Vote of post cards to US Senators concerning thanks to purser for his care of sick the closing of USPHS. to and wounded of So. American Cam­ have company give Asiatic Motion flu shots paign—^letter to be sent to Log. to crew. To contact company to keep Trinidad shore gang out of ship's DRAIN SHIPPER (Cralnfiaat), Oct. housing as they dirty bathrooms and 12—Chslrihan, J. Jellette; Secretary, steal food left out for night lunches. S. Malvanan. Four men paid off in SF. Ail replacements filled. Letter STEEL KINO (Isthmian), Oct. 25— from Brother Hail re: refrigerators Chairman, F. Oasaiuk; Secretary, T. and stores. Clarification given on Ralnay. NeW delegate elected. Ship's reasons for cook getting off in SF. fund $14.70. Report accepted. Re­ No major beefs to date. Ship's fund quest meetings on Sundays. 12 meii $11.50. Vote of thanks to steward ill with the flu. dept. for fine meals served. Vote of thanks to secy, for handling corre­ DRAIN TRADER (Grain Fleet), Oct. spondence: and also deck dept. for cleaning messroom. Members cau­ 5—Chairmen, J. Seratt; Secretary, T. tioned re; pilfering in Korea. Special Scardelis. Beef about food. Telegram meeting regarding some friction be­ sent to hqs. concerning payoff. Crew tween chief and third cook—Head­ to reimburse treasurer $11.71 for cable. Some disputed ot. Short chief quarters notified. cook. Food has been poor for five months. Steward notified. , Nothing ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Oct. 20—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary, • done. Steward incapable. Delegate E. Auer. New delegate elected. suggested baker and 3rd cook to make Everything running smoothly. Started up menus and do ail cooking. Food sougeeing roof and quarters. Ail re­ beef to be taken up with patrolman pair ilsls to be ready prior to arrival in Seattle. NY. Vote of thanks to steward LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Oct. dept. for good chow and fine serv­ $—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, H. ice. Minkler. All ot collected except Ko­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Sea- rea restricted time. Ship's fund .50. train), Oct. 24—Chairman, J. Fadlow; New delegate elected. Adjust water Secretary, P. Patrick. Wiper missed flow in laundry. ship leaving Edgewater. Delegate re­ elected. Motion that longshoremen CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Oct. 11 secure cargo properly. ' Motion to —Chairman, D. MiChang; Secretary, have mail delivered aboard ship on W. Dickens. Delegate welcomed new arrival. crew—first trip since returning from Galveston shipyard. No beefs. Short PORTMAR (Calmar), Oct. 27—Chair­ one wiper. Report accepted. New man, R. Campbell; Secretary, R. Savi­ delegate elected. Motion to give full or. Keep clothes line clear of dry moral, financial and physical support clothes. Ship's fund $11.30. Few in fight to retain fuU USPHS facili­ hours disputed ot to ba settled at ties. Discussion on importance of payoff. Wringer on washing machine writing to Congressmen and Senators to be replaced. Suggestion to increase asking full support on keeping USPHS ship's fund. Do not place glasses in Intact. sink. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), STEEL VENDOR (isthmian), Oct. 17 Oct. 20—Chairman, J. Skinner; Secre­ —Chairman, V. Oranclo; Secretary, N. tary, R. Henderson. Three men hos­ PoWsr. Ship's fund $14.15. Reports pitalized in Bombay. Repair list accepted. Discussion on welfare of submitted—ail repairs not made as crew. Letter to be sent to Hdqtrs. re­ yet. Request better cots. No hot water garding certain conditions on ship. for 27 hrs. Water is very dirty, rusty and full of steam or air. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on present water SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sestrain), system—warned crew on hot steam Nov. 18—Chairman, S. Kliderman; coming thru pipes—cautioned against Secretary, R. Padliia. One man missed ahlp In NV, Ship's fund $44.22. Re- burning. Vote of thanks to steward ports accepted. New repair Ust to be dept. posted on board. Beef on new feed­ ALCOA RANDER (Aicoa), Oct. 1»— ing plan. Insufficient supplies of cer­ Chairman, J, Jones; Secretary, A. Car­ tain items for voyage 171. penter. Few hours disputed ot. Most repairs made. New delegate elected. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Nov. Il-^i Request variety In night lunches: Chairman, R. Bell; $*cr*tary, F. Kus- differentmore brand coffee: iiuect ture. New refrigerator put on board. bombs for each change of li­ Repairs made. Wiper missed ship. brary: discussion foc'ale: on quality steak Ship'* fund $3S. Some disputed ot. meat and frankfurters—to seeofpatrol-.Games to be purchased from fund. man about same. Vessel Infested with roaches end rats. Steward re­ DRAIN BHIFPBR (Drainfleet), Nev.' quested to obtain plenty of orange* 14—Chairman; A. Ferrers; Secretary, next trip. Hone this t:ip. Keep S. Meivenen. HespiUlUed brother'a dedu elean^ DEL NORTE (Mist.), Oct. II—Chair­ man, H. Crane; Secretary, i. Weisbrot. �December 6, 1957 SEAFARERS 'Drip... Drip... Drip' LOG Page Eleven Pan-Atlantic Wins Right To Operate Intercoastal WASHINGTON—Pan-Atlantic Steamship has won perma­ nent authority to carry on an intercoastal service with general cargo and passengers after operating for two and a half years on a temporary certificate. The SlU - contracted com­ pay for the conversion of conven­ pany won Intestate Com­ tional dry cargo ships to "llft-on- merce Commission authorization to lift-off" trailerships. Two of these, serve 26 specified ports on the At­ tl>e Gateway City and Azalea City, lantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. Pas­ are already in operation. senger movements between all of these were approved, with the ex­ ception of traffic between Balti­ more, Norfolk and Newport News. / For Pan-Atlantic, the certificate means the end of a long legab bat­ tle that has been going on since the company and its parent. Water­ man Corporation, were bought by McLean Industries early in 1955. Legislation to set more realistic It has been operating on a tempo­ levels of benefits for workers in rary certificate since May, 1955, New York State will be the major over the combined opposition of labor goal here next year. ten other steamship companies Present rates of benefits for and the major railroads. workers confronted with both ris­ The ICC said P-A's performance ing unemployment- and a rising under the temporary authority, cost of living fall far short of ac­ and the potential for intercoastal tual needs, according to the New water transport justified making York State Federation of Labor. the operation permanent. The State Fed urged increases Ports to be served by the vari­ across the board in state unem­ ous runs cover Vancouver, Seattle, ployment insurance, workmen's Portland, Stockton, Richmond, Al- compensation and disability bene­ emeda, Oakland, San Francisco fits. Unemployment and compensa­ and Los Angeles on the West Coast; Galveston, Houston, New Orleans, tion benefits are now pegged at Mobile, Panama City and Tampa $36 weekly. The disability bene­ on the Gulf, and Miami, Jackson­ fit rate is $40 per week. An increase to a minimum of ville, Savannah, Charleston, New­ port News, Norfolk, Baltimore, $55 for unemployment and dis­ Philadelphia, New York and Bos­ ability and to $S0 for workmen's ton on the East Coast. Albany, compensation is being urged by New York, on the Hudson River, is the state AFL. Federation secre­ tary-treasurer Harold C. Hanover also listed. Meanwhile, in a separate ven­ said that if the slate benefit laws ture covering the financing of new are "to be anything more than a. coastwise trailerships for Pan-At­ hollow mockery of their sound srlantic's "sea-land" service, the re­ cial purposes, benefits must" be in­ ^ cently-formed Coastal Ship Cor­ creased substantially." Average weekly earnings in poration put a new $6 million stock issue on the market last week. Un­ manufacturing industries, accord­ der an overall $23 million financ­ ing to the latest figures available, ing program, Coastal is buying are $82.49 for a 39.4-hour week in Waterman and Pan-Atlantic ships the state and $83.20 nationally for and then will lease them back for a full 40-hour week. The state and operation by the original sellers. national averages are therefore Funds raised in this fashion will about the same. However, as the figures indicate, benefits that pro­ vide less than half these averages fall far short of actual need for the workers and families involved. The situation is also termed critical because unemployment is going up not only in seasonal in­ dustries but in all fields. SAN FRANCISCO — Although shipping has increased generally for the West Coast ports, it has been slow during the last two weeks in this area. There was only one ship, the Rebecca (Intercontinental) signing on during the period. The Iber­ T ville and Yaka (Waterman) paid off while the Topa Topa, Chicka­ saw, La Salle (Waterman), Seamar (Calmar), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Trans.) and the Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian) were in transit. NY Asked To Boost Jobless $ Education has been in the news recently what with "the United States earthbound and Soviet satellites whizzing over­ head. Americans have suddenly discovered there are defects in the country's school systems and proposed remedies have been flying tihick and fast. Many of the proposals, such as those which would funnel "X" number of students into engin­ eering at the expense of other studies, appear to be selfdefeating. The SIU, as a trade union, is deeply concerned, since one of "A trans-Atlantic trailership the functions of a union is to improve the lives of its member­ service is past the talking stage," ship and opportunities for their children. according to John B. Hulse, man­ Two considerations should be in the forefront of any attack aging director of the Truck Manu­ on the problem. One is the need to broaden educational op­ facturers Association. portunity for all Americans. The second is the need for every In an address to the Automotive Transport Association of Ontario, student to follow his own natural bent in deciding his career. On the first issue, we are being told that the present cost of Hulse reported 'that the recent successes in coastal trailership education is due to go higher. Steps have to be taken to as­ service and the resulting cost sav­ sure the availability of educational opportunity for every ing has greatly increased the pos­ qualifled student, irrespective of his ability to pay. sibility of an international service. A very large percentage of qualified high school graduates In fact, trailer containers are are now being denied further education because of lack of "more of a factor" in water trans­ finances and facilities. This problem needs immediate portation than on land, he con­ remedying. , tended. The second consideration is all-important. Nobody can "There is every indication that " there is a big future in the water- say for sure in what area the next great contribution to civil­ borne movement of both complete ization will be made. It might come from a scientist or en­ trailers on roll-on roll-off ships gineer. But it could come from a doctor, a diplomat, a writer, and particularly of demountable a linguist, a lawyer or anyone of a dozen fields. Certainly, trailer van bodies as giant contain­ leadership qualities aren't limited to specific professions. ers in specially constructed ships." Although there has been an en­ Franklin Roosevelt, who was no scientist, gave the go-ahead couraging Increase in the railroad for the Manhattan Project which gave us the atom bomb and piggy-back service despite a slow atomic energy. • Nikita Kruschchev, who is no scientist, has start, he said, it will be more than been pushing So^t scientists along the path to interplane­ offset by the growth of motor tary flight. I transportation. In addition, he Unfortunately too many students are channeled into cer­ said, piggy-back service will not tain specialties because the job outlook is good; school facili­ solve the highway congestion prob­ ties are present, (or absent); or because more scholarships are lem. These trailers will ,still have BOSTON—While shipping picked to travel over the road through available in a given field. Too many of these scholarships are up a great deal in the last terminal areas where most of the specialty scholarships. A textile manufacturer wills some two weeks over the prior period, money which goes only to students of textile engineering who it has not reached its normal level. congestion occurs. More than one company has de­ write an essay on the good works of the benefactor. An auto­ Most of the Jobs went to the deck cided to move in on the lift-on mobile company sets up a program for future tail-fin de­ and engine gangs with only one lift-off trailership service. Sea- signers. vacancy showing in the steward train Lines has revealed plans to When the SIU Scholarship Plan started, there was some department. combine the features of both the thought that the scholarships should relate to maritinie, But The Barbara Freitchie (Liberty railroad flat car, and the trailer Nav.) was the only vessel signing into ond service. Another com­ •this idea was discarded and it was decided to permit winners on while the Government Camp, pany has started converting two to follow the course of study for which they were suited. As a Bents Fort and Bradford Island vessels to enter Into a Great result, they are following such diverse courses as medicine, (Cities Service) paid off. Two Lakes-Atlantic coast trailership dentistry, history, sociology, literature and engineering. They Isthmian ships, the Steel Fabri­ service with the opening of the will do the best-they can in the field of their choice. That is cator and the Steel Rover were lSt. Lawrence Seaway in 1959. the way it should be on the natjon^lqyej^^ serviced vvhile in post. i See Offshore Trailersbips Coming Trend SF's Shart On Ship Turnover —— • Boston Jobs On Upgrade "io'isia ( PHOTOS U0m/25 "^hoeroo/ tier AVe v/elcoiaedbf your ,5 it �SEAFARERS Pare TWCITS December 6, 1957 LOG Turnabout In The Middle East Shipmates Aid Family Reunion To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks through the LOG to the SIU in general and to Brothers Tony Martinez, our ship's dele­ gate; Pat Cleary, oiler, and Johnny Eubanks* engine utility, in particular, for making pos­ sible my reunion with my folks in and around Manila. .. I haven't seen them for 12 years. Without the aid of these brothers who stood my port watches and the okay of the chief engineer and fir^t. assist- This pair of photos sent In by the Steel Vendor wjiile it was making Its way around East Africa and on Into the Persian Gulf shows a couple of stowaways from Massawa, Eritrea (left), who were trying to get away from It all, contrasted with "Sheik" Herbert Roth (right), who seems to have jumped In with both feet to make like a native. Jack McDermott, AB, is pictured with the stowaways, who were pre­ sumably dropped off once the Vendor hit port again. Both photos by Billy J. Walker. CW Run: 1 Hit, 1 Miss, 1 Rescue With the Salem Maritime disaster two years ago still fresh in their minds, Seafarers on the tanker Cities Service Baltimore had more than their share of mishaps on a coastwise run Into New York this week. head City, NO, after a two-day dredge nearby did not move fast Events over a six-day period ordeal. enough and in order to keep from included a collision with a tug, Proceeding up the coast again, hitting it, our pilot ran the ship a near-hit involving a dredge Hagmann stated, the Baltimore aground. One can well imagine loaded with explosives, a ground­ ing and an assist in the rescue of a disabled sloop, according to ship's reporter L. P. Hagmann. Despite the successive damages to the ship, no one aboard appeared to have gotten hurt. The Salem Maritime explosion Januai'y 17, 1956, took 21 lives. The voyage from Lake Charles had barely gotten underway Nov. 27 when the Baltimore was side•swiped by the tug B. A. Tittle on the port side. The tug, with a barge in tow, was passing by the tanker "but the suction from the Baltimore's propeller evidently was too much for the tug to pull the barge past. "When the tug hit, she keeled over, taking a lot of water on deck. Her list was so bad everyone aboard thought she was going all the way over," Hagmann said. However, the tug righted herself and everyone was left with only a good scare. Three days later, off the Caro­ lina coast, several of the crewmembers listening to the radio heard that the Yankee Girl, a 65foot auxiliary sloop, was in trou­ ble and that the Coast Guard cut­ ter Chilula was going to the res­ cue. No more attention was paid to this until a few hours later, when the Chilula advised the Bal­ timore its towUne had parted and asked the tanker to stand by. With the seas running pretty high and a force 4 or 5 wind blow­ ing, the Baltimore hove to several times on the weather side of the yacht to enable the cutter to get a line aboard. The sloop was even­ tually pulled into port at More- figured the "only thing left to happen was for us to run aground —so we did." This occurred as she was proceeding up the Hackensack River toward her discharge port of Linden, NJ, on Monday. As Hagmann related it, "a USPHS HOSPITAL • GALVESTON. TEXAS Jo.seph H. Dudley David B- Jones Robert W. Guthrie Frank R. May Louie Holiiday Nighbert Straton Jiminie L. Jackson James A. Winget USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. A. J. Scheving H. T. Spicer USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Harry Murray Steven A. Williams William J. Powers Lyle W. Williamson George Rourke USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Elbert B. Brown Waddle C. Hinson James R. Dayton Steven Purifoy Dewey Giilikin George R. Trimyer USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. A. W. Gowder O. J. McCann Wm. C. Watson F. Kostellc L. Ready L. A. Wilkerson A. B. Ismail J. H. Berger , F. Reimoit S. H. Sun J. P. Cox USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Grover Duncan James T. Moore .Timmie Littleton WUUe C. Sanders Fred Miller USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. William Bargone Edward G. Knapp John W. Biswood Antolne Landry Claude Blanks Leo Lang Thorn- s Caylor Jr. WiUiam Lawless Ben Foster Edward Moore Adelin Fruge Michael Muzio Dennis Gomez Charles Nicholson I.eon Gordon Peter Orth Alvin Henderson Wesley A. Palmer George Huber Wlnford Powell James Hudson Randolph Radcllff Edlfor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32. NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY . ZONE STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS CITY — • ^ s. -* , ... 1 . ZONE, STATE our surprise when it was learned that the dredge had been loaded with explosives." The Baltimore was refloated about 11 hours later and proceeded to a nearby berth for- unloading and a survey of the damage. Joseph Powers Peter Walsh Allen Ritchie James E. Ward Toefil Smigielskl Roy Warren Wort A. Spencer Thomas White Chas. H. Summerell Charles Williams Nicholas Tala Clifford Wuertz Gerald L. Thaxter Charles Young Lucien Theriot Jacob Zimmer Percy Thornton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler ' W. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer Vares R. Hodges August J. Panepinto USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL STATE.N ISLAND, NY N. Gaylord F. Lukban L. Rhino 1. Sieger J. Miniz R. Parker E. Mathews H. All A. Verdemare J. Cil S. Swienckoski P. Seidenberg F. Hannaford I. Torre I. DeNobriga M. Makatangay A. Reyes W. Susikari USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris H. C. Mclssac Fortunato Bacomo Leo M,onnaugh Joseph J. Bass Albert Martinelli Melvin W. Bass Vie Milazzo Juan Denopra Joseph B. Murphy Fabin Furmanek W. P. O'Dea Joseph M. GiUard C. Osinski Bart E. Guranick George G. Phifer Everett Haislett G. A. Puissegur Wade B. HarreU Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker Billy R. Hlil Kevin B. Skelly .Vntonio Infante Henry E. Smith Thomas Isaksen Michael Toth Ira H. Kiigore Harry S. Tuttle Ludwig Kristiansen Virgil E. WUmoth Frederick Landry Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter IVorrell USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Talmadge Barbour F. L. O'Laughlin Clarence Gardner John Ossmon Gorman T. Glaze Murray A. Plyler Sam Hacker Alexander Rever Walter Jackson August A. Smith Jan KozersW John A. Smith Alcjandio Lopez Paul Strickland James McFarlin Peter TriantaflUos Walter Mitchell Carlle White MONTEBEI.LO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno ' EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay SAILORS SUNG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS N:l,rm?^^;'^Ilo9 ; Letters To The Editor issue of your paper. I would like to express my 1|ianks also to Charles E; Rawlings, who gave me a copy. I wish to point out that there was a slight discrepancy in the story. I don't wdt^k for the city of Baltimore; I work for the state of Maryland. I am a puhUc health engineer for the Mary­ land State Department of ' Health in the Division of Indus­ trial Health and Air Pollution. If I can he of assistance in any capacity relating to occupational health, me^ods of control for any kind of hazard, either oper­ ational or occupational, please feel free to call upon me. Honorato S. Echavez 4- 4" 4< Want Expanded Pension Benefit To the'Editor: At the regular general mem­ bership meeting October 27, the All letters to the editor for crew of the SS Fairport unan­ publication in the SEAFAR­ imously adopted the follow­ ERS LOG must be signed ing resolutions: by the writer. Names will (1) That the officials of our be withheld upon request. Union, in future negotiations, seek on behalf of the m"?mberjpt, I wouldn't have been able ship the establishment of a retirement plan, whereby a to do so again. Such unselfish and Impartial member may retire on pension favor is characteristic only of after a stipulated number of fine Union brothers. Their kind­ years of seatime on contracted ships. This retirement plan ness is highly appreciated. • should he based on seatime Felix Amon alone and not have qualifying SS Ocean Evelyn requirements such as disability, Offers Thanks For Sympathy To the Editor: My family and I would like to thank the officers and crew of the SS Charles C. Dunaif for the beautiful floral wreath sent from out at sea to my mother In Oxford, New Jersey. I was an oiler at sea on the Dunaif when my father passed away. WiUiam Trachen 4» 4« 4" Health Center Service Lauded To the Editor: As the wife of an oldtimer in the American Coal beef, it's a pleasure to know about the good care everybody gets at the SIU medical center in New York. I was there myself and I am surprised and pleased about the attention and the good examina­ tion they gave me there. I hope the clinic continues giving good service. I think it was a good idea to open the clinic to serve SIU families and dependents. Mrs. Guariua Andrew 4* 4* 4* Urges Reading Of Cayce book To the Editor: Some time ago you mentioned in the LOG that Seafarers should indicate their choice for the selection of hooks for the ships' libraries. I am enclosing a hook which I would like to see included, particularly ^s I am a member of the Association For Research and Enlightenment, at Virginia Beach, Va., which was founded on Edgar Cayce's work. Some people, after reading this hook, automatically become interested in the work of the Association. It's called Edgar Cayce, Mystery Man of Miracles, by Joseph Millard, in a 35-cent paper-hacked edition. WiUiam A. Laridon Likes^Write-Up On Job To the Editor: I wish tj express my, thanks for your publishing a "write-up" about me in the November 8th etc. „ ~ - (2) That built-in hunkd with drawers he provided all crewmemhers 'as soon as practicable. The present frame hunks are outmoded and afford little com­ fort. (3) That wooden lockers also he provided which will he wide enough and deep enough to allow a reasonable amount of clothing to he hung up without getting wrinkled. Present metal lockers are usually awkwardly situated, noisy, often rusty inside and have inadequate storage, space. , (4) That additional lockers" he provided in a space separate from foc'sles for hanging foul weather and work gear.. William McBride M. C. Wadlinglon F. A. Lord Jr. 4. 4» 4- Hails LOG Aid For Israelis To the Editor: ' After serving for many years as able seaman aboard Ameri­ can and other merchant ships, during which time I also spe­ cialized as an independent marine correspondent and for five years edited the "Hayamal HaisraeU" ("The Israel Sea­ man"), I have now been ap­ pointed marine correspondent and editor of the marine sec­ tions of several Tel Aviv daily newspapers and periodicals. The recent growth of the Israeli merchant marine has drawn hundreds and thousands of our young men to the sea. Naturally, therefore, we must turn to nations of esteemed marine traditions and experi­ ence, and to their maritime publications, for information and guidance. During my work as editor I have enjoyed the high standard of the SEAFARERS LOG which we received at our offices. I have appreciated very much its Interesting content and. the important information furnished throughout. I shall therefore be very grateful to continue receiv­ ing the LOG. as well as any other informative material you publish. Yanetz Rammgal Tel Aviv, Israel �December 6, 1957 DEL VALLE (MIft.), Sapt. 32—Chair­ man, J. Lavin; Sacratary, A. Andartan. Reporter elected. Delegate elected. Motion to start ship's fund. Discussion on method of initiating fund. Men asked to cooperate with steward. MARORE (Ore), Oct. 26—Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, R. King. No ma­ jor beefs. Ship's fund $29.02. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Beefs to be dis­ cussed with delegate. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Steward to handle Coca Cola aboard. DEL VALLE (Miss.), Oct. 1?—Chair­ man, F. Russo; Secretary, E. Ander­ son. Crew warned against fouling up, offenders will be punished. Ship's SEAFARERS STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Oct. 34 —Chairman, P. Hellebrand; Secretary, G. Reyes, Few minor beefs. Captain to inquire about cigarettes in Singa­ pore. Ship's fund $43.68. Report ac­ cepted. Motion to make arrangements with captain to have separate watch foc'sles for engine gang. Should stress matter with Union officials. Sugges­ tion that Union mail be opened only by ship delegate or, in his absence," by dept. delegate. LOG to be passed on. Food to l^e properly prepared, lunch-time soup should be saved as much as practicable. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Nov. S—Chairman, R. Hunt; Secretary, F. Quintayo. One. man hurt in deck dept. Customs in Beirut strict about ciga­ rettes—each crew member is allowed only 40 cigarettes per day: if this is exceeded they will be confiscated. Ship's fund $20. To see about screen door near PO and messroom. Beer will be given out in Persian Gulf only. LOG Make Checks Tp'SIU-A&G' Seafarers mailing in checks or money orders to the Union to cover dues payments are urged to be sure to make all of them payable to the SIU-A&G District. Some Seafarens have sent in checks and money orders in the names of individual headquar­ ters officials. This makes for a problem in bookkeeping which can be avoided if checks are made, out to the Union directly. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Nov. 11—Chairman, J. Sued; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund $21.15. Motion to have 14-qt. galvanized buckets is­ sued to each foc'sle for purpose of handling personal laundry. New dele­ gate elected. Contact company re­ garding punctuality of allotment checks. Insufficient cleaning gear furnished to wipers. Washing ma­ chine ready for boneyard—will be re­ ferred to patrolman. fund $20. Motion that all halle have two calls per day. I.e. at 10 AM and 4 PM. Carried. Need new washing machine. Linen too small, does not fit bunks. Discussion on raising ship's fund. WAN6 RANGER (Denton), Aug. 11 —Chairman, J. Gardner; Secretary, J. Powers. Two men missed ship. One joined In Karaclii. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Passageways to be painted. Need bread mixer for galley. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food served aboard. Sept. S—Chairman, M. «ailop; Sac­ ratary, J. Powers. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund $12. Delegate notified that crew was wasting water—if prac­ tice did not stop water would be ra­ tioned. OT sheets, logs and books brought back to ship by steward. Bobks placed in safe place. Tempera­ ture in meat box not right. Eng. re­ quested crew to notify him of qny leaks. PETROCHEM (Valcham), Oct. 20— Chairman, R. Clark; Secretary, J. Splvey. Ship's fund $28.75. Need new mattresses. Vote of thanks to steward for good menus and variety of fresh fruit: also bis effort to upgrade regu­ lar stores. NATALIE (Maritime), Oct. IS — Chairman, J. Hoggie; Secretary, P. Sylvia. Everything running smoothly. One man taken off in Panama Canal Zone, hospitalized. Vote of thanks to oidtimers for fine job on coal beeL Delayed sailing a few hours. Report accepted. Washing ma^-hine to be re­ paired or new one obtained. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. for fine serv­ ice during meal hours. Ship in fine shape now. Deck dept. did fine joiv — ship looks like a yacht now. Uooms painted. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Nov. 12 —Chairman, J. Muera; Secretary, O. Murphy. Reports accepted. AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Nov. S—Chairman, C.. Hemby; Secretary, R. Elliot. Some disputed ot on delayed sailing. New delegate, safety director, reporter and treasurer elected. Ar­ rival pool to be made up at payoff and winner to turn over half of pool to treasurer for ship's fund. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 4—Chairman, H. Libby; Secre­ tary, L. Strange. Some difficulty ex­ perienced in obtaining milk in P.R. Washing machine motor needs repair­ ing. Request for smaller orders from galley. Percolators to be cleaned. All screens to be repaired and new windscoops provided for foc'sles. New keys needed for all foc'sleg. Vote of thanks to steward dept. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Oct. 37—Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, J. Mann. Few logs in deck dept. Ship's fund $18.11. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to have bulkhead in foc'sle insulated to keep it from becoming hot when steam is on. Discussion on washing machine operation. Do not touch heating valves. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food. Ship to be fumigated for bugs. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Nov. 3—Chairman, C. Bush; Secretary, P. Dowd. Steward dept. beef—mess boy switched to pantry. Ship's fund S55. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to reimburse carpenter for his expendi­ tures and treasurer to be authorized to spend money for Christmas. Keep bathrooms clean, and do not monopo­ lize washing machine. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Sept. IS—Clialrman, J. Brown; Secretary, E. Robinson. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $17.11. Quarters to. be painted. Report accepted. Messroom an^d pantry to be kept clean. Lockers to be repaired. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. 13—Chairman, W. Harrall; Secretary, A. Espcneda. Ship's fund $41.30. Few hours disputed ot. To see patrolman about repairs be­ fore sign on. New crew to donate to ships fund at payoff. Beef about service in messhall. Steward to be in messhall at meal time. MICHAEL (J. M. Carras), Oct. 12— Chairman, J. Murphy; Secretary, W. Harris. New delegate elected. One man short. Few hours disputed ot. Patrolman to check stores with stew­ ard. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrsin), Oct. 17—Chairman, J. Cole; Secretary, C. Ollvera. One man missed ship in NO. Some disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on night lunch— need more variety in menus: discus­ sion on change in shipping callsvoted to keep calls as they are. Dis­ cussion on water condition. SEASTAR (Triton), Aug. 22—Chair­ man, A. Hanna; Secretary, M. Bugawan. New delegate elected. Cold sup­ pers not to be served on steak nights unless there is work to be done in galley. ' Discussion concerning wash­ ing machine, also new mattresses which were ordered but not delivered. Sept. 29—Chairman, J. Wilson; Sec­ retary, M. Bugawan. Some disputed ot. See patrolman about new washing machine and new mattresses: fans for forecastles. Deck in passageways to be repaired or patched. Padeyes on deck to be removed, if possible, as they present a hazard. DEL SANTOS (Miss.), Aug. 25— Chairman, J. Martello; Secretary, L. Santa Ana. Ship's fund $26. Ship to be fumigated before signing on. Vote of thanks to steward dept. See pa­ trolman about storing ship for voyage: also medical attention in foreign port and at sea. Need more linen. DEL SOL (Miss.), Oct. 19—Chairman, J. Patterson; Secretary, W. Simmons. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $35.55. Arrival pool posted for first port of call—$10 to be put In fund. Some disputed ot. Need clarification on slop chest stores, whether it Is ot or not. Report accepted—Bull Line beef and Robin Line hearing, and Government action on hospitals in vital areas. Coffee urn to be repaired. Discussion on cleaning of laundry and coffee urn. Magazines to be purchased next voyage. Steward spoke on new feeding system and asked for sugges­ tions. Coffee cups to be returned to pantry. Seafarers John Homen, AB; Ted Mathis, OS, and Floyd Peavoy, AB {! to rl, relive ex­ ploits with record-sized dol­ phin and some of the big ones that got away in foc'sle on the Omar Chapman. Advocate Lady Medic Assists British Tanker Crewmembers on the Steel Advocate put their best foot forward recently to render medical assistance in mid-ocean to a fellow seaman on a British ship. The success of the rescue effort was credited to the fortunate pre­ sence aboard the SIU ship of a lady doctor traveling as a passen­ ger. She was put aboard the Brit­ ish tanker Empire Petrel by one of the Advocate's lifeboats. A radio message from the tanker earlier had sought a doctor to pro­ vide ui'gent medical attention to a crewmember who sustained a bad electrical shock. The Advocate su'osequently rendezvoused with the Empire Petrel, put the boat across and idled for an hour while the doctor ministered to the patient. The whole operation took about an hour while both ships stood by, according to Walter "Bill" Mitchell and Aussie Shrimpton.. The Brit­ ish skipper later radioed thanks for the assist, lauding the Ad­ vocate's prompt response. BJu Page Thirteen ChapmanCrew Cla ims World Fishing Record A trio of anglers on the Liberty ship Omar E. Chapman is claiming the world's record for the biggest dolphin ever landed. The boys say their specimen was a full 12 inches longer than anything on rec--*^^ ord. Almanac." An almanac is prac­ The king-sized d o 1 p h i n tically standard equipment aboard pulled in on the Chapman meas­ ship these days since it can readily ured 5 feet 2 Inches and easily settle arguments on most subjects. topped the 4 feet 2 inch-mark The Chapman anglers checked listed in a copy of "The World their catch against--the 1957 al­ manac published by the New York World-Telegram & Sun. A check on the 1958 edition fails to show any improvement on the 4 feet 2 inch-mark. However, the records provided for the almanac by the Interna­ tional .Game Fish Association only cover fish caught with rod and reel. The Chapman gang admitted­ ly used only a line over the side to catch their prize. So-called "un­ official" world's records for the biggest fish caught by any method don't list any dolphin entries. Thus the matter rests there, and the SIU anglers will have to be content with only unofficial recog­ nition for their achievement. For the record. Seafarers Ted Mathis, OS; John Homen, AB, and Floyd Peavoy, AB, shared credit for the catch. The world mark in the almanac lists "A. Conan-Doyle" as the record-holder for a 75pound, 8-ounce dolphin caught in 1950 off East Africa. SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State SL James Sheehan. Agent Richmoud 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Claike, Agent REmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cat 'T^er, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey WiUiams, Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls, Agent Phono 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breitholf, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH . 9 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuIey, Agent - Adams 3-1728 SEATTT.E ....2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUIette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Pbone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CalU 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave., Bkiyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck 0. Simmons, Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E, Mooney, Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 16 Merchant St. Phono 5-8777 til SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 wwAT A Fmr I OlAD IT ms O^LV RICHAIOND, Calif... 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE..." 2503 1st Ave." Main 0290 WILiUNGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 128'A Hoilis St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT imLlAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. E.Mpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpu e 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SA'DNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St.^ Phone; 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD, Ontario ... 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Mateiot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince Wiiiiam St. NB OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District .ALPENA .1215 N. Second Ave. Phone; 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone; Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone; Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St, Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone; Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone; Essex 5-2410 �Pare Fourteen SEAFARERS 'S63-Spr3y' By Seafarer "Red" Fink "When I nod my head, you hit It . . LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Advertising Whirl By John Wunderlich I pick up a magazine. What do I behold: Have you got athlete's foot? You should know. Send a Dollar; We promise nothing. I view an alluring beau'.y, Sitch dainty feet; Fathomless bedroom eyes. Do you suffer from piles? Woman and shoes. Cars and piles. Oil and creams. Plus sex. Such a loveable figure; Perfectly moulded, SofAy rounded, A conviction, I'm sure Of results. , An intimate acquaintance. Expensive, but interesting. Guaranteed perfect. The best on Earth; Even on Mars And Saturn, too. Try our saving plan: We buy, we sell. Three golden balls. Advertisement. Turning pages, I have continued encounters With sex. In various poses. Any Takers? Use Dr. Nonsense skincream. The cream of perfection; Million blemishes vanished. They all will be banished. So will your skin. Legs of Venus, Lips of Cupid, Hair of Diana. Bust of who? An overdeveloped Amazon. Test Painful. The new method; Cleanse your liver. It needs it. Painful will do it If not. Well, We'll buy you another one. Am I not beautiful? Do you desire a smile Like mine? Brush your teeth. You too can smile. Do you believe? I do. In What? Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a rephu"ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship"'ates. • Z'-u• .'-i- December 6, 1957 LOG MTD Key To Unity —Meany (ContinuecJ from page 3) new MTD affiliates and reviewed the Department's activities over the past two years, including the fight on runaways, support for the Public Health Service hospitals and other matters. He reported that the or­ ganization now has port councils in virtually every major US port— deep sea, inland and Great Lakes as well as in Canada and on the island of Puerto Rico. The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, he said, offers MTD a unique opportunity to organize the tremendous job potential in that area. Turning to recent beefs in which the Department was involved Hall praised the close coordination of the SIU Pacific District with MTD port councils on the West Coast. That cooperation, he said, had en­ abled the SlU-affiliated fish and cannery unions in California to de­ feat raid efforts by Harry Bridges. He also reviewed the legislative outlook on such matters as foreignflag transfers, the "50-50" law, cuts in funds for new ship construction and other Government policies to­ ward maritime. Delegates to the convention passed a number of resolutions dealing with these and other mat­ ters. A summary of the more im­ portant resolutions appears on this page. Full details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Blacklist Spurs NMU Discord (Continued from page 3) tions to three years, to give un­ ion officials four weeks' annual paid vacation after a year's con­ tinuous service, changes in the trials' procedure for union officers and a $20 annual dues increase. Sentiment was closely divided on most of these issues at the convention In October, then hailed as ushering in a new era of "peace" and "unity" in the NMU. The misused "unity" slogan has been a standby in the NMU rep­ ertory since its days under the con­ trol of the Communist Party's waterfront section. Increasing nervousness over these developments was exposed when the latest issue of the "Pilot" carried the minutes of an NMU national office meeting on Oct. 22, shortly after the convention. The minutes indicated a new clampdown on public information about NMU operations within the union's own staff, particularly "with re­ spect to interfering in internal politics in the union." In this connection, the conven­ tion had taken pains to laud NMU general counsel Herman E. Coop­ er and his office for "their resolve to stay clear of union policy and program ..." OMAR e. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Hugart; Saerotary, N. LIghtoll. Port discharges to be given at payoff. Hot water adJusted. See captain about Coca Cola and other items .if men request them. Ship's fund $9.20. One man injured in Pusan. Diseussion about transporta­ tion for B and C men. Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Sec­ retary, A. Sadenwater. No LOGs. Re­ pair list completed. Three men in­ jured slightl.v. Fine cooperation from engineer; AH purchased fine library. Crew warned about conduct before payoff. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours disputed ot. Suggestion to donate SI at payoff to replenish library. Return books when finished reading. Thanks to fishermen for catching 900 lbs. of fish during trip and providing pleas­ ant passtime "watching the lines" and letting the "big ones" get away. Vote STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Oct. 27—Chairman, J. Justus; Secretary, D. Grant. No beefs. New washing machine put aboard. Dinner party held at NY from safety award. Ship's fund $22. Mail situation at various ports discussed. Steward agreed to handle mail where possible. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), no date —Chairman, J. Oavles; Secretary, K. Neumann. Repair list submitted. Return books to library. Place con­ diments in ice box. Keep pantry clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Nov. 14—Chairman, C. Boyle; Secre­ tary, K. Neumann. One man missed ship in NY. Repair list submitted. Delayed sailing disputed. Keep bath­ rooms and drinking fountain clean. Raise library shelves. FRANCES (Bull), Nov. 24—Chalrm.n, none; Secretary, none. No beefs, everything running smoothly. Two wipers involved in 24 hrs. disputed ot re: contract—it was no good. Re-' port accepted. THE CABINS (Texas City Ret.), Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Wagner; Secre­ tary, H. Bentz. New washing machine to be placed aboard. Ship's fund $9.17. Few beefs—to be settled by patrolman. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate. of thanks to brother for cartoons about current happenings which were enjoyed by all. (No date)—Chairman, H. Scholes; Secretary, N. Lighten. Slop cheat okay now. Two men injured. Wiper missed ship in Honolulu; one fireman taken off ill in Honolulu. Ship's fund $9.20. Purchased loud speaker $10. Magazines and books $30. Suggestion made for improvement on living con­ ditions. Crew warned about ^bad liquor and stealing in Korea. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Nov. •— Chairman, C. Stanbul; Secretary, R. Klenast. All repairs completed. Re­ port accepted. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Nov. 3—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary, G. Auer. Each department to hold safety meeting and elect a safety dele­ gate. Report accepted. Bench to he built for laundry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow and service. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Oct. 9—Chairman, J. Sweeney; Secre­ tary, J. Mapp. Everything ok., dis­ charged and sailed in record time. Two men missed ship. Fine movies. Report accepted. Check sailing board time when going ashore, don't rely on hearsay. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Nov. 15 —Chairman, S. Plaga; Secretary, T. Gasper. Picked up one SUP man at Balboa. Entire ship should be washed down more often. Something to be done about dirty water. Repair list to be made up before arrival in NV. Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Slop chest prices too high. To see patrolman about captain's unwillingness to coop­ erate at safety committee meeting— should be more democratic. Keep messhall clean. Return cots and linen. Ship to be fumigated. NEVA WEST (Bloomfiald), Oct. 20 —Chairman, J. Thompson; Secretary, W. Gels. Dirty water not to be dumped in laundry sink. New spigot to be. installed in laundry. Ship's fund $7.25. Purchased cigars. Few hours disputed ot. Screen doors to be kept closed in port. See mate re: keys for quarters. Repair list to be checked for further repairs. One brother hos­ pitalized in Bremen, Germany, for operation. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Nov. 15—Chairman, M. Chapman; Secretary, R. Hannibal. Ship's fund $97.15. Approx. 200 hours disputed ot. One man missed ship. Reports accepted. Hold payoff until patrolman gives ok. Vote of thanks to steward dept. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Nov. 2—Chairman, D. Haskell; Secretary, J. McElroy, Jr. Request for coastwise payoff granted; paid off at NO before signing foreign articles. Captain will not change 4 PM F&B drill to earlier time but cooks will be excused. Draws in foreign ports will be held down to exactly what is due. Screen doors will be installed to keep natives out. Repair lists to be sub­ mitted. Traps for rats which came on with corn meal .and flour cargo will be set. Safety meeting to be held —delegates to be department safety representatives. Ship's fund" $27. Few hours disputed ot. Coffee cups to be placed in sink after use. Request for covered coffee container. Discussion on garbage disposal in port. Throw orange peels, etc. over side, not on deck. OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 20—Chairman, J. Relsbech; Secre­ tary, M. Magal. Refrain from drink­ ing and performiH^T at sea. Ship's fund $4. Propping for his first match on his return to wrestling, Seoforer Gordon McKinley strikes o pose to show whot his op­ ponents will be up ogoinst. McKinley wos in New York lost summer getting bhck into shoparfor the saosoK - One man missed ship. Suggestion t* see hq re: ship paying off and, storing in PR which is against crew's'Wishes, Suggestion to buy better aerial for TV set. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct. 27—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, H. Bishop. All foc'sle decks painted. Slicing machine installed in galley. TV to be purchased. Repair list sub­ mitted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Nov. 13—Chairman, N. Cooper; Sec­ retary, W. Morse. All repairs made. New TV purchased. ,Ship's fund $53. DEL VALLE (Miss.), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, L. Bollinger; Secretary, A. An­ derson. Beefs to be turned over to patrolman. Ship's fund $34. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to spend $15 eaeh trip for magazines. Sugges­ tion to have company remove bad eggs, flour, corned beef and dried •beans—food is bad—should be con­ demned. WANG PIONEER (Inter-Ocean), Nov. 13—Chairman, C. Sypher; Secretary, B. Padgett. Few hours disputed ot. Cannot obtain American cigarettes from Army in France, will buy them out of bond. Two men hospitalized. One replacement in Liverpool. All garbage and water to be dumped from stern. Stew.ard's deck to be levelled as chair bumps when ship rolls. Members to be properly at­ tired when entering mess hall. Gar­ bage ma.v be dumped on lee side When decks are greasy. DEL SUD (Miss.), pet. 27—Chair­ man, P. Valentine; Secretary, R. Maley. Report from hdqrs. re: Bull Line. Robin Line, American Coal and Welfare Plan. read. Ship's fund $343.70. Vote of thanks to organizers for Maggo contract. Need new wash­ ing machine. VALLEY FORGE (Peninsular), Oct. 20—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Secre­ tary, S. Arales. New delegate elected. Deck and eng. dept's. to alternate cleaning crew wash room. Nov. 17—Chairman, F. Jones; Sec­ retary, S. Arales. Members urged to put in ot for fire Sc boat drill held on Sunday. Some repairs made on washing machine. Repairs requested on previous list not made. New mat­ tresses not obtained. Few hours dis­ puted ot. All mattresses to be re­ placed. Vote of thanks to sanitary men for fine job done in keeping laundry and recreation rooms clean. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Oct. 13 —Chairman, T. Radlch; Secretary, B. Hand. Ship's fund $12. If ship goes to Bombay coolies will do main­ tenance work, if not crew will do it. Few hours disputed ot. Request more night lunch. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. Keep pantry clean and neat. Meat boxes to be kept locked at all times. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 3— Ch'Slrman, J. Bailey; Secretary, G. Bales. One man hospitalized. Ship's fund $8.40. One man missed ship in Korea, joined in Moji. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Nov. 7— Chairman, F. Pasalus; Secretary, T. Rainey. B'R's work not satisfactory. Ship's fund $14. Reports accepted. Discus.sion on changing BR to another job. Trash not te be thrown on deck. FAIRPORT (Waterman), Oct. 27— Chairman, W. McBrlde; Secretary, R, Godwin. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $24. Request dodger be put on flying bridge. Only minor repairs to be made. Few hours ot questioned, will be taken up with patrolman. Cook missed ship, owed money to crew men. Left ship 45 mln. before sailing. Motion to appoint committee to drew up resolutions on built-in bunks and retirement plan. Treasurer and re­ porter elected. Stamps to be pur­ chased for crew; need more ice cream; better fresh fruits; more but­ termilk for coastwise trip. Request key deposit be reduced to 50 cents. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Nov. 3— Chairman, R. Callahan; Secrotary, J. Hannon. New delegate elected. Mess­ hall and pantry to be sougeed each trip. Need clarification on meals and hours for ordering same. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Nov. 1— Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, J, Katsos. Letter re: Savannah hospital posted. Ship's fund $5.14. Washing machine to be repaired. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Nov. 1#—Chairman, J. Fester; Secretary, none. One man missed ship—claiming illness. Beefs to be referred to dept. delegate. • ' -, 'I'i: i-i-V' ' �.. r-., .»!ftr«-TJ,>- •-!/.• , • ' '•....t-,--jr December (, 1981, SEAFARERS Pace Fifteen LOG Last RStes For Shipmate m wm '• *• : Allrof the folloioing SIU families vember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and have received a $200 maternity Mrs. Antonio Gonzalez, Playa benefit plus a $25 bond from the Ponce, PR. Union in the baby's name: 4 4 4 Thomas Theodore Lamb, bom Andrea Mary Adams, born Septembpr SQ, 1957, to Seafarer and September 28.1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Andrew J. Adams, Baltimore, Mrs. Elmer E. Lamb, Harbor City, Calif. Md. 444 t ^ Nicholas Perez, born October 23, Janice Lynn Atkins, born No­ vember 16, 1957, to Seafarer and 1957, to Seafarer dnd Mrs. IdelMrs. Marion J. Atkins, Nashville, fonso N. Perez, Baltimore, Md. Ga. 4 4 4 Stephen James Thompson, born 4» 4> Cheryl Lynne Crawford, born October 17, 1957, to Seafejrer and September 15, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James C. Thompson, Savan­ and Mrs. Willow L. Crawford, Cov­ nah, Ga. ington, La. 4 4 4 Jules Wetzell, born October 3, st 4" Mary Ellen Diaz, bom Novem­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lloyd ber 12, 1957, to Sea'farer and Mrs. J. Wetzell, New Orleans, La. Carlos E. M. Diaz, Yonkers, NY. 4 4 4 4»- ~ Jt" 4 , Raymond Barry Young, born No­ LonI Jean Kaust, borp November vember 5, 1957, to Seafarer and 14, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Cas- Mrs. Charles A. ' Young, Lake mier A. Kaust, New.York City. Charles, La. 4 4 4 Andrea A. G. Medina, bom No­ November 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tommy R. Fillingim, Chicka­ saw, Ala. 4^ 4 4 m Luz Evelyn R. Cuebas, born Oc­ tober 29,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eusebio Rodriguez, Mayaguez, PR. •4 4 4 Kenneth Lamar Stokes, bom Oc­ tober 31,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wilton H. Stokes, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Jaye Benedict, born November 4, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John" Benedict, New Orleans, La. 4 4 Norwood E. Geno Jr., born No­ vember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norwood E. Geno Sr., Mo­ bile, Ala. 4 4 4 Stephen Spencer Groth, bom July 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John David Groth, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 • 4 4 San Anthony Negron, born Octo­ ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clinton Elroy Filllngim, born Cruz Negron, Bronx, NY. r: Crewmembers aboard Philip Mazzei, West Coast ship, prepare for burial at sea of 'Bobo" Keating, oiler, who died in his bunk on trip to France. Burial was three days out of Newport News. nNAl DISPATCH The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. Baltimore. A resident of Chicago, Brother Sullivan held a full book since September 9, 1951. He sailed in the deck department. Burial took place at New Cathedral Cemetery, TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC * SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS Clarence T. M. Thibodeaux, 43: Baltimore, Md. Surviving is hii A liver ailment caused the death sister, Mary E. Kelley of St. Louis, Missouri. of Brother Thibodeaux on Octo­ ber 8 in New Orleans. A resident of that city, Brother Thibodeaux sailed in the steward department and became a full member of the Union on December 8, 1955. Burial took place in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Roy S. Theiss 4 4 4 Please contact your brother John Jose Gimenez, 36: Brother Gimenez died in his home in Bahia, Cat- M. Theiss at 402 E. Holmes St., tano, PR. He had Huntsville, Alabama. It concerns sailed In the en­ your gear in the NY house which gine department has been sold. and had been John W. McCauIey full member of Please contact your wife at 120 the Union since Welborn Circle, Easley, SC. September 8, William C. Dawley 1944. Surviving Your mother would like you to him is his wife, get in touch with her at 835 Tyler Elena Gimenez. St., Eugene, Oregon. Wn(-39, 198S0 KCt WFK-95,1S7(I0 KCi Wn-«5,15t$0KG Place of burial is Shlpi In Mediterranean Shlpi In Caribbean, Shlpi In Gull of MOM. Joseph P. Bramley not known. area. North Atlantic, Eait Caaii oi Sauth Ico, Caribbean, Weil It is important that you contact Amtrlco, South Atlantic Com ef South Amerw Europeon and US East 4 4 4 and Eati Coatl at Ico, Weil Coaii of Coon. P. J. Madden at Bay Road, Riviera Hilmar N. Bjork, 66: Brother Beach, Pasadena, Md. Unltod Statet. ... Mexico and US Eon Coon. Bjork died of a respiratory tumor Eddie Johnsen on Ifovember 13. He sailed in the ex-Plymouth Victory deck department on SIU ships and Your eyeglasses have been became a full member on January 6, 1945. Surviving him is his sister, turned in to the New York mail Mary Roeger, of Cornwell Heiglits, room. Please make arrangements Pa. Place of burial is not known. to pick them up or have them sent UP-TO-THE-MINUTI to you. 4 4 4 UNION AND IMARITIMI Ralph Hampson George Brown, 51: Brother NEWS Get in touch with Frank Semple Brown died of unspecified natural or John Broderick at Broderick. OP SPECIAL INTEREST causes at Manhattan General Hos­ Motors, 120 New Park Ave., Hart­ pital in New York. He was one of ford, Conn, the Union's original members, join­ Keith Donnelly ing on November 30, 1938, and sail­ Contact your wife immediately. ing In the engine department. Burial took place in Evergreen It Is very urgent. Leroy Bewig Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Your personal gear left aboard 4 4 4 the SS Grain Trader is being held Frank T. Barenthin, 34: The crash for you in the baggage room of the of a Venezuelan airline plane off Seattle Hall. Asbury Park, NJ, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE Edward D. Quartet caused Brother Please get In touch with Rose Barenthin's death Gonzales at MAin 5-7904. on June 29, 1956. James Shortell He had been a Jack Guard lost your address and full member of would like you to contact him at jIU-A&G DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU • MM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT the Union since 3150 Franklin Street, San Fran­ November 14, cisco, California. 1955, and sailed In the engine de­ Johnny King partment. He is It is important that you get MONDAY, 0315 GMjl survived by his in touch with your daughter, EST Sunday) wife, Bessie Lee Barenthin, of Patricia Ann, at 8301 Mark Street, Australia Texas City, Texas, His body was Tampa, Fla. m 25-15607 KCs not recovered. Byron C. Slaid 4 4 4 Nerthweit Pacific Your union book has been for­ IVMM 8I-11037.5 Harry S. Sullivan, 51: A frac­ warded to the New York head­ tured skull suffered in an accident quarters mail room by the Post I caused the death of Brother Sulli­ Office Department. Please contact van at JohqsrHppkini) boisplt^rlin headquarters regarding it. -j THE riRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS EVERY SOiiRAY • iMO Tie Veiee ef tie MTP MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Meanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue, e. I I I I I o:i| �SEAFARERS LOG •'5 J " ••'v AI • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Sea Pqy Minor Ship Cost Item, Operator Says y The shipowner who never tires of blaming his business headaches on seamen's wages may have to find a new whip­ ping boy now. This free bit of advice comes from none other than Lewis Lapham, president are $1.49 per revenue ton for fuel of the Grace Line. oil, 55 cents for hull and machinery In a recent speech to a group expenses and insurance, 20 cents of marine underwriters, Lapham said the main reason why many freightship operators were in the red and others were going out of business altogether was the cargohandling costs that already amount to more than half of all voyage expenses today. He indicated that seamen's wages and subsistence alone, despite the outraged cries of the shipowners at contract negotiation time, amounted to perhaps 10 percent of the total. The Grace spokesman empha­ sized that "new medicine" for the industry, like the "lift-on-lift-off" containershlps recently introduced by Pan-Atlantic Steamship, repre­ sent the industry's best hope. The containerships, which carry their own cranes for fast loading and discharging of trailerloads of cargo, call for minimum cargo-handling costs. They have an added advan­ tage over so-called "roll-on-rolloff" ships in not needing costly terminals. Such ships can make more trips per year than the conventional freighter, take a fraction of the time to load and unload and cut costs due to damage and handling considerably, he pointed out. Since the cargo is already packaged in trailers, it can be driven right off the dock to its destination within minutes. Figures cited by Lapham totalled $17.88 in expenses per ton of cargo, of which $3.04 represents not only crew wages and subsistence, but vessel maintenance and repair, stores, supplies and equipment. The $3.04 figure represents 17 per­ cent of the total expense. Crew wages and subsistence, then, prob­ ably account for 10 percent of the total. Contrasting this, he cited a figure of $9.94 for cargo-handling costs. Other figures making up the total : ^BAPARBR^ I WRTCfCAll \ iN&iaim for cargo damage claims and $2.86 for port expenses and canal tolls, according to Lapham. The 20-cent item for cargo claims can probably be added to the cargo-handling cost as well. Most of these costs, except for the wage item, are the same for for­ eign-flag as well as American ships. On the runaway-flag ships under Liberian, Panamanian and similar tax haven registries, the shipboard wage bill probably runs two to three percent of the overall voy­ age expense, with average wages running under $100 per month. This explains the eagerness with which American-flag operators have switched their ships, while re­ taining the same type of freight operation as before. New or con­ verted vessels mean large invest­ ments today, and the time lag for construction or modernization not only cuts earnings but also pro­ vides no assurance of potential gain. Tanner Serves As Fact-Finder In Bus Strike MOBILE—Efforts by a fact-find­ ing committee which included SIU port agent Cal Tanner have pro­ duced a resumption of negotiations between striking drivers and bus operators in this port city. Tanner was appointed as the labor member of the five-man panel by Mayor Joseph Langan. The committee, including one rep­ resentative of management, two businessmen and a labor relations consultant, was named in an at­ tempt to find a solution to the three-week-old bus strike. Negotiations broke down over the operators' offer of an IS-cent hourly wage increase in a new twoyear contract with no work guar­ antees for bus mechanics. When the fact-finding panel began study­ ing the dispute, both sides agreed to make another try at negotia­ tions. Tanner subsequently left to attend the SIUNA executive board sessions in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, the shipping outlook continues to be slow. Pan-Atlantic has temporarily cancelled the crewing of two "piggyback" tankers and moved them to the Gulf shipyard in Chickasaw. The company is ex­ pected to get some trailer cargo for them soon and will crew up then. The Fairland, latest of the con­ verted C-2 boxships being readied by P-A, is expected to take on a full crew and enter the coastwise trailership service within a few days. Aside from these deve) )pments, the port remains quigt. SII/ Marks f Turkey Day In Style Enjoying holiday dinner to­ gether while dad's on the beach in NY, Seafarer & Mrs. F. Jensen dig in on the big spread. The children (I to r] are Curt, Kevin and Kent. Over 600 Seafarers and fami­ lies attended the NY fete. � 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 December 6, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: GULF PORTS GET HEALTH CENETRS MTD KEY TO SEA UNITY – MEANY SIU SWEEPS FIRST FOUR ROBIN SHIPS BY 108 – 13 COUNT BULL INJUNCTION REVERSED LOG AWARDED FOUR LABOR PRESS PRIZES EXTEND SIU HEALTH CENTER FACILITIES TO MOBILE, N’ORLEANS FMB MAY RECLAIM COAL SHIPS SUP VOTE STARTS; 50 SEEKING OFFICE LAKES SIU CONFIDENT OF WIN IN VOTE INT’L LABOR WIDENS BAN IN STRUCK CANADA SHIPS ENG’RS VOTE ON MERGER; MEBA AT MTD CONCLAVE HIT ANTI-UNION PITCH OF DAILY NEWSPAPERS COURT TO HEAR TRAMPS’ CASE AGAINST BREAKOUTS SANDCAPTAIN NOW NEW YORKER MAKE EMPLOYEES EQUALLY LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS, UNION MEN SAY SUP VOTES FOR MOTOR LIFEBOATS ON ALL VESSELS PAN-ATLANTIC WINS RIGHT TO OPERATE INTERCOASTAL SEA PAY MINOR SHIP COST ITEM, OPERATOR SAYS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/06/1957 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. XX, No. 1 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c7abcb41b3d2cd1f5973953fa4135187.PDF 1084138e7968f8e3506b7e1886e6ebdf PDF Text Text • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •f i %y i f.:- •••* ••11 SIU CERTIFIED ON FOUR ROBIN SHIPS :iil '.If 4# ...r ..3 m '3i' •yi Stoiy On Page 3 ;• 'ft a ConfffOtul^'iionS Herbert Brand (right) accepts fost prize for the best news front page in annual La­ bor Press Ass'n competition. Ketiring ILPA president Gordon Cole presented prize, one of four %on by the LOG. (Story on Page 6.) Si' :8g®!S vM U * y Cs^mm for Robin Locksley once again DOCK, f O ujr* go up on the shipping board at SIU headquarters, following NLRB certification of SIU bargaining rights for the first four-Robin ships to vote. Dispatcher Scotty Aubusson does the honors. (Story bn Page 3.) Taking A Reading. steadies his ® arm as nurse Patsy Schexnayder checks his blood pressure at the temporary SIU medical center in New Orleans. Like a similar facility in Mobile, it provides no-cost medical exams for Seafarers and SIU families in the area. Permanent centers in both ports will be established eventually similar to the one in New York. • �—^'vr •- • -T''^ '• " FsfC.Tw* SEAFARERS j»«c^ber LOG AFL-CIO Votes M'time Policy, Ousts 3 Unions ATLANTIC CITY—Demonstrating their willingness to clean their own house, delegates to the 2nd merged convention of the AFL-CIO overwhelmingly faced up to the "disagreeable task" of-expelling three unions with corrupt leadership. This action dominated the six-day convention here, which adopted over 150 policy state­ union workers. SIU-A&G secre­ Herman E. Cooper, who is also the ments ranging from a demand tary-treasurer Paul Hall, Morris attorney for the NMU. on the Government for a "com­ prehensive long-range program" in maritime to a call for a national holiday on the January 30th birth­ day of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The statement on maritime policy was based on resolutions adopted ear­ lier by the Maritime Trades De­ partment convention. The MTD had submitted a program of 14 resolutions on maritime to the AFL-CIO. (See story on page 8.) Organized labor's traditional support of progressive legislation and a forthright statement on na­ tional and international affairs was likewise reaffirmed by some 900 delegates representing ISV^ million Weisberger, SUP; Sam Bennett, MFOW; Ed Turner, MCS; Hal Banks, SIU Canadian District, and Andrea Gomez of the SlU-affiliated Fishery & Cannery Workers Un­ ions comprised the SIUNA dele­ gation. New Union Chartered The expulsion orders cut loose million members with the Fed­ eration's ouster of the Teamsters, Bakery & Confectionery Workers and Laundry Workers unions. A new affiliate, the American Bak­ ery & Confectionery Workers, was immediately granted a charter to replace the ousted bakers group. Attorney for the ousted group was Bakers Out Of AFL-CIO; Cooper Out Of Bakers The expelled Bakery and Confectionery Workers Interna,-^ tional Union, ousted from the AFL-CIO for ethical practices violations, has let it be known that Herman E. Cooper has been replaced as the union's-f general counsel. Mr. Cooper,' lution In advance of the meet­ who is also attorney for the ing to sustain the charges pre­ National Maritime Union, had been identified with some of the occur­ ences leading up to the expulsion of the union by the AFL-CIO. A rival union, the American Federa­ tion of Bakery Workers, has been chartered by the Federation and represents a very sizable opposi­ tion group to the administration of James C. Cross, the president of the expelled union. Previously, -Mr. Cooper was dropped as coun­ sel by Bakery Workers Local 484. Cross had been ousted by the Federation after charges had been brought against him for misuse of union funds for personal purposes and for purging Curtis E. Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the international, who sought to bring Cross to account. The McClellan committee had investigated Cross' actions and also had questioned Mr. Cooper at some length. The questioning brought out that Sims had been bounced on Cross' coun­ ter-charges, and that Mr. Cooper had prepared a guilty verdict against Sims even before the charges against him had been heard. Mr., Cooper had to admit to the committee that he had not pre­ pared any acquittal verdict in ad­ vance, only the guilty verdict, A sample of the committee's ques­ tioning of Mr. Cooper follows: SENATOR ERVIN: . . . in other words, you drew a reso- ferred by Cross against Sims before the Executive board bad had. an opportunity to pass on those charges. MR. COOPER. Not at all sir. The suspension resolution which I drew related to the charges not yet heard. SENATOR ERVIN. That Is what I am talking about. That is exactly what I thought. Another phase of the commit­ tee's questioning dealt with Mr. Cooper's handling of $24,000 in special fees at the last Bakery union convention, $8,000 of which was in cash. Committee members expressed considerable curiosity as to why Mr. Cooper had taken part of the fee in cash and what was done with it. It was brought out that an $8,000 ca.sh deposit was made by Mr. Cooper after the com­ mittee started its investigation and some time after the payment of the fee. Sen. Kennedy Critical Following the conclusion of the questioning. Senator John Ken­ nedy (Dem.-Mass.) sharply criti­ cized Cooper's actions. A story in the "New York Times" of August 6 quoted Kennedy as follows: "We have seen lawyers do­ ing more than advising clients of their legal rights," he said. The "Times" story went on to say that Kennedy referred by name to Herman Cooper and< added this quotation: "I hope," Senator Kennedy Dec. 20, 1957 Vol. XX, No. 2 said, "that the respective bar associations are getting the transcripts of these hearings and will see if these lawyers are meeting their responsibili­ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer ties . . ." HEHBEHX BBAND. Editor: BEBDARD SEAICAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IB^vlN Curran made oblique reference SrivACK, AL MAsxnr, JOHN BRAZIL. Stag Wrtters. BILL MOODT, GUU Area Repre­ to Mr. Cooper and the Bakers in sentative- • his report to the last NMU conven­ Published biweekly et the ticaUquarters tion, In one instance Curran said ef the Seafarers international Union, At­ the AFL-CIO should not intervene lantic « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn M, NY. Tel. HYaeinth on an ethical practice basis in *•4*00. Entered es second cla.cs matter "fractional disputes" as a "sad per­ At the Post Office In Brooklyn. NY. undor version" of the codes. Since the the Acf of f us, 34/ 1f12. . Bakers ynlon was the only one in SEAFARERS LOG 1120 ia&: 'm ,, , ^, (C;on.lJe»jf41^ on jjagqJ),, n > •: Clean-up moves by the United Textile Workers and the Distillery Workers resulted in the lifting of their suspensions, pending their continued operation under Federa­ tion supervision. The expulsion of a Chicago Federal local official on corruption charges was also up­ held. ^ pair of SIUNA oldtimers With 114 yean of seotime between AFL - CIO president George Ihem pose aboard the ACS-operated SS Coal Miner on soiling Meany, secretary-treasurer William day in Norfollc. On the left, the senior member of the pair is F. Schnitzler and 25 vice-presi­ SlU-A&G veteran Oscar Rosmon, OS, who mode his first trip fd dents were reelected by acclama­ tion. Two pew vice-presidents, sed In 1898. In the galley^on the Miner is MCS brother Ridgwoy Peter T. Schoemann and Paul L. 6. .Thomas, galley utilitymon, who began sailing in 1902. Phillips, presidents of the Plum­ bers and the Papermakers respec­ FMB Acts On Charters: tively,, jyej-e named to replace John F. £^lish,^Qf the Teamsters and Herman Winter of the Bakers. A variety of conventional resolu tions rapped the Administration's labor policies and the strike-break­ ing practices made possible by the Taft-Hartley Act, and called for intensified union organizing drives WASHINGTON—The Federal Maritime Board has for­ despite the current anti-union hys­ mally ordered the Casimir Pulaski returned to the US boneteria. (See story on page 3.) They yard, cutting the American Coal Shipping fleet from seven to urged more political action by : labor as the only means of winning six. The Pulaski was one of-* terest in retaining the Government nine ships so treated in the improved social legislation such as improved wage and hour laws and FMB's formal review of out­ charters wa^ shown when it failed standing ship charters. The agency to send any representative to a De­ social security protection. The delegates derided proposals acted on the ground that condi­ cember 9 hearing on the subject for a national wage freeze and for tions no longer existed to justify called by the FMB. The hearing was scheduled to give the opera­ abolishing the 40-hour week now charters. tors involved an opportunity to A second ship, the Cleveland while prices and unemployment are rising. They called for broad Abbe, was reported next in line to object if they so desired. SIU of­ ficials said if ACS was really in­ Federal aid for schools, housing head for lay-up. terested in keeping these ships op­ and farmers, and for closing off tax Barring a sudden revival of the erating it would have showed up loopholes that-aid runaway indus­ dry cargo market, the FMB is ex­ tries, such as shipping, in order to pected to continue recalling other at the hearing. An unnamed company spokes­ give tax relief to low-income American Coal ships as, tliejr char­ man told "Business Week" maga­ groups. ters expire. Despite its grahdoise On the global front, the role of announcements as to future plans zine that the slump in rates wai the United Nations and the im­ for coal carriers, the company directly responsible for the comportance of continued negotiation owns only one ship of its own un­ within the UN and in direct rela­ der the ACS banner, the Liberty An informal NLRB confer­ tions with other nations was ship Coal Miner, and that has been ence was held Wednesday af ter­ stressed as a key to world peace. carrying grain for several months noon on the unfair labor pracr The work of the International Con­ now. tice charges filed by the SIU federation of Free Trade Unions American Coal's own lack of In- against American Coal. The and the International Labor Or­ NLRB attorney proposed a set­ ganization in combatting Commu­ tlement which would not fully nism was also warmly applauded. remedy these charges.. The pror In other action, the assemblage posed settlement did call upon praised labor's community service the company to stop recogniz­ program such as the voluntary re­ ing and assisting the NMU and lief efforts by Louisiana Seafarers to stop favoring the NMU over and other unionists after Hurricane the SIU in hiring and fking. Audrey. It urged speed in mer­ The company would be required gers of state and local central labor to post notices to that effect. bodies and the handling of all On ship or ashore. Seafarers will The SIU's position was that jurisdictional disputes within the be sitting down to enjoy Christmas such action would, in effect, su­ Federation. Day dinners next Wednesday. As percede the court order on hir­ has been the custom with the SIU, ing and give full control of hir­ Seafarers on the beach and their ing back to the company. The families are invited to attend a result would be to give the com­ Christmas Day dinner under SIU pany a relatively free hand, auspices in all ports. which was what was responsi­ Holiday dinners on Thanksgiving, ble for the court order in the Christmas and New Year's Day first instance. have been traditional with the SIU. In view of the lengthy com­ Because of the Christ­ More than 600 Seafarers, their pany history of discrimination mas holiday, the next SIU wives and children attended the against the SIU, the Union Thanksgiving dinner in the head­ membership meetings in quarters cafeteria this year with asked that the NLRB proceed with the pending charges aaginst oil ports will be held at the outports also pulling big the company. 7 PM, Thursday, Decem­ crowds. The menus, both from the ships ber 26 instead of Christ­ and the halls, usually include such pany's plight, "A US-flag ship mas night, December 25. items lis soup, turkey, ham or beef, hauling coal to Europe needs to $8 a ton to cover all its costs," Those who wish to be ex­ complete with all the triifimings. get he said. "It's the competition from In addition there are the usual nuts cused from the meeting and candy, pies and cakes for those foreign-flag ships that can get by for a little more than $3 a ton should request permission with, a sweet tooth. that's causing us to lay up our by telegrom. The follow­ Dinner will be served in the vessels." • ing SIU meetings will be: headquarters cafeteria from .10:00 Despite the fact that this is usu­ AM until 3:00 PM, For those halls ally the height of the coal-shipping Jonuory 8 which are not equipped with cafe­ season, recent coal charters to Euteria facilities, arrangements have Jonuory 22 . been made with:nearby hotels, and rppe hive been going at h0"more February 5 • - CCohtlnued on page" l5) ' restaurantfL, ;,H ^ Coal Ships Headed Back To Boneyard Set Holiday MealForSIU Ships, Halls NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 26 �it, IW SEAFARERS Par* nra« L0€> Robin Ships Back In SlU Another 2 Ships Won; NMU Crewmen Cast SlU Votes 5I • -i .' Robin Line jobs started going back on the SIU rotary hiring board this week as the National Labor Relations Board certified the SIU as collective bargaining agents for the first four ships voted in the Robin Line fleet, marking the beginning of the end of the NMU raidt — SIU halls for jobs, the NMU put Another ship, the Goodfelin the fleet. Seafarer Ho up what it called a "picket line' low, voted SIU byRobin 25 to 10 on Fung Chit was the first to outside the Robin pier in Brook Wednesday afternoon. lyn. Despite the so-called 'pickit Despite a campaign, of several be hired as he threw in pir line" all crafts—mates, engineer.s months' duration, during which all a passenger utility job on longshoremen and others—con­ replacements were hired from NMU the Robin Locksley on tinued to work and the NMU halls, the NMU managed to win Monday afternoon. Even after the certification, the NMU's desperate raid con­ SIU crewmen from the Robin Trent whoop it up at o gala party celebrating the 20-13 defeat they and two NMU men handed the NMU in last week's NLRB election. The sign points out that "18 SIU men vote unchallenged" but SIU gpt 20 of the 33 votes when two NMU crewmen cast their votes for SIU. Al Spanraft (kneel­ ing) asks "How come, Joe???" in a reference to NMU president Joe Curran. Holding the sign (I to r) are, A. Clemens, W. Hand and A. Arnold. tinued. The company agreed to call the NMU hall for five jobs aboard the Locksley after the com­ pany had signed an interim agree­ ment on hiring with the" SIU. SIU headquarters officials' stiw'thfe com­ pany action as further evidence of the NMU's decision to raid Sea­ farers' jobs at every opportunity. When this NMU tactic collapsed and the company started calling AFL-CIO Hits One-Sided Proposals On Labor Laws / ' ATLANTIC CITY—SIUNA president Paul Hall pinpointed the labor movement's reac­ tion to proposed new labor laws for 1958 at the AFL-CIO convention here last week. "We don't need any more legislation," Hall told the convention, "If anything, we have too much legislation now. fAn AFL-CIO policy statement Employer groups want the law missioner to prosecute any viola­ adopted later showed little to cover union funds only, and to tions, Federal laws covering brib­ enthusiasm for the legislative pro­ gram previewed at the conven­ tion's opening session by .Secretary -,.of Labor James P. Mitchell. The cabinet officer said the proposals he had outlined had the specific endorsement of the White House. Most of the trade union opposi­ tion to the Administration's pro­ gram centered on its one-sided approach and its efforts to impose Federal controls on internal union affairs. The only actual area of agreement between the AFL-CIO ahd the Administration is on leg­ islation requiring public disciosure of the financial transactions of all welfare and pension plans, wheth­ er administered jointly, by unions or by management only. keep their own operations from public scrutiny. This position was reaffirmed at the convention of the National Association of Manu­ facturers in Chicago last week The "bosses union" came out instead for a national "right-towork" law and other restrictive measures directed against unions only. The American Farm Bureau Federation took the same stand as the NAM and other business groups on "right-to-work" pro­ posals last week. Other Limits On Unions In addition to the weifare fund disclosure law, the Government's lOBS labor program called for com­ pulsory union financial reports and appointment of a special com- '50-50' Props US Ships Against Slump The value of the "50-50" law as a prop for shipping in gen­ eral has been demonstrated strongly in the recent weeks of decline in the shipping business. "The December 7 issue of •'•Riioinocc Week" Woolr" reports rr>r>r>rto that tVint"*"Business rates for US tramp ship opera­ around $65,000 a month on longtors have slipped far less than term charters. Today, the rate on those for tankers or other carriers because of the "50-50" cushion. Last year at this timO, the mag­ azine reports, both foreign and domestic tramps had been getting ^Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership, is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy, causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the,!S(lU.' ' foreign tramps is about $25,000 a month on the long term, but $45,000 a month for American-flag operators. The difference lies in the "50-50" law which provides that one-half of the Government's foreign aid and agricultural surplus shipments must travel on US-flag vessels. Foreign aid business is expected to pick up after the first of the year when shipments scheduled by the Government get moving. Were it not for the "50-50" pro­ vision, it is clear that many more US-flag ships would be laying up and large numbers- of seamen's Jobs Would go down the drain. ery and embezzlement of union funds and secret ballot union elec­ tions, and further restrictions on union picketing rights. AFL-CIO statements criticizing these proposals noted their failure to apply the same strict standards to corporations as on unions. The labor position has always been that where wrongdoing has occurred, it has stemmed from cooperation between corrupt unions and man­ agement, and that the responsi­ bility rests on both. The convention also compared the emphasis on labor abuses to the "slap on the wrist" treatment of management in hearings by a special Senate committee this year. It rapped the committee foy not showing the same vigor in dealing with union - busting tactics by management. Secretary Mitchell's pledge that the Administration would fight against a national "right-to-work' law or moves to make labor unions subject to the anti-trust laws was the only source or comfort in the Administration's labor package. even sent its own men through its own "picket line" to work aboard the Robin Trent. The Trent is one of the ships won by the Slf.' which The following by-play took place at Wednesday afternoon's election on the Robin Goodfellow: First NMU official: "I'm the NMU observer." Second NMU official: "No, you're not. They told me I'm the observer." SIU observer: "I don't care who the observer is as long as he stays in the corner and keeps quiet." 4; A crewmember approaches the table to get his ballot. NMU observer: "Stop the elec­ tion! That man's in no condi­ tion to vote! Hold everything!" SIU observer: "I don't know if you are interested, but I just want to tell you—^he's an NMU member." has not yet been certified bv the Labor Board. The NMU picketing may have been prompted by another severe setback in the fleet when NMU members aboard the Robin Trent voted for the SIU in the National Labor Relations Board election on that ship. Fifteen NMU members on the ship cast non-voided and unchallenged ballots on the Locksley but the NMU wound up with only 13 votes. Resent Curran Seafarers aboard the Trent re­ ported that NMU members on board had expressed burning re­ sentment against NMU President Joseph Curran. The final count on the Trent was SIU 20, NMU 13. just one ship in the fleet, the Robin Mowbray. The NMU got the ship simply because 11 Seafarers wera fired off their jobs by the com­ pany and replaced through th« NMU hall. The count on this vessel was 25 to 11. The first four ships, which ar* now certified for the SlU, are tha Robin Sherwood, Robin Gray, Rob­ in Kirk and Robin Locksley which voted over-all SIU 108, NMU 13. Total votes to date on seven ships are SIU 164, NMU 61. Talks On Contract Negotiations are expected to get underway shortly with Moore-McCormack, the owners of the Robin (Continued on page 15) Vote $25 In-Hospifal Holiday Gift Hospitalized Seafarers will again receive a Christmas bonus this year from the SIU Welfare Plan. Th« traditional $25 bonus will be given to Seafarers by the welfare servica department representatives vrho will call at the hospitals. The bonus, which has been paid every year since the Welfare Plan began in 1950, is given in addition to the regular weekly hospital bene­ fit. It will help the Seafarers in tha hospital do a little Christmas shop­ ping for their families and friends. Any Seafarer who is a hospital in-patient one day or more during the week of December 19th through 25th will be eligible for the bonus payments. In addition to hospitalized men, the bonus will be paid to all Sea­ farers on the disability lists. Tha checks will be mailed out with their regular $150 monthly check cover­ ing their SIU disability benefit. •"l Lk. Charles Has Decline LAKE CHARLES—Shipping fell off In the last period but still two "C" cards managed to ship out. One went in tlie black gang and one in the stewards department. .Calling into this area over the past period were the Government Camp, Bents Fort, Fort Hoskins, Bradford Island, Winter Hill, Chiwawa, Cantigny, Council Grove and the CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Petro-Chem (Valentine) and the Val Chera (Heron). All were in good shape wlHt-only'mihor beefs which - were settled at- the -pay<^. First Seafarar shipped to the Robin Locksley on Monday whan Robin Line pbs want back on the SIU shipping board was H. F. Chit, MM (front, left). Next to him is ACS oldtimar Aba Goldsmit, who was steward on tha coal ship Walter Hinas Page bafora the laid u)).'' Oiijiditehar Scotty Aubusson made tha'^ll. ^ �Pace Four SEAFARERS PecMnbeyJtO^ lUUT LOG Calif. Upsets Jobless $ Ban, UK's 60-Day Rule Backed by the weight of the seniority hiring rules set forth In the SIU contract, a Seafarer in California has just won a significant decision assuring state unemployment benefits for seamen who leave their t" on shoreside employment before he ships under the 60-day rule in returned to the sea early this year. the contract. He came into the SIU originally as The California ruling comes in an organizer in the successful the wake of earlier decisions up­ Cities Service organizing drive, but holding the 60-day rule in New quit the sea in 1950. He said his experience since then as a court York, Delaware and Alabama. Sea­ clerk and bail bondsman no doubt farer Ira Kenneth Coats pressed the helped him wade through the red appeal after he was denied state tape necessary to press the appeal benefits last June. He had paid off for immediate benefits. He sails as the SS Grain Shipper in Tacoma, an AB. In connection with applications Wash., in May. for future unemployment benefits According to the decision handed in all states by Seafarers with B or down by the Los Angeles Area C seniority, SIU headquarters con­ Referee's Office "on Coats' appeal, tinued to stress one major point he was wrongfully denied benefits concerning payoffs under the 60originally since he had left his day rule. The applicant must list ship under a specific provision of "contract rule" rather than "union the Union contract. Prior to this rule" as his reason for leaving a decision, seamen with B or C ship. Merely listing "60-day rule" Kniority leaving ships under the or "union rule" is not accepted as 60-day rule were considered to sufficient reason. Those who re­ have quit "without good cause" and member to carry along a copy of therefore denied benefits. the SIU contract spelling out the The men subsequei.tly had to seniority provisions can speed wait out a normal one-week waiting things along. period plus a four-week penalty SIU attorneys are studying the period before thej could obtain latest California decision to see if benefits. The ruling in Coats' case a uniform ruling for the 60-day differed with the pattern estab­ rule can now be obtained in all lished by a 1948 state decision states on the basis of the decision covering cases where seamen left in the key maritime states of New ships to conform with union ship­ York and California. ping rules only. A change in California law now requires seamen to wait out the penalty period if they left ships on or after September 11, 1957 to comply with union policy. This change penalizes members of some of the West Coast unions, including the Sailors Union of the Pacific, but does not apply to SlU-A&G men. The SUP rule is not stipulated under the contract. Seamen who left ships between Nine Seafarers and children of February, 1957, and September 11 Seafarers have completed all the are not penalized, however. The provision for a penalty waiting qualifications for the SIU scholar­ period was apparently dropped for ship contest. Another 15 applica­ a time and then reactivated. Ac­ tions are now being processed in cording to the "West Coast Sailors," the annual competition for five the SUP is seeking to have the law $6,000 scholarships twarded by changed again. the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Another aspect of Coats' case was Four of the nine applicants who that his claim was based partly have completed their requirements have already taken the standard College Entrance Examination. The results of the examinations are a primary factor in determin­ ing the scholarship winners. There is still time for additional applicants to qualify for the scholarship, provided they make arrangements to take the College Entrance Examination by March 15. To qualify for this examina­ tion, all requirements must be ^ Wow IN BOTH completed by February 15 plus a reservation for the test. Other material required by the Plan includes graduation in the upper third of the high school class, a transcript of the candi­ date's high school record and three letters of reference, one of them from the high school principal. Candidates must have three years' seatime on SIU ships either in their own right or through their fathers. Ninety days of the time must be in the previous calendar year and one day in the 90 before making application. Selection of the winners takes place each spring. A board of uni­ versity administrators decides on the basis of the record and the test results which of the candidates are most deserving of the awards. Of the five scholarships awarded each year, at least one is reserved for a Seafarer with the other lour open to both Seafarers and chil­ dren of #IU men. , . 24 Apply For Union's Scholarships , |||^ 'M . .is.- Do IVitb If M • • V . '7 7 ISi.- One job of a safeJy-conscIous crew ?s fo make )ll fire-fighting fir sure all gear is in top-notch con­ dition. The second, and equally-important task, is to know what gear to use in a given situation and how. Take fire extinguishers as an example. There are four types-—soda and acid, foam, carbon tetrachloride and carbon dioxide. Each of them have different functions and may be operated differently. Using the wrong one in the wrong place can be downright dangerous. When the emergency arises, there isn't always time to read the directions on the cylinder. Make a point of knowing where the extinguish­ ers are located, how they work, what they are for and what their pitfalls ore. Some day that knowledge may pay off in lives saved. An SIU Ship is a Safe I .,.1., -5.:. Mlt:. �lleoember 20,195f SEAFARERS Pare Fire LOG Bull Files Supreme Court Appeal On SIO's Strike WASHINGTON—Action by the Supreme Court on a decision of the Circuit Court of Ap­ peals upholding the SlU's right to strike the Bull Line is now being awaited here. The high court may take its usual holiday recess before then, however. • The SlU has appealed the-* ^^ limited stay of the Circuit ters, Mates and Pilots and the Ma­ District Court issued two injunc­ Court's ruling granted by Su­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tions, one against the SIU on Octo­ preme Court Justice John M. Har­ lan two weeks ago. In turn, Bull Line has filed an answer to the Union's application plus a petition of its own to have the full court review the case. Justice Harlan had granted Bull a limited stay until this past Mon­ day to file for review. The Union must now file its answer to the company petition and, in the in­ terim, the original anti-strike-in­ junction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen re­ mains In effect. The appeals court had ruled a month ago that the lower court order "must be set aside." Coasi' Guardmen demonstrate the use of Geiger counters in searching cargo coming into the US from Iron Curtain ports. The A separate injunction proceed­ ing by the Bull Line in Nw York men check both American and foreign-flag vessels. SlU-manned State Supreme Court? postiprbhed Lohgview Victory got the treatment after returning from Poland, during the SIU's appeal against the original Federal injunction, is also still pending. The SIU struck Bull on August 19 following a breakdown in nego­ tiations under the wage reopening clause of the SIU agreement with the company. Two days later, in A checK fQr radioactivity was conducted last month on separate wage disputes, the Mas­ PoUsh Run Ship Gets Radiation Scrutiny the SlU-contracted Longview Victory (Victory Carriers), followiiig its return from Poland. The investigation, carried out ^by Coast Guard agents armed with- geiger counters, is the latest phase of the agency's US, Reds WASHINGTON — The Govern­ ment has signed a $21 million con­ tract with New York Shipbuilding Corp. for the construction of an atomic merchant ship. The con­ tract came on the heels of a Rus­ sian announcement of the launch­ ing of the hull of an atom-powered icebreaker. The American vessel, the NS (nuclear ship) Savannah, is ex­ pected to be launched in 1960. Ac­ cording to specifications the 21,000ton ship will be 587 feet long with « 78-foot beam and have an aver­ age service speed of 20 knots. A $9.8 million power plant is now being constructed by Babcock & Wilcox Company. Earlier this month the Soviet Union launched the hull of the atomic icebreaker, the Lenin. Ac­ cording to the releases, the ship will be as high as a six-story build­ ing with a 16,000-ton displacement. She is expected to run at an aver­ age speed of 16 knotCln clear water. Boston On Slow Bell BOSTON—The prior period's spurt of activity fell through during the last two weeks. All of the avail­ able jobs were quickly filled by class "A" men anxious to ship out before the holidays. The Robin Trent, Robin Mowbray (Robin); Steel Architect (Isthmian); Bents Fort, Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ ice) and the Pan Oceanic Trans­ porter^ (Penn. Navigation) called Into port during the period. The Winter Hill (Cities Service) was the only ship paying off and sign­ ing on during the last two weeks. tion also struck the company and set up thejr own picketlines. Company operations resumed about two months ago after the ber 1st, and a later one against th* officers unions. The SIU appeal was upheld unanimously by the Circuit Court on November 21st. Curran's Still The 'Man Out Of Step' Back on April 26, the SEAFARERS LOG characterized NMU President Joseph Curran as a "Man Out Of Step." His irresponsible action since then and on the eve of the AFLClO convention, while posing-*as an apostle of labor unity, groupings in NMU affairs by in­ merely adds detail to the pic­ troducing NMU resolutions against the SIU before CIO Central Labor ture. For some weeks prior to the con­ bodies. Just before the AFLvention, Curran had been making CIO meti Curran prevailed on the much of the "unity" theme. But California Industrial Union Coun­ to "condemn" the SIU for its what were Curran's "contribu­ cil action in American Coal. tions" to labor unity recently? They Such action on Curran's part can were as follows: only have the effect of establish­ • He continued his efforts to in­ ing a breach between the Califoiv volve former AFL and former CIO BME, SIU Win Big $ $ Gains For Willis Officers uaoffOT/ryljj nia CIO and the California State Federation of Labor, two organiza­ tions which have been discussing merger on the state level for many months. One 0)! the big unfinished jobs in completing the merger of or­ ganized labor has been the com­ bining of these state and local central labor bodies, with big or­ ganizations like the California cen­ tral bodies an important factor. Curran's action then, simply amounts to disruption of the mer­ ger process. Naturally, delegates to the Cali­ fornia CIO group knew nothing about the NMU's - collusion with District 50 against AFL-CIO ships* officers unions and the SIU. Nor did they know about NMU raiding in the Robin Line or in the Willis fieet where NMU attorneys did not program for maintaining port se­ curity. Between 15 and 20 Coast Guards­ PHILADELPHIA—Disregarding a raid by the NMU's men boarded the Longview at United Marine Division, the SIU and the Brotherhood of Ma­ Quarantine and made a two-hour rine Engineers have racked up sizable monetary gains inspection of cargo hatches, ma­ and other improvements for • chinery and other places that the deck and engine room of­ United Marine Division. The peti­ might hold atomic devices. Later ficers of the C. G. Willis fleet. tion was filed on the eve of the The gains, highlighted by wage in­ contract reopener. they followed the ship to drydock creases ranging from $135 to $218 SIU officials pointed out that the in Hoboken, and maintained guard a month, were scored while un­ petition stood in the way of nego­ on the gangway while it was serv­ licensed crewmembers of the in- tiations for similar increases for iced. Coast Guard boats also cir­ tercoastal tug fleet waited for ac­ the cooks, deckhands, and oilers. on an election petition filed Originally, the NMU affiliate had cled the ship all the time it stayed tion by the NMU affiliate. The- deck indicated that it would seek an at the dock. officers and the deckhands, cooks election covering all Willis em­ The Coast Guard has been mak­ and ullers are represented by the ployees. But at the time it filed, ing routine checks for several years SIU's Harbor and Inland Water it asked for the right to represent only the unlicensed crewmen. on ships returning from Iron Cur­ ways Division. The two-year agreement cover­ The HIWD signed a fir.st-time tain countries. Most of the inspec­ ing the Willis officers was nego­ contract with Willis last year after tions have been conducted on for­ tiated by five engineers and four it won an election over the United SIW eign ships. With the start of captains and mates off the boats. Marine Division by a count of 69 The men came in from various to 2. Prior to the vote, the boats American grain exports to Poland, American ships calling there can points along the Atlantic Coast at had been a non-union operation. union expense to attend the con­ The raid made use of a Taftexpect searches on their return. tract talks. The agreement, which Hartley law attack on the union hesitate to attack the union shop The Longview Victory sailed has been ratified by membership shop clause and other items in the clause as "illegal", a pitch identi­ existing SlU-HlWD agreement. cal to that employed by "right to from the Gulf several months ago vote, covers about 60 officers. with I cargo of grain for Poland. Under the contract, which takes This was in ironic contrast with work" advocates. She was in Gdynia for a week and effect January 1, 1958, deck offi­ NMU President Joe Curran's fre­ • Curran continued to defend his cers will receive increases ranging quent declarations that NMU raid on Robin Line, where the came back in ballast. from $135 to $213 a month. By would not use T-H against other NMU attempted to force Seafarers January 1959, captains will be paid unions. out of their jobs and thus deprive $720 a month, relief captains $684 them of job rights they had for a month, and mates $648. The 18 years. Curran's pitch is that List Details In crews work on a 20-day on, 10-day "Labor Will Fight Robin Line Rul­ off basis. which translated into factual Cables To Union ing," language would mean that labor Wage rates for engineers go up notifying headquarters would fight for Curran's right to from $160 to $218 a month.- Be­ byWhen cable or wireless that a Sea­ raid an opposing union's membei-fore the agreement expires, engi­ farer has paid off in a foreign ship and failing of that, have them neers will receive the following; port because of injury or illness, fired from their jobs. chief engineers—$695; relief chief ships' delegates should include Curran himself, on other occa­ engineers—$672; and assistant en­ the following information: sions, has expressed great indigna­ gineers—$648. The man's full name, his SIU tion against raiding. Yet even after The agreement also provides for book number, name of the ship, improvements in welfare benefits the port of payoff and the hos­ his union's own raid on Robin Line and working conditions. Under the pital where he is being treated. had failed miserably, and Seafar­ pact, deck officers will be covered The response of ships' crews ers, and even NMU men on the by the SIU deep sea welfare plan, to the Union's request ior these ships had rejected the NMU as and engineers will be entitled to notifications has been very good. their bargaining agent, he threw greater employer contributions un­ Sometimes though, not all of picket lines around the Robin ships der the BME Welfare Plaa the above information has been as the final act in his pattern of Negotiations took place while included. Be sure to list all of disruption. Curran then ordered his own unlicensed crewmembers of the this data so that the SIU can men, NMU members, to cross the Willis fleet awaited further action act as promptly as .possible. on a petition by Local 333 of the (Continued on page 15) '35 �Pace Sfac SEAFARERS December 20,, .1957 LOG Prize-Winning Editorial LOG Has Won 23 Awards In Labor Press Competition world a smkmg oi th. _ former .»•»»"?"» The addition of four more awards this year has boosted the LOG's impressive string of rizes in International Labor Press Association competition since 1947 to 23. Ten of these ave been won since' the competition was broadened following AFL-CIO merger in 1955. These and other statistics ^ reflect the fact that while the LOG made its debut, the SIU ty of Columbia University's Grad­ SIU-A&G District is numeri­ newspaper has accumulated 17 of uate School of Journalism, who I cally small compared to some AFL-CIO international unions, the LOG "as the organ of an expand­ ing, enterprising union" has con­ tinued to play a major role as a trade union and a maritime publi­ cation. The preceeding quotation was published just six years ago in 1951, when the current LOG for­ mat was first introduced in conJunction with the opening of the then-new SIU headquarters build­ ing in Brooklyn. Since the "new" its 23 awards, winning at least two in every contest category open to it in the annual ILPA competition. The LOG has placed first or second for the top award—general editorial excellence—among inter­ national union newspapers in fbur of the past six years. It won the second spot for 1957, when first place went to the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union's "Rec­ ord." Judging for this year's awards was done by members of the facul- UtRSWPS SHIP BILLS commented on the LOG as follows: rest of the story. inadequate, what "Provides best coverage of its own field and combines interesting aspects from all labor. Layout bright and imaginative . . . A 16-page, bi-weekly tabloid since May, 1955, the LOG has pub­ lished issues of up to 32 pages in­ can beuwB have .only a hanaiu» g usually cluding special supplements from time to time. As the key link be­ tween the Union ashore and the short of °®"^®^asons these ship ®P"^h^way than mamseagoing membership, its function has always been broader than that accidents and of a shoreside union publication. It's no accident «^at -h^ The Maritime Paper Accordingly, it has long been recognized as "thfe'' newspaper in maritime and it has likewise kept pace with "the growing recognition of both fh# SIU and its member­ ship in labor affairs generally. Avoiding the pitfalls of "boiler­ plate" material and a variety of syndicated matter, it has been given freshness by the steady stream of news and feature items sent in by the Seafarers during of lea'^g . ijpr bv the day and the their travels all over the world. This, in turn, has given every Seafarer a stake in his Union's rnn»«»j , future.j^ure.- It's Ks up „ the-tvenu -trend:^"and newspaper as well as an identity with it, and the admonition "Sure, but it was in the LOG!" is enough to quench an argument. Again, editorial contributions are not the Editorial in August 3, 1956, LOG won prize for pinpointing safety whole story either, since-the LOG pr(}{)lems "in an interesting, convincing and specific way." has always been fully supported by membership contributions. birth and death announcements, of successes' has been broken only Thus endowed with membership letters, digests of ships' minutes three times, once when no entries were submitted since the LOG and Union support, the LOG has and other pertinent material. The LOG "package" demon­ editor was one of the judges. been constantly striving to live up to its trade union function in mar­ strates the state of 'the Union at Overall, the LOG's 23-award total prizes, 11 itime and in the trade union move­ any given time. Texts of the SIU includes eight first ment. A typical issue of the paper constitution. Union contracts, SIU seconds and four thirds. These may include about 30 timely news- V/elfare Plan agreements, shipping include five front page awards, stories, an equal number of photo­ rules and other special material four for editorial excellence, three for written editorials, six for edi­ graphs and cartoon features, a are also published regularly. SIU entries earned two. prizes torial cartoons, four for feature dozen or more regular columns and membership-originated items the first time the LOG entered an material and one "grand award" plus the usual routine notices. ILPA contest in 1947. The string from the 1956 contest. Robin Line Shipping Cheers NY Samples of LOG front pages (above) wfiich won first prize for "good lively molce-up" from 1957 contest judges. Cartoon by Art Editor Bernard Seaman (below) cited for award was in April 27. 1956, issue. NEW YORK—Headquarters, as well as the membership, again wants to thank the broth­ ers who stuck by their jobs on the Robin Line ships long enough for the NLRB to hold the elections. Many ports have put formal of thanks in the record. As was reported, the SIU Won the first four ships voted ing on and eight were in transit. Locksley (Robin) and the Armonk by a heavy majority, despite Among the vessels paying off (New Jersey Indust.). "tempting" offers of NMU books and the chance to work under the NMU contract. Some of the Sea­ farers on these vessels have in­ formed headquarters that their wives have received letters from the NMU in an attempt to convert them to their line. The Robin Mowbray voted NMU after most of the crew were either fired or left the vessel and were replaced by NMU members. Outlook Good Bill Hall, assistant secretarytreasurer, reports that shipping for the port has been good throughout the last two weeks. Some jobs were hanging on the board for several calls before they could find takers. The outlook for the coming period is also good with a sizable number of ships scheduled to arrive for payoffs and a couple of others com­ ing out of temporary lay-up and signing on crews. Most of the jobs came from the 27 vessels that paid off during the past period. This was the greatest number of ships paying off in this port within one period for over a ^^^r;iThere wer^ thr^e s4iips sigh-, here were the Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pegasus (Al­ coa); Beatrice, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Frances, Carolyn (Bull); Seatrain Georgia, New York (Seatrain); Steel Architect, Steel Designer, Steel Vendor (Isthmian); Almena, Morning Light, Andrew Jackson (Waterman); Robin Mowbray, Robin ^ B The Valley Forge (Penn. Nay.); Andrew Jackson .(Waterman) and the Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ riers) signed on while the Seatrains New Jersey, Georgia, New York, Savannah (Seatrain); Pennmar (Calmar); Val Chem (Heron); Sandcaptain (Const. Agg.), and the Michael (Carras) were in transit. A PORTO'CALL 675•-4w.A^«^nF -12/6 BCCOfeClJ/'Aj ©AU77MC»ee �IMT SEAFARERS DOUAR'S WORTH Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu Costs High On Second Mortgages LOG NewMEBA Unit formed for Lakes Par*. SeTM Checking Where The Money Goes DETROIT—Preparing for the all-oiit Great Lakes-Seaway organ­ izing drive planned in coordination with the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association has consolidated all Great Lakes engineers in one local imion. The 93-year-old Local 3 of this city has surrendered its charter, with its members joining Great Lakes Local 101. The newly-formed organization will hold a convention in Cleveland early next month for the purpose of drafting an organ­ izing program, electing officers and attending to other details involved in its establishment. Other preparations for Lakes' or­ ganizing include the establishment of MTD port councils in virtually all major Great Lakes ports. The recent MTD convention stressed the considerable organizing oppor­ tunities that will be available on the Lakes once the Seaway opens. A growing number of moderate-income families are undertaking second mortgages at interest rates of as much as 15 jper cent. The use of second mortgages and other costly lending practices has reached such proportions that two Congressional committees are in­ vestigating the situation. FHA Commissioner Norman Mason has warned that reports from FHA field directors indicate these practices are growing fast. Three out of ten sales of houses currently are being financed with second mortgages, The Connecticut FHA director, for example, estimates that 30 per cent of conventional home-sale trans­ actions In his state currently involve second mortgages and land con­ tracts, a "dangerous type of conditional sales contract. Six months ago his estimate, was eight per cent. The reason for the growing number of second mortgages is that prices of bouses have gone up but banks and other lenders have held _down the amounts they will lend on first mortgages. They want to play safe by lending only 60 or 75 per cent of the appraised value of the house. Too, the appraised value often is lower than thfr ac­ Seafarers Ronald Burton, AB (loft), and Eugene W. Bent, FWT, tual market price the buyer jpys. check over the SiU secretary-treasurer's weekly financial report in Thus a family buying a house for the auditing room at headquarters. The Weekly reports are posted $15,000 nowadays often finds it after an audit by a rank-and-file committee. can get a first mortgage of only $10,000. Construction costs throughout the country rose three per cent during the twelve months thr&ugh Septembef, according to the T. W. Dodge Corp. The price of almost every type of structure shows a rise of 148 per cent over the 1941 MONTREAL—A break in the 170-day-oId strike by the SIU Canadian District against construction. Thus, a house that cost $8,000 to build in 1941 now the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., now awaits the wind-up of this is tagged $19,840, exclusive of the week's North Atlantic Treaty Organization conference in Paris. cost of land and financing. Prime Minister John F. DieAs prices of houses have risen fenbaker of Canada is ex­ Halifax last month after being of North America and its affiliates. and mortgage money has gotten pected to take steps to resolve sailed by ships' officers under Key support is pledged by the tighter, lenders have demanded the strike issues on his return from cover of night. Three had already Seamen's & Waterfront Workers increasingly higher fees. In the the NATO talks. The Prime.^ Min­ been idled in Halifax. Trade Union in Port-of-Spain, Trin­ midcastcrn states, as New York ister actively stepped into the dis­ In addition to the AFL-CiO and idad, which has condemned the and New Jersey, lenders ask dis­ pute after the Canadian Depart­ MTD support, the strike has the company's "strikebreaking tactics" counts "of as much as 12-14 per cent, in addition to the interest charge ment of Labour was unable to come active endorsement of the Cana­ and advised local port authorities of six per cent. Thus, you might borrow $3,000 on a second mortgage, up with a solution. dian Labour 'Congress, Interna­ and Canadian officials that its but sign a contract to repay $3,400, and pay six per cent interest on The world-wide labor solidarity tional Confederation of Free Trade members will not handle the "hot" $3,400, not the $3,000 you actually got. in support of the SIU strike gained Unions, British Trades Union Con­ CNS ships. The SWWTU is the only California Squeezes Tm further support last week when gress, International Transportwork- recognized transimrt union in PortBut-it's in the house-hungry Southwest and West Coast that charges the AFL-CIO convention in Atlan­ ers Federation as well as the SIU of-Spain. for second mortgages have reached perhaps their highest level. Cali­ tic City pledged its backing to the fornia, for example, permits "trust deeds" instead of mortgages, and Canadian strikers. Earlier, the Maritime Trades De­ allows lenders to charge ten per cent interest on "second trust deeds" In addition to brokerage fees and service charges. The brokerage fees partment convention endorsed "the are regulated by law at five per cent for mortgages of one year, ten fight of our Canadian brothers to per cent for two years and 15 for three. Brokers build up their fees preserve trade union representa­ by influencing borrowers to take out the three-year mortgages on tion." An MTD resolution saluted which they charge the 15 per cent brokerage fee in addition to the "the maritime workers of the free ten per cent annual interest. On top of that, they charge borrowers- trade union movement... for their for costs and expenses of as much as four per cent more. Finally they prpmpt efforts and stirring display WASHINGTON—Appearing before the United States Tar­ calculate these charges on the basis of the face amount of the mort­ of international trade union fra­ gage, rather than the amount the borrower receives. Thus, the actual ternity in joining to crush the iff Commission, Lester Balinger of the SIU of NA's fish and Canadian government-sponsored at­ Interest rate on a second trust deed often becomes 15 per cent. cannery divisions called for additional legislative protection One homeowner reported to the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau tempt at union busting." CNS attempted to break the SIU for the domestic tuna and al-"^ that he had to agree to, pay a commission of $500 to a broker to get a union and the industry is calling second mortgage loan of $1,800. On top of that, he was supposed to strike, with government approval, bacore fishing industry. for limits on imports and increased pay interest of ten per cent, and not on the $1,800 he actually re­ by transferring its eight ships to Balinger pointed to a "ter­ Trinidad registry after the strikers tariff charges. ceived, but on the $2,300 amount which included the commission. turned down a take-it-or-leave-it rific" decline in job opportunities Trust Deeds Risky wage offer. The CNS offer Involved for West Coast tuna fishermen Trust deeds themselves are risky for home buyers, and should be a two-step 15 percent package, well which, since 1952, amounts to avoided if at all possible. A ti'ust deed is not the same as an ordinary below the already-trimmed-down about 30 percent overall. Boats mortgage. 20 percent demands for which the Under a mortgage you yourself keep title to your property, and men originally struck on July 4th. lost at sea, he said, have not been merely pledge ft as security. Under a trust deed you sign over your Present base pay for ABs is $204 ^replaced by American owners, and title to the property to a third party called a trustee. many boats have left the US to fish per month. (Continued from page 2) If you fall behind in your payments, you generally have 90 days to The company has already failed with foreign crews and deliver which there was such a dispute bring your account up to date by paying all back payments, interest in several attempts to import their catch to over the question of behavior of charges and any legal expenses the lender may have incurred. After strikebreakers, both from the West foreign ports. the union's president, it appears 90 days, when the notice of sale has been published, you have to pay Indies and England, with the result By contrast, he clearly that Curran's reference is off the entire balance in full if you want to keep your property. After that all its ships continue to lay said, fish imports ^eant for them. sale at auction by the trustee, you have no redemption rights. idle in Halifax. Five ships origi­ have been on the For the sake of a $1,000 loan, you can lose your home and all your nally tied up here were shifted to rise since 1951. The other Curran statement equity in it. praised Mr. Cooper as resolving The result has An even more dangerous way to finance a home is through a "land "to stay clear of union policy and been a tremen­ program." sales contract," sometimes called a conditional sales contract. Here dous turnover in the seller retains title to the property tmtil you have paid, usually, manpower in the It is interesting to note that the one-third or one-half the purchase price. (Jenerally, land contracts domestic fleet be­ Senate committee's criticism of The Post Office Department Balinger provide that you forfeit all the payments you already made if you has requested that Seafarers cause of a decline Mr. Cooper was based on his ac­ default on your payment schedule. Thus, you can pay off, say $5,000 and their families include postal in the men's earnings. Price cuts tively "taking sides" with Cross on a $15,000 house,* and if you fall behind, lose the house and all you zone numbers in sending in domestic fish upon which the against the opposition in the bak­ paid in. changes of address into the men's earnings depend on a share ers union irrespective of the merits Second mortgages and similar unsound home-financing devices got LOG. The use of the zone num­ basis have combined with a re­ of the situation and his role as many families in trouble back in the 1920's. Finally this practice ber will greatly speed the flow duced volume. union counsel for all the members. helped get the whole country into trouble by bringing about a wave of of the mail and will facilitate In 1956, he said, fishermen were Similarly, Mr. Cooper has been ac­ foreclosures in the early 30's. averaging about $4,900 a year. This cused by the NMU opposition of delivery. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation had to be created to help Failure to include the zone year the averages will work out to taking sides" on behalf of Mr. homeowners and lenders through the worst part of the big depression. number can hold up delivery about $3,950 for working 15 or 16 Curran. In one instance, as cited It refinanced more than a million homes in three years. by the LOG, Mr. Cooper actively of the paper. The LOO is now hours daily, seven days a week. Don't let history repeat itself at your expense. Stay away from in the process of zoning its The future of the industry is urged NMU members on the SS "trustors ' and other mortgage , brokers, and second mortgages. alto­ entiremailing. Hsit,: , entirely dependent on protective United States Jto vote,-fpr the Cur­ gether, if at all possible. legislation," BAlingei>Tlle<!lafed. The ran slate in an NMU election. w . TB - '^1 I • • y• .r. I -'fi Prime Minister Enters Canadian SIU Strike; See Settlement Near - '--'i I ••J -i I Urge Tuna Import Limit To Save US Fishery Jobs Cooper Out Of Bakers 3 aI I Put Postal Zone On LOG Address • •'^1 •3 �Pace Eisrht SEAFARERS i. December ^0, 195* « >• LOG MTD ACTS ON MARITIME PROBLEMS . Fourteen resolutions dealing with a variety of maritime prob­ lems including subsidies, national legislation, the hiring hall, the St. Lawrence Seaway and others were approved at the convention of the Mari­ time Trades Department early this month. In addition, the convention acted to broaden the executive board of MTD in recognition of the growth oif the or­ ganization and also took steps to imple­ ment its organizing program. As previously reported in the SEA­ FARERS LOG, the convention heard ad­ dresses from AFL-CIO President George Meany in which he called the Depart­ ment the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine un­ ions; from MTD President Paul Hall on the objectives of the organization and from AFL-CIO legislative representative Andrew Biemiller. In addition, the convention heard a pledge from John Livingston, AFL-CIO Director of Organization, to cooperate wholeheartedly in any MTD organizing campaign. Other speakers included James Brownlow of the Metal Trades Department and Nelson Cruikshank of the AFL-CIO Social Service Department. The executive board was broadened by the addition of three new membersHerbert L. Daggett for the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; A. J. Loughrey for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Russell Stephens for the Technical Engineers. The following is a digest of MTD con­ vention resolutions; '50-50' The convention noted that it is "im­ perative that we continue the fight on all levels to preserve '50-50' ... in the face of constant attacks on this legisla­ tion." Subsidies The -convention noted that no appre­ ciable'' progress had been made by the US on a more equitable subsidy pro­ gram. It reiterated its opposition to granting subsidies only to a limited num­ ber of companies as putting "a premium on bad management" and a "bar to a healthy and expanding industry." 4> Seaway With the coming opening of the Sea-Ivay, the MTD has been making prepara­ tions for the vast organizing potential involved. The convention recommended "a full-scale, coordinated organizing campaign . . . with a view to ultimate representation of all the workers in­ volved under the banner of the respec­ tive AFL-CIO unions." ii $• i> ILO The constructive contributions oL;||FLCIO delegates to the Internation^JLili^ Organization were lauded "despiW tre efforts of reactionary employer members to cripple the essential functions of ILO." 4" 4" J" MSTS The maintenance of a huge peacetime commercial fleet by the Military Sea Transport Service came under heavy fire. The convention called it "a service-un­ necessary and costly to the American taxpayer" and "usurpation of the func­ tions of private US shipping and the consequent deprivation of the benefits of trade union representation from the workers involved." 4- 4- 4- Marine Hospitals 4" 4" 4" Long Range M'time Program The Government was criticized for its "hit and miss" approach to maritime which was attributed to the lack of a "broad, long-range maritime program." The convention called for steps to effect such a program and to allow "member unions of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment to participate in its development." t- • r,. t Anti'Labor Legislation 4^ The resolution warned that the ground­ work is being laid for another attack on the Public Health Service. It pointed out that maritime ranks third in accident rates and seamen "are constantly ex­ posed to pestilence and disease peculiar to the ports ... at which they must call . . ." It urged an end to the con­ stant threats to eliminate facilities. Convention guest Peter McGavin, special assistant to AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany; SlU Mobile port agent Cal Tanner and BME pres. Ray McKay make up a three­ some. Livingston Pledges Full Aid To MTD "maximum effort by the Maritime Trades Department" to promote revival of these trades and "US Government encourage­ ment of new methods of operation. They further recommended "Congressional Amendment of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act to provide construction subsi­ dies as an inducement to new enterprise in this field." .. ' Delegates denounced efforts by the enemies of labor to destroy trade unions and declared, "we must vigorously op­ pose any and all legislative attempts on national and local levels to invade, the, rights of free working men and women, . Urging greater organizing efforts . by all unions, AFL-CIO director of organization John Livingston pledged all possible Federation aid in drives by MTD unions. AFL-CIO Director of Organization John Livingston made a strong pledge of all possible aid to the Maritime Trades Department's campaign to organize on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Livingston declared, "As far as our. Department of Organization is concerned, within the limits of the manpower that we will have at the time, we will be very interested in your work and your project, and we will not be behind you—we will be right out there in front with y^u, no matter how rough some of your cahipaigns may get." Livingston also remarked, "I think it is extremely important that Depart­ ments such as yours exist because it is only by standing together and pooling your ideas and your forces that you can do a more effective job in your respec­ tive fields organizationally, on the leg­ islative front, and at the collective bargaining table." Hiring Hall The hiring hall method of employment was hailed as "the most effective means of insuring fair and equitable distribu­ tion of work." The resolve called for "proper federal legislation ... to guar­ antee that the hiring hall be recognized as the proper medium for employment in all industries in which its use has been an accepted practice." 4> 4' 4« Domestic Shipping The losses in this field were noted up until recently when new methods were put in play to revive the trades. Con­ sequently, the delegates recommended $ 4^ Fish Imports Cheap fish imports Mve depressed wPrk opportunities and income in the domestic fisheries. Consequently, the Department urged "the enactment of adequate legislation to protect the fish­ ermen and cannery workers." 4> 4> 4 'S-' Runaways The convention called the American maritime worker "one of the chief vic­ tims" of the runaways and charged that maritime workers' "welfare has been completely ignored by the Maritime Ad­ ministration." It called for "necessary remedial legislation to halt further ship transfers. . ." 4> 4" 4- Canadian Strike The convention denounced the trans­ fer action of the Government-owned Canadian National Steamship Lines as "one of the most vicious attempts at the destruction of union yyages, conditions and representation." It cited the vigor­ ous fight waged against the transfer by the SlU Canadian District and the ef­ fective support received from all over the world. The MTD went on record as supporting the fight and "salutes the maritime workers of the free trade union movement . . . for their stirring display; of internationar trade union frater­ nity. .." 4i 4> 4 ITF and ICFTU The convention saluted the Interna­ tional Transportworkers Federation and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions as democratic bulwarks and instrumentalities for the protection of the economic rights of maritime workers. 3rd Trailership Enters SerWce I ^\'r I ?• President William A. Calvin of the Boilermakers was elected vicepresident of the Building & Con­ struction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO to succeed Teamster President Dave Beck. Beck an­ nounced that he was resigning from the department because he would be terminating his position with the Teamsters "in the fore­ seeable future." 4i 4< 41 William Schnitzler, AFL - CIO secretary-treasurer, has announced the establishment of a one-year internship for graduate students starting July 1, 1958. The intern­ ship will Consist of a one-year po­ sition with the Federation's Re­ search Department working on economic analysis, labor legislar \ tion and collective bargaining: de­ velopments and will offer, direct experience and training of com­ petent young people for positions, MOBILE—The SS Fairland, the third vessel to be converted into a trailership, entered Pan-Atlantic's sea-land service early this month. The ship will service the ports of New York, Miami, New Orleans and Tampa. . The fourth vessel, the SS"^ Raphael Semmes, is scheduled entered its seventh week with little Corsair, the Steel Age and Steel for completion in several hope of a settlement. Port agent Appjentice. in trade union research. Graduates of universities having specialized units in the field of labor and in­ dustrial relations, who will not have reached their 26th birthday by July 1, 1958, and, who have com­ weeks. The Raphael Semmes will pleted one year of graduate work round out the first phase of Panwill be eligible for the positions. Atlantic's new service.' The com­ 4^ 4^ 4^ pany wilkhave two trailerships op­ Seven locals of the Meat Cutters erating between NY, Miami, Hous­ Union in Chicago have negotiated ton and Tampa; two between New a contract providing for wage in­ York and Miami, New Orleans creases from 32.5 to 38.75 cents an and Tampa; and two sea-land hour over a two-year period. The tankers between New York and agreements, ratified at local mem­ Houston. bership meetings, covers all chain Seafarers in this port are taking and independent supernaarkets in advantage of the new medical exr the Chicago area except Jewel and aminations being given by the SIU's National Tea Co. The' members Welfare Department. About seven rejected the proposals from the to ten men a day are being x-rayed two holdout companies, and voted and receiving cardiographs. It Is in favor of a strike if an agreement hpped'that the center will be! able could not be reached. The wage to expand and take in:dependents and welfare Increases are retroac­ in the near future. The city-wide bus strike here tive to Oct. 5, 1957. Cal Tanner continued to work with the fact-finding committee until he had to leave for the AFL-CIO Con­ vention in Atlantic City. Although making good progress, the com­ mittee has not been able to settle the dispute. While shipping has not been booming, many of the men are being choosy and leaving the jobs on the board for a couple of calls. It is expected that the freezing weather and the coming Christmas holidays will add to the number of men on the beach in this area. Among the ships in this port during the past period were the LaSalle, Wacosta, Warrior and Madaket (Watermanl, the Alcoa Planter, Patriot, Clipper Pilgrim, % PHOTOS sToRtes, ?oeTRY •y-4 �December 20i 19ST SEAFARERS Pare Nine ' LOG THt MT D CONVENTION @ Delegates of 12 unions rep­ resenting virtually the entire i maritime industry are shown ' at Atlantic Gity convention at which they worked out a pro­ gram of mutual action ''on common problems. •-V-. ''•A.-'}' Arnold Zuider (r) AFSCME. witli Grain Millers' K. Schneider. Ship officers ohattinr are E. N. Altman, J. Calhoun tmd Pres. Herbert Darrett, MEBA; Moe Welnstein, MM&Ft V. O'Reilly, MEBA. Listehinr to talk are (1 to r) M. Stephens, Technical Engineers; Joe Trainer, IBL; Stephen Leslie, Operating Engineers. SIU Pacific District was represented by Ed Turner, Marine Cooks; Morris Weisberger; Sailors; Sam Bennett, Marine Firemen. f M W. Pendergast, Boil­ ermakers and A. Matz, Firemen & Oilers. Harry O'ReiUy, MTD Secretary; James Brownlow, Metal Trades Dep't, and Jack McDonald, Operating Engineers, confer. Fred Farnen, SIU Great Lakes District; Rolla Johnson, MM&P, and Stanley Thomp­ son, Great Lakes Detroit agent, in huddle. Int'l Brotherhood of Longshoremen's huddle features (1 to r) E. L. Slaughter, secretary; Larry Long, president; Joe Trainor. ... m •• -••••IP ' •A'i'-f %: m., V-I • ••• V;'sT •' •V- \\:f. ...'••A Andre.IV Biemiller, AFL-GIO legislativb rep, wail, speaker. •. A 'l A; s.'-iry • '• '• - �Face T» SEAFARERS LOG Setting The Deck Straight November 27 Through December 10 Registered Fort Deck A IG 95 16 49 Boston 1 • .. a . ^ . .. New York ............1 *..... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .. Norfolk Savannah — Tampa Mobile ....... .. 3G New Orleans .. 4G Lake Charies Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. 15 Seattle .. ............ Deck A Total .. 354 1 ...... . V Deck B 2 13 0 22 3 3 4 7 22 9 16S 4 12 Deck B 122 Ens. A 7 69 12 3G 8 7 5 22 29 11 19 12 12 12 •nt. A 255 Ens. B ' 4 12 4 25 7 4 3 6 11 IG 2G 19 9 12 Ens. B 146 Stew. A. 5 53 8 33 1 2 5 3G 45 , 5 15 14 22 8 Stew. A 246 Stew. B 1 9 3 2G 5 1 1 6 11 7 11 7 10 4 stew. B 96 Totil A - 22 217 36 112 22 18 20 82 114 24 58 43 49 38 Total A 855 Total ;;totai B ' . RSs. '" 7• 34 7 67 15 8 8 19 44 26 47 31 23 28 Total B 364 -251?, . 43 170 37 26 28 101 158 . 50 105 74 72 66 Total . Res.. 1219 p: -•f £ Fort SiU-HIWD members J. W. Edwards (left) and L T. Squires, deck­ hands on the G&H tug J. Harris Masterson, team up to coil some line in Houston. The Masterson is one of 26 boots in the G&H fleet. Defense Council Affirms Need For Merchant Fleet WASHINGTON—^Reports of the impending death of the US merchant marine replacement program have turned out to be greatly exaggerated. The Office of Defense Mobiliza­ tion has notified Rep. Herbert —— — C. Bonner, chairman of the. had been suggestions to the effect House Merchant Committee that the merchant marine would Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah /. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total . . . . . . . . . . - •. Deck A 7 76 5 64 8 1 6 35 32 8 IG 4 2 22 Deck A 28G Shipped Deck B 0 12 1 2G 9 0 1 7 13 6 5 4 2 3 Deck B 83 Deck Bng. C A 0 2 6 56 0 4 1 51 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 28 1 33 0 10 0 19 0 3 0 9 0 13 Deck Bnfl. C A 8 242 Ens. B 0 21 4 19 8 3 1 11 5 8 7 0 0 7 Ens. B 94 Ens. stew. 'C A 0 3 8 35 3 1 1 42 0 1 0 1 2 2 2 22 0 33 1 4 0 8 0 4 0 6 0 12 Ens. 1Itew. C A 15 176 stew. stew. Total B c A 0 G 12 9 2 167 1 G 12 17 G 157. 6 1 15 0 G 6 G 2 12 10 G 85 3 9 98 3 2 22 6 G 37 G G 11 0 G 17 2 G 47 Stew. Stew. Total B c A 65 8 698 Total B 0 42 6 56 23 3 4 28 27 17 18 4 2 12 Total B 242 Total C 0 16 1 2 1 0 2 2 4 3 0 0 0 Total Ship, 12 225 19 215 39 9 18 115 129 42 55 15 19 6 .59 Total Total Ship. c 31 971 Shipping lagged again during the last two weeks, despite the approaching year-end holi­ days. Both job activity and registration fell off; shipping to 971 and registration to 1,219. The usual holiday pile-offs and consequent job boom at year's-end has failed to develop -1 so far, although the last pe--*" —— •:— riod may have been too early for it in the face or the slug­ Hold Up Suez Canal Expansion^ Need $ gish shipping over a good part of no longer be considered as having this year. The holiday boom ordi­ any defense value in the missile narily extends into January as Sea­ age. farers pay off for vacations and Gordon Gray, the Defense Mo- to get time off with their families. Five SIU ports managed to im­ bilizer, wrote to Bonner that the Under a newly-adopted development program, the Suez matter had been considered by a prove their showing despite the Canal Authority plans to deepen the waterway to take tank-| special committee made up of rep­ general job fall-off. Mobile and ers of 65,000 deadweight tons and to increase traffic capacity resentatives of the Office of De­ Baltimore were particularly active. fense Mobilization, the Defense New York, Norfolk and Savannah to 56 vessels a day, and even--*Department and the Maritime Ad­ also rose. Seattle, remained "as is, tually 80 to 90 vessels a day. Colonel Mahmound Yunes, ministration, and that the commit­ but was still active. Declines were listed for Boston, board chairman and managing di­ tee's findings had been approved by the higher-ups on the Defense Philadelphia, Tampa, New Orleans, rector of the Canal authority, said Lake Charles, Houston, Wilmington that the authority plans to start its Mobilization Board. and San Francisco. The return of $2GG million program as soon as Gray also said that the Board favors a merchant fleet of approx­ Robin Line jobs on SIU shippin;^ possible. However, its Schedule for LONDON — Two British scien­ imately the present level as an in­ boards should help out in the near deepening the waterway to 45 feet SAN . FRANCISCO — Shipping depends on whether the authority tists have developed a long flexible terim goal and calls for a "long- future. took a dive in this port during the Registration and shipping ran can borrow money against future sea-going bag capable of carrying range program for the replacement fairly close in the engine depart­ toll revenues . past two weeks. There was only some 10 tons of oil at the end of of ships which will become obso­ In his status report on the ment, which shipped half the class lete." one ship, the Iberville (Waterman), a tow. The model, a tubular bag C jobs. canal development, Mahmound an­ signing on. 67 feet long and three feet wide Not spelled out in the letter, are A futher breakdown by seniority nounced that the canal was still in diamater, successfully passed a the methods by which this replace­ The Massmar, Marymar (Calmar) groups showed the class B regis­ 18 inches short of its pre-blockade series of tests in rough seas. ment program is to be accom­ tration slightly higher than in the depth of 35 feet, but that it would and the Hurricane - (Waterman) Professors W. Hawthorne and plished. The Maritime Trades De­ last period, and the B shipping reach that level by April or earlier. John Paige of Cambridge Univer­ partment convention had called for about the same as before. The de­ Daily transit through the Egyptian- pulled into port for servicing. sity built their sea-going bag out a union voice in long-range plan­ clines, therefore, were all in the nationalized waterway has in­ There were no reported beefs and of a thin but strong flexible mate­ ning for maritime and also has class A column. However, the class creased to 47 vessels from the 41.9 all were in good shape. rial similar to nylon. When empty been critical of the favoring of a A proportion of jobs shipped rose pre-blockade average. the container weighs less thay one limited number of subsidized oper­ to 72 percent of to total. Class B The Suez Company manager is two-hundredths as much as the ators at the expense of the rest of shipping also went up, to 25 per­ in the United States "contacting my cargo it carries and can be folded the US merchant marine. cent of the job total. customers"—the shipowners—"on and carried in the back of an Lending further emphasis to the The foUowing is the forecast port what services we can provide for automobile. When full the bag need for a US merchant fleet was by port. them." He is also meeting Eugene rides fairly low in the water with a series of articles in last week's Boston: Quiet... New York: Fair Black, president of the World Bank about 90 percent of it submerged. "New York Times" on the critical . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ in an effort to raise the necessary Major oil companies are inter­ shortages in the United States in more: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair ... funds here. Mahmound reaffirmed ested . in the development of flex­ reserves of vital raw materials for Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair the Egyptian government's declara­ ible seagoing containers as an US industry. The "Times" articles Mobile: Good ... New Orleans: tion that the canal tolls wpuld not answer to the rising cost of tanker pointed out that such items as Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . be raised more than one percent construction. The estimated cost chrome, tin, rubber, copper, lead, Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: a year. "For the present," he added, of producing such a bag is about bauxite, iron ore, manganese, and Fair . . . San Francisco: Quiet . . . "We have no intention of raising one-seventh that reqiiirea to build large amounts of oil have to be Im­ Seattle: Good. the tolls." comparable space in a standard ported—some of these items from tanker. Besearch on seagoing con- far off places such as Turkey, In­ ta ners will continue until one be dia, Malaya and the far reaches of can. produced capable of handling South America. Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits whila j^GOG tons of oil. Since these shortages will get on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid ^ One present use of the smaller- worse as the years go by, that changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ Bized bags may be in unloading means greater dependence on ship­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already supertankers at ports which do not ping to maintain a flow of raw experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting have sufficient berthing facilities. materials. Consequently, if the their next check after they notified the state unemployment They can be easily filled through United States should neglect its offices that they had moved and chjinged their mailing address. a hosepipe aUached to their stem, merchant marine, it would put its IN mriim An average delay of month is reported in most cases, causing bound with other containers, and entire economy at the mercy of . considerable hardship ato.the bJS'iff'AB r men involved., . •foreign flags. "• towed into port by tug boata "that the policy that an adequate merchant marine is essential for defense purposes should be re­ affirmed." It had been previously reported that the US merchant marine pol­ icy .was under review by the Na­ tional Security Council, and there . ] r ; , :• " This Seabag's Loaded With Oil SF Has LitUe Ship Activity Stay Put For Idle Pay 'WRT&CALl �l>e««ei|ilier so, 1M7 .skjt'-v SEAFARERS Paff« Elevev LOG start Work On 'Seaway' Between N' Orleans, Gulf 'Next Door' NEW ORLEANS—Coiistruction of a deepwater tidewater channel from the Mississippi River to the Gulf which will give New Orleans a second outlet to the sea commenced last week. "• • Start of construction of the channel, which will be 76 miles long on completion, brought reality to the dreams of Crescent City shipping and civic interests who have been trying to promote such a project for more than a century. Business, civic and political lead­ ers were present for cerenjonies which preceded a dynamite blast that started work on the first ex­ cavation. The channel, to cost an estimated $96 million, will cut through land except for >26 miles of open water in Chandeleur Sound near the Gulf terminus of the new route which will result in savings in time and distance for New Or­ leans-bound shipping. Engineers predict from five to ten years will be required to com­ plete the project. Kyska Takes Seattle Crew SEATTLE—It hao been a slow shipping period for this port with the SS Kyska (Waterman) supply­ ing most of the business. She had been in temporary lay-up but took on a full crew during the period. The Afoundria (Waterman) paid off while the Iberville (Waterman) and the Seamar (Calmar) supplied the in-transit business. There were only a^few minor beefs which were settled satisfactorily. Bait. Busy With Ships, Festivities Unions' Hurricane Aid ATLANTIC CITY—The Ameri­ can Red Cross has awarded two certificates to Louisiana union groups in appreciation of the aid organized labor gave victims of Hurricane Audrey which struck the Louisiana-Texas border early in August. Philip Piro, president of the Louisiana State Building Trades Council, accepted one in behalf of the skilled craftsmen of Louisiana who 3onate<f their time and efforts to rebuild 22 homes for hurricane victims in Cameron Parish, La. President Victor Bussie and E. J. Bourg, secretary of the Louisiana State Labor Council, also received one for their organization's "out­ standing cooperation" during the relief operations. Many Seafarers from Lake Charles and New Orleans had joined with other union members to help clear the sites and then sup­ plied the muscle and brawn re­ quired in the many manual con­ struction jobs as aids to the build­ ing tradesmen. In addition to the union supplying manpower, many SIU ships made large donations to help feed and clothe the hurri­ cane victims. .. •hi The forthright action taken by the AFL-CIO to clean its own house of corrupt influences—admittedly a "disagreeable task" involving the expulsion of 1^^ million flsade union­ ists—is now on the record. It remains to be seen whether the bosses' "unions" will take a similar position on abuses in their own backyard. QUESTION: The SUP membership has gone on record for motor­ No one even expects the NAM to bring General Electric ized lifeboats on all ships. Do you feel that this is necessary? up on charges becaus^its salesmen provided "call girls" for Matthew Fanes, wiper: One big big appliance buyers. The newspapers put a "boys will be Jorge Vega, carpenter: Yes, boys" label on this sort of thing, so it's conveniently over­ think motorized lifeboats are neces­ difference in using motors is that sary for the safe­ fewer men are looked along with that multitude of sins known as "common ty both of the required to man business practices." These may range from bribery and crew and passen­ the boats. This price-rigging to arson and tax evasion, of course, but who's gers. I know leaves more room to throw the first stone anyway? from my own exto pick up vic­ Thus the current offensive by business groups to get more perience that tims of a crash, "right-to-work" bills and punitive labor laws passed has they would have or to carry more a certain smell about it. Contrast the AFL-CIO's unequivo­ been welcome passengers and during the last cal endorsement wtih the business spokesmen's own cries of c r e w m e mwar when you bers when the outraged innocence over such proposals as those calling had to get away ship is sinking. for the financial dealings^ of all welfare and pension funds, the ship fast when she was Two or three men could handle a including those run by management alone, to be put under from hit. Taking care of the lifeboats motor boat, but it requires some public scrutiny. is part of my job on ship and I handle the oars. Furthermore, despite the anti-labor emphasis of the Sen­ would rather sec motors on them. seven men to $> • ate committee's hearings this year, it's pretty apparent t J" Rafeal Caraballo, 2nd cook: I that for every union representative who allegedly took a Dimitrios Giafis, OS: Lifeboats think that lifeboats on every ship bribe or kickback there was a businessman who gave it. In with motors are much more valu­ should have both the same way, industry's crimes of strikebreaking, union- able than ones oars and motors. busting and exploitation of workers via "sweetheart" con­ with oars. They The oars may be are faster, easier tracts is viewed as "business expediency" and dismissed needed if the to man and han­ lightly. Some kind of a clean-up is badly needed there. motor conks out. dle, and don't put BALTIMORE—It has beert fairly busy period in this port Shipping picked up a great deal, running far ahead of registration The biggest increase was in the deck department where over ,80 Class "A" and "B" men shipped out. Everyone is getting ready for the Christmas holidays. The hall is be­ ing decorated and the turkeys are on order for the Christmas dinner. The dinners will be served in the Union's cafeteria for the men on the beach here and their families. All are invited to come iiT and eat to their heart's content. On the shipping side, there were a strain on the 17 vessels paying off, nine signed men. I am at on and nine in transit. The Royal home with both Oak, Cantigny (Cities Service); types but would Santore, Venore, Oremar, Feltore, The appearance of Robin Line jobs on SIU shipping boards prefer a motor to Chiiore (Ore); Joseiina (Lib. Nav.); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Citrus once more is a tribute to the spirit of the Seafarers forced an oar any day. Packer (Waterman); Robin Locksley to work under heavy -pressures, including an inferior -Na­ t Regino Vazquez, messman: I (Robin); Steel Age (Isthmian); tional Maritime Union contract on these ships. An interesting sidelight on the SIU victory is that despite agree with the SUP membership Evblyn, Jean, Emilia (Bull); Seastar (Traders) and the Charles Dunaif the lures dangled before the Robin men to win support for that every ship (Colonial Nav.) all paid off while the NMU raid, even two NMU members on the Robin Trent should have mo­ the Venore, Oremar, Feltore, Sant­ voted SIU. All Seafarers salute their brothers in Robin Line torized boats ore, Chiiore (Ore); Kenmar, Beth- for their unanimous endorsement of the SIU. aboard. Men act coaster JCalmar); Joseiina (Lib. differently under Nav.) and the Evelyn (Bull) signed pressure and Recognition for the SIU and the SEAFARERS LOG in the on. some might find form of four 1957 International Labor Press Association it difficult to han­ The, in-transit ships were the dle an 040*, but i Alcoa Runner and Pegasus (Alcoa); awards in a contest involving 300 varied AFL-CIO union motor would help Calmar (Calmar); Steel Vendor publications come at an appropriate time of the year. The them get away (Isthmian): Cubore, Baltore (Ore); LOG staff would therefore like ,to thank all Seafarers for Morning Light (Waterman) and; the their unending support over the years and wish season's irom the «hlp »uch faflk4r than •'toarii would. Cabins (rexrci^)." }^^^ Jrgrqetm^ and smooth sailing to all hands.' • . Back $1 $1 Again All But I think the motors are pre­ ferable since they are much better in fighting a strong tide than oars. Teddy Wiatrowski, FWT: Motors are a must. I was on a ship near the Andrea Doria when she sank. We had to man the oars and "idiot" sticks to try to help out. • If it had not been for _^the motorboats^ on the II d' F r a ri c e, the death toll would have been much higher. •111 •0 �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Robin SIU Crews Welcomed Back An enthusiastic commendation and welcome from Seafarers on the 88 Fairland has gone out to the crews of the first four Robin Line ships to come back under the SIU banner. Shortly after individual letters went out to crewmembers on the Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Robin Kirk and Ro­ After The Haul Was Over bin Locksley on December 10, the SIU received formal cer­ tification as bargaining agent for the ships from the NLRB. To­ gether, they had rolled up a vote of 108 for the SIU to 13 for the NMU). Two other Robin ships, the Robin Trent and Robin Goodfellow have since boosted the SIU victory string. (Story on page 3.) The message signed by the Fairland's delegates on behalf of its SIU crew lauded the Robin Line men for "your sacrifices. It is such spirit as you recently demon­ strated which makes our organiza­ tion second to none in maritime. "We, the rank and file members of the SIU aboard this trailership, wish to compliment you for the bang-up job you did," it stated. The letter also issued a welcome "to the new members who have been rewarded to come under the SIU banner" as a result of the vote. "We are confident that you will find you made the best choice." Full text of the Fairland's mes­ sage was as follows: Bosun Frank Gospor (left) surveys the wreckage. left over after the Steel Navigator discharged a lQCid.-$l.deck cargo at Inchon. Joe Duffy, DM, looks like he'd like to wash his hands of the whole mess, too. They didn't say just what the stuff was. The ship was on the Gulf-Hawaii-Far East run. Photo by G. F. Abundo. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Song By Thurston Lewis Hi ho! Let's go! Out where the breezes bloiv! There's where in salty air Our hearts must be. Hi ho! Cast off the lines! Let's go! This is our wine. O'er the waves, be they our graves We're out to sea!^ Hi ho! Distant shore! Bombay or Singapore;. From Capetown to Baltimore, This is the life for mel We are the SIU; From Pensacola or Kalamazoo, Seafarers, strong and true. The Brotherhood of the Seal SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS i USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuinan H. C. Mclssac Eiadio Aris Fortunate Bacomo Leo Mannaugh Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic Milazzo Meivin W. Bass Joseph B. Murphy James F. Clarke W. P. O'Dea Juan Denopra C. Osinski John J. DriscoII George G. Phifer Fabin Furmanek G. A. Puissegur Joseph M. GiUard Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick Everett Haislett G. E. Shumaker Kevin B. Skelly Wade B. HarreU Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Michael Toth BUiy R. Hiil Harry S. Tuttle Antonio Infante Ludwig Kristiansen Virgil E. Wiimoth Frederick Landry Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. George Hubcr William Bargoiie James Hudson Cleophas Bcaslcy Edward G. Knapp John W. Bigwood Antoine Landry Claude Blanks Leo Lang Charles Cantwell WUIiam Lawless L. CarrasquiUo Isidore Levy George Curry Huminado Llenos Donald Dambrino Edward Moore Sidney Day Michael'Muzio Harvls Dyas Chas. Nicholson Ben D. ..Foster Faustina Orjales Floron Foster Winford Powell Adelin Fruge Allen Ritchie Dennis Gomez Wert A. Spencer Leon Cordon Jay C. Steele, RusseU Grantham Nicholas Tala . , Alvin Henderson Charles'E. Taylor. George Hobbs • a better world to live in if there were more unions like the SIU and the men who work wiik it. I would like you to print this in To the Editor: Along with the free health the -SEAFARERS LOO. God examinations furnished to our bless you. Mrs. Mary Kelps SIU membership, medicinal and 4 t 4 hospital care should also be Broader Medical Benefits Asked provided for brothers who are in good standing but are on the beach for any great length of time. This would cover the brothers who, perhaps because of poor shipping, are not eligible for Laud Crews For Hospital Visits To the Editor: We would like to express our thanks first to Mr. Green, the Bull Line agent in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for the very fine attention he has given us in every way. We don't think any better atten­ tion could have been gotten any­ place. We also have been visited by Luis Ramirez, ship's delegate from the Elizabeth, who brought us things that came in very handy. When the Jean came in All letters to the editor for on Thanksgiving Day, Mr. Green t^blication in the SEAFAR­ told the crew we were in the ERS LOG must be signed hospital and they went all out by, the writer. .Names will to give us a real holiday dinner. be withheld upon request. They also brought us magazines, cigarettes and a cribbage board USPHS services after a period wl^ich we really needed to pass of 90, days. After an examina­ the time. tion by the doctor's at our SIU Two Union brothers on the medical centers, prescriptions beach here, Anthony Gonzale's would be given for medications and Victor Carbone, also visited which they could otherivise not us, for which we both are veryafford and the brothers who re­ thankful. quired hospital care would be We should be back in. the protected. States soon, so we'll close for This is really a must for our now with thanks to everyone. entire membership in the near 2 SIU Brothers future, and is sincerely and (Names withheld) fraternally submitted from the 4 4 4 Grain Shipper for appraisal by the brothers. John J. Jellette Abe Partner To the Editor: 4« 4I am writing this letter to ex­ press my heartfelt appreciation,' to the SIU for its wonderful kindness to my mother in her To the Editor: bereavement on the death of I would like to thank the SIU my father, Francisco L. Perez. Welfare Services Department Toby Flynn of the SIU Velfor all the help It has given my fare Services Department was husband since his heart attack. especially very helpful and sym­ Without this aid and kindness, pathetic. I wish to thank each he would have been lost. and everyone on behalf of all It is wonderful to know that my family. God bless all of you: ,': Mrs. Lucille Hale there are such nice men work­ ing with the SIU. I also wish 4 4 4 to express my gratitude to the trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan for the disability ben­ efits my husband will receive. To the Editor: This is just a note of thanks I don't know what we would have done if we did not get the for the prompt and courteous check from the Seafarers Wel­ service provided for my wife fare Plan today. I was laid off Mary when she was in need of from work Nov. 14 and my hus- hospital care. The SIU Welfare , band was admitted to the Services Department really USPHS hospital in Staten Is­ came through in style. land on Nov. 3. I Rm aboard the Steel Ad­ At least now my husband will vocate in Calcutta right now. not have to worry, and with Thank you all again for your God's help he will get well from help. his heart attack. This would be George O'Roiirko Letters To The Editor To the Crew, SS Robin Gray, Robin Sherwood, Robin Kirk and Robin Locksley; Dear Sirs and Brothers: At our last regular meeting of December 7, 1957, a discussion was held on the result of the recent bargaining election held aboard your ship where you overwhelmingly voted for representation by Seafarers International Union over the NMU. We, the rank and file members of the SIU aboard this trailership, wish to compliment you for the bang-up job you did. To the SIU members who stayed on these ships and endured the inconveniences and inferior provisions of the NMU contract which you were forced to work under during the last several months: We thank you for your sacrifices. It is such spirit as you recently demonstrated which makes our organization second to none in maritime. To the new members who have been rewarded by coming under our SIU banner: Welcome to our organization. We are confident that you will find you made the best choice when you voted to be rep­ resented by the Seafarers International Union, the best Union on any waterfront. To you all, Greetings, Smooth Sailing, and Merry Christmas. For the Crew of the SS Fairland: Charles E. Wells Bud J. Lowrey Ship's delegate Engine delegate Joe Holsenbeck Robert C. Tripp! Deck delegate Steward delegate USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY L. nhino E. Matllicws N. Gaylord J. Cil 0. Adams P. Scidenbers N. Katoul - R. Lopez A. Verdemar^ J. Miniz 1. Sieger F. Hannaford H. Jurgenson S. Swienckoski W. Shaw I. DeNobriga H. Simmons Dee^W 20, 1957 LOG Gerald L. Thaxton Lucien Theriot James E. Ward Francis Wasmer Thomas White Marion C. Willey Jr. Clifford Wuertz Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ben L. Bone Thomas Mungo E. Bueno F. L. O'Laughlin Rosario Copani John Ossmon David Caldwell Murray A. Plyler Ben H. Faulk Matias Puchero Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever Gorman T. Glaze Stanley Rodgers Sam Hacker Joseph Roll Frederick Harris G. H. Seeberger Walter Jackson August A. Smith Jan .S. Kozerski John A. Smith Alejandio Lopez Lloyd Wilson Waller MitcheU Joseph Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger L. A. Ready Raoul P. Cabrera Fred Reimolt John P. Cox Chas. J. Sincere A. B. Ismail William C. Watson Olus J. McCann Lewie A. Wilkerson Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off ipay cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates, . ' USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Florenclo Letle George D. Rourke James A. Patrice Steven A. Wimami William J. Powers USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jimmle Littleton James T. Moore Roy H. McCance Willie C. Sanders Fred Miller Luther Vaughn Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS B. F. Grlce Nighbert Stratoa Louie HoUlday USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. -B. E. McLeod F. R. Napoll USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Dewey GUlikln Joseph C. WaUacs USPHS HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PR Florlan J. GUnski USPHS HOSPITAL MIAMI. FLA. James W. Canard USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Delbler W. E. OrzechowsU Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges A. J. Panepinte VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehny VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KiUion SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B, Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charles Burton MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE,. MDj.,-. !; • • FHinclsco Bueno Welfare Assist is Appreciated Union Benefits Called Big Help Offers Thanks For SIU Help All Set To Go On The Town The gang's all spruced' up ready to go ashore after the pay­ off of the Yaka on the West Coast. Included are Kramer, bosun; Pricll, deck engineer; Bob White, AB, dnd Chandler, steward. Sam Joseph handled the, camera work. , : �December tO, 1957 fTIIL DISIONIR (Itthmlan), Sapt. t-^halrman, a. Wriihti Saeralary, J. RMC. Roma rapal?» mada, Diacuiiion t>ai improper handling of repalra. Vet* o< thankf to delegate. New delagata and reporter elected. Proper •ttire to he worn In meaahall and pentrr. Keep paaaagewaya clean: cota ta ba put away aaiely. Laundry to be aleaned up after uaing. Return hooka to library after reading. Nov. 10—Chairman, C. Wright; Sec­ retary, (none). Special meeting. New delegate elected. Present delegate hospitalized in Karachi; DIL MAR (Miss.), Nov. S—Chair­ man, R. Steugh; Secretary, C. Dowl- ing. Two men hospitalized—Hq. notiSed. Ship's fund S127. Purchased movies^ repaired machine: S50 given to two hospitalized men: SIO to re- ;patrlated seamen. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Movies to be purChased next trip. Leaks in silver locker to be repaired—unsafe. ARMONK (Overseas), Nov. 10— Chairman, A. Ressko; Secretary, J. Sulllvsn. Repairs to be made. Beefs to be taken to dept. heads. Reporter elected. One man missed ship. Re­ port accepted. Need hot water In laundry. Need new line for hot water. General cleaning in passageways, meashalls A foc'sles. Ship being laid up. Repairs to be done in messhalla and recreation room. Dogs to be re­ paired. Donations for ship's fund re­ quested. OCEAN iVA (Maritime Overseas), Sept. IS—Chairman, H. Hutchlns; Sec­ retary, W. Anderson. All rooms in crew quarters painted: all other re­ pairs made. Report from PH read tocrew re: coal beef. Vote of thanks to men taking these Jobs. Vote of thanks to delegate for good Job in keeping men on the ball; also to steward dept. for good food and service. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, F. Dunn; Secretary, H. Dombrowskl. Some repair lists prepared. Some disputed ot. No heating facili­ ties in bosun's room. Safety delegate elected. Report aceepted. Welfare plan list posted. Laundry to be closed in port and key to be retained by ' gangway watch. ; JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Nov. IS—Chairman, C. Walter; Secre­ tary, D. Pontes. New delegate elected. Report accepted. New treasurer and reporter elected. Discussion on linen change. Bread from shore is dry. MICHAEL (Carres), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, B. Brown; Secretary, J. Harty. Floral wreath sent to deceased mother of brother—paid off in Corpus Christ! and flew home. Collected S22 for flowers—will make another donation at payoff. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thanks to steward dept Col­ lection to be taken up for ship's fund at payoff. HASTINGS (Waterman), Nov. 17— Chairman, D. Byrne; Secretary, J. wells. No beefs. New delegate elect­ ed. Repair list to be checked for repairs. ^ FELTORG (Ore Nav.), Nov. 27 — Chairman, C. Locke; Secretary, D. Pearre. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized in Canal Zone. New delegate elected. Bathrooms need re­ pairing. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Nov. 24— Chairman, C. DeHospedeles; Secre­ tary, R. Hall. Report on Robin Lines, longshore beef. Beefs to be taken to dept. delegates. Ship's fund S4.20. Requested shelves for rain and cold weather gear. Reports accepted. CAROLYN (Bull), Nov. 26—Chair­ man, J. Pachece, Jr., Secretary, A. iSela. .Sick man paid off in PR. Few hours disputed ot. To see patrolman SEAFARER& about washing marhlne. thanks to steward d>ipt. Vote of Hiy Gang! WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Penn.), Nov. n—Chairman, L. HInson; Secre­ tary, M. Oswald. New delegate elect­ ed. Four men missed ship in Mobile. No ice water in scuttle butt. Tank broken—^needs replacing. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Nov. 17—Chairman, C. Saver; Secretary, C. GATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Nov. 2a—Chairman, J. Martus; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Repairs to be made. One man hurt in Tampa. Ship's fund $2.30. One man missed ship. Repair lists to be turned in to mate and engineers. See patrolman about heat during hot weather In aft quarters. Suggestion ot have cold drinks in hot weather. SEATRAIN NBW YORK (Seatrain), Nev. 2$—Chairman, H. Lynch; Secre­ tary, C. Oliver. Few hours disputed ot. Three men getting off. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done in culinary dept. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Oct. 27 —Chairman, J. Justus; Secretary, D. Grant. New washing put aboard. Dinner party held at NY from safety award was huge success. Everyone had wonderful time. Ship's fund $22. Discussed mall situation. Due to diffi­ culty in sending mail: steward con­ sented to handle maU where possible. CITIES S E R V I C B BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Nev. 29—Chairman, H. Waller; Secretary, L. P. Hagmann. All repairs completed. Two men fired due to drunkenness. Reports accepted. Sanitary men to do all cleaning of quarters and passageways. Members requested to keep cigarette urns clean except for cigarette butts. List of rules posted. Messhall to be clean at all times. Vote of thanks to cook for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nev. >— Chairman. J. Ballay; Secretary, G. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Men did not turn to for securing. Ship's fund $S.40. One man created disturbance on ship. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Nov. 21 — Chairman, B. Flmovicz; Secretary, E. A. Boyd. Ship's fund S33.76. Rec­ ommend that members be more order­ ly in using night pantry. Suggestion .to post instructions near washing ma­ chine for proper use. TurkeyDay'ColdLimch' Had 'Em All Shook Up Elvis Presley may have everybody "all shook up" on the musical front, but the steward on the Neva West easily nlatched him when he pulled a fast menu switch on the top­ side gang last Thanksgiving-f — in Brownsville, Texas. of fare for Thursday, November The day began innocently 28: "Dinner . . . Cold Lunch." SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Nov. 27—Chairman, C. Lee, Jr., Sec­ retary, R. May. Ship's fund $44.22. One man missed ship. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Discussion on electrician dissatisfaction. To be referred to boarding patrolman. Chea. Milk shortage. One man missed ship in Long Beach—reported to SIU hall. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Motion to discuss sanitary conditions with patrolman and get better living conditions. Only dele­ gates to report beefs to patrolman. Need more logs. No lava soap on ship. Discussion on new shipping call —crew in favor of old system. See patrolman about repairs. Ship to be fumigated for rats and roaches. Dis­ cussion on painting of rooms and decks. Lack ot cooperation and in­ sufficient funds for painting—^to be referred to Board of Health. Pare Thirteen LOG Beaming smiles on these two handsome youngsters -broad­ cast a cheery hello to all hands. The boys are Jimmy, 5 (left), and Joey, 3, sons of Seafarer Partha Jernigan, oiler, of Brentwood, LI, NY. enough. Steward Walter R. Geis typed out the day's menus for top­ side and then sent them up. Soon after, the Neva West's skipper. Captain Snodgrass, came down to the saloon for coifee and found a "hell of a roar going on" with all the officers trying to talk at once. When it finally quieted down enough for the captain to ask what was the matter, the answer was, "By God, captain, have you looked at the menu for today yet? This is Thanksgiving Day—and In port— and what do we have but a cold lunch!" And there it was on the bill 'SPOT PHOTOS RECORD CARGO MISHAP ON ROVER The knack of being in the right place at the right time with your camera loaded and ready is one of the sure-fire ways of getting good "spot" pictures when something's happening. Right on tap at pierside in-* Honolulu when a shoreside crane it was trying to put aboard crane failed while loading and smashed into the ship. The deck cargo for the Steel Rover, Seafarer Lawrence Chapman was able to grab his shots long before local news photographers even heard about the mishap. Chapman's photos covered all phases of the mishap from the time the shoreside crane failed until a floating crane was put to work the next morning to right things once again. No one was reported hurt but some of the handrails and awning supports on the fantail of the Rover took a beating when the dock crane lost an 18-ton Navy deck cargo fell into the drink at pier 19 and was finally retrieved when divers hooked up its lines to a floating crane brought in to tackle the job. The accident delayed the sched­ uled sailing to l/orfolk, since the collapsed shore crane had to be removed from the ship and the deck cargo had to be. retrieved after its. overnight stay in the wa­ ter between the ship and the dock. The Rover finally got away after divers checked the ship's screw and reported no damage. SANTORB (Ore Nav.), Nev. 24— Chairman, J. Hayes; Secretary, A. Myrax. Ship's fund $12.26. New dele­ gate elected. Need new washing ma­ chine. Cups to be returned to mess hall. ROBIN LOCKSLBY (Rebin Line), Nev. 24—Chairman, E. Smith; Secre­ tary, A. Beck. Voting to take place at 2 PM. Delegate asked men to stay aboard until after election. 40 hours disputed ot. Repair list submit­ ted. Crew requested to wash clothes' in laundry before 10 PM to avoid dis­ turbing men. Keep washing machine clean. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Nov. 24—Chairman, S. Charles; Sec­ retary, R. Matarahgelo. Safety meet­ ing attended by delegates—60 day shipping rule in effect and clarified. Letters to officials In Washington sent and acknowledged. Ship's fund $17.61. Report accepted. Request three kinds of ice cream, books for crew from headquarters. Crew should write Social Security Administration for accounts data. M V FONCi (Fence), Nov. 21 — Chairman, F. Miller; Secretary, W. Heater. Patrolman settle disputed ot. Ship's fund $1.33. requested to build to meet ship to Reports accepted. Donations of 80c up fund. By now all shook up like the rest of the officers, the skipper headed for the galley to find out the score. When he got there, the chief cook calmly told him that It was a holi­ day, so the steward department was going to take off for town and have Thanksgiving dinner ashore. While this seemed like a pretty reasonable thing to do, "the cap­ tain looked like he was going to blow a fuse," reported Duke Hall. Turnbuckle (1) from an unseen floating crane' astern of the Steel Rover was later attached by drivers to lines which held deck cargo (2) suspended in the water overnight. Diver (photo at right) checks his air lines before going down. A failure in a shoreside crone which was lifting on 18-ton Navy crone onto the Rover caused some damage to the ship, which left Honolulu late. at- But unable to keep it up much longer, the chef admitted the whole thing was a joke. Dinner for the Neva West, lik* on all SIU ships that day, natur­ ally included the traditional roast turkey and trimmings, among a variety of other items provided for the holiday. Other SIU ships that came in for high praise on their menus and service for Turkey Day included both Cities Service supertankers, the Miami and Baltimore, plus the Longview Victory and Jean Lafitte. No other menus have been re­ ceived by the LOG to date, but it can readily be assumed they matched all the others. 1 •~A �SEAFARERS All's Well With The Falrpert SIUHAU DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District Sa BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7.4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Riuhmond 24)140 HOUSTON.... 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-1080 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK .......127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA..,. 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR .... 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent . Phone 2-5996. SAN FRANCISCO . 450 Harrison St. M^rty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH .2 Abercorn St. B. B. McAuley. Agent . Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE, 3505 1st Ave. Jen GiUette, Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif.... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRCTARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. Hall, Joint £. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint Lined up for some picture-tak­ ing, Seafarers on tne Fairport take a breather in the messhall during coffeetime. In­ cluded in the gang (above, i to r) are W. McBride, DM; Woody. Pesen, deck engineer; Robbie, OS; Jimmy, DM; J. Nagy, wiper, and Ted, AB. At right are R. M. Godwin, night cook and baker (left), and chief cook J. B. Fernan­ dez in the messhall. The pic­ ture-taken in both cases were not identified. LOG-A-RHYTHM: SUP HONOLULU Chasing Memories By M. Dwyer And saw once more the wrinkles Last night I chased a memory. deep And caught it on the fly; You'll never know the thrill In the corners of blue eyes. it brings Until someday you try. The leather-tanned skin. From sun and wind. From too much ocean spray; The utter splendid ecstasy These features Forgotten now and then, By too much living in the present, Sometimes I can see. Forever and a day. And forgetting when. Oh, count your blessings, women fair. Whose men still till the sod. Who crave no more to sail the sea, Though seamen's hearts Last night I chased a memory. Through bright, star-studded skies Were made by God. Your heart will sing And thrill once more. To happy days And countless bliss. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS For when a man the ocean roams And leaves behind his home. He sometimes wakes in dead of night Or thinks on watch alone. Then memories are all you'll have To cling to, fast and true. And jealousy will fill your heart Lest he's forgotten you. You'll wonder, if it pays to be So faithful and so true. Then count the months. The weeks, the days. Til he sails back to you. H/IVB encoH UNO ZONE .. STATE TO'AVOID DUPLICATION: If you • ra an old fu|>tcribai and have a ehanga of addrett, pieasa give your former addrett below: ADDRESS .............. CITY .........ZONE... ST^KTE' . . •a a', ."a a a a a a a a Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 128Mi HoUis St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Untario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. MONTREAL CAnal 7-3202 [HOW VO VOO 44 Sault-au-Matelot Phone; 3-1569 177 Prince William St. OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DcTROlT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 'Sea-Spray' I'U CITY 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harri.son St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 QUEBEC Quebec SAINT JOHN NB Deceoiber so; Ml LOG Kirk Raps Pay Under NMU Pact went so helpful to, me'at the time of his death, and to his shipmates from the SS Robin Hood for their coot>eration.- In To the Editor: addition. Marty Breithof and This is to inform you that Leon Johnson at the San Fran­ everything is running smoothly cisco hall have been and a^e on the SS Robin Kirk, despite the fact that we are still work­ still a great help to me, and are never too busy to give in­ ing under the NMU contract. formation and advice. We, the crew of the Robin Lastly, words cahnot express Kirk, by experiencing the con­ ditions of the NMU contract my appreciation for the kind and by our payoffs, know that and sincere letter from Paijl the NMU has played into the Hall, which I will always keep. hands of the shipping com­ Friends are wonderful to have panies with which they have in time of sorrow. Mrs. J. C. Cardan negotiated contracts. As you know, when 4" 4the NLRB election was held on board this ship, this crew voted To the Editor: 10 0 percent It looked like" old home week SIU. there in Pusan recently. Be­ The result sides our gang on the Fairport, of this elec­ the La Salle, Wild Ranger and tion expresses Rivera Maiden Creek, all V/atetman better than ships, and Ocean Evelyn and anything else hoW we feel about our Union, Hs policies, its prin­ Rebecca, two other good SIU ciples and all the progress it ships, were all there at the has made throughout the years same time. A good time was had by all in working conditions and as a lot of old buddies got to­ wages. We expect to be leaving soon gether again over a beer and from Jacksonville for Cape­ sailed a few ships from the town, which means that we bars and clubs. I know they are shall be at sea for Christmas. also looking forward to such a get-together again Normally it is nOt my habit to , pleasant soon. ask for anything, not even for Robert M. Godwin Christmas, but, on behalf of the Ship's reporter crew of the SS Robin Kirk and myself, I would like to say that 4* ii" if the best Christmas present you could give us is a cable from you stating that the Robin Kirk has been certified by the NLRB and that we may once again To the Editor: have the privilege of working Enclosed is a letter from under an SIU contract and Senator John M. Butler in under SIU conditions. answer to our compiunication Robert Rivera urging the continuation of the Ship's delegate US marine hospital program (Fd. note: Merry Christmas! as is. Santa came by early and the It should be of interest'to first four Robin ships to vote, Seafarers since Sen. Butler is including the Kirk, has have on the Senate Merchant Marine already been certified. See the Committee. ; v story on page 3.) The following is the text: "Dear Friends: i"' 4« "It is a particular pleasure to me to have the benefit of your recommendations concern­ ing the continuation of the our To the Editor: Public Health Service Hospitals. I would at this time like to "For some time now the im­ express my deep and sincere gratitude to the former ship­ portant question outlined in mates and friends of my late yoi^ letter has been of the husband, John C. "Red" Caro- greatest concern to me and I lan, who have been so kind and have always endeavored to assure the continued availabili­ thoughtful to me. . Letters and messages from ty of- these hospital facilities to many ports of the world have the American Merchant Marine. "iRest assured that I will been received, many of them since his death was reported in have your Interest in mind in the October 25th LOG. Special connection with this important thanks to the SIU men who matter during the months to were in San Francisco at dif­ come.'* ferent times during his illness The letter was signed by and visited him at home and in "John M. Butler, United States the USPHS hospital, as he really Senator." enjoyed those visits. Crewmemiiers Thanks also to the ones who SS Sanfore Ships in Pusan Hold 'Reunion' Sen. Butler Vows Aid To Hospitals Widow Lauds SIU Kindness .By Seafarer "Red" Fink tlKF �SSAFARERS ^Df^iidMr SO. 19OT r*g» iFUtfem LOG Pastrano Pays A Social Call fMt Resumes Run Undet Trusteeship MIAMI—Trustees of the bankrupt TMT Trailer Ferry, Inc., have received permission from R Federal court to put the 1 company back into service between Jacksonville, Fla.> and Puerto Rico. The court has approved in principle plans by TMT trus­ tees to negotiate with a group of businessmen interested in operat­ ing the SlU-contracted company's assets, including the heavily-mort­ gaged Carib Queen. ^ The business group has advanced the trustees $20,000 to cover ex­ penses and possible losses for a 20Tday period involved in getting three TMT barges back into serv­ ice hauling cargo now piling up on i piers in Jacksonville and Puerto Hico. In addition, the business group ihas offered to charter the Csrib jQueen for iO or 15 years at a guar­ anteed annual rental of $500,000 and has offered to finance repairs on the vessel estimated at between $350,000 to $500,000. Robin Ships Again SlU .*/• (Continued from page 3) Line fieet, on a new contract for the Robin ships. ' Seafarers on the Robin Line ships had been put under heavy pressure since the NMU raid be­ gan. They were urged either to quit the ship or come into the NMU and were promised full NMU books without payment of initiation fees as well as other advantages if only they would support the NMU. Personal pleas by NMU President .Joseph Curran were included in ^the sales pitch. •' However, as the crew of the ^Robin Kirk noted in a letter in this 'issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, working under the NMU contract convinced Seafarers that the NMU had absolutely nothing to offer them. The best Christmas present they could get, the Kirk crew said, was news that they were back un­ der an SIU agreement. Out Of Step I '"J-.. (Continued from page 5) NMU picket line. Having igpored many other picket lines such as those of AFL-CIO mates and , en gineers, the NMU president's order has^ become habitual. Curran attempted to cover up his activities in having SIU men ^ fired off Robin ships by declaring that Seafarers "were allowed to ^keep their Jobs" when Moore-McCormack bought the ships. That explains why 11 Seafarers " were fired off the Rot)in Mowbray, the only way, incidentally, the NMU could win a ship. • Caught flat-footed in his raid on Willis, which the SIU organized ^st year and won by a 69-2 count, ^rran has taken no steps to with­ draw his charge that the union shop is "illegal" and should be abolished. The Willis affair is raid­ ing of the purest and most primittve kind, with NMU representa­ tives waiting until the contract was fp be rernegotiated and then movIbg in and petitioning for disallow­ ance of the SIU-HIWD agreement ih the fleet. : These actions by Curran are un­ fortunate, and revealing of his ir­ responsibility. But they will not and have not stopped the construe-f ive program of the rest of the mariUme labor movement and nf the• ."-jps'v.s The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. John H. Bove, 57j Brother Bove died of natural cauaea at the US Public Health Service Hospital in Staten Island. He became a full member of the SIU in 1944 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment on SIU ships. He is survived by his wife, Frances Jean Bove, of the Bronx, New York. Burial was in St. Ray­ mond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. 4" 4* 1, Popular with ,SIU fight fans in New Orleans, heavyweight contender Willie Pastrano, son of Seafarer Frank Pastrano, 2nd cook, pays a social call at the SIU hall in the Crescent City. Pictured 11 to r) are Seafarers Red Gleason and Bill Storey; Dave DiVincenti, of Pastrano's camp; Pastrano; Seafarer Vic Miorana; New Orleans lightweight Ralph Dupas, and Seafarers Clyde "Whitey" Lanier, Manfred'Osborn and Joe Stocker. Both boxers began their careers gf^Sf^ii^ary's CYO gym in New OrlMns' famed French Market quarter. Pastrano's last bout was in London,, where he whipped Britain's Dick Richardson. - RECENT ARRIVALS - 4" Alfred Bokan, S3: A maUgnant tumor caused the death of Seafarer Alfred Bokan in Baltimore. Broth­ er Bokan Joined the SIU in 1943 and sailed In the deck depart­ ment. He is sur­ vived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Yager, of Georgetown, Dela­ ware. Place of burial is not known. All of the following SIU families Guy Michael Cuccia, born No­ 20.1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran­ have received a $200 maternity vember 21, 1957, to Seafarer and cisco Nicolas, Catonsville, Md. benefit plus a $25 bond from the Mrs. Jacob J. Cuccia Jr., New Or­ 4 4 4 Union in the baby's name: leans, La. Leon Roy Curry Jr., born Octo­ 4 4 4 ber 26, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jane O'Krogly, bom October 24, Leon Curry, Fletcher, NC. Bessie C. Nicolas, born October 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred H. O'Krogly, Plains, Pa. 4 4 4 Nature In Raw (Walled In) Is Latest Cruise Steven Carroll Poufids, born June 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin B. Pounds, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Regina Lynn Tucker, born May Moore-McCormick's new vessel, the SS Brasil, will offer 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John the latest in luxury cruise features next year—that of abso­ D. Tucker, Cumberland, Md. lute communion with nature, or in the language of the lay­ John William Little, born Feb­ man, nude sun bathing. The Brasil, due to enter have a secluded ar-ea where they ruary 2, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. service next year, will have a can enjoy the full benefit of the John Little Jr., Bayonne; NJ. sun." 4 4 4 Yeah, but how can the passen­ Perry Charles Bennett, born Oc­ (Continued from page 2) gers show it off? tober 27,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. than $4.50 a ton. Huge stockpiles of coal in Europe and increasing Rodney J. Bennett, New Orleans, exports to "West Europe from Po­ La. 4 4 4 lish mines are helping to depress Sandra Allen Stringfellow, born rates. At present, the company has two November 22, 1957, to Seafarer and of its six ships stiil in operation. Mrs. Charles L. Stringfellow, Mo­ One ship, the Coal Miner, is carry­ bile, Ala. 4 4 4 ing grain. The other, the Thomas Erik Melvin Smith, born Novem­ Paine, is making its last chartered Joseph Robert Lordan delivery and wiil probably Join the ber 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Important that he get in touch Melvin H. Smith, Glenburnie, Md. other vessels in lay-up. with Benjamin Chex-ry, attorney, 4 4 4 "Early last year," the "Business at 1522 Race Street, Philadelphia Robin Elizabeth Thompson, born Week" article declared, "fright 2, Pa., concerning settlement of rates on coal shipped from the US October 9, 1957, to Seafarer and his mother's estate. Anybody Mrs. William R. Thompson, Mobile, to Western Europe ran as high as knowing his whereabouts urged to Ala. $22 a-ton." Had American Coal notify the above. 4 4 4 not attempted to operate with a William Wayne House, born No­ company union of deck and engine 4 4 4 officers, it probably would have vember 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Anyone knowing the whereabouts gotten 30 ships out and capitalized Mrs. William A. House, Ormond of chief mate Thomas Heaney or Beach, Fla. on the rate bonanza. Nick Leone is asked to contact 4 4 4 Even after the beef began, the Michael Lewis Tulp, born No­ special solarium deck built atop the Robert Welker at 219 48th St., dispute could have been quickly Union City, NJ, or call Union settled to the benefit of the com­ vember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and liner's dummy funnel. To keep 4-8627. pany and the unions on the basis Mrs. John Tulp Jr., Galveston, within the limits of respectability, the deck will be split by a "solid" 4 4 4 of AFL-CIO president George Texas. wall forming two rooms, one for Tony "Art" Cornman, FWT Meany's proposal last February 21. 4 4 4 Edward V. Giiabert, born August the ladies and one for the men. Get in touch with your wife, Meany called for the SIU to with­ draw from the fleet if the NMU 5,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ven­ (How high is that wall, anyway?) Mary, at 3119 Baldwin St., Los would agree to support the li­ tura Giiabert Colas, Brooklyn, NY. The sun worshippers will relax be­ Angeles 31, Calif., as soon as pos­ hind a curved solex glass wind­ sible. Very important. censed officers' unions in their bid 4 4 4 Vincent Joseph MllauesI, born shield and toast to their hearts' for a contract. The SIU agreed to 4 4 4 the Meany proposal but the NMU October 22, 1957, to Seafarer and content. Federal income tax and state In announcing the new feature, Mrs. Eugene MilanesL Brooklyn, refused. Robert Lee, vice-chairman of the social security refunds are being In the view of SIU headquarters, NY. board, said that the company was held for the following men by F. P. had the NMU gone along with the 4 4 4 Jose Romero Jr., born August 24, merely keeping up with the times Corcoran, Room 201, SUP Building, Meany proposal, the. company would have had no alternative but 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose L. "There is a demand for solaria of 450 Harrison St., San Franciscn, this kind. They are very popular Calif.: to contract for officers with - the Romero, Houston, Texas. iir tropical regions. On our thirtyKarl E. Eriksson, Walter F. AFL-CIO licensed officers' unions. 4 4 4 James Lewis Perclvai, born Oc­ one day cruises to South America Hudgens, Walter J. Oaks, Don L. In that instance, the coal fleet op­ eration would have heen the bon­ tober 3lii 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, opportunities to get a good healthy Pagel, Sverre R. Pederssen, Charles anza it was originaDy ekpected to James L. . Percival, Charleston coat of tan are Unsurpassed. So Russeli, Carl E. H. Snygg aAd Luis • . iWA/Vljy not let the sun worshippers: E. Torres. Heights,-: Coal Ships To Go In Boneyard i - 'aj •'.'rs f -^1 I �••ai • •' •. • sfs-r •1'-' ^ { •. " i- - '. SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • AT LA NTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • t: h I nl\ ^o9t } iiiliT * 4,1 .1 11 ii . 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Title A name given to the resource December 20, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CERTIFIED ON FOUR ROBIN SHIPS AFL-CIO VOTES M’TIME POLICY, OUSTS 3 UNIONS BAKERS OUT OF AFL-CIO; COOPER OUT OF BAKERS COAL SHIPS HEADED BACK TO BONEYARD AFL-CIO HITS ONE-SIDED PROPOSALS ON LABOR LAWS ’50-50’ PROPS US SHIPS AGAINST SLUMP CALIF. UPSETS JOBLESS $ BAN, OK’S 60-DAY RULE 24 APPLY FOR UNION’S SCHOLARSHIP BULL FILES SUPREME COURT APPEAL ON SIU’S STRIKE POLISH RUN SHIP GETS RADIATION SCRUTINY BME, SIU WIN BIG $$ GAINS FOR WILLIS OFFICERS US, REDS SPEED ATOM SHIP PLANS ROBIN LINE SHIPPING CHEERS NY NEW MEBA UNIT FORMED FOR LAKES PRIME MINISTER ENTERD CANADIAN SIU STRIKE; SEE SETTLEMENT NEAR MTD ACTS ON MARITIME PROBLEMS 3RD TRAILERSHIP ENTERS SERVICE DEFENSE COUNCIL AFFIRMS NEED FOR MERCHANT FLEET HOLD UP SUEZ CANAL EXPANSION, NEED $ STARTS WORK ON ‘SEAWAY’ BETWEEN N’ORLEANS, GULF BALT. BUSY WIH SHIPS, FESTIVITIES ROBIN SIU CREWS WELCOMED BACK TMT RESUMES RUN UNDER TRUSTEESHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/20/1957 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. XX, No. 2 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3910cc8f902aaba8ce58135f916c9a91.PDF 9412c0ff085ef2fe93395545168bbd35 PDF Text Text w SEAFAltERS*LOO • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI flAFARERI INTf RN ATI ON AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • EXPECT RULE 0NPHSFA1I NEXT WEEK story On Page 3 (top, left) presents gift carton of smokes, $25 26nas bonus and regu­ lar $21 weekly SIU benefit to F. Bacomo at Manhattan Beach PHS hospital. Below, kids enjoy gala SIU party In New Orleans. (Stcry on Page 3. More pictures on Page 5.) IN THIS ISSUE Dump Robin Vote NMU Begs Court / -Story On Page 2 TiTllTlAU TWIU^^nV By THB SUFBREBS LAB • H �WW- Kai« Two SEAFARERS NMU Begs Court To Reverse Robin Ship Vote Losses LOG Jannary S. 195t ... And The Wine Flowed Like Oil For Mobile Unsuccessful in its original attempt to stall off all Robin Line balloting, the National Maritime Union is now desperate­ ly trying to ward off a complete rout in the fleet by the SIU. The SIU has won six of the> seven ships voted so far. posed the nature of its "picketThe NMU is scheduled to line" when it sent NMU replace­ MOBILE—Constniction is under­ way on temporary facilities up the Alabama River, under terms of a proposal to expand the Alabama State Docks. The docks are part of the state's long-awaited Alabama state liver iiriprovement project. On completion shippers in the northern part of the state will be able to send their cargoes straight down-river to the port of Mobil* where they can be transferred to deep sea vessels. Many companies are taking .ad­ vantage of these improvements and are adding and improving their own facilities here. Waterm'jn Steamship Company recently brought in a Navy drydock in order to handle their own repair and drydock work. All of these Improvements spell more woik for Seafarers on the beach and for members of the SID'S Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division in the ports. Christmas dinner for the mem­ bers on the beach and their fami­ lies was a huge success as some 290 persons sat down to full-cour.se meals in the snack bar jn the hall here. The way the food disappeared was a tribute to the men in the galley. Shipping was on the slow side during the past period and from all indications, the next period will be about the same. The Alcoa Planter, Patriot, Corsair, C ipper, Pennant (Alcoa); Madaket, Monarch of the Seas, LaSalle (Waterman) and tne Steel Age (Isthmian) were in port during the last two weeks. go into, court next Thursday to seek ments for some of the Robin ships an injunction barring SIU certifi­ through its own lines. cation on the last two ships voted, NMU desperation has arisen plus a ban on balloting aboard the largely due to the weak support of Robin Hood, tentatively set for the the Robin Line raid by the mari­ same day. The Hood is due to ar­ time union's own membership. rive in Boston from Capetown on Uneasiness gripped the NMU still Tuesday, January 7th, and will be further following NLRB balloting the last ship to vote of the eight aboard the Robin Trent in which Robin Line vessels now operated two NMU members cast ballots for by Moore-McCormack. The actual the SIU. balloting will probably be in New The SIU originally petitioned York, as has been the case on all for an election on Robin ships last the other ships voted. August after Mooremac, which had With a large SIU crew aboard, purchased the fleet earlier, began Peck gang crewmembers of the wine tanker Angelo Petri are she would in all probability cast a calling replacements from the NMU shown hooking up hoses for discharge of wine at the company's ter­ heavy majority for the SIU, to give and forced SIU men to work-under minal in Port Newark. The vessel is contracted to the SIU Pacific the inferior NMU contract. Robin the SIU bargaining rights for seven District. (A future issue of the SEAFARERS LOG will carry a fea­ of the eight ships polled. The NMU Line had previously been under ture on the wine tanker operation.) managed to win only one vessel in SIU contract since 1941. the fleet, and then only because 11 Seafarers were fired and re­ placed through the NMU hall. The count on this vessel went 25-11 against the SIU as a result. WASHINGTON-^Tramp ship operators have made a direct frontal attack on American Would Upset Certification Coal Shipping in their efforts to get the Federal Maritime Board to pull back GovernmentThe basic objective of the i^IU owned charters. The tramps are arguing that because of the shipping slump, the FMB court action is to overturn the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board's should act immediately to ter­ order certifying SIU bargaining minate charters on ACS ships ing the attack on American Coal. charters had been in, effect for six rights on the ships already polled. and other charters outstand­ In a recent message to the Board months the Maritime Administra­ he called for "immediate action" tor should review the progress These were the Robin Kirk, Robin ing. The tramps, in a new gambit, because the tramps' position is made by American Coal Shipping Gray, Rdbin Sherwood and Robin in carrying out its new contract have also argued that the Federal "desperate." Locksley. Robin Line jobs went back up on Maritime Board is violating the The tramps maintain that before program to determine whether suf­ SIU shipping boards in mid-Decem­ "50-50" law by permitting military a company such as American Coal ficient progress had been made to ber, when replacements for the arid aid cargoes to be carried on operates Government-owned ships warrant continuation of the char­ Robin Lockeley were dispatched Government - chartered vessels. it should seek privately-owned ton­ ters and 'lacking reasonabie excuse from SIU headquarters in New They have pointed out that the law nage for chartering. Such tonnage for insufficient progress (the MarlYork. This was the first ship cov­ calls for 50 percent of these car­ is now available with a number of time Administrator) should excrered by the certification ^orders to goes to be carried on privately- privately owned tramps in lay-up. else his option to terminate the owned US vessels. This phase of call for men. "We wish to draw your attention," charter.' The NMU itself is now barred the tramps' claim does not affect Dunaif wired, "to the fact that "You further stated that one year BALTIMORE—Morris Weinstein by a separate injunction from American Coal. American Coal Shipping Company is a reasonable time for American has been reelected to his third Coal Shipping to complete its plan picketing the ships already certi­ James G. Dunaif, president of is employing the one vessel which fied, plus the two awaiting cer­ the Navigator Steamship Corpora­ it owns, namely the Coal Miner, in and undertake definite commit­ term as president of Local 14, Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. The local tification (Robin Trent and Robin tion and the Tramp Freighter Cor­ the grain trade while they are us­ ments for new ships. Goodfellow), as well as other poration, both of them NMU-con- ing a Government-owned ship to "The period for the six months' ballot committee reported that Moore-McCormack ships. It ex­ tracted companies, has been lead- perform their coal contract. We re­ review has long since passed and Weinstein received 201 votes, and his opponent, H. quest to know why American Coal it is now more than fourteen Diemel, 36 votes. Shipping Is not required to use months since the Board decision Ballots were their own vessel to perform their and there has been no review of counted Decem­ tile construction plans of the Amer­ contractual obligations. ber 26 following "We would draw your further at­ ican Coal Shipping on which the a 90-day referengranting of the charters was pred­ tention to your findings as set dum. Local offi­ forth in Docket M-70 approving icated." cials serve two WASHINGTON—The Government has requested 18 west the charter of Government-owned Other tramps have supported year terms. coast oil companies to voluntarily cut their foreign oil im­ ships to American Coal Shipping. the Dunaif position including Tak Incumbent 1st ports by 37 percent. Most of the big companies have in­ In thiii docket, you found that Shipping Corporation, Pacific Wa­ vice-president H. Weinstein American Coal Shipping was ask­ terways, Ocean Transportation, dicated they will comply. 4 J. Mohr won re­ Ocean Clippers and Maritime election over his opponent H. F. A Government committee would constitute a threat to the ing for the use of Government Overseas. owned ships as a 'stop gap' meas­ Kirk. Mohr received 197 votes to found that domestic produc­ national security ..." The Govern­ ure On the "50-50" protest, Dunaif Kirk's 46. until they could place orders tion was insufficient to meet the ment is seeking more domestic oil fqr new construction or reconver­ has petitioned the US Comptrol­ western states' needs and that im­ exploration by Us producers. A five-hian contest for 2nd vicesion of vessels for the coal trade, ler General to stop what he called portation was necessary, but the president went to W. Bchiller, who "improper and illegal expenditure Some of the companies most af­ report said the imports planned fected by the request were. Stand­ and you stated that after the of Government funds" which are polled 90 votes. Schiller succeeds were "substantially in excess" of ard Oil of California, Tidewater going to Government-operated J, R. Silver, who quit as 2nd VP what was necessary and "would in­ Oil, Shell -Oil, and Wilshire Oil. to run unsuccessfully for secretary. ships. evitably lead to a situation which The sharpest cut recommended was There has been no change in the The new secretary is Capt. T. F. for Superior Oil Company, a new January 3. 1958 Vol. XX, No. 1 past two weeks in the status of the O'Callaglian, who received 75 votes importer^ The government re­ American Coal fleet, now down to to win in a five-man field. He suc­ quested It to cut its imports from six ships. One ship, the Cleveland ceeds Capt. Arthur N. Goodrich. a planned 35,000 barrels daily to Abbe, has been returned to the an average of 3,000 barrels daily. boneyard in the place' of the CastPAUL HAIX. Secretary-Treasurtr While most of the companies mir Pulaski which was ordered HCBBEBI BBAHO, Editor. BnNAim SEA­ TAMPA—Shipping was good said they would comply with the MAN. Art Editor. HEBMAN ABIUCH. IBWIN back by the Federal Maritime during the past period with eight request, Richfield Oil Company SPIVACK, At, MASKtN, JOHN BHAZIL, Staif Board. LOG -readers will note that BiLl MOODT. Culf Area Repre­ in-transit vessels providing the said it would not. The company Writers. The Pulaski, Waiter Hines Page, this issue begins Volume XX, sentative. bulk of the jobs. ' said the quotas would only result Harry Glucksman and Martha BCT- marldng the 20th year of LOG The Rion (Actium) paid off while in severe "inequities." Opposition PuMUhtO WwMkly pt th« haadquartBr* ry are idle in Norfolk while the publication. The last two is-; Ml* Saafarara IntarnaHanal Unien, At­ the Ocean Deborah- (Maritime to the plan also came from the •f lantic A Ouif District, AFL-CIO, *7t Faurlh Thoirias Paine is now completing sues of 1957 were incorrectly Overseas) signed on. The Warrior Canadian Government. Avanua Braakiyn 32, NY- Tai. HYacbith its last Voyage on its consecutive numbered^ and were actually y-4tM. Bntarao - as sacend class mattar Wacosta (Waterman); Azalea City, The proposed cutback will, have at tha Fast Oittc* In Braaklim, NY, unOor charter. It will lay up upon its re­ Numbers 25' and 129 of XIK.; Fairland and Gateway City (Pan- some effect on foreign shipping, -tw Act ar Aug. 2L 1*12. turn, as present plans stand.. The The LOG regularilir pubUshes AtUritlc) and the Steel Age (Isth- but will result in an increase in Coal Miner Is en a .grain run as it Zfiissries.-.peir-„ : ,. .. US cq^tai , mlaoj were in pcH-t for has been for sever^ months.noqi. Tramps Assail Amcoa! Charters Mates Local 14 Reelects Weinstein Boost For Shipping Seen In US Oil Import Slash fc.- f I SEAFARERS LOG In-Transits Perk Tampa I»•'• LOG Marks 20th Year ..•• 'f-'. �v ' y.-rca^w^i/.rr'-y^Tv .'7 SEAFARERS JtaauTf 8» 1988 LOG • - Page Itre* Await US Budget Verdict On Future Of PHS Hospitals SlU Welfare Services representative Toby Rynn brings Christmas cheer to a group of Seafarers recuperating in Staten Island PHS hospital. Among those waiting to receive their $25 Christmas bonuses and smokes are Leslie Simmons, Hannaford, Gomez, Jose Rayes, John Broad, Stan Swienkowski and Franz Mietke. SIU headquarters will closely scrutinize the President's forthcoming budget message to Congress for the first concrete evidence of the Administration's plans for the Public Health Ser^ce Hospitals. The proposals on the Public Health budget for the coming year will in-| ^ for the ax, but was saved by a vig­ Hall, who is also president of the dicate whether the Bureau AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ orous SIU campaign. In 1954, ef­ of the Budget has ap­ ment, pointed out that the recent forts were made to discontinue all MTD convention took a very strong medical services for seamen, but proved plans to close the stand against any moves to cut these plans were dropped after the Savannah hospital and back on hospital services, a stand late Harry Lundeberg conferred with President Eisenhower on the three others and turn sea­ which wasv subsequently endorsed subject. men over to private facilities at the AFL-CIO convention. The new tactic adopted by the "The MTD position," Hall said, for medical care. Bureau of the Budget pays lip "is that the Government and Con­ The budget agency had sug­ service, in the SIU view, toward gested to the PHS in September gress should not use international providing medical services for sea­ that it "suivey" the possibilities problems as-an excuse to reduce or men since it proposes contracting of closing Savannah, Chicago, eliminate highly essential services, out such services. Experts on medi­ Detroit and Memphis and enter­ of which the hospitals are one. As cal care are agreed that it would ing into contracts with private far as we are concerned, any at­ be practically impossible to pro­ doctors as an "economy" measure. tack on the hospital budget should vide services under a contract The announcement of the .survey be regarded as the signal for an Christmas, 1957, was celebrated in typical SIU style in ports drew immediate fire from the SIU assault on all Federal welfare serv­ basis that Would be equivalent to throughout the nation. Many Seafarers on the beach brought and other maritime unions, with ices. All unions of tlie Maritime those given by the hospitals. The effect would be a serious re­ their families into SIU cafeterias and restaurants for holiday the SIU viewing the move as a Trades Department are united in net duction in such services to seamen. their determination to press for dinners while Welfare Serv--t fiank attack on the whole hospital adequate appropriations for the ices Dep't representatives are not available as yet, it is esti­ system. Now, with the prospect of in­ Public Health Service." visited Seafarers in the hospi­ mated that the Welfare Represen­ The importance of the hospitals tals and helped spread some of the tatives gave out more than $4,000 crease defense spending as the re­ to seamen was pointed up by Pro­ in Christmas bonuses to th^ men sult of the Soviet success in the holiday cheer with Christmas bonuses and gifts of cigars and in the hospitals, plus additional rocketry field, the fate of the hos­ fessor Elmo P. Hohman of North­ gifts of smokes. pitals is linked with that of all oth­ western University in a paper read cigarettes. A $25 Christmas bonus is given er social welfare benefits provided' to the annual meeting of the In­ As has been the custom in the past, SIU halls In the various ports to every Seafarer in the hospital, by the Government. Moves are al­ dustrial Relations Research Assosponsored Christmas dinners for and to those on the disability bene­ ready afoot in Congress to cut siation. Dr. Hohman said in part: "Seafaring has long ranked as the men on the beach, their fami­ fit, to help him purchase gifts for back on these services as "unnec­ lies and friends. Some of the din­ his family and friends. This bonus essary" and devote the funds saved one of the most dangerous occupa­ ners were given in the hall while had been paid to these men every to missile production and a bal­ tions in the world, both in . terms of accident and of disease. Numer­ those halls without facilities pro­ year since the Welfare Blan began anced budget. En-route to Puerto Rico, the SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul ous major causes, ranging from vided meals in hotels and restau­ in 1950. storms and exposure to sudden SlU-manned Claiborne picked up rants. changes of climate and unsanitary some unexpected cargo when a Over 450 Seafarers and their conditions in foreign ports, explain Navy jet plane ditched a half mile families enjoyed their Christmas why the average seaman spends an from the ship east of Great Inagua Day dinner in the headquarters uncommonly large proportion of Island. The incident took place on cafeteria. Mobile reported over 250 hLs working lifetime in hospitals December 16. persons filled the snack bar there and in various stages of convales­ Despite heavy rain and eight to for their, holiday meal. Similar cence. Coupled with the fact that ten-foot swells, a lifeboat gang turnouts • were reported in Balti­ NEW ORLEANS—Substantial increases in benefits paid he is usually away from home from the Claiborne had Lt. Com­ more, New Orleans and other ports. Although the complete figures under provisions of the Health and Welfare Plan of the SIU's when requiring medical attention, mander E. Holmgaard aboard Harbor and Inland Waterways Division went into effect Janu- this high incidence of accident and within 45 minutes. disease obviously demanded spe­ Approved by the^ Commander Holmgaard had run ary 1. consideration. Consequently out of fuel in the storm when he HIWD Welfare Plan Trustees which has been in existence for cial Congress long ago provided at their January 1 meeting, only a year and a half. The plan chain of special Marine Hospitals broke through some overcast and spotted the ship. Captain Donald benefit features are: became effective June 1, 1956. (now incorporated into the Public E. Bolhuis ordered the boat crew ^Elimination of the $50< deduc­ The Increased benefits apply Health Service) . . into the water as the plane ditched. tible provision on hospital benefits. only to cases occurring on or after The 1957 ^udget was the first The pilot got off a flare enabling • Increase in the death benefit January 1, 1958, J. Michael Early, time injseveral years in which the administrator of the plan, said. For hospitals were given a full ap­ the boat crew to spot him, pick from $2,000 to $3,000. . A Brotherhood of Marine Engi­ The increases represented sub­ example, the increased hospitaliza­ propriation without organized op­ him up and transfer him to the neers' delegation headed by BME stantial gains for SIU-HIWD men, tion benefit will not apply to hos­ position from the Bureau of the ship. The Claiborne had difficulty get­ President Ray McKay will attend and signified remarkable progress pital in-patients admitted prior to Budget. Prior to that, they had ting the boat back aboard in the the three-d y convention of the for the SIU-HIWD's Welfare Plan January 1. It will apply in all cases been the target of "economy" rough water but finally made it newly-formed Local 101, Marine where patients were admitted to a drives dating b'. ck to May, 1953. It Engineers Beneficial Association, hospital after midnight, December was then that Savannah was listed after heading for the lee of the island. "All in all it was a most In Cleveland next week. The new 31, 1957. successful operation," the skipper local, which will represent all Similarly, the increased death concluded, "and the crew did out­ MEBA men on the Lakes, is hold­ benefit will be paid only in those standing work in effecting the res­ ing the convention January 6 cases where death occurred on or cue and handling the ship during through 8 to draft an organizing afterjanuary 1, 1958. this critical period. The man most program and get its local machin­ SIU membership meet­ The SIU-HI^ Welfare Plan pleased was Commander Holm­ ery set-up. also provides for payment of a $3 gaard." ings are held regularly The BME's attendance at the meeting is part of the MEBA-BME every two weeks on Wed­ daily hospital benefit to SIU-HIWD meff confined to a USPHS hospital, ALBANY—The New York State agreement to cooperate on organiz­ Registration Of ing projects in line with the even­ nesday nights at 7 PM in, a $200 maternity benefit, and the Labor Depturtment has predicted a following hospital and surgical ben­ all SIU ports. AH Sea­ 100,000 jump in unemployment in­ tual merger of the two organiza­ Aliens Underway surance claims this month over the tions. Also expected to attend the farers. are expected to efits: The annual registration of Up to 31 days' hospital room and 286,000 total registered in Decem­ conyention are representatives of attend; those who wish to aliens is now underway. All board at $10. a day; maximum of ber. To accommodate the increases the SIU Great Lakest District, the aliens must report their ad­ $100 for hospital extras; makimum in claims, the Department is in­ dresses to the Immigration International Brotherhood of Long­ be excused should request shoremen and other affiliates of permission • by telegram of $300 for surgical fees in accord­ creasing its staff by about one-third Service during this month. the Maritime Trades Department. (be sure to include reg­ ance with a published schedule for and adding newjoffice equipment. Blanks are available at post various operations and $4 » day for However, it warned that there will Local 101 was formed through a offices and field offices of the The doctors' calls at the hospital, up to be delays in collecting claims be­ Immigration consolidation of previously-existing istration number). and Naturalization a maximum of 31 days. cause of the big boosts in layoffs Service. separate MEBA groups on the next SIU meetings will be: Hospitol and surgical, benefits in the state. Lakes. It is expected to play an General J. M. Swing, the January 8 apply to dependent wives and unThe department said that unem­ Inyni g r a t i o n Commissioner, active role in organizing in . that mairied children under 19 of SIU- ployment was on the increase, warned that aliens deliberately area when the St, Lawrence. SeaJanuary 22 . way starts functioning, HIWD men and to covered workers throughout the state with little failing to register are subject, to • February 5 7 The Seaway has a potential of themselves wb^ tjhey are hospital­ prospect of immediate improve­ severe penalties including. de. ^5,000 new jobs for-maritime work^ ; f^broqry 19 ized itt insUI^Uii^^ii-ether than^ a ment. Claims in 1.957 wwe alrqafiy ••n' running weR^'aliea^' ' i USPHS hosp|{^>'7 Dinners, Hospital Bonus Mark Sill's Christmas Navy Pilot Rescued By Claiborne 5IU-HIWD Welfare Increases Benefits Lakes Eng'r Meet Draws MTD Unions SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS ; •. • See Delays In Jobless Claims - rf! I| •i I '1 7 '7 ,vl -7 �SEAFAKBRS i-' L0^ JiunuuT Si IfW Herman Cooper And %idford Lay/ Supertanker Readied For SlU Ship Co. The November 8,1957, edition of the SEAFARERS LOG carried an article entitled, "The NMU and Herman Cooper." The article dealt with what thfrLOQ called "a number of striking privileges" Mr. Cooper has been accorded in the NMU. These privileges, the article pointed out. Included freedom to p^icipate in internal union matters and to electioneer on behalf of the NMU president the right to rim a signed to perform extraordinary services vance of a case. He was asked tive, so you would have whatever column m the "NMU Pilot" in connection with the preparation why he did not draw up a resolu­ action was taken covered?" MR. COOPER. "Because the con­ dealing exclusively with seamen's for the convention and the con­ tion for Cross' ouster, since Cross was the subject of charges by duct of the board at that point was lawsuits under the Jones Act, and vention itself . . . BALTIMORE — A new super­ the privilege of having a special "I was asked by a member of Sims; or why he did not draft one in consideration of charges against tanker has been launched here for eolumn devoted to notices his law the board what I would consider for Sims' acquittal. He declared Cross." to be a fair fee ... I mentioned the SENATOR ERVIN. "So you pre­ the SlU-contracted Metro Petro­ that Sims did not ask him to do so. firm wishes to insert in the "Pilot." The LOG also noted that its sum of $24,000. There were com­ Committee members then asked pared a verdict, what was equival­ leum Shipping Company and is him why he^did not proceed with­ ent to a verdict of guilty, and being outfitted for her maiden voy­ prior announcement, in Septem­ ments of pleasure . . ." out Sim's request, as attorney for neglected to .prepare a verdict of age to take place sometime in ber, of its intentions to discuss Mr. t . not guilty? . . .^You drew up a February. "Cooper's activities, brought an im­ THE CHAIRMAN. "What was the entire international union. He was also questioned as to the resolution which was a' resolution mediate communication from Mr. the occasion for the $8,000 in cash The 32,650-ton tanker has been executive board's rapid action in anticipating in advance that the named the Atlantis. It was con­ Cooper, warning of the existence and the $16,000 check?" MR. COOPER. ". . . the prior suspending Sims a few minutes board was going to take action structed under the Maritime Ad­ of libel laws and his intent to hold the SlU accountable for anything hostility to me personally of Mr. after it had reached its conclusions against Sims . . . Why did you hot ministration's trade-out and build draw an alternative one? . . ." that was said of him—to which the Sims became Increasingly appa­ as a hearing board. program, under which American The following are a brief ex­ LOG replied it would not be dis­ rent . . ." MR. COOPER. "I think such a T-2 tankers were transferred for­ "... I told Mr. Cross I v^as most cerpts from this testimony: suaded from discussing subjects of resolution might have been pre­ eign in return for promises to build interest to its readers and would uneasy about what would happen MR. KENNEDY. "You had some pared by Mr. Sims' personal coun­ new ships. . . . particularly with respect to draw from the record for its maleofficial capacity in the hearing that sel, for all I know . . ." • The Atlantis is 630 feet long and Curtis Sims . . ." rial. was held ..." SENATOR ERVIN. "You were 90. feet in the beam. It rates at The National Maritime Union, as "... I said to Cross that I would MR. COOPER. "As general the counsel employed by the union 15,000 shaft horsepower and has a appreciate receiving my part of the LOG pointed out, is one of counsel to the union ... I acted draw up the resolutions showing 16-knot cruising spded. It was built several unions Mr. Cooper re­ the fee at that point in $8,000 in as legal adviser to the hearing to the action of the executive board, at the Sparrows Point yards of the cash and that the balance could be presents. He also represented un­ board." rather than Mr. Sims personal Bethlehem Steel Corp. til recently the Bakery and Con­ sent to me counsel, were you not?" MR. KENNEDY. . . ."I asked ". . . When I returned to my of­ fectionery Workers International you yesterday .... whether you MR. COOPER "I am, sir." Union, just expelled from the AFL- fice". . . I reported to my ... of­ had anything to do with drawing SENATOR ERVIN. "And you CIO, and a number of that union's fice manager that I had $8,000 in up these charges against Sims." cash ... I gave her the $8,000 in went to a meeting at which a deci­ local affiliates. MR. COOPER. "Yes, I did." sion was to be made and which For months, up until its ex­ an envelop^ which she put in the MR. KENNEDY. "You drew decision could have been made pulsion and the chartering of a new office safe . . ." them up?" either one way or the other. You AFL-CIO bakery union, the inter­ 4. 4. 4 MR. COOPER. "I at the request prepared the resolution to take MR. KENNEDY. "When did you national had been torn with strife. SAN FRANCISCO—A new riK of President Cross . . . and as law care of the situation if the action A clean-up faction headed by Cur­ deposit the $8,000?" tis Sims,_then secretary-treasurer, MR. COOPER. "I deposited officer for the international v/as adverse to Sims, but no reso­ tary shipping board has been in­ lution to be used in case action stalled in the Sailors Union of the raised a number of serious charges the $8,000 about two weeks ago." union . . ." MR. KENNEDY. "So you drew was favorable to Sims. Is that not against James Cross, union presi­ MR. KENNEDY. "After we con­ Pacific headquarters hall-here in up the charges or the resolutions correct?" dent. The charges dealt with tacted you?" San Francisco. The board, similar of Mr. Cross against Mr. Sims . Cross' handluig of union funds for MR. COOPER. "Yes . . MR. COOPER. "That is cor­ to the ones used in.several hMls prior to the time that the execupersonal purposes, his acceptance rect, sir." 4" 4« by the A&G District, is part of an ive board had reached its deci­ of loans from major employers MR. KENNEDY. SENATOR ERVIN. "To my mind extensive improvement program "The $16,000 sion ..." dining contract negotiations, his and $8,000 in cash, why didn't you it is sort of similar to the Lidford taking place in the SUP headquar-' 4" 4" ^ withdrawal of strike authoriza­ take this money and deposit it in Law. T oft have heard of Lidford ters building. MR. KENNEDY/ "You recognize Law'....'ltion from local unions with whom your bank account? Why did you The board is made of green and, these same employers dealt and wait until after this committee that you were wbrking for the in­ MR. COOPER. "I am unfamiliar white Incite which is lighted from ternational union and not just for similar matters. This activity started to investigate?" with that, "sir." the rear. The ships' names, com-, lead to detailed questioning of Did you give any of this cash to Mr. Cross?" SENATOR ERVIN. "Listen and pany, type of vessel and the run it" MR. COOPER. "I was working Cross by the McCellan Committee. anybody in San Francisco?" you can hear about it." is on are ilsted on the left side of For bringing up these charges, MR. COOPER. "I did not. for the international union . . ." MR. COOPER. "I wiU be happy the board. Sims was suspended from the m- Categorically t -4^ 4 not." to learn," temational on the Initiative of The Jobs are listed under the THE CHAIRMAN. "Did you draw SENATOR ERVIN. "You may various 4^ 4i 4i Cross. It was brought out that Mr. At the conclusion ratings. Each section also one up against Cross in advance?" of that day's not have heard of it, but you seem Cooper drafted the guilty verdict .testimony, the investigators MR. COOPER. "I was not asked to be familiar with it. 'I oft have has a space reserved for any re­ turned against Sims even before charges to the question of the pre-judg­ to by Mr. Sims ..." that may be necessary con­ heard of Lidford Law, how in the marks brought against Sims by Cross had ment of Sims. The following dia­ cerning the particular job. t ;t .4' morn they hang and draw, and sit been heard by the appropriate un­ logue took place: A big SUP emblem in the shape SENATOR ERVIN . . ."Did you in judgment after'." ion hearing board. oi a ship's helm and bearing the draw up an alternative one in Mr. MR.. KENNEDY. "Did yon cause . . In other words you drew Mr, Cooper was also involved in to draw or did yon draw np the Sims' favor?" a resolution in advance of .the legend, "Brothexhood of the Sea," the successful defense of Cross resolution MR. COOPER. "It was not sug­ meeting to sustain the charges pre­ is attached to wall directly above against Mr. Sims?" before a ^and jury on charges MR. COOPER. "If Lmay respeet- gested to me and I did not do so. ferred by Cross against Sims be­ the board. that Cross had assaulted members fnliy There wouM have been no occa­ fore the Executive board had had discuss the " It is. expected that similar of the Sims group. sion." boards will l>e constructed in all MR. KENNEDY. "If It is going to an opporitunity to pass on. those The evidence against Cross was SENATOR ERVIN. "Did you » SUP branches on the We^ Coast. deemed sufficient by the AFL-CIO be ar long answer, we will resume Miow*^ in advance of the meeting charges." j • MR. COOPER. "Not at all, sir. One major advantage of the-board Ethical Practices Committee to it tomorrow, MR. COOPER. "Whatever you what action the committee was go­ The suspension re'bolution which 1 is that it gives the sailors a com­ Justify the ouster of Cross. When prefer to do ... I am a little re­ ing to take?" drew related to the . charges not plete listing of the available jobs at ' the bakers international refused to luctant MR.-COOPER. "No, I did not." yet heard." a glance. It is well lighted for easy to go into what I have done actrthe union was voted out at the in terms SENATOR ERVIN. "Why did reading, and is already in great of my relationship vdth a SENATOR ERVIN. "That is last AFL-CIO convention by an you not draw them in the alternafavor with the membership. (Continued on page 15) client, whether I drew up the reso­ overwhelming majority and a new union chartered. The vote fol­ lution or did not." MR. KENNEDY. "This resolu­ lowed a recital of a lengthy list of tion is of some interest to us since Cross' misdeeds by AFL-CIO Presi­ it was drawn two days before Sims' dent George Meany. charges were heard ... If yon Mr. Cooper's questioning by the were a part then it gets to McClellan Committee dealt with be a quesdonofofthat whether you were two distinct matters involving the representing the union or repre­ Bakers and Confectioners interna­ sent Mr. Cross and being paid by tional Union. One was the man­ the union. I think it gets into your lier in which Mr. Cooper had integrity, and I think you would drafted the guilty verdict against want to answer it." Sims before Sims had been tried. MR. COOPER. "I am prepared The second was the disposition of to match my integrity to anyone." f24,00fl[ in fees, which arose out of MR. KENNEDY. "Why not an­ Mr. Cooper's defense of Cross be­ swer the question?" fore a grand jury on assault COOPER. "That may not be charges. Mr. Cooper was ques­ theMR. only way to match integrity, tioned the first day on the fund Mr. Kennedy. There are other Issue. ways." Extracts from the committee rec4" 4>,., 4" «rd follow:' The witness then was excused THE CHAIRMAN. "Let us start until the following day. When tes­ witji the whole •$24;000. What was timony was resumed the next day the committee went into the mat­ that for"/" MR. COOPER. _ ". . . there was ter of Mr. Co9per's role in draft­ ,®n introductory statement by ing resolutions calling 'for the Pi'bsldent Cross in which he indi­ ouster of Sims before Sims had cated there had been legal ex- been tried.; Mr. Cooper explained New dispatph .boqrcl at SUP headquarters is now jn.operation, ftpti^d As..fnpds his action as anticipatory, in line incurred by h; getting papers ready in adA&G headqijcvlpri,,^ It it remodelMg bpordtibh iftSan SUP Has New Shipping Board �IT-: I JantiaiT t. MM r. SEAFAKEKS LABOR ROUND-UP In an effort to brinir ita meetlnra to the membership, the United Steelworkers of America is present­ ing monthly television programs of the various activities of the union. The programs, which started on November 10, will be shown In 23 steel centers, including most of the largest cities in the country. The programs will also enable the general public "to look over our shoulder and see how a big, influencial union operates," Steelworker president David McDonald said. 1(, ^ The AFL-CIO convention has termed a strike by members of the Electrical, Radio & Machine Work­ ers against Sunbeam Corp. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as "wholly Justified." The workers are seeking union recognition and collective bargaining rights. The resolution pointed out that the growing plocation movement among big com­ panies from the mainland to the islands is a threat to American .union standards. In Puerto Rico, wages "average fractionally over (1 an hour comparrd to plant aver­ ages of $2.80 an hour and assembly line rates of $3 an hour in Chi­ cago." The company's attitude Is taken in view of the many tax ex­ emptions and salary subsidies granted the company by the island's government. 4^ All The Brewery Workers Union, Local Nine, has become the first local union in the country to get five-week vacations for its mem­ bers. Members of the local ratified the agreement which provides for the five-week vacation after 20 years of service, with the Froedtert MaU Co., Kurth Malting Co. and the Kurth Zinn Malting Co. Wages for production workers were in­ creased from 10 to 18 cents an hour according to the shift the employee works, and more paid holidays added. Minimum salaries under the new contract will be $3 an hour for powerhouse workers, $2.90 for maintenance workers and $2.77A^ for production workers, retroactive to November 1. — ,i> 4 4 A major organizing victory was won by the United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union when the employees at the new market pulp mill of the Gulf State Paper Corp., in Demopolis, Alabama, voted in favor of representation by the newly-merged union. This plant Is considered to be the most highly mechanized pulp operation in the South. The victory was of special importance, said UPP Vice-Presi­ dent Mark Fisher, because it indi­ cates "pulp and paper workers in the South are aware of the superior bargaining benefits to be derived from affiliation with the union that has done something about labor unity in the industry." 4 4 4 Six-hundred striking employees of the "St Paul Dispatch" an^ the "Pioneer-Press" said they were preparing for a long siege and would publish their own daily tab­ loid newspapei:. The strike started last week over a failure to reach an agreement on wages and other ben­ efits in the contract between the papers and the Mailers Union. The stivers were Joined by the mem­ bers of the Typogi'aphical Union and the Newspaper GuUd. The strike paper will be published by the St. Paul unit of the Twin-Cities Guild and will come out every day except Monday. LOG Transfers^ Shipping Aid High On Congress' List WASHINGTON—The opening of a new Congress session usually stimulates a rash of speculation, investigation and proposed legislation on the US merchant marine. This year is no exception, with the hottest subject on the griddle being the whole question of the mer­ chant marine's role in theJ^ Sputnick age. plus a number of specific proposals subsidized shipping companies, Both the Senate Foreign to assist US shipping. Some of possibly in the form of tax defer­ Commerce Committee and the these proposals are holdovers from ments on new ship construction, House Merchant Marine Commit­ the last session where they Vere as well as the long-discussed pro­ tee have this item on the agenda. never acted upon. These include gram of aid to tramp shipping Senator Warren Magnuson's bills which, as before, has dubious pros­ to impose strict limits on ship pects in the eyes of Washington transfers, and to give full approval observers. to maritime hiring halls. Both of The biggiest issue, of course, is these bills have the full support of the hotly debated one—are ships the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ really necessary as a defense item time Trades Department. in the hydrogen missile and space Magnuson, who is chairman of ship age. The question is being The Maritime Administration the Foreign Commerce Committee, studied by top-level Government commissions, and the Office of De­ will accept bids for the scrapping has announced that these measures fense Mobilization, for one, has re­ and other important items wili be of 11 old and damaged Libefty- on his committee's agenda, includ­ ported it favors the idea of a mer­ type vessels now in the Govern­ ing widening'Of the Panama Canal chant marine as essential for de­ ment's reserve fleets. The bids and an investigation of the impact fense purposes. Possible revision of the 1948 must be filed with the MA and the of the Military Sea Transportation Safety of Life at Sea convention Service on private shipping opera­ US Department of Commerce on tions. will come up before the House January 14, 1958. Merchant Marine Committee as a Another matter due for consid­ The ships are among 100 Lib­ eration is Government aid to non- result of the Andrea Doria sinking of 1956. erty* which will go to the scrap Another big item, in light of the pile as part of the Government's heavy run of foreign transfers in merchant marine replacement pro­ recent years, is a proposal to give gram. Under this program, new and the US greater authority over for­ faster ships are to go into active eign (that is, runaway) shipping. service with the current vessels to The fact that such proposals are be used as trade-ins. being brought up, in the view of Bids for the vessels may be made SIU headquarters, confirms charges by American citizens only. They that the US has no genuine con­ will be accepted on the condition trol over the runaways, despite that the ships, including their hulls, claims to the contrary in Wash­ engines, machinery and machinery ington. spares and all major items of Many of these Items are old fam­ equipment, will be completely iliar tunes as far as the merchant scrapped, dismantled or destroyed marine is concerned, but they have within the continental limits of been given new urgency this year the United States within 18 montjbs in light of the general reexamina­ after delivery. tion of the US defense and foreign affairs program. The SfU and other maritime unions are also vitally interested in the fate of the US PubBc Health "Service hospitals which are surei to come under attack again this year as the Administration looks around for places to do a bit of budget cutting in return for in­ creased spending on sputnick-age defense items. Scrap Liberty Bidding Opens ^1 It's An SIU Xmas In New Orleans Earnings Up In Domesfic Ship Trade WASHINGTON — Contradictory reports of the status of the domes­ tic trades have been made by the Celebrating the day at dinner in SIU hall (left) were Seafarer and Mrs. Theodore "Beau" James, with youngsters Ronald, Alden and Lynne. In center. Seafarers John Doyle, Clyde "Whitey" Lanierund their wives,-with SIU port agent Lindsey Williams and Emil Herek. At right,, Interstate Commerce Commission and the Maritime Administration. jSeafarer H. C. "Red" Muilins, a delegate in the Phillips Petroleum fleet, and his wife and daughter. Group below included Seafarer and An ICC report on the profits of Mrs. Dominie Feraci and son Jimmyi Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony S. Conti, Winnie Feraci, Richard Bergeron and Bonnie FeracL companies in this business for the period July through September, 1957, shows most companies in the coastwise and intercoastal serv­ ice picking up business over the year before. However, a survey by the Maritime Administration of In­ tercoastal shippers has found that there was a sharp drop-off in lum­ ber and steel cargoes, two of the mainstays of this service. The ICC report showed five of six coastwise companies registering gains in freight revenue. Included on the plus side were Pan-Atlantic and Seatrain. In the intercoastal trade seven companies showed gains with Calmar racking up a healthy 42.6 percent over the pre­ vious year and Pan-Atlantic also on the upside. American President Lines and Isbrandtsen were the Seafarers who volunteered ps cooks and waiters for the dinner losers. aeft) Included a to r) Patrick Oh>, Martino De Salvo, M. R. "SootPacifio Coast coastwise service, tie" Klbg, Stafford Hembree, H. Greeo, A. McDlarmld, T. "Beau" consisting mostly of barge lines^ jam(», patrolman Ray Vaughan, I. Ilenos, dispatcher Herman Trcx- showed mostly decreases except for elair, Ed. Taylor, H. Heisch and A. Veroher. The dinner menu is the Coastwise Line and the Cana-" POlrtBd. ; diata PkClfic' ' ComjlRny. i , • . i 1I �Janawry S. IfSI SEAFARERS XOC Ya«e 45is ^Don't Regulate My Funds', Boss Cries " Just as on the national level employer groups are fighting I legal controls, over management-operated we^are fimds, re­ presentatives of insurance companies and management are lutting up the same kind of j - pu , . beef against proposed state to pass a bill for control of aR j welfare and pension funds were legislation. The New York State Banking blocked by employer interests. The and Insurance Departments held two state departments intend to | public hearings on proposals to sponsor such legislation this year.] bring welfare and pension funds In addition, the State Insurance operated exclusively by manage­ Department announced that it will ment, or by unions exclusively, un­ expect all insurance companies to der state supervision. conform to a new code of ethics in j At present joint union-manage­ dealing with group insurance. ment funds, such as that operated The code is aimed principaUy at I by the SIU Welfare Plan, are re­ excessive commissions as well as quired to post financial reports payments to individuals for arrang- | with the state. Management-oper­ ing groiip insurance contracts with ated funds, comprising the bulk of insurance companies. The code sets up a scale of max- j auch enterprises, are exempt. When the public hearings were imum commissions which would held, banks, Insurance companies drop percentage - wise as the I and industry spokesmen were near- amount of the premium went up. unanimous In opposing any regis^ation and financial reporting on their part, claiming thfit all their funds are administered "legiti­ mately" and do not need to report to the state. The state agencies have pointed out that joint union-management funds total 960 with total assets of $200 million. By comparison the total assets of all funds are $9,700,000,000, showing that funds in which unions are involved are a WASmNGTON—AFL-CIO Pres- | very small proportion of the over­ ident George Meany has charged all total. the Commerce Department with I In 1956, and again in 1957, efforts creating "a false impression of cor­ porate profits" to the tune of $3-$4 billion. Meany said that corporate profit figures published by the depart­ ment were way understated by fail- | ing to take into account revised procedures for fast tax writeoffs by manufacturers. The department continued to stand by its figure, BOSTON^—Shipping snapped out however. of its slump in this area as seven Fast tax writeoffs and deprecia- | vessels, four of them paying off and signing on, hit the port during tion allowances have been a storm center for some thne as an un-| the period. warranted Government subsidy for One vessel, the Northwestern big business. The fast tax witeoffs Victory (Victory Carriers), took on were first permitted at the start of | 22 men alone. As she did not call the Korean War to help get de­ for the men until the Saturday she fense production rolling again and paid off, there was some difficulty had been continued as an aid for in finding enough class "A" and aU new plant construction. New I "B" men to man her. ship construction benefits in the The other three vessels paying same" manner. off and signing on during the last The current rise in unemploy- j two weeks were the-Pan Oceanic ment and layoffs throughout the| Transporter (Penn. Nav.); feents Fort and the Government Camp country at a time when corporate prices continue going up already I (Cities Service). The Steel Worker (Isthmian), has (government economic plan­ Robin Good^ellow (Robin) and the ners on the run. The false profit picture charged by Meany would | Cantigny (Cities Service) caUed serve to show a wider gap than into the area for servicing. ever between profits and Jobs. There were a few minor repair and painting beefs on. the Govern­ ment Camp, but they were straight­ ened out by the patrolman. Big Go's Make More Than US Admits: Meany X f 11 w • hfe' If: i: 1-V-" E- r:. Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the pimser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The Inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re. quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay . off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age.' Lk. Charles Has 'Boom' LAKE CHARLES—Shipping was | booming for the last two weeks in this port as many of the brothers got off their ships to enjoy the holidays with their familief' at home. There was a shortage of "A" and "B' cards here In the port so some of the Jobs were filled by Houston while others were taken by "C" cards. Calling into this area during the past period were the Fort Hoskins, Council Grove, Bents Fort, Chi-1 wawa. Royal Oak, Winter HiU, Cantigny, Bradford Island and{ the CS Baltimore (Cities Service); the Val Chem (Heron); Petro Chem I (Valentine) and the Del Santos! (Mississippi). This spurt of activity, said Leroy ] Clarke, port agent, will be short Uved since the holidays are over and most of the men who got off will be back in 'the hall looking for J: fill ^ J ^ I » 1 ' iiiiiiillllp 'I 1« I fSS!isS;S;SfS®^^ iiiiliiil Seven Vessels Pep Up Boston \\ ' J iii k . 'Mm Tidy 'Em Good housekeeping Is on Invaluable safety asset all^ over the ship, and the storerooms are no exception/ Cases left on the deck, boxes stacked awry on th# shelves con breed ln{uries, especially when the motion of the ship is token into account. Just trying to get at ^mething on the shelves con lead to mqshed fingers and painful bruises if coses are In disorder. Stock them neatly and stock them securely. It's |ust OS easy to do it the right way, and it's a lot safer. IS a J �ruunr S. itM v SEAFARERS YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seilarer's Glide Ti. Better Baytii^ By Sidney Margoliug Inflation's Not Dead Yet Your family should prepare for higher living costs again In 1958. The Inflation of 1956-7 barely had leveled off this vi^inter when a new Inflation started boiling up, largely the result of a sudden Jump in wholesale food prices. Last January this department had estimated living costs would rise 2-2Vi percent in 1957 before prices leveled oft in the fall. The actual rise turned out to be 2.4 percent. This year's boost in living expenses is likely a be smaller, in the neighborhood of Y4 percent, before prices level off ogain next fall. But before that leveling-off is reached, you will be pa.'ing a new all-time record bill in the late summer or early fall of 1958. Significantly, the rise in unemployment .has marched almost side by side with the rise in prices, in fact, has moved a little faster. By last October industrial employment had fallen four percent from the high of December ,'56. This will be a year to make every dollar you spend bring home as much as possible in goods, both to protect your own family's living standard, and help fight encroaching unemployment. The recent price rises have been largely a manufacturers' and processors' inflation. Prices of basic raw materials actually have fallen and by fall had dropped to the lowest point in 7V4 years. The big problem this year will be food costs. Within recent weeks, the Dun & Bradstreet wholesale-food index Jumped flve percent to reach the highest level in two and a half years. IN FOOD, this will be M year to use more pork and poultry, less beef and veal. You'll eat chicken more often on weekdays, principaUy broil­ ers which will be in heavy supply, but fewer beef roasts and steaks. Beef will be scarcer this year. Some cuts already are flying dollar-apound price tags. Eggs will be expensive this winter too. In buying pork, the New York Extension Marketing Service points out that the proportion of lean in different cuts varies considerably. Here is a table the market service prepared ahowing actual costs per pound of lean at typical recent prices: Lean Price Lean Cut Meat Lb. Cost Blade steak 84% $ .45 I fl4 Boston butt 84 .49 .58 Picnic 61 .39 .64 Spareribs ...••••«••••*59 .53 .90 Ham (butt) 63 .57 .90 Loin roast ............67 .63 .94 - ' Center chops 67 .79 1.18 Lamb is cheapest in winter. Here too consider the cost of the lean. Leg of lamb is most lean' followed by shoulder chops, loin chops and breast. But because of the wide difference in retail prices of these cuts, breast of lamb is generally cheapest for the amount of lean, fol­ low^ by leg, shoulder chops and loin chops. Citrus and other fresh fruits are relatively cheap this winter. Frozen fruits, berries and Juices will offer consumers better values because of heavy supplies. Higher Payments IN CARS, for the first time, new car buyers Will have to meet higher mont|ily payments. The price hike on 1958 models averages 4 percent. Up to now, the annual boost In car prices since 1947 had been made painless by a stretching out of pay­ ments from 24 months to 36. One trade expert reports that a car buyer who paid $700 down on a $2,000 car in 1947 and owed a bal­ ance of $1,300, was able to pay off at $54 a month for 24 months plus finance and insurance charges. By '57, the price had risen to $2,800, but with 36 months to pay a bal­ ance of about $1,900, the pay­ ments were only about $53 a month plus finance charges. But . now, the price has gone to $2,900, t and the payments will be about ^ $61 plus charges. At the same time the finance charge has Jumped both because of the higher car price and the longer" terms. The finance charge, exclusive of insurance, on the typi­ cal 1947 balance repaid in two years was $156, but the 1958 balance repaid in 36 months requires a^ fee of $360 or more. Finance companies report used cars are priced the lowest in two years. The dealers are taking the beating for the latest new car price Jump. IN HOUSES, financing wiii still be a problem in 1958. The slightly easier money market has dampened lenders' hopes that mortgage rates would go to seven percent in 1958. They insist they won't be cut from the present level of 5% to six percent. The rise in mortgage interest has been one of the worst Jolts. A fam­ ily that got a $10,000 mortgage at four percent five years ago, paid back $52.79 a month, exclusive of taxes, on a 25-year loan, for a total of $15,837. A family that undertakes the same mortgage at 6 percent in 1958, will pay $64.44 a month for a total of $19,332 in - principal and Interest. Rents and prices of houses will be firm to higher in 1958 as building starts in 1958 remain imder the mililon-a-year mark. CLOTHING will cost a little more in 1958. Some shoe manufactur­ ers have raised prices for spring. Save by shopping the January shoe sales and clothing clearances to fill in family needs. This is the month men's coats are cleared at sharply reduced prices. Women's OrlonDynel coa s have been cut again and will be at their lowest in: prices hi LOG Paff« SevMi UK Ship,Transfer Ban Stalled By US Position, British Imply . LONDON—A proposed curb on the transfer of British ships to runaway flags is appar­ ently stalemated by US inaction on this issue. ^ The British government has rejected the suggestion of a Labor Party member that it take the lead in banning transon vessels of the bona fide marl- have the worst safety performance fers to flags of convenience. time nations to protect their ships, records siirce the ships are under­ A Ministry of Transport of­ crews and cargoes. For this reason, manned, often by inexperienced ficial told Hector Hughes, the runaway ships generally are far crews, and are seldom subject to Labor member, that "a unilateral less costly to operate. They also safety inspections. ban by the United Kingdom would have little or no effect unless agreement could be reached with the other major maritime countries to follow our lead." He added A good ship's delegate is easily accommodating brothers on tho pointedly: "I see little prospect of securing such agreement." recognized by the manner in which vessel, Homen said. He was always he keeps the ship willing to fix fuses, plugs, lights The Transport Ministry state­ in top shape. The and fans at any hour, and in addi­ ment was an obvious reference to crew of the Del tion to which, "he makes one swell the US, which has the largest pool Oro wish to ex­ shipmate." Hugart has been per­ of surplus ships in the world and forming miracles press their ap­ has shown little reluctance to curb preciation of the with Just a few their sale despite the effect on the bucks in keeping time and effort remaining US merchant fleet. a well stocked li­ put into that po­ Proposals for restrictions on trans­ brary on board at sition by D. A. fers have been stalemated in Con­ all times. "This Ramsey. The re­ gress for several sessions. ^ has been one of port from the Ramsey ship was very the best kept li­ A bill introduced by Sen. War­ braries ever seen ren G. Magnuson last year to concise, "The ship is coming in for on this vessel." impose strict limits on US trans­ payoff very clean. There were no Besides the ef­ fers never got beyond the com­ beefs, no logs and no disputed Hugart forts of G a t e s mittee hearing stage, although a overtime." This has been the r^ new effort is expected to try imd port throughout the entire trip, and Hugart, mention must be given to the cartoons drawn by Moose, bring the measure out this session; they said. the 12-8 AB watch. Besides there ^ $ i. The hili got the endorsement of were always plenty of tall stories Secretary of Labor James Mitchell, It was just one big family on but conflicting Defense Depart­ the Omar E. Chapman according to from the fishermen aboard, who, while keeping us supplied with ment statements^ on the transfer John Horn e n, some 900 pounds of fish. Just never program as a part of US merchant ship's delegate. seemed able to bring in that "big marine policy kept it bottled up. Everything ran one." The British statement indicated smoothly with that a UK ban on transfers would both the old man be ineffective since owners of and the chief runaway fleets could still obtain engineer well tonnage elsewhere, in'cfuding the pleased with the US. It pointed but that the ban trip. There wffre would thus work to the disad­ no beefs to re­ vantage of British shipowners who port and all of Homen wanted to get rid of second-hand the repair- lists tonnage. have been completed. Special men­ Ships under the registries of tion must go to Jack Gates, deck Panama, Liberia, Honduras and engineer, and Chester Hugart, TANGIER—A binge in Oran, Costa Rica enjoy virtually un­ ship's treasurer for the fine Job limited freedom from taxation, they have been doing to keep northern Algeria, turned into a safety and manning standards and peace and harmony among the men. five-month hitch in the French other regulatory devices imposed Gates has been one of the most Foreign Legion and ended in a fantastic 500-mile escape hike across the North African desert, according to a story told by two merchant seamen. The two men. Van Lester Hollis of Oklahoma City and Raymond Rouse of Philadelphia, told the American counsel in Tangier that they got a skinful while their Swedish vessel was in Oran. NEW YORK—The membership has again given a vote of The nextcargo morning, they claimed, thanks for a job well done to the gang on the Robin Line they found themselves in the For­ ships. The SIU has already won six of the seven Robin IJne eign Legion and on their way to Sidi Bel Abbes, the legion training ship elections. The remaining-* — one, on the Robin Hood, is ex­ transit during the past period. center. pected to be held by January There were also four ships going The legion was not a picnic ac­ 9th. into temporary lay-up during the cording to Hollis. The training was Shipping held up very well for period. They were the Kathryn "tougher than our marines," the "A" seniority men during the past and Edith (BuU), Armonk (NJ Ind.) World War H veteran said. With two weeks. Some of the Jobs hung and the Lawrence Victory (Missis­ rifles and 50 pound packs they were marched miles in the broiling on the board for two or three calls sippi). African sun to "toughen them up." before finding takers. The vessels paying off were the There were 24 vessels paying off, Steel Apprentice, Steel Worker, The pair decided to take up the one signed on and IF^were in Steel Maker, Steel Chemist (Isth­ offer of Algerian nationalists who said they would aid recruits to get mian); Elizabeth, Kathryn, Edith out of the country. With 20 other (Bull); Seatrain's Louisiana, Savan­ legioneers, their story goes, they Use Only One nah and New York; Bradford Is­ walked out of the fort and into land, Fort Hoskins, CS Baltimore Saida where the nationalists sup­ Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ (Cities Service); Maxton (Pan-At­ plied them with civilian clothes ing slow payment of monies due lantic); Morning Light, Fairlahd and food. They started their trek from various operators.in back (Waterman); Alcoa Puritan, Roam- at night, they said, in order to wages and disputed overtime er, Pegasus (Alcoa); Robin Trent, avoid the intense heat and the Riff should first check whether they Robin Locksley, Robin Goodfellow Arabs who are friendly to the have a protker mailing address (Robin); Coe Victory (Victory Car­ French. After a month's wandering they on file with the company. SIU riers); Ocean Deborah (Ocean . headquarters officials point out Transport). The Robin Locksley reached Tetuan, where they tele­ that reports received from sev­ (Robin) was the vessel signing on. phoned the American consulate, at The in-transit ships were the Tangier. They said the consul re­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address Almena, Gateway City, Chickasaw. ported the incident to Washington' while a beef on the same score Arizpa (Pan-Atlantic); Azalea City, and would arrange passage home. • Newspaper accounts failed to lis sent from another, thus cre­ Wild Ranger, Morning Light (Wat­ ating much difficulty in keeping erman); Losmar, Pennmar (Cal­ mention what kind of hard stuff mer); Wang Ranger (Denton) and they sell in Oran that was respon­ accounts straight.. fi*. the Michael (Carrrfs); ' " ' sible for all this. ii-J-i'".'I One Drink In Gran, 5 Months In The Legion? SlU Votes 'Well-Done' For Robin Line Crews • V?>1 ' 'S - I •' 1 »'•' i 1 ••.P. Ml •^1 A �• • •_ VY • .rT".-.f-r^*-T",; thff« Etgkt SEAFARERS • LOG Jamunr S. 195t H.: ^ ' -I- '^•r, 'ii^; •-;'. . - • m ; r- ''' ,-F' • \ "• ^ • V-'> A • "y ,.-A ' :-j . --.i^ • /- -••• »"•• "r •V-. '-., ' •• •' •',*. • u'n • ^ i. . • ' '••" •' -• ' V- --: •:••••; -o-v,. .--;• ..'-4- ?••'•..' • • • • :L'"- 'Z• ' S"*. Ifei' • O I^N-- NE OF SEVERAL HiWD-eontracted deep sea and harbor tug operations, the G&H tow­ ing fleet rates as the biggest com­ pany In the Gulf. It has exclusive harbor towing rights in several Texas ports including the HouistonGalveston area, operates a deepsea towing service and has a big stake in tidelands oil marine serv­ ices. Members of the SlU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division man the 26-boat fleet in all ratings un­ der the top contract in the Texas area. Pictured here are a few aspects of the G&H operation and some of the HIWD crewmembers who man the tugs. 6'f- --. -Fv in •f-,: SA.. 1^": |i^^- &i--'y' '(•-.f!/^r': vy'' Tug Grampus is shown helping toW tidelands ofl drilling platform. G&HTOWING § •: i^'-. iV; SIU-HIIVD in the Oulf/• 11- h \&r' Juno bj Ed Va Mmt-yy: n y, '• ..•-'A.*" >.• VlC-". - • '•" 'i \ li - Sifr^ ' l:f}Sf ,...yy:r':'sy IMly Shifting ship in Galveston harbor, G&H tug Laura Haden puts her snout against vessel to push her out Into stream. , •?• -A \ ^ .-!=.,.5srfAi,'.' . ,ji , • • •• • Tugs Messenger (left)' and Juno are shown heading into G&H's terminal. Sllf Assistant Sec'y-Treas. Bob Mattheivs discusses beef with "Sonny Cocek, mate (1), Capt. Russell Bryant (r) of Mastersoa .;^ ynyMZi " la �V • .1. •si \ 'ri ^1 r f- I r , c gang Is (I to r) A. Reed, R. EUiott, B. R. WlHlams. enthuysen, • / Masterson crewmembers are (1 to r) E. T. Squires, Peter Ryan, John McCain, Captain J. B, Niday poses In wheelhouse of tug Marathon in Houston harbor. m SrSS? # cobk, tate . (1) and RT. tftosdrij^fefe df the'Marathon. . �Pur* Tea SEA FA RE Its jKmrnrr », IIM fOC Sill Drive In Baltimore Spreads, Await New Vote BALTIMORE—Organizing is still going on in high gear in the unorganized harbor operations here. One petition has been filed with the Labor Board and is awaiting official rul­ ing, and efforts are continuing in two other companies in the bray (Robin); Pennmar (Calmar) and the. Morning Light (Water­ harbor. man). December 11 Through December 24 Registered Eng. St«w. Bns. Staw. Tetal Total Total B B A B A B Rag. Boston 12 2 5 *8 7 2 25 11 36 New York 88 21 75 62 14 225 7 42 267 Philadelphia 16 11 2 2 4 1 31 5 36 "Nearly every man in the mari­ Baltimore ^. 80 21 24 36 45 17 171 62 233 time industry in this port carries Norfolk 6 6 6 5 10 3 21 15 36 seaman's papers in his pocket," Savannah 25 20 8 4 4 3 53 11 64 reports Earl Sheppard, port agent. Tampa 18 6 10 2 4 1 34 7 41 Since they are unorganized, they Mobile 24 5 29 5 22 3 75 13 88 represent a threat to the security New Orleans 63 39 8 39 17 9 141 34 175 of every union member, not only Lake Charles' 23 IS 9 12 5 11 43 32 75 Houston 22 13 in times of strikes, but in helping 16 12 11 4 46 32 78 Wilmington .^ 23 15 6 24 20 10 58 40 to keep wages and conditions at a 98 San Francisco 23 15 10 15 7 8 S3 25 78 low level." One bull in a pasture may be Seattle 7 13 7 12 10 14 30 33 63 Shipping for the port was fair more than enough to handle, but eng., Eng. OOCk Staw. Btaw. Total Total Total B A B B A BBag. during the past period. Home­ think of the problems of the gang Total 440 3*4 252 128 141 93 1006 362 13M town boys taking to the beach for aboard the Golden Bear with 146 the Christmas and New Year's of them aboard. The SIU Jacific Shipped holidays account for the large District-contracted ship is carrying Port Dock Deck Eng. Staw. stew. stew. Tetal Tetal Tetal Tet)4 A B C a A A c ShiB. number of men on the registration a cargo of prize Santa Gertrudis Boston 13 5 1 6 5 0 A 1 10 20 10 < 40 list. All hands on the beach had stock, including 135 heifers, to the New York 61 18 6 45 19 16 214 10 5 45 5 151 47 a fine time at the annual Christ­ Philippines from Texas. (What do Philadelphia 13 2 2 8 0 1 0 0 12 33 2 38 3 mas party. .7. 44 27 9 19 20 3 11 .4 18 82 57 16 155 those 11 extra bulls do to pass the Baltimore Norfolk 8 4 1 3 7 4 15 2 2 2 13 There were fiftMn ships paying time of day?) 33 5 3 0 0 0 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 2 10 off during the period. They were The Santa Gertrudis cattle are Savannah 9 3 0 ^6 4 2 0 2 21 8 11 34 2 the Emilia (twice), Jean (Bull); well-known for their durability Tampa 21 6. 0 3 10 9 6 13 1 18 44 69 7 Venore, Baltore, Oremar, Marore, under temperature extremes and Mobile New Orleans 36 16 0 25 8 2 31 9 5 92 33 7 132 Cubore, Chilore, Feltore (Ore); their ability to forage on scanty Lake Charles 17 12 0 10 8 •2 1 14 34 6 28 8 70 Chickasaw (Pan-Atlantic); Losmar pasture. Houston 30 24 0 30 0 20 22 0 14 72 68 0 140 (Calmar); Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ 1 0 0 0 To meet the problem of handling Wilmington0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 3 ice); The Cabins (Terminal Tank­ so much beef on the hoof, the Pa­ San Francisco 2i 7 0 0 15 7 8 0 47 0 14 0 61 8 10 ers) and the Steel Maker (Isth- cific Far East Line installed a new Seattle 10 '7 2 10 25 0 13 0 38 Deck Deck Oaefc Eng. •-» St«w. stew. stew. Tetal Total Tetal Tetal Bng. m-an). type of "portable corral." The B A C B c SMB. Total/.............. 288 125 19*^ 175 122 76 29 175 28 The Bethcoaster (Calmar); Jose- corrals consist of vans capable of 638 323 76- 1037 fina (Liberty Nav.); Baltore, Na- carrying six bulls or heifers, with With no marked holiday pile-off to give things a lift, SIU shipping just inched forward rore, Cubore, Chilore, Oremar, detachable water and feed troughs, Feltore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan- sliding doors and detachable side during the past two weeks. A slight rise was recorded from the 1,037 jobs dispatched; re­ gistration climbed also, to 1,368. Atlantic); Seastar (Traders), and partitions for ventilation. the Steel Maker (Isthmian) paid The coming period is expected "• Each vw with its cattle load inside can be lifted to the deck by to show improvement ail along the day season, is the spur for future off. The in-transit vessels included ship's gear. The partitions are line, with a number of ships due job activity in sight. the Alcoa Puritan, Roamer, Ran­ then opened and the water and to come out of lay-up and take full This period was marked by an ger, Runner (Alcoa); Robin Mow­ feed troughs attached. crews. This, rather, than the holi- overall decline in shipping by class A men, and an "A" registration that went over the l.OOO-mark for the first time since July. The Virglal Coash class B registration was unchanged Please contact Rosc-oe Milton, from the last report. However, as 1933 July Street, Houston 16, the class' A shipping fell off. the Texas. "B" and "C" job figures went up. Placido Dias Six ports managed to show a Contact Jane JBrannon-McMas- ' shipping increase over the previ­ ter,"attomey at law, 317 Stovall ous period, with no particular Buildipg, Tampa, trend evident. These were Boston, Professional Florida. She Is holding legal pa­ Philadelphia, Tampa, Lake Charles, pers- for you. Houston and San Francisco. The J. B; Dyess falloff involved New Yorkr"SaltiThe gear you left aboard the more, Norfolk, Mobile, Wilming­ ton and Seattle,, while Savannah Topa Topa is being held by Rail­ and New Origans stayed where way Express in New Orleans. Clande Woo^ow Pritchett they were before. Your father is very anxious. to • There- was some shake-up in shipping by seniority groups, par­ hear froni you. Please contact him ' at 22 East Tab Street, Petersburg, ticularly for class A men. The Virginia. class A proportion of the total Georgios Spiliotis, FWT shipping fell off to 62 percent. In Please get in touch with your turn, class B accounted for 31 per­ cent of the total, and class C for 7 mother as soon as possible. Joseph C. Lewallen, AB percent. Houston and the West Get in touch with Russell Bran­ Coast ports continued, as they have for several weeks, to ship no class don, Cities Service Oil Company, Hfaashi Kageyama, head of Japan's^ Group of visitorB represrating ' JspB17 State Street, New York City. C men\t alL seamen's union and Mnnemichl Suwa nese seamen's imd shlpbnildiiig wdoiiB Jo Jo Touart The foUowing is the forecast of the same organizaHon study headget mndonm on SIU registrattons proJohn Mack port by port: Boston: Fair .. . New anarters filing set-np. cednre. Your gear left on the Jean LaYorii: Good .. . Philadelphia: Fair , . Baltimore Good . .'. Nmrfolk: fitte has been sent to the Seattle Fair . . . JSavimnah: Good . . . SIU haU. Tampa: Fair . Mobile: Good .. , Harold Kammet New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Please contact your father at 966 Charles: Good . . . Houston: Good Southern Boulevard, Bronx 59, NY. ... Wilmington: Slow ... San Fran_ F. Landry eisco: Fair II. . Seattle: Fair. S. Manard has your hat you left" in headquarters cafeteria Christ­ mas Day and believes you have his. Contact him at CLoverdale 6-5079. - Paul Essman, Doyle Essman Get in touch with Mr, Emilio For obvious reasons the LOG Rodriguez, 1326 Caledonia Hotel^ cannot print any letter or Seattle, Washington. It is urgent. Robert Creel other Communications sent in Please contact Perry M. Pederby Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned sen in care of the headquartersanonymous letters wUl only hall. He is holding something for wind up in the waste-basket. you. Louis Mayberger , It circumstances justify, the Sen Koga, repraenting Japanese shlpywd workers, examines model of Cities Service tanker. Others Your sister, Mrs. Rose Klein LOG will withhold a signature in group Included representatives of electrical workers and coal miners. They ar# on tour spdhsoied wants yoq to contact her at 1268 ; on request. ^ratfordl. ^vei Port Dock OOCk Golden Bear Haul? Just Lofsa Bull *1' teri fe''' fp'.' •' • fgr--iv'" . 1 1^- •fe. '" 1 40MBrinK(l»1IIS Sign Name On LOG Letters • .11.. • �".•Tw;- --'icrrT'.-^.^jf^'S • i y-^yir-.r-f^j . B;'N*''ji-.: -= .' SEAFARERS famurr i, ItSS "-faf Klcfca LOG i' •• '^' 'Needed By The US' CP Drops ^Worker'; Fronts To Fore? The "Daily Worker," long-time mouthpiece for the Com­ munist Party, has been voted out of business by the Party's national executive committee. If the "Worker" ceases to pub­ lish as voted by the committee, that would leave the job maintain their position with far more success than the Party itself. of carrying on Communist The "Worker" had a difficult propaganda programs to other pub­ time of it trying to cover up for lications not directly identified the crushing of the Hungarian with the Party. However, there is rebellion as some of its own staff a report that a new Party publica­ members and many case-hardened Party members bombarded it with tion is in the offing, as yet un­ critical letters attacking the Soviet named. action. Since then, many of these The closing of the "Worker" re­ people have dropped out, leaving portedly is the result of a split in the Party to the hard-core Stalinists the Party which dates back approx­ led by Foster. imately to the 1956 rebellion in One direct result of the Hun­ Hungary. The actions of Russian garian rebellion was a very sharp armed foi'ces in tliat rebellion decline in the financial support for proved too much for many Party the "Worker" which forced it to cut members to stomach and the Party to four pages recently. has been wracked with strife ever back since. William Z. Foster, a long-time Stalinist and Party wheel from way back in the founding days, is trying to whip'the domestic Communists back into line in a 100 percent en­ dorsement of whatever the Soviet Union does. Foster's opposition is LAKEWOOD, NJ—Eggs with a being led by John Gates, editor of the "Dally Worker." Gates sees a union label are the announced show of outward Independence objective of the New Jersey Coun­ from Moscow as the only way the cil of Poultry Farmers Coopera­ Communist Party can survive in tive Unions, AFL-CIO, recently organized here. the US. The group is now establishinjK a The vote to shut down the "Daily Worker" is being generally inter­ monthly newspaper to promote preted as an act of the Foster fac­ the sale of union-produced eggs tion to punish Gates. However, the and poultry. In the hopes of drum­ "Daily Worker" has been on the skids for some time. The climate being what it is, some observers see the move as a Party tactic to con­ centrate Its energies in front groups, because very few want to be openly associated with Commu­ nist Party activities these days. . The "independent" line being talked up by the Gates faction could be a useful delaying, action, with the Party lying low and wait­ ing for the day it is appropriate to sing Moscow's praises again. It is pointed out that groups who fol­ low the Party line, but are not openly associated with the Com­ munists, have been more success­ ful in bucking the anti-Conununist tide. Prominent among them are outfits like the International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, headed up by Harry Bridges, who have been able to Poultry Group In Union Bid I; El ri SlU Victim Xrifical' In BarShoofing The recent—and still continuing—debate in some quarters in Washington over the necessity for a strong merchant fleet has ignored some obvious and persistent trends in the US economy. That trend is simply that the United States, with each passing day, depends more and more heavily on out­ side sources of supply to keep its economy going. And as that dependence grows, the need for more adequate merchant shipping grows with it. ^ The day has long since gone when this country could sup­ ply all the oil and iron it needs for its own uses. Domestic production of those two commodities, plus a very lengthy list of equally essential items like copper, tin, rub­ ber and bauxite (the raw mat^ial of aluminum) must be supplemented by very heavy imports from the outside world. In fact the only critical raw material that the US is well supplied with in ample quantity is coal. Even our apparent wealth, of foodstuffs would quickly dwindle. Into scarcity if we no longer could get enough iron to manufacture farm and food-processing machinery and enough fuel oil to run that equipment. The harsh fact is that as a "have not" nation in many vital raw materials, the United States depends for its very exist­ ence on ad^uate shipping. We are not now at the status of Great Britain which as everybody knows, could not survive for more than a few weeks if its shipping was cut off. But if the US merchant marine would disappear today, this coun­ try would face such serious scarcities that there would be widespread unemjployment and a real "hair-curler" of a de­ pression to quote the former secretary of the treasury. This is among the major reasons why the need for a strong merchant marine becomes more urgent as time goes by. It would lake a foolhardy outlook indeed to rely heavily on for­ eign-flag shipping in such a situation. HOUSTON—Seafarer Raymond J. "Blackie" Arsenault is in criti­ cal condition at the Galveston 'USPHS hospital after being shot by a tavern owner next door to the SIU hall here. Arsenault suffered a severed spinal cord and other injuries in the ..shooting. According to reports in the "Houston Press," Arsenault and a chipmate from Boston were in the tavern when the shipmate fell asleep with his head on a table. Witnesses said the tavern owner, Walter R. Brightwell, ordered Ar"aenault to leave and take his sleep­ ing friend with him. Seafarer Ralph Hampson of New York, one of the witnesses, report­ ed that Arsenault protested that the sleeping seaman wasn't bother­ ing anybody, but that the tavern owner picked up a gun and started shooting. Brightwell was subse­ quently charged with assault to murder. The SIU Houston haU reported Arsenault is holding his own, but chances of full recovery are ruled out. A member of the deck de­ An interesting bit of by-play took place in {he British partment, he Uves in Lowell, Mass., parliament recently. The opposition Labor Party demanded and ships out of Boston. that the British government take action to stop transfers to runaway flags. The answer of the government was, in effect, "We can't do anything until other m'aritime nations agree to do the same in an international conference." The government spokesman was being diplomatic, but what he really was saying was, "Why should we stop transfers wheii United States shipowners are free to continue doing so?" If the US and Britain were to take joinf action in this area, it would be the start of the death-rattle for the runaways. It Temains to be seen then what action Congress will take on the MkgWt* US Responsible Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to aU SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for -the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next'port of calL Similarly,' the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it . by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As' always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu-. ming up sympathetic support among consumers as well as among union members who handle and package their product en route to the supermarket. The group is an affiliate of the National Agricultiural Workers Un­ ion, AFL-CIO, which has been at­ tempting to enroU farmers and farm laborers in various sections of the country. Seattle On Slow Side SEATTLE—It has been a slow p^iod on the shipping side with 01^ one vessel, the Ocean Joyce (Ocean Transport) paying off and signing on during the last two weeks. There were five Vessels, the Massmar, Marymar, Yorkmar (Calmar); City of Alma and the Yaka (Waterman) In transit. AU vessels were reported eledn with only minor beefs. The men on the beach and their famlUes. enjo^ fine. Christmas dinner ilt tiib Kilowatt Restaurant -fT' ''*rt{ I �fift TirelT* *——— Wrom The SEArAREkS luuun S. I95t LOG Seai*.' STIIL VOYAOIR QiHimlan), Nov. IS—Cholrman, R. ionow Saorotary. A. Hunt. Ona man hoapltallsadi two men laid uy with flu. Dlapnta resardins elaanlns chorai. Scraan doora needed for meaa haU. Beer conflacated from foc'ala. Shlp'a fund SIS. Cook misaed ahlp. rejoined In Suei. Motion to tranafer messman becauae of Unsatiafactory aervice. New delegate elected. tlott and ha will sattte same to bast of hU ability. Ship's fund $18.39. Few hours disputed ot which will be taken care of before payoff. Coffee um to be replaced in States. Need new washing machine and new coffee um. Dinner meats to be served hot from galley. Mora care In washing of cups and glasses urged. No discrimiiution to be shown on ship. OIL MAR (Mitt.), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, R. Slough, Jr.; Saerafary, C. Dowling. Food not to be prepared too far in advance—members urged to be patient for their ordera. No beefa. Sample letters of protest re: closing of hospitals to be posted, to­ gether with names, address of Sena­ tors and Representatives. Delegate will mall letters—each man urged to OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Trans.), Nov. 17—Chairman, P. Claary; Saere­ tary,' C. Barg. One man missed ship In Ma^a, rejoined in Formosa. Few beefs (o be taken up with patrolman. New . wringer needed. Need new washing machine. One man hospitaiIzed In Okinawa. Slilp's fund $4.23. One man missed ship in Formosa. Question of number of men required to replace tank tops to be taken up at payoff—whether ot and If all hands are required. Radio operator to post MTD news. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. Har­ well; Secretary, A. Spaneda. Ship'a fund $41.30. Suggestion to purchase $15 worth of magazines. All dogs need greasing: port holes on foc'sles. Each member to donate to ship's fund. ,y^"; MARORE (Ore), Nov. 17—Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, R. Murry. One man missed ship in Bait. Ship's fund $29.02. Report accepted. Check food coming aboard—food is short. Stew­ ard claims he caimot get more food. write at least 10 letters. Ship's fund S144. Report accepted. New delegate elected. FLORIDA STATR (Fence), llov. 31— Chairman, O. Laa; Saeretary, M. Dad­ dy. Washing machine agitator to be repaired. Crew to use officer's ma­ chine In meantime. Ship's fund S15.24. Some disputed ot. Request Installation of safety cut-off switch for washing machine. Bulkhead-type mirrors requisitioned . for crew's quarters. & I I'l. I ^'" I-V. • ¥'1 STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Nov. 17—Chairman, D. Dean; Secretary, L. Guaiinltz. Awaiting water analysis. Sickness aboard. Discussion on broken tables; economy and cooperation on food surplus. KATHRYN (Bull), Nov. 30—Chair­ man, none;. Secretary, none. Every­ thing in good shape, with exception of exhaust fans In bathrooms not working. Will be taken care of this trip—mparts ordered. Report accepted. Nov. 17—Chairman, F. Cornier; Sec­ retary, M. Zelontka. Request change Ivory soap to Lifebuoy or Palmolive. Everything ship-shape. WAND ARCHER (Marine Bulk), Nov. 10—Chairman, S. Tlllatt; Secretary, L. Hail. Repair list to be submitted. One man hospitalized—^replaced. Dis­ cussion on money draws. No Ameri­ can money aboard. Master and crew dissatisfied — refer to Union to straighten company out In this mat­ ter. Motion to set up fund for ship's business—iSOc per man to start. Bath­ rooms to be' checked by engineer. Rooms to be checked for fans! ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Nov. 10— Chairman, T. Costello; Seeretsry, J. Prastwood. Ship's fund $181,. Several hours disputed ot. Collection of $93 for brother who left ship ill. Report accepted. 'Vote of thanks to out-going delegate. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion on Trinidad shore gang run­ ning around ship, also slamming of doora when off-watch is sleeping; un­ necessary noise. Return dirty cups to pantry. fe.. 'i'^' '• iji•i, _ Black gang members Antonio Cruz, Joe R. More and Julio Soils (top, left) take their leisure on the deck of the Emilia. L T. Knight, MM^ takes his on the beach to escape the chipping noise on the Del Sol. Photo by Jose F. Santiago. Above (left), Korean women are shown handling the chipping chores on the- deck of the Ocean Deborah. The trio at right, from the Wacosta, includes ABs Laurence Anderson, L. Stone and A1 Glassner ashore in Bremen, Germany. III:#;"';/ ,fSs L0N6VIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 3—Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, R. Irlzarry. Six new mat­ tresses put aboard. Ice box doors repaired. Small repairs to be done at sea. Valves to be fixed In messroom radiator. Ship sailed messman short. Some disputed ot. New dele­ gate elected. Need replacement for steward dept. Draw to be in US dollars. e DEL ORO (Miss.), Nov. 3—Chairman, D. Ramsay; Sacratary, H. Gardes. Clean ship at payoff. No beefs, no logs, no disputed ot. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $3.68. Purchased books. Ship to lay up for strapping on completion of voyage. Report ac­ cepted. Safety meetings to be held by all depts. and delegates to be elected. Discussion on use of maga­ zines and books—to be returned to messroom. Discussion on food policy. Steward Informed crew of food policy by SIU. This has been carried out for past two voyages. Notices posted concerning same.. CHiWAWA (Cities Service), Nov. 31 —Chairman, A. Allalne. Secretary, W. Dickens, Few hours disputed ot. Re­ port accepted. New delegate elected. Suggestion that slamming of doors be discontinued and return knives to galley: men getting off ship to strip bunks and turif in soiled linen: leave rooms clean. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Nov. 17— Chairman, J. Ruada; Secretary, none. Some disputed ot. Repair list sub­ mitted. Keep pantry clean: extra. linen to be turned over to BR. Do not throw cigarettes in shower. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Nov. If— Chalrntan, P. Cathcart; Secretary, D. Bordeaux. Contact patrolman on posting sailing board. Ship's fund $22.50. One man missed ship. Ona man getting off. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. If—Chair­ man, none given; Secretary, none given. No beefs, all depts. in good < shape. Bosun's room needs heat. Re­ ports accepted. Ship in good shape. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Nov. 17—Chairman, J. Glenif. Secre­ STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Oct. tary, B. Williams. Ship's fund $85.04. 37—Chairman, W. MItchail; Secretary, Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ A. Shrlmpton. Ship's fund $16.16. cepted. See patrolman about payment Few hours jlisputed ot. Request for of disputed ot. All extra and soiled mora coffeo mugs: menu to bd worded Jinen to be turned in, in order to get in good American rather than hotel full count. Suggestion to have Thanks­ French: serving ham steaks. Steward giving dinner Nov. 28 because ship asked for crew's cooperation in taking will be in port Nov. . 28. All agreed,.. linen inventory. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Dec. S— $EATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), Chairman, W. Tatum; Secretary, W. Nov. 34—Chairman, A. Whitmer; Sae­ Dickens. One man sick—will see doc­ retary, P. Patrick. 80 hrs. disputed tor on arrival. Deck delegate elected. ot. Report accepted. Motiou to re­ Two men getting off. Report accepted. lieve delegate oh duty to give his re­ See patrolman about fresh stores— port. New delegate elected. Sug­ eggs put aboard are spoiled. Repair gestion to have meetings oh Saturday list to be made up and submitted. night. Repair list to be made up for each dept. M V DEL CAMPD (Delta), Nov. 34— Chairman, G. Champlln; Sacratary, C. STEEL NAVIOATOR (Isthmian), Braux. New delegate elected. Ship's Nov. II—Chairman, J. McLaren; Sec­ fund $16. New secretary and treasurer retary, P. Harayo. Repair lists turned elected. Repair list to be made up ' In to captain—^repairs now being soon as possible—repairs to be made made. Steward willing to cooperate before arrival. Vdte of thanks to with crew and wants suggestions and steward dept. Return books to library beefs brought to his personal atten- after' reading. X �• t'frw^'" ;• .1 ' •",!.•••• JiiMia^ t, ItSt Urges No More Cliques On Ships To the EdttoR I have a gripe! May I present It this way? How do yoa part your hair? Is It important to your job? Do you feel it should be an ob­ ject for kidding or sarcasm from your fellow workers? Is it anybody's business but your own? Harmony among employees who work together every dAy letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publicattbn in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be riemed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SttAFAREKS modern, and are ako the last word in comfort. All of the rest of the utility rooms are just as modem, which gives this, ship an extra-added look. In fact, one gets the impression he is. on a regular passenger ship,rather than a mere freighter. It's no wonder that when the crewmembers join these iships they stay on for long periods. It seems nothing is spared to retain solid comfort for the crew. Perhaps if some of that • money was channeled into a central fund to provide the crew with a health and welfare fund and a retirement plan these fleets would really be superior to ours. However, I am confident the day will come when an alliance will be reached among all the unions in the interest of fair play. Then all the brothers of the maritime industry can join hands to maintain the highest traditions of the merchant ma­ rine. H. George Horowits Pa^ ThlHeca LOC ii>eaiEion'A Each year at this time greetings Jor all SIU brothers arrive at the LOG office. Here are some of them, reprinted with thanks. ' Greetings and salutations, and a wish for a victorious and very prosperous New Year and for many years to come for our great and powerful Union. George H. Seeberger t t it ' • ' From Singapore, on our way to the Persian Gulf, greetings from a fine ship to our brother members wherever you are. SS Cities Service Miami s> Hope you all have the happiest New Year yet in 1958! "Sir Chailes" t 4« 4" Seafarer Bob Reynolds poses for a farewell pfioia witfi a group of tfie Polish Heart orphans shortly before the City of Alma left Pusan. Third from left is Mrs. Helen Kim, housemother for the 273 young­ sters sheltered at the home. I .TTI - "•^1 --.-rvl Alma Gang Plays Santa For Korean Orphanage Hearty good wishes to all hands. HaroId-"George" Horowitz ^ is very essential, especially in "Hello" to all my buddies at this the confined area alraard ship. Sees Xmas Bonus season. I wish I could be enjoying When men work together, there it with some of you but I am in the is no time for petty jealousies, A Real Assist Proving again that seamen always have a soft spot in their drydock at Savannah for repairs. taking sides or indulging in To the Editor: hearts for kids, no matter where they are, Seafarers on the /4^ i t moods. Whether you like it or While I am here at the Staten City of Alma turned out in force to help some 300 Korean - W. D. Warmack not, the men around you are Island marine hospital, I wish youngsters at the Polish Heart •* "Zalig Nieuwjaar" or Happy the men you are going to be to express my' appreciation tp Orphanage in Pusan. during one visit by Wunderlich, New Year to all members of the working with for quite a while. the SIU, its officials and all my Paul Finrow and Bob Reynolds. SIU from Rotterdam, where I am Led by ship's reporter J. F. Why not get along? brother members who helped The orphanage was started some "Big John" Wunderlich, they con­ working ashore due to illness. Personalities have no place make it possible for SIU men tributed a total of 114,000 wan time ago by Mrs. Kim, who left G. Abbema when there is a job to be done. here in the hospital to receive a plus assorted goodies to present to Poland 18 years ago and found ^ ^ t. Joining up with others to form $23 Christmas gift. Greetings also from the crews Mrs. Helen Kim, housemother of refuge in Korea from her politi­ a clique is not the answer. Ac­ It is a damn nice feeling to of the SS National Liberty and SS the orphanage located in the hills cally turbulent country. A total of cept your fellow man as you have that when misfortune has Jean Lafitte, from Ruby's Drapers above the US Army's Hialeah Com­ 273 children are sheltered at the find him; he has a right to live, you laid up, as you can relax in Bombay and the Home Hotel, pound. Gifts of chewing gum and home under church supervision. too. The Union is here'for the feeling you have a fine X^ion candy were also heaped on the kids Most of them are under the age of Lake Charles. ---, benefit of ail the men, not one to back you up when you need six. or severaL Every man should it. I am not only speaking of Although reluctant to make a have an equal part and each the Christmas bonus, but also "big deal" of their generosity. Finshould do the best job he- can. about all the 12 months in a row probably expressed the over­ Cliques are a dangerous year when I am proud and hon­ all sentiments of the crew when he thing. They are small time and ored, as all my Union -brothers commented: "Hell, what's five or petty, and lead to only one are, to belong to the SIU. As ten dollars to the*average seaman? USPHS ^SAILORS SNUG HARBOR HOSPITAI. thing: trouble! the old saying goes, it is not the STATEN ISLAND. NY STATEN ISLAND. NY I'm single, with no financial wor­ • Why do men who have the big things that count; it's the Victor B. Cooper W. Swilley P. King ries, and make good money, thanks protection of their Union -and little ones, too. USPHS HOSPITAL A. Verdemare P. Robertson to my Union. I'd spend that much NEW ORLEANS. LA. I. Sieger W. Malcewics their job indulge in petty jeal­ As has been said many times, Edward P. Avrard Leo Lang J. Reyes J. Broad on a round,of.drinks ashore." ousies and fights? If you don't we have come a long way, and William Bargone William Lawless V. CoateUetos P. Seidenberg Reynolds added that he didn't Anthony Benedict like your job, get another one. none of it happened overnight Isidore Levy S. Odegard S. SwienckoaU John W. Bigwood John Linn H. AU O. Adama "want to be a softie or a pushover Nobody but yourself is stopping or came easy. It was gained Claude Blanks Michael Muzio C. Reyes N.. Rlchia for the can-shakers, but places like you. Charles CantweU Charles Nicholson C. Anderson I.. Rhino through the years from all the Xi. pitiniTnftnB L. CarrasquUlo Faustlno Orjales R. Freeman that kind of tear you apart. You The Union is here to do a little things that have made our Thomas Caylor Jr. Peter Ortho J. Matthews W. Shaw just can't help trying to do some­ j(d} by protecting our jobs, Union strong and honored. As George Curry Milton A. Poole USPHS HOSPXTAL Winford Powed Donald Dambrlno thing for those kids." looking out for our best Inter­ the years pass along, the SIUSAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Ben Foster Ailen Ritchie ests and producing the best will continue-to become strong­ I George Aanensen C. B. Owens As a final gesture before leaving Adelin Fruge Wert A. Spencer L. A. Ready Jay C. Steele WUey B. Gates Joseph H. Berger men it can to get these jobs er, because we have whAt it Pusan, the crew even made use of Dennis Gomez Nicholas Tala Chas. J. Sincere John G. KeUy done. Why not have, the Union takes. whatever broken dunnage they had, Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton Charles T. Nangle WUiiam C. Watson Lucien Theriot I.ewie A. Wilkerson Alvin Henderson send a representative aboard Wm. A. Oswinkle which is always welcomed for fire­ John W. Broad George Hobbs Peter Walsh the ships to protect each man's USPHS HOSPITAI. wood by the Koreans. The chief James E. Ward John R. Holladay SEATTLE. WASH. God-given rights and end the X % ie George Huber Francis Wasmer mate authorized the agent to sell IR. I. McLeod Joseph W. Waite James Hudson Lloyd Wetzel squabbling, fighting, and cliques the dunnage and present whatever F. R. NapoU J. F. Slusarciyk William Hunter Thomas White which are so prevalent today? Lauds Treatment John KeUy I A. W. Sadeiiwater Clifford Wuertz he got to the orphan.nge also. ISdward G. Knapp Jacob Zimmer Tony Nottage USPHS HOSPITAL The crew urged anyone wishing By PHS Doctors Antoine Landry GALVESTON. TEXAS to contribute to the orphanage to EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL To the Editor: I B. P. Grice OUver J. Kendrlck CAMBRIDGE. MD. send it to the Polish Heart Orphan­ Please convey my thanks to I Lottie HoUiday James A. Winget Swedish^Shlp is Thomas R. Lehay age, 220 Yungi Dong, Pusan, Korea. all the staff at the marine hos­ USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL Tops in Styling pital in Manhattan Beach, Brook­ MANHATTAN BEACH BALTIMORE. MD. BROOKLYN. NY Ben L. Bone F. L O'Laughlln To the Editor: lyn, for the excellent help and J Manuel Antonana Allen Boone John Ossrow Patrick HcCann Days Gone By Recently it was my pleasure treatment they have been giving David Caldwell Murray A. Plyler Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Antonio Doamaral Alexander Rever to visit the M/S Stiireholf, a me. Fortunato Bacomo Herbert C. Mclssac Clarence Gardner Joseph Roll Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass fine Swedish ship that has such Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszko I" know that this letter alone Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Sam Hacker August A. Smith radically-advanced concepts of is not enough to express my Ap­ Vic MUazzo' James F. Clarke Frederick Harris John A. Smith Joseph B. Murphy Juan Denopra I* design that this country could preciation to them, but I would Walter Jackson Joseph A. WilUams W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll Daniel Lippy take notice and perhaps build a like all of them, especially Doc­ Lioyd Wilson C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek Walter MitcheU George G. Phifer Otis L. Gibbs similar ship of its own. tors Hass and Lang, to know G. A. Puissegur Joseph M. Giliard USPHS HOSPITAL In additioirto the fine, sweep­ that I'm deeply grateful for their Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick SAVANNAH. GA. G. E. Shumaker Everett Haislett Eltner B. Frost John A. Muehleck ing superstructure, elegant sa­ efforts. The kind of Uft they Kevin B. SkeUy Wade B. MarreU Verlon B. Jackson WiUie C. Sanders lons and passageways, each give you is not available any­ Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Jimmie Littleton Vincent San Juan Michael Toth Antonio Infante foc'sle is also designed for fine where else, as we seamen all Roy H. McCance Theodore Smith S. Tuttle I Thomas Isaksen Harry L. M. Vaughn Jr. Louie T. McGowan living. Nice roomy cabins for- know so well. VirgU E. WUmoth I Claude B. Jessup Fred MiUer W. D. Warmack Ludwig Kristiansen Pon Wing the crew are done up in the James T. Moore Pat McCann I Frederick Landry Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL most expensive woods and are BOSTON. MASS. ^ 4^ it USPHS HOSPITAL designed with beautiful lockers Edward J. FarreU George D. Rourke NORFOLK. VA. Florencio Letie Leo Q. Strange and drawer space that are de­ Welcomes Aid I Francis J. Boner Walter PuUiam William J. Powers Steven A. Williams lightful to touch. I BuUard Jackson George R. Trimyer MONTEBELLO Here solid woods enrich the By Transporter CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. design more effectively than To the Editor: Francisco Bueno veneers. Deep penetrating oils I would Uke to thank the USPHS HOSPITAL bring out the warm brown officers and crew of the Pan FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer ebony fig;ures of the wood and Oceanic Transporter for their Siegfried Gnittke Harold J. Pancost Well known in the Gulf as the emphasize the exquisite siurface kind and generous expression James R. Hodges August J. Panepinto "Duke of Bourbon Street" in W. E. Orzechowski quality of the finish. Exposed of syrnpAthy after the tornado VA HOSPITAL New Orleans, Tony Pisono tenons join tops and sides, com- struck our homa lii Groves, BOSTON. MASS. submitted this 1944 tintype to tributing an important design Texas, on November 7, 1957. Thomas W. KilUon element. We wish the best for all of. VA HOSPITAL show what he looked like in HOUSTON. TEXAS . \ The messrooms are cafeteria yoji. the old days with a full head John P. WiUiamson styIe,^^done up in traditiopafe . \ Mrs. Jfphii Lager USPHS, HOSPITAL -MEMM^TENN. Chihritei» BuMbh-*--- ' I f .'ii •>^l �pMgt Fourteen ' s.-:v • >?•••• h--i- 'Sea-Spray' ..... -.By seafarer Robert 'Red' fink -fr-'' : •' V(- • • II Janaary 8. 1951 SEAFARERS^ LOG 1 I 'F of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ^ave again b^en brought to light. Their impelling aim of trying To the Editor: to presenCus with unchallenge­ I bavo ]ust read tho prize- able authority and affect a per­ winning LOG editorial on the manent purge of seamen from faults of the Andrea Doria the USPHS. which was reprinted In the Dec. "Yes, Senator, we are des­ 20th issue. It was a damn good tined to he stripped ... and one. we don't like it!!" But there are still quite a few Wallace J. Lanasa questions to he asked on this Shlp^s delegate score, such as what is being done about all these unsafe and 4" t 4" unfit ships? We who do so much damn Asks Payment Bids For Aetlon, Less Safety Talk On Old Debts letters To The Editor . X Xr "Junior! I told you to practice until daddy ahips out!" USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip It f;. f SIU HALL DIREdORY Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. SIU, A&G District LOG-A-KHYTHM: This Is Me ifs"-. • c .iPr: •1^ lil=. k IlK't IV'' IB;lift,''/ •• I:K; Ilk Si • %" li l> 'b I jK:t •By J. F. WunderlichSome men will strive for riches, They only loork 'cause they must; Others are hungry for glory. Careless of what it may cost. In misery some save their pennies. Holding the money they earn. Then deposit them all in a bank So they can get more in return. I myself, I'm just a seaman, Happy if the sun will shine; When ashore in a foreign port. Having a glass of wine. b I might be poor and a wand'rer But the world is mine and yours, I believe it is just i heaven Maybe you think it's a curse. FORT WILLIAM ...408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3821 PORT COLBORNE >.103 Durham Sk BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Ontario Phone; 5591 Earl Slieppard. Asent EAatern 7-4900 272 King Sk E. BOSTON 276 State St. TORONTO. Ontario EMpire 44719 James Sbeehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 VICTORIA. BC 617% Cormorant St. 4202 Canal St. ^ HOUSTON EMpire 4531 Robert Matthews. Agent 298 Main St. Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 VANCOUVER, BC Pacific 3468 304 Charlotte St. 1419 Ryan St. SYDNEY. NS LAKE CHARLES, La... Phone: 6346 HEmlock 6-5744 Leroy Clarke. Agent 20 Elgin St MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. BAGOTVILLE. Quebeo Phone: 545 Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St CAnal 7-3202 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot QOebec ,/ Phone: 3-1369 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlenvUle St. 177 Prince WUliam St. Lindsey WiUiams, Agent Tulane 8626 SAINT JOHN NB OX 2-5431 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank 'St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 ALPENA, 1215 N. Second Ave. PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. Phone; 713-J S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Phone: Cleveland 7391 Phone 2 5996 Sal CoUs. Agent CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE SAN FRANCISCO .. . 450 Harrison St. Phone: Main 1-0147 Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoff. Agent DRTROrr 1038 3rd' St. .2 Abercom St. SAVANNAH Phone: Woodward 1-6857 E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 DULUTH . 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 .2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE EUiott ,4334 SOUTH CHICAGO Jelf GUlette. Agent 3261 E. 92nd SV. Phone: Essex 5-2410 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Termitml 42874 HEADQUARTERS. . 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. VolpSan. Eng. W. HaU. Joint B. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint ' Great Lakes District — for SIU MEMBERS! SUP HONOLULU There'll always be a maiden To share my love of life. And when I meet the right one, I'll take her home as my wife. So why should I worry of riches. When there is a woman to love, And a tropic lagoon to anchor in With a bright moon above? You can keep the dollars and glory, I'll take the loving and joy; On my cruises around the globe To me the world is a toy. 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 24925 SAN FRANCISCO.. 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON ...605 Marine Ave. Terminal 43131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S.. MONTREAL 128% HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-^ please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET AOCRESS ... CITY SEA CHE5T j TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubicrlber and hav# a ehanga S of address, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS Pi NBBO IN ANOSMOfig FHOWATbOjMBRUSlI roA&xj\NeaiSfZ: AU-ATSPeCIAL. ££4 PRICES your ......................... • .:.; ZONE..... STATE..... BVEtfrmiiiG'ibij 'J SHORE WEAR « SEA GEAR SEA GEAR f SHORE V(rEAR All letters to the editor for publication In the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toiU be withheld upon request. talking in print and-so little in action haven't too much to say. I, for one, have seen many ships come into port with equipment so fouled up that you'd have to be a fool to sail them. You'd have to be>a fool or need a Job so badly that your life didn't mean much to you. Then once you got out to sea, you'd dis­ cover for yourself what a hazard you are on. Before that, you were so anx­ ious to get the job you wouldn't listen to the guy who was pay­ ing off; the job meant more than anything else. There are a "^at many ships sailing today that are so unsafe that even the rats have sense enough to leave them, yet we sign on and sail them and don't complain until they crack up, sink or blow up. Then we com­ plain because the lifeboats wouldn't work or the davits were frozen. These were all the same things we talked about and griped about while at sea, then forgot about when the ship was paying off because the crew was in a hurry to get ashore and figime the next crew-would take care of itself. Little did they realize that by paying off the ^hip and not say­ ing a word about its condition they were only helping out the company and maybe hurting their own Union brothers. They may not even have realized they would he ljetter off staying on the old ship and. fixing It up than by paying off and taking another one blind. Safety is a good thing as long as something is done about it and goes further than idle talk. You decide, fellows. Think about it and when you get. through laughing and sober up, remem­ ber someday it may be your own life you're playing with. - Dave Barry To the Editor: I've always been in favor W' guys who fight for their rights as long as they don't take ad­ vantage of those who can't fight hack. In my own case, 1 have been disabled for some time and feel some people have been taking advantage of me in a way that hurts. When 1 was able' to go out and make more money I did not care aBout it, hut now that I can't I think it's about time those who owe me money should pay hack what they ho^iestly owe. 1 don't think any names should be mentioned at this time because these men know what the score is. I'd just like to say that any monies owed me would he appreciated at this time. My address is 20 Grand Ave.. Hicksville, NY. , Jimmy HaWlton Recalls 'Worst' Voyage in 1905 To lift Editor: 1 received the SIU disability benefit check and the Christ­ mas bonus yesterday, for which 1 am very grateful. 1 havp a lot of time I don't know what to. do with since our hall here in Miami closed, down, so 1 have spent the last few Refired Senafarer B." M. Larsen offers a stern view of fiis frihdel of a brig ho sailed on bock in 1905. months making a replica of a brig on which 1 made a trip from Port Arthur, Texas, back Steel King Raps in 1905. If 1 had the .exact dates Threat To PHS of that voyage 1 probably could capitalize on it for some maga­ To the Editor: The following is the text of zine or newspaper, because it a letter sent to Sen. Warren G. really is unbelievable what a Magnffsen, chairman of the sailing skipper could get by , Senate Interstate and Foreign with 50 years ago. This was what would be an Commerce Committee, protest­ ing the action being taken by ' unbelievable stoiy of the worst the Budget Bureau with a view trip 1 ever made during my 50 to gaining the shutdovm of four years of seafaring. The voyage irom Port Arthur on board the USPHS hospitals. brig, the Frances S. HampshirS, It wati sighed Individually liy ended in Brooklyn 32 days later myself and 32 other members Abe faU of 1905., The of the SIU imlicensed crew on during navigation waa done by our the Steel Kinf - buccaneer sWp^jBr,, Captain Van "Dear Senator: • , f ' ; y Born. .. "The unpredictable e'fideavors ' • » /I �SEAFARERS 'iJiiniiarf !• 19S8 Pace Fifteca LOG Summary Of Events In 7957 (Continued from page 16) ment-owned Canadian Nation^ Steamahips, Ltd., brought the Canadian Prime Minister into the dispute. A settlement was seen imminent aftei> the failure of company strikebreaking tactics that in> eluded the transfer of its eight ships to Trinidad registry. This got nowhere when neither West Indian nor British seamen would man the "hot" ships, and the In­ ternational Transportworkers* Federation firmly supported the Canadian Seafarers. Washington Atis On Ship Issues A key role for the merchant marine in US defense planning seemed assured at year's-end despite the advent of sputnik and contradictory "policy" statements from the Pentagon. This buoyed hopes that ship construction funds would be restored. Congress cut over-all foreign aid funds but authorized more surplus agricultural sales including shipments to "friendly" Com­ munist nations, so that US ships returned to Poland after a 20-year absence. Appro­ priations for USPHS hospitals were in­ creased, but right after adjournment the budget bureau took steps seeking a shut­ down of four hospitals. Ship operators finally won the right to 24-hour quarantine in US ports, providing they paid the Inspectors' OT bills . . . Pro­ posals for strict limits on ship transfers got nowhere, but won a key backer in Labor Secretary James Mitchell. At the same time, "runaway-ship" operator Robert Anderson became Treasury Secretary. A strong protest finally convinced the Defense Department that US rather than foreign seamen should man strategic mis­ sile test ships . . . The Coast Guard's dis­ credited profiling system for screening out seamen popped up in the report of a spe­ cial Commission on Government Security. SlU Organizing Gains Mount A new string of organizing successes were scored by the SIU, bringing thou- the first union contract for marine em­ ployees with a major company, Phillips Petroleum. In rapid order, other pacts set a pattern of $50-$75 more per month in base pay alone for the men involved. The largest tugboat operator in the Gulf was also brought under contract again after a 33-day strike at G&H Towing . . . Similar victories at shoreside marine plants in many ports and a series of vir­ tually unanimous SIU victories in elections covering Baltimore tugboatmen also high­ lighted the year ... In Houston, when the SIU asked an election covering two boats, they were chartered to an operator already under SIU-HIWD contract so the men got a $125 monthly pay increase without even having to vote. Top Marine News Items SIU broke into tideiands Held or­ ganizing tugs and service vessels. sands of workers vast gains in wages and benefits. The SIU's Harbor & Inland Waterways Division cracked the Gulf tidelands oil industry wide open by winning A top news story for the year, revolving around the Russian sputniks, brought on a call for merchant ships to act as spotters of the man-made moons . . . The Suez Canal reopened in April, ending the need for ships to make the long, dreary voyage around A.'rica. There was little enthusiasm thereafter to build standby pipelines for moving Persian Gulf oil in the event of a new Suez crisis. Ambitious tanker-building programs also fell by the wayside. The Panama Canal was confronted with a crisis of its own when long dry spells lowered the level of Gatun Locks to the Herman Cooper & 'Lidford Law' (Continued from page 4) | ute. As a matter of fact, you drew what I am talking about. That is the resolution, the proposed reso­ exactly what I thought." lution, suspending Sims before the charges on which he was to be sus­ Anotlier pa.ssage reads as fol­ pended were prepared and lows: SENATOR ERVIN. "Wait a min- served?" Your Gear.. for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties ' Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters " Sou'wesfors Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jlewolry Cameras luggage SEA CHEST MR. COOPER. "1 think that is so." SENATOR ERVIN. "In other words, you draw up what is equiv­ alent to a verdict of guilty before the indictment is even present­ ed . . ." MR. COOPER. "Well you can place fbat construction on it, but I tell you this is customary prac­ tice in courts, in administrative agencies and elsewhere. There is nothing unusual about that. Sena­ tor." SENATOR ERVIN. "Having spent a large part of my life in courts, I have never yet heard of drawing up a verdict, which is to be rendered in a case before the charges are preferred against the person against whom the verdict is to be rendered. This is the first time I have ever heard of it in human history." MR. COOPER. "Senator, per­ haps I did not make myself clear." SENATOR ERVIN. "You made yourself too clear." ii> 4" • Discussion then developed on why Sims was not present at the hearing at which he wa.s charged and why the board did not wait after it made its findings before notifying Sims and acting on the charges. MR. KENNEDY. "I think It is a little peculiar to have a meeting at 2 o'clock in the morning, an ex­ ecutive board meeting at 2 o'clock in the morning, not inform any­ body that it is going to take place, and then suspend somebody. If that is the way you operate, fine. You are the attorney and you have advised them to do it." ". . . Would you tell the commit­ tee why you would not want to wait unti! the following morning at 10 o'clock?" MR. COOPER. "The resolution will indicate the reasons why . . . It was to provide an interim or­ derly method " MB. KENNEDY. "They could not do it from 2 AM to 10 AM? You could not wait eight hours?" MR. COOPER. "For a variety of reasons which I submit the reso­ lution spea^ for itself . , ." (This is'the second of a series of articles on Mr* Cooper.! ' danger point for many big ships and emer­ gency measures had to be invoked . . . Work on the "big" seaway steadily ad­ vanced, and there was talk of a "little seaway" to Unk Montreal and New York via Lake Champlain and the Hudson . . . At long last a start was made on a shortcut to the sea for the port of New Orleans, and a plan dating back to Napoleon I for a tunnel under the English Channel link­ ing Britain and France was revived. Ships in the Far East were right on the spot for the first wave of the Aslaa fin virus long before it started an epidemic of scare headlines In stateside newspapers ... Cigarette sales rose In spite of new "evi­ dence" linking smoking and lung cancer, which got a big push from the prohibition­ ists as well. Teetotalers cited another set of statistics to show that smoking and "excessive" drinking were lethal also. It was a year when even an innocent coffee break once or twice a day was called bad for the health, and a little snooze on the boss' time was suggested instead. The actual wreck of the old mutiny ship Bounty was found by a skindiver, and the vaunted replica of the Pilgrim ship May­ flower nearly capsized at her launching. She finally made it across the Atlantic into Plymouth, Mass., under tow but in­ stead of staying left for New York and Miami where the tourist trade was better . . . Least surprising news item of '57 was Harry Bridges' statement to a national TV audience that the Commies were better than ever and that there weren't enough of them in the labor movement. RECENT ARRIVALS All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Robert Owen Brooke, born De­ cember 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Osborne M. Brooke, Prichard, Alabama. Charles Robert Brown, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Brown, Houston, Texas. Terry Ray Casanova, born No­ vember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray H. Casanova, New Or­ leans, La. Wanda Mae Crawford, born No­ vember 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie D. Crawford, Jackson­ ville, Fla. Robert Sidney Cutrer, bom Decembe 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George S. Cutrer, Mobile, Ala. Robert M. Espino, born October 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antanasio Espino, San Francisco, Calif. Bobbie Sue Faircloth, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Faircloth, Crichton, Ala. Therese Denise Gibson, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel L. Gibson, Chickasaw, Ala. Karen Ann Gouldinan, born De­ cember 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, James I. Gouldman, Mctairie, La. Terry Thomas LeMau-e, born November 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George T. LeMaire, Balti­ more, Md. Dorothy Louise McDonald, born December 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sam W. McDonald. Mobile, Ala. William McLaughlin, born No­ vember 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. McLaughlin, Balti­ more, Md. Grace Principe, born December 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ erto Principe, Santurce, PR. The deaths of the following Sea farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. condition on November 5, 1957, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He became a full member of the Union on May 11, 1946, and sailed in the engine department. Brother Bar­ tulomei is survived by his wife, Jovita C. Bartulomei, of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Burial took place in Municipal Cemetery, Mayaguez, PR. Leo B. DeLoach, .33: Brother DeLoach died on December 5,1957, in Mobile, Ala­ bama. Death was caused by a ma­ lignant condition. He became a full member of the Union on May 15, 1946, and sailed in the steward department. Brother DeLoach is survived by his wife, Mary Nell DeLoach, of Chickasaw, Alabama. Burial took place in Pine Crest Cemetery. Mobile, Alabama. ^ 4 4> Charles E. Spencer, 65: A heart condition caused the death of Brother ,Spencer on November 25, i957, in Pinson, Alabama. Ho be­ came a full mem­ ber of the Union on December 17, 1638, and was sailing in the 4> ^ deck department. Brother Spencer Franeiseo A. Bartulomei. M: is survived by bis wife, Lola SjienBrother Bartulomei died of a heart cer; of Birmingham, Alabama.' i �''H >-v SEAFARBRS^UMS Jon. S 1958 » 9 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • liiiiii Notable for many outstanding de­ velopments, 1957 will probably be remembered most as the year that saw the untimely end of the Harry Lundeberg era; that brought 70year-old sailors to the forefront of the seamen's movement via the American Coal beef and produced impressive strides to­ ward maritime labor unity. A variety of memorable "firsts" were re­ corded, among them the opening of the first three SIU medical centers. The first union contracts were won by the SIU in the growing Gulf Tidelands oil industry. The first US wine tanker, "roll-on-roll-off" ship as well as the first true "lift-on" trailership all went into service. A hint of the future was the start of construction on the first atom-powered merchant ship. It was a year the SIU built a new string of organizing and election victories; when too much ballyhoo turned the "good will" ship Mayflower 11 into a tourist attraction; and the traditional "women and children first" disaster rule came under attack. At the same time, the Suez Canal reopened and the Panama Canal almost dried up. 1957 also saw Robin Line jobs taken off then put back on SIU shipping boards where they belonged, in the face of a National Maritime Union raid. It also was the year the Seafarer Welfare Plan ex­ panded its list of no-cost benefits for Sea­ farers and their families to a new high of 16 items. Kern Hills Opens Clafh SIU crewmen on the tanker Kern Hills eaimed world-wide recognition last spring when they sailed the first American ship through the disputed Gulf of Aqaba into the Israeli port of Elath. Their action eventually paved the way for an opinion The SlU In 1957 SIU Fought Major Beefs - The biggest beefs of 1957, which are carrying over into the New Year, are American Coal with its famous battle of the oldtimers, the NMU's raid on the Robin Line and the Bull Line strike. The year 1957 opened with Seafarers picket­ ing American Coal ships in New York, Baltimore and Savannah in protest against company discrimination against the SIU. Group of SIU of NA oldtimers on American Coal's Cleveland Abbe. Previously mates and engineers had struck the ships because the company signed a contract with a paper local union. District 50 of the United Mine Workers, which is part-owner of the company. The NMU's support of the paper local contract led to a breach of its 20-year al­ liance with the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, and the subsequent en­ trance of MEBA into the Maritime Trades Department. Following a court order on hiring, SIU oldtimers from all districts vied for the coal ship jobs in a still-continuing fight. At last report, the company had just two ships running of the seven it started Harry Lundeberg, 87 Others Died •— w Israeli troops shown guarding SlUmanned Kern Hills in Elath. ' by the State Department that the Aqaba straits were international waters and all ships were entitled to free passage. For its part, the Kern Hill was blacklisted and re­ fused services in Arab ports. SIU Aid To Other Unions P"' fMK': , fP-p'f'p The SlU's traditional policy of aiding other unions and various worthy causes made the headlines again, when Seafarers volunteered their help in the clean-up work after last summer's Hurricane Audrey. In the wake of the devastation caused by the big blow along the Louisiana-Texas coast, AFL-CIO building tradesmen and SIU men from the New Orleans and Lake Charles halls won plaudits for their work in erecting 25 new homes for Louisiana hurricane victims. On the union front, the American Guild of Variety Artists presented the SIU in Philadelphia with a plaque expressing thanks for Seafarers' aid in various local beefs . . . In Puerto Rico, similar recogni­ tion for SIU assistance came from the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Longshore- The deaths of 87 SIU men were re­ ported during the year, but the stork delivered five times as many potential replacements, including four sets of twins. Two men were lost on the tug Kay R. out of Tampa, and another, sail­ ing as mate, died in a collision involv­ ing the Navy tanker Mission San-Fran­ cisco that also took the lives of nine West Coast crewmen. A heart attack last January cut short the militant career of Harry Lundeberg, 56, secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and founder and president of the SIU of North America from 19^8 on. A mem­ orial statue of Lunde­ berg will be dedicated at SUP headquarters this January 28 on the anniversary of his Lundeberg death. A new US bulk carrier was renamed the SS Harry Lundeberg in his honor last June. Othe^ well-known SIU inen who passecf away were ex-circus acrobat Curt Starke, only four feet tall but a big man in the memory of his friends; Vic Litardi, veteran of many SIU water­ front beefs who also served as an organ­ izer of runaway ships' for the Inter­ national Transportworkers Federation, and oldtlmer Claudio Barreiros, 64, who died while serving on the Casimir Pul­ aski in the American Coal beef. operating, with one due to lay up, as the coal market collapsed. The Bull Line strike over contract gains for Seafarers was brought to a tempor­ ary halt by a US Court injunction. How­ ever, the US Court of Appeals reversed the injunction and a company appeal from that reversal is currently pending in the US Supreme. Court. The strike ran for 64 days. The NMU's raid on Robin Line followed purchase of this fleet by Moore-McCormack last spring. Seafarers stuck to the ships despite NMU pressure on them to get off, and their persistence was re­ warded when the National Labor Rela­ tions Board called for an election. So far, the SIU has won six of seven ships voted and has been certified on four. The last ship is scheduled to vote next week, with the NMU making at­ tempts in court to block crewmembers from obtaining the union of their choice. I: •('1 J Trends In Shipping Trailerships took a firm hold in the in­ dustry, with four types in use or planned. Pan-Atlantic brought out converted C-2s modified to load and discharge 225 trailer vans via moveable deck cranes, a refine­ ment of its earlier "lift-on" tankers. Seatrain planned a service hauling trailer vans on flatcars in addition to regular rail­ road boxcars. TMT's Carib Queen, tha first true "roll-on-roll-off" vessel, got a new lease on life after operating diffi­ culties and money troubles had idled it most of the year. Russia launched a 16,000-ton atomic ice­ breaker and the US commissioned its third nuclear sub. Performance flgares on the first atom snb, the Naatilas, showed it had traveled 60,000 miles on its original charge Safety Program ftecorcfs Cains The SlU's industry-wide shipboard safety program got up a full head of steam in a year in which there were no major disasters involving SIU A&G ships. Before being sold, the Robin Tuxford was cred­ ited with a world safety mark of 502 days without a lost-time accident. In their own fleets, the Wild Ranger (Waterman), Del Monte (Mississippi) and Steel Artisian (Isthmian) got special safety awards and bosun William Velazquez received a Coast Guard citation for the rescue of a drown­ ing shipmate in 1958. SIU ships also had their share of rescues with the Steel Ap­ prentice saving 15 Indian seamen near Suez and the Claiborne doing the same for 43 men off a Liberian freighter in the Gulf. The loss of twice as many passengers as the 94 rescued by the SIU Pacific District's Mormaesurf from an Argentine River steamer sparked an SUP demand for motorized lifeboats on all US vessels to speed rescue efforts . . . Eighteen months after the Andrea Doria disaster, there still was no real change in world sea safety rules to bring them up to US standards. Union Welfare Benefits Expand The first SIU medical center opened in Brooklyn to provide no-cost medical exams for Seafarers and their families.' Two simi­ lar facilities were operating on a tem­ porary basis in New Orleans add Mobile by December . . . The SIU Welfare Plan also added a new benefit covering blood transfusions and eliminated outright the Sen. Warren Magnuson cut ribbon opening first SIU Health Center. "$50 deductible" provision so that all hospital room and board costs were paid from the first dollar up to $10 daily. Active Seafarers-again walked off with four of the five annual SIU scholarships. The daughter Of an SIU man won the fifth $6,000 award . . . A new SIU hall was opened J.nSiin^Jiiab'. Lift-on ship Gateway City came out with radically-new cargo gear. of nuclear fnel about the size of a golfbaU. "The upgrading program for World War 11 Libertys was termed a success, but 100 of the oldest ones were ordered scrapped anyway . . . Mississippi signed up for a $160 million fleet replacement program after rejecting merger offers from Lykes . . . Tests showed a good hull paint job could add half a knot to a ship's speed ... Shore leave for supertanker crewmen be­ came a problem when some ships began' unloading into pipeline "terminals" IH miles offshore. Sea Labor Unity Crows Virtually all marine unions were united in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment in 1957, including a former CIO affiliate, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associaiiuii. AFL-CIO president George Meany reiterated that MTD was the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine unions. Twelve international unions are now members of MTD. A referendum on an interim program leading to final merger in 1960 by the SlUaffiliated Brotherhood of Marine Enginr -:•« and the MEBA was already underway ... The two AFL-CIO radio officers unions also negotiated a no-raiding and mutual assistance pact. The same joint action which had estab­ lished the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union on West Coast ships was continued under the banner of the SIU Pacific District, composed of the Sailors, Firemen and , Cooks. It produced greater contract gains as well as increased benefits under a merged pension plan for members of all three unions .. . With broad labor support, Harry Bridges' longshore unioii was' whipped in two separate raids on SIUaffiliated fishery unions in Los Angeles Harbor and Alaska. . A demonstration of international labor unity behind the SIU Canadian District in its six-month strike against the govern- j I., X. \ �'^rTT»rxr,7F "S§K'-V J <!!•, ^ '-'J-'-, w ':;' . -.•/• '.••. •-,, - v--; ./: :•' ?t^;* ''ik'r'-l-• • : :; ^ • -tf - '•->• •"•',• • L' . .:^r ' t, .•w.''. . .... • , .j. •,. ,' .' ' ..,' .AlVlJ - M CONSTITUTION . • •• «-4,-:• -I '-I'rii. l/.-v '• )«->,, i.| ,4' Tvi , •.',",'41 ' 'I.' *, •'.* ' •• ••\^; •>:-,•-.' ".'i----'^-'•'L|f ''' • •• • •"•• ,'• -p -.— w, •'•- '>v /• • '• . *t r"; g'';'! '••''?H!;;J^ - ;-',•;: " • • . '.' rji;> - •,., r?:--p'pit:::-' - • • '"• IM-T'V''''<• "1 •••.r, dt,- g"' / J ' ;; .'•; -i ivi'^-.-ol '>-5 ''T..;-' 'i^' ..Vii- * •. • Kf.. • >V. .' .'•'V'''^{?..r:'V IC - ; •i&C-'A''' '' • ' . ('•' , , ".A Is s -'iSii'mP :s s-'s'G",... i 'ts; Ic:.' . 'slo « • •, :• :••• "X-:<,ir>-f7 -J ' • - - - -tf,' " -J .- ••.-'SKA'-rvY'-Ss-sl ' . 1 -• - • „ . I t-. ., •I '•• •• i ., -•'''Ti f.a'^P ;:' v - J > •"•.-'• s-'-s /. k'-- J i' /' • i l!^^Vkk'-^tsW-;Ki4i;;5v'yfSrVs^^ , -T"''y ^ ''.• ••'s"{s,«ii". i' .••^r^i,S".»S-.",fcs...s?i'-;,S!S''": •,' '• - '".• 4"v.4., -••'r.-'m ..'' '•'v.'ft" :^? iff .J .I : : • 5.^--vs :iiv-.-' .-.v., i---\ ;;„ s-iili �- • ••'•'-. ' V ' ll«ip^enieBtaiT—Pag« Tw® I' •(^>. CONSTITUTION Seafarers Infernatienal Union A&G District AFL-CIO (As Amencfecf, August, 1956) h. .r- ll*.- p-. •if v. PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen* of America, realizing ^ the vdue and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, to embrace aii seamen and fishermen of North America. Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon the following principles: Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing In the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ men to receive their employment through their own Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Next, is- the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ ful manner by those in command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to tliose in com­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all po'-«ible assist­ ance to our employers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence indivfdually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamenship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to - maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Seq. To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To*regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their ihterests guarded * from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this constitution.^ STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS In order to form a more perfect union, we members of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seiafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, , our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ ganizations,'' we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views,-^we shall assist our brothers' of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and poiicies which look to the at­ tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable: ... I • . No member sliall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed, him under/ the Constitution of the Union. n Every member of this Union shall have the right t<Mrote. No one shall deprive him of that right m Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and to hold, office In this Union. , IV No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. V Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ mittee of his brother Union members. VI No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VII A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. vra The powers not delegated to the officials and job holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND GENERAL FOWERS This Union shall be known as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ tive. and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ wise specified in this Constitution. This Union shall, at all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as seamen now perform. ARTICLE II AFFILIATION This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ mitted to membership! in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to timet by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. No candidate shall be granted membership until he has taken the following oath of obligation:^ OBLIGATION "1 pledge my honor as a man* that I will be faithful to this Union, and that I will work for its interest and will look upon every member as my brother; that I will not work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all orders of the Union.. I promise that I will never reveal the proceedings of the Union to its injury or to persons not entitled to know it. And if 1 break this promise, I ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship and acquMntance. SO HELP MIB GOD!" Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar^ rears in dues, or more than three months in arrears in as­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and ail other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two , quarters in arrears in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments or unpaid fines. This time shall not run:(a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a ^member is an in-patient in a USPHS Hospital. ; (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. / (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the :: 4/' United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within tfO days after discharge from the Armed Forces (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mercnaot- \'essel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It. shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the appiication of Section S; in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the. principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A- majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members in good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. . ' ^ ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT •v Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall . be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter, in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be Issued upon re­ quest, and dated as of the day that such member accon^- . plishes these payments and request. • Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended dhring the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or. more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied difjring the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six J6) months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership aftei* a two-year period of retirement only by majority vote of the membership. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the day as of which the retirement, card is issued. ARTICLE VII / SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section ]. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Fort Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, in this order, by: (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Seci'etaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by majority vote of the membership to be held during the month of August in any election year, as set forth more particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port'' ;/ Offices are located, v' �mm •T!S SmleaenfMy—Five Thre* Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of tl^ departments; namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be In accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officera of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shail be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman (B) Delegates (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee rd) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional, committees may be formed as provided by a majority, yote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AOENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer ( ) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of. the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b> He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. ( ) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of . the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up. and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port ..r otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considera­ tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. <d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. the Secretary-Treasurer shail designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York. New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise'the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-balloUng report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected lor each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may. in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting In October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject tOv approval or modification by a majority vote , of the membeisMp. (e) The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port (f> The Secretary-^asurer riiall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of <he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion, and prestige of the Union. (h> The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. U) The f esponsibUity of the Secretary-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this as be may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers tions set forth in thi/ Constitution. International Union of North America. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the Secretary(b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fuily Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretary- participate therein. Treasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ *'(c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, capacity. This designation may be changed from time .to support those policies agreed upon by the majority of tho time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes delegates to the convention. of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Section 7. Committees of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (a) Auditing Committee vacancy in the office of Secreta> y-Treasurer. as set forth The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the in that section. regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in • (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent certify or refuse to certify said report. The or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by writing, Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is temporary appointment except in those cases where the located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by. this report, to which the same rules as to certification and Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of tirety shall then be presented to the membership with a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of tho by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the membership. postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall (b) Trial Committee ' remain in effect until a vote is taken. The Trial Committee shall conduct trials of persons (I) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and and shall submit findings and recommendations all measures, and employ such means, which he deems charged, prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further as obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and and trials, and their findings and recommendations must public affairs. specifically state whether or not. in the opinion of the Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable Constitution, were properly safeguarded. to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ (O Quarterly Financial Committee ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ quarterly (thirteen weeki audit of the finances of Head­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be- ommendations. Members of this Committee may make determined as follows: dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, rate findings. or Baltimore who received the highest number qf votes 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee in the last regular election shall be the first in line of shall be completed within a reasonable time after the succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to number of votes in that election. The next in the line of be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ succession shall be that Port Agent oMhe said Ports who- ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and received the next highest number of votes. recommendations. ^ The Port Agents of ti}e said Ports shall also be deemed 3. Ail Port Agents are responsible for complying with to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so ail demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the 4. No report shall be considered as complete without Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's duties an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ as the latter may direct. petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ with the selection of such an accountant, who must be bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote certified under state law. in that body. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. Section 3. Port Agents (d) Appeals Committee (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as diction. (b) He shail. within the jurisdiction of his Port, be are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as responsible for the enforcement^and execution of the Con­ may be adop^^fd by a majority vote of the membership, stitution. Uie policies of the Union, and the rules adopted not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than . by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port one week after the close of the said hearing, make and action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to- submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not wise. for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded inconsistent therewith. (el Negotiating and Strike Committee by the Secretary-Treasiurer. 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer. » sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, and expenses, and complying with all other accounting or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ this Union are involved. structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem-^ shall permit the Port Agent.to otherwise act as chairman bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ majority vote of the members present at the said Port ommendations and submit them to the membership at a regular or a special meeting. Meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for Itself (D Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any provided permission by a majority vote of the membership Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ regardless of the departmental designation under which ommendations, together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the Patrolman was elected. (h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at the said report and recommendations to be submitted ta that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza- the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent tior*. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. regular or special irieeting. whichever he chooses, to­ (i> The foregoing is in addition to those other duties gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in assigned to them by the Port Agent. the same manner above set forth. Section 5. Meetinr Chairmen In no event shail a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including; tee4. obligate Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the ner. withoutthis the approval of the membership of the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ rules of order provided for, from time to. time, by a ship. majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by 5. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majori^ the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, vote of the membership in each Port. as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is (b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in the granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of tho event of a tie. membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. ' . (c) The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ sion of any religious subject tion and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ Seetlaa 6. Delegates ing on all members and other persons nffiiated with �Sa»tfeiiientanr'-^l>flC« Fsnr IF m ItM II 11, r&'' this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership inay repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose .of any part or ^ of a strike plan. ARTICLE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS. UNION EMPLOTEES, AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the TTnion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shaP be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4, Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, . as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture In which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates.' In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent fir Patrolman, provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this seatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an. American flag merchant vessel or Vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomiuaiion, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hrld such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12tb and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist Of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is unabie to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec­ retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results aball be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by -Fi- a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting banded to the member who shall thereupon sign his nams! called for that purpose at Headquarters Port on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate), to* (b> After its election, the Committee shall immediately gether with his book number, and ballot number. ThO, go into session. It shall determine whether the person portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed! has submitted his application correctly and possesses the shall then be remo.ved, placed near the roster sheet, and | necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a the member shall proceed to the voting site. report listing each applicant and his book number under (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab*. the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be iishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem* < marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ her may vote in privacy. ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold th* marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion It in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except at by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of Iht ing after their election. At this meeting, it shaU be read election year and shall continue through December 31sl«, and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ Bulletin Board in each port days legally recognized in the city In which the Port (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the affected is located. If November Ist or December 31st Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized In at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter a Port in the city in which that Port is located, the bal­ containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air loting period in such Port shall commence or terminatt^ mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified^ appli­ as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall mence at 8:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the that, or Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular '• and, continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue mittee's election-. It is the Tesponsibility of the applicant until 7:30 PM. to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, Section 4. Foils Committees without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of th# appear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct, of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting his application or argue for his qualification. for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough standing the prov* <ns of Article XXIV, Section 2, o» to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) mem-' the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its hers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the; election. said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM> (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, In the with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obliga­ case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present in which event, the one so previously classified shall then during this time period. It shall be the responsibUity be deemed qualified. of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purposa le) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall colled ments, of Section 1-A of Article XII. all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stub* of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes* Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and the bal.ot records and files kept by the Port Agent! and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial pu.mbers ani' to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre-: information and instructive comments not Inconsistent sponding serial numbers on the (roster, and then com*; with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified pare the serial number and the.amounts of ballots used! candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within with the vet fication list, as corrected, and ascertain each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly amount, represent the difference between what appears Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast on the veritication list, as corrected, and the ballots used. down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dll* Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed on each ballot, sufficient to jpermit each member voting to by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate com* voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the tnents thereon he desires, provided they are signed and number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given th« so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said Port Agent, to be presented at the next r«>t:ular meetin|^ Bill* number to be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secrets: ladt shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature Treasurer, wlio shall cause an. investigation to be mai forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No recommendations by th'* Secretary-Treasurer. A majority others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as vote of the membership shall determine wha) action, tf indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as In­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ dicated in Article I. ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure tnai the balloi^ Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall no| amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized la of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe tb# rate records of the ballots sent him an4. shall inspect and lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified membe: sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the only tq^vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether the; amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer are in good Standing, stamp their book with the wt.. as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure tha immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ proper registration on the roster takes placq, collect urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preservf amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decorum at the voting site and viciniti the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ thereof. All members and others affiliated with the UnlOR ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Commii voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded when called upon, in the preservation of order aoi for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer decorum. shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors of. at all times be available to any member asking for in­ irregularities la any one day's balloting affecting all thf' spection of the same at Headquarters. balloting in any port, the following procedure shall bi (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, observed: and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committal^ distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro*' that any member may write in the nande or names of any vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the balIo| member .or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots thereU Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. in an envelope, or envelopes, as requiriB, which shaS (d> No member may vote without, displaying - his then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committef Union Book, in which there shall be placed, an appro­ shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of t^ priate notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both said envelope or envelopes, with their book numb.rs nMft prior to being handed a ballot, A ballot shall then be to their signatures. The Committee shaU also placf tlii �Sapplementwjr—>Pire Fhre date and name of the Port on the said envelope or en­ velopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, thct the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of thOKv ballots are enclosed In the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted In that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to Insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing Inscribed thereon. In which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed In a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mall, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be dis­ charged from Its duties until this mailing Is accomplished and evldencv of mailing or delivery Is fumishe"^. the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept In the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxe" In an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have re­ ceived, and all the stubs collected both for the da} and those turned over to It. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all -.he aforesaid ma­ terial. shall not release any of It until duly called for, and shall Insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mall or delivered In person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection. Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. ra» On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, m addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and nut used are enclosed there\vith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the Com­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his slgnatuce and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from theij duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery Is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept. In the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port Is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth In Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIll shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members.. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each ctf the three departments .of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting In ^December of the election year. No Officer, Port Agent, :Patrolman. or candidate for office, or the Job of Port fAgent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this 'Committee. In addition- to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth In complete detail, the results of the election. Including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down Into Port totals. The Ta.ly.ng Committee shall be permitted access to the elec» 0-1 records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at Its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pvrt'nent details. The Tallying Committee Is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member " ho claims an Illegal denial of the right to vote. If It finds the protest invalid. It shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest 'valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be bad no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical. effective, and Just, but which terms. In any event, shall Include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained In this Article. Protests may be made only In writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of Its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of Its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth In this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by It unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, In any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing stand'Dy rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt Its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum In attendance, which quorum Is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the termination of balloting and to Insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom. If any, shall be open to any member, provided he obseri'es decorum. In no event shall the Issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying "-.mmittee be delayed beyond the January 15th Imme­ diately subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, In the event such meeting Is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, In the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to i.. Section 5(c) of this Aitlcle and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not Include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results ot the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section S(f). the closing report shall be accepted as finaL (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore; going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents In each such Port shal] have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5(c). Insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all In the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required icf Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The !Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule Indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in. its closing report. The form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report Is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of. and deemed accepted and fi. -l, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount Is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly.Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or Job Involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for particular office or Job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results deemed final end ac­ cepted as provided' in this Article. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of'the Polls Com­ mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters Is located. Polls Committee reports shal) be entered in the minutes of the Port where It functions. (c). The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume h'- office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2(a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will • faithfully execute the duties of ^ of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer. Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. �1?.'.' '.'y ;.,. .. SuppteinentaiT—Pare Sbt rwv iJ:- : 11' \I'J r I 1^'- II: |&- mV' fet: ;-iBP-. Section 2. Qnarterly Financial Committee. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall be elected at the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Fort Agent. Patrolman or em­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ bers present at the meeting provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting held at 10:00 A.M. the next business day following the tegular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five members, of which threj shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the Port where 'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from ^ Trial Committee deci­ sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ mittee. Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on the number of those who may attend. Section 6. Meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from • the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Section 7. Delegates, As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ vention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with lecommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during thit meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be AKTICLE XV TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writ­ ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request tlie Fort Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After pre.sentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular- meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accu.sdd. who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent (ci A hew trial shall be recommended if the Appeals evidence and. shall not be bound by the rules of evidence Committee finds^fa) that kny member of the Trial Com­ required by. courts of taw but may receive all relevant mittee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the ac­ testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, cused was not adequately Informed of the details of the at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a charged offense, which resulted in his not having been proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not given a fair trial. exist. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to support a Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ the trial except that the accused shall have the right to missed. cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may punishment. select any member to assist him in his defense at the Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the decision and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. time the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ published and shall have them sent to each Port in time tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. that the charges do not adequately inform him of what He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of their last known address, or notify them in person. £uch commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be the Appeals Committee shall stand. based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the number of witnesses produced. Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ Section 5. 'The Trial Committee shall make findings as vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in will insure a fair hearing to the accused. the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ addressed to their last known address, of the results of mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth Section 17. where the trial took place, while a copy^ thereof shall be in Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ son or by mail .addressed to their last known addresses. Union of North America, and the rights of, and The findings shall include a statement that the rights of tional procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary Union to take all steps within their constitutional power of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to to carry ouf the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, without properly requesting a 'Postponement, the Trial upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Committee may hold its trial without his presence. ARTICLE XVI Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations OFFENSES AND PENALTIES to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ regular meeting. ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of bership: the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. the overthrow of the Government of the United States Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall by force; (b> Acting as an informer against the interest of the be discussed. The meeting.shall then vote. A majority Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; vote of the membership of the Union shall; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent, of the Company (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or against the interests of the membership or the Union; (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ to destroy the Union, tions, Of Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the 'd) Order a new trial after finding that substantial jus­ tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to a event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or tation and subsistence. Seetion 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any a fine of $50.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results erty of the value in excess of $50.00; (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, thereof to be sent to each accuse'' and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or joh« elective or not, who is under effective punishme.nt may appeal in the fol­ within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ lowing manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or notice of the decison of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port functions; (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or which shall then beqome part of the minutes. An Appeals election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer ' is charged vdth the duty of presenting the before-men­ are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false tioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity any written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he tions which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall.be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written ment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for. employment peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the e\idence and arguments before it It may grant ad­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for journments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving sideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall evidence of Union affiliation, with IntOnt to deceive; (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions those duly authorized to make such ordeys during time . y .. and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to suspension from the rights and privileges of membership by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ for two (2) years, or a fine of $M.OO, or both: (a) V/ilfully misappropriating or misusing Uniop prop­ stantial evidence to support sucli a finding and, in such 'V case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; . (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, ings as to the weight of evidence. (bi In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualiflca- ~ tions required therefor; .. mended. v'-i' �Sapptemcntaiyr'^Paga Seveji (e) Misconduct dating any meeting or otiier offldal therewith may be Issued and take effect only after ap­ Union Ihroceeding. or bringing the Union into disreputo proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to bb Union policy. by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article: (d) Refusal or negligent failure to. carry out orders of Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. make special exceptions .or rules for any company or Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the vessel, for organizational purj^oses, whether covered by following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a a contract or not ARTICLE XXIII fine of $50.00: QUORUMS (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ or pay-offs; (b> Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a Port shall be six members. tives at pay-off; Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port ' (c) Disorderly cbnduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in "^shail be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall discharging their duties; be a majority of those eligible to attend. (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ (f) Gambling in the Union Hail; in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who^ has committed an offense those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rjghts under this Constitution and to pay the in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, tive of the Union. .. , , . effective unless the quorum Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and shall not be official and poiicies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member MEETINGS at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the to which it~l)r its members are entitled, by bringing the following night. In the event a quorum is not present at member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of Lhe pertinent port shall post­ this Constitution. . . , pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, of any future regular meeting. Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called members, officials and jdb holders. ARTICLE XVII only at thendirection of the Port Agent. No special meet­ PUBLICATIONS ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. This Union may publish such pamphlets. Journals, news­ and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at papers, magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV sucYf manner as may be determined, from time to time, AGENTS' CONFERENCE by a majority vote of the membership. Section I. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agen^jr' ARTICLE XVUl BONDS Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ Conferences during the year. The time and place of each quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. may be determined, from time to time, by a niajority vote These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. of the membership. ARTICLE XIX A majority vote of the membership shall determine when EXPENDITURES such emergency exists. ^ Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and ' to expenditurts to be made or expenses* to be incurred prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union and incu^ such expenditures and expenses as lie within policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority . the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ vote of the membership provided such recommendation ticle XI of this Constitution. id'Tiot inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu, Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ARTICLE XXVI apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned RELATING THERETO with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ sede, to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles dealt with herein, the term "incapacity." shall mean any illness or condition preventing the affected person from X and XI. ARTICLE XX carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence INCOME from the United States; or suspension from office or Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income However, nothing contained in this,Article shall be deemed derived from any other legitimate" business operation or to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than other legitimate source. one job and/or office, in which <)vent no incapacity shall Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the out obtaii)ing an official Union receipt, signed and dated. one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the It shall be ihe duty of the member to demand such re­ time during which the circumstances exist. ceipt. , Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not a ballot'conducted under such general rules as may be caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro* and shall include failure to perform the functions of any vjded that: office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ (a) The ballot must be secret. sion' from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. jority of the valid ballots cast. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates the term, '^majority vote of the me.nbership," shall mean , of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an' tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of definition shall, prevail notwithstanding that one or more accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For i)e calculated accordingly. tbat purpose of tbis section, the term ."regularly scheduled ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION meeting-night at which the pertinent vote may take place" This Union, by majoHty vote of the membership, may shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser period within which a vote must be taken in accordance ta) The Constitution capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than with: (b) Union policy, and meapbership. By majority vote of tt\e membership, the (O Custom and usage of the Union Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident In the indicated priority. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this .Con­ not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation: <c) the right of and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation "majority vote of the membershjp." shall refer to the and, the fees required for such affiliation. In no event majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." over members, or be termed a member. Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the ARTICLE XXlI holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section 1. The formulation of shipping rules shall not ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship­ be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever Is duly ping rules governing the details of-the assignments of acting in such .office or job. jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed , 1 to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year la which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. The first election year shall be , deemed to be 1954. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as amended up through August 1951. . Section 9. The term, "member in good standing," shall mean a member not In arrears or under suspension or sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ cated. the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. The teiA, "membership book," shall mean any official certificate issued as evidence of .Union mem­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. ARTICLE XXVIl AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended In the following manner: ^ Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed .amend­ ment shall be forwarded to aii Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Headiarters is located. This Committee shall be composed six members, two from each Department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a niajority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. - The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or. recommendations, and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote' of the_ membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (C members, twO from each of the tiiree (3) departments of the Union, elected from Heaiqrarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. Section 3. If-approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. ARTICLE XXVIII TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations • and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to operations and activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the_ interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and . other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shnll be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in accordance udth the provisions hereof. Section 8. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ cluding .those with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption of this Constitution, they shall focecute the powers and functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration date of the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Article XIH, only insofar as they apply to election of Officials, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect the first election year. - S -'3 �CONSTITUTION of !^'= • ARTICLE XlV-Other Elections: SLtT"! ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: Mte''t^e •&•#-.• chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. name of the union afid defines its general powers, •f' A rsTi^i c II A£M* A* Provides for affiliation of the AtAKTICLC 11—AUlliaflOn: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XV-Trjals and Appeals: El|h1"o/"vSy member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for piresenting charges to the membership—Provides for election of fisvemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to repriesentation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: 4fyir,'dX";uJe7:SS set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay duea because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV-Reinstatemen»: ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: , fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. statement of dismissed members.. ARTICLE y-Dues and InlHafion Fee: g£'g'd'u?i schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE XVII-Publicalions: ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: lication of a hewspaper and other literature. Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ADTI/'*IC V\/ill Provides for bonding of officers AKI iVwLC AYIII—DOnaS: and employes o£.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE VII—System of Organization: ARTICLE XIX-Expendilures: ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. V cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE Vlli-Officers: \ ADTI^I C VY Defines the Union's sources of inAKIICLC AA income: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment piay be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives memtership power to set up general rules-for asse^ment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. ARTICLE IX-Ofher ElecHve gates and members of certain committees must be elect^ by the membership. ARTICLE X-Duties of Eledive Officers: Sute'Si ARTICLE XXI-Degi-ees of Membership: the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides proc^ure for filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. < ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. shall be six members and the quorum lot* a.regular Port meeting shall be seven members. Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen-shall serve for two-year t^ms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—^Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetings: every Other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. - ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office: ZM'&Z •- ARTICLE XXV-Agenf's Conference: SSiifJSir: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. . ence of Port Agents to .be called by the Secretary-TresAurar. ARTICLE XXVI-DeflnWons! ARTOE XIJI-Electlons: ' 'i* •• of the.Cmstitution. election of * six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidate' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estabhshes safeguarife for the right of a member to nominate himself to ofiSce. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for electiqni of Polls Committees to conduct elections and ^ Committee, including ifiembers; from New; York, Baltiznore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tal^ " / -ti" ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenfs: sdtution by the mend>ership. ARTICLE XXNmi--Traniit»n Cleu$e!SlS»,fSi.S p^actic^ and procedures to regiUMibh by '-S- itri: h> .> tux: ^ � 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 3, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: EXPECT RULE ON PHS FATE NEXT WEEK ‘DUMP ROBIN VOTE’, NMU BEGS COURT TRAMP ASSAIL AMCOAL CHARTERS BOOST FOR SHIPPING SEEN IN US OIL IMPORT SLASH SIU-HIWD WELFARE INCREASES BENEFITS NAVY PILOT RESCUED BY CLAIBORNE HERMAN COOPER AND ‘LIDFORD LAW’ SUPERTANKER READIED FOR SIU SHIP CO. TRANSFERS, SHIPPING AID HIGH ON CONGRESS’ LIST DON’T REGULATE MY FUNDS’, BISS CRIES UK SHIP TRANSFER BAN STALLED BY US POSITION, BRITISH IMPLY SIU DRIVE IN BALTIMORE SPREADS, AWAIT NEW VOTE CP DROPS ‘WORKER’; FRONTS TO FORE? SIU VICTIM ‘CRITICAL’ IN BAR SHOOTING SUMMARY OF EVENTS IN 1957 CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/03/1958 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. XX, No. 1  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5aae9c0125df570763e8bd6d4f4c4aeb.PDF 1190f722da19000b8646c3d313eb355f PDF Text Text % • OFFICIAL ORGTAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •• "rt . . :• i: • •• 1% :l • '.J' l'- • ; • •'k- • - ji -Story On Page 3 US Budget OKs Hospital Funds Story On Page 2 1- Seafarer Tony Skillman tries to comfort Mrs. %JwwCfS POMO€B» Harold Hammer after loss of her 3-month-old baby in a fire. Skillman, who lives nearby, rescued the Brooklyn mother and two other children. (Story on Page 7.) r /r-f: ;ivV! Dramatic ph hoto from Bents Fort shows CO Mercy Flighi. fP# 'copter pulling aiii iin Seafarer Ponald Quinn (in basket) to get him to New Orleans for emergency treatment. Photo by Seafarer Joseph Lewallen. (Story on Page 10.) IN THIS ' Behind'the Robin Line Story' fUe filc& OFf)M01¥^SIPBtr ISSUE ; PA6ES ' WIOK If MIEIICit' U.A.VK r'U .^•9^ ^ * 1 8-9 • �John Hopkins, SIU Veteran, Dies At 97 Save Hospital $$ One of the first members of the SIU to receive disability benefits, Seafarer John C. Hopkins, passed away last month at the age of 97. A former chief steward, Hopkins was a charter member of the SIU-* — _ and a veteran of nearly 80 him to retire on the union's dis­ ability benefit The new budget represents a cut this week's budget message on other maritime unions undoubtedly years' seatime. He died in his "John loved the SlU and could WASHINGTON—Seamen's protests over proposed cutbacks In US marine hospital serv­ ices have successfuUv sidetracked renewed budgetary fire on the 160-year-old program, for the second year hi a row, the President has recommended a $44.4 million hospital appropriation, virtually assur--* ing operation of all existing grams suffered many sharp cut­ by PHS all over the country. Pro­ facilities. backs in the face of the stress in tests by Seafarers and members of contributed heavily to this result, apartment in New York from nat­ never turn in his book," Mrs. C. ural causes. •Survey' Requested White, his niece, said. "He always Hopkins started sailing with his claimed the SIU did right by him Last September, after a one-year lapse in so-called ec<momy moves and he would stick with the against the hospitals, the Budget union all the way." But the last Bureau requested PHS to-^mderfew years were the hardest for take a "survey" of the possibility him, she said, fob he felt a dCep of shutting down four hospitals, sorrow at the passing of the oldproviding "adequate" private medi­ timers who sailed with him during cal facilities could bd substituted the "early years." in the affected areas. At the time, John had retired his book in the ax was threatened for hospitals Decendber, 1951, but showed up in Chicago, Memphis and Detroit, at headquarters a few weeks' later in addition to Savannah. with- $20 to "pay my way." This This proposal drew Immediate was in spite of the fact that his fire from the SIU and other marl only income at the time was a $40 time unions, and subsequently monthly Social Security check. came under attack from the AFLSix months later he helped inau­ WASHINGTON—The slump-ridden maritime industry CIO Maritime Trades Department gurate the newly-adopted SIU dis­ ability benefit. He received the can take heart from two proposals which would give a shot and file AFL-CIO itself. A large body of medical experts is in $150 a month disability-pension In the arm to shipping under the "50-50" rule. The Presi­ agreement that no private contract until his death. dent's budget calls for over * set-up could substitute for the A union man from the start, First Seafarer to collect dis­ $1 billion more in foreign aid arm to the hard pressed American far superior PHS facilities. Hopkin's pride in the SIU- was ability benefits, John Q. i-lopThe Budget Bureau's "survey" and legislation has been intro­ tramp oargo trade. Under the terms known to all. In introducing him kins, M pictured at headquar­ duced which would add another of the act, all of the goods come move came right after adjourn­ to the membership at a headquar­ billion to the $ale of siuplus agri­ under the "50-50" law which re­ ment by Congress, which had ters meeting in June, 1952. ters meeting in June, 1952, A&Q cultural commodities overseas. quires that one half of the food earlier approved the original $44.4 Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall said Neither of these proposals, of sold must be carried by American- million figure recommended by the mother, a stewardess on the old that John was "one of the brothers President, an amount somewhat Merchant Miners Line, way back who through the lean years and course, would take effect until next flag vessels. The tramps, up until now, have over $5 million higher than the in 1873 at the age of 13. He joined the fat ones always put his heart . July. The foreign aid budget calls for constituted the hardest-hit segment hospitals had received for several the SIU when it was first formed and soul into the union." $3,940,000,000, only slightly higlier of the privately-owned merchant years. The appropriation in 1956 and sailed with the union until "I've always gotten a fair break was slightly over $39 million. 1952, when age and sickness forced from the SIU," John told the mem­ than what the President asked for fleet. last year. However, at that time bers. "Too many of these younger Congress, in a budget-cutting boys don't know what it was like mood, sliced it back by one billfon. way back when I started sailing." This figure includes military aid, When the SIU Welfare Plan's technical assistance and other pro­ disability benefit started in May, WASHINGTON—A political "gold rush" is in the making that will make the California grams. Foreign aid cargoes are 1952, Hopkins called the checks carried under "50-50" provisions. rush of 1849 seem like a tea party. Politicos all around the country are idready rubbing their a "godsend." With the additional Thye Amendment hands in anticipation of the bonanza. benefit fund from the SIU, "living The authorization for continuing will be easy." He was a familiar According to "US News and"^" : the sale of surplus food and com­ World Report," the floodgates go in skirting the tax laws, gave reflected the "private opinion" of sight to the welfare Plan office modities destined to run out June tiave been opened by a deci­ no special prominence to it. The the bank's officials and there was -staff at 11 Broadway, NYC, for up 80, 1958, would be boosted by a sion of the us Tax Court which corporation "execs" who watch for "no reason why we shouldn't ex­ to a couple of years ago he would billion and extended under an sideswipes stop in himself to pick up , his the long-standing rule such items will know a good thing press it." amendment proposed by Senator of the Bureau when they spot it and too much Supporters of TVA claim they checks. of Internal Revenue Thye of Minnesota. The Thye that outright political contribu­ gloating might even cause a row. don't dispute the bank's right to A number of yoimger Seafarers amendment proposes increasing tions are not tax-deductible. From put but its opinions in such adver­ attended John's wake and fimeral The prospects now are that a the amount of surplus food com­ now on, corporations and individ­ stream of cash contributions via tisements, but don't see why the at St. Charles Roman Catholic modities that can be sold from uals who want to help fill the cam­ the business ad route will start public has to pay for them. Church in Manhattan. four to five billion dollars and ex­ paign coffers-of their political fa­ pouring into political party treas­ tending the authorization until vorites—or play it safe by throw­ uries not only for the 'national June 30, 1960. ing something to all sides — no party convention in presidential Originally started to help de­ longer have to tax their Ingenuity election years, but also every time plete the food surplus stocks here to do so. some county or locality chairman and to aid nations friendly to the The gimmick is a paid ad in a finds his funds running low. He United States, the bill was political convention journal or pro­ can now stage a local party "con­ amended last year to permit sales gram. A recent Tax Court ruling vention" complete with a plush to certain Iron Curtain nations. says the cost of placing a "business printed program and other trim­ You would expect that anybody with a tainted political past This measure was designed to aid advertisement" in these publica­ mings. weak Communist nations in break, tions is tax-deductible even though like Joe Curran's would have enough sense to keep his mouth At first sight, there appears to ing away from Russian domination. the ad Isn't devoted to describing But the bill prohibits direct sales the company's products. It's a be no limit on how much can be shut. But the NMU President insists on striking lofty moral with Russia, Red China or any area "business expense" as long as the spent on such ads by businessmen. poses, even if the pose con- ^ controlled by the Chinese Com­ firm's name Is mentioned even if It may be. expected that a natural tradicts the facts. Here's a actions . . . does not change our extension of this principle will be dedication to the goal of unity,.." munists. most of the ad space is used to to exempt business ads in pro^ real beaut—-wherein Curran Maybe Curran really is an au­ The extension of the siu-plus act praise a polifical party. grams for political dinners, rallies thority on Communist treachery. attempts to achieve the ultimate by would also come as a shot in the The news magazine, in reporting and the like. We'd have to concede, from the rec­ posing as the true apostle of mari­ the decision in a regular column In the same field of business tax time. unity and comparing those ord, that-^he should have greater that tells how far businessmen can deductions, backers of public familiarity with the subject than power programs such as the Ten­ who oppose him to the Communist those who have been on the-outsidoJan. 17, 1958 VoUXX, No. 2 nessee Valley Authority are trying enemies of mankind. in consistent opposition to Com­ to block efforts of a New York, In his regular full page sermon munism. After aR, he did cotton bank to write off paid ads rapping to the faithful in the ..January 2 up to one of the Soviet Union's top TVA as a legitimate "business ex­ "NMU PUot" Curran says- his posi­ hatchet men, Vassily Kuznetsov, pense" for tax purposes. The bank tion in maritime is similar to that whom he. described as an "out­ PAVI HAIX, Stcfelary-Treaturer said its ad campai^ against TVA of the United States in interna­ standing trade unionist," and he TAMPA—Shipping in the port Bnanz BMHS. editor. nniHAim SCAtional affairs, while the rest of the did manage to dash off to Moscow aiAH. Art editor. BMBUAH Aamm. btwa was on the slow side during the f^ACK, AL HASKIH. JfOBH BBAZH,. Staff past two weeks but shows signs of maritime labor movement, the SIU in 1945, to hail the Number One Writert. But Moout, OuU Area Repr«in particular, is likened to the So­ master of Communist treachery, picking up in the futuge. gantativ. viet Union. The Madaket (Waterman) was We regret that lack of space none other than "Big Joe" Stalin, as iMMitd bIWMkly at tha haadquartan the only vessel paying off during Here's how Curran put it: "The the "great and wise" leader of the in this issue prevents us from , MM Saafarars Infamatlonal Union, Atfantic a Oulf Diatrlct, APL-CIO, *75 Fourth the period. The Wacosta, Hastings, printing another article in the fact that the United States de­ Soviet. So much for his qualifica­ Avenue Brooklyn 3S, NY. Tel. HYaelnth series on the role of Herman nounces Communist treachery and tions as an authority on Communist MMt. Intarad at tacond class matter Citrus Packer (Waterman); Alcoa at tha Pott Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar Roamer (Alcoa); Gateway City, E. Cooper 'in the labor move­ fights it on all fronts certainly doea treachery, He spoke well of the . Sm Act of Aug. 24, 1912. Aziea City and the. Fairland (Pan- ment. Watch future issues of not change the fact that'our coun­ best of them. Atlantic) were in transit. All ves­ the SEAFARERS LOG. try's main aim is to achieve peace At times, this "authority" has sels were reported in good order. ... the fact that we fight.. . SIU (Continued on pBg3 IS) pf only $90,000 from the previous hospital outlay. Thus the Bureau of the Budget has apparently aban­ doned, for the time being, plans to force a shutdown of four hospitals. Including Savannah, in a move to­ ward piecemeal destruction t>f the program. Other domestic welfare pro: ;i • defense allocations. Other cuts were deferred for another year, and there is no assurance that this will not be the case with the Pub­ lic Health Service hospitals also. However, there appears to be no cause for immediate concern over the fate of the 16 hospitals and 124 outpatient facilities maintained $2 Billion More in Aid, Surplus Sales Proposed Big Biz Politieal 'Ads' Tax-Free Cur ran Discourses On Red treachery Iff r: SEAFARERS LOG M• Tampa Sees Better Days Herman E. Cooper fe'•> �BtAfAKEttS tec jruiiurriT,ltH . Unable to admit to the fact that two NMU members on the Robin Trent had voted for the SlU, the NMU resorted to its only out, lying about the results. Here's how the NMU "Pilot" mishandled the story: "SIU had 20 members in the crew. All voted. SIU wodnd up with 20 votes. NMU had 17 votes. Two NMU votes were chal­ lenged. Two votee were voided." [Our underscore] "NMU wound up with 13 votes." ^All well and good. The only trouble is that the two voided votes were not NMU votes as the "Pilot" implies, biit doesn't dare say outright. The "Pilot" merely says "two votes" were voided. The voided ballots were cast b^ Seafarers, as is well known to all who were present.. _ . Simple arithmetic says that with SIU members casting 20 votes and losing two of them because of improper markings on the bal­ lots, the SIU would have wound up with 18 votes, and the NMU with 15 votes, having lost two on challenges. The actual count was SIU—20, NMU—13. The only possible way that the SIU could have gotten those 20 votes end the NMU dropped off from 18 to 13 was because two NMU members voted for the SIU. I-' Victory On Hood Completes Rout Of NMU Raid In Fleet The collapse of the National Maritime Union raid on Seafarers' jobs in tiie Robin Line appeared virtu^y assured this week as the SIU completed its sweep of the eighth and last ship to vote in the fleet. Seafarers on the Robin •* pending the outcome of further Hood rolled up a 26 to 1 polled by a fleet-wide total of up, court action. The court last week to 62 for the NMU. margin for the SIU in a La­ 190Thevotes NMU embarked on a new reserved decision on the NMU re­ but at the same time refused bor Board election on this tactic on the Hood when it ordered quest, the seven' NMU crevraaembers to bar voting on the Robin Hood ship Wednesday in New aboard, not to vote, but to charge as scheduled. York. The SIU has thus Ihey were being "intimidated." NMU had also sought a reversal won seven of the eight ships Six of the seven followed instruc­ of SIU certification on the Robin FMB Ready To Reeall Two More Coal Vessels WASHINGTON—A routine annual review of a dozen bareboat charters wanted by the Government a year ago may spark a sharp reduction in the tonnage still held by American Coal Shipping. The charter review by the ballyhoo about a super-duper coal allowed ACS to return the Abbe Federal Maritime Board export fleet, tha company has instead. One ship of the ten others never had more than seven ships whose charters are up for review would apply to two ACS ships under its banner and seldom has and ten vessels held by seven other companies. ACS now has five char­ tered ships, four of which have been in lay-up for periods of up to several months and the fifth one, the Thomas Paine, is expected to be idled, on her return. This would leave only one ship, the Coal Miner, in actual operation and, ironically enough, it has been carrying only grain for months. One other coal JHip, the Cleveland Abbe, has already been returned to the Gcvemment. Despite all its it lud all of them in service at the same time. The FMB proceeding, under which the agency is obligated to review the terms of its charters and the performance by the char­ terers, will determine whether it Travel On US Ships A 'Must' For Gov't Men WASHINGTON — Starting the New Year off right, the General Accounting Office has issued a re­ minder to all Government person­ nel that aU travel on official busi­ ness inust be done on US ships. The GAO published a set of amended regulations to avoid repe­ tition of an "incident" last sum­ mer when the State Department .was slapped down for trying to have American diplomats travel on foreign ships. Long hostile to the US shipping industry, the State Department had to abandon its plan when the Comp­ troller General cited it as a direct violation of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act. The plan was to have the new US ambassador to the Nether­ lands and his predecessor travel to and from their posts at US Gov­ ernment expense on Holland-Amer­ ican Line ships. The proposal was regarded as a typical State Department effort to buy good will abroad at the ex­ pense of the US.shipping industry. Under the amended GAO rules, the use of American-flag vessels is required "whether the transporta­ tion expenses are borne directly by the United States or reimbursed to the traveler," This would .thus cover even' those cases where a Government official used his own funds for travel expenses with the intention of seeking reimburse­ ment later. = Oscar "Biack!e" Stevens ts one of oldtimers still on fob. He's aboard Coal Miner. ~ is desirable to allow the charters to be continued foi another 12month period. In the face of the current cargo slump, it is likely some or all of them will be re­ turned to the Government by the end of February. All told, there are some 40 Government ships on bareboat to private operators at the present time. Coal ships involved in the char­ ter review are the Casimir Pulaski and the Walter Hines Page. The Pulaski was actually called back earlier, but the maritime board No SIU Pickets in Savannah In the year^end review ap­ pearing on the back page of. the January S, 1958, edition of ^e. SEAFARERS LOG, the statement appeared that Sea<! farers picketed American Coal ships in New York, Baltimore and Savannah In protest against company discrimina­ tion. Actually, the SIU pick­ eted the coal ships In New York and Baltimore, but not in tihe Georgia port. . was returned prior to the an­ nouncement of the FMB proceed­ ing. In separate action, the board turned down a demand by tramp ship operators to pull back all the Government ships held by Ameri­ can Coal and other operators since there is adequate privately-owned tonnage available for immediate hire. In rejecting the tramp bid, the board indicated it would pro­ ceed in normal fashion to review outstanding charters as their oneyear terms expired. Regarding American Coal spe­ cifically, the tramps, with an NMU operator as principal spokesman, had argued that a board review of the ACS case was more than eight months overdue. He pointed out that when the coal company was originally granted charters in October, 1956, it had pledged to place orders for new or converted ships and had still not taken any steps to do so. Th| protest noted that the Government had given ships to ACS as a "stopgap" measure only. tions but NMU' member Charles R. Jones, OS, cast the lone vote for the NMU. Two of the 28 SIU «ligibles were challenged, leaving the SIU vrith 26 votes. It seems quite obvious that the NMU embarked on this step to avoid repetition of the NMU disaster on the Trent where two NMU men helped the SIU win the ship by voting SIU. Uncertain of how NMU men on the Robin Hood would go, the NMU decided that the safest thing to do was to avoid a vote showdown. The NMU is now engaged in a series of delaying actions before the National Labor Relations Board and in the courts to upset the results obviou^ to all but the NMU leadership. NMU members' contempt of their own union's raidting tactics were exposed when the two NMU men on the Robin Trent cast their votes for the SIU. (See story, upper left). NMU managed to win only one vessel in the fleet, the Robin Mow­ bray. It succeeded after getting 11 Seafarers fired and replaced through the NMU hall. Despite NMU delaying actions, Robin Line Jobs went back up on SIU shipping boards more than a month ago when SIU replacements were dispatched from New York for the Robin Locksley. This ves­ sel was covered by an initial NLRB order certifying SIU bargaining rights on the first four ships polled. The Robin Mowbray was later certified for the NMU. An NLRB certification order re­ storing SIU bargaining rights on two other Robin ships is still held MEBA Plans Gt Lakes Drive At Spring Fit-Out CLEVELAND—Preparations for a coordinated organizing drive on the Great Lakes have been stepped up by the Marine Engineers BeneQcial Association and other unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO Maritime out that the region contains a vast Trades Department. organizing potential, perhaps as Spokesmen for the Int'l many as 25,000 workers by the time Brotherhood of Longshoremen and other MTD-affiliated unions told the MEBA Great Lakes District convention that their unions would participate in drives in the area. The MEBA said its drive would start with tha spring fit-out Pledging complete support to the MEBA drive, IBL Secretary-Treas­ urer E. L, Slaughter informed the engineers that success could best be assured through a coordinated drive by all MTD members. Plans for a coordinated cam­ paign on the Great Lakes were launched last December at the 7th Convention of the Maritime Trades Department MTD leaden pointed the St. Lawrence Seaway is in full swing. Besides preparing for its organ­ izing drive, the MEBA convention took steps to strengthen Local 101, and to estabUsh departments for servicing its membership. Nom­ inations were also accepted for local officials. . Local 101 was established last year to serve as the sole MEBA union bn the Great Lakes. It has added new members through suc­ cessful organizing'and by receiving members from former MEBA lo­ cals in Buffalo and Detroit, which were dissolved recently. Elirk, Robin Gray, Robin Locksley wd Robin Sherwood despite the obvious preference by these crews for SIU representation. The men on these ships gave the NMU only 13 votes out of a total of 121 bal­ lots cast. Besides the temporary stalemate in the courts, NMU is barred by a sepai'ate injunction from further picketing of either Robin Line or Moore-McCormack ships. The na­ ture of NMU "picketlines" in vari­ ous ports was exposed when Curran sent NMU replacements through its- own lines to man some of the ships. The SIU originally petitioned for an election on the eight Robin ships when Mooremack, which had bought them earlier, began calling replacements from the NMU and forced SIU men to work under tha inferior NMU contract. Robin Line had previously been under SIU contract since 1941. Senators Get Warning On Labor Quiz WASHINGTON — An informal meeting between members of tha McClellan committee and top lead­ ers of the AFL-CIO was held here early this week with labor spokes­ men reportedly warning the com­ mittee men not to turn their inves­ tigation into an anti-labor crusade. According to newspaper reports, AFL-CIO President George Meany informed the committee that if it started on fishing expeditions into areas that had nothing to do with crime and corruption, such as un­ ion political activity and organizing, the committee would then arouse the hostility of the entire labor movement. , Meany, the reports said, was par­ ticularly critical of proposals by some committee members to use the hearing room as a forum against the UAW strike fight oh the Kohler company or against the union's efforts to obtain new con­ tracts from the powerful automo­ bile industry this year. The hosts for the informal gettogether were members of the Ethical Practices Conunittee, AFLCIO. Committee members who were present were A1 J. Hayes, Machinists; George Harrison, Rail­ way Clerks and David Dubinsky. Ladies Garment Workers. Others attending were AFL-CIO President Meany and SecretaryTreasurer William Schhitzler: Jacob Potofsky, Amalgamated Clothing Workers and AFL-CIO at­ torneys J. Albert WoU and Arthur J. Goldberg as well as Andrew Biemiller, legislative representative. 'J' I �jTi::;:rr,nii nyiVJ :- BMAFdMEmS lee •^4'•••- • Behind TKe Robin Line Story ' In March, it was announced that MooreMcGormack Lines had reached agreement to purchase the Robin Line and operate it as a division of Mooremack, Just as it operates the Paciflc-Argentine-Brazil Line as a separate division on the west coast, manned and contracted by SIU Pacific District crewmembers. That division has been under SIU west coast union contracts with Mooranack ever since Mooremack t t ^ took over the operation at the end of World War II from another company. In the AprU 11,1957, NMU "Pilot" When SIU headquarters learned of the iNMU President, Joseph Curran, in impending Robin sale, SIU officials met dii^ussing the subject of trade union with top officers of Mooremack, including Admiral Richard Lee, vice-president in ethical practices, declared^ "For men who call themselves tmion ofiScials - charge of operations, and Mr. William Moore, president of the company. Assur­ to sink to such levels because they are ances were given by Mr. Moore that Robin hungry for a contract legitimately won by Line would be operated as a separate di­ another union is certainly corruption vision of MooremiiCk and that the Ifi-year•Id SIU contract would be honored. But and should be so labeled by every trade the matter 4id not stand there. Curran unionist . . had his eye on the Robin Line jobs and ; On April 29, 1957, 18 days later, Curran he was prepared to launch a raid on the described in detail to his membership SIU to get them. how SIU contracted Robin Line ships ' At the April'29 NMU headquarters meeting in New York City, this is ex­ were "going to carry NMU members or actly what Curran said, from the official else"—ships which Seafarers -had sailed meeting transcript, about his plans for under an SIU union contract since 1941 Robin Line: after winning a National Labor Relations Board election the year before by a 199 Curran Announces Raid to one count. (The NMU then, was unable "Now we got another situation be­ to muster enough strength to get on the ginning to break and that's the Robin Line and, Moore-McCormack. Last ballot.) week you saw a piec^in the New The two Curran statements pretty well York Times which said the Maritime sum up the situation in Robin Line which Board had approved the purchase of is now drawing to a close with an over­ the Robin Line by Moore-McCormack. whelming SIU ballot victory, thanks to That story was a little premature, be­ Seafarers who stuck to their Robin Line cause Moore-McCormack had not yet jobs in the face of the severest pressures. bought the line. That story was OK Here is that stoiy: as far as approval of the board Is con­ cerned but they are still dickering SIU Since 1940 over the terms of the deal. We have The Robin Line, a subsidized ship op­ advised. Moore-McCormack that we erator on the South and East African run, will not tolerate any monkey business; had been first organized by the SIU in that if Moore-McCormack buys the 1939 and 1940. After the overwhelming line, whether they call it Robin Line SIU victory in the fleet and the signing of or anything else, as long as the bills the first contract a year later, collective are paid for by Moore-McCorinack, bargaining relationships were undisturbed ' as long as they operate the line,, until March of 1957. During that time. they're going to carry NMU members' Seafarers on the Robin Line ships, many or else!" (applause) "We tried to be of whom sailed regularly on that run and gentlemen in this si^ation like we had families in African'ports in some in­ did in the Southland." [Ed. note: stances, had built up seatime credit to­ Apparently he means South Atlantic ward various SIU Welfare Plan benefits and Steamship Corp.] "When the South­ seniority on hiring in SlU-contracted com­ land transportation turned over to panies. It was their job, welfare and the. United States Lines we offered seniority rights which Curran sought to . at that time to let those boys stay on discard in the kind of action which, to the ships and as they quit, we'd replace use Curran's own words, could be de­ them with NMU men; but the SIU scribed as "hungry for a contract legiti­ said, "We want everything' and thiy mately won by another union ..." got nothing. We took it all." lEd. From the AFL-CIO Constitution, Article Illt **SectioA 4, The integrUy of each • « . affiliate of this Federation shall be maintained and preserved. Each such'affiliate shall respect the estab­ lished bargaining relationship of every other affiliate ..." i HtlMI • 'Ji,. _l}'i:,»i SS ^ CuTiSo to navco a gat a.. in »..>««• Reproduction of oHiciql NMU transcript of the NMU headquarters meeting of April 29,1957, shows how NMU president Curran announced he was going to raid Robin Line and take the jobs away from Seafarers. note: This ia a bare-faced lie and distortion of the facta for the purpose of misinforming the NMU member­ ship. There was no such offer ever made by the NMU in reference to the South Atlantic ships.] "We were ready to make the same offer in Moore-McCormack because we knew this was brewing for months and months but when they came along and did what they did in American Coal, they get nothing now^ they get nothing." (applause) "I talked to the Admiral this afternoon,, Admiral Lee. and I warned him. I said, 'you got 30 Moore-McCormack ships,.you got 2 ships being built and if you monkey around with these God damn Robin Line ships and think you're going to put them in the dock and run them with SIU guys you got another think, coming. You'll have to make a deci­ sion between 30 tied-up ships and a lousy 6 ships [Ed. note: There were eight shipsJ that you gefflrom the Robin Line.' He'said, 'Don't get impa­ tient now, take your, time. It isn't com'pleted yet, don't get excited.' I wont get excited but you know the long­ shoremen are our friends, they are not the jhdends of the SIU" (applause) "so we'll see." DEd. note: Apparently he is referring here to the International Longshoremen's 'Association which had been ousted by* the AFL in 1953.1 ^ told Brother Kadash [NMU New York port agentl: when you talk to all those lesser lights in Moore-McCor­ mack keep telling 'em, keep telling 'em, that 'when you buy that Robin Line you bring them ships over here. You better get ready to man'em with NMU there'll be no monkey busi­ ness.' And he's [Kadash] doing it." (Ed. note: With the Robin beef looking good in Curran's eyes, Curran sought to build up Kadash by identifying him with a successful effort. However, when the beef tbok a turn for the worse from the NMU standpoint, Curran then brought in other NMU officials who are regarded as critics of the Curran-Kadash faction and NMU counsel Herman Cooper. Purpose of the step was to remove any onus of an unsuccessful beef from this faction alone.) Curran, of course, was trying to make it appear that the company would have to bow b^ore his "belligerency," but in fact, there was no problem for him. Moore-McCormack, as it developed, was ready to cooperate in his move to destroy the job rights of the Robin line seamen. It is well to remember that In the final analysis, the device that was wized upon to accomplish this end was concocted by company people, to assist him in bis job raid. phips. In their figuring, they sold the mem of the RoUn fleet short, as subeoaiucnt events showed. . In addition to this ffanmick, .Moore­ mack subsequently took two of the Robin Line ships and placed them on its Scan­ dinavian run, in efforts to imply that the Robin fleet no longer existed as a unit; so as to grease the path for a Mooremackwlde election. However, the company's own announcements specified that Robid Line was operated as a division of Moore­ mack and it was so acknowledged in the NMU "Pilot" as early as May 9 and again on May 27. , On May 2, the SIU; learning of the conspiracy, sent a wire to Mooremack in­ forming the company that the SIU was the bargaining agent for the eight ships and demandedv that the company "con­ tinue to recognise us as such." The SIU put the company on notice that failure to do so "Will constitute unfair labor prac­ tices." On May fi, the SIU received an answer ' from Admire) Lee embodying the gimmick cooked up by the AMMI-NMU-company advisors. The company's letter declnred: "I have explored the situation exhaustive­ ly with counsel and certain ethers whom I emuddered experienced in labor matters." (i.e., the AMfiH-NMU-company advisers referred-to above) ". . . (Tho consensus of opinion of all my advisers is that MooreMcCormack has acquired these vessels and that it is purely an accretion. "Under the circumstances, I consider that my collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union ... is binding upon us. *Tn your telegram yen have pointed aut the tenure rights ef the personnel now acquired by Us. We feel that they do have a right to their Jobs-and so long as Uiey continue to fill those jobs in a sea­ man-like manner this company will not be party to their discharge. I must ad­ vise, however, that replacements ... must be acquired . . . frosp the National Marltime Union . . ." . Curran's anxiety to get his hands on the Robin Line jobs was such that he did not wait for any SIU counteraction. He immediately opened a campaign to sub­ vert the men on the ships, or failing that to get them fired off their jobs so that NMU men could take over. A variety of approaches was used to get SIU men to take time off with the promise on the pari of NMU men who got on board as re­ placements to stand the Seafarers' watches for them—a common enough practice when men exchange vretches aboard ship. But as soon as the SIU men involved made any such arrangements for their watch, the NMU men would report them to the skipper and have the men fired and re­ placed by other NMU members. Through-" How Raid Was Planned out this period NMU men went aboard all That was how Curran annoimiced his Robin Line ships and demanded of the plans to his membership. Sometime company that SIU men be fired. around this meeting, possibly before it Other pressures placed on Seafarers in­ and certainly no later than May 8, there cluded the NMU-patented charge that the was a meeting of minds between the NMU, SIU was using "coercion" against Sea­ Mooremack, officers of the American Mer­ farers. As per the usual coincidence in chant Marine Institute and professional past NMU accusations of this nature, the advisers to Mcforemack and the Institute.. NMU officials who boarded Robin ships On the initiative of these advisers, the carelessly broke the news to specific SIU group came up with a gimmick. Instead crewmembers of "threats", to their fam­ of firing the crews of the eight ships as- ilies and quoted language used in phone was done in the South Atlantic case. It calls even before such phone calls were was agreed that the safe thing to do was made to the families of the Seafarers in­ to put the vessels under NMU contract volved. Here again, over-eager NMU of­ and allow the Seafarers to stay on board, ficials, anxious to deliver Robin Line as even though Curran had reported other­ Curran promised, got their timetables wise to his membership. mixed up. _ . , Seafarers on the South Atlantic ships . When the Seafarers got wise to this ap­ had been fired after the SIU had struck proach, Curran turned on the other face. South Atlantic and. put up picket lines. Wheedling letters were sent'to all Sea­ The group feared a similar move in Robin farers aboard the ships and to their Line and concocted this gimmick, among homes, offering them "the opportunity of other reasons, because they felt it would, applying ,for membership" in the NMU sidestep a strike. The group also figured and offering to waive initiation fees. "We that sooner or later, because of illness or feel sure" Curran's letter concluded: . ^. injnry, ttw need to see their families or "you will take advantage of this gener­ just pl^ exhaustion, the Seafarer-crews ous offer." ' " would leave the shlps^ one by Une, and.be SIU Files Petition replaced by NMU men,.^ving NMU the eontrol of the fleet. In any event, if an On August 9, the SIU filed its petition eleetien were called for, the adviscra figWith the National Labor Relations Board. •red that they could get a Mooremack The SIU petition called for either a shipCectwido ontt and swallow hp the BoMn by-ship election oy for a vote on Robin �SgJFJMEMg toe • P«f* Fir* cBgnncAT* or ^ Cbmme/ie/,to "®»nf UNE , glJtOf/W .g m ^ iMMEDtATELT ^ ® dwtaion of ^el, Dj 4.SQQQ HUMant •k ... Sign «h,doer of Mo6r*mack New York oHicet at 11 Broodway points op that Robin Line is ''a division of Moore-MeCormadc Lines," thus indicating entirely separate natu^re of Robin Une operations. * Lines as s unit. Tlie stiip-by-slilp peti­ tion was filed because there was the dis­ pute over the existence of the Robin Line as a unit and the company and NMU Iwth would argue that the unit was Moore-McCormack lines. This was a cardinal point in the gimmick' Worked up with the help of the AMMI's advisers. The transfer of two Robin Line, ships to the Scandinavian run was an attempt to becloud and con­ fuse the identity of Robin Line, and thus made the ship-by-ship petition a neces­ sity. The SIU's position was simply Qiat Ir­ respective of amy transfer of title, the ships ^had not changed, ttie men aboard them had not changed and the nature of, the operation had not changed. The only thing that had changed was the ownership. That, the SIU said, did not Justify de­ struction of the job rights of the SIU and its membership by arbitrary action on the part of the new ownen. When the Labor Boanl upheld the Sea­ farers' job rights by caliing for an elec­ tion, Curran's vituperation exploded like so many Roman,candles. "It is criminal," he fumed, "that a govemmi nt agency will team up with bankrupt union officials..." What he really meant was that his raid had failed. Six months of pressure on Seafarers had failed to break the SIU majority on the ships. Seafarers had stuck to their jobs grimly despite the pressure, the wheedling and the enforced separation from home and family. Desperate by now, Curran renewed a last-ditch attack. Personal messages from Curran went out to Seafarers, on the Robin Line ships offering them "'im­ mediately" ... "full book membership In NMU, without Initiation fee, /md with all rights and privileges." "You will be entitled to benefits under the same rules and regulations as apply to any other l^MU member," he burbled. Here Curran was deliberately lying in an attempt to deceive the Seafarers. Un­ der most maritime union contracts, sen­ iority is established as part of the terms of the agreement, and Curran could not give anybody seniority-unilaterally. What he had failed to say was that any Sea­ farer who. accepted such ~ membership would receive the equivalent of C-card shipping status in the NMU. He was lying when he intimated that NMU membership books would give Robin Line men any kind of seniority. The Robin Line SIU men's reaction to Curran's pitch showed that they'knew the score. First off, they enjoyed superior Tbu, vh» ara aaployad on board ROBIg LIRE ablpa, hava had an apportunity • within tha past sionths to got to know what mro can do for Its nesibars. Seafarers saw what NMU can do for its members, as Curran leaflet sug­ gested, and then voted for SIU. The NMU contract was credited with big assist,in SIU victory. wage and working conditions under the SIU contract. Working under an NMU pact meant less take-home pay and in­ ferior working rules, which they ob­ served first-hand while the MooremackNMU contract was in effect on Robin ships. So SIU men could gain nothing under an NMU contract—they could only lose the' advantages they enjoyed under the SIU agreement. And if NMU won the Robin ships, SlU men would have the option of losing their jobs and any futurechance for employment in Robin, or else losing their seniority and welfare plan seatime credits by joining NMU. ^ By ac­ cepting Curran's offer" of membership, they also, kne y_ they would have to start in NMU as besdnners, unable to compete on an equal basis with other experienced men, and only eligible for employment after ail the experienced NMU men had refused to accept an open job. They would also h'ave to begin from scratch to accum­ ulate seatime toward welfare benefits. Accompanying the burble was an en- Itmik-aMtte Seanen Refaiinte SU Twtiks Crews on Ex-Robin Ships Start Landslide to NMU SICM rrantk efforts to get Rvbln .ridpa hu droppad ths ipond* of OTOii 100% loyal SIU back u>iilru4:ts covering the meiqbon to • now low. eight «tii|i.s formerly operatNMU officiab in all porta re­ Lin* provid* un- NMU haa informed kit SIU men .aboard that they ean 'atay aboard andi If they wish, aaaka appUeation for NMU mamborahlp. All port that Ineraaaing numbara of replaeementi callod on the ahf SIU aaan art refistering in NMU through halla. At the aama time SIU i r Clipping from Seplember 12 NMU "Pilot" mads obviously false claims in light of ; election results. Story clqimed "over 80" Seafarers had switched to NMU. On contrary, qt least two NMU men on ships voted for the SIU. Lasf ditch effort by Curran, when raid was already doomed to defeat, was "cer­ tificate" personally signed by NMU president and delivered to every Robin Line Seafarer. "Certificate" promised "full membership" in NMU free of initiation fee.. graved certificate, signed by Curran, with the individual Seafarer's name typed in, offering him full membership in the NMU. (See illustration, above, right). Curran's desperate bid at this late date • (November) contrasts sharply with the NMU "Pilot's", proclamation of Septem­ ber 12 that "CREWS ON EX-ROBIN SHIPS START LANDSLIDE TO NMU." The story went on to say that "At last re­ port over 80 SIU seamen with seven to 18 years seatime had filed application for NMU membership." (See illustration, bottom left, this page). Conceded SIU Loyalty In the January 2 "Pilot" Curran pulled a complete reversal of this claim. He not only conceded that SIU men went solidly for their own union but he com­ pletely overlooked his earlier pitch about the 80 SIU men who supposedly had swung over. (Illustration below, right). Instead, he made a feeble attempt to coyer up NMU men's votes for the SIU. Actually, the two void ballots referred to In the "Pilot" were SIU ballots, which would have given SIU 22 votes,- with only 20 Seafarers aboard; the other two votes being NMU switches to the SIU. At the same time that Curran was tak­ ing steps to deprive Seafarers of their SIU welfare 'and seniority rights, (Jurran complained ^at the elections would "dis­ rupt the operation of industry-wide pen­ sion, welfare and vacation plans." In the November 7 "Pilot" under the head­ ing "SIU LEGAL MOVE PERILS SAILORS' WELFARE PLANS" the NMU paper said, "If the board approves this SIU tactic it will wreck the hard won pension and welfare structure of the sea­ men." This assertion is another outright lie. There Is nothing to stop Mooremack from paying into the SIU Welfare Plan for crews under SIU jurisdiction, just as R now pays into the SIU Pacific District Welfare Plan for crews on Ita west coast shipa and as it does to the NMU Welfare Plan on NMU-contrkcted ships. The Cur­ ran complaint is simply a cover-up for -what he was doing to the rights of Sea' farers. LaboPs View On Raids Curran further implied that the labor movement was disturbed about the SIU's -peUtion, with the NMU 'Tilot" of De­ cember 5 asserting "LABOR WILL FIGHT ROBIN UNE RULING." The assertion was created out of whole cloth, for on the contrary, the labor movement takes a dim view toward raids such as the 'NMU's on Robin Line. A recent AFL-CIO ruling in a similar situation un­ derscores the attitude of the labor move­ ment oh these matters. In This particular situation the Steelworkers Union represented two plants out of 79 ia the sheet metal fabrication industry in the Akron, Ohio, area and the Sheet Metal Workers Union repre­ sented the other 73 plants. When the Sheet Metal Workers took economic ac­ tion to bring" the remaining two shops under its jurisdiction, the matter was brought before the AFL-CIO. A committee consisting of AFL-CIO President George Meany, George Harri­ son of the Railway Clerks and Joseph Beirne, Telephone Workers, brought in a finding that since the Steelworkers had a collective bargaining contract with the two plants dating back to 1946, compel­ ling tt^se plants to terminate such a con­ tract to bring them in with the other 73 establishments was a viplation of the AFLCIO cuiistitution. The decision cited Sec­ tion 4, Article IH of the AFL-CIO con­ stitution which, in the words of the committee report "protects the established collective bargaining relationships of all affiliates." So much for the NMU's claim that "Labor Will Fight Robin Line Ruling." •As of this writing, the NMU ra^d has failed miserably with Seafarers and NMU members both voting SIU on seven of the eight ships. The NMU's desperation in seeking "to cover up the loss was re­ flected in its outright lie in the last "Pilot" concerning the vote on the Robin (Continued on page 15) . •51 Garbage Disposal I SIU Lies on Robin Vote :i| -A Among other misinformsthm in the last "Sesfsrera' Log" was the claim that two NMU members voted SIU on the ROBIN TRENT. Voting on the TRENT was as follows: SIU had 20 members in the crew. All voted. SIU wound up with 2« votes. NMU had 17 members aboard. Two NMU votes were challenged. Two votes were voided. NMU woond up with 13 votes. Conclusion: The voting on the TRENT, as on all other Robia ahipa polled, was entlrdy on the basia of union membership. SIU members ap­ parently felt (he best they could do to express their feelin)^ about being part of a "iseparate bargaiuing unit" — ia the face of threats by their officials — was to get off. January 2 "Pilot" vainly attempts to oxcuse-NMU men's votes for SIU and admits SIU men 'were solid. Two voided votes referred to wore SIU votes. • V . 1! 1 ;il -I �Collecting does, patrolmah on ship or oshore In port writes out a receipt and puts a stamp in book. One copy of receipt goes to Seafarer. Dues receipts are mailed to headquarters from all ports twice each week. Receipts are tallied ana entered on individual IBM record cards. Each week a master list of duet records for all Seafarers is tevised ' and brought up to date Of an IBhi duet record run. The tooted leaf sheets go into a master booh, copies of which go to outports. ' IBM Gear Keeps Tight Check On Dues Records • The SIU's use of electronically-operated business machines is playing an increasinglyvital role in the accumulation and maintenance of accurate accounting records for Union dues and other financial data. Copies of all dues receipts, three ihonths, an up-to-date quar­ The increasing use of such equipment by the SIU in re­ whether written aboard ship or in terly revision is mailed to all outcent years, with its virtually any SIU hall, are sent to head­ ports. In the event a Seafarer made a foolproof features, reduces reliance quarters twice weekly where they on "hand-made" records which are are entered on individual IBM dues payment in one port and his book subject to human error. It is record cards. Once every week, is checked in a second, port there especially useful in the SIU be­ the up-to-date dues record of every is a double proof of his dues stand­ cause of the nature of the Union ^eafarer is run on a master IBM ing. One is the Seafarer's dues re­ operation in which Union dues are dues record run: The machine does ceipt which he should carry in his collected on hundreds of ships and in-a few hours what it would have book at aU times; the second Is In ports on all coasts. The I3M taken weeks to do by the old hand the IBM dues record run. In cases Up-to-date revisions of the I^M dues run for the entire membership machinery accumulates all these transcribing methods, to say noth­ where* the payment mi^t have ore mailed to the outports every three months so that outports as records and information from all ing of the huge clerical force that been made a few days earlier and the outport Jias not yet received over the country and then collates would have been involved. well at headquarters have accurate records. and tabulates them mto a running The loose-leaf sheets on which its quarterly revision, it is eai^ for record. the dues record run is entered are the outport to get an up-to-date The IBM dues record run is an bound up in master dues record weekly check. That can be done indispensable tool in every SIU run books, copies of which are simply by -teletyping headquarters. port and acts as a double check on available in every SIU port. The The up-to-date weekly IBM run dues receipts and dues stamps in weekly revisions are entered into books adjoin the headquarters tele­ Seafarers books. the headquarters record," and every type machine and an answer can be given in minutes. With aU that, it is stiU helpful for every Seafarer to carry his receipt. For one thing, the receipt makes it possible for records to.be checked, more quickly. Another Important reason for carrying receipts is that The United States Supreme tered American Bakery and Con­ the patrolman making the rounds Court will review anti-picketing in­ fectionery Workers Int'l Union. of the ship cannot carry the IBM junctions issued by a Florida court The locals, many of them home record run with him;\80 oh hoard against the Hotel & Bestaurant locals of the expelled union's of­ ship the receipt is the only proof Employees Local 255. Twelve hotels ficials, have a total membership the patrolman can check until he in Miami and Miami Beach had of more than 35,000. One of the gets back tor the Union office. Be­ securbd the injunctions from the group is Local 84, Newark, NJ, the tween the two parallel systems— Dade County Circuit Court barring home local of AFL-CIO Sec. Treas. the Seafarer's receipt and stamp picketing. The Florida State Su­ William F. Schnitzler. The local, in his membership book, and the preme Court upheld the injunc­ largest unit of bakery employees IBM record run, the membership hiter-port teletype can be used to double-check on records. Here tions and ruled that organizational in New Jersey, voted unaminously is assured an accurate dues record headquarters employee checks in latest weekly IBM run for dues picketing was illegal under state in favor of the affiliation, after system. information requested by an outport.' * law. The union's petition to the Schnitzler reported to the member­ Supreme Court contends that the ship on the events leading up to Florida ban may bar concerted the expulsion of the Bakery Work­ action that is allowed under sec­ ers Union -at the AFL-CIO con­ tion 7 of the Taft-Hartley Act. vention. The international, Schnit­ zler said, became the victim of-a t With the use of atomic-powered submarineg now proving practical, English scientists are In a 3 to 2 vote, the NLRB has dictatorship under the presidency opdered the reopening of the case of James Cross. Cross is presently experimenting with the idea of a^l00,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine oil tanker. against the Darlington Manufac­ under an embezzlement indictment The engineers who are experimenting with the idea believe that siich a submarine, travel­ turing Company which liquidated in Illinois. ing fai^ beneath the waves. rather than bargain with the Tex­ experiments with model subma­ because harbors do* "not have the 4 4 tile Workers Union. An NLRB The AFL-CIO Government Em­ could attain a speed of 50 rines at the seaplane building plant facilities to berth them. examiner had found the company ployees' Council, representing 22 miles an hour, nearly twice of Saunders-Roe, Ltd., on the Isle Underwater carriers are not a guilty of unfair labor practices in unions whose members are em­ the speed of the world's fastest of Wight The models are put new concept in the maritime in­ closing its plant and throwing 500 ployed by the Federal Govern­ ocean liners. A submarine oil through tests in a 620-foot-long dustry. But the problem of air for workers out of their jobs after they ment, has launched a drive to win tanker would be'free from surface tank. The main concern is to de­ the conventional oil-burning ma­ vote.d in favor, of the TWU. But he" pay increases. The council ah- drag, wind resistance, wave motion termine the best type of hull, one rine engine limited any progress in would not recommend back pay nounced that it would also seek and other forces which cut down designed to cut down on surface that field. With the development since the company,was cut of busi­ legislation making the increases re­ on the speed of surface vessels. resistance. by the US Navy of nuclearAnother advantage to the use Although progress is reported in powered plants capable of pro­ ness. The union offered proof that troactive to September, 1957, when " the, company was one of the Deer- the President vetoed the last Fed­ of submarine. tankers apd cargo these tests, problems are cropping longed underwater trips without iiig, . Milliken & Co. chain and eral pay increase. William Doherty, vessels is, that they could travel in up' with other aspects of the pro­ surfacing, and use of a < small sought to have Roger Milliken a chaiman of the council and presi­ any kind of weather, and in any gram. One of the main obstacles amount of fuel this difficulty has party to the suit. dent of the Letter Carriers, de­ waters And would also have a would be the dry-docking of a been, overcome. clared the Government. must act great miUtary advantage during huge submarine tanker while load­ According to the Mitchell ex­ • . 4" 3^ i I Thirty-six locals of the expelled quickly to restore the morale and wartime. ing and discharging its cargo; As perts, a fleet of .sub supertankers Bakery Workers Union have voted efficiency of US employees. The Mitchell Engineering, Ltd., of it^ is, most siurface supertankers "could be fully cohipetitive Witlf toaffiliate with the AFL-CIO char- outlook for action is favorable. England, Is conducting extensive have to unload into smaUor vessels existing tanker fleets." 'H LABOR ROUNB-UP British Study100,000-Ton Sub Tanker �( IT. IMt ' - .- •YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gnide To Better Bnyiog By Sidney Margolixu TV'Hospital'Bills Mount rauEtrm, SEAWAMMKS XQg Seafarer ReseueA Fire Victims Seafarer Anthony Skillman put his Maman'i gkOli to good lut last week, hurdling baclc« yard fences to get to a neighbor's fire escape and rescud a mother and two small children from their blazing Brooklyn apartmrat. A thrce-month-old baby was lost in the flamesL Now an AB on the Kathr]m,t Skillman .wound up with u mild case of smoke poisoning. He was hailed for his heroism by It Isnt the Initial cost of a television jget that hurts these days. It's two New York daily newspapers in the repairs. Dr. Persia Campbell, New York State's Consumer Counsel, 1 front-paged photo with the be­ reported over a year ago that various authorities estimated the cost reaved family. Four years ago, he was hurt In of TV repairs at $14 to $40 a year per set. At 1959 prices, the esti­ mates would run $15 to $43. The higher figure seems more realistic, a dramatic rescue of a shipmate en as it assumes replacement of antenna and picture tube once every five route from Sto Juan to New York years. on the Beatrice. Skillman injured Legitimate TV service Is expensive enough. But there Is also a his back and right side on April fringe of -high-pressure organlutions which tend to advertise low 18. 1953, as he hauled chief mate service call rates but build up charges through devious methods. One Conrad Nllsen to safety after Eastern chain, for example, will notify its servicemen to "make today Nllsen had been knocked uncon­ a $20 day." That means the serviceman must try to get $20 for each scious by heavy swells coming over job. The charges of such gyp outfits have no real relation to the ac­ the bow. ~ The latest Incident arose In the tual cost of repairs, but defend on whatever quota the service depart­ home of longshoreman Harold ment has to mtet that day. Another deylee of gouging firms II to have three prices for all johs, Hammer when a candle held by as $14, $19, and $22. If a customer seems sophisticated or suspicious, Arthur Hammer, 9. set fire to a window curtain. The younegter the repairman will charge the lower price. In Detroit, wage earners complained to their union about a firm was trying to fetch a dress for his which advertised In the local edition of "TV Guide" a charge of only sister Mary, 6, and was using the $S.99 a call Including all parts and candle to set into a closet. Helen, Seafarer Tony SkiUman, shown with hit wife, Catherine, after 1953 lab»r. Ironically, this -firm adver­ the infant, was trapped In her crib rescue of chim mole on Beatrice, again was Johnny-on-spot in sov* tised. "Protect yourself from the when the flames spread. Unable to reach the baby. ing Brooklyn firs victims lost week. TV repair gouge!" One working woman reported she actually paid Hammer herded the rest of the $52.49 for a two-year contract family to the rear second-floor fire which supposedly gives free parts escape and tried to get to the baby replacement, ^lus $3.95 for each again. He collapsed as firemen call up to six, and no charge there­ arrived. Meanwhile, from a nearby build­ after. Even though this was higher ing on the same block, Skillman ttian the firm had advertised, what saw the smoke and rushed out to aubsequently happened was even help. He hopped over two back­ worse. On her first call, a man yard fences to reach the fire escape The price of a haircut increased far more than that of a came out and worked on the set, leading from the Hammer apart­ man's suit over the last t«i years and the cost of going to a . charging her $6.93 Instead of the ment and led Mrs. Hammer, Mary hospital or riding on the subway jumped over 1(W percent agreed-upon $3.95. But the set was and Arthur to safety. Firemen worse than ever. Nor did a second brought the injured Hammer out since 1947. That's what the call improve it. The woman finally but were unable to'do anything for findings of a survey by "For­ were a close second with a 113 tune" magazine show on cost percent jump. Haircuts were next called the store that bad sold her the baby. of living essentials over the period on the list showing an Increase of Skillman has been a member of the set. It was fixed for $5. 69 percent in price. The customer tried to get back the SIU for the past 12 years, 1947 to 1957. According to the article, hospital "But 'not everything' has gone her down payment on the contract. sailing in the deck department. His The service, outfit instead threat­ wife. Catherine, is a former SIU rates had the greatest Increase, up as much as the workingman 114 percent, while transit fares thinks," the magazine said consol­ ened to sue for the balance. Her union local's attorney advised her headquarters office employee. ingly. The pr^ce of television sete not to pay, and to let him know. If the firm actually sued. As far as dropi>ed 21 percent as a result of the union knows, it never did. mass production, while eggs de­ One reason families get Involved with gyp outfits is that they look creased 22 percent. for low labor charges. In 1956 the New York Consumer Counsel asked 500 people what they considered a fair charge for labor in fixing TV Also noted in the findings wae sets. Over three-quarlffrs felt $S an hour or less would be fair. that the cost of furnishing a house In contrast. In a survey of servicemen themselves, about threeincreased only eight percent while fourths considered $3 to $4 to be fair, assuming the serviceman charges that of renting one climbed 43 per­ list price for parts. Ninety percent of the replies were in the $3 to cent. The price of men's clothing NEW YORK—SIU Assistant Sec.-Treas. BUI Hall ridiculed increased $5 range. ^ more than twice that of Since that time, because of rising costs, it would be fair to add on the "phoney statements" of the NMU about the Robin Line women's ' clothes. A • man's suit about IVi percent In a survey last week, this reporter found manu­ election in his report to the SIU headquarters meeting. They jumped one-third in price while a facturer service departments now charge $6 to $8 an hour. . woman's dress Increased only 13 are unable to dispute the fact, This department's own estimate is that a labor charge of $4 to $5.50 percent. he said, that six out of the would be In line with the market, depending on local conditions. To seven ships voted are back Food cost Increases ranged from many drage-eamers earning under $2.25 an hour, this seems high. The under the SIU banner. As the 16 per cent for meats to a high 51 fact that you must pay a minimum Of $4-$9 Is an especially bitter pUI membership knows, they got the percent for bread. Doctors' fees, when you see that sometimes .the repair took only ten minptes, . other vessel because a number of they said, took a 39 percent jump. - Travel Charges Mount Seafarers were fired off her and re­ Even the price of a movie or news­ ' But the rate must include transportation costs and time, shop and paper went to new heights. Movio placed by NMU members. equipment expenses and other overhead. Trying to find a low labor admissions are now 32 percent service charge lets you open for hidden gouges. Also, a really skilled There was a good turnout for the higher than they , were In 1947 serviceman may solve problems faster than one less skilled, at a lower Christmas and New Year's Day din­ while newspapers increased 47 per­ TOKYO — Sixty-four "pleasurefinal cost. cent. palaces" in Nagoya have been ners, Hall said. Manufacturer service departments claim that Independents who closed It was a good shipping period as part of the enforcement charge $4 to $4.50 tend to make up low labor charges by charging of .Tapan's new law requiring all for A seniority men in this port. more for parts. This is not necessarily true, but does sometimes hap< such of business to shut There were 17 vessels paying off, Pick Up 'Shot' pen. The sharp operator every family must guard against is the firm down places by April 1. The closing of three signing on and five in-transit that habitually pulls sets out to repair them In the shop. ships during the period. Although Card At Payoff Michael Kaleda, television engineer who trained servicemen for a the Nagoya gay white way was ac­ the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) laid Seafarers who have taken the companied with dismissal notices ' leading manufacturer, advises that almost all sets can be repaired In to up, the Kathryn (Bull) came out 275 girls plus severance pay series of inoculations required the home. At least two national service managers similarly say 85 per^ of temporary lay-up to even that ranging from $2.78 to $50 depend­ for certain foreign voyages are cent of the sets can be repaired in the home. Kaleda says the most score. frequent service calls merely require replacement of one of the re- ing on length of service. Vessels paying off were the Bea­ reminded to be sure to pick up Tokyo's own section of ill repute, trice, Elizabeth (Bull); Seatrain edlTlng tubes. their inoculation cards from tho Unscrupulous firms also build up fees by replacing parts still In the Yoshiwara, has been shutting New Jersey, Texas (Seatrain); -working condition. They sell them to other people. An honest service­ down over a period of several Morning Light, Jean Lafitte, Wild captain or the purser when they man always leaves the old tube or parts, even wom-oUt antenna- months, but skeptical observen Ranger, Gateway City, Azalea City pay off at the end of a voyage. pointed to a number of new bars (Waterman); Alcoa Partner, Run­ brackets he may have had to replace. ' The card should be picked up There Is a definite hlgh-prlclng In parts. New picture tubes are list- and dance halls that have sprung ner, Pegasus (Alcoa); Steel Chem­ by the Seafarer and held so tl^t priced from $21. to $117. A typical tube for a 17-inch set Is about $50. up in the same period as evidence ist (Isthmian); Robin Mowbray it can be presented when sign­ Receiving tubes list from $1.50 to $7.30, depending on the type. A that the law will have little perma­ (Robin); Almena (Pan-Atlantic); ing on for another voyage where typical widely-used type as the No. 5U4G- lists at $2.80. Actual^ It nent effect -, Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ the "shots" are required. The would cost $175-$225 to buy all the replacement parts for a small set The national law against prosti­ riers) and the Cities Service Balti­ inoculation card is your only you could buy brand new and assembled for $125^150. tution was passed at the urging of more (Cities Service). proof of having taken-the re­ Servicemen blame manufacturers and distributors for the high cost women legislators In the Japanese The Mankato Victory (Victory quired shots. of parts. They themselves get a discount of 50 percent on receiving Diet as part of a feminist drive Carriers). Steel Chemist (Isth­ Those men who forget to pick tubes, 35-40-percent on parts, and about 25^ percent on picture tubes. toward equal Jdghts for Japanese mian) and the Robin Goodfellow up their inoculation card when They elaiin they need this in additfon to the labor charge, to cover ex­ 'women. Approximately 180,000 (Robin) signed on. The lu-translt pense of picld^ up and stocking parts. Some people In the larger girl-sans will be affected, and the ships wer^ the Bents Fort (Cities they pay off may find that they cities will buy the picture tube • themselves -from a semi-wholesaler feminist iMders are concerned Service) Steel Recorder (Isth­ are required to take all the and have a ssrvlceifian install It. A scrupulous serviceman will install about the government's failure to mian); Seatrain New Jersey (Sea­ "shots" again when they want a pieture tube If you want to pick It up, although ho would prefer to retrain the girl-sMu iof earning a train); Maxton (Pan-AUantic) and to sign on for another such voysell it to you. ; . , j legal living. the Grain Shipper (Grainfleet). Hairoits, Hospital Fees Top Living Cost Boosts Top Seniority Men Have little Difficalty Gettii« NY Berths •M Nagoya's A 'Dead' Town 1 �SEAFARERS -•'•'••Vi-''.'' Trg''/-• > IPG Jiununr 17^ 198t This is th* third of • sorios on American : ,. - > v~ .- trade unions to appear in the SEAFAR• v'f. ERS LOG. The-series, will present.; a ":f-.••••cross-section of America's trade unions;'^.';'J,i^f®^|.^v,r and their membership.,;; "> wi^- •'Cc^ -' • ;•, vV;- UAW-Auto, i gi|||||||l||i|pi liiiliiilliii Tlia UAW. originally colled the United Aiifemobne Worfcen, was formed by representatives of 7.500 automobile workers In April. 1935. Today It has 1,320.000 members distributed among 2.800 local unions In 21 gOogr^lcol regions. The 375.000-strong General MotOn bloc Is the biggest, with other major companies under contract Including such giants ~of--lndus^ as Ford. Chrysler. Bendix. Glenn L. Martin. North American Aviation. Douglas. United Aircraft and many large farm machinery plants cis well, such as intem^lonal Harvester. All told. UAW deals with over 4.000 compcmles. The union's official publication "UAW Solidarity" Is published every Week In Mveral regional editions. Heading the union is Walter Reuther. who was an active orggnbor In UAW's earliest days and has been president since 1946. He Is also heed of the AFtClO's iRdustrial Union Deportment. H^dguarfers eve maintained In "SajldorIty House" in Detroit. Symbol of union's success, Solidarity House headquarters, stands on what was once Ford property. Building at right was Edsel Ford's home. It is also occupied by the imion. ' I V--' 1 .- ^ >... 'w:... Ifi/''.: I " •"( Done in modernistic style, UAW headquarters houses union administra­ tive offices and more than two dozen divisions dealing, with various fimctions, including education and community services. PACE-SETTER in Americim .labor for.many years by ^ir4ue Of its size, militancy and strategic position in America's major industries, the UAW prom­ ises to make more labor history. this year. A special convention ' called for next Tuesday will con-^ sider a bargaining program which is sure to include a breakthrough in a new bargaining area. Al­ ready the auto giants are preparing to go into tlie pit with the union ^ in what may be another in a series of titanic struggles in the industry. Such battles have been common­ place in the union's history, includ­ ing now-historic events such as the 1937 General Motors sit-down strike; the four year battle to or­ ganize Ford which ended in a con­ tract in June, 1941; the 113-day 1945-46 walkout, which compelled GM. to open its books aiid gave birth to the cost-of-living clause; the 100-day strike in 1949 which .completed the j^ensioii program hi the industry., v At the same time, UAW had to fight an internal battle with the . Communists and their allies who : saw the giant union as a tempting prize in their drive to control American labor. The electioh of Walter Reuther to the' presidency of the UAW in, 1946 was a storm warning to the Communists and one year later their influence was stamped out. Subsequently Reu­ ther, as president of the CIO, played a major role, in bringing about reunion with the AFL and establishing the AFL-CIO as the home for all of American labor. At present, the union is engaged in one of the bitteres't battles in its history, the , nearly fourryear old strike against -the Kohler Com­ pany of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. But strikes and fights are far from the whole UAW story^- Poli­ tical action has been one Of the union's watchwords and its mem­ bers have been in the thick of many a political campaign. The roster of offices.in its headquarters tells part uf the story—organizing^ community services, community relations, safety, education, fair practices^ white collar organizing, research, recreation, radio, a iyom-i en's department and Wany others. .^1 these activities reflect the um ion's, concern with its member^ ship's problems and those of the community at large. bv'" ifr if y'ji:' ft • ^ I ^,'4 rUl?'- ^ _ . , with giant auto firm employees majting ui automation taking oyer on the assenaibly line, UiJ^W is countering the threat to Jobs with demand for basic changes in bargainibgr , ..vo, ''' �Hamatr ITv U5t SiAffAttSfnSr tioc Pare inn* VT'ir.- •r^-'^-. •'•.-.•'i-i - ^ Ford cops gang up on Richard Frankensteen, . UAW organizer in lamed 1937 "Battle Of The ' Overpass," Ford siirrendered four years later. Sifdown strikers like these In Flint General Motors plant, 1937, won union's first GM con­ tract, firmly establishing the union. Auto body is lowered onto chassis In final stages of assembly-line operation. "Big Three" con­ tracts alone cover 225 plants all over the nation. Pickets warm hands during 100-day 1950 Chiysler strike for a pension plan. It was last major auto industry strike. •• Kohler pickets wore masks after company's tear gas and gun arsenal was exposed. .-SI m :.;|j • '-I • I-, '.1^!: ca^p Is one phase of community and rwreational activities for mem- . i: Reuther (1) and Frinkensteen show effects bers and their children. iPensionera $^ye cpniprehensiYe recreati^ by.Ford ^'service" mem �SE^AFARKRS Jmmn Vl, IMS LOa Tramps En^size Bulk Cargo Rise In Aid Plea t. H. I . WASHINGTON—Pointing to a further decline in Ameri­ Decembmr 25 Through January 7 can-flag ships' share of US foreign commerce, the tramp RggUtarfdl ship operators have opened a campaign for Administration Port iMW. OMR Stew. Telel Vetel support of their subsidy pro-> A Boston ....: 8 9 *2 IS 14 Department went on record as posal. The tramps Tu:e asking New York 63 18 17 60 8 54 43 177 220 Maritime Administrator Clar­ critical of the existing subsidy pro­ Philadelphia 8 4 4 7 3 ' 8 20 1131 ence Mor«e to give his support to gram which not only limits sub­ Baltimore 43 20 8 20 30 102 7 89 137 sidies to liner operators but also a long-pending tramp bid for oper­ Norfolk 11 4 9 9 19 20 9 9 38 to a specific'segment of the liner Savannah ating subsidies. 9 0 6 4 0 9 4 20 24 trade. The Department and the Tampa 11 1 17 6 8 6 49 18 86 The American Tramp Shipown­ SIU are both recorded as support­ 276 .29 . 4 89 19 74 18 ers Association, in their bid to ing a broader approach on sub­ Mobile New Orleans 94 48 47 10 16 149 34 103 Morse, cited figures showing that sidies. Lake Charles 13 6 9 8 7 29 14 29 50 American-fiag vessels carried 20.2 A number of bills have, been Houston 31 80 17 13 18 11 6 66 96 percent of alT US waterbome for­ offered from time to time propos­ Wilmington 6 3 6 5 0 9 11 25 14 eign commerce in the first seven ing subsidies for tramp operators. San Francisco IT 8 24 7 21 9 15 77 62 months of 1957. 29 14 19 18 .4 15 95 36 59 One bill pending was offered by Seattle •js. Shm. Stew. Tetel TeM 'Tetel The decline is the direct result Rep. James Byrne (Dem.-Pa.). It Total of the growth of bulk c{\p{o trades would offer a tramp operator an .. 324 2M -128 109 249 301 8^7^ over the last several years and the operating subsidy whenever he Shippgd monopoly of this trade by foreign competes with foreign-flag bidders Pert Deck OMk IM Ifnfl. •M. Stew. Stew. stm. Tetel flags. As a result, almost three- for contracts. A • A Boston ..... 3 2 •••••••« 1 0 0 0 0 0 quarters of the nation's foreign 6 Nevr York .. 65 7 13 7 49 42 • 196 27 9 9 192 commerce consists of tramp-type Philadelphia 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 • •• • 5 9 14 9 0 cargoes, the association said, with Baltimore ......... • • • • 39 7 25 7 7 1 23 83 4 21 7 111 such cargoes as iron ore, bauxite, Norfolk .I• •sa 1 0 2 4 t J 2 1 4 .6 2 12 gypsum, chrome, manganese and Savannah ........... 9 11 2 7 1 1 . 26 2 2 8 3 31 sugar predominating on the import Tampa ............ • • • • 3 3 6 2 0 0 1 9 1 6 1 19 side and coai, wheat and scrap on Mobile 1 15 • •• • 6 2 0 4 2 27 1 9 1 33 WASHINGTON—Two SIU Pa­ the exports. 4<L New Orleans 7 29 34 10 0 9 22 8 109 11 142 With liner-type vessels carrying cific District lumber cairiers that Lake Charles ...... 7 7 14 7 6 2 28 18 0 0 43 19^ 11 4 0 Just 26.5 percent of cargoes and normally are limited to domestic Houston ........... 4 4 39 6 0 18 48 0 0 0 • •• • 2 0 2 0 1 9 0 0 tramps carrying the rest, the trade have been giyen Govern­ Wilmington 0 9 0 • • • •. 8 0 9 0 12 0 29 0 39 0 tramps argue that the system of ment permission to go into foreign San Francisco 3 3 Seattle 8 • ••• 1 4 3 0 0 0 19 7 22 confining subsidies to liner opera­ cargo service. DMfe stew. Stew. Stew. Tetel Dw* Siir Y*T^e. juj, The Mary Olson and George Ol­ tors only Is totally unrealistic. A A • Total 43 216 6 144 54 1» 47 iS 522 144 84 700 They point out that the 1936 son, operated by Oliver J. Olson & Merchant Marine Act provides for Co., have been in service between Despite all forecasts, SIU shipping nose-dived to^a low of 700 jobs dispatched duripg the "the creation of an adequate and northwest lumber ports and Cali­ past two weeks. But the built-in protection for profe'ssional seamen under the SIU's senior­ well-balanced merchant fleet. In­ fornia. cluding vessels of ail types to pro­ The company received permis­ ity system enabled 522 class A mm to ship out and 34 jobs that could find no A or B takers vide shipping service on all routes sion from the Maritime Administra­ essential for maintaining the flow tion to carry the Canadian portion were filled by metn with class"^ of foreign commerce of the United of available cargo in addition to C seniority. American lumber, since the lumber States . . ." The period was such a fluke The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades trade extends to Canadian ports. that the best shipping- was in the steward department, reversing the usual trend, and most of the class C Jobg were in that department; Registration was generally off. also. Four ports escaped the overall decline, the worst in ten years for a two-week period. The last com­ parable report was just before the Whatever you need, in work or dress Korean War, in March, 1990, when gear, your SiU Sea Chest has it. Get top shipping dropped to 803 for all quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ports. In more recent tinies, Just ing at your Union-owned and Unionthree years ago, the low was 899. operated Sea Chest store. Savannah, New Orleans and Wil­ mington were the Mo that actually Sport Coats showed improved activity since the Slacks previous report, but since Wil­ Dress Shoes mington shipped few Jobs in that Work Shoes period, its rise was insignificant. However, New Orleans and Savan­ Socks nah held-up weU. Mobile, stiU Dungarees slow, remained the same as before. Coast Guard helicopter hovers over deck of Bents Fort to pick up Frisko Jeens All others fell off to some degree. oiling Seafarer. This photo and shot on page one by Seafarer CPO Shirts The current situation is not UkeJoseph Lewalien won him a $75 award bom company magazine. Dress Shirts ly to last, despite the industry­ Sport Shirts On-the-spot photographs not only put the amateur photog­ wide cargo slump, since large Belts numbers of ships met delays reach­ rapher to competition with the professidnal, but can also Khakis ing their scheduled ports during bring to extra pocket cash as to the case of Seafarer Joseph Ties the period due to the usual Atlan­ Lewalien. Sweat Shirts tic storms at this time of year. Lewalien, an AB on the Other vessels are coming out of Cities Service tanker Bents magazine, the Bents Fort was at T-Shirts lay-up as Government-sponsored Fort, made good Use of his camera sea after leaving Puerio Rico, Shorts about two days sailing time from cargo movemgnts increase. BrieU during a recent sea rescue opera­ New Orleans, when Quinn'was re- . • According to the seniority fig­ tion by a Coast Guard helicopter ported in need of emergmicy atten­ Swim Trunks ures, class A jSBs rose to 74 per­ of stricken shipmate Seafarer tion because of an acute ear infe04 Sweaters cent of the total, while class B and Donald Quinn. Sou'westers tion. A ladio message for help wai C activity fell off to 21 percent and Going up to the aft part of the sent to the US Coast Guard sta­ Raingear 5 percent respectively. New Or­ bridge^ Lewalien took dramatic tion at New Orleans. Caps leans, which held up best through­ color photos of the helicopjer hovWriting Materials out the District, shipped one-third ering over members of the crew- ". . . It seemed 'no time at all' Toiletries of the C Jobs. In turn, seven ports as they attached the rescue basket, before a Coast Guard-helicopter Electric Shavers shipped none at alL with Quinn in it, to a line from the was hovering over the Bents Fort. Radios The following is the forecast 'copter, and another of the whirly- Below, on the catwalk, assigned' port by port: Television bird clearimr the vessel with the members of J;ha ship's crew were! in readiness vdth the patient, messJewelry Boston: Fair . . . New Teck: basket before haiUing it in. man Donald A. Quinn. A few min­ The photographs appeared in the Steai^... Phiiadeipliia: Good •. • Cameras utes the helicopter was awi^! Balttmdre: Good ... Noifolk: Slow Cities Service publication "Serv­ from later luggage the ship, with the ailing sea­ . . . SavSacab: Fair . . . Tampa: ice," and there is a f7-5 check wait­ man fortelly suspended'in air." Fair ... Mobile: Good . . . New ing for Lewalien for sabmitting Quinn was quickly hauled up OrieauM Gfl^ .-. . Lake Chades: the photos, which be can get by Fair . , . Hoiaston::Oood . . /Wll- contacting Industrial Relations and in less than an hour was re^^ ; ceiving care at the Publio Health- -' mlngttoil: Slow . <. San Franciaeo; Manager Susaell Brandon. Aeoording to the stoiy in the Service HoN^ltal at New Orlea^] Fair ... Seatllat Fate. J s iT Olson Ships Broaden Run Jij |:^ Your Gear.. for ship . Ik-'-.'-- I r-; ,fe..-: r;\. • k. ..—/'(A, -.•(. 'i':, for shore SEA CHEST •4 • g CS Ship Pix Worth $75 To Seafarer �/ Jaiiufy If.If18 ,n\ V'.- ...•.t SEAFARERS 'ly,•. .'i Men At Work' Pace Elw^ »» IPC Japait Seds Arab Oil Concession; Offers 56% KUWAIT—Offering special, inducements above the usual 50-50 profit split, an eight-man delegation here now is dicker­ ing to gain imdisputed off exploration rights for Japan in the Neutral Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. and Bahrein Island in the Persian The Neutral Zone is a buffer Gulf. ' area separating part of this oil- The Saudis have already granted rich sheikdom from Saudi Arabia, the Japanese a concession to ex­ and is about midway between Ban­ plore an offshore field in the area. dar Shahpur, Iran, on the north. Each country can give different companies exploration rights In the same area, and is assured an equal share of the profits if oil la found by any of them. Should tha Japanese also win a concession from Kuwait, they will have the area all to themselves. However, Kuwait has suddenly Alvah F. Bunts grown "reluctant' on the deal. In­ Contact your wife at 4005 Cha­ dicating that stiff bargaining's tham Rd., Baltimore 7, Md. ahead. A 56-44 royalty split favoring 4) « » Saudi Arabia was reportedly ac-: Charles Kinnke It is important that you get in cepted by the Japanese to assure touch with your niece, Mrs. Lydia them . the * concession from that Evanco at 1119 Louisa St., New country. This is somewhat higher Orleans 17, La. She has some^in­ than the 50-50 split under which Aramco and other companies oper­ formation for you.' ate. Efforts by a state-owned Italian Henry G. Cordes Contact Erie Sodergren on the concern to win an oil concession in Iran were apparently blocked some SS Rion. months ago by other oil interests in the area, although it would have J. B. Dyess Your gear from the Topa Topa meant a highly favorable 75-25 is being held by the Railway Ex­ profit split for Iran. The same press agency In New Orleans. Con­ Italian outfit last week claimed it tact them to make arrangements was also thwarted from getting a concession in the Saharan oil fields to hpve it seqt to you. through pressure brought on Libya J, 4by American firms. Claude Pritchett Although the age of atomic Please get in touch with your father at 22 East Tab St., Peters­ power is already with us, the era burg, Va. He is very anxious to of oH diplomacy is apparently far from over. Union-wrecking forces have decided to make California an hear from you. t t t example by driving for a state "right-to-work" law in 1958. Charles Lynsky One key candidate in this year's race for the California Get in touch with your mother, governorship is openly advocating a "Work" law as a means Harriet Lynsky, at 12655 Martha of winning the State House now and the White House in the St., North Hollywood, California. near future. It concerns your dog, McArthur. Most people know that the backers of these laws are not 4" 4" 4" really interested in anybody's "right to work," only in their Ernest Puras own "right" to decide the terms of his employment. In states Would you please contact Rasswhere such laws have passed, they have meant lower wages, ner. Miller & Roth, 20 S.E. First More companies are resorting to inferior working conditions and little job security. Secretary Avenue, Miami 32, Fla., or the firm strikebreaking provision of of Labor James Mitchell pointed this out himself in opposing of Peterson, Pozzi & Lent, 901 the the Taft-Hartley Act to break Loyalty Building, Portland 4, Ore­ a national law of this type. unions. Only recently Bryant Still, there are those who have never reconciled themselves gon. Heating Co. of Tyler, Texas, fol­ 4" 4" 41 to the fact that trade unions and their members have con­ lowed the lead of O'Sullivan Rub­ William C. Solomon tributed greatly to US industrial growth and therefore de­ ber Company and held a repre­ Herbert G. Wilson serve an increasing share in its profits through higher wages Personal papers are being held sentation election among its strike­ and benefits for workers and their families. And California for you at headquarters. Please breakers. Under section 9 (c) (3) of the labor is keenly aware that if the anti-imion forces can ham­ stop in or make,arrangements to law, only strikebreakers are eli­ string union activity in their state, they'll be hard to stop have them sent to you. gible to vote for union representa­ in every other state in the US. tion, while striking employees, no John Price Since California is not only a major industrial area but a matter how many years of service Please contact Kitty Kitchin, key maritime state as well, SIU men everywhere have a they may have had with the com­ 1173 Atlantic Ave., Camden, New vital stake in this fight. Seafarerj and other AFL-CIO union­ pany, are not entitled to cast a ists had a taste of it when they won repeal of the Louisiana Jersey. ballot for the union of their choice. t if. law in 1956, the first time this had been done in any state. This applies to "striking employees Keith Donnelly Political action through registration' of labor voters, oldContact your mother immediate­ who are not entitled to reinstate­ ment.'.' fashioned doorbell ringing and an intensive public rel^ions ly. Very urgent. As was predicted by the O'Sulli­ campaign are the weapons. California labor and all unions van election, the Tyler strike­ can use to win this fight. Traditionally progressive California breakers voted 183 to 4 against Moving? Notify Auto voters know that if union wage and living standards col­ Workers Local 888. In the lapse, everyone will inevitably be affected by the crash. SIU, Woifare O'Sullivan vote. Rubber Workers Seafarers and SIU families Local 511 was decertified as who apply for maternity, hos­ bargaining representatives of some One of the paradoxes of US industrial development is the pital or surgical benefits from 3b0 workers although the strikers had voted for the union as their apparent fact that full employment has seldom been the Welfare Plan are urged to representative with only two dis­ keep the Union or the Wel­ achieved except in time of war or war mobilization. While fare Plan advised of ' any senting votes. this disclosure may give some comfort to critics of free changes of address while their In his address to the AFL-CIO enterprise, no one can write off the problems of nearly four applications are being proc­ Convention, President George million , US unemployed today.essed. Although payments are Meany reminded President Eisen­ Repeated assurances from Washington that the safeguards often made by return mail, hower of his promise to work for built right into our economic system would bar another '29 changes of address (or illegible a change of this section in his cam­ crash offer little solace to the jobless and their families. For­ return addresses) delay them paign speech in 1952. "You must agree," Meany wrote tunately, the joint efforts of the labor movement and pro­ when checks or "baby bonds" the President, "that the sort of gressive lawmakers produced imemployment compensation are returned.' Those who are union-breaking I have related here moving or plan to move are laws and other forms of temporary security that help some­ advised to Immediately notify (O'Sullivan Rubber) should no what, but barely enough. SIU headquarters or the Wel­ longer be sanctioned, encouraged The new Congress has a duty to give some consideration fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New and invited to recur by our coun­ try's National Labor Relations to this problem, as ttiuch perhaps as with-funds for anti- York, NY. Act." misiiile missiles and other nation^ security matters. » Hub Wants Clear View On TV Set BOSTON—^There was a big dis­ cussion at the last meeting over a motion to purchase a new televi­ sion set for the hall hsre. It was generally agreed that the other set was too old and beyond repair. The motion, under new, business, was seconded and carried and is now under consideration by the membershipA The usual tanker trade com­ prised most of the business in the area during the period. One vessel, the Pan Oceanic Transporter, Icept the patrohuan busy as she hit port three times in the two week pe­ riod. The Council Grove (Cities Serv­ ice) was the only vessel paying off and signing on during the period. The In-transit vessels were the Bradford Island, Royal Oak (Cities Service), and the Steel Chemist (isthmian). Doldrums Hit San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO—It was a bad period for the men on the beach here"t:s only a handful of ships hit the port during the holidays. 'There were no vessels signing on during the period, and only one, the Maiden Creek (Waterman), paid off. In transit were the City of Alma, LaSalle (Waterman); Grain Trader (Grain Fleet); Steel Architect (Isthmian); Ames Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers) and the -Ocean Deborah (Ocean Trans.). - a. I'M Breaks Strike At Texas Plant Jobs And Sputniks It.! nr'-rl �Liberty Crew Has Own ^Sputnik* "Sputnik III" is already orbiting around the world, though the Russians probably don't even know about it yet. • The latest "sputnik" is the parrot mascot on the SS Nati<Mial Liberty, which has winged its way (only figuratively)|| froni Brazil to' Poland, and is -nS/S Nfttional Liberty now en route home to New Orleans with the ship. The bird got Its name when steward Pete Loieas picked him up on the last trip into Maeapa, Bra^. The National I,iiberty's latest voyage was behind the "Iron Curtain" with a load of grain for Gdynia, Poland. Although celebrated at sea, Christmas '57, proved to be a fes­ tive one, graced with two menus Instead of only one. "One was for the stomach, and one for the soul," according to ship's reporter Jerome A. Prodey. The soul-filUng bill of fare Is reprinted, right, and It's hard to know which one had more Impact For the record, the culinary offeitog for the holiday comprised a choice of five entrees, eight vege­ tables, two soups, four appetizers, sevep different cakes and pies, plus pudding, cookies. Ice cream, as-i sorted candles and nuts. . "We believe we had one of the finest holiday dinners ever had on an SIU ship," Prodey declared. Sp^lal praise was added for stew­ ard Loieas and "a very good crew from Captain Atkinson on down." Ctinsftmasf illentt Grace Conscience, Clear Kindness Good Cheer Tendn- Memories Charity, Served with Discretion Peace Truth Long Life (Filled with Usefulness) • Hearts of Courage (A Large Portion) Affection Happiness Sweet Thoughts Best Wishes for Absent Friends Good Health Ropcpduclioii o( on* of th* two holiday menus offered to oil hands on the National Liberty. Tho traditional on* with all the caWies was rated tops, too. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Northern Run By M. Dwyer Lean against the rail, my lad Feel the salty spray; We're in for a rough and rugged trip. For many a stormy day. When the rvind blows cold, A man feels old. While he stands his watch at dawn; Still, he'd not change this for any­ thing, • To a seaman's life he's sworn. Whistle me up a memory. Whistle me back. Where I long to be; With a lass with a smile. And a gleam in her eye. Like the brightest star In the great northern sky. With skin as pure. As the ice we'll see; And a love as deep As the bottomless sea. Steward Pete Loieas (right) introduces "Sputnik lit," ship's mascot on the National Liberty. George Schinidt, AB (looking on), seems to think the wdiole Idea is for tho birds. SIU HAH DIRECIORI SIU, A&e District Come now, lad. The night grows cold; Let's hit the sack. That's where dreams unfold. BALTIMORE UIO K. Baltimore St. Earl Sbeppard. Asant EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON .....976 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Riciimonit 9-0140 HOUSTON 4201 Canal St. Robert Matthewe, Agent Capital S-40B9: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. U UW Ryan St. Leroy Claike. Agent Hanlack 66744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2^1754 Editor, SEAFAkERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please }ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) MORGAN err* 013 Front St. RICHMOND, Cidf....816 Maedonald AT*. SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrlwm St. Douglas Beaes SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 909 Marina Ave. Terminal 4-3131 079 4th Ave.. 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St. - c CApttal 3-4336 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6837 OULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone:. Randilpb 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO ..:. 3261 E. 03nd St. Phone: Essex 9-2410 Wacosta Offers Robin Waicome our U8PH8 hospitals ajjiw. At ths sama tima, I want to heartily thank evatyont on tha night shift at Saattla who Tm Oi* BeUon helped me get my rriease in Upon retnrning to th« Statot to get home to my father from • rough and •tormy voy­ time In his hou^ of need. age, we on the Wacosta received seamen wherever ttiey are the. best tidings and Christmaa ihbold write their appreciation present we could possibly re­ to tha LOO and help us keep ceive during the last festive our hospitals . open. They are season. life to ail of us and wa need This was tha news that Itobln them badly. Line crews will again be pro­ Andrew A. Franklin tected by the top provisions of SS Fairport our SIU contract. The tremend­ ous favorable response of th* letters To The Editor All Idlers to th« editor for publication in tha SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be 'signed by the writer. Name* loill be toithheld upon Mguest. RobinsLlne men, including sev­ eral known NMU members, to the-SIU, demonstrates that wo have the best in maritime that any onion, can offer. The men on Robin ships who belonged to the NMU and the SIU had the chance to compare not only the provisions of the existing contracts, but also the methods of operation of the two unions with regard to protecting their members. The resulting vote proves^that the NMU has nothing better than the SIU to offer the Robin men.' .3 We, the crew :of'the'Wacosta, wish, at this time, to offer our compliments- and gratitude to our officials for making it pos­ sible foisthe Robin men to again come under the protection of the SIU. V/e wish to reaffirm our. confidence and fidelity in their leadership. May we con­ tinue to advance and progress. To the men of the Robin Line ships, welcome back to the STU fold. We appreciate your sacri-^ fices in enduring the NMU con-' ditions which you were forced to live under during the time NMU had the Robin ships. To all the membership, bur wishes for a very happy and prosperous new year. Rugene Ray ^ Ship's delegate ^ t \ Urges All-Out Hospital Fight To the Editon. I would like you to print this letter of appreciation for the US Public Health Service hospi­ tals, 1 was admitted to the USPHS .hospital in Seattle on October 2 for an eye operation. On Oc­ tober i I began to have muscle spasms in my back and had to take treatments on my back for 35 days. My eye operation was then postponed. * On November 9 at 8:30 PM I received a message from my home in Bakersfieid, Calif., that my father was in critical con­ dition. F immediateiy asked one of the nursea if I could by some, chance get a release to go home af once. She had me call the train depot to see how soon I could get a train out. I called, and the train was due out at 10:45 PM. I want to say that be­ tween the night nurses. Dr. Morrei add the cashier, I had my re­ lease and was on my way home by 9:15. I say to you that every sea­ man should stand by and help Boston Hospital Halls SIU Aid Te the Editor: December's movie menu here ac the Boston marine hospital fell on December 6, 19 and 27 with "Jim Thorpe, Ail Ameri­ can," "Many Rivers te Cross" and "Laura"; giving ouB patients outstanding' entertainment for the month. . The patients' favorite enter­ tainment is movies. They -can at times appear quite indif­ ferent to the program sclieduied, but they are always inter­ ested in what and when the nei^ movie is. It is, therefore, difficult to adequately express " the appreciation and gratitude of our patients. However, yoR my rest assured that sincerity > goes with our thanks to your Union for highlighting Decem­ ber's programming. * We also wish to take this op­ portunity to wish the Seafarers' Union the very best of New Years. June McGuire Director of Recreation (Ed. noie; The SIU Welfare Plan provides for regular show­ ings of movies the Boston hospital and USPHS, facilities in other ports.) 'i) ^ t " Offers Thanks For SIU Assist To the Editor: -I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to the Mobile branch of the Sea­ farers International Union for the kindness and sympathy shown me after the recent death of my husband. Charles K Spencer. I also want to express my ap­ preciation for'the klndand sin­ cere letter from Union head­ quarters in New York as well as the SIU welfare benefits check. Thanks again to all for your kindness. Mrs. Charles E. Spencer % Brightwell Files Reply To Story To tho Editor: I have Just finished reading the account In the LOG of my difficulties with Raymond J. Arsenault. The article quoted in the LOG from the "Houston Pre^s" does not truly represent the facts as they actually, ex­ isted immediately prior to the time of my difficulties with iiny brother seaman. Upon advice of my lawyer I cannot answer this slanted arti­ cle with the true facts, that will be proven by disinterested wit­ nesses at my trial. I sincerely trust that my brothers in the SIU will give me the benefit of the doubt, until ths true facts can be proven in court and probably for the bene­ fit of Ihe membership. I earnestly request the editor of the LOG to publish this let­ ter iii the next issue of the LOG. Walter Brightwell '• 11 "41 �H» ItSS tTIIL ADVOCATI (ItHimlan). II Clirtfiwaai A. skrlawlMU Sacrataryj W. Janklni. New dalagata alact*' ad. ntp'a find 1146. SuagaatloB to build fund by maana of anchor poOla. Report accepted. Watcjr fonntaia to be repaired. Slop Cheat to be opened aranr Sunday avealiig: ateward agreed to open it any time for convenience of crew. New mattreaaee to be dlatribated among crew aa per liat drawn up laat voyage. Waahing machine to Iw turned off when not in uaa. CHOCTAW tWaterman), Nov. 9— Chairman, W. Lewis: geeretary, J. Katsos. No beefs. Sen. Magnuson's letter re: keeping hospital open in Savannah posted. Sliip's fund $5.14. New delegate elected. Washing maehino to be repaired. Nov. 19—Chairman, H. Paschang; geeretary,--i. Katsos. Bosun left ship in Yokohama. Two men missed ship SEAVABEttS Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Motion to have meeting once a month. ' Quiet to be observod in w^^sKfl'l during meal hours. rleki Secretary, none. Some disputed ot. See patrolman about ot rates for taking out shifting boards from holds. See patrolman about ice boxes—two boxes out of order for lack of gas. Request installation of stainless steel tops on galley tables and pantry. Re­ quest name brands of soap powder. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done, especmlly fine Thanks­ giving dinner. Repairs to be nudesee patrolman about same. OCEAN DINNY (Marltlmo Ovartoat), Nov. 17—Chairman, E. Thompson; geeratary, R. Farnandax. Repairs made. New delegate elected. Ship's fund t»JU. No disputed ot. No beefs. Electrician to take care of new iron and see that it is returned after use. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Dec. It—etwlmun, T. James; Sacretary, P. Winfleld, Jr. Good trip. Lost two men in Alexandria. One night's lodg­ ing disputed; beef to be taken up with patrobnan in NY. Report aceepted. $1 to bo contributed by each nun toward ship's fund. STIIL VINOOR (lathmlan), Aug. S —ChalmMib J. Smytha; Secretary, C. DImn. Requeat draw for NY. Shlp'a fond SS7A1. Dlaeuaclon to improve night lunch. Steward to put out more night lunch. Fruita. eggs. Bsh. etc. to be served every night for night lunch. Nov. 34—Chairman, R. Seckinger; Secretary, V. Orencle. Vote of thanks to delegate for cooperation. Repair liat turned in to dept. heads. Crew reminded to pick up abot earda. All beefa to be handled through rcapective delegatea. Shlp'a fund $14.90. Cabinet to fib installed In meashall for deserts. Ask that company pro­ vide separate dishes and. silverware for foreign personnel who are 'fed on ship. Steward to purchase better grado of bacon: replace old mat­ tresses. Discussion on use of per­ colators. Hen paying oil to turn In all linen and clean foc'sles. Vote of thanks for men who held delegates Jobs daring voirage. ' ALICR BROWN (BleomilbM), Nov. 14—Chairman, W. Wandolli Socrelsry, S. Rothschild. No major beefs, every­ thing in fair shape. Reports accepted. Discussion on soap—agreement calls for I.ava but pumice soap substituted: lamb used as main entree; Bavarian red cabbage used with roast loin of pork—will try to omit lamb aa main ARMCNK (NJ Industries), Nov. 1»— Chairman, A. Resko; Secretary, J. Sirtllvan. Repairs to bo made, decks, foc'sle. messroom to be sougeed. Take minor beefs to delegate. One man mined ship. Treasurer elected. Re­ port accepted.' Laundry in bad shape, no hof water line to washing ma­ chine. General cleaning of foc'sles and passageways. ObserVo quiet in messroona and passageways. Ship's list very bad. SI per man to bo col­ lected for ship's fund. Nov. IS—Chairman, J. SulUvant Secretary, A. Reasko. Hot water line to bo put in wash room. Need new washing machine. • OIL MONTR (MItsJ, Oct. 4—Chair­ man, J. Chastalni Secretary, J. PIcou. AU beefs set^ed. Ship's fund SU.2S. Motion to keep same meeting ofldala for entiro trip. New secretary-reporter elected. Screen doors to bo locked while In BrasU ports except the one near gangway. Suggestion to pay for chances on pools and cokes at each draw: suggestion to see about ahrimps and beer in Paranauga for a party, PORT HOSKINS ^CHIOS Service), Oct. 19—Chairman, C. Ross; Secretary, R, Alston. Soma Insdlo painting and repairs being done. Shlp'a fund $6.34. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Dec. S—Chairman, C. Olbbs; Secre­ tary, W. Berth. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $12.40. Some men to leave Ship this trip because of ship­ ping clause. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Thanksgiving dinner. One broken fan.-' Washing machine to be cleaned after use. DEL MONTE (Miss.), Nov. .10—Chair­ man, J. Ctiastaln; Secretary, J. PIcou. Repair list turned in. Two men missed ship, rejoined. Ship's fiind $110.47. Little disputed ot. Reports accepted. Request more variety of cold drinks, fruit: steaks served more than once a week; poor feeding com­ pany is putting out.. All performers to be turned* In to patrolman. Vote of thanks to galley force. JEAN LAPITTE (Waterman). Nov. i —Chairman, J. Touarti Secretary, L. Mayers. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Crew enjoyed a fabuloua Thanksgiving dinner. New delegato elected. Three men missed ship. Ship's fund 927.80. Purchased steam iron. Reports accepted. Few minor Items squared away. VARA (WafomMn), Nov. 14—Chali^ man, J. Howarlbj Socntary, C. Burns. Safety meeting, held. Repairs being •aade. One nun wlseaA ship la Yokohaaaa. One nun hospltallied. Ship's fund-S14JS. Some diluted ot. New dMegato blocted. Scu^r to bo re­ paired In pantry. Veto of thonbi to steward dept. ROBIN SNIRWOOD (RaMn), Nov. 14—Clulrmgh. J. Brooka; Sacretary, -W. Kohut. Soma disputed ot. Kvcrything runalng smobthly. Ship's fund A11.46. Moiubors warned to be careful ed their behavior. Voto of confidence to delegate for the magnificent Job on this trip. AMES VICTORY (Victory), Nov. 13 —Clulrman, J. Tanner; Secretary, L. Plerson. Some repaira not completed, to be checked with patrolman at pay­ off. Shlp'r fund $6.79. New delegate elected. ALCOA CAVALIiR (Alcoa), Dec. 9 —Chairman, J. Mullls; Secretary, -M. Fabricant. One man aick. Movie fund reported, one movie lost. Report 'ac­ cepted. New delegate elected. Safety delegate reported on accidents and . suggestions. SEAMAR (Calmer), Dec. •—Chair­ man, N. Peine;^geeretary. J. Rlchcn- berg. Ship in good ihape. One man asked to get oft ship because of mis­ conduct and drunkennesa and not per­ forming his duties. Agent notified. Deck engineer injured leaving Tortland and had to leave ship in Astoria. Ship's fund tlO, One man abort. Dis­ cussion on the making of coffee. Everyone pleased. No beefs. AN6ILINA (Bull), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, D. Hubbard; Saeratary, W. Walsh. One man left Alp. To be reported to patrolman. Mats to ha contacted re­ garding covers removed from ven­ tilators not replaced until 11 days. Delegate to aea about tuning in Aip'a radio to receive newt hroadcasta. Beefs not to he dlacussvd In messrooms or alleyways. Dae. 1—Chairman, D. Hubbard; gee­ ratary, C. Ward. Sample of water taken at Sagunto, Epaln. to be ana­ lyzed In American port. Number of crew members affected to bo reported to capt. Coataetad radio eperamr re­ garding tuning in news broadcasts. Dmilad. Few hour* disputed ot. To contact ataward for a better variety of night lunch inacka. Covers not to be removed from ventUaters. Coop­ eration requested la keeping laundry In a more sanitary condition. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for a Una Thanksgiving Day meal. 2 'Seasick' Bulldozers Head for Last Round-Up A couple of 20-ton bulldozers that lived up to their name almost stampeded their way out of the No. 3 hold on the Wellesley Victory befbre they were literally hogtied and cor­ ralled. "Since they were built for selves through the side of the ship. land, these big 'dozers must "It was Quite a sight seeing the have gotten seasick or something cowboys trying to lasso these because they decided to take a monsters and everything else we walk for themselves late one after­ noon at sea. They worked over everything in the hatch until some 'cowboys' with steel cable lariats roped them and stopped them from charging around," said ship's re­ porter Richard Gelling. Pedro Villab'ot lends a hand When the Weilsley left New behind the bar to mix up a York for tlib Persian Gulf it was few cool ones on the Del Sud. a little light "and as usually hap­ He- was assisting bartender pens when we sail with only a Curley Liles during the cap­ partial load, we ran into rough tain's party. Viltabi^t ships weather almost the first day out," Gelling noted. By the third day, regular y as smokerDom stew­ what with the weather and the ard. noise of the bulldozers rumbling i^und, the mate "took his life into his hands and went down the escape trunk to see what all the commotion was about. "He didn't stay long. Up he could lay eur hands on to conral catne like a shot and it was all them and teep 'em penned up. -If hands turn to. The buUdozers had we had to put a name to this little worked over five new Fords that adventure. It might be 'The round­ were in the same hatch and had up of the mad bulldozers' or The "Flattery will ^get you no­ left one only about three fe«^ wide. big game hunt at sea.' Besides, where" seems to be the by­ Now they were trying to break those new cars are too big and fat word among Seafarers on the out by making a door for them­ anyway," he added. supertanker Orion Planet. Despite the skipper's comment 'Sea-Spray V By Seafarer "Red" fink that they were the best erew he had ever saiied with, the SIU gang doesn't feel it has to give the offi­ cers first crack at the SEAFARERS LOG when copies arrive aboard. Their feeling on this score pro­ duced a special meeting resolution calling on all erew-members to keep the LOG eirculating among themselves until all had read it. Only then, they said, could topside have a look. Apparoitly the arrival of the LOG had caused ruffled feelings on occasion when some of the offi­ cers tried to latch onto a copy or two before the crew got them. The competition for a leisurely reading of the LOG can get mighty intense aboard ship, even In the presence of other desirable reading matter. As if to softoi the blow, and in acknowledgement of the captain's genSrous tribute, the crew resolved to keep the Planet "a Union ship in every way, as it Is a long voyage and it'B important to get along with each other." i^gar F. Armstrong Is the ship's delegate. 'Not those kind of shots, wise guyl* 4 Planet Draws The Line On ^Togetherness Urge Trial Run To Save l-lves. eg NORFOLK (Cltlak.gervle*), Nov. 3—Clulrman, A. McCullum; gacratary, P. Hammal. Ship's fund $38.40. To see eapt. about the food Aortage and food used on board Alp. Delegate talked about Itama whlA steward posted In galley for cooks. MesshaR to bo kept clean. Vote of thanks to steward depL for a Job well done. PRODUCER (Perni.), Nov. — Chalfw man, W. J. Bonthoff; gacralary, T. Lena. C^ew quarters to be painted and Incka to be fumtghed. One key to be given to man In foc'sles, and will be given to mate when going ashore. Few hours disputed ot. Secretary' re­ porter elected. Bosun's shower and bath to be Aared with ch, cook and baker. A good crew. Smooth sailing from now on, we hope. No beefs. ALCOA POLARIg (Alcoa), Dec. 1— Chalrmait, J. H&mon; gacratary, J. gaxon. Laundry to bo cleaned by each dept. TatzoliaaB to see capt. abont aouverdrs, Aargei, ate. Need elarlflcatlon aa to oSlcera* meal hours, cleaning duties, overtime, etc. Rooms Ad passageways need Mtigeelng. -I ALCOA ROAMIR (Alcoa), Dec 9— Chairman, B. DaBautts; Baeretsry, C. SlambuL Onu man paid off. Beef •bont alectttelaaa* bathroom hetng locked. FeuLhour* fiMpntad ot. Mo­ KATHRYN (Bull), Dae. S—ChalP- tion to Aange aMOttag hour In NY niali, H. Beckerj geeretary, M. ga­ haU from S PM to S FM. Btaward to leoka. See jontrolman about hot obtain pomlatMr to my ttmo la wator In ahowors. Bhip'a fund SUU maklBE ,''"Vf Bottoms Up! • LONOVIRW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 3*—Chairman, N. Mer- ROBIN gHERWOOD (Robin), Nov. 94—Chairman, J. Brooke; geeretary, W. Kohut. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund $11.46. Reports accepted. Crew warned about performing on board and behavior. One case discussed and decided to write headquarters. Vote of confidence for magnificent Job given to delegate. In Yokohama. Shlp'a fund $3.14. New delegate elected. tOG Seafarers on the Andrew Jackson watch a demonstration of fire-fighting techniques at dockide in Cavens Point, NJ. Safety inductor "Smoky" Batzer (in coveroHs) shows how to handle smoke mask jleftl end looks en as erewmemben practice now to shift injured man from deck into stretcher bosket (rigii^ Ship's dele^:e P. P. Lopez, who sent In the photc^ said the demonstrotion wos weK-worth. the tmo Qnd IrouUe ond woidd be. mefel «• oil ships. �S^EAEAMns VtiG Old Sol Makes Dekiit Paper Salutes 'Hardy' Seamen To the Editor: Thou^t you would like to see the salute to the men of the sea in an editorial that appeared in our local paner. The "Times Record," of Troy, NY on 'De­ cember 28, 1957. The following was the text: The Men of the Sea "Complacent in our warm autos, riding a- few miles back and forth to work, lounging in our homes, most of us give lit- Picture-faking was the first order of business on the only day of sun­ shine encountered by the Jean Lafitte en route to Japan recently. Making the most of the welcome change (I to r) were Wong, deck engineer; Bill Chomyack, OS; John Mac, OS; JoJo Touart, DM, and Arty Furst, wiper. Photo by Sam Joseph. 3 H I VSPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargona James Hudson John Bigwood Edward Knapp Claude Blanks Antoine Landry Charles Cantwell Leo X.ang Antonio Carrano William Lawless L. Carrasquillo Isidore Levy Richard Carello Michael Muzio • Thomas Caylor Winford Powell Alton J. Clement Allan Ritchie George Curry William Rooney George Flint Wert Spencer Benjamin Foster ..^^drew Stauder AdeUn Fruge Nicholas Tala Charles Gedra Gerald Thaxton Leon Gordon Lucien Therlat James Hand Juan Vasquez - Henry Harrison James Ward Charles Hazlett Francis Wasmer Hayden Henry WiUiam Williams George Hobbs Clifford Wuerti John HoUaday Jacob Zimmer George Huber GSPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Allen Boone David Miller " Ben Bone Timothy McCarthy Francisco Bucno Walter Orr David Caldwell John Ossman Gorman Glaze Murray Plyler Antonio Di Amiral Robert Parker" Clarence Gardner Eugene Roszko Frederick Harris Alexander Rever Clarence Johnson Joseph Roll Walter T.- Jackson John A. Smith Daniel Lippy George Woods Edgar Marquardt ^ Paige Watson John Maaslk USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. William Powers James Patrice USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY B. Freeman L. Rhino H. Rowe H. Simmons A. Pisani M. Gaudio W. Stevens M. Chapman B. Hayes J. Reyes C. Anderson R. Lopez N. Kataul I. Seiger J. Destacamento P. Robertson B. Peters P. Liotta O. Adams H. AU L DeNobriga J. Davies Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarcrli that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the secretary-treas­ urer's office. J. Thomson W. SwUley S. Odegaard J. Matthews V. Costellefo F. Ayers R. Weir P. Seidenberg J. Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Frederick Landry Eladio Aris Patrick McCann Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGuigan Joseph J. Bass Leo Mannaugh Melvln W. BaM Albert Martinelll Juan Denopra . Vio MUazzo J. P. Destacamento Joaquin Minis John J. prlscoU C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek Q. A. Puissegnr Odis L. Gibbs Winston E. Benny Joseph M. GiUard G. E. Shumaker Bart E. Guranick Henry B. Smith Everett Haislett Michael Toth Talb Hassen. Harry S. TutUe Thomas Isaksen VlrgU E. Wllmoth Claude B. Jessup Dexter Worrell Ludwlg Kiistiansen USPHS HOSPITAL SAN fRANCISCO. CALIF, R. H. Graf G. Aanensen W. Watson C. T. Nangle D. Tselekis C. Owens L. Ready W. A. Oswinkle A. B. Ismail J. H. Berger B. Bennett L. A. Wilkersott C. Y. Chuan 8. Barras R. L. Gresham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost W. E. Orzechowskl August J. Panepinto SAHORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MO. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KilUon MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. G. B. Dunn A. W. Sadenwater R. E. McLeod USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Elmer B. Frost Wim# C. Sanders Jlmmle Littleton Theodore Smith Fred Mmer W. D. Warmack James T. Moore George W. Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault R. J. Henninger Donald K. Fishet Louie HoUiday USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. George R. Trimyer Letters To The Editor All letteri to the editor for publicotion-in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. tl'e thought to the men of the sea. These hardy sailors hrave the storm-tossed waters of the northern hemisphere during winter with as little concern as we cruise the Hudson in our outboards in .July. "The nature of their work was dramatifally Illustrated over the weekenld when two freighters (both foreign-flag.—Ed.) sank in a North Sea gale. The entire crew of one vessel, 28 men, ap­ parently perished. Fourteen from the other freighter were rescued. ' "We remember once a Decem­ ber voyage across the North At­ lantic. When our huge freight­ er put into port it had to go to drydock for repairs. An angry sea, we found then, can wreak havoc. That's why we have the utmost admiration for the men of the sea who give their lives, . and have done so since the start of ocean voyaging, to bring na­ tions the goods they want or to take -them where they want to go. They deserve a salute." James J. Breen Movie Operators Local 29 lATSE&MPMO, AFL-CIO 4 t ,4. Norfolk Dinner Made Big Hit To the Editor: Members and their families who had the privilege of attend­ ing the SIU New Year's dinner served at the Puritan Restau­ rant on Granby Street in Nor­ folk wish to comment favorably on the prompt, courteous and efficient service rendered. The waitresses were alert, providing the kind of service rarely found. They didn't Just do a job but took pains to sat­ isfy, ass'.iring that many of us will go back there again and again. They deserve a big hand and our most sincere gratitude. The most pleasing part of all was that each diner had his' Jkaiurr 1T» t»8t choice of the various mekls be-. More On-The-Job ing served; all of which were well prepared and very tasty. Sfudy Advised L. B. Bryant Jr. . To the Editor: ^ J am trying to obtain some Baltimore Cook sample tests for fireman, oiler, cook, AB and 3rd mate so the Is Rated 'Tops' fellows here at the hospital can To the Editor: know what to study for these When one considers the holi­ exams. Perhaps you can run day menu% we've had, it's no some of this material wonder crewmembers on the LOG from time to time.in the Cities Service Baltimore have good idea might be been loud in their praise. Even to Another have complete sets of books the old man stopped in the gal­ for the various ratings in the ley to thank the chief cook. SIU Sea Chest and the slopDid we say chief cook? We chests ship. I know should have said chef, for any­ quite a aboard few fellows who tried one who has sail^ with Juan to get'these-types of books, but L. Pagan knows that he can something always happened compete with any shoreside ashore and they never got them. chef. Of course, Juan has If they were in the slopchest worked in several leading they would be no problem to restaurants in New Yofk and obtain. other places, but that isn't even It is always important for all. eveiy man to even get to know, Brothers, if you happen to see such things points of the crewmembers from the Balti- compass so ashethecan know not only the bearing of his ship but. the bearing of light beacons, buoys, etc. I wonder how many ordinary seamen even know thU. WalUce "Rocky" MUton (Ed. note: Samples of some of the test material are. being forwarded to you). i t Long Stay In Drydock Ends Chief cook Juan L Pagan . on the Baltimore relaxes in . foc'sle after a day in the galley. more going ashore with perma­ nent waves, you can bet Juan did the Job also. (You'd be do­ ing a good turn if you called the wagon, too!—Ed.) At one time, Juan was a beautician in one of New York's leading salons. All kidding aside, we have been treated to swell meals, . both well cooked and well served, especially when you con­ sider this is a Cltied Service tanker, not a passenger ship. Anyway,^don't rush and try to get on the Baltimore because we have found a home. What's more, one couldn't ask for a better bunch of shipmates. Your reporter takes off his hat to this crew and hopes that any future ship he sails has a crew Just half as good. Aboard the Balti­ more, one finds a real SIU ship, one that lives up to the SIU motto: "An SIU ship is a clean ship." In closing, greetings and smooth sailing to all our broth­ ers for 1958 and all the years to come. May our Union grow stronger with the continued guidance of our capable officers. L. P. Btagmann Ship's reporter To the Editor: A word of thanks to our SIU Welfare Department, now that I have recovered from, a very serious series of complications. I realize that if it weren't* for the consideration of our officials I wouldn't have been able to keep myself together. Although I was laid up for about a year and there were no lawsuits involved, it was com­ forting to be able to have constant advice from the offices of our Union's general"counsel. Miller & Seeger. My special thanks for the help and guid­ ance provided by Mr. Seeger and Mr. Abarbanel. E. A. Anderson He's Thankful For Xmas Cash To the Editor: I wish to thank the SIU Wel­ fare Department and all those who had a hand in getting the $25 Christmas bonus to us in the hospitals. It is a big help for us away froin home. I cannot express how much it means. We can be thankful that we belong to a Union that takes care of the members, especially when .they have a run of bad luck. The Welfare Department gets my vote of thanks for all the favors it's done for me and others hero in the Staten Island marine hospital. I call it a good Job well done. WiUiam M. Shaw II m �TafWrnmrn SEAWMEM IPG i! EVERY SUNDAY DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST I "THE VOICE of the l«TD" I To Ships in Ationtic South American and European Waters •vary Sunday. 1610 OMT (11:10 AM EST Sunday) • WFK-3«. 10UO KCa Ships In Carlbhean. Bast Coast of South Amarica. South Atlantic and East Coast of United States • WFL-«(. 1UM KCt Ships In Oulf of Mex­ ico. Carlbhean. West Coast of South Amer­ ica. West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast • WFK-fS. 18700 KCs ' Ships In Hedlterraneaa area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast Meonwhile, MTD Round>the-World Broadcasts ^ continue ... I- I •vary Sunday. 1918 OMT (2:10 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KC8 Europe and No. America WCO-16908.i KCs East Coast So. Amarica WCO-23407 KCt West Coast So. America •vary Monday. 0118 OMT . (10:15 PM EST Sundop) WMM i8-18M7 KCt Australia WMM •1-11037.0 Northwest Pacific MARiTiME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-DiO Curran's Sermon (Continued from pegs 1) pretended ignorance on the sub­ ject of Coirnnuniom when the oc­ casion suited him. Back in 1939 Curran told • Congressional committee: . . . "I do not know what a Communist looks like." Maybe he's right at that. Maybe he didn't know that Stalin and hatchet idan Kuznetsov were com­ munists. In 1939, Curran's line was that he didn't know of any Communists in the NMU, even vdien he was asked about jnen like A1 Lannon (chief of the (Communist waterfront section), Roy Hudson, Ferdinand Smith, and others. A few years later, when he found that it war expedient to pose as an anti-Communist and to ditch 4ome of the men mentioned above, among others,- he suddenly discov­ ered that he not only knew of Com­ munists in the NMU all along, but that "the Communist Party and its members had completely forsaken their original role as fighters for progress and rank and file demo- DutchQuitShip, Hit 'Starvation' SEATTLE — A Dutch banana boat, the Cartage, pulled 4>ut of this port with a new crew after 29 members paid off charging the cap­ tain with feeding them short ra­ tions. The company flew in re­ placements from Central America and departed, leaving the crewmembers to the tender mercies of Immigration. Crewmcmbers accused Captain A. A. Gerritsma of putting them on a "starvation diet." All told, the ship had carried a crew of 47. Herman E. Cooper We regret that lack of space in this issue prevents us from printing another article In the series on the role of Herman E. Cooper in the labor move­ ment. Watch future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. '-^1 J cracy In dUr union." (Report to NMU convention, 1947). In the last analysis, his attempt All of the follotoing SIU families have received a 1200 maternity to identify himself vdth the aims benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: of the US and the SIU wtth the Communist enemies of this coun­ Wrahk RosiweR Mitchell, bom Mrs. Thomas E. Robbins, Balti­ try is a typical piece of Stalinist- November 24, • 1957, to Seafarer more, Md. type doubletalk in which he excels and Mrs. William Mitchell, Tampa, 4 4 4 —and Curran is the last one to let Fla. Donald Henry Caldas, born De­ anybody forget it. t t t cember 10, 1957, to Seafarer and Theresa Joan Morgan, bom De­ Mrs. Manual F. Caldas, New Bed­ cember 1, 1957, to Seafarer and ford, Mass. Mrs. William R. Morgan, Savannah, 4 4 4 Ga. Kenji Paul Hoffman, bom No­ t t t vember 10, 1957, to Seafarer and Liza Yvonne Rodriguez, born No­ Mrs. Bertrand Hoffman, New York vember 30, 1957, to Seafarer and City. Mrs. Ovidio R. Rodriguez, New 4 4 4 York City. Patty Sue Hooka, bora Novem­ t t t ber 18, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. The deaths of the follotoing Seor Thomas Henry Sanchez Jr., born William C. Hooks, Metter, G'a. farers have been reported to the 4 4 4 Seafarers Welfare Plan and the November 22, 1957, to Seafarer Cynthia Ann Krisiehsen, born SIV death benefit is being paid to and Mrs. Thomas H, Sanchez, Chickasaw, Ala. November 28, 1957, to Seafarer their beneficiaries: t t t and Mrs. Kenneth H. Kristensen, Sidney Mogel, 24: Brother Mogel Louis George Vourloumls, bom Baltimore, Md. died on July 24, 1957, in New York December 2, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 City. Death was due to drowning. Mrs. George L. Vourloumls, PhilaKeith Bryant Leiter, bora Sep­ He became a full member of the relphia, rt. tember 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Union on- March 11,. 1957, and t t t Mrs. Alexander J. Leiter, Minnea­ sailed in the engine department. Arthur Clyde Witherington Jr., polis, Minn. Burial took place in Mt. Jacob born December 2, 1957, to Seafarer 4 4 4 Cemetery, Delaware County, and Mrs. Arthur Witherington, Denise Anne McCullough, born Penna, Daphne, Ala. December 15, 1957, to Seafarer and 3) 4" A) 4" ^ 4) Mrs. Kenneth J. McCulough, LevitCharles A. Eagleson, 66: On De­ Dennis Lamar Logan, bom No­ town, NY. cember 3, 1957, Brother Eagleson vember 23, 1957, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 died of a heart ailment in Tampa, Mrs. Joseph J. Logan Jr., CrichLewis Anthony Nixon, born No­ Fla. He became ton, Ala. vember 24, 1957, to Seafarer and a full member of 4" 3^ . 3) Mrs. Leonard I. Nixon, Hitchcock, the Union on Edythe Annakete Krause, born Tex. January 12, 1944, May 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 and was sailing Jesse J. M, Krause, Lake Charles, Michael Edwin Parks, bom De­ in the engine La. cember 12, 1957, to Seafarer and department. 3) 4" 4" Mrs. Julius E. Parks, Baytown, Brother Eagleson Sonia Ortega, bom September 9, Tex. is survived by his "'444 wife, Anna Eagle­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfredo Garland Wayne Vincent, born son, of Houston, Ortega, Tampa, Fla. if: 4" 4" December 16, 1957, to Seafarer Texas. He was buried in the Mora­ Roxanne Marie Guiilory, born and Mr$. Floyd J. Vincent, Sul­ vian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. December 18, 1957, to Seafarer phur, La. tit and Mrs. Calvin R. Guiilory, Luciano I. Ramos, 55: Brother Mamou, La. Ramos died on November 10, 1957, ^ 4 3>' in the USPHS Hospital, Brooklyn, Cydthia Lee Brinson, bom De­ NY. Death was the result of natu­ cember 15, 1957, to Seafarer and ral causes. He became a full mem­ Mrs. Benny Brinson, Savannah, Ga. ber of the Union on February 3, 4 4 3^ 1951, and sailed in the engine de­ Edwin E. Ritchie Jr., born De­ partment. Brother Ramos is sur­ cember 8, 1957, to Seafarer and vived by his wife, Maryblanca M. Mrs. Edwin E. Ritchie, Mobile, Ala. de Iglesias, of Havana, Cuba. 4 4 4 Burial took place in Rose Hill Karen Kay Robbins, bom No­ Cemetery, Linden, NJ. vember 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Behind The Robin Line Story (Continued fS:om page 5) Trent, where two NMU members voted SIU. (Sea news story on page 3.) Another NMU Raid b the Aobin Line raid an Isolated In•taneer Net in light of the record. In PhUadelphIa, the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Dlvlslwi b fighting a similar raid by the NMU against ships of the W1I» Us- tug fleet. Willis had been a non­ union fleet in 1956 and both organiza­ tions had - campaigned among- the tug erews. A collective bargaining election^ was held with the SIU getting 69 votes to two for the NMU. Less than one year later, before contract renewal time came •round, the NMU popped up with a pe­ tition charging that the union shop elause was "lUegal" and that the contract should be thrown out accordingly. This argu­ ment b an exact paraUel to the pitch used by "rlght-to-work" advocates. Thb case b stiU pending before the NLRB. After the SIU won the first four Robin ' ships and was certified as the bai^ainlng agent, Curran found himself in an ex­ posed and Indefensible position. He had premised his membership he would de­ liver the ships and had boasted how ISIU men were flocking to the NMU. To save face he started to scream^ "SIUNLRB conspiracy" and put on a show of "miUtancy." MMIM To start off, Curran put NMU picketlines around the Mooremack and Robin ships. In picketing Mooremack vessels he was hitting at the company which had worked hand-in-glove with him in the Robin deaL Curran's announced ob­ jective was to force Mooremack to defy the NLKH certification of the SIU on the first four ships. But Curran did not get the support he pbnned on. Even on Mooremack's own ships in the port of New York, the NMU picketing was ineffective, with the "New York Times" reporting, "The Mbrmacyork was worked ''by longshoremen despite the presence of the pickeb." (Dec. 21). The New York "World Telegram" of Dec 19 reported "longshoremen crossed the picketlines and continued to unload vessels.. Trucks abo passed the lines," while the "Journal of Commerce" pin­ pointed the situation when it said on Dec. 20, "the ILA's local refused to recognize a picket line . ., IVo of the Robin Line ships were able to discharge cargo . . ." Curran, of course, claimed that his pick­ ets had "frozen" the ships to the dock. NMU CrossBM NMU Line Two" days after his wild and irresponsi­ ble outburst, Curran reviewed the facts and changed hb tack. With Jongshoremen and teamsters working the ships, he put the NMU men back aboard the Robin Line ships, revealing en the waterfront the strange and paradoxical sight of NMU men working behind an NMU picket line. Meanwhile, the NMU "Pilot" attempted to explain the failure of the maneuver by referring to the longshore­ men and teamsters who had continued working as "low-hung longshoremen and teamsters." Not only was this reference characteristic of Curran's snide and irra­ tional -apprabab of a situation, it was an­ other demonstration of his inability to convey facts accurately. In short, it was typical Curran irresponsibility right down the line. The whole Robin Line adventure points up the complete irresponsibility of the NMU president as well as his willing­ ness' to take advantage of the lack of familiarity of non-maritime groups to confuse and mbrepresent a situation in which he is involved. He does not hesi­ tate to deliberately fabify in front of his own membership. Y^urran's action rules out acceptance of any of his so-called presentations of fact. Other than his customary bombast and promises of "we'll-tell-'emrwhat-they'dbetter-do-or-else," • Curran nowhere pre­ sented to the NMU membership any sem­ blance of a reason to justify his irrespon­ sible moye in the Robin Line situation. Nowhere did he present the NMU mem­ bers a case showing they were entitled to Robin Line jobs. Once again, he simply took the noisy route, and left reason by the wayside. When it b summed up, the conduct and actions of Curran in this instance are in violation of the elementary standards of trade unionism and certainiy a viola­ tion of the AFL-CIO constitution in that it is an attack on the jurisdiction and in­ tegrity of another AFL-CIO affiliate. What's more, the NMU raiding tactic placed in jeopardy the job rights, se­ curity and equity in welfare benefits of some 250 American workers on eight Robin Line ships. In calling for a collective bargaining election on Robin Line ships, the SIU was fulfilling one of its basic functions as a trade union—^which is to protect the jobs, security and economic welfare of its membership. . 4 4 4 At this point, developments' in the Robin beef are resting in the courts and the NLRB. The NMU has asked the courts to bar certification of the SIU by the La­ bor Board and the judge has reserved de­ cision. Mooremack has won "an injunction against NMU picketing of its vessels. Meanwh^e, the SIU is (mntinuing to take every appropriate action to protect the job rights, equity and seniority of SIU member| in the Robin Line. �IR..6 '• ' • SEiAFABERS^FKOG [ • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT ® AFL-CIO • US Budget Asks Funds For Af/ssv APL Vessels QUESTION: How wiit the year 1957 for you? WASHINGTON—Reversing last year's economy trend, the President's budget message Augusto Miranda, OS: It was not to Congress this week recommended construction of 18 new merchant ships, of which 11 too good a year for my family be­ cause of sickness. would be for SlU companies or operators under contract tp West Coast SIU affiliates. Between the flu The $132 million program and what not go­ would include four new cargo from 2,100 to 2,000. . Althot^ the base of Government subsidies ing around, the there are only 1,897 subsidized so that more companies could re­ liners for Mississippi Steam­ voyages under contract now, pend­ ceive Federal assistance than do doctor was kept ship, in line with the new 20-year ing applications by companies al­ now. Waterman, Isthmian and busy. But gener­ it was fair as subsidy contract the company ready under subsidy and operators Isbrandtsen are among the major ally I made some seeking subsidies would raise this operators seeking subsidy aid for signed with the Government last figure to 2,613. the first time. Renewed bids by good trips. I was fall. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades trampship operators for'subsidy as­ a little disap-' Reduced Subsidies? Department and the SIU have con­ sistance likcudse appear to stand pointed because I did not win the sweepstakes, but A proposal for a reduced ceiling sistently pressed for broadening little chance. maybe in 1868. on subsidized voyages left the fu­ ture of pending subsidy applica-, tions by various operators up in the Chan F. Zal, AB: 1957 was a air. The President also said a fullvery "hot" year for me. Most of scale review of the 1936 Merchant the trips I made Marine Act was in progress and were in the Per­ urged stretching out the replace­ sian Gulf and I ment of the present merchant fleet had to sweat by extending the useful life of a through them. merchant ship for subsidy purposes Bet otherwise it SAN FRANClSCO=-Congressman Jack Shelley told a mass from 20 to 25 years. was good, quiet An 87-word section of the 22,000- labor rally here of his days as a sailor 30 years ago to spot­ and peaceful, just word budget message was devoted light what a proposed "right-to-work" law would mean in the way I like it. to "Water Transportation" and rec­ r did not have California. . ommended overall fund outlays of too much trouble Secretary-Treasurer C. J. HagAn overflow crowd at a San about $295 million. Besides the shipping, and managed to relax too, gerty, AFL-CIO Regional Direc­ $132 million ship construction fig­ Francisco Labor Council meet­ so can't complain about the ure, this covered $120 million for ing which kicked off the fight tor Dan Flanagan, and Council past1year. President Jack Goldberger and operating subsidies, $20 million for against a state "work" law was George Johns, also lash­ vessel trade-ins, $5 million for re­ reminded how the shipowners Secretary ed into the "work" law proposal as Jay Wolan, OS: Frankly it was a search and development, $15 mil­ "broke the Sailors Union" after a union-wrecking measure. the 1921 strike when an AB's rough year for me. I was in and lion for administrative expenses. Haggerty pointed out how back­ out of hospitals Including reserve fleet costs, and wages were $90 a month. ers of the law "think that now is "They replaced the Sailors hir­ year and had $3 million for maritime training. the time to press for passage b^ all ing hall with the Shipping Board not much of a The most hopeful Item was for cause of a few misguided officers ship construction, for which Con­ hall and wages went down, down, in our movement. But 'right-to- chance to ship gress had allotted a bare $3 million down In 1928, when I made my work' would not do one thing to out. Otherwise I last year. The President had last trip," Shelley declared, "able- clean up any misappropriation or think it was a originally asked $120 million for bodied seamen were making $45 racketeering. 'Right-to-work' is good year, but I construction, then trimmed that to a month for a double watch, four really a false issue to destroy dem­ hope I can get a ship during the $95 million and Congressional hours on and four hours off. This ocratic labor unions." budget-cutters lopped off $92 mil­ is what 'right-to-work' means. It Key campaigner for the law in next week and lion more before they were means the right to exploit the the state is Sen. William Know- make some working man, to take away his money. It's expensive sitting through. land, Senate Majority Leader In This year's fund, requests will strength to bargain for decent Washington and a Republican can­ around. cover a new passenger liner for wages and conditions ... t "This should be a crusade with didate for governor of California American President Lines, four Thomas Stratford, FWT: It was this November. cargo ships for American Mail you union members. Not a cru­ Line, two for Pacific Far East Line sade to keep unions in-existence, and the four for Mississippi, plus not a crusade to* keep Jobs for un­ four ships for Lykes and three for ion officers. It's a crusade for the Moore-McCormack. No funds were decent American living standards budgeted for a replacement for that can be won only by labor un­ the SS America. The Mississippi ions," SheUey added. In addition vessels are provided for under a to being ar former sailor, Shelley 14-ship fleet replacement program was head of the powerful Califor­ nia Federation of Labor at one SAN FRANCISCO—According to the unofficial returns in totalling $160 million. time. Recommended appropriations for the first election of officers for the Marine Cooks and Stew­ Other speakers. Including Calfed operating subsidies were increased ards Union, Ed Turner was an iasy victor in his bid for the over last year, but the ceiling on office of secretary-treasurer. subsidized voyages would be cut Turner was reported to have to be used to build up a fund to repay more than $300,000 borrowed received 1,747 votes against from the Sailors Union. These and 233 for Walt Chamberlain, his other funds were used during the long campaign to establish MCS only opponent. on West Coast ships. Over 2,000 members of the LAKE CHARLES—Labor affairs With the election out of the way, in this port are in good shape. The MC&S voted for the candidates' of the first major refurbishing of the SIU membership meet­ building trades unions recently their choice and on other basic 16-month old headquarters of the ings are held regularly signed new contracts, some of them union issues diirlng the 60-day SIU affiliate^ MCS is no^ under­ voting period. way. , every two weeks on Wed­ running for two years, providing for wage increases and better ben­ Of the total votes, cast, the. Work has started on the. build­ nesday nights at 7 PM in efits for their members. largest number, 1816, were cast in ing's interior to streamline the Shipping held its own around favor of Louis Foyt who was un­ union's operations and - provide all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to this area as compared to past holi­ opposed for the office of. New York more efficient service for the grow­ day periods. Registration lagged agent. In other ports, Pete Blanchi ing MCS membership. One major attend; those who wish to slightly behind shipping, but there deieated three opponents for the item call^ for the installation of be excused should request were plenty of men on the beach post of San Francisco dispatcher a new electric shipping board and while Joe Gorin, Wilffiington agent; a simplified registration procedure. permission by telegram to take up the jobs. H. A. Robinson, Portland agent and In similar action, ;the Saiior.<» OS Tankers (be sure to include reg­ The Chiwawa, Fort Hoskins, James Willoughby, Seattle agent Union of the Pacific has already istration number). The Bents Fort, Royal Oak, Winter Hill, were reelected to their positions. installed a new shipping board {it next SIU meetings will be: Cantigny, CS Baltimore, Govern­ The ballot also. included a pro­ SUP headquarters. ment Camp, Bradford Island, posal for a $20 annual assessment .The SUP instaUation: is pat­ Council Grove (Cities Service); Val to help repay the union's indebted­ terned after the shipping boards January 22 Chem (Heron) and the Del Alba ness to the SUP. The MCS repaid u.<sed at SIU halls in New York-and February 5 (Mississippi) were in port during its debt to the SIU a year ago and Baltimore. It is part of an ex­ February 19 the past two weeks. All were in is also paying off a loan Jrom the tensive; building, improvement pro­ March 5 good shape with no major beefs California :State- .Federation of gram, mapped out by thevSUP for on any vessels. Labor. The yearly assessment is aU its West Coast haUs. Calif. Labor Kicks Off Campaign On 'Wreck' Bid £ Cr* h- life First MCS Election Afomes Turner Sec'y Jobs Hold In SCHEDULE OF Lake Charles SIU MEETINGS if:;' fe; . I Jem. 17 195S a good year shipping-wise, plenty of money imd time to enjoy my­ self. It was quiet with nothing jinusual happening. What I liked best was the good choice of runs I got throughout the year. I just hope the next 12 months are just as good. ^ 4) •' William Westeott, pampmjuii 1937 was a very good year for me, financially and otherwise. 1 took a couple of trips Cor six months, and then , a five month vacation in Canada. Right now I only hope it will be as good next year, and from the looks of things, it probably will. . Bait. Busy Organizing BALTIMORE—With thehoUdays over, the Seafarers in this port are getting back to the everyday tasks. The SIU is continuing to pu^ its organizing drive in the various areas in and around the port. There has been no word as yet con­ cerning one petition which has been filed with the Labor Board. It has been a very slow shipping period for the men on the'beach here. .There were only nine vessels paying off during the past two weeks, five signed on, and IS were in transit. The Hurricane (Waterman); Cubore, Santore, Baltore (Ore); Bethcoaster, Seamar (Calmar); Evelyn, Jean (Bull) and the Pacific Ocean (Trans. Utilities) paid off while the Cubore, Santore, Baltore, Pa­ cific Ocean, and the Seamar ^gned on. In-transit were the Robin Goodfellow, Robin Trent (Robin) ; Alcoa Partner, PegasOS, Pilgrim, (Alcoa); Steel' Apprentice, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Wild Ranger (Water­ man)'; Alamar (Calmar); Fort Hos­ kins (Cities Service); Venore, Oremar (Ore.) and the Mankato Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers). V. l/taYrLifta � 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 17, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CRUSHES NMU, WINS HOOD 26-1 US BUDGET OKS HOSPITAL FUNDS SEAMEN’S PROTESTS SAVE HOSPITAL $$ $2 BILLION MORE IN AID, SURPLUS SALES PROPOSED CURRAN DISCOURSES ON RED TREACHERY FMB READY TO RECALL TWO MORE COAL VESSELS MEBA PLANS GT. LAKES DRIVE AT SPRING FIT-OUT BEHIND THE ROBIN LINE STORY IBM GEAR KEEPS TIGHT CHECK ON DUES RECORDS BRITISH STUDY 100,000-TON SUB TANKER SEAFARERS RESCUES FIRE VICTIMS UNIONS OF AMERICA UAW – AUTO, AIRCRAFT, ARMS, FARM IMPLEMENTS TRAMPS EMPHASIZE BULK CARGO RISE IN AID PLEA JAPAN SEEKS ARAB OIL CONCESSION; OFFERS 56% T-H BREAKS STRIKE AT TEXAS PLANT DOLDRUMS HIT SAN FRANCISCO US BUDGET ASKS FUNDS FOR MISS., APL VESSELS CALIF. LABOR KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN ON ‘WRECK’ BID FIRST MCS ELECTION NAMES TURNER SEC’Y Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/17/1958 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. XX, No. 2 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4833ad1b86a410114de6e3f981a9e8c4.PDF b20e7f34a5a8e080a8c32844a5eddbc2 PDF Text Text SEAFAIUEItS*LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN gp THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UMION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • Supreme Court Voids Bull Ban •? : ,*i Story On Page 3 NMU 'Objects' In Last Stand On Robin Loss Story On Page 2 i#_x— MM# Seeking election to membership-elected quarterly VWlfflf • financial committee in NY, Seafarer Pablo Mendez, chief cook (right), holds hand aloft while dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) serves as one of the tally clerks. Mendez lost out in the spir­ ited bidding for committee jobs. Six others were named for the regular quarterly audit'of Union finances. tr--. 11 li-'- I H I- ji;-' " X.- ^ . .'r •; V ^ ,'r n 'AA. --v, i �Face Twe SEAFARERS Gov't Proposes Rule Over Union Funds^ Voting I: LI tOC teuurr Larsen Uncle Visits Center tL lUt 511/ Sefftes Robin tine or Claims Seafarers on Robin Line ships wHl share the proceeds of some 260 hours of disputed overtime col­ lected -by SIU patrolmen this week, marking the return of SIU repre­ sentation in the fleet. The overtime, some of it dating back to the last summer when Moore-McCormack began operat­ ing the ships under National Mari­ time Union contract, covered beefs over mates doing unlicensed work on deck and various other working rule infractions. It amounts to roughly $600 in cash payments. Although the eight ships involved were covered by the NMU con­ tract, the Seafarers had never got­ ten the overtime. Seven of the ships have since voted for a re­ newal of SIU representation. The National Labor Relations Board has certified SlU bargaining rights on four df them. Certifica­ tion has been held up on three others by NMU "objections." WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower's two-part labor program was formally disclosed last week when he called for restraint in new union wage demands coupled with strict Government controls on internal union affairs and organiz­ turnod down by the NLRB and to authorize pre-hiring union shop ing activities. The President usech-his annua] agreements in the construction Economic Report to Congress to industry. Observers expect thase provi­ saddle the labor movement, .in fidvance, with the blame for any sions would have little difficulty worsening of the current business 'but 4hat because of Congress' recession. Three days later, in a larger concern with defense mat­ message on labor law, he urged a ters, action may not be forthcom­ scries of measures which, AFL- ing. However, although the Ad­ CIO President George Meany ministration program does not in­ declared, might lead to "licensing clude any so-called national "right to work" law, other lawmakers who of trade unions." . Most of the labor law proposals have introduced even tougher bills Touring SlU medical center in Brooklyn, Arvld Wesfgerd (loft), were previewed at the AFL-CIO may not hold back. undo of Seafarer Pete Larsen foe whom the clinic was namoa, New Agency Urged convention last month by Labor The remainder of. the Eisen­ Secretary James P. Mitchell. The reeds inscription on memorial plaque for Larsen in the lobby. convention subsequently vowed to hower program calls for sweeping Looking on is Dr. Joseph Logue, medical director. "resist to the uttermost any and powers for a new Commissioner of every proposal which, under the Labor Reports with authority over guise of seeking to protect work­ union financial and balloting re­ ers from corruption and or im­ ports and management reports on proper activities, seeks instead to financial dealings with unions. destroy honest, decent American Penalties such as the loss of union trade unions." bargaining rights, a ban on the Addressing the convention, use of NLRB services and Federal SlUNA President Paul Hall prob- tax exemptions could be Invoked. a])ly expressed the sentiment of New restrictions would also be most of the delegates when he put on union picketing rights and The National Maritime Union has pulled out a grab bag of delayipg tactics in last-ditch declared: "We don't need any more organizational drives and force legislation. If anything, we have workers to handle "hot cargo" in efforts to salvage its raid on the Robin Line. NMU charges of "intimidation" were filed with too much iegislation now." The strikes and other beefs. the National Labor Relations Board in an attempt to prevent certification of the last Robin ov erwhelming view was that where Line ships won by the SIU. there was wrongdoing, proper enAs reported in thq last SEA­ fojcement of existing laws could handle it in all cases.' FARERS LOG, the "intimidaHowever, some • sections of the tion",charges were tipped off dur­ President's labor message already ing the voting on the Robin Hood have labor support, particularly when the seven -NMU crewmemone calling for detailed annual hers aboard were instructed by reports by all types of welfare and the NMU to refuse to vote on % pension plans, whether adminis­ Faced with repeated demands from NMU members asking "why can't we get the the ground that they were being tered by employers, by unions, or same benefits they have in the SIU?" NMU President Joseph Curran has replied witji the "intimidated." Another purpose for Jointly by both. This bill has long usual smear on the SIU—his standard approach in sUch situations. In discussions at the the -NMU tactic on the Hood was had labor endorsement, but con­ last NMU convention in .Oc-^ to avoid, repetition of ffie embar­ ^^^ tinues to be fought by manage­ rassment the NMU suffered on the tober, verbatim copies , of Seafarers receive benefits for as defeat the NMU suffered in its raid Robin Trent where two NMU mem­ ment interests which control the which recently were obtained long as they are laid up at the on the Robin Line. Name-calling bers voted for the SIU. majority of these plans. by the LOG, Curran again demons standard weekly rate. In some in­ and misrepresentation, in the Cur­ SIU headquarters ridiculed the T-H Amendments Other less objectionable parts strated his capacity for mud-sling­ stances, such benefits have been ran scheme of things, are substi­ "intimidation" charges, pointing to cf the program call for amending ing and misrepresentations of the paid for the past eight years since tutes for doing an effective Job of them as further evidence of NMU trade union representation. Taft-Hartley to allow "fired" eco­ facts when pinned down on an the Plan began, without let-up. President Joseph Curran's irre­ nomic strikers instead of strike­ issue. sponsible behavior in efforts to NMU 'Studies' Problem breakers only to vote in NLRB The discussion in this instance cover up the serious defeat he had. Curran's answer to these de­ I "CBAIRMAH CURRAHt ...i elections; to end the "no man's dealt with the admitted superiority suffered in launching his raid on hmv* definite lofpinBitmands was to declare that the Seafarers' Jobs. land" in jiu-isdiction so that state of the SIU Welfare Plan's hospital ion fron hospitels that labor boards can handle cases benefits under which hospitalized NMU was "studying" the question NMU Pressure sono neabera of the SIU and to complain about the pres­ If anything, headquarters held, in there never get any sures brought by NMU members knbney. And other neilbers the record of the Robin Line beef for benefits equivalent to the SIU. 'get wre than they are as detailed in the January 17 SEA­ "CRklRK&g CDRRAHt ... "If you go around the country," supposed to get* Whether] FARERS LOG indicates thd lengthi X want to aake It quite he asserted, ' "you will find that that is true or not. is clear that we have not to which Curran went to pressure somthing else. .Bdt we there are no plans, either insurance fallen down on this Job* Seafarers into either switching are not trying to build companies, or others, that are able that we are working on' over to the NMU or getting off the a plan to eompete with to handle this long-term illness it. But it takea tine. ships. \ SIU'or anyone elss...^** We have letters fron question without breaking the plan With seven of the,eight Robin Manhattan Beach condemn­ down . . ." No plan, of course, ex­ -^ Line ships having voted for the ing the hell out of us cept the SlU's, which operates on Curran smear tactic is shown all the time. There are SIU and an over-all SIU majority, this very basis and maintains sound a few patients in Man­ in. above excerpt where he BOSTON — After the previous in the fleet of 190 t6 62, the Union finabcing at the same time. hattan Beach that have period's sharp shipping slump, job says he has "definite informa­ is waiting for certification, action been there the biggest Curran was bitter , about mem­ opportunities picked up consider­ by thq, NLRB. Four ships, the tion" but in next breath admits part of.their life, and bers' gripes. "Instead of giving us ably in this port, which is welcome Robin Kirk, Robin Gray, Robin they are going to sta^ he is unconcerned about the help," he moaned, "they will send news to all hands. there. Dnfortuqately* Locksley and Robin Sherwood, truth of the charge. us a letter saying 'You are a phony they have what is known Port Agent James Sheehan re­ have already been certified to the as a lengthy Illness. minded all hands that up-to-date outfit' . . . 'The SIU gives them SIU. The Robin Mowbray has been And if you go around the that; why don't our Plan give it to copies of the Union's Welfare Plan certified to the NMU. It was on country, you will find . benefits and requirements were them?' ..." this ship that 11 Seafarers were that there are no plans, Jan. 31, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 3 fired and replaced through the available in the hall. He urged either insurance compan­ 'Definite' Indqfinitrinfo all Seafarers to take a copy home ies. or others, that are NMU hall, which together with Able to handle this long To answer these upanswerable to' the family so toat wives, chil­ men leaving the ship for illness tern Illness question complaints, Curran resorted to his dren and dependent parents would and other reasons threw the ves­ without breaking the usual smear tactic charging, "We know what they are entitled to and. sel to the NMU. plan down. And we^ven't PAUI HAUW Seerttary-Trtosuntz have, definite information from hos­ what the procedures are in case of been able to-find a Remaining, to be acted on by pitals that some members of 'the HKEBCBX SBAND, Editor. BEBNARD SEA- the NLRB are the Robin Hood, an emergency. solution...." t(AH. Art Editor. {IEBUAH ABIHUB, IBWIH SIU in there never get any money. SFIVACK, Paying off and signing on were AI. MASKIN, JOHN BBAZIL. Staff' Robin Trent and Robin GoodfelAnd other members get more than Wntert. Biu MOODY. Ctttf -Area Repra- low. six Cities Service tankers, the Fort (•ntatiur they are supposed to get. Whether Hoskins, Council Grove, Bradford Curran declares "no plans" Still pending is an NMU court Island, Wipter Hill, Goverament that is true or not, is something Publlihad bIwMkly at tha haadquartars action seeking to upset tl^e re­ handle long-term illness bene­ of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ sults of the secret ballot voting and Camp and Bents Fort, as well as else-.". lantic a Cult District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth fit, without going broke.^ But the Pan Oceanic Transporter Avanua Brooklyn 33, NY. Tol. HYaelnth the desires of. the crewmembers This use of the smear, the truth t-4t0e. SIU Welfare Plan does handle Enterod as second class mattar (Penn. Nav.). In-transit ships were or falsity of which Cqrran-dismiss­ at tha Post Offico in Brooklyn, NY, undor on the Robin Line ships. The NMU it, and at last report had the Robin Hood (Robin); Steel 1W Act of Aus. 34, 1f12. es as unimportant, is out of the has asked the courts to rule out Executive and Steel Rover (Isth­ $6,200,00d in liquid reserves 13* same book as his smear of the SIU the certifications. Decision -hqs mian) and the Yaka (Watermian). plus property assets. •i-**. been reserved. following tbejjeriiqi|»brg«niKatioQal NMU Filing'Objecfions' To Cover Up Robin Loss NMU's Hospital Benefits Inferier -Se Curran Throws Mud At SIU Get Welfare Benefit Copies^ Boston Urges SEAFARERS LOG �jrdiaary SI, ISSt SBAFAKERS LOG raff* TBiwt High Court Affirms SIU Right To Strike Against Bull Line Teamster Local 807 officials John Strong, president (I), and Tom Hickey, secretary-treasurer (r), chat with SlU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall before instgllation ceremonies. Hall Installs Leadership Of NY MTfront Teamsters A solid demonstration of the long-standing friendly rela­ tionship between the SIU and New York waterfront team­ sters was emphasized last week when SIU Secretary-Treas­ urer Paul Hall installed offi--* cers of the 10,000-member leadership of John Strong, Local Truck Ptriyiws Local 807, IBT. 807 president, and Tom Hickey, Hall said lie was "privileged to have the opportunity to install men who I consider to be as solid a group of trade unionists as exists anywhere in. the United States." He added that the Local 807 ad­ ministration has a weli-Justiiied reputation as square-dealing, de­ cent union men who have made an "outstanding contribution to the well-being of the Local 807 mem­ bership and have demonstrated their responsibiiity to the members and the community at all times." He paid particular tribute to the Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial SAN FRANCISCO — A large crowd of SIU Pacific District mem­ bership as well 'as representatives of the West Coast maritime indus­ try gathered in front of the Sailors Union headquarters on Tuesday afternoon, January 28, for the ded­ ication of the Harry Lundeberg statue. The ceremonies took place on the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. The statue was commissioned by the Sailors Union membership. It has been placed on the Harrison side of the building opposite the statue of Andrew Furuseth. The, Furuseth statue had previ­ ously been located at the Folsom Street site of the founding meeting of the first seamen's union in the United States. It was moved to the front of the SUP headquarters after a road construction project was charted through the area. C. J. Haggerty, secretary-treas­ urer of the California State Feder­ ation of Labor, was the main speak­ er at the dedication ceremonies. Other speakers included Morris Weisberger, SUP secretary-treas­ urer; Harry O'Reilly, executivesecretary, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment; Sam Bennett, president, Ma­ rine Firemen's Union; Ed Turner, secretary-treasurer, MC&S, and Mrs. Ida Lundeberg, widow of the late SUP secretary-treasurgr. Monsignor Matthew Connelly, Catholic port chaplain, gave the invocation. Fall- details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. " Local 807 secretary-treasurer, and added that they had stood side by side with the SIU in numerous wa­ terfront beefs. Hickey, a former vice-president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, had been highly praised by members of the McClellan Committee for his straightforward testimony in the course of their in­ quiry into Teamster affairs. ""Hickey was an unsuccessful can­ didate against James R. Hoffa for the international presidency of the Teamsters last October in Miami. He subsequently lost his bid for reelection as an IBT vice-president when the Hoifa forces swept all posts. The AFL-CIO expelled the international union on corruption charges In December. Seafarers have long been famil­ iar with Local 807, whose members do most of the pierslde hauling in New York harbor. In addition, the local has held some of its regular membership meetings at SIU head­ quarters and its officials have spok­ en at SIU membership meetings. Last week's affair at another Brooklyn hall covered the installa­ tion of local officers for a threeyear term. In his capacity-as in­ stalling officer. Hall was introduced to the Local 807 membership as "a good friend and unionist." A far-reaching decision upholding the SIU's peaceful picketing of the Bull Line was issued Monday by the Supreme Court in Washington. Barring further legal complications, by ^ext week the SIU will be free to resume its strike against the Bull Line at any time. upheld this view in refusing Bull Line under the. wage reopen­ The high court's action, Court the company's plea for further re­ ing clause of the SIU freight agreement. An impasse arose over in effect, affirmed a Circuit view of the case. Union's demands for parity Stiil pending in the state courts Court of Appeals decision is an action by Bull Line seeking the with the West Coast unions on two months ago that a a permanent anti-strike injunction overtime and penalty pay rates, an across-the-board 20 percent District Court injunction against the three unions. This mat­ plus wage increase, all retroactive to issued October 1 "must be set aside," Implementation of the Circuit Court ruling was held up when the company was granted a limited stay by Suprgme Court Justice Jchn M. Harlan.' SIU officials and attorneys hailed thfs week's decision by the nation's highest court as being in full sup­ port of peaceful union picketing. It was regarded as a complete vindi­ cation of the SIU's position since the BuU Line strike began. Strike action against the com­ pany began last August 19 when Seafarers struck the Bull Line ter­ minal in Brooklyn iff- a wage re­ opening beef. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association struck the company in separate wage dis­ putes two days later. Monday's action by the Supreme Court frees air three AFL-CIO unions to picket at any time after various legal technicalities are disposed of. SIU picketing was originally halted by an injunction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen. When the mates and engi­ neers were subsequently barred from picketing also, coiflpany oper­ ations resumed at the end of Octo­ ber. The Circuit Court reversed the lower court order on the union's appeal. "No one controverts that this is a peaceful strike," the appeal judges pointed out. The Supreme ter had been postponed in New York State Supreme Court pend­ ing the disposition of the Federal case. The company lost its bid for a temporary state injunction in September, when Ibe state court also refused to ban peaceful picket­ ing. The strike was called by the SIU with full membership authorization after weeks of negotiations with July 1, 1957. Separate disputes between Bull and the mates and engineers arose under the annual wage review pro­ visions of the MM&P and MEBA contracts with the company. They had been seeking a six percent mcrease plus additional compensa­ tion for the deck and engine offi­ cers. PHS Budget Breakdown Shows Slight Fund Drop WASHINGTON—^Further details as to < this year's Public Health Service hospital budget have been obtained from the headquarters of the Division of Hospitals here. A breakdown of the figures shows that there has been a slight decrease in Officials of the Division of Hos­ the funds alloted for actual pitals have assured the SIU that hospital care and in various other the decrease, being a neglible por­ tion of the entire appropriation, areas. Of the $44,309,000 in direct ob­ would not affect any services. ligations provided for USPHS hos­ The remaining portion of the pital services, $31,408,000 is ear­ budget figure would go for such marked for actual in-patient hospi­ subsidiary functions as nurse tal care, a decrease of $135,500. training programs which would get Another $4,700,000 would go for $3 million; Coast Guard care, about out-patient clinics which is a de­ $1V4 million; $1 million in pay­ crease of $82,000 from the previous ments to Hawaii; $114 million for year. Actually then, the overall the operation of health units, the program of medical care has been development and coordination of decreased by $217,500. nursing resources and administra­ tion expenses, and more than $1.8 million for dependents' medical care. Although the budget shows a decrease over the previous year's estimate, it represents an increase of more than $4.5 million over the 1956-1957 appropriation for direct NEW YORK—Crewing of five laid-up ships gave this port obligations. The biggest increases over the 1956-1957 budget were In a welcome lift during the past two weeks. Three Bull Line the appropriations for actual in­ ships, the KalluYn, Beatrice and Edith, took full crews along patient hospital care and nurse training grants. with.the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) and the Shinnecock Bay ship why they were unable to swallow up Robin Line after prom­ (Veritas). Three more ships ising to do so. now in idle status, the Carolyn Ships paying off were the Alcoa (Bull), Armonk (New Jersey Ind.) Pegasus, Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa SIU membership meet­ and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) are Roamer and Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); ings are held regularly also expected to call for crews Azalea City, Andrew Jackson every two weeks on Wed­ shortly. (Waterman); Maxton (Pan Atlantic); SEATTLE—^Although there were All told. Assistant Secretary- Cities Service Baltimore (twice). a number nesday nights/at 7 PM in Treasurer of vessels In port during Bill Hall reported that all SIU port's. All Sea­ the headquarters port paid off 22 Royal Oak (Cities Service); Steel the past period, there was only a Admiral, Steel Executive, Steel small changeover in jobs. Most of farers are expected to ships, signed ten on foreign arti­ Rover and Steel Artisan (Isthmian); the openings were in the deck de­ attend; tho^ who wish to cles and had 27 ships in transit. Frances, Elizabeth (Bull); Robin partment where Class A men took All beefs on these ships were be excused should request settled at the point of production Sherwood, Robin Trent and Robin all the berths. Hood (Robin); Seatrain Savannah There were five vessels, the permission by telegram with a particularly noteworthy and Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) Rebecca. Natalie (Intercontinental); (be sure to include reg­ item being $2,500 in disputed and Sandcaptain (Construction Ag­ Pacific Cloud (Pegor); Iberville aboard the Sandcaptain. gregates). (Pan Atlantic) and Kyska (Water­ istration number). The overtime That the extra jack was welcomed Sign-ons besides the five laid- man) paying off during the last two next SIU meetings will be: by crewmembers goes without say­ up ships previously mentioned weeks. Only one ship, the Pacifio ing. were the Mankato Victory (Victory Cloud, signed on. February 5 Headquarters is still waiting for Carriers): the Robin Hood, the In-transit were the Topa-Topa, formal certification on the three four Isthmian ships and the Royal LaSalle, Maiden Creek (Waterman) February 19 other Robin Line ships won by Oak. In-transits included the usual and the Kenmar and the Pennmar March S . . the SIU. Hall reported that NMU load of Seatrains plus a heavy (Calmar). All were reported in officials are having their hands! batch of Waterman and fan At­ top shape with only a few minpr March 19 full' explaining to -their .member-1 lantic vessels. beefs. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Crewing Of Lay-Ups Boosts NY Shipping A' Men Get Seattle Jobs •>) 'ii �Face FOOT Boston Shipping Gets OK On Tideland Oil Charter WASHINGTON—An SIU deep-sea shipping company is branching out to service offshore oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico with two ships chartered from the Government. The Federal Maritime Board last week authorized Boston posed operation would be in "the Shipping Corp. to charter two public interest both to the Ameri­ K3 type vessels for the new opera­ tion. The board, over-ruled one of Its own examiners in making the finding. The examiner had previ­ ously turned down the company's charter application. Boston Shipping already oper­ ates two Libei^ ships in world­ wide tramp^service. The FMB order will enable it to add two of the ahallow-draft N3s to its SIUmanned fleet SIU Has Foothold The SIU already has a substan­ tial foothold In the growing Gulf offshore oil industry through a continuing organizing drive by its Harbor & Inland Waterways Divi­ sion. The SIU-HIWD won the first union contract for marine em­ ployees in the Gulf offshore oil field when !t signed up Phillips Petroleum a year ago. A number of other companies in allied fields have come under SIU-HIWD con­ tract since then. Plans of Boston Shipping call for the use of the N3s as floating worksliips and crews' quarters separate from the actual drilling rigs. The ships would carry neither com­ mercial cargo nor passengers. The FMB ruling said the pro- Bait Sees Rise Ahead In Shipping BALTIMORE—Shipping in this port during the past period con­ tinued to be on the slow side. But next period should be better as the Losmar (Calmar) and the Charles Dunaif (Colonial) are ex­ pected to take on crews either this week or early next week. Port Agent Earl Sheppard briefed- the membership on the new system for handling union business in the.hall. All the Union services will continue to be han­ dled at the counter with the excep­ tion of mail and the shipping Shipping will be handled from the stage while the mail will be serv­ iced through the baggage room. Telegrams and letters with valu­ able contents will be kept in the safe as has been the practice in the past. Greater Flexibility The new system will add greater flexibility in servicing and will speed up the administration of the union's various functions. •. Paying off during the past period were the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clip­ pers); Emilia, Evelyn, Jean (Bull); Marore, Venore, Chilore, Oremar, Cubore (Ore); Young America, City of Alma (Waterman) and the Massmar (Calmar). Signing on during the two-week period were the Bethcoaster, Massmar (Calmar); Venore, Chilore, Marore, Oremar (Ore); Young America and the City of Alma (Waterman). In-transits were the Alcoa Eoamer, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Puri­ tan' (Alcoa); Morning Light, Wild Ranger (Waterman); Cubore, Feltore, Baltore, (Ore); Steel Admiral, Steel Maker, Steel ' IL'^ecutivs (Isthmian); Robin Sherwood (Rob- can merchant marine and to our economy in general." The ships will require some conversion work in the shipyard before going into a service which, the board said, will assure that "our offshore oil and gas resources wiU be more efficiently exploited." Seafarers In Aetion The Del Sol (Mississippi) was the latest ship to install the SIU's "to order" feeding system which has been gradually extended to numerous ships in tiie Union's con­ tracted fleets. A good deal of the credit goes to the chief steward, W. H. "Bed" Simmons, who has been working " hard to make a go of the system and according to the crew's re­ ports has been con scientious about canvassing everybody's opin­ ions and sugges­ tions. Also get­ ting a hand is Jose Leston, ship's baker, who has been turning out some fine prod­ ucts—^new system or old. 4" 4 4 4 Another chief steward, Dick Grant, has gotten more than one mention in this corner and the latest comes from the Steel Artisan crew for his accomodation to their needs even where the job did not call for it. They gave him a vote of thanks for various services per­ form^ which were outside of his regular duties. 4 Ship's delegate C. Baiiley of the Cities Service Miami rated a men­ tion when he stepped down from the job recently. Crewmembers cited, him for handling his chores smoothly and efficiently. Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as weli as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every maiiing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As aiways the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so ^that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy ta its mailing lists. Repair lists.are on important port of the SIU diip safety program but.the mere act off filling one ouF doesn't remedy any defects. It's the follow-through that counts. Once requests for repairs and ports hove been duly noted and filed, the job first begiiM. It's not enough fust to file a copy with the diipper or the Union hdl and hope for the best. A copy also has to be left for your Union brothers nnd shipmates to Inform them of danger spots. . in its turn, the Union can't act to protect the crew's interests if it's not faifoiimed emy enough of the ship's needs. For your own protection, make sure they're properly filed at Jeasf 72 hours before anhrcrf. i An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship] vj �Jamarr SI. 19B8 SEAFARERS Par* Fir* LOC All ACS Coal Carriers c> Idle; Two More Recalled 1 WASHINGTON—^With two more of its ships back in the boneyard and its coal-carry­ ing operations completely inactive at the moment, American Coal Shipping came under re­ newed attack from tramp shipowners last week. The tramps, who were opposed to the company's formation in m the^first instance, have kept up a boats in the coal trade while char­ tered in another trade a similartering the Coal Miner to carry type vessel which they own in steady drumfire in recent farm surplus "at a rate well below direct competition with another Dating back to Washington's time, famed Montauk Light is men­ aced by the sea, with steady erosion of the cliff on which it rests. Th» sea is now barely 100 mt from the lookout tower in front of the lighthouse itself. Sea Menaces Montauk Light A landmark for sea and air travelers sinpe 1797, the famed lighthouse Montauk Point, Long Island, may blink no more if the tides and storms have their way. The ocean is almost 200 feet-t closer to the, base of the 90- first three built by the Federal foot stone tower since Presi­ Government and has a 200,000 dent Washington authorized its construction in 1795, and barely more than fOD feet from a lookout tower in front of the lighthouse Itself. A storm in 1944 washed away 12 feet of the cliff on.which the light Is located at'a single clip. Montauk Light is one of the candlepower light that flashes every ten second, plus a radio bea-con, dis'ance-finding station and diaphragm horn. -Foghorns orig­ inally spotted at the foot "of the cliff were long ago moved back closer to the tower when their vi­ brations. caused the cliff to cnunble. • weeks, charging that the company was operating in violation of its charter .contract. It called on the Maritime Administration to cancel all of the remaining bareboat char­ ters. The two ships that went bagjc into Government lay-up were the Cc«imir Pulaski and the Walter Hines Page. They were recalled as part of the Federal Maritime Board's monthly review of out­ standing charters. Previously the Cleveland Abbe had been returned to the lay-up fleet. Next in litie for recall are the three- remaining Government charters — the Martha Berry, Harry Glucksmap and Thomas Paine. The Paine, which was the last ship with a coal cargo, arrived in Norfolk this week and -went on the idle list. In Grain Trade That leaves the company oper­ ating with the Coal Miner, which has been carrying grain on recent voyages. The grain operation was the target of a bid by Tak Shipping Corp., a tramp operator, for the immediate lay-up of the remaining Government charters. In its charges against ACS, Tak raised "the following points: ^ That as far as is known, the com­ pany has not submitted plans for the construction of an Americanflag coal fleet, as its charter re­ quired. That the company was evading a Maritime Administration require­ ment that chartered ships should not carry Government-aid car-goes in competition with privatelyowned ves.sels. The evasion, Tak said, consisted of keeping the bare­ that fixed as reasonable by NSA." privately-owned vessel. Obviously such action clearly indicates that Deprive Other Operators the vessel is not required in the "We are informed," the commu­ normal coal trade of that company nication read, "that within the past . . . the Board has previously held few days this vessel has been char­ that bareboat charterers should not tered to carry a cargo of Govern­ be permitted to take their owned ment-financed grain to Yugoslavia. ships off their normal trade and This fixture was at a rate of $14.75 substitute bareboated Government as compared to the NSA rate of ships." Tak asked the Maritime Adminis­ $19.68 . . . Such action . . . directly resulted in depriving an American- tration to require the company to lay-up its Government-owned ves­ flag Liberty of the business . . . . . . '"They have contended that sels at its own expense as long as Government bareboat vessels are, its privately-owned ship is not in required to carry coal to Europe. the coal trade and to cancel the At the same time, they have char­ charters on 15 days' notice. US Ships In Line For New foreign Aid Cargoes WASHINGTON—More cargoes are in. sight for hardpressed US merchant ships as agreements are in the works for about $224 million worth of surplus farm product ship­ ments and other items to Po--*^ ^ land, Yiigoslavia and Spain. ucts, while the remaining $60 mil­ Approximately $95' million lion would consist exclusively of worth will go in the form of aid to Poland, approximating a;:iion taken by the US last year. At that time the US loaned Poland $30 million and shipped another $65 million of surplus farm products. It is ekpected that the same ar­ rangement will be followed this year, with wheat and cotton the biggest items. Food Products Spain is supposed to be in line for some $69 million in food prod­ farm surpluses to Yugoslavia, mak­ ing for many more shiploads to be canied under the terms of the "50-50" law. There have been reports that the Soviet Union has been putting the squeeze on the Poles for accepting American aid. The Russians are un­ doubtedly unhappy about the antlSoyiet talk in Poland that has been reported in the American press, and about the Poles' friendliness to the West. THREE PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER 1. Cooper And The ISMU 2. Cooper And The Bakers On November 8, 1957, the SEAFARERS LOG re­ ported on privileges enjoyed by Herman E. Cooper iii his role as attorney for the National Maritime Union. The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was free to par­ ticipate in union affairs as if he was a member and cited the' fact that he had electioneered for NMU President Joseph Curran. The July 5, 1956, NMU "Pilot" was quotejd to show that he had defended Curran's policies in" an address to a crew meeting aboard the SS United States. The story was headed "Cooper Tells^ 'Big U' Curran Action Saved NMU Hiring Hall." ^ The Curran action was the key issue of the NMU election then going on. Under the heading "Herman Cooper and 'Lidford Law' " the January 3, 1958, SEAFARERS LOG reported in some detail on Mr. Cooper's experience as a witness before the Senate investigating committee known popu­ larly as the McClellan Committee. The article reported Mr. Cqoper had been questioned in two areas in con­ nection with the affairs of the Bakers & Confectioners International Union, for which he was general counsel and which has "since been expelled by the AFL-CIO. One area of questioning had to do with why Mr. Cooper had drafted a guilty verdict against Curtis Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the Bakers Union, before Sims had even-been tried on~ charges brought by James Cross, union president. Sims bad originally accused Cross of using union funds for personal purposes and accepting loans from. union-contracted bakery firms during contract negotiations. It was on Cross' counter­ charges that Mr. Cooper drafted his "guilty" finding before the trial. The committee established that he had drafted no finding one way or another against Cross. He was also Questioned relative to the disposition of $8,000 in cash he had received as part of a $24,000 legal fee from the Bakers, part of which was for legal expenses personally incurred by Cross in success­ fully defending himself against assault charges before a California grand jury. In the course of the hearings Senator Ervin (Dem.NC) compared Mr. Cooper's handling of the Sim's mat­ ter to "Lidford Law" in which "in the morn they hang and draw and sit in judgment after." Senator Ervin asked, "In other words, you draw up ... a verdict of guilty befor* the indictment is even presented ..." To which Mr. Cooper replied;... "This is customary practice in courts ... There is nothing, un­ usual about that, Senator." Ervin countered, "Having spent a large Twrt of my life in courts, I have nevei; yet heard of drawing up a verdict . . . before the charges are preferred against whom the verdict is to be rendered .. ' The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was attacked by the opposition for "ruling" the NMU. Rule or not, the LOG observed, Mr. Cooper was one of three regular col­ umnists in the NMU "Pilot" along with Curran and Hoyt Haddock, Washington representative. Mr. Cooper's column had appeared for over Ave years and in every issue, discussed some phase of seamen's lawsuits under the Jones Act. The LOG noted that seamen and their families might be interested in expert legal opinion on other rules and regulations, but were subjected to a steady Jones Act diet in which Mr. Cooper's facility in this field of admiralty law was on display. It was also pointed out that Mr. Cooper had a special space set aside in the "Pilot" for conuiiuiticating with NMU members directly. The area appeared under the heading "See Your Lawyer." Other lawyers who had business with NMU members had their riotices dis­ persed in light face type among a variety of communi­ cations, and usually did not have street addresses or telephone numbers listed. • .^ These privileges, the LOG said, were "very rare or non-existent In other unions" and "apparently derive frora Cooperis position-oMnfluence in the NMU."- - - 3, Cooper's * Resolve* To Stay Clear Of NMU Policy Mr. Cooper's testimony took place in July, 1957. At the October NMU convention, NMU President Joseph Curran referred in detail to the AFL-CIO Ethical * Practices Code and Mr. Cooper's services to the NMU. Curran expressed indignation that the AFL-CIO might be "letting the Ethical Practices machinery become involved in strictly fractional disputes within unions, which 'would be a sad perversion of the purposes for which these codes were set up." The only ethical practices matter before the AFLCIO which could be called a ''fractional dispute" in­ volved the Bakers, in that the case arose as the result of the dispute between the Sims and Cross factions. Subsequently, the Curran report took up Mr. Cooper and after detailing the activities of, the firm, wound up with this conclusion: "It assists the attorneys, too, in their resolve to stay clear of Union policy and pro­ gram, for which your officers are solely responsible." The text of the Curran report on Mr. Cooper wound up, word for word, as Resolution No. 10, with the addition of two paragraphs, the last one which said, ". . . we the delegates of this Convention express our appreciation for your continued policy of giving legal advice and assistance and leaving union policy and pro­ gram to our officers and members." Why was it deemed necessary to express this thought once in Cui-ran's report and twice more in a formal resolution? Perhaps the two columns on the left indi­ cate the reasons. Or perhaps, the impending AFL-CIO convention, with its scheduled ousters of a number of unions, including the Bakeis, was a factor in the deci­ sion to spell out Mr. Cooper's "resolve" to stay clear of union policy. , > M 'it -11 ril �Pve Six SEAFARERS Jaanary 31, 193S LOG President Madison Pays A Call C[./- ' ilASTAR (Trifen), Oef. ST—Chair­ man, J. yVardi Saeratary, 4A. Susawan. Naw dalesata electad. New wadilns maehlna put alraard in NO. Discuaaton on new mattresMa, ordered aoma time ago. not aecured yat. Hdqtra. to ba notified of aame. Nov. as—Chairman, J. Ward; Sacrafary, M. Bugawan. Domeitic tank# to ba cleaned. Hdqtra. to contact com­ pany about new mattreaaea ordered but not delivered. Vote of thanka to ateward dept. for Job weU done. Crew urged to take better care of washing machine, turn off after using. Need more items in slop cheat, and working gear on board. man to be notified. Beef about reUefa. meal time serving, etc. SI donation for ship's fund to be turned over to each delegate. ALCOA RANOBR (Alcoa), Das f— Chairman, T. Nawrockl; Secretary. P. WItthaus. Some complaints regarding food. To ask Welfare Flan to delete one day sea time, in last 90 days to coUect death benefits. Discussion on menus and food. Steward & cooks agreed to improve aame to crew's aatljfaction. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Dee. IS —Chairman, P. Matovlch; Secretary, R. Bdmond. Some disputed ot. One man hospitalized for injury—^no time for replacement. Saloon messman hos­ pitalized. Present method of Job.caUs to remain. Suggestion concerning health card program issued by SIU tobe clarified. ^ NATIONAL LIBERTY (American Waterways), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Loleas; Secretary, M. Duco. One man missed ship in Bait. New delegate and reporter elected. Vote of thanka to ateward depL for fine work. Put but- LOSMAR (Calmer), Nov. 35—Chali^ man, J. Markhamt Secretary, R; Ramsperger. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to men participating in American coal beef.' Ship ta be sprayed for roaches. GaUey to- be sougeed. Dec. i—Chairman, L. Francis; Secre­ tary, R. Ramsparger. Food beef. Beef between ch. mate and carpenter: to be taken up with patrolman. Patrol­ man to check into 30 qt. per day quote of milk. Discussion on food, repairs, etc. ter. cups. etc.. away after using for night lunch. Refrain from making noise while watches are sleeping. Idiundry to be cleaned by deck and engine depts., recreation haU by ateward dept. Manned by SlU Pacific District, API's President Madison stops off in New York after Far East trip. Pictured (top row] are electrician Norman Brooks, MFOW (left), at coffeetime, and Don Clark, SUP, painting in chartroom. In bottom row, SUP's K. J. Beuker (left) and M. Ferguson, both ABs, put in new library. Soon after, messman W. Davis, MCS, gave it quick once-over to see what's new. 105,000-Tonner Still On Way A spokesman for Victory Carriers said this week the SIU company was sticking by its plans to build a 105,000-ton tanker and two 46,000-tonners for US operation. He confirmed news reports that a second 105,000-tonner for foreign operations would not be built as originally^ planned. Conditional orders which, in part, authorized t^e new even before the MA gave its final for new tanker construction construction In exchange for the approval) included 11 T2 tankers, totalling another 350,000 tons have transfer to Llberian registry of 14 the supertanker Olympic Games, reportedly been cancelled by other other vessels formerly manned by and two Libertys. In addition, the operators also. All of them would Seafarers. Victory Carriers is the Office of Defense Mobilization have been built In American ship­ last remaining active US-dag com­ granted the Onassis group a 40 per­ pany of several operated until last cent fast tax write-off on construc­ yards. The Maritime Administration year by the Aristotle Onassls in­ tion of the 105,000-tonner. The 40 percent allowance was on an esti­ had approved foreign construction terests. The 14 transferred ships, most of mated expenditure of about $51 in US yards since yards overseas couldn't handle all the available which were allowed to transfer million. business at the time. The ruling had the effect of slowing work on US ships waiting to be built here. The cancellations mean that con­ struction of a sizeable amount of tanker tonnage proposed at the time of the Suez emergency in The ATL-CIG Film Division has company has refused to discuss 1956 has been abandoned. prepared a movie of the 19-month details of- a new agreement even Steady Oil Supply struggle.between the United Rub­ though it signed a new contract Various operators had placed ber Workers and O'SuUivan Rub­ for other employees with the In­ tanker orders in volume to assure ber Corporation, The 17-minute ternational Brotherhood of Team­ that if another Suez shutdown oc­ film, called the "The Fourth Bat­ sters. curred, the free world's supply of tle of Winchester," tells of the t 4" 4" oil from tlie Persian Gulf would be fight of some 300 URW employees uninterrupted. While the canal was for bargaining rights with O'Sul- The newly-chartered American closed from November, 1950, to livan. The workers, some with 20 Bakery & Confectionary Workers last April, ships detoured around years experience, have been lock­ Union has won agreement from in­ Africa made far fewer voyages be­ ed out of their plant in Winchester, dustry representatives to apply cause of the added distance in­ Va. The company has refused to pension and welfare benefits to its volved. bargain with the URW and brought members. The benefits will cany The reopening of Suez and sub­ in strikebreakers to run the plant. over from previous contracts nego­ sequent decline In tanker needs In an obvious move to decertify tiated by the Bakery and Confec­ has dampened the enthusiasm to the union, an election was held tionery International Union which undertake any major new construc­ among the strikebreakers who was expelled by the AFL-CIO. The tion programs. Tanker rates, are voted 288 to 5 against the union. new union now claims 45,500 mem­ still far from normal even now in Copies of the film, for rent or pur­ bers in -61 locals with more defec­ mid-winter. chase, may be obtained by contact­ tions expected from the expelled Victory Carriers' program was ing the URW Education Depart­ organization. 4 4 4 the outcome of a complex series of ment, URW Building, 87 S. High negotiations with the Government Streef, Akron 8, Ohio. The first major strike In the millinery industry in 25 years won 4" 4" 4" blanket wage increases- for mem­ Shorthanded? Striking retail clerks dug in for bers of the United Halters, Cap If a crewmember quits while a long siege at Montgomery Ward and Millinery Workers. Terms of a ship is in port, delegates when the company refused to the settlement after a four-day are asked to contact the hall accept arbitration or the services walkout provided a $5 weekly in­ immediately for a replace­ of Federal mediators. The clerks, crease for week workers and five ment. Fast action on their part members of the Retail Clerks In­ percent for pieceworkers. Reduc­ will keep all Jobs abdard ship ternational Association, are actual­ tion in work weeks is included in filled at. all times and elimi­ ly striking six Ward stores but some areas. The. two-year at^eenate the chance of the ship picketing for the purpose of in­ ment provides addUional gains the forming the public at 500 others, second year, with all bei^fi^.^tMr 8ailing.jjiftgfe«iMilfciaii^ ^ The union has charged that thiL ipg -to sqnne 15 ^ lABOR ROUND-UP I ix-'- m gv |3i- m li'^ Ifc MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), Dae. 30— Chairman, 8. Nolan; Secretary, N. KIrb. New delegate and treasurer elected. Report accepted. Radio to be repaired. Repair lists to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. RION iActlum), Nov. 3—Chairman, 8. Kollna; Secretary, O. Edwards. Re­ pairs being ' made. New delegate elected. All repairs to be taken up with deph' heads. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DEL AIRES (Mist.), Dec. 1—Chair­ man, J. Wolff;. Secretary, R. Stough. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 830.38. Motion that if anyone writes to hall about shipmates without con­ sent of delegate, they will be brought up on charges. Carried. Laundry schedule to be posted. Return cups to pantry. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Dec. 17—Chairman, B. Bacon; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund 820.18. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Slight improvement in messroom service. SANTORE (Ore Nav), Dee. 7— Chairman, W. Reld; Secretary, S. Wolton. New delegate elected. Ship's fund, 812.26. Repairs completed. Ob­ tained new washing machine. Two new refrigerators promised after first of year. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Dec. 13-^Chalrman, J. Sweeney; Sec­ retary, H. Welti. All 60-day men to get off when time is up. Get draw In Lake Charles and Fort Lauderdale. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Dec. 33—Chairman, A. Whitmar; Secretary, P. Patrick, No beefs. Mem­ bers advised that delegate is their spokesman and to feel free to come to him with eny beefs which may arise. Some disputed ot still pending from last pay-off. Air conditioner re­ paired* Deck dqpt. foc'sles to be sougeed—to be put on repair list. Motion to contact next Negotiation committee to have Art. H. Sec 36. Par. (d) of General Rules changed to read as follows: Re: Sailing Board time: "If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to load­ ing or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shall Immediately ,ba posted on the board. The watch below may ba dismissed and shall re­ ceive two hours' overtime for such reporting." Part requested for dele­ tion; "and if such delay exceeds two hours." STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Dec. 8— Chairman, A. Maldonado; Secretary, B. Bits. No ice for weekend drinks. To see chief about pulling ice over week-ends. Purchased new aerial and tubes, games. Some disputed ot—to be turned in to patrolman. Discussion on proposed Job calls. Crew goes on rec­ ord to keep calls as they are. Bath­ rooms to be kept clean. Crew warned not to take US currency ashore in Saigon and Indonesia. WANG PIONEER (North Atlantic), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Allen; Secretary, B. Padgett. Two men hospitalized in Bordeaux. Steward shipped from Bait. SIU man shipped in Pyreaus. One man short in steward dept. Ship's fund. 83.65. One replacement in England. Awnings to be rigged for Persian Gulf. Cooperation urged with messman as he is doubling up on his work. Members requested to turn in spare linen, otherwise it will be issued piece' for piece in future. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Dee. 33—Chairman, 8 Charles; Secre­ tary, A. Lambert. Safety meeting held. Need new library. Ship-to-shore phone may ba used by anyone who so desires. Ship's fund, $16.10. SB to be donated to Ubrary. Need ot sheets. Reports aceepted. Beef abotit watches; patrol- ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Dec. 31—Chairman, M. McNabb; Secretary, W. Thomas. One man short. Request information about raises. Old night lunch to be discarded. Proper attire to be worn in messroom. Repair lists to be prepared. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. JEAN LAFITTR (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt, expects payoff after discharging; draw to be put out. Beefs to be discussed with delegates only. Patrolman to settle beefs of men obtaining hospital slips and not reporting, in order to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Pur­ chased one electric steam iron. Sev­ eral minor beefs to be settled by pa­ trolman. Need new washing machine. Discussion on repairs: scupper clogged in bathroom. Vote*af thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done and for excellent Thanksgiving dinner. . NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Dec. 14—Chairman, H, Ducloux; Secretary, ^ D. Nunn. No. logs or fines. Ship'a fund 82.65. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ALAMAR (Calmar), Dec. 15—Chair­ man, F.. .PatkowsbitSecretary, W. Bllger. Ship's fund S29;04. Few hours disputed ot. Repdtt aboeirted. Steward dept. rules to be posted and fol­ lowed. Motion not to sign on until beef is settled against 1st asst. All members to report for meeting with patrolman in NY. See patrolman about .rearrangement of steward dept. rooms to -ease crowding. :Need new washing machine: more, variety in night lunches. Chief cook not satis­ factory. Ch. cook requests steward dept. committee of five book members to investigate accusations. Vote of thanks to baker for Job wqll done. Left-over vegetables not to be left in tin cans overnight. Steward to inspect. ice boxes to check on left-overs. DEL MONTE (Mils.) Dec. 14—Chair­ men, J. Chastalm Secretary, J. PIcou. Repairs made. Four rooms and galley to be painted next trip. Ship's fund 8110.92. Forty cases of coke on hand for sale. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate for Job well done. To see cap­ tain about non-drying oil being put on deck: also messy Job ahoreside painter did in messhall. Steward to get some cognac for eggnogs and other items needed for Christmas din­ ner. Request some lobsters and crabs, 'Members to keep kroo boys out of midship. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Dec. IS —Chairman, R. Pridaaux; Secretary, A. Notturno. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 837.90. Some disputed ot. New secretary-reporter elected. Com­ plaint re: cold food coming from pantry. General discussion o'n food, night lunch and menus. Steward claims Juices and certain foods are rationed. Crew to give full support to steward. Delegate to check condi­ tions thru Union hail. Washing ma­ chine to be arranged in a more con­ venient and safe position. Separate silver and dishes to be used when serving meals to natives of foreign countries. Mattresses have been re­ quisitioned. Hams obtained, in NY too salty—unfit to eat. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Dec. 31 —Chairman, T. Costallo; Secretary, J. Prestwood. Ship's laundry repaired. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's fund 8130.37. Discussion on cleanliness of bathrooms, movie operator's choice of pictth-es. Only qualified operators to shbw movies. Socks and under shirts reported missing by crew member. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 39 —Chairman, P. Morenl; Secretary, R. Hall. Garbage to be dumped aft. Men to donate 50c to ship's fund at payoff. Repair lists to be turned in. Change of delegates every 80 days. Men to be quiet when playing games at night. Ship's fund 80. Disputed ot to be taken up with patrolman. Reports ac­ cepted. Library to be changed. Dele­ gates to be rotated so that all will be trained as such.. Need more variety of meats for night lunch. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. DEL SANTOS (Mlts.), Dec. 18 — Chairman, E. Harris; Secretary, J. Graves. New delegate and treasurer elected. Messroom and lockers need painting.- • ' . -—i'- - • J II niin �M Janaary SI. ISSt SEAFARERS LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Trailersbips Seafarer's Guide To Befter Buying Readied For Puerto Rico INQUIRING SEAFARER . QUESTION—If yoo had o son, would you want him to go to sea? By Sidney Margoliut Frost Boosts Food Costs Deforest Fry, ch. cook: I would S. Heinfling, steward: If I had a think that would be up to him to young son, I would want him decide. If I to try the sea. . ' thought he was But it would be fitted to go to sea up to him to de' I certainly would cide. The work recommend that may be harder, he did so. A sea­ but he has more man's life is not benefits, great « bad* one, he experience, and could do much . really sees life as worse working in it is. The sea is some shoreside a good life and job, and still not see nor leam as every man should try it at least much as a seaman. once. Behin4 the doors'of th^commodity trading exchanges and ware­ WASHINGTON — Waterman houses, wholesale prices of food are rising alarmingly this winter. Steamship Corporation plans to in­ That means wage-earning'families must prepare for new record living troduce trailershlp service on the costs this , coming summer. Puerto Rican run has placed it In The two big problems this year are high costs of food and houses. the center of another contest with Cold weather in Florida was a blow to moderate-income families up Korth. The damage to crops unexpectedly pushed up prices of produce, rival shipping firms. Waterman has and of citrus fruits and frozen concentrates especially. This is a winter withdrawn from the Atlantic and to use frozen concentrates more sparingly and-^look for better values Gulf Puerto Rico Conference and is establishing rates similar to the in canned juices. conference but including pick-up The rise of four percent in food prices this past year now makes the and delivery service—an important average cost of feeding a family $1.23 a day per person. That's $34 a extra. 4, $ ^ •bit week for a family of four, actually 41 percent of the average industrial Joseph Raymond, baker: Of The action is drawing sharp John Johnson, OS: No, I would course, for I think shipping is worker's pay. If the auto, appliance and building industries can't tmderstand why people aren't buying their products this year, there's protests from Alcoa, Bull and not want my son to go to sei. I a world of exper­ Lykes, the other companies in the would want him one answer. ience. Why even conference, and from various to stay ashore The other problem endangering living standards and the entire shoreside and Puerto Rican truck­ rich persons and get a good economy is that repayments on present installment debts are taking 13 ing services. send their chileducation and pm-cent of the average family's -dren on long The Puerto Rican conference get ahead in life. i •! disposable income (after taxes). In cruises after fin­ ~ families who owe group had just recently put' ihto Today every big ishing school. . --I.. /.' rs 1 installment debts are devoting 20 effect a 12 percent increase in business firm re­ Why? To teach percent or more of income to re­ freight rates, making a total in- quires at least a them experience •crease of 27 percent in the past high school edu­ payments. and let them see year. The increases in freight cation, and most the world. Why Banks now are finding that the rates have been obtained over the of them a college tight-money .policy they diligently strenuous opposition of the Puerto degree for a decent job. I think we get paid to do just that. Ship­ and successfully advocated under Rican government which has the education is more important ping when he is young will be a help later in life when he has to the slogan of "greater rewards for threatened to go into the steam­ than traveling. meet people of different nationali­ savers," not only brought them ship business on its own. ties. 4" 4" 4" greater profits but collection prob­ Normally, pick-up and delivery W. C. Snell, AB: No, I would not t 4. 4. lems. There's a countrywide rise trucking charges would be an N. Goldfinger. FWT: A seaman's in auto repossessions, with "col­ extra cost to shippers with the want my son to go to sea. I would much rather life would, be a good life for my lections getting tougher,*" the freight rates applying on dock-tohave him get son. It's a good American Bankers Association has dock haulage by ship. By offering an education and living, much bet­ revealed. pick-up and delivery through its prepare himself ter than working Later this year more lower-price Sea-land service. Waterman's actual for a good job in some shop homes will be available. Many charges to the shippers would be in industry. If ashore. The ex-' builders priced themselves out of considerably less. he wanted to perience alone is the market by concentrating on ex­ The claimed advantages of Seaship while he well worth it. H« pensive houses. The US,Savings was young and can learn life the & Loan League reports more build­ land service are, in addition to its lower costs, speedier shipment be­ single, I would hard way, and ers are studying possibilities of cause of faster loading and cargoagree. But it is can see the world bringing out lower-price three-bedroom houses, and at least one big carrying trailer bodies by special not the life for a young married and learn all prefab manufacturer. National Homes, is readying lower-price models. shipboard cranes. man. He should look for the future. about different peoples. ,!• Presently few new houses are available in metropolitan areas under $15,000. If you pay $3,000 dovm on a $15,000 houses "you need an in­ come of $5,300 after taxes to carry the balance. This is on the basis of the somewhat optimistic belief of FHA that families can afford pay­ ments of up to one-third of the first $3,000 of take-home pay plus onefifth of take-home pay over $3,000!, SAN FRANCISCO—Evidently intrigued by the success of the SlU-contracted Pan At­ A major problem is the cost of land, which has been jumping at the rate of 16 percent a year recently. The plot now represents, in ^he lantic Steamship trailership service, Matson Navigation has announced it is considering a average case, 14 percent of the_price of a typical-moderate-cost house, similar service on its Hawaiian run. Randolph Sevier, Matson president, said that the com­ pany is considering convert- 4and as much as 25 percent in areas close to big cities. ing seyeral of its present C-3s ent plans calling for them in San from any part of the United States February is a month of important sales of house-hold goods, includ­ ing furniture, rugs, mattresses, housewares, dishes, curtains and other into iift-on, lift-off trailer- Francisco and Los Angeles on the to any part of Hawaii without ships. The Matson ships are con- west coast and in the port of Hono­ transfer of cargo from the sealed goods. * container. Barges would be used in MATTRESSFS: In shopping the February mattress sales, disregard ti-acted to the SIU Pacific District. lulu/ Use of the trailerships would the inter-island traffic to carry the brand names and "list prices." The "famous"" manufacturers make The type of van the company make possible door to door service loaded trailers. mattresses of different quality to sell at different price levels. Too, has in mind is still under study, this .industry is notorious for pre-ticketing mattresses with exaggerated but it is planned to use one that list prices so retailers can offer what seems to be big "reductions." could double as a piggyback One reader writes she plans to buy a mattress and spring "which trailer on railroad fldtcars as well sells for $239 but is on jsale for $160." She says she and her husband as on over-the-road operation. . are heavy and need a good mattress. Most of the trailership cargo There's no need to pay that kind of price. Good-quality mattresses would be a westbound operation and matching box springs currently are bh sale at $35-$45 each. Heavy since Matson carries a good deal WASHINGTON—On the heels of reports that private in­ . people need firm mattresses both for comfort and durability. Mat­ of sugar east bound. Accordingly, dustry in Great Britain is studying a nuclear-powered sub­ tresses come'in "medium density," "firm density" and "extra firm den­ the company's tentative plans call sity" at the same price. A well made extra firm mattress at about $40 for some of the C-3s to carry con­ marine tanker. Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse re­ — generally has 100 percent cotton-felt filling with a 252 heavy gauge tainers exclusively and for others vealed that the US Governcoil innerspring unit. Less firm mattresses have fewer and lighter to carry containers on deck and ment is going to have a study The Maritime Administrator forsees that it might be possible, at coils, and a higher proportion of Insulating pad to cotton felt. A mat­ have regular cargo holds for bulk made on the same subject. some future date, for merchant tress with a percentage of hair, as 20 pei;cent horsehair, generally is sugar and other commodities. The United States is the third Unlike the Pan Atlantic seiyice, country to discuss nuclear-powered ships to greatly increase their even firmer. Any good mattress should have at least an eight-ounce ticking. Better ones have nine-ounce. Heavier tickings are especially in which the trailers are handled undersea craft for commercial use, speeds even up to and beyond the desirable with hair filling. Also,' always look for a prebuilt border by traveling cranes on the decks, the others being Japan and Britain. speed of sound. the Matsoa plan is figured on the The British sub tanker project is rather-than roll edge to prevent sagging. In addition, the Maritime Admin­ an ambitious one on paper at least, basis of dockside crane installa­ CARS: There's actually a little price competition kicking up among istration announced that the Gen­ the smaller manufacturers. Following the introduction^ of the Stude- tions. The service would thus'^e eral Dynamics Corporation has involving a 100,000-ton carrier limited to those ports which pos­ which could travel submerged at baker Scotsman, American Motors Corp. has brought out a ne^ ver­ been chosen to'develop a new type sion of its Rambler, The American, at $1,770 FOB. The Scotsman is sess such installations, with pres- of nuclear reactor for merchant 50 miles an hour. So far, the project is confined to tests of models $1,776 including heater and directional signals. These list prices are ship use. The . reactor would be for information about possible hull before discounts all dealers now give. The Scotsman is a full-size 202 used in conjunction with a gas tur­ design. inch lo^ car. The Rambler American is the shortest US-made car bine power plant. General Dynamwith ^no-inch wheelbase and 178-inch length. The lOS-iuch Rambler fcs was the builder of the Nautilus with x91-inch length has a list price of $2,047 fpr the six. Seafarers overseas, who want and subsequent nuclear • powered The new Rambler American competes directly with the small Im- to get in touch with headquar­ submarines for the Navy. The Nau­ ' ported cars. It comes only in a two-door, five passenger sedan, with ters in a hurry can do so by tilus-type reactor will be used in a jix-eylinder engine rated at 90 hp, compared to 127 for the TOB-inch cabling the Union at its cable the Savannah, the first US atomRambler, 101 for the Scotsman, and 132 to 145 for the Big Three Sixes. address, SEAFARERS NEW powered merchant ship. 'Both the Rambler American and. Studebaker Scotsman are designed YORK, These two steps by the Maritime Use of this address will assure ' , for economical feul consumption. Americati Motors says that under speedy transmission on all mes- Administration reflect the agency's moderate driving conditions and with the use of overdrive, available ,s^es and faster serxdce for the preoccupation with what Morse . as optional equipment,'yoq,rgo.get 3d, §op#?man men Involved. ' . , i called the "swift march of scientific and ..-tecfaimlogical • deyelopment;" Eyes WC'Hawaii TraUer Run US To Study Nuclear Sub Tankers^ Ship Reactors Union Has Cable Address �O NE of the centers of SlU or­ ganizing activity this past year, Baltimore is now a key SlU port not only in the deep-sea field, but among tug and harbor craft workers as well. ' A solid show of support for the SlU Harbcy & Inland Waterways Di­ vision has meant Union conditions and job security, assuring these men and their families a whole new way of life. Tugmen in six fleets chose SlU-HIWD representation 210-9 and railroad bargemen voted 28-0 in a series of bargaining elections last- Spring. While thd problems of the deepsea sajlor and the deckhand on a tug that may never actually leave port ore not the same, their interests and jobs as seamen are pretty much alike. The pictures on these pages cover activities in the Curtis B<^y and Baker & Whiteley fleets and among barge and bridgemen of the Western Maryland Railroad, all among the several harbor" units under the SlU-HIWD banner. mv. V " - Qoartet of Western Maryland RR bridcemen take a breather on dock. Pictnred a tc r) are Dare Underwoodi Steve Brostek, Bill Jachimowicz and Mike Zyla Jr.^ airaltlBr wRival Of loaded barse fron^ elsewhere In harbor area. ^ ^ ^ In. Curtis Bay -maintenance diop,,^. Herr completes repair work on fender one ot^thir eompanyfii 14 boatw^ .Shop mechanics David Beakley (left) ; . and Walter Gnlazdpwskt eheck • over 's^-:^.'apaxi'part'seni-eTer'hy one the " �cJanuary SI, ISM SEAFARERS tTOG WMKTT^"" Tage Nlm i ^ '"'w J'''' I Western Maryland Railroad bridcemen Bill Jachimowicz (left) and Dave Under­ wood use toffde pins to secure barge with boxcars into dock. Locomotive can then move up to haul cars to destination ^uhore. At throttle on Baker & Whlteiey tug Britannia, engineer Aivin Hirsch stands by for skipper's orders. Capt. James L. Farran, skipper'of the Fells Point, keeps eye on things from snug little pilot-house. . Engineer Ansley Forrester starts up plant in compact engine room of the Fells Point as the Curtis Bay tug prepares to get underway. Boats carry one engineer on harbor trips, two on runs into Chesapeake Bay. Deckmah Paul Pusloskie brews own coffee on B&W tug Progress. Boats carry cooks on Bay trips only. Job call from company office comes over pilot-house radio. Capt, Leo Freburger listens in on B&W's Britannia. Cbarles Efford hits deck at SIU-HIWD meeting for tug o'fficers in Baltimore hall to check on item up for discussion. Deckhands add ethers meet separately at riwuiw uembMidiip neottego In port. Beeft art ironorsot caalln m ^Deckhand Donald Laidy (left) secures line around bitt as tug H. S. Falk eases slowly . into Curtis Bay dock. Melvin Szarek looks csi. Boats usually carry two deckhands» awtaeoK ani-aklppw. • Vvv;VVr AVAV-- �. -.•rvvy w'/'r- -.^1—' SEAFARERS Face Tern AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dae. •—Chairman, C. Hamby; Saeratary, A. Tramar. Floral wreath aent to de­ ceased wiper. Balance of money to be sent to widow. Crew to have ar­ rival pool for television in recreation room. Ship's fund $4. One man short. Report accepted. Poor Thanksgiving dinner; no cold Juices for breakfast: individual salads to bo put out. Re­ pair list discussed. Delegate to see about payoff and mail not delivered to ship. Keep deck clear of cigarette butts. BALTORB (Ore Nav.), Nov. 7 — Chairman, R. Kelly; Secretary, J. Dllver. Ship*! fund $17.25. See patrol­ man about rusty water. Door on dryer to be repaired. New delegate elected. Nov. 21—Chairman, E. Daniels; Sec­ retary, R. Kelly. Ship's fund $17.25. Windchutes with screens needed for no payoff until eomethtng dene about roaches. Repair lists to be submitted soon as possible. Messhalls and foc'sles to be sougeed before arrival. Rooms need painting. Washing ma­ chine needs repairs. Check portholes for leaks before arrival in Gibralter. Nov. 31—Chairman, C. Haneock; Secretary, W. Webb. One man missed, rejoined. Ship's fund S3.50. Few hours disputed ot. Washing machine ~to be repaired, or purchase new one. All men to strip bunks and turn in ali linen at payoff. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Nov. 30—Chairman, E. Cantreal; Sec­ retary, C: Tayl-<r. Repair list sub­ mitted. Water tanks in poor condi­ tion. Ship's fund' $9. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Discussion on water tanks. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 3— Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary, R. Hand. Ship's fund S12. No beefs. Few hours disBUted ot. Reports accepted. Need screen doors to keep out insects. New delegate elected. Water cooler to be placed in messhall. Vote of thanks to baker. Repair list to be given to dele­ gate and posted in messhall. Foc'sles to be sougeed and pantry and bath­ rooms to be painted. STEEL FABRICTATOR (Isthmian), Dec. •—Chairman, Q. Mastarson; Sec­ retary, E. Kllngvall. $10 contributed, to Seamen's Friends Society. Some minor beefs and repairs. Ship's 'fund 822. Few Iwnrs disimted ot. New delegate and treasurer elected. All unauthorized persons to keep out of crew's quarters and passageways. ' Screen doors and port screens to be repaired. Ice machine needs repair­ all portholes because of mosquitos in ing. New pump to be installed on washing machine. Captain gave brief Orinoco River. talk on safety working rules aboard BEATRICE (Bull), Dec. 1»—Chair­ vessel and asked for delegates to at­ man, nona; Secretary, none. Some tend all safety meetings. disputed ot for gangway watch—set­ ELIZABETH (Bull), Dec. IS—Chair­ tled. Company agreed to pay ot as man, C. Howell; S e.c r a t a r y,. E. per contract. Report accepted. O'Rourka. Request engine room sky­ CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Dec. 1 lights to be opened in PR. Miesshall —Chairman, W. Home; Secretary, R. to be kept-cleaner. Ayers. Delegates to compile list of STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Dec. 8 members' union status for patrolman. Vote of llianka lo ship delegate. Soiife ' Chairman, N. Abernathy; Secretary, disputed ot. New toasters ordered. G. Reyos. Repair list submitted. No Roaches to be sprayed daily. Ship to major beefs. Trip satisfactory. Any be fumigated. Vote of thanks to complaints should be voiced at meet­ ings. Ship's fund $36. Some disputed cooks. ot—to be settled by patrolman. Mo­ tion to buy baseball gloves, balls and INES (Bull), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. other recreational equipment from Morris, Jr.; Secretary, PTParkor. Ice Motion to get watch box to be repaired. Incident concern­ ship's fund. ing 3rd cook and chief cook, squared foc'sle for engine gang. Beef about away. TV set repaired. Ship's fund chow—to be referred to patrolipan. Dec. 14—Chairman, T. Banning; Sec­ •15. Report accepted. Motion to air condition ail SlU ships especially ones retary, M. Cross. Robin Line and Bull running to tropics. Need new library. beefs explained. All "B" members Black gang to make arrangements notified of importance of paying back assessments. with chief to get time off. JOSiFINA (Liberty Nav.), Nov. 21— Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, J. Lundy. One man missed ship. Two men quitting ship in Baltimore. New delegate elected. Chief cook resents steward making menn. Beef discussed —as per' agreement steward to make up menu—any further beef shall bo taken up with patrolman in' Bait. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 31— Chairman, J. BCIley; Sscrctary, C. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Ship's fund $8.40. MICHAEL (Carrat), Doc. S—Chair­ man, B. Browning; Secrotary, L. Boyne. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate. New delegate elected. Short three men. Radiogram to be sent to hqtrs. re; engine dept. beef. Dis­ cussed Robin Line and Bull beefs. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Secretary, A. .Sadenwater. Repair list completed. Three 'men injured slightly —recovered. Fine cooperation aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours disputed ot. New books purchased for library. Crew warned about con­ duct before payoff. Donation of $1 for new books. Return books after reading. Thanks to fishermen for catching over 900 lbs. of fish; also for cartoons drawn on current happenings which were enjoyed by all. OCEAN ~ DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), Sept. 2»—Chairman, C. Stover; Secre­ tary, P. St. Marie. One man hospi­ talized. Few hours disputed ot. Pa­ trolman to check unsafe working conditions on board before sign on. Need clothes line. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. fot work well done. Reports accepted. REBECCA (Overseas), Dee. 7—Chair­ man, C Starling; Secretary, S. Schuy­ ler. Repairs being made. Donation of $1 requested to istart ship's fund. Delegate to see officials about moving steward topside. 2 cooks in stewards room, and make recreation room. Beefs to be brought to dept. delegate. , ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, A. Page; Secretary, B. Landos. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S13.50. All good disputed ot will be forwarded toward this trip. New dept. delegates elected. To see capt. re­ garding safety measures—to be taken care of promptly. JEAN (Bull), Jan. 15—Chairman, J. Slavin; Secretary, E. Johnston. Have ship cleared upon arrivalr''^ Avoid de­ lay of hours at anchorage awaiting clearance by Immigration and US officials. New delegate elected, place sign on door of eng. room "Ke.ep closed." . 4.-- STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Nov. - IBChairman, W. Webb; Secretary, H. Kllmon, One man inissed ship—re­ joined.' To see patrolman about better medical attention aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.50. Few men logged this trip. Some .disputed ot Including ot turned in in lieu of launch service in VisaAaPBju^ ..IHport aqc^tJid, *^^^ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Dec. 15—Chairman, N. Machel; Secre­ tary, V. Whitney. Saw patrolman re: ot being paid at payoff. Ship's fund $88.04. Some disputed ot. Christmas dinner to be served on Sunday, for benefit of entire crew. Time for linen dlatribution discussed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. New TV,antenna to be purchased from ship's fiind. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPCRTER (Pan. Nav.), Dec. 15—Chairman, H. Romero; Secretary, F. Neely. Three men missed ship. Ship's fund $4.80. Patrolman to check washing machine. See engineer about rusty water in tanks. MARORE (Ore. N$v.), Dec. TS— Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, I. Glass. Ship's fund $31.02. Some dis­ puted ot. Discussion on food shortage —six gal. ice cream for 25 day trip. Ran short of certain food Items. BALTORE (Ore Nav.), Dec. 14 — Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Messmar. One man put off at St. Thomas—agent notified. Ship's fund -$11.13. One man hospitalized. Men requested to clean up after playing cards at night. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Dec. 2—Chairman, M. Ohstrom; Secretary, A, Janes. One man hospitalized. Disputed ot to be sub­ mitted. Thanksgiving menu sent to LOG for publication. New secretaryreporter elected. Japanese not on ship's business to be kept off ship in Japan. Crew urged to take care of cots, :Vote of thanks to stewaid dept. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Launch schedule to be drawn up "by delegates and forwarded to capt. PRODUCER (Penn.), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, W. Dyke; Secretary nona. Two men hospitalized in Yokohama. One man missed ship. All crew's quarters painted. Ship's fund, $1.28. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. Ice cream melted when served. Lock rooms when ship is in port. OCEAN DEBORAH (Marlllma Over­ seas), Dec. 8—Chairman, J. Purssli; Secretary, J. McElroy. Ship short of paint. Several important repairs not made. Only delegates to talk with patrolman about ship's business. Ship'8 fund $27. Few hours disputed ot. Ons man hurt In lifeboat-raising accident. Two men logged. Motion that negoti­ ation committee have deck cargoes included in penalty cargo clause. Major and urgent repairs to be made soon as possible. Discussion on qual­ ity of meat: sheet sizes. Request one small and one large sheet for each man. Ship's fund to be kept intact for next crew taking over. EDITH (Bull), Dec. 14-Chalrnran, F. Hipp; Secretary, J, Bond. One man left ship at sailing time: vessel sailed shorthanded. All minor repairs'taken eare of. Report accepted. Blower sys­ tem to be cleaned. Get tarpaulin mugter for radio at payoff. Request better cooperation between steward aiid LOG Janiunr SI. IfBt Tips For Seafarers On Filing Federal Income Tax Returns The following is an up-to-date revision of an artic.e hy the SIU's tax expert on ques­ tion's involving Seafarers* income taxes. Generally, with very-few^ exceptions, seamen are In addition, a taxpayi^r can claim cal -services, drugs and medicines treated no differently under $600 for each child, parent, grand­ are limited to a maximum of $2,500 the income tax laws'than any parent, brother, brother-in-law, sis­ for each exemption claimed up to other citizen or resident of the ter, sister-in-law, and each uncle, a total of $10,000. The three per­ aunt, nephew or niece dependent cent Tule on medical services does US. (The non-resident alien seaman on him, provided he provides more not apply in cases where a taxpay­ must also file a return, but the than one-half of their support dur­ er is over 65, but the one peree;nt ing the calendar year. The de­ rule on medicines and drugs does. rules are not the same for him.) WHO MUST FILE. Those under pendent must have less than $600 , CHILD CARE. This allows a 65 years of age earning over $600 income and live in the US, Cana­ deduction of up to $600 to a and those over 65 earning over da, Mexico, Panama or the Canal widower, divorced or legally sepa­ rated taxpayer toward the cost of $1,200 must file a Federal tax re­ Zone. A child under 19, or a student providing care of a child under 12 turn. WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns over 19 can earn over $600 and still or a person physically or mentally count as a dependent if the tax­ incapable of support, regardless of payer provides more than one-half age. This expense is deductible of his support. only If its purpose Is to allow the The law also enables a seaman taxpayer to remain gainfully em­ who is contributing (with other ployed. It cannot be olaimed if relatives), more than ten percent of the pajrment for child care went the support of a dependent to to a person who is already claimed' claim an exemption for that indi­ as a dependent. vidual, provided the other con­ ALIMONY — Periodic payments tributors file a declaration that of alimony to a wife in accord wifh they will not claim the -dependent a written agreement between them can be deducted. for that year. CASUALTY LOSSES. The rea­ DIVIDENO INCOME. If a sea­ man has income from stock divi­ sonable Value of all clothing and dends, he can exclude the first $50 gear lost at sea due to storm, ves­ he- receives as dividend Income sel damage, eh:., for which the tax­ from his gross income, and then payer la not otherwise compen­ take a tax credit of four percent sated, can be deducted as an ex­ of all dWidends he-received during pense. The same applies to fire loss 1957 (less the $50 previously de­ or losses in auto accidents which ducted), after he has determined are not compensated by insurance. what his tax would otherwise be. LOSSES DUE -TO THEFT. Per­ sonal items the loss of which can CONTRIBVTIONS. A taxpayer must now be filed by April 15, can deduct up to 20 percent of be proven are deductible. 1958. However, the April 15 dead­ gross income fob contribuHons to WORK CEiOTHES, TOOLS. The line is waived in cases where a sea­ charitable institutions, and an ad­ cost and cleaning of uniforms and man is at sea. In such instances, ditional ten percent in contribu­ work clothes which ordinarily can­ the seaman must file his return at not be used as dress wear can be the first opportunity, along with deducted. This includes protective an affidavit stating the reason for work shoes, gloves, caps, foul filing late. weather gear, clothing ruined by Another tax rule specifically af­ grease or paint, plus tools bought fecting seamen governs situations for use on the Job, or books and. where a ^aman signs on in one periodicals used in direct connec­ year, signs off the next and gets a tion with work. statement of his wages and the tax UNION DUES. Dues and initia­ withheld (W-2 form) from the ship­ tion fees 'paid to labor organiza­ ping company when he signs off. tions and most union assessments Under such an arrangement, it is can be deducted. possible for a seaman to have no WELFARE BENEFITS. Benefits income in one year and the equiva­ received from the SIU 'Welfare lent of two years' income in an­ Plan do not have to be reported other. as Income with one exception. That In order to alleviate this situa­ concerns a Seafarer over 65 who is tion, the seaman can report the to­ getting disability benefits. The tal of his allotments, slops, draws law considers suclr payments to and other cash items as income in men over 65 as pensions and taxes the first year, and then deduct this them as Income. amoimt from the total income re­ GAMBLING GAINS. All net ported on the W-2 form he gets in gains from gambling (the excess; of the second year. gains if any, over losses) must be He cannot claim any tax with­ tions to churches, hospitals and reported as income. However, if held in the first year either, but educational institutions. more was lost than gained during can claim all of It for .the second INTEREST. Interest paid to the year, the losses are not deduc­ year when he files his return along banks and' individuals on loans, tible, hut simply cancel out the with the W-2 form. mortgages, etc., is deductible. gains. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer TAXES. State and city retail TAX CREDIT FCHt RETIRE­ who has average expenses (amount- sales taxes, property and school MENT INCOME. A tax credit of to ten percent or less of Income) taxes, state stamp taxes on securi­ up to $240 Is allowed for individ­ and an income of under $5,000 is ties, state gas taxes, ~auto license uals. against retirement income advised to use the short form. and drivers' license fees and state such as rents, dividends and earn­ Those with income of under $5,000 income taxes are deductible. ings at-Ddd Jobs. However, an ad­ but with higher than average ex­ MEDICAL AND DENTAL EX­ justment must be made in this penses can use either the long qr PENSES. All expellees over three credit for social security benefits. short form and those with income percent of gross income for doctor of $5,000 or more must use the and dental bills, 'hospital bills, long form. medical an4 hospital insurance, A husband and wife should file nurse care and similar costs can a Joint return on either the long be deducted. Other such costs in­ or short form to take advantage of clude such items as eyeglasses, the split ihftme provisions, even if ambulance service, transportation the wife has no income. to doctofs' offices, rental of wheel­ EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is chairs and similar equipment, entitled.to a personal exemption of hearing aids, artificial limlbs and $600 for himself, $600 for his wife, corrective devices. an additional $600 if he is over 65 However, If the Seafarer is re­ ami another $600slf he is blind. The imbursed by the Seafarers Wel­ exemptions for age and blindness fare Plan for any of these costs, apply also to a taxpayei^'s wife, and such as family hospital and surgi­ can also be claiihed by both of cal expense, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part which is them. , In cases where a man's wife lives in excess of the benefits paid by In a foreign country, he can ^till the Plan. All expenses over one percent ol claim tha $600 exemption for her as his wifa. If She has income in gi'oss Income for drugs and medi-' (?ine can be deducted. However, deddctlohs 6f all expeiftes fbt mifedlii-: .til""-.' �JannuT SI, U6S SEAFARERS 'One Of These Days...We'll Get Started nei#' • BME Expects Heavy Vote For Merger With MEBA .A strong majority for approval of the merger of the two ma­ rine engineering unions is expected in Brotherhood of Marine Engineers' voting which ends today. Members of the BME are voting on a merger agreement and constitutional the' Marine Engineers Beneficial amendrhents. A similar ref­ Association. The SIU of NA-affiiiated BME erendum Is also taking place in wiU tabulate its ballots at the union's New York headquarters on March 3. The MEBA will con­ duct its tally the same day in Washington so that the results will be known simultaneously. The leadership of both unions enr dorsed the merger proposal and has turged rank and file members to vote for it. The MEBA mem­ bership is also voting on the union's affiliation with the Mari­ time Trades Department. Board Meeting Due An attack of the flu that com­ Following the vote tally, the" plicated an existing heart and lung BME executive' beard wiU meet condition proved fatal for Seafarer March 3 to 7. In the event of a Vic Milazzo on January 15 at the favorable vote on the part of both Manhattan Beach hospital in unions, the executive board wiU Brooklyn. then take steps to effectuate the Well known to SIU men, Milazzo merger process, which, in its ini­ had been hospitalized at various tial stages, would give the BME USPHS installations for the past representation in the MEBA, and ten years. He had been at Manhat ­ make possible joint contract nego­ tiations and Joint organizing ac­ tan Beach since July, 1950. tivities. A tribute from fellow patient Leaders of both unions have John DriscoU noted that "the mem­ bership hospitalized here lost not pointed to the strengthening of only a fellow member who had bargaining power and job security acted as their hospital delegate for that would be offered if the pro­ the past several years, but a man posed merger procedure is ap­ who- had done them innumerable proved. good turns as their friend. They also lost a man who was a credit to the Union he so ably repre­ sented . . . "It is difficult to put into words how we felt about Vic ... He al­ ways had a good word for every­ body," DriscoU added. SAN FRANCISCO—The SlU's Pacific District has protested to Last Ship In '47 An SIU member since 1942, Mil­ Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft and other high administra­ azzo last sailed in 1947 as steward Benson tion officials over the exclusion of on the SS Fisher Ames, operated western wheat from foreign agri­ by the old Eastern Steamship Com­ cultural aid programs, such as aid pany. He would have been 49 years to Pakistan. The action hit at a old this June. ruling by the Commodity Credit One of a small group of SIU men Corporation which deprives West to qualify for SIU welfare benefits Coast ships of any share in the USunder special provisions of the owned wheat export trade. Seafarers Welfare Plan, he had The message to Benson pointed been receiving SIU hospital bene­ out that there is a "very substan­ fits continuously since the plan be­ tial surplus" of the western white gan payments in July, 1950. His wheat available at competitive survivors are eligible for the full prices. The policy of excluding SIU death benefit in the same such cargoes, the union wired, "is manner. foreclosing unfairly on unemploy­ Milazzo was buried in his home ment opportunities of Pacific Coast town of East Warwick, HI. Pa­ seamen." tients at Manhattan Beach sent a Copies of the telegram were also floral ottering to the services and sent to Vice-President Richard arranged for Masses to be said, Nixon and to all six Senators from since none of theni could attend the three Pacific Coast states. due to the distance involved. Vic Milazzo, Hospitalized 10 Years, Dies fid ^Eoneeeoioe- Fourth P-A Trailership Takes Crew Page Elerea lOG It's more than a year and a half since the Andrea Doria sinking exposed the .weaknesses of the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. It looks like it will be another year and a half, or more, before the world's maritime nations will get together at a new conference to revise the convention. And undoubtedly, it will be years after that be­ fore the findings of the conference will be ratified by the respective nations involved. Meanwhile the same conditions which led to the sinking of the Doria will continue to exist. Ways to reduce the chances of such disasters are pretty well established—better compartmentation of ships to bring them up to US standards, rules requiring vessels in the crowded North Atlantic to stick to specific ocean tracks, better bridge-to-bridge communication systems and other items as recommended by the Congressional committee which investi­ gated the sinking. It is mystifying why, in light of the record, it should take until 1960 to set up a conference of maritime nations on the subject. Or do governments need another major ship disaster to wake them up to the need for prompt action? 3) • 4" A) MOBILE—^The Hflphael Semmes, the fourth Waterman vessel to be converted into a trailership, signed on a full crew'early last period and is now engaged in the com­ pany's sea-land coastwise trade. Two more vessels, the Bienville and thQ Beauregard, are still -in the shipyards'but are expected to enter the trailership service dur­ ing the next month or so. Humors concerning the possible chartering of five, of Alcoa's C-ls This past Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of and C-2s have been making the Harry Lundeberg, founder of the Seafarers International rounds in the hall" here. The ships, Union of North America and its first president. The day was now on the 26 and 42-day runs to an appropriate occasion for the Sailors Union of the Pacific the Islands, are supposed to be chartered for Far East trips which to dedicate its Lundeberg Memorial. From now on, the statue would be a welcome change from of Harry Lundeberg will stand in front of SUP headquarters, flanking one of Andrew Furuseth, to honor two men who their regular "dust" runs. Members of the Mobile branch made such considerable contributions to the well-being of to­ wish to extend their deepest sym­ day's seaman. The SIU joins with all other SIU of NA affili­ pathies to the family of Brother ates in saluting the memory of a great maritime leader. J. D. Kirkland, who passed away t 3^ last week. Kirkland, who sailed in the engine department, was well known to the men in this port. Shipping has continued to drag The US State Department did not, for a change, approve in this area.. Most of the vessels proposals, to sell some US reserve fleet Libertys foreign al­ hitting the port during the iast period were of the short trip va­ though it tempered its surprising action by agreeing that riety with few men signing off. The Peru, the country in question, could buy some US C-ls and vessels.in port during the period shallow-draft N-3 ships. The switch came on a ship sale bill were the Alcoa Patriot, Puritan, before a House Committee. Corsair, Planter, Pennant, Cavalier Offhand, it's hard to recall, the last time—if ever—that the (Alcoa); the Claiborne, Monarch of State Department opposed the transfer of US shipping to the Seas and Madaket (WatermSn), and the Del Alba (Mississippi): All foreign flags. What prompted this turnabout, limited as it is, were in good shape with only minor is hard to say. Perhaps the dwindling role pf the US mer­ beefs •Whicjlt. were ffejitled to the chant marine in the cpuntry's foreigji comfiierce has finally sattdTdctloiiui^ all han< ' penetrated ti?e,rnQjer stjjp^nigboid orship giveaway One Year Ago ViC Attacks Cargo Ban Surprise! Milazzo fell ill a few days ofier this photo was taken showing him distributing Chrisfmas gifts and bonuses to Seafarers at Manhattan Beach Hospital. " •0rr the'recehdng- end is Fortonotb Bocomo. I ••s -•-•3 - �Pa*« Twelve SEATARERS LOG Calories Linger Long After Xmas r i'fi' W I The holidays are long over and gone, but the c^ories linger on from the traditional seasonal feasts conjured up by SIU cooks and stewards. Imagine, for example, the ex­ hausted crew of the Coeur d'Alene Victory, which had to choose from 52 separate items whipped up for their Christmas meal In Izmir, Tur­ key, by steward Fred R. Hicks and cooks James Barclay, Lucien F. Drew and Arthur Henderson. Special Menu No less auspicious were the Yuletide culinary efforts on the John B. Kulukundis by William Alvaro, steward, and cooks Frank Rakas Jr. and Dallas Byrd. The gang on there was presented wi'h a spe­ cial menu printed ashore In Vizagapatam, India, which was notj^ble also for the lack of turkey in any form on the bill of fare. Southern fried chicken, baked sugar-cured ham and Western prime rib roast were available in place of the usual gobblers. In Pusan, Korea, the Natalie crew used some of its holiday bounty to brighten the season for youngs'ers at the MaryknoU Sis­ ters Orphanage. Johnny Hoogie reported that one brother, J. Edinger, donated his time to buy all the toys, and the entire crew re­ ceived a letter of thanks from Sis­ ter Mary Angelica for its generos­ ity. Sisters Send Thanks "All the sisters as well as the poor people of Pusan join me in sending you our heartfelt 'Thank you' for the wonderful boxes of clothing, toys and eggs that arrived on Christmas eve," the letter said. "You all should have been here in the afternoon to receive the bows, smiles and gratitude of the people when they received their gifts of eggs and clothes. "There are no words to tell you how grateful we are for the toys. Our usual Christmas party for the children was not going to be so big this year as our toy cupboard was bare. Now the children will have a party like they never had before with the Natalie crew as Santa Claus," it added. "The best way of showing you our thanks is to pray for all of you and your families for being so gen­ erous to us. Please be assured of the prayers," the Sister concluded. ir ; ' : ru; • i--'' •• :§.. Foftuiiafr^fk&Htf Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass Melvin W. Bass Albert HartineUl-Joaquin. Mintw Linzy Bosley Juan DeNopra Jose^B. Murphy J. P. Deatracamento W. P. ODea John J. DriscoU C. Oslnski Fabin Furmanek . Geo.. G. Phifer G. A. Purasegur Odis L. Gibbs Joseph M. GiUard WiBsttm E Reroiy G. E. Uhiimslrei' Bart E Guraniek Kevin B. SkeUy Everett Haislett Wade B. Harrel\ Henry E. Smith Exequiel Tiony' Taib Hassen Antonio Infante Hicduiel Toth Thomas Isakseu Harry S. Tuttle Claude B. Jessup Virga E WUmotb Woodrow Johnson Pen P. Wing Ludwig Krlstiansen Dexter Worrell Frederick Landry USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Lawrence E Bond P. W. HeDonald G. B. Dunn E L. Staril USPHS HOSPirAL . SAVANNAH. GA. Mazlmino Bemes James T. Hoore Charles Jordan WUIle C. Sanders Jimmie Littleton George W. Wilson Fred MUler USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Alexander HoweU Hassen Aii Daniel A. Hutto John AUy Nicholas Katoul Chalmers Anders4|i Paul Uotta Frank E. Ayers William E Logan Mack Chapman Jr. BanI L Lopez Jaipes F. Clarke Jessie Matthews Arcanjo Crasto Anthony Pisani Rupert Daniels Prank Frxybypslta Irving DeNobrega- Conrad Reyds Arthur Fortner Henry Bowe Rufus Freeman Isaac Sieger Personal ToUcii Means A Lot To tbe Editor: I received the bonus check from the SIU Welfare Plan along with the regular benefits, and I'd like to thank all those who helped make this possible. Thanks also for the swell care and treatment we have received for during the past year. In addition, I'd like to tell you with all sincerity of the at­ titude of the brother members who are patients at Manhattan Beac i, where I happened to be Coolcs on the National. Liberty above) find time for a areather after everybody has lad his fill. Pictured (I to r) are Smitty, baker; Ruley, bosun; Mol McAIIster and James Knight. At left,-chief cook Frank Rakas Jr. ministers to prime rib roost served on the John B. Kulukundis. A be­ lated holiday party was beld In Yokohoma by W. H. Car' ruth crew, Including N. Powell, AB; P. Bradus, DM; G. Coker, G. Forrest, ABs; T. Lovenhordt,'bosun, ond-Smlth, oiler (kneellng).- I MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Ben L. Bone Robert McCulloch Robert Byrne John Maasik WiUoughby Byrd Edgar Harguardt Adron Cox Henry C. MuIUni Stephen E Dinkel Clarence Murray Antonio Deameral Murray A. Plyer Fred Froedge Alexander Rever Clarence Gardner George Rival Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszico Frederick Harris Claude Virgin Walter Jackson Opie C. Wall James Lee. Jr. Paige Watson Timothy McCarthy USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. FeUx Van Looy USPm HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TQCAS R. J. Arsenault R. J. Hennlnger George F. Crabtree Louie HolUday Norman B. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner William H. Mason Waddie C. Hinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. George Aanensen Charles T. Nangle Billie Bennett Wm. A. Oswinkle Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Chu Yung Chuan L. A. Beady Robert Gresham Joseph R. Tonart A. B. Ismail Lewie A. Wlikerson R. Meyvantsson John Winiamsoil USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY . • Manuel Antonana Patrick HcCann ffiadio Aris ' Archibald McGulgan •' . •; .,•- •- ' • • .* B. Guranich Warren A; Tebo Ralph H. Hayes J. F. Thomcason Peter Heulu JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Edward Knapp John BigwoOd Antoine Landir Claude Blanks Leo Mng L. CarriaaniUo Isidore Levy Blchard .CarriUo D. McCorkindale Alton Clement -Michael Muzio James P. Creel Wlnford HoweU Charles Cummings Wert A. Spencer Cdorge Curry Charles SummereD Michael Darawich Nicholas Tala Benjamin Foster Gerald Thaxton Leon Gordon Lucien Theriit Michael Grochouskl Juan Vasquez Bayden Henry James Ward George Huber Marion WiUey James Hudson Clifford Wuerts Edward Jeanfreau Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Fancost ' W. E. Orzechowiki August J. Psnepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL FIRST AVENUE. NY Salvatere Legayada VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. ' Thomas W. KilUon SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper . USPHS HO^ITAL Letters To The Editor All letters to.the editor for publication in the SEAFAR ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toill be withheld upon request. during the holidays. The feeling is one of genuine gratitude for the warm regards expressed by the Seafarers at this time of year, as of course for the swell treatment at all ^imes. . Do you know that in these hospitals whefe a patient is confined over a period, all SIU patients feel like "privileged characters" in contrast to the NMU boys and those of other affiliations? This attitude is one of confidente and security in the knowledge that they all are still recognized by their Union and- have not been forgot­ ten. One such incident this past Christmas was the arrival of a very fine Christmas tree sent by the Union, with all the trim­ mings. Well, the pleasure with which it was received and the eagerness with which all hands went about decorating it would have made all SIU men feel real good, .especially for the message "Merry Xmas--SIU" whici^ was placed alongside it. As usual, our Union-was the only one to do a thing like this, a fact which has long been noticed by the NMU fellows and others. These patients are all good guys and deserve a better fate. Another thing which was noticeable was the way in which the benefits were given to the boys. Our SIU welfare repre­ sentative was here doing the honors. He saw to it everyone got his carton of cigarettes along with his checks, shookhands with one and all and wished them a happy holiday. It's that personal touch which makes everyone feel pretty good. Tbe boys from the wel­ fare office sure do a good Job here. Of course the boys like to get the cash and cigarettes, but 1 do know that each and everyone of them sincerely appreciates the thought behind these bene­ fits and gifts, the knowledge that someone has not forgotten them. For this they are truly appreciative. Art Lomas 4. 4- Welfare Assist Comes In Handy To the Editor: i would like to thank the SIU Welfare* Services Department for all the help it has given my husband since his disability. Recently we received extm help from the SlU-when I was a victim of a serious accident, which almost proved fatal to me end my U^QLD.SOQ- Evey^hing Juiiunr SI, 19SS looked pretty dismal at that time, but the SIU came to our rescue. I have met some of my hus­ band's ex-shlpmates and can undcRtand why he has always been proud to bo a member of the finest maritime union in the world. I'm siu'e that our son Vincent, when he is at the age of understanding, will also be proud of the US bond he re­ ceived from the SIU. Thanks again. Mrs. Eugene Milanesl La. Storc»keeper Helps In Pinch To the Editor: 1 would like to express my thanks to the good people of the cash and carry store in Buras, La. I'm a deep-sea sailor in the SIU, but when this relief job on a tug cams up 1 went to Buras to catch it. Since the boat wasn't there when 1 got there, I went to ask the people in the store if they knew where it was. They didn't, but right away offered to try and find out. Well, they called up every­ body in town and still couldp't find out anything, so they closed - up the store and took me around in their car. We finally found it about ten miles up the road. Those people reaily have a heart for a stranded seaman. * Edward Adams t i 4i Pals Who Owed Cash Can Help To the Editor: My husband Antonio Gomali died'December 5 at the Staten Island hospital. As 1 have two children and no way to support them, 1 would appreciate it, very much if his friend^ who owed him money would send it to me now. 1 sure could use the money that his friends owe him. I don't want to mention their names, but m.ayb9 they will read the LOG and remember their friend. The address is 1541 St Marks Ave., Brooklyn 33, New York. Thank you. Mrs.-A. Gomali Praises Service In Lake Charles To the Editor: . In regard to the. subject of giving votes of thanks for jobs well done, I recohimend three cheers of "gratitude to our Lake Charles port agent, Leroy Clarke. ' He. deserves them for the out­ standing services rendered to the membership on vessels call­ ing In that area. John H. Hunt A * 4 He Rates SIU Second To None To the Editor: I am an ex-member at the SIU and sUlI receive the LOG although I don't go to sea any. more. I sure do appreciate your paper,' as it keeps me informed of all the goings-on in the marltime industry. I hope to keep on getting it. 1,would also like to say that now that I am working ashore, anff belong to a shoreside union. Paint Makers Union Local 1101 out here in Californiar I have yet to see a union ashore^that has all the wonderful benefits the SIU has. 1 sure do miss the sea but I now have a family, Sfiy;e the best part of a family' I is to watch it grow up, I guess it will be a long time before I ever go to sea. againl —T ' ill -a M » o .* A : �tsaassHBOSisstiasisa®^ y' I Jaaaanr SI, 195S ALCOA PARTNER (Atcoa), D*«. M —Chairman, P. Ryan; Sacratery, K. Nawmaun. Haspa to be put on all acreen doora. Dlacuaalon en Ice—aufflclent tfupply. Keep all acreen doora locked in port except one. to keep fliea and longahoremen out. Dlacua­ alon on bunk apringa. Suggeatlon to contact company. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Dec. 24—Chairman, R. Jonas; Sacra­ tery, J, Egan. One man missed ship. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Need new mattresses. Port holes to be repaired. Vote of thanks to s'eward dep't for job well done. ALMENA (Paw Atlantic), Dec. 2«— Chairman, G. Yeager; Secretary, M. Hummeii. One man left ship rnd one missed ship. Report accepted. See what can be done alMMit hot and cold SEAFARERS LOG PVc Tblrteen machine. Scupper clogged. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done and for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. Report accepted. 60VERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice), Dec. 22—Chairman, E, Sims; Sec­ retary, J. Kavsnaugh. One man short. One man missed ship, one man dis­ appeared at sea. ^e steward about Christmas menu. L'ock on foc'aie door and locker to be repaired. Replace dogs on portholes and gaskets. Need new coffee pots. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Dec. 21—Chairman, J. Bates; Secretary, W. Devenncy. All depts. to make out repair list. Few hourg disputed ot. To start ship's fund. New delegate elected. Need new bread box in pantry. Keep midship house doors closed in port, See patrolman about roaches in crew's quarters. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Dec. 9—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, W. Morse. Vote of thanks to officials and members for fine job In handling Robin Line situation. New delegate elected. Delegate to see patrolman about 1st asst. engr. being uncoopera­ tive, and neglecting to make repairs when necessary. Ship needs fiimigatIng for roaches. water—fanflt (or waablng. Repair flat to bo prepared and poated. Vote of tliaBkB to ateward dept. for fine Chriatmaa dinner. COlUR D'ALRNE VICTORY (Victory Carrlara), Nov. 1—Chairman, A. Andaraan; Secretary, F. Hffcka, Jr. Repalra being made. Delegate re-elected. Stove needa complete repair lob. ovena. stack, etc. Report accepted. Stove in bad condition: gangwaya need repaira to Insure safety. Discoaalon on gangways, galley range, acreen doors. Ice boxes, all In need of repaira. Vessel is calling at Turkey. Germany, Italy. Suez Canal. Iran, Greece. India. Vietnam. Formosa, Ko­ rea—quite a long trip. Has good crew. CALMAR (Calmar), Nov. It—Chair­ man, R. Noron; Sacrotary, N. MoCuilough. Report accepted. Garbage to be dumped in cans on stern. DEL MAR (Mist.), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in NO. If no Xmas party, money col­ lected will go into ship's fund. Flow­ ers sent for deceased fathers of two members.. Delegate extended. thanks for cooperation in making this good trip. Letters to Congressmen coming in slowly. Ship's fund $296. No logs: no firings—smooth trip. Few hours disputed ot. Keporf accepted. When arrival time is 8 AM. request payofl time be changed to 11 AM instead of 3 PM so that men finisjted for day may leave ship. _ , FELTORE (Ore Nay.), Dee. 22 — Chairman,- C. Stanley; Secretary, R. ' OsBoissisra. Have library on board. Request for percolator for each messhaU. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Dec. 20— Chairman, J. McCranie; Secretary, M. Caddy. No electric cooler obtained yet. Request patrolman visit ship in Florida. Scupper not installed in pan­ try yet. Some minor complaints In some departments. Ship's fund $16.44. Some disputed ot. New delegate elect­ ed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food well served. Messroom and pantry to be locked in, all ports and gangway watch to hold key for use by crew members only. CATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dec. 29—Chairman, F. Travis; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. One man Injured. Two men left ship. $29 collected for, wreath for deceased mother of broth­ er. Ship's fund $2JH). Beef re: more adequate safety devices. Report ac; cepted. Coffee urn to be repaired. No heat in some rooms. Something to be done to Improve crew's quarters. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good menus, food and service. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt. expects payoff after discharging—will put out draw. Beefs to be taken to delegates only. Patrolmen to settle beef of men accepting hospital slips and not reporting to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Need new washing WELLESLEY VICTORY (Isthmian), Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Blultt; Secre­ tary, R. Gelling. No beefs. GaUey range repaired. Air line to be in­ stalled to produce better draft In range.. Mate will okay ,ot for seciu-Ing cargo that went adrUL Rooms will be painted. New reporter and secre­ tary treasurer elected. Decision to dispense with ship's fund. Wipers to take care of recreation room and laundry. Urge cooperation In keeping rooms eleata/ Place trash, in recep­ tacles provided for same. - Replace food in ice box. Do not dump coffee grounds in sinks. Repair list to be turned in. Repairs to be made whUe at sea. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Dec 15—Chairman, C. Celiint; Secretary, H. Fitzgerald. Men getting off ship to give 24 hrs. notice. Repair lists to be turned in. All souvenirs to be duty free. Crew getting off advised to do so in Frisco—for greater con­ venience. Doiution given to Korean Orphanage—S95. Ship's fund S17. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Suggestion that mate on watch collect passes prior to de­ parture frqm port In near future. TOPA TGPA (Waterman), Dec. 28— Chairman, H. Knowlas; Secretary, A. Frickt. One member missing at sea —Headquarters notified; captain no­ tified family. One man missed ship. One man failed to join vessel in Yoko­ hama. No beefs. No disputed ot. Re­ pair list to be tui-ned in. Letter, of condolence to be sent to family of Brother Barios lost at sea. Vote of thanks to steward for decorating X-mas trees, also for holiday dinners and fine food and service to cooks and mcssmen. DEL RID (Mist.), Dec. 29—Chairman, L. Edwards; Secretary, J. Butler Letter to delegates reaif and approv­ ed. Ship's fund S3. Radio repaired. Report accepted. Custom agent's card found aboard ship. Discussion on conditions in steward dept. Upturnec! lifeboat which couldn't dear dedi; of the Seagarden in emergency is eAimined by Johns­ ton, AB, in photo by Oscar A. RoMnfdt. Sdrne 40 Korean longshoremen were lost when tug bringing them to unload the Se'ogorden at Inchon collfded with on MSTS tanker. Rosenfdt said none of the Seagarden's boots worked and life-jackets sank when they were thrown over the side. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Drift Bz ROT Fleischer Learn from the Sea! Move vAth the wind and tide! Float on the crest of a wave! ' Relax!—and enjoy the ride! Perhaps you'll reach some port. Perhaps you never will But somewheres you'll be drifting Or either standing still. Tension marks the straight line. Peace has no steady flow. Submit to the .sea and learn What compass never knows. 0 Or must man have a purpose? Must elements be fought? What's his destination? Must he always reach a port? Hood Steward Doubles As r-Man Rescue Unit Well aware of the danger in- entering the water between a wharf and a ship, SIU steward Leo Movall jumped in to save a drowning shipmate and then promptly applied artificial respiration to complete the-^ job. said Weaver and Kirby M. Wright, Movall was credited with AB, has been returning to the ship "great presence of mind and cour­ age" In affecting the rescue of Sea­ farer Gleason Weaver after he fcH between the Robin Hood and a dock in Laurenco Marques, PEA, several weeks ago. Weaver was subsequently flown back to the States when his injuries turned out to be more serious than sus­ pected at first. The Hood returned two weeks ago to cast the final votes in- the Robin Line election by a margin of 26-1 for the SIU. Ship's reporter Eugene Dawkins Watch The Birdie! IRENESTAR (Triton)/ Jan. 3— Chairmen, R. Baron; Secretary, M. Anderson. Discussion on repair Ust. New delegate elected.'" DEL SOL (Miss.), Dec. S—Chairman, V. Brunell; Secretary, W. Simmons. Good trip. Ship's fund $45. Some disputed ot. Only one is.sue LOG re­ ceived. Need washing machine. Need new books, magazines, etc. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food, cooking and service. Votes of thanks to baker for fine baking. Started new feeding system—very satisfactory. Crew messman picked up in Galves­ ton. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Jan. 4 —Chairman, J. Yates; Secretary, G. Reyes. Repairs made, except galley range. Ship's fimd $30. Purchased baseball equipment. New delegate elected. Three doors to be closed at all times witile in Far East ports. Discussion about keeping NY long­ shoremen out while ship Is in NY. Keep bathrooms clean. SEASTAR (Triton), Jan. 1—Chair­ man, C. Stark; Secretary, E. Spradiey. New delegate elected. See steward about fresh milk in Kiel Canal. Check with captain about draws and mail. BENT'S FORT (Cities Service), Jan. 1—Chairman, A. Helmrt; Secretary, A. Souza. New delegate elected.. Reports accepted. Photographers are everywhere on the Fort Hoskins, it seems. While Bob Sharpie, fireman {left, >naps shipmate Joe Mellon, Chester Cooirias catches both of them in his sights. about 1 AM when Weaver stumbled and plunged between the ship and the wharf. Kirby rushed to the deck to grab a life-ring and threw it to Weaver. A line had also been lowered to him but he couldn't pass it about himself. While the local watchman and stevedore supervisors milled about excitedly, Dawkins recalled, Mo­ vall came along and descended into the water via a Jacobs ladder that had been hurriedly rigged up. He secured the line around Weaver, who was then hoisted up by the others. Started Respiration Scrambling up the ladder this time, and by now soaking wei, Mo­ vall immediately started artificial respiration to clear any water that jnight have gotten in'o Weaver's lungs and then, with Kirby, carried him to his room. A while later, when oiler Ray Dunn heard Wea­ ver moaning, it was decided after Consultation with the purser and Capt. Williamson to" move him to a hospital. Dawkins added that the stew­ ard's quick thinking during the mishap "undoubtedly saved the life of the drowning man . . . ex­ emplifying the highest traditions of the sea." At the wind-up Mo­ vall was left wi'h a violent case of nausea due to all the water he had swallowed during the rescue. . '^1 �Vag» Fonrteea SEAfARBR$ LOG Steward Greets A Passenger SniHAlL DIRECTORY U ' 1% 3 f'A- •'• SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE .... 1216 E. Baltimore St Elarl Siieppard. Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON ^ 278 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent .' Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 Sole passenger of the Oceon Joyce thrs trip fo Formosa, "Spotty" is given the once-over by steward F. "Whitey" Johnson (left) and A! Ordmaner. The dog is apparently going to Formosa as a gift for a high-ranking personage of the Chinese Nationalist Army. Oromaner is taking care of the animal during the voyage. LOG-A-RHYTHM: It's The Same Old Story "J . By James Why does a seaman keep his head When he is out to sea, And lose it when he goes ashore And starts out on a spree? Nobody loves a seaman When he's on the beach and broke. Nobody wants to buy him drinks. Or cigarettes to smoke. Or treat him to a restful flop. Or buy him food to eat. Or pick him up when he is down And put him on his feet. Nobody can remember Just a day or so ago. How the hero of that hour Had a pocket full of dough; Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I v/ould like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) . -ACT' NAME STREET ADDRESS • •. 'C;'- CITY Who stuck with him And were his pals. While he was s ill a live one. But who, like bees. When flowers have died Went back to their hives; And hid from him Or passed him by. When he was down. To catch another live one Just starting on the tot^n. There ought to be a law To make all seamen stay at sea. Or lock them up on hoard in port. And throw away the key. ^ ^ "All seamen today more or less seem to see themselves in this poem. The words 'next trip will be different' reverberate from one man to the next aboard ship until we make port. "Then all is forgotten-in the rush to get ashore and spend what has taken many days of toil at sea." —James JW, Elwell SS Cities Service Baltimore SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 . 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Main 0290 WILMINGTON......... 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyif NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6165 RICHMOND, CaUt Canadian District i2evi HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM. 408 Simpson St. Untsrio Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE... 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOinrER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS . 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 8ault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WiUiam St. NB . . OX 2-5431 HALIFAX. N:S. Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFi\\LO. NY.. 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Din.UTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO .3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Elssex 5-2410 ^ 5 A fS-A f%0 a e • • e • ••eeeeee* M. Elwell. Or that he was an easy touch And quick to hand out loans. And buy the drinks For all his friends Who bled him to his bones. 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La. HEmlock 8-5744. Leroy Clarke, Agent MOBILE .^... 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV T 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2158 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlAvUle St. Lindsey l^ilUams. Agent Tulane 8628 NEW YORK..'... 875 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnUi 9-6800 127il2S Bank St. NORFOLK ^ J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-8834 337 Market St. PHILADELPHIA . Market 7-1635 S. CarduUo, Agent PUEBTA de TIERRA PR ...101 Pelayo Phone 2-5988 Sal CoUs. Agent 450 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO . Douglas 2-5475 Marty BreithoH. Agent 2 Abercom St SAVANNAH . Adams 3-1728 K B. McAuley. Agent .... 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE . EUlott 4334 JeU GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning.,Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS .1 Aleina. Deck W Hall, Joint C. Simmons, Eng. R Matthews Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint ZONE... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If y6u •re an old tubscrlbei and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS ...... CITY ....... ZONE. .. STATE «•.«>•......•«»-•. PORT O'CML jannanr 81* 19Bt Call Of The Sea Is Still Strong schooL While at Fort^ Ord, Calif., ha received the "Outstanding . Trainee" award, which made me very proud indeed. Several of the boys have called while in port in Olympia, inquiring about Richard, so this should interest them. Mrs. Trilla McDaniel To tbe Editor: ^ I'd like to send my compli­ ments and best wishes from New Orleans to all my friends at this time, and hope' you are all in the best of health. I think of all of you, and couldn't let the holidays slip by without wishing t 4" t you the best. I am doing fine -and hope for a very enjoyable Lauds Kindness holiday if God spares my life. In Bereavement I still pray for you on the four To the Editor: comers of the seas and wish I I would like to thank all SIU members for their kindness when my husband, Daniel Bisset, died. All the flowers were really beautiful. Your Norfolk, agent, Ben Rocs, also was more than' kind to me. Keep up the good work, all of you. Mrs. Daniel Bisset All letters to the editor for 4" 4> 4 publication in the SEAFAR Kails Continued EES LOG must be signed by the wviter. Names will Union Progress be withheld upon request. To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to send greetings to all^my could be out w:th you. I am still under the doctor's . treatment, brother seamen while I'm enjoy­ but as soon as I hear the ships ing some time at home with my blow, I just can't help but think family. I've been sailing since 1952 .about it because I lirould love to and I can»say that we've got a be back on a ship again. God bless each and every one of you wonderful Union. We still have a lot of work ahead of us but and your families. I know we're progressing every Willie Johnson time. That's why I'm so proud. 4» 4> ' Please keep my name on the Bond For Baby LOG mailing list and continue sending it to my family. They Is Appreciated are very interested in it too. To the Editor: Guillermo Pena I wish to thank the SIU for 4 4 4 th^ United States savings bond in the amount of $25 which was Benefits Give sent for my baby gjrl, Myra Oi'^tiimer Lift Teresa. In her behalf, I'd like to To the Editor: I have received my disability thank all of you for same and for the good wishes made for check with the Christmas bonus her future. Our thanks to all. and sure would like to voice my many'thanks to the Union for Mrs. Ellen Feely Jts kindness to me. When I was sailing, on most (Ed. note; The bond sent by the SIU for li tie Myra was in of the ships I went under the addi ion to the regular $200 name of Tom Thorsen. My last maternity benefit paid • by the ship was^the Robin Trent in SIU Welfare Plan.) 1953. Best fliegards to all the oldtimers^-and my friends in the PHS Treatment SIU. Pprhaps some could write Draws Applause to me here at the marine hospi­ tal, 4141 N. Clarendon Ave., To the Editor: Just a few' lines from the Chicaao 13, HI. Thor Thorsen brothers in drydock here in Sa­ vannah. I've only been in here 4 4 4 since December 23 and will Oidtlmer Asks probably undergo surgery, as the x-rays from Tampa show Pals To Write that my deep tank is all fouled To the Editor: up. Hello to Lee Snodgrass and All of us here wish to express anyone else who may remember our appreciation to the l^spital me. I would really like to hear staff for the excellent treat­ from all of you. ment, and also to our SIU port ': I've been ill since August, officials for a wonderful job. 1955, and stuck out here in the There's not much to»write about, "desert, and would like to get so just pass on our regards and some mail from old friends. I best wishes for smooth sailing certainly miss the New Orleans to all hands. SIU hall and everything about W. D. Warmack it since the last time I sailed in the steward department. Please write me at 1530 S. Ex-Seafarer Sahaure Ave., Tucson, Arizona. Winton R. "Pop" Bennett Ties The Knot To the Editor: 4 4 4 Enclosed is a clipping from Adds Thanks our local newspaper in Olympia, Wash., telling -^bout the mar­ For Benefits riage of my son, Richard H. To the Editor: McDaniel, on Dec. 27. I have received the pleasant As Richard sailed" for over holiday greetings and benefits four years, I just thought this from the SIU Welfare Plan, and little item might of interest to it only refurbishes, my faith- as some of the SIU boys with a Union member that we who whom he Sailed. His bride is are away or are hospitalized the former Miss Sally M. Chap­ during the holidays are not for­ man, also of Olympia, and the gotten. ceremony was at the First Bap­ My sincere thanks and deep tist Church here. appreciation for this thoughtAt the present time Richard is fulness, and best wishes to all in the Army stationed at Fort members of our Union. May 1958 Gordon, Georgia. He is going bring good tidings for our medi­ to signal school .<;nd should be cal centers and other new prostationed elsewhere «s soon as- •'grams.' he finishes the next 12 weeks of Siegfried H. A. Gnittke Letters To The Editor $1 �iy; Jmvtn SI. 195#. I SEAFARERS RICENT ARRIVAIS lOG Face Fiftcea Seafarers' Offspring, North and South All of the following SW families have received g $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Elba Iris A. Ruiz, bom Septem­ Mrs. Harry C, Robinson, Mobile, ber 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ala. » i/ , . f Valentin Acabeo, Pt. Nuevo, PR. Ona Jean Fegan, born November John Neal Craddock, born De­ 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Bernard J. Fegan, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Edwin C. Craddock, Fairhope, Susan Elsie Haney, born Decem­ Ala., ber 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Etta Low Gabor, bora Septem­ James K. Haney, Baltimore, Md. ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Beth Stephanie Harris, born N6Bernard L. Gabor, New Llano, La. vcmber 22, 1957, to Beafarer and* Cassandra Elaine Horton, bora Mrs. Robert B.'Harris, Hiilview, October 5, 1957, to Seafai'er and 111. Mrs. David G. Horton, Mobile, Ala. Edward Alvin Hampson, born Raymond Chester Maples, born December 29, 1957, to Seafarer and At left, Seafarer Andrew C. Reed holds Leroy . December 18, 1957," to Seafarer Mrs. William E. Hampson, OpaAndre Reed, 1, and $25 US defense bond and Mrs. John D. Maples, Mobile, locka, Flav given by SlU at Leroy'i birth in January, 1957. Ala. Paula Lynn Wiithaus, born Jan­ Picture was taken in Reed's home town, Hotties. Albert Ortiz HI, bom December uary 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. burg, ..Mississippi, .. William Bedgood Jr., 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul L. Witthaus Jr., Morgantown, (above) hod snowy backdrop as he posed for Albert Ortiz Jr., Galveston, Texas. W. Va. this shot in Albany on January 14 at age of Diane Aileen Santiago, born-DeTheresa Diane Trawick, born seven months. His dad sails AB. ceniber 18, 1957, to Seafarer and November 18, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James F. Santiago, Los An­ and Mrs. Harvey Trawick, Mobile, geles, Calif. Ala. Maurine Hazel Bishop, bora De­ Alice Loraine Williams, born December 6, 1957, to Seafarer and cember 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Williams, Ports­ Mrs. Hoilis Bishop, Bayou La Batre, Ala. mouth, Va. Mark Alan Bolton, born Decem­ Diana McGinnis, born December The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the 21,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their Arthur J. McGinnis,, New Orleans, Frank A. Bolton, Rainier, Ore. beneficiaries. La. Scott Wayne Ogle, bora Novem­ Zacherian Rowles, 59: Brother took place in Glenwood, Cemetery, Teresa Lynn Robinson," bora De­ ber 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. RowleS died on November 7, 1957, Everett, Mass. cember 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Wayne H. Ogle, Palisades, NJ. in Baltimorej Md. Death was due $ 4> George E. Anderson, 44: A liver to a lung condition. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Marie Rowles. ailment was the ALBANY—Rising joblessness is Burial took place in Baltimore, Md. cause of death of \ . spurring a new effort to gain in­ Brother Ander­ creases in New York State unem­ son on December ployment benefits at this session Horace C. Henry, 54: Brother 18, 1957, in Sav­ of the legislature. Present bene­ Henry died of anna h , Ga? He fits are $36 per week. natural causes in became a full New Orleans, The disputing factions arre again member of the Louisiana on De­ at odds over the means to finance Union on June cember 30, 1957. the increased benefits. There af11, 1948, and , He became a full ready appears to be general agree­ sailed in the member of the steward, department. Burial took ment that the state benefits should Union on May place in Moreland Memorial Park rise to at least $45 weekly. The 19, 194 5, and State Federation of Labor is still Cemetery. sailed in the en­ hopeful of obtaining a $55 weekly gine department. minimum. Brother Henry is survived by his An increase to $45 was voted out mother, Annie M. Henry, of Cal­ twice last year but was vetoed due TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EURQPEAN houn, La. Place of burial is un­ to the proposed financing methods. known. AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS The bills would have required employers in seasonal industries James M. Enwrfght, 54; On Octo pay a larger share of the costs . tober 16, 19 57, than those in other fields. A com­ Brother Enpromise which would spread ule William R. Dixon wright died in costs throughout industry is more It is urgent that you contact S. F. likely now because unemployment Boston, Massa­ EVERY SUNDAY, 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) chusetts, as a re­ Baker, RN, Box 734, 516 Ave. E, in the state is morq general today. sult of pneumon­ Muleshoe, Texas. TeIephone-6510 WFK-39, 19880 KCa Ships in Caribbean, East Coast Higher state disability benefits, ia. He became a (Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas). to which employees also contrib­ of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United full member of It concerns your children. ute, as well as increased work­ States. the Union on Ex-Del Norte men's compenaation, is also being April 4, 1957, Will the members who donated sought by the state AFL. Com­ WFL-<8. 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ . ^ and was sailing to the Del Norte dryer fund get pensation benefits are now pegged bean, West Coast of South in the deck department Burial in touch with deck delegate N. at $36 weekly. The disability bene­ America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. Funken, SS Del Norte, Delta Line, fit rate is $40 per week. New Orleans, La. They were un­ WFK-95, 15700 KCa Ships in Mediterranean area. able to get the dryer and if the North Atlantic, European and money cannot be refunded by June US East Coast. 4th, it will be put into the deck Seafarers who have taken the department fund. series of inoculations required Robert A. Merkt Would you please get in touch for certain foreign voyages are Meanwhile, MTD 'Roynd-The-World reminded to be sure to pick up with your sister, Mrs. John P. Keane at 2461 Acacia Drive, Con­ Wiride##broadcasts Continue . , . their inoculation cards from the cord, California. She is very anx­ Every Sunday, 1915 GMT captain or the purser when they ious to hear from you. (2:15 PM EST Sunday) pay off at the end of a voyage. Robert Creel •. WCO-13020 KCS The card should be picked up Please contact Perry M. PederEurope and North America by the Seafarer "Snd held so that sen through the mail room at head­ WCO-16908.8 KCa it can be presented when sign­ quarters. He > is holding some of East Coast South America . ing on for another voyage where your belongings. WCO-22407 KCa " Jack Johns the "shots" are required. The West Coast South.America Please contact Satterlee, Browne, inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ Cherbonnie . and Dickerson, 30 Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunddv) Broad Street, NY 4, NY. quired shots. 4 t » .Those men who forget to pick WMM 25.15607 KCa 1 Will SIU ipembers who have up their inoculation card when .Australia they pay off may find that they left gear in the baggage room in WMM 81-11037.5 ~ are required to take all the San Francisco sometime ago please Northwest Pacific "shots" again when they want' arrange to pick it up. Baggage left mmoRiC to sign on for anotheir such voy­ there over a prolonged period will be given to charitable organiza­ age. tions. , - m V5I ^ ]• I 4 •• I •••di Seek $45 Benefit For Unemployed -1 - • ji EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE ' I BROADCAST • - I I , "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff MARITIME TRADES SEPARTMENT •: vmfofcALi J IN mnnm • a « c • J: it c �i' SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGTAN OF.THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • .i • N- r • • r. : Sea Safety Action logs; No Int'l Meet Until '60 WASHINGTON—An international conference to improve world ship safety standards is not expected before 1960 de­ spite the demands for action following the Andrea Doria Stockholm collision 18 months'* ^^ was reported , at hearings last week ®goThe slow-moving processes before the House Merchant Marine 1^! • < r I:- * m:- ; tT:n"."' - January 8 Through January 21 • Port Boston ....... New York Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Savannah ... Tampa Mobile . .... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston . ... Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Dock A > o o• t e * • 9 62 13 54 15 8 10 17 41 14 31 8 21 19 Registered ' Oock • 6 9 4 29 12 2 4 2 15 40 15 5 8 10 DOCK' e 131 ftf. •451 16 27 10 11 ,A •nt. . • : 3 16 3 15 g 1 '4 9 . 12 <9 23 8 7 8 St«W. A 6 55 10 .20 3 6 13 26 43 3 16 2 23 13 Staw. B 1 . 6 8 11 .7 0 2 5 Tatal A 19 168 39 101 28 25 32 .63 124 28 "64 19 56 47 Total 10 55 28 3 .10 16 38 22 42 19 20 25 total «ae. 29 loir 54 156 . 56 28 42 79 162 50 106 38 76 72 of government In the United States Committee headed by Rep. Herbert If 20 and elsewhere appear to doom any C. Bonner. The committee some 40 world get-together on the subject months ago endorsed the safety ii -11 3 before that time. This would amount regulations on American ships as 17 4' to a lapse of four years since the being far superior to those gov­ .'.... 9 8 two passenger liners collided off erning ships of other countries. ; 12 : 5 Police Runaway Ships Nantucket Lightship on July 25, 15 7 1956. The disaster cause.d the loss •ng. Dock Slaw. Slaw. Tatal A major effort would be made Total Total A B A B A ' Roe. of the Andrea Doria and the lives at the forthcoming conference to Total 322 252 127 239 75 613 333 1146 of 50 persons. bring world sea safety rules closer US agencies have proposed a to the high US standards and also Shipped conference in the spring of 1959, to enforce some policing of ships Port Dack Daek Dack Ing. Eng. Eng. Slaw. Staw. staw. Total Total Tatal Total A B B C A B C A. ' c A B • c • ShliK but since other maritime nations registered under runaway flags, as Boston 4 4 0 5 3 0 3 1 1 10 10 1 21 have shown no interest in this date in Panama, Liberia, Honduras and 72 • 4 2 69 7 4 52 1 2 193 12 8 213 the British suggestion for a meet­ Costa Rica. Vessels operating un­ 18 • 0 0 2 0 13 9 7 0 40 9 0 49 ing in 1960 will probably prevail. der these registries are conceded 36 12 •6 2 34 0 20 6 1 90 24 : 3 117 ' Since the action taken at these to be the worst safety offenders. 11 2 0 7 2 0 5 3 1 23 7 1 31 conferences must then be ratified 3 ' 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 These flags of "convenience" not Savannah 10 0 2 12 Pr 3 0 12 3 0 11 unanimously by the governments only maintain minimal standards, Tampa .. 1 0 40 7 0 47 18 3 3 0 24 0 18 2 « 0 involved, the implementation of but also can't enforce them since 60 8 0 68 58 4 0 37 12 46 « 8 1 5 141 24 6 any new safety regulations is still the ships never touch their shores. 171 Lake Charles 8 3 0 6 0 8 4 4 0 ,20 13' 0 33 many years off. The problem has become a Serious Houston . ... 18 3 7 0 21 0 10 1 0 49 11 0 60 one since the last international Ratification Bogged Down 3 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 6 2 6 0 12 sea safety conference in 1948 be­ 23 2 0 0 17 0 19 0 0 59 2 0 61 A typical instance is the liferaft cause of the sizeable tonnage now 21 0 3 0 17 0 15 10 .- 0 53 13 0 66 amendment to the International operated under these'flags. Deck Deck Eng. beck Eng. Eng. Staw. stew. staw. Total Total Total Total B A c A - .B c A B C A B Convention for the Safety of Life c Ship. 31Q 34 6 66 Changes Recommended 269 5 215 46 10 •794 148 21 961 at Sea which the Senate ratified At the time of its report last last August on behalf of the US. SIU shipping rose again this period in the face of continued lay-up^ in several ports. Although 30 other nations had pre­ year, the House committee spelled out seven recommendations for im­ The number of jobs dispatched climbed to 961 while registration held steady. viously approved it, it will not go into effect until all 47 countries proved maritime safety, including A dozen ports shared in the increased job activity on all coasts, all of it for class A men. pgrty to the agreement officially greater observance of recognized Dnly Savannah and Lake-*^" trade routes, enforceable standards adopt it. Zlharles fell off in shipping the lay-ups seriously begin to out­ number thefeactiyations. This has The progress on US preparations for damage control and ballasting, since the last report. not been the case so far. / Mean­ for an eventual world conference improved radar training for deck On the seniority side, class B- while, shipping for class A men officers, use of bridge-to-bridge radio telephones in close communi­ Shipping remained the same as be­ especially should not be too much cations, Improved distress call pro­ fore and class C activity fell off of a problem.' cedures, greater study of radio and some more. The result was that The following is the forecast electronic devices for promoting ;obs for class A men accounted port by port: • . marine safety and wider circula­ for 83 percent of the total jobs Boston: ^air ... New York: WASHINGTON — As was ex­ tion of lessons learned from marine shipped, while the B and C- jobs Steady . : . Philadelphia: Fair . . . pected, the Supreme Court has dipped to 15 percent and 2 percent Baltimore: Good , . . Norfolk: Fair casuaities. knocked out the Baxley, Georgia, The State Department, Maritime of the total respectively. Class A . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: ordinance which required union Administration and Coast Guard, shipping and registration were al­ Good . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New organizers to get permits from the along, with other groups, are work­ most even, in fact. Eight ports Orleans: Good , . .' Lake Charles: town council and pay a fee for ing up proposed standards to ap­ shipped no class C men at all.' Fair . . , Houston: Fair . . . Wil­ every member signed up.. ply these recommendations to The outlook is for shipping to mington: Quiet . . . San Franclsw: The ordinance called for an world use. hold to the present level, unless Steady ... Seattle: Good. * annual fee of $2,000 for each .LAICE CHARLES—Storm sig­ organizer plus $500 for each mem­ nals from the "right to work" ber, in addition to which the coun­ front are looming in Louisiana, cil had the right to reject appli­ port agent Leroy Clarke reports. cants. A state senator is planning to in­ Under the ordinance, an organ­ troduce a "right to work" bill izer for the International Ladies similar to the one that was re­ Garment Workers Union, Hose pealed in this state following a Staub, was convicted for seeking hard fight by organized labor. The to sign lip workers without a state legislature does not meet un­ permit and sentenced by the local til May, so it will be some time courts. yet before it can be determined if the move has serious support. The court ruled that the ordi-' nance violated the rights of free­ Elect Labor Council Officials dom of speech, and freedom of /Tjie local Central Labor Council assembly as, provided for in the held its elections last week, with Bill of Rights. reelection of some of the incum­ The ruling , is expected to affect bent officers and new choices in a number of other towns in the other posts. However, all the offi­ South which have simile ordi­ cers, new and old, are strong nances. • friends of the SIU. Shipping slacked off somejvhat in the port. However, the. coming period looks promising with a number of ships d];e in.. Cities Service ships calling were the ChiUnder the SIU contract, US wawa. Government Camp, Bents Public Health Service doctors Fort,. Cantigny, CS Baltimore, have the final say on whether Bradford Island, Council Grove OP Dot ajman is fit for duty. If iand Winter Hill. Other ships in there is any ^ question about the port were the Petro Chem your fitness to sail, check with (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron) and Artist's rendition shows how new Port Authority piers in Brooklyn will look when first stage of construc­ the nearest USPHS hospital or the Fan Oceanic Transporter (Penn tion is completed. Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted dredge Sdndcaptain are now putting In fill for out-patient clinic fpr a ruling. NavigationX' / . pier project. • ;• 0-0^0 o .0 0 A I •m. Court Voids 6a. Union License fee Ask Revival Of 'Wreck' Law In La. Seafarers Aid New Pier Construction USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Sll|f m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 31, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU DEFEATS CURB ON STRIKE RIGHT NMU ‘OBJECTS’ IN LAST STAND ON ROBIN LOSS 3 PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER GOV’T PROPOSES RULE OVER UNION FUNDS, VOTING SIU SETTLES ROBIN LINE OT CLAIMS NMU’S HOSPITAL BENEFITS INFERIOR – SO CURRAN THROWS MUD AT SIU HIGH COURT AFFIRMS SIU RIGHT TO STRIKE AGAINST BULL LINE HALL INSTALLS LEADERSHIP OF NY W’FRONT TEAMSTERS PHS BUDGET BREAKDOWN SHOWS SLIGHT FUND DROP CREWING OF LAY-UPS BOOSTS NY SHIPPING BOSTON SHIPPING GETS OK ON TIDELAND OIL CHARTER BALT. SEES RISE AHEAD IN SHIPPING ALL ACS COAL CARRIERS IDLE; TWO MORE RECALLED US SHIPS IN LINE FOR NEW FOREIGN AID CARGOES 105,000-TONNER STILL ON WAY TRAILERSHIPS READIED FOR PUERTO RICO TIPS FOR SEAFARERS IN FILING FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS BME EXPECTS HEAVY VOTE FOR MERGER WITH MEBA WC ATTACKS CARGO BAN SEASAFETY ACTION LAGS; NO INT’L MEET UNTIL ‘60 ASK REVIVAL OF ‘WRECK’ LAW IN LA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/31/1958 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. XX, No. 3 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5fc908afccc23d9d2ea2d11632237f41.PDF 52f6435fca93086e0505dd260d1790fc PDF Text Text SEAFAiimS-#LOG •^4 •i "^5 • • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •;-iv {•'11 N! -••v A) Jg •li Ml I vj • I -Story On Page 3 •' •/2-..'J| Office Upholds SlU Robin Win m -Story On Page 3 Great Lakes SlU •• Tomiinson Fleet Honor Lundeberg Memory ^ , Part of large gathering is shown outside SUP hall in San Francisco at meiyidrial ceremony for Harry Lundeberg on Jan­ uary 28 anniversary of his death. Bronze bust of Luijdeberg on 10-foot pedestal towers above crowd after un­ veiling. Lundeberg led SUP for 20 years and founded the international union. (Story,on Page 3.) -Story On Page 2 '•'M - • • , t? • 1 I I i I - •i-'l:! Fighi Cargo Blaze, from hold on Wacosta as crewmen fight cargo fire with assist from firemen in Bremerhaven. Capt. H. M. Samuels (center) commended crew for efforts to bring fire under controT and prompt response in emergency. Ha praised crev/members who returned from shore leave to fight the fire. (Story on Pagie 2.) r -H ; �I ./S* .-•S*<f •V '•: ; •••.'K-' . SEAFARERS f' iNt* tw», W •,.. LOG 14,|19I8 .i.^L-,'...,.^,... Lakes SlU Non-Union Fleet By 3-1 Margin DETROIT—A convincing 3-1 victory by the SIU Great I,akes District over the United Steel Workeri Local 6000 has established union bargaining rights tor the first time cover­ ing unlicens^ personnel of Lawrence Seaway due to open the Tomlinson Fleet Corp. St in 1959. The area has already The company operates nine been targeted for major drives by • •hips on the Lakes. The win. was announced follow­ ing a three-month delay in the vote count pending disposition of charges filed by the Steel Work­ ers. The general cotmsel of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington subsequently ruled there were no grounds tat upset­ ting what turned out to be a clear majority for the SIU, Seamen in the Tomlinson fleet cast 113 votes for the SIU to 39 lor the Local 5000. There were also 43 "no imion" votes. The Steel Workers also lost a previous election in 1955. Await Certification The SIU is now awaiting a cer­ tification order by the Labor Board BO negotiations can begin on a contract for the 250 men involved. Tlie SIU originally petitioned for the election last summer. Before voting got underway, a company effort fo delay the elec­ tion got nowhere when crewmembers on the SS Ball Brothers walked off the ship and manned a picketline for two days to protest the stalling tactics. Faced with this demonstration of SIU sup­ port, the company dropped efforts to exclude certain crewmembers from voting, and balloting under NLRB auspices started two weeks later on October 18. It continued lor ten days at various Lake Erie ports until all nine ships had voted. The SIU victory was regarded as-significant because it indicated the potential for union organiz­ ing efforts (m the Lakes, with the j^s,. I Rf.',' • / P-j<^ : '57 Bound LOG Book AvaUable • . ;• v';, Silili The 1957 bound edition at the SEAFARERS LOG is now avjailable. Since only a limited num­ ber are on hand, those who wish to purchase one should order them from-SiU headquarters in New York now. Copies are avail­ able at the cost price of $9 per volume. All Major Evento Bound in a hard cover, the twen­ ty-six copies of the SEAFARERS LOG for the year cbntain reports on all of the major happenings within the SIU and the maritime industry during 1957. : Reported in its pages are the stories of the untimely^fieath of - Harry Luhdeberg, founder of the SIU of NA; the closing and open­ ing of the Suez Canal; laborsl^ aid to the victims of Hurricane Audrey and many other news articles. Within the SIU are the stories of the American coal shipping beef, the start of the NMU's raid on the Robin Line; tbo opening of — the SIU Health Center, the first such center in maritime industry; the gains of the SIU in organizing throughout • the country and the . expansion of the Union's welfare benefits. ; • • ' ; Copies of previous years' LOG.s 5: elso available back to the year ... 1850.:;: the SIUNA and other marine unions in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Special onphasis was also attached to the Tomlinson vote since it emphasized once again that seamen on the Lakes want a seagoing union rath» than what is primarily a shoreside organization to represent them. The National Maritime Union abdicated its jurisdiction on the Lakes in favor of the Steel Workers several years ago. Licensed~deck officers are already represented by the Masters, Mates and PDots. Tomlinson operated eight bulk carriers and one self-imloader last season. However, one of the bulk carriers, the Sylvania, is now being converted to a self-unloader. The other ships in the fleet are the Cuyler Adams, Ball Brothers, James Davifon, James E. Davison, Charles E. Dunlap, Merton E. Fair, Rufus P. Ramsey and the self-imloader Sumatra. Under watdifui eye of Captain H. M. Samuefs (left, foreground) Seafarers on tlio Woeosta try to hoso down fire In hold of ship. Rre broke out in load of cotton carried In Na. 5 hold while ship was In Bremerhaven. Wacosta Fire-Fighters Lauded HAMBURG—A commendation from the skipper lauding creWmemborg on the Wacosta for "spwd and efficiency" in handling a cargo fire in Bremerhaven last month is being for­ ward^ to US Coast Guard headquarters in Washington. The fire in number 5 hold^— ^ was brought under control the total damage is not yet known, discovered early Saturday morn­ within five hours on January the ship is now here en route back ing in a load of cotton carried in number S hold. Crewmembers 25 with an assist from German to New Orleans. According to Seafarer Eugene aboard at the time fought to pre­ firemen and a local fireboat. No injuries were reported. Although Ray, ship's delegate, the fire was vent its spread until the hold was ordefyd to be flooded and local fire-fighters arrived. Members of the crew who had been ashore re­ turned immediately to help when they heard about the fire. In a citatiim posted on the ship The reasons for NMU President Joseph Curran's violent and vituperative attacks on for aU hands, Capt. H. M. Samuels the SIU in recent months are now becoming clearer. As in the past, they appear to reflect said those aboard when the alarm Curran's efforts to cover up splits and cracksi in the NMU's facade and to justify purges of sounded "faced the situation with no sign of excitement or panic. associates in the NMU family"^ with the Curran line. At least one forth full-blown with two cliques Each order was carried out with who dare to disagree. As the top national officer, and possibly Uning up, one of which commands such speed and efficiency as is "New York Times" once put two more, are slated for the ax, Curran support. Unknown to Cur­ seldom seen in any drills ot any it, the "quicksands" outside Cur­ even though the individuals in­ ran, key port agents* have been crew. ran's door are treacherous indeed. volved assisted Curran in his purge caucusing with the national offi­ ^"It was the first time that I have cers who are the targets of Cur­ experienced having a crew return - Several limes in recent years, of Hedley Stone two years ago. ran's big stick. from shore, as soon as the word of AH at the purge targets have Curran has rai^d scarecrows and An immediate result of the wide- the fire spread, as tiiis crew did. attempted io out-Curran Curran in imaginary "threats" in efforts-to their remarks about the SIU. From open spUt has been that Curran is It proved to me at least that every unify the NMU's membership and the record it apjpears essential in preparing to abandon his "no- man on the Artic^«« had. and has, official family behind him in' the the NMU to preface anything that slate" position. "Spontaneous" a pride in the 'Waansta," he wrote. face of smolderiiTg opposition to is said about Curran's poUcies with letters have already appeared In Capf. Samuels aLw noted that he his policies. In 1954, for' example, a 'critical remark about the SIU the "PUot" calling on Curran to "took pleasure In commending when under challenge -from a fac­ to prove the speaker la a "right run at the head of a slate and each and every member of the tion headed by Neal Hanley and guy." "save" the NMU for the umpteenth crew" at the Coast Guard inves­ H. B: Warner, Curran wrecked the It has been Curran's practice, time by routing the~opposition. It tigation into the cause of the fire, Committee of American Maritime starting with the NMU's defeat in is expected that Curran wUl "yield" and expected^t would be passed Unions with an hj^terical attack the 1946-47 Isthmian election to to the iKipular clamor. on to -the proper channels. The on the late Harry Lundeberg, He 1) blame the faUures of his ad­ Coast Guard maintains merchant started screaming "36-hour week" ministration on some of his asso­ marine inspection units , attached and "sellout" to create a non-ex­ ciates, then purge them, 2) de­ to the- US consulates in several istent monster. i countries. Including _Germany,'"for nounce the SIU loud and long at 7^ time the cry is "save the election time. such purposes. hiring hall." -She hiring hail, of Ray likewise commented that This year, Curran apparently course, stands exactly wherb it was feels he has plenty to answer for "the Coast Guard was pleased with when Curran's campaign started. in the abject failure of the Curranthe action of the crew and offi­ With the NMU's biennial elec­ sponsored raid on SIU Robin Line cers." The actual cause of the tions coming up in April, indica­ jobs and the/disastrous Americqu Three representativeB of the SIU fire was not determine^. tions are that Curran has the in­ Coal venture in which he teapied of NA wiU attend the 41st meeting evitable biennial purge in yiew in Up with a' compimy-sponsored offi­ of the Maritime Section of the In­ efforts to curb any disagreement cers' "sweetheart" union against ternational Labor Organization in legitimate A.FLrCIO mates aiid en­ Geneva, Switzerland, in AprH. gineers' uinions. That means he Heading the SIU delegation will be will undoubtedly hang some of 'the SIUNA Secretary-Treasurer John responsibility oii the neclu of his Hawk, who wiU be assisted by ad­ Feb. 14,1958 Vol. XX, No. 4 purge victims. visers Matthew Dushane and John SAN FRANCISCO — Although Curran hasn't reserved all his Fox. Vituperation for the SIU. He has •On the agenda for the meeting shipping picked up elsewhere on saved some for tlfe purge targets, wiU be the consideration of the the West Coast, it continued to calUng them "termites come but of question of seafarers' national PAUL HAM. s«er«(arv-rr*a«ur«r the woodwork," "characters . . - identity cards, officers competence, be slack in this area with only 19 men, all Class A books, getting HEBBiaz BaAm, EdUor. BnMAm SXA from under rocks," "gutless char­ MAW. Art editor. BMMMAM AKXBVM. lawn acters,',' "hate, peddlers" and a few the contents of ship's medicine berths. chests and the use of medical ad­ SnVACX, At, IfABKlW, JOHM BBAZIL, Stag Writer*. Biu Moony. OuU -Area Reprt- other epithets. vice by radio to ships at sea, hiring ,The Kyska (Waterman) was the rentatio*. The spUts in ,the NMU erupted procedures apd the revision of only vessel paying ofl« during tha PtiMlshod Martakly at the ...oadquartor* after Curran announced at the wages, hours and manning scales. period. The KySka and the Ocean '"••matloiia) Union. Union. AtOne majoi' problem to be com Evelyn (Ocean Trans.) signed on. lantic a a euir Oulr District. AFL-CIO. AFL-CIO #75 Fourth NMU convention that he would not, Avanw*s Brooklyn 3^ NY. To HYsclnth run at the head of a slate. That sidered by the representatives wiU In trausit were the Natalie (Inter­ NY. Tol, irod as I _ Sntorod socond class strttsr tt Hie Post oftico in Brooklyn. NY. imdor was taken as a signal that Curran be the question of foreign transfers continental); Citrua Packer, John ^0 Act of«ua. 34. 1913. would not side with any one liiui- aud cffectlys. sqntroVovcr a vessel B. Waterman (Watermen):,Alamar I2S yidual eandidate. All the , secret after. she jias transferred' to a f9r- (Cjaljrnar) ani| the S^ ^Chemist ^anlqwsHlea. fPK^B; elgn flag.:: -: . " . . Curran Readies Biennial Purge ILO M'time Conference Set In April SEAFARERS LOG SanfranStill Oil Slack Side �:r^r«arr 14. 19B« AskNATORun may Action PARIS—The first diplomatic proposal aimed at stopping the growth of runaway fiags has been urged by the 17-nation Organization for European Economic Cooperation. The group has called for a special North Atlantic Treaty Conference to take steps agf^t the runaways. The call for a NATO Conference on the runaway problem was prompted by growing concern over .the question of who would control runaway ships in time -of war. In effect, the European group agrees with the position taken by the SIU and other maritime unions that the US and its allies cannot rely on runaway-flag ships In times of national emergency. As a result of the growth of runaway-flag shipping, the group noted that the established maritime powers were losing control over world shipping. Runaway ships, as was pointed out, can evade all inter­ national regulation. The European organization said that Liberia now has the fourtt largest merchant fleet in the world in terms of total tonnage, behind the US, Great Britain and Norway. It is third in terms of new ships under construction with the US down in eighth place behind both Liberia and Panama. The' Organization for European Economic Cooperation was estab­ lished to provide for free exchange of goods, resources and currencies between Western European nations. While not a military alliance, member nations are all either members of NATO or closely associated with it. In another, related development, the Oslo Shipowners Association, a group of Norwegian shipping companies. Issued a warning that the flight of Norwegian ships to "flags of convenience" threatened the VStmtiys standard of living. The group said^^that Norwegian ships might be forced out of world trade by the shifting of ships to "tax-free" flags. SEAFARERS Taf.Tbrf LOG Baltimore Health Center Rounds Out SIU Medical Plan BALTIMORE—Seafarers in this port now have at their disposal facilities fof complete physical examinations and diagnostic services as the last of four SIU health centers went into operation here. Located at 173ff Eutaw Place in Balti­ more, the center has beefi"^quent provision of facilities in Mo- provided* at 912 Union Street un­ open since Monday, Febru­ biie and New Orieans in Decem­ der the direction of Dr. Arthur N. Like the centers in the two Houston. The Mobile clinic is at ary 3 under the direction of ber. Gulf ports, the Baltimore center 259 St. Francis Street and is op­ Dr. Oscar Camp. For the time being, it is handling Seafarers only, but subsequently provi­ sion will be made for servic­ ing Seafarers* families as well. The Baltimore facility rounds out the program begun with the open­ ing of the New York SIU Health Center last April and the subse- Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial is a temporary one set up under contract arrangement until the SIU Welfare Plan can establish perm­ anent centers in these ports. With aU four port cities' centers functioning, the program assures opportunity for virtuaUy every Seafarer to get complete head-totoe physical exams and diagnostic services at twice-yearly intervals. At one.time or another the great majority of Seafarers touch these major ports and can make arrange­ ments for an examination. The centers, which are operated by the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, are designed to "keep 'em healthy" with a pro­ gram of preventive medicine and detection of ailments before they reach the disabling stage. Accordingly, the centers offer complete physical check-ups, biood and urinanalysis tests plus other laboratory services, x-rays, electro­ cardiograph service, eye examina­ tions and other aspects of thorough medical examination. The New Orleans services are erated by Drs. Arthim Amendola and Andrew Henderson. Appointments for an examina­ tion are made through SIU Wel­ fare Services Department representaUves in the four ports. Usual­ ly, Seafarers can be accommodated on the day an appointment is sought. Where examination results show that the Seafarer needs medi­ cal care, he is referred to the US Public Health Service or to his private physician if he prefers. Ti;e New York Center at 21st Street and 3rd Avenue is already offering examinations to wives and children of Seafarers with one day a week reserved for that purpose. This "pilot" center, one block from SIU headquarters, has been providing complete examinations for some 100 SIU men per week, plus two dozen or more SIU wives, children^and Seafarers' dependent parents. The entire Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan Medical Department is under the direction of Dr. Joseph Logue, with headquarters at the Brooklyn center. NMU Robin Plea Held Nof Valid' A major step toward SIU certification on the last three Robin line ships was hurdled this week when the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board in New York On platform at dedication of'Lundeberg statue (inset) were (I to r) ruled out " a string of NMU-*Morris Weisberger, SUP; Sam Bennett, MFOW; C. J. Haggerty, "objections" to the results. secretary-treasurer, California Federation of Labor; Msgr. Mat­ Trent Vote Sticks The NMU suffered a second thew Connolly: Ed Turner, MCS; Harry O'Reilly, executive secre­ In NMU's Craw setback when a Federal District tary, MTD; Mrs. Ida Lundeberg, and Alette and Gunnar Lunde­ Evidently, the fact that two Court Judge denied an NMU bid berg. Msgr. Connolly deliver^ the invocation at ceremonies NMU men voted for the SIU for a reversal of SIU certification. marking the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. The NLRB had certified the Union aboard the Robin Trent is stiU sticking in the NMU's craw, four other Robin Line ships. SAN FRANCISCO—Solemn ceremonies attended by rank-and-filers, trade union offi­ onThe weeks after it happened. The regional director urged cials and maritime leaders marked the dedication of a memorial statue at Sailors Union head- SIU certification on the ground "NMU Pilot" of January 30 qi^ters two weeks ago on the first anniversary of Harry Lundeberg's death. that the NMU's beefs over its again made an unsuccessful at­ Floral tributes and messages-^^ — crushing defeat in the fleet were tempt to explain it away. This time, the ''PUot" didn't ^ from all over the world were Haggerty said thy dedication of maritime during the past "not valid objections." The issue on hand as the 13-foot-high coremony gave "strength and sub­ nearly three-quarters of a century. now goes to the NLRB in Washing­ attempt to imply that the two voided ballots were cast for the monument Including a three-foot stance to the stoiy of Lundeberg It is appropriate that the statues ton for final action. NMU, an effort It made unsuc­ bronze bust of Lundeberg was for­ and what he meant to men who of both Andy Furuseth and of Voting on the Robin Goodfellow, mally unveiled in a position of live lonely and dangerous lives at Harry Lundeberg are in front of Robin Trent and Robin Hood pro­ cessfully in a previous issue. In­ honor oytside the main entrance to sea. But what is more important, oiur own headquarters building." duced overwhelming SIU majori­ stead it declared, "Anybody who the SUP building on Harrison the organization for which he lived Fiumseth preceded Lundeberg as ties of 25-10, 20-13 and 26-1, mak­ knows anything about secret Street. It stands opposite a shni- and died continues to grow and SUP secretary and sparkplugged ing an overall SIU margin in the elections, knows that nobody lar statue of Andy Furuseth. expand, bringing new and needed enactment of the basic maritime fleet of 190 to 62 votes for the can prove anything about voided Until his death last year follow­ beneflt not only to sailors, but to laws in the US which freed sea­ NMU. Four ships were certified ballots." Unlike challenged bal­ ing a heart attack; Lundeberg had marine firemen, marine cooks and men of virtual bondage. He died for the SIU earlier and Robin re­ lots, "voids" are determined been secretary-treasurer of the stewards, and thousands of others in 1938. placements began shipping through during the actual vote count, with observers looking on. SUP since 1936 and was the within the. jurisdiction of the Sea­ Authorized by the Sailors Union SIU halls in December. The facts of the matter are, founder and flrst president of the farers International Union." membership last year, the monu­ The 'NMU "objections" had as observers on the scene at the Seafarers International Union of He saluted Lundeberg as a ment carries the following inscrip­ charged "intimidation" against the time of the vote count can tes­ North America from 1938 on. Ho "great American, a great citizen, tion: SIU in a move to-upset the obvious that both of the voided bal­ was 56. a great trade unionist and a man "Harry Lundeberg, 1901-1957 ... results. In overruling the NMU tify, Speakers including C. J. Hag­ who was responsible for keeping He was indeed a man who crowded charges, the regional board upheld lots were clearly marked "SIU." gerty, secretary-treasurer of the the waterfront unions in San Fran­ into a short life no glittering prom­ the SIU's legal answer that the The reason they were voided, in both instances, was because of California Federation of Labor; cisco free of Communism." ise but,unselfish service and gen­ charges had no merit. The "objec­ erasures which automatically Morris Weisberger, who succeeded Presiding over the dedication, eral achievement for the cause he tions" are regarded by SIU head­ ruled'them out. Lundeberg as SUP secretary; Sam Weisberger also introduced Mrs. called his own . . ." The sculptor quarters as a last'ditch attempt by So, as the "Pilot" puts it so Bennett, Marine Firemen's presi­ Ida Lundeberg, widow of the late of the statue was Edwin Hurt, who NMU President Joseph Curran to neatly, "SIU would have the dent; Ed Turner, Marine Cooks & SUP secretary and their three chil­ also did the one of Furuseth in save face due to the failure of this world believe the two voided Stewards secretary-treasurer, and dren, and Msgr. Matthew Connolly, 1940. latest raid on Seafarers' jobs. ballots were cast by SIU mem­ Bxecutive Secretary Harry O'Reilly Catholic port chaplain, who gave The SIU petitioned for the elec­ bers and therefore they must The Furuseth statue had orig­ of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades the invocation. inally been located at the Folsom tion last August to protect Sea­ have picked up two NMU votes." Department; lauded Lundeberg's "We in the Sailors Union of the Street site of the founding meeting farers' lob rights ajfter Moore-McSomething tells us that the work for the satinrs' movement Peeifle can bo proud of the fact," of: the first seamen's union in the Cormack purchased the Robin fleet "PUot," for aU its twisUng and and the trade union movement in he noted, "that the St^P has pro­ of tiys flrst seamen's union , and and SIU men were forced to work squirming, believes it too. fhe US and abroacC under afi 'NMU contract. vided the two outstMtding leadera forerunner of the SOT, ifi'1888. •'-I I �r«f« SEAFARERS Bombay Seamen Ask $40 Monthly Wage BO^fflAY—still without a wage increase since World War II, Indian seamen working out of the port of Bombay, are pressing for a 25 percent wage boost, a 44-hour week and miti­ gation of an industry-widef The 25 percent increase would disciplinary system. bring the scale up close to $40 Also on the list of demands a month. The Bombay seamen l8 • three-rupee (63-cent) daily have been arguing for the increase maintenance allowance for sea­ since May, 1957, with no success. men waiting for a ship after they The group estimates that the have been hired. " This Isjthe only average Bombay .seaman works IVi demand granted thus far by the months a year which makes his an­ shipowners. nual earnings about $235, or. Just At present, the basic wage scale about the lowest of any . deep sea of the Indian seaman out of Bom­ merchant seaman anywhere in the bay is 150 rupees per month. With world. the rupee worth approximately 21 To earn this princely sum, the cents, the wage comes to $31.50. Bombay seafarer puts in at least a 56-hour week, and some as giuch as 84 hours. There is no unemploy­ ment benefit, no pension and no relief fund for disabled or unfit seamen. The Indian seamen's efforts to improve conditions have met with evasions from both the shipping SlU membership meet­ companies and the Indian govern­ ings are held regularly ment. As far back as August, the Bombay union was prom­ every two weeks on Wed­ 1957, ised a final reply by November nesday nights at-7 PM in from the ship operators, but has all SlU ports. All Sea­ heard nothing. Indian seamen argue that farers are expected to •theThe wages of British seamen in the attend; those who wish to period since 1940 have'increased be excused should request $14 a month and Jhat they at least have a share of that meager permission by telegrom should increase. (be sure, to include reg­ Other demands of the seamen istration number). The are 12 paid holidays, a social se­ curity and unemployment bene­ next SlU meeting; will be: fit system and union recognition on official bodies governing the ac­ February 19 tivities of seamen. March 5 Wages and conditions for Indian seamen vary according to the port March 19 area from which they ship. Condi­ April 2 tions en the Calcutta side are somewhat different SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS r.M,-- SiO -c LOG Fcbraaty 14, 1181 Almost Six Now approaching 6th birth­ day, Joseph Cove, Jr., one of first SlU benefit babies in '52, recently-had tonsils out. SlU family hospital benefits helped pay the bill. 2 WC Lay-ups Back In Action SEATTLE—Shipping here took a welcome change for the better as two vessels, the Iberville and Fairport (Waterman), came out of lay-up and signed on full crews. The Afoundrla (Waterman), which also signed on, was the only ves­ sel paying off during the past pe­ riod. There was little in-transit busi­ ness as only the John B. Water­ man (Waterman), the Alamar and the Kenmar (Calmar) stopped into port during the period. Shipping next period should be fair as two vessels. 4he William Carruth (Penn. Trans.) and the Ames Victory (Victory Carriers), are scheduled to pay off in this port next week. LABOR ROUND-UP Striking members of the Ameri­ would attend a meeting in Mil­ can Newspaper Guild and the In­ waukee with attorneys of th^" locals ternational Typographical Union to explain the course of action to have voted to accept proposed wage be taken in leaving the LWIU. increases and end their eight-week McGavin predicted that , about 75 walkout at "The St. Paul Dispatch percent of the locals in the union and Pioneer Press." The strike had would be represented. completely shut down the St. Paul 4" 4" 4) newspaper last December 17 when A draft of the "articles of fedthe unions and -the company could oration" outlining a proposed fed­ not come to terms over wages. eration of postal workers was sent Under the new agreement jyith the Guild, wpge increases range fronr to the leaders of the 14 postal em­ $2 to $5 for the first year and ployees unions. The unions, which $2 to $4.25 for the second year of represent some 500,000 rank-andthe two-year Contract. Printers, who file postal employees, have taken had asked for a 15 cents an hour under consideration an amalgama­ Increase the first year and 10 cents tion into one union within the for the second, settled for 14 cents AFL-CIO. If approved, the federa­ for the first and 10 cents for the tion would operate along the lines of the AFL-CIO with a president second. and secretary appointed by an ex­ ^ ^ ^ ecutive board for a four-year term. Some 1,805 Michigan employees All the member unions would be received $221,000 when the Gov­ represented on the board. ernment found that their employ­ 4> 4> 4^ ers had violated the minimum wage The Supreme Court has^'^eld and overtime provisions of the Fed­ that a labor union, although not eral wage-hour law... The money complying with all of the provi­ represented back pay for failure to sions of the Taft-Hartley-Act, may comply with the overtime provi­ in certain cases take part in an sions of-the law covering persons NLRB representation election. The engaged in interstate commerce. NLRB had charged that Bowman Violations handled out of the De­ Transportation, Inc., of Gadsden, troit area office averaged out to Ala. had recocted District 50 of $125.04 in back wages per worker the United Mine Workers although while the Grand Bapids office none of thr employees had chosen rulings resulted in an average back District 50 as their representative. wage-of $118.59 for each employee The NLRB ordered the company to involved. withhold* recognition until the » X X UMW was certified. But since the More than 11,000 members of officials of the UMW have con­ several locals have severed their tinuously refused to sign non-Com­ ties'with the expelled Laundry munist affidavits as required by the Workers International Union. One T-H act, they could never be certi­ local. 3008 in Milwaukee, made up fied nor would the Board place of members of six ©Id LWnj locals, District 50 sn any election ballots. was the first to receive a direct The court held that this action charter from the AFL-CIO. Peter went too Tar and suggested an McGavin, assistant to AFL-CIO election be held, without* certifying President George Meany, said he the winntr. ^i^ou HCwowf \^our ? When first going aboard ship, the temptation may be irresistible to stop info the messroom for coffee and jaw with the crew to find out what the mate is like. Before that's done it might be wise to take a look at the station bill, which is usi^olly posted there, and find out what yoor assignment is in an emergency. . The station.bill contains Important items of -lnformatioifr^j delating to every man's assignment on fire and emergency ' stations. It doesn't do much good to hustle to the sta­ tion bill and try to find out what to do, when the signal has already been given for fire and boat drill—or In the event of a genuine shipboard emergency. Checking the station bill should be a matter of routine of the same nature as signing on articles or finding where your foc'sle Is. It's a simple, common-sense precaution which no Seafarer should overlook. i. Ah Sm Ship:is ti-mm �r#r«braanr 14,1HI SEAFARERS LOG Pace Ftn .71 INQUIRING SEAFARER ACS To Return Charters QUESTION! DOM It maftM* to you what typo of cargo your vesso k carrying? Jnlio C. Bernard, bosun: Sulphur is tha only type of cargo I don't like to sail with. It bums your eyes and causes them to itch. Also I do not like vessels loaded with deck cargo. For then it's hard to issue orders to your men and it is always dangerous tryiiig to get around. Otherwise, thsi type of . t 4^ cargo the ship is carrying doesn't William Burke, DM: I don't care matter. what the ship is carrying, but only Francisco Agosto, chief cook: where she is go­ ing. I've sailed The type of cargo the vessel is carrying doesn't on ships carry­ bother me, even ing Just about if it is explosives. everything. After all, then Including' explo­ we get a bonus. sives throughout But I don't espe­ the war, and so cially like vessels long as the ship with lumber on is coming back decl( for that is here to Brooklyn, too dangerous for and my family, I'll saU her. the crew, espe­ 4 t t cially in rough weather. Dan Carey, cook: No, lt_doesn't t - 4 4^ L. P. Hogan, deck engineer: To matter to me what type of cargo tell the truth, I don't like ships the ship is carry­ with grain car­ ing. even if it is goes for there's dangerous mate­ no overtime in it rials. We get paid for me. I would a bonus for that, much rather sail and I'm sailing with cargoes to make some where they use money. There the winches, for was one ship that then I can make surprised me, she some money. But was a tanker carrying grain. But as I said, the otherwise, I'd take any cargo. cargo does not matter. Walter Borreson, AB: I have no preference when It cornea to tha cargo. Just so long as they are paying me, I'll sail. I have been on vessels with holds full with sulphur, coal and green hides,, and I'U say this, It was annoying, but I was paid to do the Job so I took It. Cr^w Battles Cale^ Snow To Save Ship ADAK, Alaska—Crewmembers on the SIU Pacific Districtcontracted Columbia Trader battled snow, sleet and heavy seas last month to bring their vessel Into port after a storm had put a 20-foot crack in the^ crew to rig tackle on the anchor main deck plates. The vessel was enroute to chains forward to tighten them up. Japan during a storm when the But that night the storm hit again, men heard what "sounded like an this time forlhree days and nights. explosion,'' according to Robert Winds of 70 mile velocity and DeFord, deck delegate. The storm mouutalno'us waves made work al­ impossible. But after the had caused a crack in the deck most third day, he said, the ship made plates extending from the hull it into Adak. plate on the starboard side The deck gang expressed their through the bosun's and carpen­ appreciation to the members of ter's foc'sles and into the saloon, the black gang, the steward depart­ about 20 feet. • While the skipper ordered the ment and to the oiTicers' who vessel brought around all hands worked on deck, throughout the \ turned to rigging insurance wires storms. ^ "These men were on dock in and turnbucklea on the deck. After securing two insurance snow, sleet, spray and with t ie lines, the engineers and black gang sea breaking on deck all day," went to work fastening padeyes in Da Ford reported. "There was no the two foc'sles and trying to weld panic and no shirking ^t any stiffeners to hold the break to­ time." gether. Meanwhile, De Ford reported, Make Checks the sailors and stewards un­ shackled the anchors and ran the To'SIU-A&G' chains aft over the-boat deck, Setdarers mailing in checks through the after chocks and a or money orders to the Union strain was taken on the windlass. to cover dues payments are Rough seas prevented an attempt rged to be sure to make all of to seal off the crack in the outside lem payable to the SIU-A&G passageway. District. A welcome sight, De Ford said, 'Some Seafarers have sent in was the appearance of the Nor­ checks money orders in the wegian motor ship. iSlisabeth usmci and of I&uividua! headquar­ Baake, wiiich answered the distress ters officials. This makes for a signal, and stayed with the ship problem in bookkeeping which while it made for Adak, Alaska. can be avoided if checks are By the second day the, seas had made out t6 the Union directly. ..jsahned down «iioug||f. S —Last Ship Limps Home NORFOLK—The American Coal Shipping Co. has thrown in the sponge on its Govern­ ment-chartered ships. The company told a Norfolk newspaper last week that it would not fight to hold on to its last three Libertys, which are laid up here. Charters on the three ships, the last of six that. ACS ^ received from the Govern­ The ship had originally been ex­ Construction subsidies are gen­ ment, are expected to be can­ pected in Baltimore this weekend. erally awarded on dry cargo ships celled shortly becauise of the sag­ While announcing that it would and passenger vessels, but thus far ging chaner market. not fight for the ships, ACS re­ have never been given for bulk car­ McapwhUia. the. company ran ferred again to its long-discussed riers. into. .new.. difficulties. .this week plans for building a modern collier The Government originally char­ when its only vessel, the Coal fleet ACS President W. C. tered six Libertys to ACS on con­ Miner, threw her prop about 320 Brewer insisted that the company dition that it would proceed within miles north of Bermuda while en­ was "just about ready" with plans six months with plans for larger, route to Baltimore for another for the new ships. "It may be faster colliers that could compete grain cargo. At last report the we'll ask the ^Federal Maritime with foreign-flag vessels. To date, vessel was taken under tow and Is Board for a construction subsidy— ACS has not started a building pro­ heading into Norfolk for repairs. we don't know yet." gram, or submitted any evidence of one. At the present time, ACS has no ships in the coal trade. Three Lib­ erty.; are laid up. Three othar Libertys that ACS had under char­ ter were returned to lay-up follow­ ing reviews conducted by the Mari­ time Administration. The "Virginian-Pilot" said that ACS was turning its ships back to CLEVELAND—Campaign plans for an all-out Great Lakes organizing drive by member imions of the AFL-CIO Maritime the Government because the bot­ tom has dropped out of the charter Trades Department will be coordinated at a meeting in De­ market. "American Coal can't get troit on February 22-23. charters at rates that will enable Attending the meeting will Fruehauf built the special lift-on it to make money," it reported. be representatives from the trailers for Pan-Atlantic's trailer"Rates that less than two years Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ ship service. ago soared as high as $16 a ton are ciation, the International Brother­ The plan is to use the deck space now scraping bottom at a posthood of Longshoremen, the Broth­ on grain and oreJu>ats operating World War II low of $3.29 a ton," erhood of Marine Engineers and between New York and Duluth. it said. "When ACS was formed, the Masters, Mates and Pilots. Use of deck space on these ships it said it would seek to achieve a Paul Hail, A & G secretary-treas­ has been limited to carrying a few stable rate of $8 or $9 a ton. Be­ urer, will represent the SIUNA, new automobiles. low that figure, hauling coal is a along with representatives of the Paulucci claims that shipping by losing proposition for the American Great Lakes District. containers on ships could cut the merchant marine." The Great Lakes is one of the cost of moving packaged goods be­ The report was in sharp contrast last large unorganized areas re­ tween the two ports from the rail with statements in the NMU maining in the American maritime freight charge of $1.30 a hundred­ "Pilot" charging the SIU with put­ industry. It is estimated that weight to $1.10 a hundredweight, ting ACS out of business and halt­ there will be almost 25,000 new and considerably lower if the serv­ ing an operation that might have maritime workers in the area by ice is on a two-way basis. involved as many, as 80 ships. the time the St. Lawrence Seaway is in full operation next year. The coordinated drive is- expected to get underway early this spring with the staid of the Lakes ship­ ping season. Another sign of the increasing activity on the Great Lakes, is the WASHINGTON—Isthmian Lines, Inc., ,has amended its news that two big Lakes carriers will experiment with carrying gen­ request for an operating subsidy to include additional sailings eral package cargoes in loaded on two of its regular services.-*^' trailers on the decks of ore and Under the amendment, Isth­ grain carriers operating between. mian would increase the num­ Buffalo, New York and Duluth, ber of sailings on its- IndiaMinn. Pakistan-Ceylon service and Per­ The carriers, Nicholson Transit sian Gulf service from a minimum Co. and the SlU-contracted of 12 and a maximum of 24 sail­ Browning Steamship Co., will ings a year to a minimum of 24 and work in conjunction with Jeno a maximum of 36 sailings yearly. Paulucci, president of Chun King, . The company also requested the a Minnesota food producing com­ Board to delete the provision in its pany. Also participating will be application that a minimum of six Fruehauf Trailer and Dorse Trailer sailings would return to the US companies, which will provide the from Malaya by way of the Philip­ HOUSTON — Unwavering sup; necessary trailers and containers. pines. Instead all of the ships port by pro SIU tugboatmen who would continue around the world sweated out five months of com­ In a westbound direction. pany stalling on the election pro­ Public hearings on the subsidy duced certification of SIU bargain­ bids from Isthmian, American ing rights at the Wade Towing President Llne^ and American Ex­ Company this week. port Lines were merged and be­ A 4-3 victory for the SIU's Har­ gan February 10th. bor & Inland Waterways Division In the voting on January 30 led LAKE CHARLES—It has been to this result. It was preceded by a quiet period on the labor front a wave of firings and layoffs and in this port. The Building Trades the return to work of the com^ Council is still picketing a con­ pany's port captain and port en­ tractor in a nearby town and re­ gineer In place of other officers. ports that all is going well. The SIU-HIWD Is currently ne< Shipping has continued to slow gotlatlng for contract on the pat­ up, with no relief in sight. Two tern of pace-setting G&H Towing more vessels, the Petro Chem (Val­ settlement last year. entine) and the Rion (Actium) went SIU Port Agent Bob Matthews into layup for a short while and said most of the credit for the suc­ we have not been Informed as to cess of the drive belongs to tha when they will come out again. tugmen who "stuck in the fleet In Calling, into this area over the spite of the company's tactics and past two weeks were the Govern­ remained for the vote." ment Camp, C3 Baltimore, Brad­ Wade Towing operates two 900 ford Island; Royal Oak, Chtwawa, hp Diesel tugboats at the present Winter Hill, and Cantigny (Cities time and handles all docking and Service), and the Del Oro (ML'slsundocking of ships In Port Isabel end Brownsville, Texas. slppU. ' I • r,r I M I I P ' ^1 MTD Unions Ready Joint Lakes Drive This Spring Isthmian Broadens Request For Subsidy SIU Tugmen OuUast Co. Sallot Stall Trend Is Down In Lake Charles - • -7'^' ' .M'l • '91 41 1 �• rT' pxre i^' SEAFJRSR3 LOG Steel Voyagers Men Working Vebnuirr li im 'I January 22 Through February 4 Port * OKk A -I*" Inf. A 4 87 15 44 3 12 5 25 32 7 13 3 13 6 7 8 4 18 8 1 2 7 5 6 9 6 10 5 Dack • Registered DacK Boston .. 13 New York ..................... 63 Philadelphia ............g*...17 Baltimore 44 Norfolk ....................... 5 Savannah 14 Tampa ......................... 8 Mobile ....................... 31 New Orleans 45 Lake Charles .................. 9 Houston 25 Wilmington 8 San Francisco 14 Seattle • • •..................... 18 •nf. A Dack B A 93 xOT&l 219 Inf. •B . 2 13 2 25 3 1 2 4 24 8 14 7 7 9 staw. A . staw. B 9 89 13 41 1 7 6 18 44 5 8 10 9 8 0 11 5 15 7 4 5 3 10 9 7 6 9 11 Inf. B Staw. A 121 218 staw. B 102 Total A Total B .. 26 139 49 129 9 33 19 74 121 21 46 21 36 82 9 82 1168 15 6 9 14 89 23 30 19 26 25' Total A Total ROf. 35 171 66 187 24 39 28 88 160 44 76 40 62 57 .. Total B Total Raf. 316 1067 751 ' Shipped Candid shof catches a trio of licensed engineers working on a steom line below the operoting plotform on the Steel Voyoger. Pictured I to' r] ore engineers L Symons, R. Mous ond C. Reinhordt. S U oiler A. Stoikopoulos is portiolly hidden by Reinhordt. Engineers ore members of the SlU-offilioted Brotherhood of Morine Engineers. The ship wos In New York ot the time. NY Nixes New Rates For Blue Cross Now A bid for a 40 percent rate increase for Blue Cross hospital­ ization coverage has been turned down by the New York State Superintendent of Insurance, Leifert Holz. The rejection may be only temporary, as Blue-*" Cross says it will renew its ap­ available for other welfare bene­ plication within the next few fits. Union representatives have months. Holz left the way open for an charged that Blue Cross overstated application renewal. He said he its future expense estimates to would give immediate attention make it appear that it was about to any bid for an increase once to run in the red. The unions the organization had used up $14 argued that Blue Cross showed an million worth of "free surplus" actual operating gain in 1956, the last full year for which figures funds. when it made its ap­ In addition to the $14 million, were given, last fall, while the or­ the organization has another $30 plication ganization claimed it was losing million in a special surplus, and money. Holz said that he might authorize Union spokesmen at the hearing withdrawal from that surplus as also the overhead ex­ well to pay benefits imder the plan. pensesattacked of Blue Cross, charging ex­ Blue Cross officials have main­ cessive salaries, heavy advertising tained that unless they got an im­ expenses and other expenditures mediate benefit increase they were draining funds that should be would quickly run into a deficit. applied to benefits. Holz rejected The Blue Cross petition had been the charge (ff excessive expenses opposed by a number of New York but noted that Blue Cross had an unions whose welfare plans in­ expense rate of 8.39 percent By cluded Blue Cross hospitalization. contrast, the SIU Welfare Plan re­ An increase in Blue Cross charges ported an overhead charge of 4.9 would, in effect, cut into funds percent in its last annual report. p;^;' i-'' m Yiir&r a Seafarer! jSc'Vj':",'•••,,. 7WE-RSOD AM1> BClCSS/tra/KtfWAI W^im/i£Afio/myaRi4siucAFer£^//^ i'-iit.""'' •' • j',. tr • ' '•^' " • Af^e Bern. e&FARFfZS i/i-meAeF-rvMB YcuksAriHE AMI. Port Boston New York ............. Philadelphia .......... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .......... Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Dwk A 10 4 88 10 19 3 • 58 11 2.1 12 2 4 0 24 4 38 .8 6 .1 19 1 3 0 4 0 32 5 Dack A Total Deck a 319 Pack B 60 Pack « 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dack C 10 Ing. A 5 66 10 89 2 12 4 27 19 10 14 2 8 21 Ina. A 239 Inf. Inf. B C • 8 14 3 18 2 2 1 1 7 5 8 1 0 8 Inf. B 73 8 5 1 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Inf. c 14 Staw. A Staw. B 7 64 12 39 0 8 2 28 87 5 14 0 7 14 1 15 3 11 0 2 2 4 4 3 8 0 0 11 staw. A Staw. B 224 69 Staw. Total Total C ' A ' B ' 1 22 4 208 0 41 1 136 0 4 1 32 0 10 0 76 1 94 1 21 0 47 0 8 0 19 0 67 staw. Total c A 9 782 8 89 9 40 8 6 a 9 19 9 12 1 0 24 Total B 182 Total Total e Ship. 4 17 1 4 0 8 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 34 264 81 180 7 41 13 85 116 31 69^ 6 19 91 Total Total Ship. c 33 997 Shipping inched forward slightly during the past two weeks to produce a total of 997 obs dispatched. At the same time, registration fell off some more to 1,067. The major activity where it occurred during the period resulted from the recrewing of aid-up vessels rather than•" ' heavy job turnover in the various ports. In the process, more class A men were shipped than registered in every departr ment. Six ports showed an increase over the previous report and. ex­ cept for minor variations, three others remained the same, as be­ NEW YORK—Shipping improved over the past two-week fore. Thus, improvement was evi­ dent in Boston, New York, Balti­ period as three vessels, the Armonk (New England), Seatrain more, Savannah, Mobile and Savannah (Seatrain) and the Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.), Seattle. The latter aecounted for came out of lay-up and took"^' 78 percent of all West Coast ac­ tivity. Philadelphia, Lake Charles on full crews. Word is still and Houston held to thO status awaited on two other vessels, quo. the Yaka (Waterman) and the Decreased shipping was listed Carolyn (Bull), which are still in for Norfolk, Tampa, New Orleans, idle status. Wilmington and San Francisco. The seniority shipping figures re­ . Bill Hall, assistant secretaryflect a small dip in the class A treasurer, reported headquarters proportion of total jobs and corre­ is still awaiting certification on the sponding gains by B and C men. last three Robin ships that is being Quick action by firefighters in Class A shipping accounted for 79 held up pending final rulings on percent of the total, class B for 18 the legal maneuvers of the NMU. keeping down a blaze which began percent and class C for the remain­ The regional director of the Labor in a cargo/of naphthalene trans­ der. New York shipped half the Board has urged SIU certification. ferred from a freighter to a light­ er averted a major explosion at class C jobs and seven ports There were 24 vessels paying off Pier 4 in Bush Terminal, Brook­ 8hij>ped none at all. in this port during the period cov­ The following is the forecast ered. They were the Seatrain lyn. The fire broke out in the lighter port by port: Georgia, Seatrain New York, Sea­ Boston: Fair . . . New York: train Texas and Seatrain Louisiana loaded with some 80 tons of the Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . (Seatrain); Kathryn, Beatrice, Ines combustible material while tied Baltimore: Good ... Norfolk: Slow and Frances (Biill); Steel King, alongside the Swedish-American . . . Savannah: Fair . , . Tampa: Steel Voyager, and Steel Direc­ freighter Maltesholg just after a Quiet... Mobile: Fair ... New Or^ tor (Isthmidn); Robin Sherwood gang of longshoremen left the'^vesleans: Good ... Lake Charles: Fair and Robin^Hood (Robin); Alcoa sel for limch. . . . Hpnston: Steady . . . Wilming- Puritan, Alcoa Runner and Alcoa The fireboat Firefighter and land t(Hi: Slow . .. San Francisco: Slow Pegasus (Alcoa); Morning Light, crews kept the plates of the ... Seattle: Fair. Fairland, Gateway City, Wild Ran­ Malteshols cooled down with water ger, Yaka, Almena and Raphael to prevent the remaining 198 tons Semmes (Waterman), and the of naphthalene from going up. Fort Hoskins (Cities Service). When the blaze was brought under control, the lighter was towed out x".: Sign-Ons into the bay and the fire extin­ Headquarters again wishes to Signing on during the period guished. Two firemen suffered remind all Seafarers that pay­ were Steel King, Steel Voyager; slight injuries. ments of funds, for whatever Robin Sherwood and Robin Hood, The scene of the fire' was lesr Union purpose, be made only Alcoa Puritan and Alcoa Runner; than a half a mile from the Liickto authorized A&G representa­ Andrew Jackson (Waterman) and tives and that an official Union the Ocean Ulla (Ocean Transp.). enback Steamship pier which ex­ ploded over a year ago causing 10 receipt be gotten at that time. deaths, 247 injuries and over $10 In-transit vessels included the If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi- Azalea City (Waterman); Steel Ex­ million in property damage. The .tely bringing the matter to the ecutive (Isthmian); Yorkmar (Cal- blast shook up the area around attention of thei' secretary-treas^ mar); Pan Oceanic Transporter SIU - headquarters and "shatt^ved (Pehn. Nav.) and-'the Alcoa Plan­ windows to the.'building and''for iirer's office. ,', • ter (Alcoa). milee arot(hd. T Ships Out Of Lay-Up Improve NY Job Picture Avert Major. Explosion On Bklyn W'front Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts .V/. �Fetninr l«. iMtt SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu tOQ fage Seres ;-%sX $81-91 Million Gov't MoneySoughf For One Luxury Ship •''K ;S- Watch Out For Shock Hazards Not only TV sets and small radios, but a number of electrically oper­ ated recreation devices and household gadgets are unsafe because of . leaking current, authoritative evidence indicates. A survey by Electrical Testing Laboratories, an independent agency, revealed that in one area only about a third of the itoin-operated amuse­ ment devices as electric bucking broncos and electric rocket ships, often found in shopping centers and amusement parks, are safe to use. The rest were found to 'leak" electrical current, chiefly because they were Inadequately grounded or not grounded at all. The survey was made in Westchester County, NY, at the request of the District Attorney after a child had been electrocuted by an electric rocket ship. Some household appliances similarly 'leak" a dangerous amount of current. Testing agencies are concerned especially about hand power tools as electric drills, and electric hair dryers. In one case reported by a testing laboratory, a man was killed by electrical leakage from a power tool he was using. In elec­ tric hair dryers^ a leading labora­ tory told this department many of those on the market are cheaply made to sell at a low price, and thus are risky. Many hair dryers Luxury passenger liner, which would be sister ship for SS United States, above, would cost Govern­ on the market, as well as some TV ment $81 to $91 million under special treatment plan proposed by United States Lines. sets, don't even cat^ the Under­ writers Laboratories seal showing the model hu been tested' for WASHINGTON--TWith the entire-xnerchant marine getting $3 million in Government shock hazard, ^he UL seal is not fSSp^S'sM^Mce'tglltaJt last year and budgeted for $132 million this year, United States Lines is liazard, but it's the minimum to in-[asking Congress for $81 to $91 million additional funds to build one passenger ship. The ves­ sel would replace the SS> sist on when you buy. The ahock hazard of television America in the transatlantic commercial cost. Defense features could build a fleet of 18 or more sets was brought to public atten-1 three-class luxury trade. were not estimated. This compares modern cargo carriers at a cost to tion several months ago when a The US Lines' bid came in testi­ to $37 million of $84 million com­ the Government no greater than flve-year-old Illinois boy was elec­ mony ^ore the House Merchant mercial cost, minus the defense the minimum proposed Govern­ trocuted by a metal-cabinet porta­ Marine" Committee by the com­ costs, US Lines is willing to put ment tab on a single US Lines lux­ ble set. Now some manufacturers pany's president, John M. Frank­ up for its new ship. ury vessel. are taking steps, somewhat belatedly, to reduce the shock hazard. lin. It raises anew the question APL is also asking that the Gov­ The SIU of NA and the AFLAt least one maker now is putting portable TV sets in fiberglass of how best to distribute the funds ernment loan it money for its CIO Maritime Trades Department cabinets which, like wood and plastic, have less tendency to leak cur­ Congress is willing to spend for share of the cost at 3V^ percent in­ are on record that the national in­ rent. Unfortunately, there is no perfect material. The metal case is new ship construction and uther stead of the company having to terest calls for as large a ?onimermore of an elecWical risk, but better protection against Are hazard merchant marine aid—for bread pay higher rates for bank financ­ eial merchant marine of cargo associated with overheated TV sets, and also more resistant to blows and butter purposes or for luxury, ing. There is no sale or trade-in ships, tramps and tankers and com­ and breaks which can injure the set and make it unsafe, than is fiber­ prestige items. of old tonnage involved in the APL mercial passenger ships as can bo Franklin told the House Mer­ proposal because the new ship supported. The position calls for glass. The manufacturer whose set was involved in the Illinois fatality, chant Marine Committee that US would represent an addition to Government aid to be applied now is coating metal cabinets with plastic to reduce hazards. Other Lines was willing to pay up to $47 APL's fleet. across-the-board to ship opera­ manufacturers are installing transformers in their sets to provide more million of a total estimated cost The APL spokesman said that if tions on an equal basis, instead safety. Others are providing a polarized plug. Most houses built in of $128 million for the new ship Ac­ the company were to ask for the of the practice of concentrating the last 20 years or so have electrical receptacles with one of the slits tually, US lines would put up $37 same type of special treatment it in the hands of a favored few wider than the other. If the house is properly wired, the wide slit is million cash, with the other $10. being songht by US Lines, the ship companies. connected to the grounded wire of the house electrical supply; A pol­ million coming from transfer of the would cost APL $27.3 million in­ The union position is based on America to a foreign flag or sale stead of $43 million. "However," the belief that an adequate, up-toarized plug has a wide prong which .can only go into the wide slit But if money is the secret Ingredient in a certain brand of coffee, of the ship to the Government at he-said, "we do not feel It Is im­ date fleet of cargo haulers is a it's also the secret ingredient in most of these electrical dangers. An the going foreign flag price of possible to build onr liner with more valid investment in terms of engineer concerned with testing these devices told this department that $10 million. In effect then, US mailer assistance, and have accord­ US defense and the health of the many'Iow-price TV sets represent a compromise of safety features with lines would put up 30 percent of ingly proposed much more mode- econoiny than lu.xury superliners cost and profit. By use of power transformers, some manufacturers the total cost of the new vessel, est relief." which snbw an inordinate appetite for Government funds. save insulating-cost. Others prefer to save on the transformer or the plus the old one. The Government In recent contracts for commer­ Proponents of the superliner ar­ cabinet itself. But the most reprehensible manufacturing economy is would lay out 63 to 70 percent de­ cial cargo ships, the Maritime Ad­ pending on whether the America ministration has been eontract- gue that high speed and heavy the failure to use polarized plugs. This is not to say that you should get alarmed about your TV set. was sold to the US. ing for between 40 and 45 percent troopcarrying ability justify the About $44 million pf the Goy- of Most sets, including those with metal cabinets, normally are safe. In the total cost as a construction added expense involved. An alter­ fact, Fred Shunaman, managing editor of Radio-Electronics Magazine, ernment's shau of the cost, accord­ subsidy. The difference between native argument calls for use of tells this department he considers small AC-DC radios with hot chassis, ing to Franklin's figure, would he this practice and the deal sought funds to construct several some­ which have damaged cabinq,ts or are used near kitchen sinks or in the defense features, such as pro­ by US Lines for a 63 to 70 percent what smaller, less costly ships, dis­ bathrooms, the most dangerous electronic equipment of alL He reports vision for higher than commercial Government share lies in the stu­ persing the risk Involved. The the case of a mother who was giving her infant a bath in the kitchen speeds and spare propulsion plant. pendous costs of a three-class lux­ speed edge of superliners that was The company's bid for special sink. She went to answer the phone, and the unattended baby pulled superliner with defense feat­ valid in World War II has disap­ treatmept over and above other ury the kitchen radio into the sink with him and was electrocuted. ures and the intangible "prestige" peared in the face of modern sub­ But if your TV set normally is safe, it still needs to be treated with ship lines and outside the scope of element which FrankUn stressed marine construction. It has also been argued that na­ respect. If you've ever leaned against it and gotten a jolt, it may have the 1936 Merchant Marine Act has very heavily in his bid for aid. met with a cool reception from tional defense features should not come Just from statk electricity in your own body, but you ought to A sample commercial contract find out if the set itself is leaking current. Your serviceman easily the Department of Commerce and recently concluded by the Mari­ be carried as a merchant marine the Bureau of the .Budget.. Marlcan check it with a voltmeter. time Administration with Lykes expenditure, but should be listed Shunaman says the safest and cheapest way to. make'sure a set is thne Administrator Clarence Morse Brothers calls for five 17-knot car­ under Defense Department appro­ safe is to ground some pint ofthe cabinet to a water pipe or rafiifttor. raid he saw no heed to lift the go ships to be built at a cost of priations. Putting defense feat­ present 50 percent ceiling on con­ ures into the maritime budget This simply requires a spool of copper wire and ground clamps. struction subsidies. Morse said $48 million plus, or roughly $9,- makes it difficult for commercial ° Some authorities suggest- equipping the set with an isolation trans­ US Lines should pay $55.7 mil­ 600,000 per ship. Lykes is to pick cargo carriers to get Government former, which costs about $10, This is a precaution, but it doesn't that lion a new ship instead of the up 55^ percent of the tab, amount­ funds for their needs. , provide complete protection either as somethings can go wrong with $37 tofor$47 ing tb roughly_$5,300,000 per ship, mUlion proposed by the Even with the extra-heavy Gov­ the transformer too. Nor should a set be condemned because it hasn't company, with the Government pajdng $^ ernment subsidy. Franklin indi­ got a transformer. It may not need it. 300,000 per vessel. He also challenged the com­ cated that the proposed new super­ One good safety device everyone agrees on is to have a polarized pany's breakdown of figures as to Using this ratio, a shipowner liner would have little commercial plug attached td the cord of the set |f it doesn't already have one. "defense" and "commercial" costs, utility and would barely earn its But this can't be a do-it-yourself Job. It should be done by a qualified pointing out -that the commercial own way. He claimed that the TV serviceman who knows the wiring circuit of your TV set. Union Has speed of the United States was in liner America has been losing It's ..imperative to make sure youx children don't playfully remove the vicinity of 30.7 knots, while the money each year for the last five Cable Address the knobs of TV sets, and that knobs are replaced if they become loose. company was figuring on a 28VkSeafarers overseas who ,want years during a period of ever-rising An exposed control can deliver a shock. knot ship and wanted to charge to get in touch with headquar­ transatlantic passenger travel. As a precaution against- fire hazard from TV sets, which generate everything over that speed to the Part of the reason for the loss a great deal of heat, don't push your.set against a wall or into a tight Government as a "defense" charge. ters in a hurry can do so by lies in the cost of building and cabling the Union at its cable comer, nor place it on a heavy pad. The set needs ventilation. American President Lines, which operating a three-class luxury ship It also would be desirable to have polarized plugs on hand power is seeking to build a 43,000-ton su- address. SEAFARERS NEW with its wasteful and unnecessary YORK, tools, and safe^ receptacles, in the home workshop or other places perllner for Us Pacific trade, is Use of this address will assure duplication of passenger facilities. where power tools are generally used. asking the Government to put up a speedy transmission on aU mes­ That Is why European operators, Grounding also is vital for washing machines, which are an added more modest share of the costs. sage! and faster service for the even with their lower shipbuilding risk because of the dampness involved in their use, as are the cheap APL would put lip $43 milllpn and mqpi costs, are putting their money into Involved. hair dryeru . - lisW-J ia. the Government ^0 millioii of th* one-claw steamship^ operations. 3 •• r- �TV EigU • . ," / "' •->. SEAFARBkiS tOG • :«•. ;: :" "•= ..•- >-• .1 '. .• * • ' • ii.-'. r-' .Ti.N*' "..t"''"-- . . ,4' •'• -'i •••''-•.» It. A "• .,: .,' •- 'V' V 'M. 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T: I'-;, John Tarentino, AB, handles a hosel Tarentino is deck ddegate oii the Petri. Roy Lopez, AB, hustles two cups of steaming coffee for chilled crewmembers; >• .7. •>- . John 13'Brian bundles up against elements. Wine was >well-chilled thdt day. Chicken dinners are prepared v vby IVancisco G, Estatista hi;!rg;fa| •Petri's igalley.-^y;:.'i '•." K,., ;• •.•;• .V-Uls ••'.-V'.. �vp«Miarir 14, 19M SEAFARERS LOG V .. -J Skipper and Louis Petri hoist unusual house flag of the ship. At right, fork lift driver loads cases which have been bot­ tled at Port Newark winery. . " X• i i 1 * ^ " t ^' piliiilp ' I M S 'L.'" ' B " I " 1 f Wine tankers ore common enough under the French flog where they ferry the products of the grope to Algerio ond other French overseos oreos, but the Angelo Petri Is the first such vessel under , the US flog, Monned by members of the SlU Pocific District, the Petri houls ten thousond tons of wine in the IntercoOstol trdde td Houston and Port Newark, plus qdditiondl tonnoge of other liquid corgoes. The Coiifornid wine is then distributed by United Vintiiers to Eost Coost ond Mjddle Western stotes under such nomes os Itolion fiwiss Colony, Mission Bell ond others. , The Petri looks like ony other tonker from the out­ side, but the difference lies in chromium-nickel stoinless steel tonk surfoces, fuels, ond pipes, designed for the cdrrioge of edibles. The tonker con corry 26 vorieties of wine in seporote tank systems. Pictured here ore some aspects of the compony's operotion in Port Nework. Some of the photos were token lost foil, others during o' Jqnuory cold snop, occeunting for the difference |n crew geor. Winery worker checks shoreside storage vats in Pt. Newark plant. \ - - On ship's maiden voyage, chemist went along to see all was well. Winery workers apply seals to bottles before loading for trans­ shipment to local distributors. IV. _• Y- % IT'-AVJ |{ i"-Yi' IP Pateolm^ Aniold Stein-Y * i -• ; , Automatic devices fill half-gallon jugs of wine. Tanker shiprg and M^uinan, bosun, ment AVDidsii^nscontinental carriage of bottled goods. Breaksuss a beef m crew Wine is discharged like any other tanker cargo, using pumps and hosee to shift liquid ashore. • .r- �1;,:; *!*» Tea- SEAFARERS Febnqiy. 14, IMW.. LOG Doria Salvage Group formed SAL VASE VESSELS STIII. DIRICTOR (Itthmlaa), DM. ts—Chalnnan, S. Oatawlekli Sacralary, W. SchlacM. On* man boapltalizad^ haadquartara noUSad. Chadt cifaretta anpplr wlUi qapt.- SuSldant qiuatlty for raturn Toyaga provldad nonamokara do not draw any. Man lossed to ba raportad to patrolman—lUt auppUad by capt. Repair lUta tn bo mada up. Ship'a fund SIS. Few houre disputed ot. Communications read and posted. Patrolman to chock steward dept. food supplies. preparaUen of menus, ete. MoUon to investlgato Coast Guard certldcatlon of cargo reefer used to store ships' stores using ship's reefer for batter cargo. Bequest Union to press for legUUUon requiring aU seamen to ba U. S. cltl•ens. Jatrplman to chock atorea and quaUty of meats, etc. Discussion on preparation of menus, quality of Wringer on washing machine to fee ^paired. Vote of thanka to craw ci Robin Lines for work in getting Robin Line Alps back to SlU. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for wonder* ful dinner and dacorations for Xnus. Painting to be done In rooms, recrea­ tion haU, gaUey. pantry. Aowers. ete. ANDREW JACK$ON (Wefarman),' Dec. 1—Chairman, W. Wallace/ gaeratary, 1. Auar. Repair lists submitted. Hdqtrs. notified ef two memlwra left in hospitals. Discussion regarding door knobs on fidley docnrs. one lock broken. Knobs and locks to be re­ placed. Lock required, on fan room aft. Ship's fund to be started at pay­ off to purchase Xmaa decorations. DEL $UD (Mist), Dec. 14—Chair­ man, A. Novak/ gacrotary, J. Diesco. Beef on clocks reported to patrolman in NO., Dlacusaien on wa^ng mi^ C^e. Movie prolector repaired. Ship's funds $194.10. Purchased magasines. movie projector, tickets for repatriated aaamen. BaUnce $44.10. Christmas party to be held on #7 hatch; Members trnged to con­ duct themselves as good SIU men. Discussion re: movie fund, separate from ship fund. ^-PLACEMENT LINES~*\ •— A!A LINES. AIR TUBES meats udUch la POOTI Zmaa anpper udileli was cold and poor yarlaty. Re­ quest sman eoSee pots Instead ot large tun to cut down amount of dry coffee used. Food to be aerred from gidlay as much as possible and cut down use of steam tables per steward dept. recommendation. Steward asked to spend more time orerseeing prepa­ ration and aerving at meal UUM. Not complied wltli. Salvage plan for Andrea Doria published last year would refloat ship through use of compressed air. New plan would include this feature plus cable lift by two Great Lakes oreboats which would drag ship, step by step, into shallow water. ^ - Two salvage e^tperts are seeking rights to the suiiken Andrea Doria and revealed plans to refloat the vessel sometime this spring, if they can get clearance. Although the "Andrea Doria Project," an estimated $3.5 million dollar operation, was formed by Armando Conti,-f president of the AAA Salvage' off the ocean bottom, tugs will tow and floating them by pumping Company, Trenton, NJ, and the ore boats and the Doria into in compressed air. Richard Meyer, president of the Marque Marine Co. of Wyandotte, Michigan, in August, 105€, they have only recently worked out all of the details in the salvage oper­ ation. Using a combination of old and new salvage methods, they plan on falsing the former Italian Line flagship in one piece. The ship sank in 225 feet of water 60 miles off Nantucket Island following a collision with the Swedish liner Stockholm in July, 1956. By now it must be covered with tons of barnacles and other marine growth. First step in the operation will be to have divers attach huge rub­ ber tubes to the sides of the sunk­ en vessel. Compressed air will then be pumped into the tubes to right and lift the vesseL Some 70 wire cables will be passed under the Uner and be at­ tached to two Great Lakes ore boats on either side of the vessel. The holds of the ore vessels wlU then be flooded and as they ride some 15 feet lower in the water, the slack in the cables will be taken in. Then the water will be pumped out of the ore boats, raising the Doria slightly. When the vessel is One Way To Get A Raise h LONDON—^An English gov­ ernment employee rmeived a surprise pay increase not long ago, simply because "she" be­ came a man. The former Irene Ferguson, scientist and wartime ferry pilot, had placed an ad . in the London Times announcing that her sex had been changed from, female to male and her name from Irene to Jonathan.. When the British Ministry of Supply, his employer, saw this, they informed, the new Mr. Fer­ guson he .was eligible for a raise. It seems the Ministry pays its male employees; .higher than its female emplt^ees. ^ shallower water. This process will be repeated until the Doria reaches water shal­ low enough to allow floating drydocks to lift her and bring her into port. The use of ore boats to raise sunken vessels is a common sal­ vage practice on the Great Lakes. But the use of rubber tubes smd compressed air is relatively new in the fleld of marine salvage. Only last year an American rub­ ber company developed a plan to salvage ships by attaching hugh rubber envelopes to their hulls According to this plan indi­ vidual air lines connected to the envelopes would make it possible to control the degree of inflation individually and in turn, by vary­ ing the pressure in the envelopes, aid in raising the vessel on an even keel. Naval experts expressed belief that this method would be best in salvaging many of the valuable ore cargoes of numerous ships sunk off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts dur­ ing World War II. Many of them lie in 60 feet of water or less be­ tween New York and MiamL Foreign Tramps Moaning Offer Rate-Fixing Deai Falling charter rates which have heen hitting Amedcanflag tramp shipping hard, are also being felt by foreign-flag interests. A spokesman for a gropp of Greek shipowners resenting more than 40 per-"^ cent of the world's trampship The minimum grain rate from the to the United Kingdom is fleets ^id that the only means Gulf expected to be set at $8.12. Pres­ of breaking even today would be the acceptance of a pact setting minimum charter rates for dry cargo ships. The agreement, reportedly reached between owners in New York, London and Athens, is ex­ pected to be signed by most cff the Greek owners within 10 days. The owners claim that the only alterna­ tive to such minimum rates would be the complete withdrawal of the tramps from the market I'hey estimate that they hav.e been losing almost $30,000 per voy­ age because of the necessity of bringing their outbound ships back from their foreign . destinations without cargo. Although an official list has not been released, sources said that the minimum rate for coal shipped from Hampton Roads to the United Kingdom, was expected to be set at $4.98 in US currency. Thia is below US break-even rates. ent cargo rates are considerably below these proposed minlmums. Th^ e^ressed confidence that the rest of the operators would follow suit since talks have been carried on for some time now with representatives from various coun­ tries, and they seemed in favor of the agreement US tramps, with the protection of the '50-50' law, have been able to secure rates on Government car­ goes well above the proposed minimums. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Jan. $— STRHL NAVIGATOR (IsHimlan), Dee. 14—Chairman, J. Atharteni See-' Chairman, J. Bourgeels/ gecretary, R. Klanast. Stewards asked to return all retary, P. Haraya. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $19.39. ShW to soiled Unen befma changing. Need awning tor loAout. Vote of thanks to be fumigated for roaches. steward dept. for Bne Christmas din­ VALCHRM (Heron), Dec. I—Chair­ ner Ad A meals. man, H. Martini Seeretary, W. Nesta. LONOVIEW VICTORY (Victory Ship's fund $19.90. New dele^ , Carriers), Dec. 21—Chairman, M. elected. Vote of thanks to stoward Luxsa/ Secretary, Lewis. Request dept. for fine Thanksgiving dinner. for stainless steel T. tope for gal­ Patrolman to check water. m.Iieved ley and pantries table granted. No to be cause of men not feeling well. repairs made due not to Abrt stay In Nov. II—Chairman, O. Kersey/ $acOne day wbslstcnce paid in NY. retary, W. Nasta. Few minor repairs NY. No patrolmA present at time of to be made. All departments working sign on. Delegate resigned. New to get ship Into shape. Ship's fund delegate Ix/ckers to be fixed. $19.90. Few minor beefs squared Repairs toelected. away. New delegate elected. All re­ room clean.be made. Help keep messpairs completed. ROBIN SHERWOOD (RoMn), Jan. $ VALLRY PORGR XPenlntular), Dec. —Chairman, W. Kohut/ Sacrotary, F. Davlne. Reports accepted. Some dis­ 15—Chairman, F. Janes/ Secretary, $. Aralas. Repairs to be made. Soma puted ot. No hot -water in Aowers new mattresses received. Seeured new and quarters—to be taken up with fans for foc'sles—^n'ot Installed yet. patrolman. Ship's fAd $1L48. Washing machine repaired. Port dis­ NATALIE (Maritiiua Oversers), Dae charges to ba Issued at sea. Accident report sent to Welfare. Report ac­ $—Chairman, J. Hofegie/ Secretary, P. Jakubctak. RepA list to be turned cepted. Unanimous vote favoring Five men missed ship. Four resolutions forwarded to. LOG editor in. cleared. Few hours disputed ot. Sug­ by crew members of SS Falrport gestion to have Aore gang handle adopted Oct. 27. 1957 at general mem­ and shift ship after 9 PH In bership meeting. Delegate re-elected. stores US ports. Keep natives out of snessRecommend headquarters furnish aU halls. mattresses to be ordered. available Information In regard to Vote ofNew thanks to cooks Ad stewards vaccination and Aot cards. Sanitary dept. for excellent service and Aow. men to alternate weekly on cleaning of recreation and wash room. Crew ROBIN gHERWOOD (RAln' Lino), members advised to ba patient during Jan. 14—Chalzman, O HauMn/ Eacpayoffs. rotary, $. Johnmn. Dlscuaslon on milk situation. New delegate elected. WACOgr* (Waterman), Dae. One night lodging to be paid, by Chairman, J. Morris/ $acretary, B. company. Ship's fAd $11.40. Water Ray. Safety delegates to be elected . tanks to be cleaned, water rusty. and any unsafe condltlbns to ba re­ Ship stored under Moore-McCormack ported to delegates Immediately. Mo­ standard. Milk to be served three tion to elect one safety delegate for times dally-when supply is exhaust­ each dept. ed. more to be ordAed. Garbage to ba dumped idt. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), Dae. y—Chairman, L. Lewis/ $aereBRADFORD ISLAND (Citlas garvlce) tary, M. Kamgoad. Delegate reported Jan. 11—Chairman, D. Kirk/ Secre­ on wcUaro benefits. Few minor beefs. tary, T. Holt. Short two men In DIsenssion on cleaning recreation black gang—hospitalized. Bull Line haU. ate. Put hasps and locks on .time to be paid. Reports accepted. all doors on main deck. Bookcase to be placed in anoAer lo­ cation. Overhead air duct CAtrol ANDRiW ' JACKSON (Waterman), lever to be fixed. Dae. 1—Chairman, W. Wallace/ Sec ratary, 1. Auar. Two men hospital­ SBATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain) ised. headquarters notified. Repair Jan. 11—Chairman, A. Whttmar/ Saclists submitted. Discussion re; door ratary, p. Patrick. Some repairs knobs In fidley doors on main deck. mada. New repair list to be AbmitDoor locks and knobs to bo replaced. ted. Vote of t^nks to steward dept. Fan room aft needs lock on door. To for fine Christmas dinner. Some mastart sh^'s fund. Hospltallxed brother puted OT—to be settled. New delegate. donated 19 packs of cigarettes to gate eleeted. Motton to elect new craw. Cigarettps turned over to pa­ delegate every two mAths Ad ro­ trolman in NY for brothers In hospi­ tate Job. Request plywood under tal. Vote of thanks to brothers In bunks to make mattresses mora-gomsteward dept. who took care of sick fortable, and sleeping better. brothers during trip. COiEUR IPALRNB VICTORY (VieROYAL OAK (Cttlas Ssrvlca), Jan. tory Carriers), Dae. 29—Chairman, A. IS—Chairman, A. Ooncalvasr Sacrg- Andarson/ Sacratary, F. .Hicks. One tary, D. Board. Bng. dept. rooms man missed ship. Joined In Graeca. painted. Beef on calllng„man for It was reported tdgASttea ariU ba midnight , settled. Watertight doors rationed-1^ cartons per WMk to repaired. Gasoline taste tn drinking insure sufficient amount for trip. -Ona water wlR be remedied at next port. man hospitalized in Scotland. Soma Bhlp'S fund $.70. Some dhq/uted ot. disputed ot. Report accepted, One man missed Alp in Bait. BR has coffee grounds in garbage can, beef with mate. Reports accepted. on deck. Vote of thanks to broAers Cihedt quality and variety of stores on Robin Line ships for standing by to win ships back for SIU. .ij. 'T'-os','* DE SOTO (WatarmSn), Das. S— Chairman, R. Hodgas/ Sacratary, B. Yarn. Soma disputed ot. New dalaate elected. Ot in deck dapt not elng divided equally. Keep beefs below, do not carry topslda. Vote of thanks to steward dapt tor good food Ad service. answag. food coi Steward promises hot calces or French toast dally, ham and grits more often and more green vegetables. General disr cusslon of chow. Chalrmau urges more cooperation by all hands with steward dept. . S STBBL ROVRR (Isthmian), Jan. 11 —Chairman, T. Oaspari gecralary, P. Danevan. Letter sent, to Hdqtrs. rei wfter on Oai. nenty of ot in deck dept. Ship'a fund $20. Few hours diluted ot. Reports accepted. InveMigated. new ubp cheat price, list. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Jan. It— Chairman, W. Harris/ SagratawY, D. Oardner. Three man hoadtaUxed. Ship's fAd $llfi9. Psasant delbgata to.remain on Job. Dalagata to com tact patrolman to obtain soma Drana to dlOA bathrooms) ' •;» - $TEEL VOYAGER (lathmtan). Dye. 2,—Chairman, R. Hunt/ gecretary, Fi Quintayo. Letter sent re: sulphur bags as penalty cargo. Ship's fund $14.82. Few hours disputed ot. One man mUsed ship, rejoined. Repair list to be turned In. Drinking water in Fefaiaa Gulf very hard, mak^ washing clothes Ad dlAea very dilRcult. Cwnplalnta abqut water ca_ Ulueas. Vote of thanks to stew. depL Jor fine Christmas dinner. YORKMAR (Calmer), Nov. Chairman, R. King/ gecretary, W. fitorrla. New delegate elected. To start ship's fund. Report accepted.' Motion to air-condition alt SIU ships, ^move clothes from line when dry. WaAing machine agitator to be re­ placed, cannot bo reiNrired.. Cooper­ ate hi keeping laundry dean. ^, Ti -sfn-r fj - - , -' I.". •' y':: &y • lyo • ' v -If 3v:, • A--; _ •-» ' V, ; " •''"5^''';.-/f - :,y", . f . S..> f.'"' -i ' ^-.X ; r'.i •ijf'-yu.-*.:;. �WtArairf 14, Itit ,;'5.-;''i SEAFARERS Fare ElenH LOC 1-2-3-4' MCS Moves On GamUing Hangover From CP Rule SAN FRANCISCO ^A multi-million dollar shipboard gambling ring that grew up imder its Communist-dominated forerunner has been marked for destruction by the SlU-affiliated Marine Cooks and Stew--*" ' down, those responsible are going ards. MCS ordered the crack­ to find themselves in real trouble." down in the last stage of its cam­ The crackdown follows MCS ac­ paign to enforce union rules and tion to enforce job and work rules to clean out the gambling syndi­ strictly on passenger ships. MCS cate that flourished on West Coast moves in that direction have mado passenger liners under the eyes of it increasingly difficult for gam­ Hugh Bryson's Marine Cooks arid blers to ply theirJrade. Stewards Union. The ring report­ The gambling syndicate grew up edly siphoned millions from the on West Coast ships as a result of wages of Pacific Coast seamen: lax tmion practices by the former MCS Secretary-Treasurer Ed stewards union. During that time, Turner told union members and professional gamblers took some of the San Francisco press that he the lowest-paid jobs aboard ship intends to put the liners' profes­ for one reason oniy—to run the games. Since the MCS won juris­ sional gamblers out of business: "We are closing down all organ­ diction over the steward depart­ ized gambling on passenger ships," ment, the gambling hands have had Turner said. "If they do not shut a hard time, principally because the union is insisting that ship rules be carried out to the letter. Jobs are rotated and crew mem­ bers are expected to put in a day's work. The rules have made it tougher on professional gamblers, who used to clear millions of dol­ lars a year in round-the-clock gambling games for off-duty sea­ men. WASHINGTON—In a 5-to4 de­ The latest MCS move is designed cision, the Supreme Court has ex­ to protect seamen against shiady tended the right of seamen to sue gambling deals. It is not aimed under the Jones Act for shipboard at card games or any other imorinjuries without proving negli­ ganized gambling for crewmembers gence, where the shipowner was or passengers. guilty of violating a statute or regulation. ' The decision applies even though the regulation con­ cerned was not intended to pre­ vent the injury caused. The case arose from the death of Arthur Milan, a seaman on a tug of the American Dredging Company. Milan was killed in a fire which started when a kerosene lamp on the tug ignited vapors BOSTON—The men on the from surface oil on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. A Coast beach here are looking forward Guard regulation requires that the to the coming visit of three French lamp be placed at least eight feet labor union officials. These men above the water for better visa- are here under the auspices of the bility, but in this case it was only International Cooperation Admin­ three feet above the water. istration of the State Department In previous cases involving rail­ and are making studies of various road workers the courts have ruled unions throughout the country. ^ against railroad' employers where Two of the visitors are primar­ there was a violation of either of ily concerned with the problems two Federal safety statutes, regard­ found in the merchant marine in­ less of whether negligence was dustry. They are Pierre Alisse, proven or not. The Milan case ex­ vice president of the Union Mer­ tended these decisions to maritime chant Marine Officers, an afidliate injuries arising under the Jones of the French Confederation of Act. Christian Workers, and Marcel Although the company would not Saint-Cast, a member of the union have been automatically liable be­ grievance committee of the Mer­ cause the violated regulation on chant Marine Union which is affili­ visibility had nothing to do with ated with the General Confedera­ fire, under this decision, ship­ tion of Labor Workers' Force. owners can be held -absolutely The third visitor is Guy Marcel liable for injuries resulting from Pierre Ducas, a local union stew­ the violation of any statute or regu­ ard of the General Confederation lation. of Technicians and Supervisor Emiployees. This is one of the most important unions in the transpor­ Movfng? Notify tation industry in France. Shipping picked up slightly over Welfare the past period, as did registration. Seafarers and SlU families Although the forecast for the fu­ who apply for maternity, hos­ ture is uncertain it is hoped that pital or surgical benefits from it will continue as well as it 'was the Welfare Plan are urged to for the last period. keep the Union or the Wel­ The Michael (Carras), Brad­ fare Plan advised of any ford Island (Cities Service) and changes of address while their the Seagarden (Penn. Nav.) paid applications are being proc­ off and signed on during the last essed. Although payments are two weeks. In transit were the often made by return mail, Steel Director (Isthmian), Gov­ changes of address (or illegible ernment Camp and the Bents return addresses) delay them Fort (Cities Service). when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving or plan to move are advised to immediately notify SlU headquarters or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New York, NY. . High Court Broadens Jones Act Bait. Crews Supertanker SS Atlantic BALTIMORE—The first group of Seafarers was processed through the new clinic here last week. Until a permanent system can he worked out, they will be picked according to the oldest dates on their ship­ ping cards. Once all of the kinks are ironed out though, the brothers will be serviced as they apply. Shipping remained in a slump over the past period and the overall outlook is not too promising. The supertanker Atlantic (Mar-Trade) will be turned oyer to the company around the 17th and a full crew should be shipped for her this week. There are still five vessels, thtf Flomar, Portmar, Texmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Omar Chapman (Boston Shipping) in layup and although there are rumors about when they will break out, there is no definite information. There were 33 "vessels in port during the past period, eleven paid off, seven signed ^on, and 15 were In transit. The vessels pkying off were the Feltore, Santore, Baltore, Chilore (Ore); Emilia, Jean, Edith, Mae (Bull); J. Kulukundis (Martis); Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Royal Oak (Cities Service). Signing on during the past pe­ riod iwere the Feltore, Santore, Baltore, : (Chilore, Cubbre (Ore); Losm^r. (Calmar) and. the Chas. Dunaif tColonial). In transit were the Morning Light, Wild Ranger (Waterman);" Steel Rover; Steel King,. Steel Voyager, Steel Direc­ tor (Isthmian); Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa )Puriten; Robin Hood! (Robin);'" Vehore, ; Feltore Will Anything Happen? "Fortune" magazine, spokesman for the business point of view, has put into the record the unsavory details of how Sears, Roebuck sponsored the union-busting apparatus of Labor Relations Associates for many years and how the com­ pany recommended this agency with such vigor that no less than 300 other US firms employed it each year, A number of trade union officials were put on_^the griddle by the McClellan investigating committee, partly because of their relationships with the head of the union-busting firm. The latter was also questioned with much severity. Somehow, the committee never got around to paying much attention "to Sears, Roebuck's responsibility and dropped the whole matter after a lower echelon company official promised it "wouldn't happen again." ^ow that "Fortune" has spelled" out much of the whole smelly mess, it will be interesting to see what—if anything— happens next. 'Will the McClellan Committee make any ef­ fort to Jiivestigate management's responsibility for corrupt labor practices? Will the business comnv^nity form a commit­ tee to pass judgment on Sears and possibly expel it from the* NAM or the US Chamber of Commerce? Will Internal Rev­ enue start investigating Sears tax returns for evidence of im­ proper business expense deductions such as some of the "en­ tertainment" expense on the labor relations side? Will daily newspaper editors denounce Sears? We can't wait to see. 4) 4 $ Nothing Like A Pro Two stories, one from the Wacoste out of Bremerhaven, the other from the SlU-Pacific District's Columbia Trader out of Adak, Alaska, again demonstrate the reliability and compe­ tence of professional seafaring men. The Columbia Trader's ordeal was mof e sever&r-a cracked deck .at sea. that had to be repaired imder extreme weather conditions, while the Wacosta had the good fortune to be in port when a fire broke out in her hold. But in both cases, officers and unlicensed crewmembers turned to with vigor and skillfully handled the emergency. - . A ship and her cargo is a multi-million dollar proposition. Contract rules with seafaring unions call for the vessels to be manned according to seniority with the ttiost experienced and skilled seafaring men getting first crack at available jobs. Of course, the US Oovernment has its own regulations as to the licensing, of ()ffi<:ers and the qualifications of the unlicensed es^ these, thgt,.expip#ce.pays offi • •: Boston Host To French Labor Reps '^O'MBWS . -N.*' » H H I .*-• �"• It '.r- _ «• -:".'-f(>' '>^"*Vt'-1;' ' SBAPARKRS Faff* TweUm Febnurr 14, IMt laC •'W': • Surveyor Has Beef On Master 16.6Wnutes Out of sight of each other despite clear visibility of ten miles/ two tankers racing along at IS-lcnot speeds are depicted in artist's drawing. Common deck department practices on tankers, says Sea« farer J. L Manning, make a head-on collision at "X" always possible, despite long odds. Tanker Safety Practices Rapped Common tanker practices that are not "just a deck department beef may come'as a "surprise" to members of the Union who either haven't sailed tankers altdgether or ship in other departments, according to Seafarer J L. Manning on the tanker Winter Hill. Manning says the collisionifsituation illustrated above is ship can tbeoretically cover Its five a deck' department beef or, when by no means wholly improb­ miles to the collision point in 16 on the ship, a problem for the three able and that even if there is no minutes and 40 seconds, barely ABs," comments Manning. "This is not so! This is a problem for every such disaster on record yet, what's over a quarter hour. "Many men believe this is Just member of the Union." to stop one from happening? "I have been sailing tankers for a number of years, and the tankA Long Way From Home ermen work while standing wheel watch," he points out. "It_'is the custom for the mate on watch to tell the AB quartermaster to leave the bridge, and get tools, paints, brushes, etc., to work with. Some Jobs take five minutes, some one hour. After the work has been per­ formed, the mate again tells the AB to leave the bridge to clean the tools, brushes etc." Thus, while the ship is plowing along at 18 knots and the horizon appears "all clear" at a Visibility of ten miles, the quartermaster is sent down to the paint locker to mix paints and clean brushes. The problem. Manning declares, is that while this is going, on, the mate may be busy too. He'll take a sight,-go into the chart room to work out the sight, then mark the position and dis­ tance run on the chart. He'll take a time check and write up the log. Unfortunately for everybody, the situation may be duplicated on an­ other tanker coming from the op­ Whooping it up in Sasebo, Japan, after a voyage from the posite direction. Persian Gulf are (I to r) Joe Wilaszak, night cook & baker; Alex In such a case, where everything Janes and Jerry Cordero, utilitymen, and Eddie Abrams, steward, that can possibly go wrong really with a trio of local belles. The boys are on the Cities Service Miami, does, it's less than 17 minutes to and are hoping to be back home after another voyage. get to Heaven, says Manning. Each i-- USPHS HOSPrrAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Patrick McCann Malmel AQlouana Archib'd McGuigan Eladlo Aris Fortunato Bacomo Herbert C. Mclssac Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Joaquin - Miniz Linzy Bosley C. Osinski Juan Denopra George G. Fhifer John J. DriscoU G. A. Puissegur Fabin Furmanek WUUam Rackley Joseph M. Gillard Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick Geo. E. Shumaker Everett Haislett Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Exequiel Tiong Antonio Infante Harry S. Tuttle Thomas Isaksen Woodrow Johnson VirgU E. WUmoth Ludwlg Kristiansen Pon P. Wing Dexter Worrell Kenneth Lewis USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. John O, Morrison Lewis B. Akins Willie C. Sanders Maximino Bernes John U. Tiliis Charles Jordan W. D. Warmack Jimmie Littleton Earl Willis Fred Miller James T. Moore USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. HD. Billy Earl Lynn Francisco Bueno Timothy McCarthy Robert Byrne John Maasik Angelo Camerote Henry. C. MuUins James Caldwell Thomas Mungo Jenaro Diaz Stephen E. Dinkel Clarence Murray Antonio Doameral Robert A. Parker Jose A. Perez Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever Gorman'T. Glaze George Rival N. L. Hargrove Joseph RoU Frederick Harris Eugene Roszko James Haynes John A. Smith Walter Jackson Opie C. WaU Melyin Knickman Paige Watson William Lane USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Robt. J. Henninger R. J. Arsenault Louie Holliday Alec B. Clary S. A. Motistafcas William E. Ekins Warren Reck Adelin Fruge -Norman B. Hadden BUly C. Ward USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost. W. E. przechoweki August J. Panepinto USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. John W. Bigwood Charles Cummlngs Claude Blanks • George Curry Richard B. Carrillo Michael Darawlch Alton J. Clement Harry Rnmett . D: McCorkindale Nolan Flowers Jack Moore Ben D. Foster Michael Muzio Leon Gordon WinfoEd PoweU M. Grochowskl L. O. RusseU Hayden Henry Wert A. Spencer George Huber Nicholas Tala James Hudson Edward Jeanfreau Gerald L. Thaxton Edward G. Knapp Lucien Theriot Juan Vazquez Antoine Landry Clifford Wuerts Leo Lang Jacob Zimmer Isidore Levy J. J. McAndzascs MANHATTAN STATE HOSPITAL WELFARE ISLAND. NY James W. Rist USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. E. DickUch P. W. McDonald G. B. Dunn E. L. Stark John D. Edwards USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas Xowe What's New? Tha LOG it "must" reoiJing for everybody In M. Dwyer's Brooklyn home, even "Boots" thq cat. "Boott" ccm't read, of course, but the likes the pictures. A' USPHS HOSPITAL . NORFOLK. VA. Roy Davis Jr. William H. Blason Waddia C. Binson Warren W. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Laron A. Ready George Aanensen George H. Rowland Joseph H. Berger Joseph R. Touart Lawson Evans James H. Hawkins Lewie A. Wilkerson Charles T. Nangla John Williamson . VA HOSPITAL 90USTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson ~ VA HOSPITAL MANCHESTER. NH Leo Dwyer •, VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KiUion VA HOSPITAL 1st AVE. & 24th STREET NEW YORK, NY Salvatore Legayada VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI USPHS HOSPITAL' MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITXL . CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay .CREEDMORE STATE HOSPITAL QUEENS VILLAGE. NY John G. Nolan SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATBN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DETRWT, MICH. WUUam DriscoU USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY P. Henlu L. Malsonet R. Hayes I. Sieger C. Reyes ^ A. Craato H. Simmons E. Matte M. Gaudlo W. Stevens N. Katoul J. Thomsson J. laipo C. Anderson J. Valentin H. AU R. DuffeU O. Adams P. Uotta J. AUey J. Stickney M. Chapman H. RowO ~-F. FuUord E.' Woods R. Freeman • W, GUas '\ W. GUas P.iionsatos To the Edltort ' IVe membert of tho crew of the SS Steel Surveyor wish to let our brothers of the SIU know Just what to expect when , they make this ship. Capt. Green, the master, thinks a union man is about tho lowest form of marine life. Ho gets hysterical when the word "agreement" is brought up. Ho is giving our ship's delegate R letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. hard time and refuses him a draw to which he is entitled. He also Insists the crew take rupees in Bombay and Calcutta, although he knows the agree­ ment calls for travelers' checks. A few days before Christmas our ship's delegate asked if we could send telegrams home and sign the logbook in payment for them. The captain answered: "No cash, no telegrams." Well, we will carry on in a good SIU manner until we get back Stateside in about threemonths. John Geissier Eugene J. KIrkiand William. Padgett SIU department delegates $> Urges US Run To Nova Scotia To the Editor: Well, it seems that the Nova Scotia government wants a ship to run from Boston to Yarmouth again, as they want to give a large subsidy on a cost-plus basis. It seems the deal will go to the company that bought the old Yarmouth and Evangeline, ac­ cording to a story in the Yar­ mouth newspaper about how they're trying to get those ships on the run. ^till I believe American ships with American crews shoui:i be used on a run between the two countries, since the ships will not be going far offshore. I hope something can be done In time, Li Melanson i t Days Under SaH Were No Picnic To the Editor: In the SEAFARERS LOG January 3rd issue, B. M. {.arsen recalls his "worst voyage," in 1905, in a brig und'er a bucca­ neer skipper. Van Horn, who, so to say, "got away with mur­ der." In the IT years that I "served" in sail, with 15 years spent all at sea and five times around the Horn, I recall my worst voy= age as AB in the full-rigged ship Westgate. It went from New­ castle, Australia, to Iquiqui, Chile, and round the Horn to Liverpool for-11 months during 1910-11, Showing his big yellow teeth that could bite, Jock Davidson, the skipper of the Westgate, barked at you to make your hair bristle. At odds with himself, the mates and the sailors, Jock did not have any luck. The winds were against him. He either had . to light fierce gales or lay be­ calmed af sea for a fortnight on a cross swell that made his : sails slam, bang and thrash, which alwajri drove him mad. Ha swore and cursed. HR shouted at his mates. He bawled^ at us, shaking his fist: "If I had you 20 years ago, I would have you hanging from the main yard!" Maggie, his wife. In the cab­ in, ran him and tbe ship. A mean woman, childless and aa ex-barmaid of Melbourne, she hated us sailors, gave Jock a tongue-lashing and drove him to drive us harder. Seven years she had sailed in the ship as the master, to give us the whack and keep us going hungry. Meantime,-two pigs grunted in the pigsty, forward. A rooster crowed in the coop amldship and hens cackled after laying their eggs. On slopchest nights, she sold us- groceries^ at fancy prices, while Jock, spiiling to himself, put down the prices against your pay in his big book. Then, like a salesman, he'd ask: "Is there anything else that you want to buy?" Lo, the poor sailor in those days. Capt. R. J. Petersen MM&P Local 88 $ LOG Coverage Appeals Te Him To the Editor: While visiting friends here in Washington, I have Just finished reading your SEAFARERS LOG. 1 must congratulate you on a seemingly wonderful paper. It appears to be for seamen and by seamen. I am an ex-Navy gob, so na­ turally things pertaining to the sea interest me, especially the men and ships of our merchisut marine. Carl L. Dowdy t. $ s. Appreciates Aid ill Bereavement To the Editor: I want to express my sincere gratitude to the officials of the SIU Welfare Services Depart­ ment in New York for the kind help and sympatHy they gave me after the recent death of my husband, John H. Boye. Thanks also for the kind and sincere letter from Union head­ quarters, as well as the SltTs benefits' check, and for the LOG which continues to come to me regularly. My thanks to all of you for your kindness. Mrs. John H. Bova Mall, LOG Help Brighten Trip To the Editor: Though we are almost in the land of no-where (Karachi), so to speak, and many of us have been on the old Coeur d'Alend Victory since August, we still get our LOG and mail from headquarters. It's always a scramble to see who shall read the LOG first Thanks to the brothers back home in our fine Union who are right on the ball In getting it to us. The ship's crew - is in deep sympathy with- our brother tho steward, Fred R. Hicks Jr., who recently lost his mother. She passed away about Dec. 19 but, he didn't know until January 9, when we were at Bandar Shapur, Iran, the same making his sorrow the deeper. We had a wonderful Christ­ mas dinner aboard ship in a land where there is no Christmas (Iz­ mir, Turkey). It seemed very strange. I thought as I walkedthe streets in Turkey on Christ­ mas Day how wonderful it is to live in America. Lucien Fi Drew Ship's delegate. ^ I •' �1^ uss MORNINO LIOHT (Wattrman), Oac. SI—Chairman. H. Biihap; Sacrafary, W. n|araa. Ona man mlaaed ahip. Ship ta ba fumlgatad tor roachea. iWpalra to be matte while at aea. Vote o< thanka to ateward dept. for lob well done. OREMAR (Ore Nav.), Dee. 32—Chair­ man. H. Moon; Secretary, none. One man taken off ship lU. Report ac­ cepted. Return coffee cups to pantry. Vote of thanks to men on watch for taking care of night pantry at night. Vote of thanks to men on Robin Line for a fine Job In getting ships back In EIU. ORION PLANET (Orion). Dec. IS— Chairman. T. Vablontky; gecretary. R. Perry. Saw captain about Income taxes—no money will be taken out untU end of trip. Will 4>btaln W-3 SEAFARERS ed. Steward claims hams put en board in NT are too salty and cannot be used. Baeon was of inferior grade. Shortage of Juices and canned fruits. Washing machine to be arranged in a more convenient and safe position. Present position hazardous. When ship has port list all drains back up mak­ ing locations dangerous and unsani­ tary. Separate dishes and silverware to be used when serving outsiders aboard ship. THE. CABINS (Terminal Tankers). Dec. 22—Chairman. R. Jarnlgan; Sec­ retary. J. Jimenez. Fireman missed ship In Bait. Ship's fund $6J1. Few hours disputed ot. New delegate elected. Fix forward door and have leas noise In messroom. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Dec. 22—Chairman. R. Plere; Secretary. J. Btdzllya. Beef on chow. Request more and better night lunch. Delegate to see steward—cook states he Is not trying to satisfy 42 men. he's only doing his best. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atlantic). Jan. I—Chairman. C. Cooper; Secretary. C. Hemby. No drinking aboard. Delayed sailing disputed. Ship's fund $36.10. Report accepted. Headquarters to contact company and have them In­ stall life rafts aft for men sleeping there. Bosum Will make any repairs he can. Keep all doors on hocks or keep closed. Return cups to pantry. Safety report made. .? •-f IJk. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service). Jan. 4—Chairman. J. Mitchell; Secretary. L. Hacmann. Ship's fund $20. Report accepted. Dangerous conditions exist In crew's quarters—exposed steam line. Placed on repair list. List all repairs to he made. Keep messhall clean at ail times. Request clarification re: pull­ ing buckets while on ot watch. Letter being sent to headquarters requesting Information. forms from paymaster. Captain told delegate (he was very proud of crew and It was the best he had ever sailed with. Copies of Welfare Plan posted. TWro men hospitalized. Ship's fund $13. Steward dept. delegate hospi­ talized In Bahrein; messman acting as delegate. No beefs. New delegate elected. MoUon passed unanimously In favor of retaining hourly Job calls. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ Cooperation urged among crew. Re­ riers). Jan. 7—Chairman. $. Sekol; quest change In medical treatment In Secretary. A. Johannah. Bosun fired Bahrein. Matter reported to capUln .because of dnmkenness. Reports acwho aaked that complaints be put In- ' ceptcd. writing and they would be turned ever to the agent. piacUMlOB about STEEL RECORDER (isthmian). Jan. men changing rooms, to be straight­ 1—Chairman. S. Zeagler; Secretary. ened out by crew members. LOGS to C. WInfleld. New delegate elected. be passed along to officers after crew- Need new washing machine or good members are through reading them. second-hand one. Need new mstDlscusslcn on heat when working In trcBscs. Delegate reported on poor tanks. To ask captain for additional service In deck dept. messhall. Dis­ blower. Discussion about ^ovle pro­ cussion on same. Messmen will coop­ erate to give better service. Steward jector. to designate duties of messmen. ORION STAR (Orion). Dec. IS — Chairman. W. Thornton; Secretary. R. ANOELINA (Bull). Dec. IS—Chair­ Mills. Four men hospitalized: two man. H. Pruitt; Sacretary. R. Morreplacements. Short one man. Books ylsefte. New delegate elected. Cups and magazines to be purchased. Ship's not to be left in pissageway. to be fund $22.88; Two day men missing. returned to pantry. Discussion on Soma disputed ot. Some performers. ship's fund. .Crewmembers requiring New treasurer and reporter elected. money for telegrams, etc. te donate Cooperation urged among crew. Re­ to fund. Washing machine to be turn cups to pantry. Keep washing turned off after using. machine clean. Vote of thanka to watch standers for cleaning mesa and ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), pantiV. Treasurer left money with Dec 22—Chairman. C. Manclne; Sec­ member before leaving ship. Did not retary, E. Auer. Delegate thanked report to delegate. crew for taking care of brothers who became 111 and had to be hospitalized. SANTORl (Ore Mav.), Dec. 27 — Engine dept. to repair locks on fidley Chairman. H. Whlsnant; Secretary. S. doors. Ship's fund started at payoff. Walton. Ship's fund $12.26 plus do­ Donations to be made to fund and nations of crew used to send flowers steward to be repaid for money spent to steward's deceased wife. Few hours on X-mas tree and decorations for disputed ot. Two men getting off. dining room. Each dept. to elect a Report accepted. To ask patrolman safety delegate and hold safety meet­ about midnight meal when deck dept. ing per instructions. Good ship. Re­ works through night while loading. port accepted. Communications to be Iteef about cleanliness of night pan­ posted. Discussion on method of do­ try. Vote of thanks to ateward dept. nations for ship's fund. Dept. ddeAsk patrolman whether' It la compul­ gates to collect. sory to sign foul weather document. CLAIBORNE (Waterman). Dec 24— ilATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain). Dec. Chairman. W. Cunningham; Secretary. IS—Chairman. W. Hall; Secretary. R. J. Whlted. Captain writing letter to Hannibal. $212 collected for Injured LOG about rescue of USN pilot. One member who la In Englewood Hospi­ man Short—will be replaced In Mo; tal. Ship's fund $75.50. Report ac­ bile. Messman to feed men going on cepted. Cooperation asked Id closing watch first. Place one carton of milk' all water valves. Vote of thanks to on table .at a time. Repair lists to be steward dept. for fine Christmas din­ turned in te delegate, ner. DEL MI/NDO (Miss.), Dec 13 — STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian). Dec. Chairman. T. Sustaire; Secretary, R. 21—Chairman. C. DIennon; Secretary. Malay. No fresh vegetables available R Starns. Good trip. Repair list in Brazil. Few hours disputed ot. submitted. Report on draw in Halifax, Rusty wash water in laundry. See letter sent to hdqtrs. re; Injured man engineer about pulling Ice twice a left in DJlboutL Few hours disputed day. Write letter to headquarters ot. Reports accepted. Several com­ about coffee situation. plaints about menus. Steward to co•perata more with crew In planning KYSKA (Waterman). Bsc. IS—Chair­ meals. Ship needs fumigating. Cock­ man. C. Hestetteri Secretary. R. Masroaches now qualify for retirement. terc New delegate. elected. Repair list to be made up. New reporter STEEL MAKER (Isthmian). Oct. 13— elected. Some dlnuted ot. Need new Chairman. T. Rudlch; Secretary. B. spigot for water-fountain, recreation Hand. Shlp::s fund $10.50. CooUes room, after quarters. To seci\re all would do maintenance Worjt If ship cups and dishes after use. Place dirty goes to Bombay. Few hours disputed dishes in sink with water. Take care delayed sailing from NY. Steward of washing machine—do not run dry. commented on entrance Into galley All membera enjoyed X-mas dinner after hours. Proper attire to be worn enroute to Okinawa. No drinks In messhalls. More night lunch to be stronger than lemonade. put out. Keep pantry -clean after hours. Meat boxes to be kept locked. NEVA WEST (Bleemneld). Dec. 15— Chairman. E. Keagy; Secretary. W. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian). Dec. Dels. Gangway Tratch to be on duty Chairman. F. Sawole; Secratary. T. at all times unless relieved by mate. •aspar. Ship's fund $20. mter la Safety Committee to be elected from dirty—hdqtrs. to be notified, washing all depts. Messroom. pantry, recrea­ machine needs repairing. Supply re­ tion room and laundry to be painted. pair lists for voyage. Vote of thanks One man left ship at Beaumont.-Head­ to steward dept. for good chow and quarters notified. Ship's fund $7. fine service. Short one man. Some disputed ot. New reporter elected. Keep meaahalP STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). Dec IS clean at all times. —Chairman. R. PrIdeaux; Secretary. A. Nettuno. New delegate elected. ROBIN KIRK (Robin). Dec. 14— SUp'a fund $37.90. Few hours dis­ Chairman. W. Compton; Secrefary. R. puted ot. New secretary-reporter Jacksed. Report to C. Simmons read elected. Complaints of cold fdiad from to Spj crew members concerning pantry. General discussion about food, NMV man being put on ahip after tt fruit Juices, night lunch and menus. had been certified as an SIU ship by Steward claims rations on Juices and the NUtB. Crew warned to remain c«taia fsodU. Crew io give r-ippsrt OS good behs'vinr and keep names out of log book, so as not to Inake it difficult for 81U Nagottating Com­ mittee to reach an agredment with up in NY. Odegatc states ap- Moorn-McCoraaidc. fflilp'g fond B>1JS. teh mattresses are necd- Keep ender fountain dean. LOG Greetings Tate TUrtceft' Mow's Winter? Even Persian Gulf Is Cold Seamen are hardened to accept all types of weather, but this doesn't mean they have to like it, too. That's why Sea­ farers on the Plymouth Victory left Bombay for home re-' cently with mixed feelings."*" The prospect of coming home to keep things in order. "There's always a tall one being told in the to the cold is not too cheerful. messhall and lots They can't be blamed very much, of really smiling after their agreeable stay in 76* faces all trip. weather and the pleasant off-duty "Morale is very hours under the sun at Candy high, although Beach. It was 10* in New York this the ports we hit week and a chilly 50° down in were nothing to Miami for this time of year. brag about," he Unable to come up with a solu­ pointed out. How* Joseph Manuel, saloon mess­ tion for tHg weather problem, ever, even the man (left), and Arnold Levine, ship's reporter John F. Flynn said Persian Gulf pro­ Abbey wiper, (lank life-ring on deck the trip so far has otherwise been vided some sur­ of the Petrochem in traditional a smooth one "with as good a crew prises. "It was really cold at times as I have ever sailed with" aboard and the crew had to use blankets ship photo. most nights, which was what almost everybody liked about the trip." Coming back to the weather, Flynn reported that the stay in Bombay was so pleasant, even the beer tasted better. They found they could . get Despite all the well-intentioned New Year's resolutions, the only two quarts fish stories are back with us again. First to report on the the first day, one the second, two prowess of their agile anglers is the gang on the Massmar. the third, etc., It appears "Windy" Gayle^ but even this was took the honors in the fishing agine. They tell us he managed it okay because "it sweepstakes last trip, and by while doing a little chipping with sure tastes good as neat a tidck as you could im- a 45-pound mall up in the cross- when it's ration­ trees. "Windy" succeeded in de­ ed." throning Swede Regner while he On hand among Rynn was at it. Notify Union the crew are Things got underway when Reg­ "Spud" Murphy as ship's delegate On LOG IMaii ner began talking up the fish he and "doing a job that would be a As Seafarers know, copies of had caught on the previous trip. credit to any Union man by keep­ each issue of the SEAFARERS Up in the crosstrees, Gayle appar­ ing things running smoothly." LOG are mailed every two ently overheard this conversation Other well-known brothers aboard weeks to all SIU ships as well as and hustled down to challenge the include "Blackie" Abbey, bostmj to numerous clubs, bars and champion. What Swede found out Burton, chief electrician, other overseas spots where Sea­ lafer to his dismay was that "Mike" Jake Pursell, steward, and "Red" farers congregate ashore. The "Windy" had already spotted his Spencer, chief cook. procedure for mailing the LOG prey from up high. Meanwhile, the involves calling all SIU steam­ lines went out and the fish got on. ship companies for the ItinerThe unexpected result was that aiies of their ships. On the Gayle's fish "weighed" in at 75 basis of the information sup­ pounds, which was five pounds plied by the ship operator, three more than Swede had pulled in. copies of the LOG, the head­ Our Reporter admits that there was quarters report and minutes some disagreement for a time be­ forms are then airmailed to the tween the combatants over the size company agent in the next port of their respective entries. of call. However, even though the scales Similarly, the seamen's clubs were broken and there was no real get various quantities of LOGs. way to tell what was what, "Windy" at every mailing. The LOG is took the prize. He told the Swede sent to any club when a Sea­ that if he could swing a 45-pound farer so requests it by notifying mall up in the crosstrees to knock the LOG office that Seafarers off rust, why then no one could congregate there. really dispute his word on the fish, As always the Union would either. like to hear promptly from SIU Unable to punch a hole in all ships whenever the LOG and that logic, Regner conceded defeat. ship's maU is not delivered so He confided that "you can't pick a that the Union can maintain a all the time anyway." We Editor, day-to-day check on the accu­ winner figure maybe next year will be dif- SEAFARERS LOG, racy of its mailing lists. ^ferent, too. FISH STORIES RESUME; 'WINDY' TAKES PRIZE ^ pnoros ^ ^roeie£> ?anRY ^ac. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information^ NAME e e • e e e e e e e e.dl STREET ADDRESS ....... • e e « e • CITY ....ZONE ... ST^hTE ................. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you •ro on old lubscribor and hava 'a changa of addreit, plaaso givo your former addrasi bolowi ADDRESS It lookt like fists for dinner on the Massmar after a day's woH: by "Windy" Gayle,- Bill Saylors, |uan Rodriguez, Swede Regner and Burl Hair. Nobody's «ure h<m it came about, but "Windy" ii the new ehampimi. Photo by ship's delegate Pete Loik. • 0.0 0 e eeeooeee eeeoeee e.f# CITY .........ZONE ... STATE .. . 4 e• �''#ag« VVriDiteeB SSAPARERS Time Marches On For Tony r^;; Benefits Cheer Sill Pensioner To the Edlton I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the special $25 Christmas bonus from our welfare plafa. Words cannot explain the feeling of gratitude and contentment attached to receipt of said bonus, especially at this time of year, and early enough in advance to bring cheer that letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. A few of the gang on the Del Sol toast "Brother Anthony J. Dugas, DM (center), on his 57th birthday. Baker Jose Leston even produced a birthday cake for the occasion. Pictured (I to r) are A. P, Bteven, OS; "Whitey" Alsebrook, AB and deck delegate; L P. Trahan, wiper; Dugas; Vic Brunell, chief electrician; Geo. Dovronich, bosun, and A. E. Hawkins, OS. Photo and data by ship's delegate J. M. Patterson and steward "Red" Simmons. I m-• SID HALL DIRECl'ORY SlU, A&G District 103 Durham SL Phone; 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617V4 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Qneheo 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD. OnUrio 52 St. Da^ds St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Sault-au-Matelot MORGAN err* 912 Front St. QUEBECQuebec Phone: 3-1569 Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 BinTALO. NY..1 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S, Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Bfaln 1-0147 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo 1036 3rd St. . Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 DETROIT..... Phone: Woodward 1-6857 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas *2-5475 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randilph 2-4110 . SAVANNAH .. 2 Abercorn St. . .E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUIette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif.... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRHrrARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECREIARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck W. HaU. Joint HARRY HTOLOWITZ. C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint .E Mooney. Std. J. Volpian. Joint BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sbeelian, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-40a9; 3-4080 LAEE CHARLES. La. . . 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 PORT COLBORN* Ontario TORONTO. Ontario Great Lakes District LOG-A-RHYTHM; • S •'• :•/ Moon Passage I V HONOLULU i'"<. r «> SUP 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND ....311-SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND. CaUf... 510 llacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON... 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK..... 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Now, like some large, bright silver disk It hangs on earth suspended; HALIFAX. N.S. 128t4 HoUis St. Phone 3-6911 • < MONTREAL. ... 634 St. James St. West Then it's gone, like a magic wand, • _ ___ PLateau 8161 For its night OR earth is ended. FORT WILLIAM 406 Simpson St. Del Mar .. . . .Ontario . Phone: 3-3221 Canadian District ri': The" TRooTi of romance shines tonight From every knob and door. Its magic light reflects itself From coral o§ the ocean floor, \ Its rays embrace a sailing ship The passenger liner and tramp. Also over'the lovers' lanes. The people to enchant. rOruuf Uj ihSB IOC would'"-otherwise be somewhat less. Undoubtedly there are others among our disabled brothers who, like myself, are enjoying the wonderful feeling of ab­ solute and lasting security being derived from our Seafarers Welfare'Plan. They must often, as I do, talk with pensioners from our industries, who are astonished when informed of the true picture regarding the benefits from our Seafarers Welfare Plan. , I often detect an expression of doubt on some faces. Fur­ thermore, when they learn that said benefits have been achieved in a comparatively short span of years, they do not hesitate to admit that our ^lan is posi­ tively the finest they have ever heard about, and wish that their own welfare plan could be con­ sidered even a "close second." I am able to navigate, with the aid of a cane, and enjoy visiting the Boston hall when­ ever possible, usually meeting some of the oldtimers with whom I once sailed but can't hope to ship wkh anymore. In dosing, best wishes to the entire membership and to all my friends. Charles A. McComlskey $ Sees Aii-Oiit Drive On Labor To the Editor: One of the absurdities of our time is the existing all-out effort to destroy labor organirations' by brainwashing the US citizen­ ry with a barrage of clever prop­ aganda. This actually seeks to convince people that unity for the common good*^ of working men and women is unnecessary and, in fact, almost un-Ameri­ can. All of this is being done by shrewd industrial gamblers who owe all of their success to the very unity which they deplore for the masses. Through unityr In "uniona" of their own, they have gained control of all prof­ itable industry, including radio, television and news publica­ tions. This has served to further teeir program of reducing many wage-earners to the state of pov­ erty that existed not too many years ago, and that will exist again if we forget the misery of those times and allow the or­ ganized labor movement to lag. The press has used the word union in such close connection with communism on so many oc­ casions that many people con­ sider the very word union unAmerican. Yet it is a. fact that a union of these 48 states in which we live, and hope to pre­ serve for our' children, has be­ come the world's greatest and most envied' nation. Besides, knowing full well.that unity and organization is the answer to successful planning in our homes, on our jobs or in any undertaking, it is difffcult to un­ derstand how anyone could be naive enough to allow his think­ ing to be distorted by those whose assets are over-swollen to the extent that a normal life span would end without their consuming a fractional part thereof. 'Labor's fight for benefits Is not a fight to deprive anyone of anything. It is a fight to over­ come greed and selfishness, the result of which could provide a substandard existence for the families,of those who toil. Union members will be wise to observe the actions of their Congress­ men during the current investi­ gations of labor leaders and be ready to pounce upon them with threats of defeat at the polls should they dare to propose leg­ islation designed to cripple or - retard trade union progress in any way. There is hardly an institution, including our churches and Fed­ eral Government, that has not had its crooks to deal with. The labor movement is also dealing with them, but we shall also keep our unions, just as we kept our churches and our govern- ^ ment, because they are good and necessary to the unparalleled American way of life. Fra^ Reid 4> 4" $ SlU Service Draws Thanics _To the Editor: .: The office' of the Coast Guard Representative, together with the Coast Guard personnel at the USPHS Hospital, Brighton, Mass., would like to take this opportunity to thank Port Agent James Sheehan and your, organ­ ization, the SIU, for the various gifts and special services ren­ dered by your group to the Coast Guard patients through­ out the past year. Your generosity Rnd kind con­ sideration is greatly appreciated by all. Thank you again for yoilr fine work. ' L. P. Inconiglloe, VHMC, USCG Higher Return Asiced Oh Funds To theJBditon Although I'ik single, I'm con­ cerned about those of otu* broth­ ers who are heads of large families. Is there not some pos­ sible way in which the capital in our welfare plan could be invested so as to gain larger dividends? This could provide snbsistence for members of a Seafar­ er's family, according to their number, while the brother is competing for a job on the ship­ ping board. It would be in ad­ dition to the pitifully small amount provided by unemploy­ ment compensation which, es­ pecially when filed out of state, is sometimes a long time in coming. ' I see whete the "Sire Plan" pays seven percent, dividends and similar plans pay even more on an annual basis. It seems to me that if the capital in our welfare fund wef e maneuvered in such a way as to gain more dividends, we couldn't fall to gain more ad­ vantages from the flock of new benefits it would bring. It seems that the dividends of such a plan would snowball if~ invested at a good rate of in­ terest which is compounded quarterly or semi-annually. As it now stands, single Sea­ farers, meaning the unmarried men, haven't too much to gain in the way of benefits other than vacati^ or death. And you have to lose to win the latter. Perhaps more consideration can be given the single Seafarer in future benefits provided by the plan. Clarence L. Cousins (Ed. note: Investments of Welfare Plan funds are in what are known as "legals" — those stocks and bonds invested in by ' savings banks and insurance companies. These "legals" serve as guides for investment. Some so-called high interest rate plans are considered risky and can be subject to violent fluctuations whereas welfare trustees have d responsibility to make invest­ ments on the basis of stability and legality which involves a lower rate of return. ' In othef words, the Seafarers Welfarf Plan is guided in its investment policy by the same principles followed by banks, insurance companies and trusts.) ^ ^ Pacific Ocean Crew Lauded . To the Editor: . ^ I wish to thank the members of the crew of the pS Pseific Oc-can for their sincere and thoughtful ktodness at a time when it was deeply appreciated by tiie family of Seymour Grose. Elmer H. Grose Boeton, Maae. i NOPB/- TOO 0/R1Y/ 'i.V' '• ' ".'V' •>. �MM JOtiaiNA (Llbarty Nav.), Jan. CiMlniMiif N. Rwntayi S«<r*laiTr J. Lwidy. Caw captain eoaemtlpg arwho aUt^ tliay wUl ba back to Doe. ao and aU aUotmenta will start as of daU Joined vessel. CoUcctad tas for majsrines and books. Crew urged to return all books and masazines after reading. Beport accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow during holiday season. Suggestion to have deck dept. meeUng to regulate gang­ way watches, etc. CITIBt SERVICK BALTiMORI (CHIes Service), Jan. 11—Chairman, B. Hagert Secretary, L. Hagmann. Ship's fund S20. Report, accepted. No beefs, everything running smoothly- , STBEL BXRCUTIVB (Isthmian), Dec 20—Chairman, A. Biornten; Sac- SEAFARERS about working oilers in port asi week days ba • in week-ends. _ New delegate elected. TiYto oMain wntcb for each foc'aiei ehui deserts before serving. STESr. ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 29—Chairman, J. Kramer; Secretary T. Cunningham. Submit repair lists be­ fore arrivaL One man missed ship in Honolulu. Reports accepted. Short­ age of milk. Close ice box door. Repair door stays. See patrolman in NY to square away beef. Suggest donation of Si for library. STEEL KIND (isthmian), Jan S— Chairman, F. Pasaluk; Secretary J. Lawton. Report accepted. Crew to retain present working hotu-s. Stew­ ard to supply cleaning gear when necessary. See capt. about getting getting two cartons of cigarettes a week. Repair list to be submitted. Crew had Kerry Christmas and Happy New Year. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), ' Dec. 2S—Chairman, D. Story; Secre­ tary, R. Hernandez. New delegate elected. New reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund $27. One fire­ man missed ship. Motion that offi­ cials of Luion, in future negotiations seek establishment Of the retirement plan, with certain stipulations and requirements. Discussion about poor grade of coffee, etc. Keep pantry dean, return cups. Turn in soiled linen. WiLLIAM H. CARRUTH (Penn), Dec. 22—Chairman, E. Brinson; Secretry, E. Powell. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and 81U men aboard Robin Line ships. refary, A. Brodle. Discussaion of ship's fund. BerH with chief engin­ eer. Some disputed ot. Need new washing . machine. All. engine dept. rooms need patnUng. AU repair lists to be ready by Dec. 22. Discussion en launch service. Steward to see that gaUay does not run short of foo(L Jan. IB—Chairman, V. Oenco; Sec­ retary. A. Brodle. Mug. dept. rooms painted. Most repairs made. Draw in HaUfax to be in US dollars. Some disputed ot. Need baking oven in gaUey; new ice box for pantry: new washing nuchine. Beef to be brought to patrolman's attention. Steward complimented on Christnuw and New Year's Day dinners and quality of food. '•} i. - ' • i.,' r ii •I" -"j :1 -I STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 2— Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary R. Hand. No tmefs: everything running smoothly, Ship's fund S12. Three hrs. disputed ot. Reports accepted. Screen doors to be placed by messhalis and galley to keep out flies and other pests. Vote of thanks to baker. Repair list ' to be given each delegate and posted in messhalis. Eng. dept. foc'sles to be sougeed. Bathroom and pantry to be painted. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory. Carriers), Oct. 20—Chairman, L. Schmldti Secretary. J. Manvllle. New delegate elected. Laundry to be cleaned by sanitary ord. Recreation by BR utility. Clean linen to be is­ sued every FViday morning. Dec. 12—Chairman, R. Stough) Sec­ retary, J. Menvllle. No mail received since Nov. 21. New reporter elected. To build up funds from donations from crew. SOB collected for brother whose mother passed away—money used for expenses and wreath. Bro­ ther paid oS at Norfolk. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Jan. f— Chairman, D. Buttsi Secretary, P. Carpovlch. Do not hang clothes in Eng.- room space. Ship's fund S21. Ship sailed shorthanded. due to injury of 4>S in NY. Wiper transferred to deck dept. Not signed on as yet. Will be signed on in first port as wiper—difference in pay wUi be taken up at payoff. Lock to be fixed on messman's door. Keep longshoremen out of midship house. Pantry and mesaroom to be^fcept cleaner. Sug­ gestion to box all old books and diepose of them. Safety meeting held with officers and delegates. Some suggestions taken care of. All sug­ gestions to be referred to company office. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Jan. 1— Chairman, C. Hansen; Secretary, J. Hannon. Need,new washing machine. *1, • i''' .: DEL RIO (Miss), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, I. Mersettei Secretary, V. Fitsgerald. All repalra completed from Voyage 43; all beefs taken care of. : Post all eommunieitions from hdqtrs. I^ussion on keeping bulkheads and bithrpoms clean; wipe greasy' hands aftbr leavinsjeg. room. Discussion on memben^uking beefs topside:launch service in South American ports. Pace FIfteca LOG ELIZABETH (Bull), Jan. IB—Chalfv man, H. Dombrowskl; Secretary, L. Ramirez. Reports accepted. Lock Ice box in port. Keep messhall clean. GOVERNMENT CJUMP (CHIes Serv­ ice), Jan. IB—Chairman, J. Swatalleld; Secretary, J. Kavanavgh. Three nwn missed Ship. Beport accepted. Doors to be watertight and aU foc'sica to be painted. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Jan. 11 —Chairman, J. Jones; Secretary, J. Rueda. Few hours disputed oL Pas­ sageways to be painted. Need more variety of night lunches, such as meats and buttermilk. See patrolman about mattresses. * MAXTON (Fan-Atlantic), Jan. If— Chairman, J. Lamb; Secretary (none). Most repairs made. SUp's fund SIS.19. Report accepted. AU members to be aboard one hour before sailing time. Glasses and cups to be returned to messhall. STEEL ARTISIAN (Isthmian), Jan. II—Chairman, D. Grant; Secretary, F. Buhl. One man hospitalized. Wel­ fare notified. Ship's fund S22. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Pur­ chase timer for washing machine. Take better care of washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward dwt. for various services performed 'beyond regular duties. GaUey force com­ mended. — Good voyage. Vote of thanks to Robin Line crews for Job weU done. MASSMAR (Calmar),Jan. S—Chair­ man, J. Wehe; Secretary, A. DeFerest. Repair lists to be prepared. Few disputed ot. Robin Line Jobs now back on SIU board. Members not wanting last aUotment shotdd go home, contact captain and have it stopped. Discussion on water foun­ tain—cannot get cold drink. Over­ flow partiaUy stopped—cup too'smaU and stream too thin. To be repaired. Lack of pressure in shower, hot water line. Patrolman to settle oU spfll beef. Deck dept expected to clean up same without ~ot. Presumed to be duty of eng. dept. NATALIE (Maritime OverMas), Jan. S—Chairman, H. Heggle; Secretary, F. JakuhcMk. Discussion on welfare of union members and any tranmortatloiTThvolved when getting off. Let­ ter from MaryknoU Orphanage in Pusan thanking crew for Xmas gifts for orphans. Few hours disputed ot., re­ ferred to patrolman. Reports ac­ cepted. One man from each deid. to be..elected for safety committee next trip. Check to see that all repairs are completed. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Determine why slop chest is riot open more often. Order new washing machine, mattrasaaa, Keys needed for ail quarters and messhalis. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for hoUday meals and decorations; also to member giving time to buy toys for orphans. WILD RANGER (Waterman),. Jan. 2B—Chairman, F. -Hellebrand; Secre­ tary, D. Ruddy. New delegate elected Ship'a funiLgi^.lO.. Bjonatione will be soUcited this pay-off.' Request made for Yale locks to be installed on aU foc'ale doors; coke machine. Quarters to be painted. PACIFIC OCEAN (Transp. UHI.) Dec. 2*—Chairman, B, Brown; Secre­ tary, J. Donovan.. Repair list submit­ YORKMAR (Calmar), Jan. IBted. Foc'sles painted. Hesshall to Chairman, W. Zaietkl; ieeretary, W. be painted. New washing machina to Morris, Jr. Ship's delegate elected. Too many cans of milk being opened be put aboard next trip. No payoff without patrolman. Gang to strip at a time. Suggest saloon messman bunked leave foCUes clean and be be a little more quiet when giving sober at payoff. Some disputed ot. orders to cooks. Coffee situation will Steward lax about checking stores in be squared away in ^w days. Boston. Port steward sent inferior and inadequate stores. No lavg soap . StIRL RECQRDER (Isthmian), Jan. per agreement. Four mos. stores de­ IB—Chairman, S. ZeaglOr; 'Secretary, emed in three mos. Stores to- be O. WInBeld, Jr. Steward to order U engine dept and 5 .checked for quality and quantity. mattresses, fl to n^Jt^be fumigated for roaches and . for hospital. Craw warned about not fulIfllUng Union oblliwtions. Depart­ ment duties c<mcerning laundry room, MAJRORI (Ore. Navi), Dec. ts— slop sink and lihnm to he .rotated. Chairman, D. Stens; Secretarv, I. _ fund SW. Vtoh room'to be •lass. 'SUp'a fund SS1.I». SOBM die. cleanu Napkins not to be taken Pttteit et. Discossion on food-^suf- frmn meashaO. Change elirthea Une fielent. Short on ice cream, crackera, in front of inward Moiferoom. Vsr~ lOremen to be kept out of ^elsScs. sts. v-Dee. SS-^halrman, D. Stene; Sec­ _ No food to be Slven retary, I. aiass. Ship's fund S3L0S. ayray by anyone; guards to eat after One man Niort-dlL Jee patririman, •erear. • The deaths of the folUmAng Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIV death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. E^ond S. Mislofiky, 39: Brother Kisldsky was lost at sea while sailing on the SS Gov eminent Camp. He became a full member of the Union on-De­ cember 5, 1938, and sailed In the engine depart­ ment Brother Mislosky is sur­ vived by his mother, Anna Misiosky, of Boston, Mass. ^ ^ $ Jay D. KiiUand, 62: On Jan­ uary 16, 1958, Brother KIrkland died fjom a liver ailment in Mo­ bile, Ala. He be­ came a full mem­ ber of the Union on December 26, 1938, and was sailing in the en­ gine department Brother Kirkland is survived by his broher, Thurman Kirkland, of Montgomery, Ala. Burial took place in Mobile Memorial Gardens, Mobile, Ala. ' 4^ » lllo Milaoo, 48: Brother Milazzo died of natural causes on January 15, 1958, in the USPHS Hospital, Brooklyn NY. He is survived by his mother, Therasa Milazzo, of War­ wick, HI. Burial took place in St. British Launch Square-Keeler GOUBOCK, Scotland — Uncon­ ventional to begin with, the British freighter Weybridge has been designed by Edmund H. Watts, a London ship-owner, for quick con­ version to nuclear power. Working in cooperation with the British Atomic Energy Authority, Watts has equipped the vessel with a special duct keel. This duct keel, he explained, is a hollow square keel which can be flooded easily. When converted, the vessel could cruise along, tak­ ing "her hydrogen fuel from the seawater by means of a special reactor. Although not resembling a fish, the Weybridge adopted many of her novel designs from them. A study of the blue tunny convinced Watts of the practicality of adding fins to both sides of the propeller's hub. This, he said, added an addi­ tional half knot to her speed with great fuel savings. ; . Satannn Helps. Too The salmon also contributed to the design of the Weybridge. This fish, which normally has a curved underside, actually is flat on the bottom when swimming its best and strongest. So, the Weybridge has a flat bottom Just like the salmon. Watts also denounced present naval trends toward streamlining as "rubbish." The Weybridge has salmon-like shoulders built into her bow so that instead of trying not to disturb the laminal flow, as streamlining does, it actually breaks it up. "There is less fric­ tion that way," Watts said. Watts said he was eager to test the vessel under the North Atlantic'a severe winter weather. He expects to sail with the vessel when she leaves for Halifax for a cargo of grain in the near future. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick, BI. 4* 4; » 4^ 4^ 4i Clifford W. Doggett, 60: Brother Doggett died on December 31, 1957, in Galves­ ton, Texas. He became a full member of the Union on Sep­ tember 17, 1948, and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Doggett is sur­ vive d by his daughter, Mary E. Thibodaux, of Luling, La. Place of burial is un­ known. David B. Fields, S3: On Novem­ ber 16, 1957, Brother Fields died of a heart ailment in San Juan, PB. Broth­ er Fields became a full member of the Union on September 15, 1955, and sailed in the steward department. His father, O. D. Fields, survives him. Burial took place in Baptist Church Cemetery. 'Pullman Ship' Act Proposed In Congress WASHINGTON—A biU has' been introduced by Bep. John H. Bay (B-NY), authorizing the construc­ tion of two 6.000 passenger "Pull­ man" style superliners for opera­ tion in the trans-Atlantic service. The two 90,000-ton vessels would be operated by New York hotel magnate H. B. Cantor, who has been pressing his plans for some time now. Passengers would pay 350 travel fare 'each way, and would pay separately for their *: meals, in cafeterias, restaurants and lunch bars. The 1,152-foot long vessels woRld also contain a shop­ ping center, swimming pools and other attractions. The vessels would be capable of an average speed of 34 knots. The estimated cost of construcUon is $270,000,000. With subsidy and national defense requirements Cantor would pay approximately $140,000,000 for the two ships, un­ der the terms of the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act. One special provision of the bill is that the vessels may be equip­ ped with nuclear propulsion in order "to remain competitive." The bill has been forwarded to the House Merchant Marine Commit- " tee. Steve Szantos Joseph Padelfsky Andy Lawrence Contact your wife Lillian at 312 Please contact George Ward at W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Md. 5619 1st avenue, Brooklyn. He has ..444 important news for you. Paul Hellebrand 4^ ^ ^ Please contact your wife immedi­ Jake Longfellow ately. It is very important. I PhUAdkins 4 4 4 Get in touch with Pat Hamer at ex-Alcoa Partner 3702 Ola Ave., Tampa, Fla. July, 1956 Will the Seafarer who took Eugene O. Salvador Mitchell V. Mobley's gear off the Your ivife, Mrs. Margie Salvador, ship by error please contact him wants you to contact her at 1609 at 3613 E. Wilder Avenue, Tampa Mt Vernon Street, Philadelphia 10, Florida. It is urgent that he get it back. He will take care of 30, Pa. any expenses involved. 4^ 4. 4. 4 4 4 John Kruse Charles Klnnke It is important that you contact Your niece, Mrs. Lydia Evanco, your wife, Mrs. Lydia Kruse, in care of General Delivery, Bayne, has important news for you. Get in touch with her at 1119 Louisa La. Street, New Orleans 17, La. 4 4 4 Angelo GlovanI Will you eontact relatives in Mi­ ami, Fla. regarding sickness in your family. 4 4 4 Henry M. Connell Get in touch with your stepson, CUfford Hill, at 116 South Everton St., Houston, Texas, telephone, CA-20851 or CA-75191. It is very All of the following SIU families urgent that he hears from you. have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the 4 4 4 ' Pete PotorsU Union in the baby's name: Mrs. Dora Lietz Is holding your Noel William McLaughlin, born withholding tax statement from the iSS Beauregard. Contact her at December 5, 1957, to (Seafarer and 2907 E. Howell St., Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Noel W. McLaughlin, Codcn, Aiabama. 4 4 4 Jack M. Johnson Efrlan Landron, bom December Contact your wife at 6410 Howe 24,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jesus' St., Groves, Texas. Landron, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 Janet Lee Schroeder, born John P. Brown Mr.~Brandon of Cities Service November 6, 1957, to Seafarer and wants you to contact him regard­ Mrs. James Schroeder. Jr., Wood­ stock, Mid. ing a check. Angel Rafael Vegas, born Novem­ 4 4 4 William Dennis White ber 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Please contact your sister, Mrs. Abraham Vegas, Brooklyn, NY. B. Phillips, at 5 Fleet Walk, Brook­ Deborah Jan Nauman, beirn Jan­ lyn, ept. 7B. uary 6, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Alien B. Nauman, Baltimore, Md. Joseph Carlson Elizabeth Ann Leach, born Janu­ It is ihnportant that you contact WilUaro J. Snyder, Sr., at 23 WaU ary 9, 1953, to Seafarer and Mrs. Street, Huntington, Long Island. George A- Leach, Norfolk, Va. -•»v �SEAFABBRS * OFFICIAL ORSAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERN ATIONAT UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CiO • 'Fortune' Raps Union-Busting Scheme Calls Sears, Roebuck Creator Of Shefferman 'Labor' Agency Seafarer-Student On 'Field Trip' A sfingiiag indictment of the "covert, and perhaps sometimes illegal" activities of Sears, Roebuck which kept 93 percent of its. 205,000 employees non-union is' offered this month by "Fortune" magazine, a leading business publication. The headline in the current' reputation as a man who could Boston manager when he protest­ issue reads "Nate Shefferman, "get it for you wholesale" and ed LRA's excesses in 1953."In the . Union Buster," but the story enabled Sears, through Sheffer­ choice between.management ideol­ really details the lengths to which Sears, Roebuck created and used ' Shefferman's agency to buck union advances. Shefferman's manipula. tions as head of a labor relations outfit used by big business to fight union organization were exposed at Senate committee hearings last . summer. The. same Senate hear­ ings hastily passed over Sear's re­ sponsibility for Shefferman's ca­ reer, while concentrating on mis­ deeds in labor's ranks. "Fortune" makes no bones about its ob\'ious distaste for the whole affair. This does not prevent the magazine from detailing for its business readers the blueprint successfully employed during the long Sears-Shefferman alliance. "Right to workers" and other anti­ union specialists use the sajme methods today. man, to do favors for certain nowrepudiated union officials and keep tabs on union activities affecfing its own operations. • Sears also' allowed him "to charge to Sears an extraordinary range of entertainment expenses ogy and expediency. Sears repudi­ ated its own philosophy and chose expediency," the magazine article emphasized. Thus, in Bostpn, Shefferman atad aides had a free hand. Sears en­ couraged formation of an "Em­ ployees Council" to fight , off the AFL Retail Clerks in 1938. It "bought off" the pro-AFL "coun­ cil" head with a $2() raise, had his tires iceplcked in a maneuver for which the Clerks were blamed and then provided him with hew tires. It "persuaded" a Clerk's organ­ izer to take a Job with another Seafarei^ George Butenkoff (center) and John M. Stocha], inunion which then "loaned" him back to the company to fight the •Itructor in personnel relations. Newark College of Engineering, Clerks. Subsequently, his "home stop in to see iBM operation in SlU headquarters. Butenkoff is was provided with air-conditioning studying engineering under the SlU Scholarship Plan. by Sears and the bill was paid by Shefferman." The Clerks finally lost out in their campaign and the other unions didn't pursue the matter. The role of the Teamsters and the Laundry Workers in the affair was one of the causes for their expul­ sion from the AFL-CIO last De­ cember. In turn, most of Sheffer­ man's big-name clients have since grudgingly parted from him, fear­ WASHINGTON—If you are wondering why some appar­ ful of the publicity of any con­ tinued alliance. ° ently worthwhile bills never get anywhere in Congress and Despite the protestations of inno­ others take months to advance at a snail's pace, the SIU of cence by Sears' top command to­ NA's Washington office has a ready explanation. The aver­ day,"Fortune" says of Shefferman, age legislative proposal in the average year has upwards of that by logic should have been borne by Sears." (Undoubtedly they were charged off against Sears' taxes). • Sears kept him on as a "con­ sultant" when he reached the com­ pulsory retirement age in the com­ pany. It used him as "a behind-thescenes, freewheeling agent," re­ porting . only to a vice-president who later became a director of the firm. When Sears cut loose from Shefferman last year, it blamed his freedom of action on this official, The article points out that the now retired, ^'who, having suffered - exposure of the Sears-Sheflerman some coronary attacks; has been combine "has given business its unavailable for comment," the worst publicity since the days of magazine notes. the LaFollette hearings twenty years ago ... The full story reveals The Shefferman blueprint for a rough nether world—^which many fighting unionization was well laid persons thought had vanished long out and is summarized by the mag­ ten thousand other bills to^' ago—of union-busting 'sweetheart azine: compete'with in the long slow committee. If the committee ap­ deals,' now camouflaged by the • "Find a lawyer and a guy who road through sub-committee, proves, the bill is reported favor­ trappings of 'human relations.'" will set up the 'Vote No* Commit­ full committee, rules commit­ ably to the House or Senate as the Cannot Expunge Record tee. tees, House and Senate and the case may be. "Fortune" says that although • "Find the leaders on the out­ White. House. Here's how the "It is then placed on a calendar, Sears "abruptly dropped and re­ side and inside and sway them. Washington office puts it: and when reached is voted on. pudiated" Shefferman last August, "The legislative process is ft (Special rules affect this proced­ "the record cannot be so easily ex­ • "Give the American Legion "He will only say, if he were so material we have and let the 'Vote prodigious one. More than 3,000 ure, particularly in the House.) If punged, nor the problem of re­ terrible, would Sears have kept him bills have been No' Committee get it from the introduced in the the House passes a bill, it is then sponsibility so quietly evaded;" It for 22 years up until 1957; and Senate (ed. note—as American Legion. of January referred to the Senate, or vice also contrasts the company's oftenwould Caldwell; the vice-president, 31) and more than 10,000 in the versa. Normally, the Senate will proclaimed self-righteousness with • "Keep rotating committee go­ have been made a director." Shef­ then refer the bill to its approp^House pf Representatives during ing." Ostensibly a labor-manage­ ' the "extraordinary encouragement" ferman's earlier direct contact man this Congress. Except for tax ate committee. it gave Shefferman in everythiing ment grievance group, the commit­ with management^ it will be re­ bills, legislation on any subject "If a >111 passed by the House he did. membered, even became president can be introduced in either House. is reported out favdrabiy by the •i£Over the years, from the time in of the firm. The constitution provides that tax Senate committee, it is then 1935 when the son of one of the For its part, Sftars emerged from bills must originate in the House. placed on the Senate calendar, and ft?. company's founders recommended the affair with its piety exposed, ^'Immediately after Introduction, voted on in^'turn. If the. Senate Shefferman to the firm, the Searsbut little other damage. It has en­ Shefferman axis featured the fol­ every bill is referred to a commit­ passes it in the same form as joyed immunity from the searching tee. For the majority of bills, that passed by the ]^use, the'bill then lowing: inquiry and penalties directed at is the last action taken. If a bill goes, to,, the PreSdent for his ap­ • Sears* made Shefferman "la! its partners on the union is to be acted on, the committee proval or veto. If the Senate . 'bor-relations manager," reporting tee was changed regularly so that side.lesser Predominantly non-union, it usually refers it to a subcommit­ changes the bill, then normally directly to the firm's operating every worker in the plant eventual­ is still the "largest general mer­ tee and. requests the appropriate each house appoints a number of ; vice-president (who later became ly served. Pro-union sentiments chandise chain in the country." Its executive agency to make recom­ its members to a conference, the president). could be determined easily. major competitor, Montgomery- mendations regarding'it. Thus, a joint conference considers the bill, • Sears helped him start "Labor Ward, Is right now confronted by bill in the House relating .to the endeavors to iron out differences Relations Associates" so he coujd • "Keep your foremen meeting. natiohwide strike of the AFLand then each conference commit­ take on outside clients, but kept • "Save merchants and clergy CIp Retail Clerks. Thus despite all merchant marine is'referred to tee reports back to its own >ouse. the Hodse Committee on Merchant for final drive. him on in the" company. A Sears its transgressions. Sears will prob­ "Either house may accept or re­ " executive, who was just retiring • "Build up a case against the ably profit as a result of the Clerk's Marine, and Fisheries; it ,is re­ ferred by •the chairman to an ap­ ject the bill as approved by the and was a West Point classmate union and get them thrown out of beef. propriate subcommittee; .and the conference. If both houses accept . of General Wood, boss of Sears, their building. Further irony is provided by the Maritime Administration and other the conference report, then the bill . became president of LRA. • "Get 'Vote No' Committee to McClellan investigating committee. agencies affected, are requested to is passed and goes to the President ^ • Sears' "top management visit homes. Pay them for lost It continues to hold unions imder make recommendations regarding for- his approval, or veto. After recommended him to other firms." time." the gun because of the wrongdoing •it. • • • the President vetoes a bill, the (He eventually "had an active list Sears fought the unions hardest or some corrupt organizations iind. "Normally, either the. subeom- both houses must again pass it, { of clients that averaged 300 com- in Boston, from 1938 on, in line individuals but is taking no action ;mittee rpr the committee holds this time by a two-thirds majority, ',1^ • tanies a year").with the Shefferman technique. Al­ agaihst the business and manage­ hearings, and witnesses are invited before it becomes law. i; , • Sears gave him "the right to though Sears always made much of ment. officials who not only made to make statements. If a majority "It wili be seen," the report con­ ? t make large wholesale purchases for the autonomy allowed branch man­ the wrongdoing possible but sug­ of the subcommittee approves, the cludes, "that any bill is apt to - clients at discount." 'This built his agers, the head office overruled the gested and encouraged it bill is reported ^favorably; to the have a,rocky-road.,':.1:';!;,.,.:,.: Why BiUs Don't Get Passed ^I -:j| ji| ' 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 February 14, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPEN BALTIMORE SIU MED. CENTER NLRB REGIONAL OFFICE UPHOLDS SIU ROBIN WIN GREAT LAKES SIU WINS NINE-SHIP TOMLINSON FLEET CURRAN READIES BIENNIAL PURGE WACOSTA FIRE-FIGHTERS LAUDED BALTIMORE HEALTH CENTER ROUNDS OUT SIU MEDICAL PLAN NMU ROBIN PLEA HELD ‘NOT VALID’ BOMBAY SEAMEN ASK $40 MONTHLY WAGE ACS TO RETURN CHARTERS – LAST SHIP LIMPS HOME MTD UNIONS READY JOINT LAKES DRIVE THIS SPRING ISTHMIAN BROADENS REQUEST FOR SUNSIDY NY NIXES NEW RATES FOR BLUE CROSS NOW 3 SHIPS OUT OF LAY-UP IMPROVE NY JOB PICTURE DORIA SALVAGE GROUP FORMED FOREIGN TRAMOS MOANING ; OFFER RATE-FIXING DEAL MCS MOVES ON GAMBLING HANGOVER FROM CP RULE ‘FORTUNE’ RAPS UNION-BUSTING SCHEME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/14/1958 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. XX, No. 4 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fbf0082bd67e26dfe1d6caa146175e95.PDF 878fb18245114f513e109488e8318620 PDF Text Text SEAFARBRS«LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • MTD Readies Machinery: ORCAMZING DRIVE SET ON UKES i • -7 -•'i ; ^ ''•iq •i*"-1 • ^ -I . • 'i 4 •' I II Story on Page 3 Tow Coal Miner Into Port After 17-Dqy Battle Story on Page 3 Willis Raid Barred -Story on Page 3 Unions of America AWAft Ur^fftom Returning from suniiy South America, i#fli#irCS'«f Seafarers on the cruise ^ip Del Mar ran into the first real snowstorm tojhit New Orleans in 60 years. Bundled, up for the weather is group including C. Miller, R. Cefaratti, H. , , Donnelly, N. Benenate, L. Fiorentino, L. Manca and E. Ardoin. Photo , i, by Vic Romplo. (Story on Page 5.) j,. �o'V <yi •'U'- ••';^ " Vifc Tw» StAVAHERS LOG Union's Medical Program iBetters Seafarers' Health Felmiary tl, i9tt Raltimore Reports Big Job Boost Wives, children and depend­ ant parents of Seafarers m eligible to use the services' of the New York SIU health cen­ ter in the same manner as Seafarers. They will be ac­ cepted at outport health cen­ ters as well within the next couple of weeks. The New York center has a pediatrician and gynecologist on duty one afternoon a week, along with its regular staff, to examine dependents. The serv­ ice can be extended to meet the demand. Appointments can be made by contacting the welfare services department With the opening of the Baltimore SIU health center, the SIU program of preventive BALTIMORE — Although many Seafarers reported they were medicine designed to keep Seafarers In the pink is just beginning to get into full swing snowbound there was still a large throughout the A&G District, However, evidence is accumulating that the program has turnout at the last scheduled meet­ already had widespread bene-| ing, Earl Sheppard, port agent, the ailment. He is then perfectly ficial effects and has improved The frequency of examina­ noted. These men are to be con­ able to continue an active, healthy the health and working capac­ tions given Seafarers at the gratulated, he said, on their attend­ life indefinitely. ity of a considerable number of center varies according to cir­ ance and their active participation Another group with which the Seafarers. In turn, that means the cumstances. -If the Seafarer is in the Union's affairs. center has had a great deal of suc­ program has preserved their earn­ found to be free of any physi­ Shipping for this port picked up cess are those who have high blood ing abilities and undoubtedly, in a cal defect, be is asked to come considerably during the past pe­ pressure because of excess weight. number of instances, lengthened back a year later. Relatively riod and ran far ahead of registra­ In these cases, after determining the life spans of the Seafarers in­ minor conditions such as obes­ tion. "There have been no issues through electrocardiograph and volved. ity call for an examination at of any nature on the various ships other examination that there is no six month intervals. Where For practical purposes, all of paying off and signing on here in heart or circulatory ailment, the this has been achieved so far ailments are found that need the harbor," Shepeard said. Hie Seafarer is put on a weight-losing through the New York health cen­ close scrutiny, an examination ship and departm^ delegates, and diet and advised to come' back in every three months is called ter which has been in operation the crews, deserve a hand for the six months. for over nine months. The outport for. good shape of the vessels they have "Invariably on a recheck," Dr. centers in New Orleans, Mobile brought into port. PHILADELPHIA—Tugboat engi­ Logue said, "the blood pressure and Baltimore are just beginning The ships paying off during the neers employed by the Warner either be stalemated or corrected will be down by a percentage di­ to make their effects felt in ex­ Company have obtained a 13-cent period were the Gantigny (Cities tending these benefits to all Sea­ and the Seafarer returned to work rectly comparable to the amount of hourly wage increase package Service); Producer (Marine Car­ in short order. Without corrective weight lost and there will be a farers. which includes a $1 daily con­ riers); Emilia, Ines, Evelyn (Bull); medical or surgical action, the Sea­ general improvement in feeling of In the nine months through Jan­ tribution to the pension fund of the and Venore, Oremar, Feltore, Marfarer would face a decline in work­ well-being." In one recent case, he uary 31 that the New York center (Ore). has been operating, it has given a ing ability followed by invalidism said, an 18-pound weight loss re­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. oreSigning on were the Baltore, The contract will, make Warner or worse. duced the Seafarer's blood pres­ total of 3,291 examinations to Sea­ Venore, Oremar, 'Feltore, ^darors engineers eligible for BME's $100 As it Is now, the Seafarer's con­ sure level 20 points. farers plus additional exams to (Ore) and the Atlantis (Mar-Trade). monthly pension. dition is either cured or brought "As a result of our over-all pro­ members of Seafarers' families. In In transit were the SantOre, CubAn additional 40 cents dally will under control. Then he gets more gram," Dr. Logue concluded, "we the great majority of instances, the ore, Baltore (Ore); Alcoa Roamer, go to the BME Welfare Plan, with frequent check-ups at the center, believe we are keeping men active Seafarers involved have received Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); Yorkmar, a clean bill of health and have either every three months or every and working who would otherwise the rest of the package in the form Calmar (Calmar); Morning Light, been told to return in one year for six months as the case may be, not have been able to do so had of straight wages and an, addi­ Wild Ranger (Waterman); Mankato tional paid holiday. The base scale to assure that he is staying in good their physical condition not been another check-up. Victory (Victory Carriers) and Th» is $2.39 an hour with a guarantee health. checked in time and proper treat­ However, among those 3,291 ex­ Cabins (Texas City). of 64 hours pay per week. In a typical case, as outlined by ment given." aminations, the center has detect­ ed a variety of ailments of which Dr. Joseph L«gue, director of the Seafarers were unaware or which center, a Sesffarer is found upon had gone unattended. These in­ examination to have diabetes. The clude such conditions as diabetes, Seafarer wjU have had no inkling hernias, thyroid conditions, vari­ of the disease other than the fact Formal announcement is ex- • cose veins, ulcers, dental cavities, he might have felt weary and le­ various- eye ailments, and high thargic. If be. had not been exam­ pected shortly that NMU blood pressure and related cardiac ined, the case might have gone un­ President Joseph Curran will ,.Md ihfii*.. conditions and some active and in­ checked until he became perma­ back a slate in the NMU elections. nently disabled. active tuberculosis. Now though, he is put on a diet The announcement when it comes, In such instances, the procedure by the Public Health hospital and will make it clear that Curran will is to refer the Seafarer to the Pub­ instructed by them on how to take purge NMU Vice-President Joseph lic Health Service. The majority of these "walking ailments" can insulin in specific doses to control Dunn and align himself with NMU Secretary-Treasurer John McDougall for that purpose. It was only four months ago that Curran told the NMU convention that "no member need call on me and ask for my endorsement . . . that is no ...And longer necessary," and opened the ihetu ^ door to any member to "try to get ihere * the things that you are capable of getting on your own." Dunn, then, is the key figure destined to follow the fate of others ...And in the past who opposed Curran's court favorites of the moment. He, along with others in the NMU, is * scheduled to join the pile of "dead Injuns" including such one-time Curran palace guard members as ...And ^ Joe Stack, Ferdinand Smith, How­ ikti' ard McKenzie, Josh Lawrenson, Charley Keith, Neal Hanley, H. B. Warner, Hedley- Stone and many, many others. Like' the others, Dunn once thought he had It made because he was a regular on the Curran team. Dr. Joseph Logue, (right) and staff member, dncuss Seafarer's In June, 1956, for example, Dunn chest x-ray taken at New York medical center. proposed that a hew NMU hall in -ivuji Houston bo officially named the "Joseph Curran Building." On an­ other occasion ("Pilot," March 1, Joe is not always the road to suc­ charges against Lawrenson which resulted in his expulsion from too 1956) he reported that "this port cess. was honored with a talk by Presi­ Hedley Stolte was one who found NMU. And so it has been through HOME—^Egypt has agreed to sit down with shareholders of dent Curran ... President Curran's it out the hard way. Stone had been the years. with Curran from the beginning, Apparently in the Curran view, the Suez Canal Company and a mediator from the Interna­ report was hailed with great en­ had fought the internal war in the the only good official is a "dead thusiasm by the membership."tional Bank for Reconstruction and Development to iron out When Dunn ran for vice-presi­ NMU on Curran's side from 1947 Injun." The customary question dent in 1956 his lengthy election on. In 1954, Curran declared he in­ among NMU Officials is, in effect a solution to the legal owner­ of its original grant. statement was a recital of his serv­ formed Neal Hanley and H. B. "Who's next?" ship of the Suez Canal. The remainder Under the original grant, the canal ices in the Curran cause. "Was the Warner that if they had a quarrel Egyptian Government had company was to hav»«omplete con­ only officer in Houston who sup­ with Hedley Stone then "they cer­ seized and nationalized the canal trol over the waterway until 1968. ported President Curran against tainly had a fight with me . . . Shorthanded? in July, 1956. It is asking for some $575,000,000. the CMU . . . Flew to New York They were informed that in my If a crewmember quits wbfle The outlook for'a settlement is Egypt on the other hand has of­ and assisted in quelling the 'Rev­ opiniop Stone had done a good a ship is in port, delegates job..." believed good. E.gypt is eager to fered to purchase all of the out­ olution' created by the Commu­ are asked to contact the hall Two years later Hedley Stone immediately for a replacbget back into the good graces of standing shares of stock for an es­ nists in 1949 .. . served on the trial the western nations so she can bor­ timated $200,000,000. committee at that time of the pa-, was another "dead Injun.", ment. Fast action on their paii Warner and Hanley, who were will keep all jobs aboard ship row money, and the holders of While the discussions are on, it trolmen and agent involved in cre­ Suez Canal stock are just as eager was reported that the depth of the ating toe Communist, disrup­ made over into "dead, Injuns**'-in filled -at all times and elimi­ 1954, had major roles In making nate, the .diance ' of the sb^ canal has diminished from 35' feet tion.. . ." to get their moggy back. The caitoi;ji|^^8te|4eels that it rd "33'/6 feet in the 17 months jt fibwever, as otjiers in the'NMU "dead irijuq'' but of Jbsh Lawren­ sailing shprthsflded./, is entitled to^^^^^^^ation for the has been uASfer'^' iSgyvt ' cbtttroh have found' out, "iall bailing" Big son. Hanley brought the' fdrihal Tug Engineers Get Pensions Cur ran Expected To Name Slate LITTi-6 /MIJOAIS. . A WINE !• 'if'- •iheiu-WBrs...? See Suez Settlement iff:;'. fei;-•% ^ • iKv: �r«feraw7 28.1888 SEAFARERS Face Three LOG MTD Lakes Drive Machinery Set " A portion of the 260 or more delegates from SlUNA end other MTD offifFliotes is shown at Great Lakes MTD conference last weekend In Detroit. The group set goals and policy for an allout Lakes organizing drive this spring, in advance of scheduled opening of St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959. Coo/ Miner In Baltimore After Gale-Tossed Tow DETROIT—Some 260 representatives of member unions of the Maritime Trades Department have estab­ lished machinery for coordinated organizing activities aimed at bringing 25,000 or| unions involved, the unions to be more Great Lakes-Seaway able to call upon the port council workers into organized la­ and the coordinator for assistance bor's ranks. A two-day when needed. • Financing the campaign meeting held here on Feb­ through contributions from mem­ ruary-22 and 23 drafted and ber unions based upon the financial approved a seven-point pro­ gram which will bring the re­ sources of all member unions to bear in organizing campaigns conducted by individual MTD affil­ iates. The mechanics of the coordi­ nated effort will be handled through MTD port councils now existing or being established in 18 major Lakes and river ports. Over­ seeing the whole program will be a top policy committee consisting of representatives from each of the twelve international unions of MTD, plus Harry O'Reilly, execu­ tive secretary-treasurer of the de­ partment. Select Coordinator This committee will meet at reg­ ular inteivals to deal with policy and problems arising out of various organizing drives. The group wUl also select a coordinator who will operate full time on the Lakes or­ ganizing drive, working with local port councils and local union or­ ganizations. Pending selection of the coor­ dinator, MTD secretary O'Reilly will serve in that post in a tempor­ ary capacity. It is ekpected the policy committee members will be selected soon by their member in­ ternationals and will then meet to get the program underway. Other aspects of the program hammered out at the Detroit meet­ ing include: • Publication of a Great Lakes newspaper which will serve an or­ ganization and information func­ tion. • Provision for organizing proj­ ects to be determined by individual BALTIMORE—The oldest crew of seamen in the world arrived here safely Wednesday after a 17-day nightmare in the South Atlantic aboard the SS Coal Miner of American Coal Shipping. At times adrift in force 9-10 winds, they were assisted most of the way home by the biggest deep-sea tug afloat. Full of spirit despite their months. Six other ships formerly covered barely 400 miles in eight long drawn-out battle with the operated by the company on Gov­ days and was about 560 miles off weather and the sea, the veteran ernment charters were likewise Hatteras, the Zwarte Zee got a crew was credited by its more staffed by sea oldtimers under a its third towline across and the youthful skipper with "a tremen­ court-order hiring procedure es­ trip continued. Arriving off Cape Henry early dous Job under impossible condi­ tablished last March. this week, the tow was picked up tions." Few of the 28 unlicensed Low Rates Continue personnel on the ship are under American Coal has shown no in­ by another tug and the ship was 60. Their average age is about 65 terest in resuming its ballyhooed brought into the Baltimore and and they represent almost 1,200 coal export operations, largely be­ Maryland Drydock here. She is years of sea experience all told. cause of the drop in coal rates and being surveyed and will probably The drama of the Coal Miner's in the bulk and tramp cargo mar­ be out of action for a while to get homecoming is heightened by the ket generally. The Government has repairs and a new propeller. fact that it is the last active ship already reclaimed several of the SIU officials who met the ship of the American Coal fleet and has ships and will probably follow suit said the SIU-A&G, SIU Pacific actuaUy been carrying grain for with the rest. District and other union oldtimers aboard seemed in good spirits de­ The dilemma of the Coal Miner spite their ordeal. began February 9 when the Lib­ Tell Your erty ship threw its propeller some 360 miles off Bermuda. The 195Beneficiary After signing a beneficiary foot, 844-ton Dutch , t ig Zwarte card, Seafarers should notify Zee arrived to put a line on her the beneficiary—^wife, mother about 30 hours later and the con­ or whoever it happens to be— voy proceeded north at about six that they have been designated k^ts. When the flrst towline as the individual to receive SIU pmed four days later, the tug got Welfare Plan death benefits another one aboard which lasted PHILADELPHIA—Another National Maritime Union at­ three more days. when the time comes. tempt to raid the SIU met with inglorious defeat as the Snapped Towline Again This precaution will assure that the beneficiary gets prompt On the 17th, at the height of National Labor Relations Board threw out an NMU petition assistance should the Seafarer probably the worst storm of the for an election in the SIU--^ suffer a fatal accident or illness. season, the second towline broke HIWD-contracted "Willis tug fir^ organized Willis, it defeated In some instances where the and the Miner had to drift along fleet. The action by the Board NMU in the fleet by a 69-2 count in beneficiary was not so informed, on her own because the combina­ leaves the SIU free to negotiate an NLRB election. the Welfare Plan was able to tion of heavy swells and gale force a contract reopening for unlicensed In discarding the NMU's petition, seek them out, but only after winds made it impossible to get men after a four-month delay be­ the Board dismissed an NMU legal delay and financial hardship to another line across, Finally, a cause of the NMU's attempted raid. attack, via Taft-Hartley, on the some Seafarers' families. week ago, after the; Miner had One year before, when the SIU union shop clause in the Willis contract. The NMU had used this argument in an attempt to^ upset the contract so as to pave the way for an election. The contract was not due to expire this year. In the view of SIU headquarters, the NMU tactic in this instance, if successful, would have weakened ail union shop clauses and would have been a gain for advocates of a "right to work" set-up. The NMU move last November under the auspices of its United Marine Division cdme a month after NMU President Joseph Curran had declared, "We do not use anti-labor laws against other unions or legitimate union contracts." Willis, tugs are employed in the coastwise tradq, hauling bulk paper from South; Carolina and Georgia Threo e? the oldtimers who helped brlnp the Coal Miner honit (I to r) are veSsrans Oscar Rosman, ports into Pauisboro, NJ, and gen­ eral cargo between Pauisboro and OS; Clear "Blackie" Stevens, bosuni and galley utility Ridgeway B. Thomas of MCS. None of Jacksonville, Florida.,. them are novTces dt sea. Rosman made Jh.lf trip in 1899 and, like the others, is still going strong. NMU Defeated in Raid On Willis Towboat Fleet resources of the affiliates. • Assurance that the Depart­ ment would not interfere in any way with the autonomy of affiliated unions in carrying out the pro­ gram. The significance of the Lakes drive plans was keynoted by Ed McFarlane, president of the De­ troit and Wayne Coimty Federa­ tion of Labor, who welcomed the delegates. McFarlane saw Detroit developing as one of the nation's great ports when the Seaway opens and added that "all working people are intensely interested in what you are trying to accomplish here." An immediate outcome of the two-day session, which was pro­ ceeded and followed by informal meetings of participating unions, is the activation of the port council program. Councils have been in operation in Duluth, Detroit and St. Louis and are being formalized in Milwaukee, Toledo, Cleveland, Chicago and Buffalo, with other ports to come in rapid-fire suc­ cession. Paul Hall, president of the MTD, told the delegates that the program represented the first time a joint apparatus is being put into operation in this area. Individual unions have been operating on their own with varying degrees of (Continued on page 6) Pursers Union Elects Officers Incumbent officials of the SIUaffiliated Staff Officers Association have been returned to office fol­ lowing a two-month balloting peri­ od. Ten candidates competed for the three union posts involved. Voting by the pursers resulted in the reelection of Henry Moreno, union president, and Burt Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. John C. Aitken was officially named SOA vicepresident. He had been serving by appointment to finish out the un­ expired term of William Foster, who died last May. The elections are for a three-year term. The membership also overwhelm­ ingly carried a series of aniendments to the union constitution covering qualifications for office, duties of officials and similar items. Two years' service as a purser on American-flag vessels was estab­ lished as a basic requirement for any office. SEAFARERS LOG Feb. 28. 1958 Vol. XX, Np. 5 PACI HALL. Seeretary-Treasurer HEBBEBT BRAND. EdUor. BERNARD SEAKAN. Art EtUtor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IBW» SPIVACX. AL HASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL. Staff Writers. Bnx HOODT. OUU Area Repretentative. PubllshRd biwMkly af tha haadq of the Seafarers International Union. At­ lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO. *75 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 31. NY. Tel. HYaclnth t-SMO. Entered es second class matter at the Pest Oince In Brooklyn, NV. under HM Act ef Aufl. 14. Itll. �SEAFARERS H«« Tour Iv-! iji' hnivi • 7,-f. NY Shipping Holding Up Despite Weather Probleni QUESTION: If you had your choice, where would you prefer to spend your winfer? (The temperalure in New York was 5' at the time.^T NEW YORK—^Near-zero weather and almost ten inches of snow made this a bad period for the men on the beach here. Although restricting their activities, it increased the bidding for berths on vessels heading^^ ^ but one is expected in the near for warmer climates. future. As the membership knows, Shipping was brisk throughout the New York regional examiner the period. Class A men, with the has recommended to the NLRB in exception of key ratings, who are Washington that it throw out the not particular about the type of phony NMU charges and certify ship or the run, should not have the SIU on the three remaining too much difficulty securing berths Robin Line vessels. William Hall, after a short visit on the beach. assistant secretary-treasurer, re­ During the past period there ported headquarters has not re­ were 13 vessels paying off, three ceived a reply from Washington, signed on, and 18 were in transit. The Yaka (Waterman) came out of idle status and took on a full crew, but this was offset by the Carolyn (Bull) which went idle. The vessels paying off were the Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Roamer, Al­ coa Ranger (Alcoa); Topa Topa, SIU membership meet­ Azalea City (Waterman); Elizabeth, Frances, Kathryn, Edith (BuU); ings are held regularly Wang Pioneer (Inter-Ocean); Panevery two weeks on Wed­ Oceanic Transporter (Penn.-Nav.); nesday nights at 7 PM in Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) and the CS Baltimore (Cities all SIU ports. All Sea­ Service). farers are expected to Signing on were the Alcoa Part­ attend; those who wish to ner (Alcoa); Wang Pioneer (Interbe excused should request Ocean) and the Topa Topa (Water­ man). The in-transit vessels were permission by telegram the Val Chem (Heron); Maxton, (be sure to include reg­ Arizpa, Gateway City, Coalinga istration number). The Hills, Wild Ranger, Almena, Raphael Semmes, Chickasaw (Wa­ next SIU meetings will be: terman); Beatrice (Bull); Calmar (Calmar); Seatrains New York, March 5 Louisiana, Texas (Seatrain); Steel March 19 Artisan Plymouth Victory, Steel King (Isthmian) and the Michael April 2 (Carras). Most of the ships were in good April 16 shape, with only minor beefs. Charles Henry, steward (retired): ''Rick" Adamson, electrician: No special place, just as long as California is the place to be, win­ ter or summer. it is a warm cli­ The climate out mate and not there is moderlike it is here ate all year now. I'd like round. But this some place in New York cold the West Indies snap is nothing where it is not new to ~me. 1 was too expensive bora in Wyoming and, as I said, where it goes to it's warm. But SO below, and be­ since I am re­ tired, there's not much chance of lieve me, then you can complain doing that kind of traveling now. of the cold. » ^ Michael Lynn, fireman: Give me John Ally, earpenfen I would Montreal any time, cold weather like to spend all of my winters or hot weather. in . Puerto Rico, Montreal is a re­ where it is a sort town, and warm 87 degrees. even in the win­ New York is ter, it's one of much too cold the best I've during the winbeen in. I like -ter. In fact, I snow, and there would even pre­ is plenty of it fer a Persian there, as there Gulf run right is here now. now to get out ^ of this climate. I just don't like William Hommel, AB: New York, cold weather. 5 degrees or not. I was bom here X X and, like most real New York­ Joseph Pnclisl, OS: ers, I just prefer this town to any other. It is cold here now and I would like to be Anywhere, able to ship out Just as long "to some warmer as It's climate, but that warm. would not bother me. The Persian Gulf or the northwest, it's still a job. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS February M, 198t LOG No Snow Here, Seattle Boasts SEATTLE—Seafarers on the beach in this area have it all over their brothers In the "wanner" ports of Tampa and New Orleans, reports Jeff Gillette, port agent Here it is February and "we are still awaiting the first snowfall of the winter season." In fact, the climate is such that "we now refer to the port as the banana belt," GiUette said. Shipping did not pick up any over the past two weete. There was only one vessel, the William A. Carruth (Fenn. Trans), paying off and signing on during the period. In tranifit wer<( !tbe Jean LaFitte, Choctaw (Watei^an) and the Alamar and Seamar' (Calmar). This Turkey Bites Back US merchant seamen are ad­ vised to go by the book while on ships in Turkey, since viola­ tions of Turkish customs regula­ tions and other laws—^ven by foreigners — are not treated lightly. Recent cases involving insults to Turkish nationals, customs guards and the Turkish national honor-and dignity cost several seamen almost $500 as well as the time in jail awaiting hear­ ings. Another trio which tried to slip by customs with $30 hid­ den in thiir shoes spent a week in the lock-up and then were fined more than the $30 at stake. Although no SIU men have heen reported involved. Sea­ farers are again cautioned to play It safe and avoid trouble. ' TWO'S COMPANY. in the hold i.T- I ISUALLY, nothing will happen if a Seafarer goes down W J into the hold alone. That doesn't make it a safe practice. Once in o while, something will go wrong, and in thai case it's nice to know that a shipmate is there who will get help. If nobody is available, then qt least somebody who is on deck should be instructed to stand by, or check every couple of minutes to moke sure everything is okay. Of course, the same holds true for going into tanks where ventilation is insufficient or dangerous vapors may have ac­ cumulated. In such Instances, fresh air breathing masks and a stand-by on deck are essential precautions. Whatever the circumstance, it makes sense to take some­ body along and prepare for any emergency that might arise. :# •'a- ' I An SIU Ship Is a Safe Ship 'Vf--,-,:' '.isr ? ,: I i i' -i �rebniMT tt, USI StIAPARERS LOG Pare Five Begin 'Sea-Land' Puerto Rko Run k Waterman Steamship extended its "Sea-Land" trailership service to Puerto Rico yesterday with the sailing of the con­ verted C-2 Bienville from New York. The Beauregard, last of the"^ six former C-2s put into the since withdrawn from the Atlantic and Gulf Puerto Rico Conference, trailership operation, will join which Includes Alcoa, Bull and the Puerto Rico service on March Lykes. However, it .established 18, when it sails from Wilmington, similar rates which include the im­ Del., for NY and then south again portant extras of pick-up and de­ to the Caribbean. Thereafter, there livery service with its own trucks. will be a sailing each Monday from Wilmington and every Thursday from New York. The service will include calls at San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez in Puerto Rico. Coastwise Service Offered Four other converted .ships are in the mainland end of the "SeaGroup of unidentified Del Mar crewmembers ore well-equipped for unexpected winter snow Land" operation, serving New which hit New Orleans during lost cold snap. Photo by Vic Romolo. York, Wilmington, Miami, Tampa, Houston and New Orleans in inte­ grated service. These are the Gateway City, Azalea City, Fairland and Raphael Semmes. Each of the vessels carries 226 SAN FRANCISCO—Final results NEW ORLEANS—The icy blast that carried mountains of snow to all corners of the truck trailer bodies in the holds of the 1958 election for officers of US in recent weeks spread a two-inch-thick white blanket over this city in what was the and on deck which are loaded on the Sailor's Union of the Pacific and off by moveable deck cranes heaviest recorded local snowfall in 60 years. mounted on the ships. The trailers showed a near-record turnout of However, the snow only are detached from truck cabs at 3,961 votes being cast by the mem­ served to heighten the festivi­ the scene encouraged disbelief Powers added, "the docking orders the loading port and then re­ bership. All of the incumbent offi­ ties for the annual Mardi Gras among SIU crewmembers, accord­ were changed to the next day and mounted on other cabs after being cers who ran again were re-elected to office. celebration 10 days ago, and the ing to Joe Powers, ship'a.reporter. the ship went on the hook. But the discharged. "As we approached the sea buoy crew had to be called out to cover parade and other events went on Waterman boasts lower shipping Morris Weisberger, who was as scheduled. In the wake of the to pick up the pilot and enter the the lifeboats and secure them as and handling costs plus speedier elected at a headquarters meeting same storm. Lake Charles was Mississippi we ran- into unusual they were filling with snow. shipment for the "Sea-Land" oper­ last February upon the death of treated to a 1.1 Inches of snow weather," he related. "It was snow­ "Those not on duty were on deck ation over conventional cargo-han­ Harry Lundeberg, was re-elected to and Texas, Florida and other states ing in the Gulf of Mexico at the having snowball fights and taking dling methods. It recently claimed the office of secretary-treasurer pictures ... Both sides of the river that in one voyage of the Gateway with the greatest number of votes around the southern rim of the mouth of the river! "After about an hour the pilot were blanketed in white and Pilot City the total cargo damage was a cast, country got theirs too. 3,876. He was unopposed. The cold spell had Miami Beach was able to board the ship and Town looked like a scene in the dented can of fruit juice in one Assistant Secretary - Treasurer begin a slow trip up the river Northwest." The last time there trailerload. vacationers in the doldrums for a Harry Johnson and-San Francisco hampered by poor visibility due to was a notable flurry of snow here while, but the picture has bright­ Tankers Used Earlier Dispatcher Joe Pohorence, who ened since. As usual,.the worst-hit the heavy snowfall. As a result," was in 1935, he said. The "Sea-Land" service differs were also unopposed, were re­ areas were in the Great Lakes from the innovation introduced by elected with more than 3,000 votes region. New England and upper the company two years ago when each. New York state, where zero tem­ it modified four T-2 tankers to en­ Ontport Officials Elected peratures were commonplace and able them to carry up to 60 trail­ drops to 35 below and even less ers on special platform decks as In the outports, William Arm­ were recorded. On the day of the well a.s their 'regular oil cargo. strong and Geert Pott, were re­ snow. New Orleans had a range of When its subsequent attempt to elected as New York agent ajid 31*-39'. WASHINGTON—The US has announced the signing of a charter 20 more tankers for this patrolman respectively. Pott re­ Shipping all along the Atlantic type of operation was unsuccessful, ceived more than 1,000 votes over and Gulf coast had a rough time, new agreement with Communist Poland providing for an it proposed building brand-new his only opponent, Thomas Master, who tallied 1,366 ballots. Arm­ and one Italian vessel maintained additional $98,000,000 in American aid. trailerships instead. strong was unopposed. the disaster pattern for oreships at This is the second such loan"^ This idea was scrapped 15 this time of year and sank. Twenty- to Poland. Last summer a sim­ relieve a serious food shortage months ago in favor of the much The elections were closer in two crewmen were lost (See stoi^ ilar credit of $95,000,000 was caused by crop failures through­ less costly C-2 conversions. The Portland where incumbent agent on page 16). first of these, the Gateway City, William Benz was faced with two signed between the two coimtries out the year. opponents in Jack Adams and John For the Dei Mar, which was com­ providing Ibr the sale of surplus As part of the surplus farm went into service last October. ing into port here during the snow, farm produc^. Both agreements agreements with foreign nations, Waterman's decision last fall to Massey. Benz was re-elected with involve heavy "50-50" cargo ship­ all of the shipments must come extend its trailership operations to 1,^852 votes to Adam's 740 and ments. under the "50-50" law which re­ Puerto Rico aroused sharp protests Massey's 929. Three port agents, Ragnvald Under the terms of the new quires one-half of the . cargoes to not only from rival shipping firms agreement, the US will extend be carried by American-flag ves­ but from truckers and other shore- Johansen in Seattle, R. C. Ander­ side companies. The company has son in Wilmington and Carl Chris­ $73,000,000 in credit for wheat and sels. tiansen in Honoiulu, did not seek other grains, cottonseed and soy­ re-election. Ed Coester, Gordon A collection of poems and obser­ bean oils and other foodstuffs. Ellis and James Dooley, respec­ This includes $6,700,000 to cover vations written in ports around the tively, were elected to take over world has just been published by the cost of shipping the food. those jobs. Bobby Winters, a member of the Poland will also receive $25,Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. 000,000 in credit from President Called "A Merchant Seaman in Eisenhower's special foreign aid Ports of Call," the book contains fund for the purchase of food impressions of well-known seafar­ processing and farm machinery, ing ports, the people he met there raw materials for leather and tex­ SAN FRANCISCO—Seafarers who are residents of San and impressions of shipmates in tile plants, some light industrial Francisco county and who wish to vote in the coming Cali­ machinery and medical equipment. both prose and verse. Winters, who lives in Brooklyn, The announcement also stated fornia primary elections may register in the Sailor's Union has been shipping out since he was that the Government would be of the Pacific headquarters willing to continue discussions 16. Of primary concern to all union over financial arrangements that building in San Francisco. All members is the proposed "right to would permit the Communist coun­ union members are urged to work" bill which is being promul­ All Hands On Deck try to purchase raw materials and make sure they will be eligible to gated imder the vague title of machineiy to increase her output "Employee-Employer Relations." vote in these elections because of ... What Deck? of consumer commodities. The the "right to work" legislation be­ Like Other Bills NORFOLK—A British steamer shortage of consumer goods is a ing proposed by anti-labor forces Although not called a wreck law, was brought into here under major problem In Poland. throughout-the state. the bill has all of the fundamental tow, minus a few combustible The Department of Agriculture All residents who wish to reg­ principles of such laws. It outlaws items, including its hatch covers. has also announced increased au­ ister may do so in room 109 of requirements that a man join a The freighter Peterland had run out of fuel en route to Nor­ thorizations of sale of surplus food the SUP headquarters building union, or that the company-bire its folk and tried to get up steam products to Turkey and India. from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Mon­ workers through the recognized by burning the covers and some Turkey is to receive $400,000 worth day through Friday. New r^i- bargaining representatives. The chaim. It had to call for a tug of butter and $1,300,000 worth of dents, those who are currently reg­ bill knocks out the closed shop, the anyway, rather than burn every­ cheese while about $25,000,000 in istered but have moved, changed union shop, maintenance of mem­ their name, or wish to change their bership and any obligation to sup­ ihimYceK INMMxe thing in sight that was inflam­ grain will go to India. The sale of grain to India was party, should.do this before April port a union. It also forbids the mable. l2l6i-BAtfuaie authorized., .in an effort to help 10 in order io vote on June 3rd. use of hiring halls. Snow, Cold Greet Gulf Srafarers SUP Elects Weisberger Sec'y-Treas. Big Aid Shipments Headed For Poland Seaman's Poetry Book Published Calif. Unions Conducting Vote Registration Drive SBAPARERS : WRrcfcUL i \ • 1 . Js '''h 1 -••is 11 m -i �SEdPA ragtt MB V V '. ?r LOG Fetoury ies. IfU Oregon Port Hospital Patients Assail Curran Betterment MTDGoal 'Dismal Record' 1'^ SA! NMU President Joseph Curran's snide remarks about the SIU in his attempts to brush off the NMU's inadequate provi­ sion for long-term hospital patients has drawn indignant re­ PORTLAND—Members of the joinders from hospitalized Seafarers. John Driscoll and Maritime Trades Department Port Arthur Lomas, two Manhattan Beach hospital patients, have Council of Portland and vicinity written that in their opinion^ have started a campaign to solve benefits $9.23 per week — and the Curran response points up, some of the serious problems what hospitalized members of the as Lomas put it "the dismal SIU receive — $21 weekly for the plaguing the maritime industry record of poor treatment of duration of the in-hospital period here, the most important of which the less fortxmate members of — Mr. Curran goes up in sihoke is the dredging of the Columbia your union." River. . . . The NMU members here have They were, particularly critical had no increase in extended hos­ In 1936 a bill was passed author­ of indifference to personal needs pital benefits since their plan be­ izing the dredging and maintenance Involved and neglect of new pa­ came operative; and even this fea­ of a 500-foot wide, 35-foot deep tients during the last holiday sea­ ture of their plan was late in get­ channel and a Columbia River bar son. The following are excerpts ting started (1954^1 believe). This dredged to a depth of 40-feet. Later from the letters: is progress? this was amended to provide for a if ^ ^ "As to Mr. Curran's remarks that 40-foot river channel and a 48-foot some SIU members ... are not bar. But while the bar was being getting 'any money'—this I'd like deepened, the river -was "sadly to see. Even when a member of neglected," William Benz, port Group of NMU and SIU Manhattan Beach patients are shown, our Union fails to meet the un­ council chairman said. Benz is port at 1953 meeting at which NMU members protested neglect of usually liberal requirements . . . agent for the Sailor's Union of the that is, when a man might be short their needs. Similar situation exists today. Pacific. "I have been a patient in this 15 or 20 days, seatime, he still is Last year, Benz said, the council hospital since the day it was first given $7 per week even though, same benefits granted to all mem­ sympathy and disgust because of used for treating tubercular US technicaUy, the Plan is imder no bers. This clearly showed deep the shabby treatment they were had to fight to save the port's only thought and a humane attitude ... getting . . . These boys tried to get efficient, dredge, the 30-year-old merchant seamen—June 30, 1950— obligation to him. until the present time. Under ordi­ "Not too long ago the NMU "Quite some time later, when the representation at NMU headquar­ Multomah, when what is actually nary circumstances I pay scant, if membership were told how won­ NMU put its hospital benefits ters by mailing letters and by per­ needed is a new dredge, one capa­ any, attention to the vaporings of derful everything would be when plan Into effect, you did not give sonal contact with your officials ble of dredging between 40 and 50 Mr. Joseph Curran, but when Mr. their welfare plan was taken out the same kind of thought or con­ . . . but were always given the foot depths. Another problem facihg the Curran begins to discuss long term of the hands of the insurance com­ sideration to the less fortunate brush-off ... . . ."These members of your un­ council is the threatened loss of hospital patients, and especially pany. Oh, yeah! Here is an ex­ members of your union. The bene­ those at this hospital, I think I ample of what happened in this fits were smaller than that of the ion were forced to write to the a Navy dry dock which pays out am justified in commenting .... hospital last Christmas. Four NMU SIU and if after meeting the re­ crews of ships asking for 'hand­ over $14 million In wages alone to "Mr. Curran says that 'There are men here who had, in 1955 and quirements of a lengthy question- outs' although none of them were Portland workers. a few patients in Manhattan Beach 1956, received a Christmas check aire, those members who qualified too proud of this measure. They : The council was able to prevent who have been there the biggest of $25 . . . were told that they did were allowed benefits only for a got a few bucks this way which en­ this loss temporarily by bringing abled them to buy a few needed the issue to Secretary of Labor part of their life and they are go­ not qualify arid that further, they period of 13 weeks. If they were confined to the hos­ items and to pay for an occasional Mitchell. ing to stay there. Unfortunately should have not even been given pital longer than this period, it was haircut instead of having to 'bum' they have what is known as a this check in '55 or '56. the hospital social service for this. lengthy illness.' For Mr. Curran's "Because these men did not have ust too bad, they got nothing. "Contrast this to . . . the SIU "You beef that all you get . . . Information, there are no patients the necessary time . . . they receive —^NMU members included—who five dollars per month from a fund whose benefits cover the member is letters 'condemning the hell out have been here for the greater part created from voluntary, donations as long as he is hospitalized ... of us.' What do yon expect Joe, of their lives. And the lengthy ill­ from their seagoing brothers. I see if he has an illness which will re­ letters of praise, letters of thanks ness he refers to happens to be no reference in Mr. Curran's re­ quire a long stay in the hospital for the stvell treatment they have tuberculosis, for which, until the marks which can explain away, he is comforted with the thought received from you? The National (Continued .from page 3) advent of streptomycin in 1945 and not only the experience outlined that he will receive benefits from Maritime Union is not only con­ success, he said, but tlie use of the demned by your membership diere MTD machinery promises a higher the discovery of isoniazid in 1952, above, but why his union and his there on In . . . but held in disrespect by the staff level of achievement in a relatively "While your hospital benefits insurance counsellor cannot make no effective treatment, other than a better contribution than $9.23 a covered your currently dctive mem­ and other personneL Did you ex­ difficult organizing area. bed rest, was available. "Referring to the patients here week to men who face a lengthy bers to some extent what about the pect any other kind of attitude? ... The nature of Lakes operations, —of whom 90 percent are merchant period of hospitalization. Why the old-time members of the National "You claiin that hospital cover­ nvolvihg several months of intense seamen—in so offhanded and in­ NMU is not able to increase this Maritime Union who had been in age for your old-time union mem­ activity and then months of shut­ different a manner, is rubbing it weekly benefit is a bit puzzling hospitals for a number of years? bers would 'break the plan down.' down, has always handicapped or­ In. It goes a long way in explain­ when one considers all the money .. . They were completely ignored. Well the SIU ... is able to do this ganizing operations because of the ing some of those '. . .letters from they were supposed to save by This was Hie most heartless phase . . . and its welfare fund is still dispersal of Lakes workers in the solvent ... so it should not be an winter months. Manhattan Beach condemning the taking their plan away from their of your whole welfare setrup. "You stated that these men 'had economic problem for you. The hell out of us,' to which Mr. Cur­ insurance company." International Unions with repre­ spent the biggest part of their reason is that the humane atti­ sentatives at the meeting included John Driscoll ran makes reference. Some of lives' in a hospital. Of course this tude and regard for all its mem­ the SIU of North America and its these 'unfortunate' members of his ^ 4 is not true . . . Most of these men bers which governs the actions of various affiliates, the Masters Mates union are men who were in the are In their late forties or fifties SIU welfare officials is sadly miss­ and Pilots, Operating Engineers, forefront of the NMU's early strug­ and some older, and they had been ing in the National Maritime Union. Boilermakers, Marine Engineers, gles. That a man . . . should refer hospitalized in some Instances for "To further this statement would Office Employees, Technical Engi­ to the less fortunate members of periods of eight to twelve years, special movies for your hospital­ neers, State,. Coqnty and Municipal his union In such cavalier fashion. but at the time of their being hos­ ized members make a dent in your Employees, International Brother­ Is to my way of thinking, a sad re­ flection of poor taste. "This letter is written in re­ pitalized they had been active welfare fund? Or during the holi­ hood of Longshoremen, Firemen "He then tells the convention... sponse to your attitude ... in re­ members. Their only fault was that days an invitation to all patients and Oilers, Radio Officers and •that there are no plans, either in­ lationship to those members of they had become sick before there who can attend to a big Christmas Graip Millers. Numerous repre­ surance companies or others, that your union who" are hospitalized was such a thing as a welfare plan. Dinner ipresid given by the union sentatives came from,local union "They had not spent the biggest in all ports, a personal greeting affiliates of these internationals in are able to handle this long term ... it contains the view of one who part of their lives in a hospital, card to all patients from union the Lakes airea. , Illness question'. (This was in ref­ has been a patient at the Manhat­ erence to the efforts of the mem­ tan Beach hospital for a long time, but rather . , , the best part of headquarters, a swell Christmas SIU of NA representatives at the. their lives ... a.time,in their lives tree with all the decorations sent meeting wer6 Paul Hall, SlU of bers who are receiving $9.23 per and still incapacitated . . . week as extended hospital benefits "When the SIU inaugurated when they hoped for and expected to each hospital for the patients to NA President; Morris Weisberger, and who have been trying to ob­ their Welfare Plan benefits . . . some assistance fronr the organiza­ fix up and enjoy and along with Secretary-'freasurer of the Sailora tain an increase in this weekly the benefits were for all currently tion to which they belonged . . . their Christmas bonus, an extra Union of the Pacific; Sam Bennett, payment). active members in good standing these guys had grown up with you dividend in the form of a carton Marine Firemen's President; Ray "Has It ever crossed his mind to who were then, or would be, hos­ and your union. Most of them, of cigarettes for all hands—would McKay, President, Brotherhood of inquire how the SIU, or the pitalized. At the same time the . . . who while active had fought all this undermine the financial Marine Engineers and Fred FarMFOW, manage this feature of Union realized that while this plan in picket lineg and beefs, Some of structure of your welfare fund? num, International Representative their welfare programs without covered all currently active mem­ them had shipped out with you "The hospitalized members of for the Great Lakes District. endangering the financial stability bers, there were other members back in the days 'when'. Hut you the SIU receive all of, the, above, of their fundb? Does it tax the in the hospitals,who had been forgot all about that Joe, and along with a personal message of cheer and well wishes from the abilities of the high-priced insur­ there for a number of years and turned your back on them. Sign Name Qn ance counsellors ... to come up who, did not qualify for the bene­ "I lived with these guys in the representative of the SIU Welfare LOG Letters hospital for a long time, . . . and department ... There is always with a realistic approach to this fits ... problem? For obvious reasons the LOG "These men had heen forced to they are all good buddies of mine close, personal contact at all times "For the past several years, terminate their association with because illness makes no distinc­ between the patients and the Un­ cannot print any letters ' or these men who are the recipients the Union as active members owing tion. We v/ere all seamen together ion .. . Joe that personal touch other communications sent in of this $9.23 weekly payment have to illness . . , They had, as you in drydock, each with an equally means a whole lot to a bunch of by Seafarers unless the author' been told . . . the same old time- described 'a lengthy illness.' The tough break ... If there was any hospitalized seamen ... it makes signs his name. Unsigned worn excuses 'we have not fallen SIU did not abandon these less for­ distinction it was an economic one them feel that they still -'belong.' anonymous letters will only down on this job, that we are work­ tunate members, most of whom . . . we received our benefit cash This is something that along with wind up in the 'waste-basket. ing on it' and 'it takes time'. . . had been with the Union since its each and every week, while those adequate cash benefits, your mem­ If circumstances justify, »the bership in. the bospi^l have never LOG will withhold a signature ' ; . . Whenever NMU members early growth, but went to bat for poor guys got nothing. on riequest. v j',.,-.a, them and created a 'Special Bene­ "We've shared cigarettes and . in­ received ..." mentto® the Arthur Lomas ^ they receive for extended ms^tal fits' clause . . « giving th'em tiie cidentals ... and we also ishared 'Same Old Excuses..,' MTD Sets Lakes Drive 'Always Get Brush-OH' IV' It;:,' ' i'SI • iSv IS:;: Ife- ife:! . • .' • • �rebnurjr 28, IMtt TOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Tage Sevea SEAFARERS , LOG Del Monte Pet Heads For Zoo NEW ORLEANS—Bringing home souvenirs comes naturally to Seafarers. Take the case of the crew of the SS Del Monte diming her recent voyage to West Africa, which re­ sulted in a new acquisition for the New Orleans zoo. While anchored at a port in-^, Angola, some of the crew By Sidney Margolius was passing the time watching native fisherman working their nets between boats in the harbor. Sud­ March Buying Calendar This winter wage-earners are having a struggle simply to keep up denly several of the fishermen with the costs of food and shelter, with some meat prices Jumping as started making a fuss over their much as five or ten cents a week recently. The stubbornly high prices catch. They had encircled a school In the face of declining employment and wages are an omen that the of fish and caught a baby seal in present recession is going to be stiffer and longer than many realize. the middle of their net. The seal was tearing the net to Moderate-income families are going to feel the effect of this reces­ sion for some time as they, pull themselves out of new cash debts in­ pieces when engine utility H. Menz curred in this period of spotty employment. US families increased and assistant engineer J. Thornton their personal borrowing of cash loans a whopping nine-tenths of a Jumped into a work boat that was over the side and went to the fisher­ billion dollars in tho last recorded 12-month period. Besides meat, another big problem this year is the stiff price of men's aid. "We got the net wrapped around milk. That milk's price is artificially rigge^ at high levels in many the seal so we could pick him up large cities is, shown by the noticeable cost difference in different and put him into our boat," Menz cities. You may pay as little as 19 cents a quart, and as much as 30.6 said. "The fishermen wanted to cents, depending on where you live kill him, but we immediately and whether the price in your area thought of bringing him back to Is fixed artificially by Federal-State the States." The fishermen did not care what marketing agreements. was done with him, provided he Del Monte's pet seal poses v/ith favorite menu item. Rshermen Families in New York, Boston, was not put back into the water to who netted it in Angola gave it to Seafarers who brought it back to Philadelphia and Chicago pay the New Orleans zoo. stiffest prices of 30.6 cents, 30, 28.5 ruin their nets, he said. "In fact, and 28.3 respectively, compared to when we told them we were going a national average of 25.8. At 27 to bring him back to the States and put him into a zoo, they gave us cents, milk also carries an extra 300 pounds of fish to feed him dur­ -premium in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati ing the voyage." and Baltimore. In free-market The crew made a cage out of a Minneapolis, families pay only 19.3 cents for this basic food for their chain locker which was then filled with water.-Menz acted as BR to children. The auto industry especially is the seal throughout the voyage, WASHINGTON—^The TMT Carib Queen will be offered being hard hit this year as wage- changing the water twice daily and earners are forced to devote a feeding him eight fish a day. "At for sale on March 4 to satisfy a mortgage default of ap­ larger part of their income to basic first he nipped me," Menz said, proximately $4 million on a Government-guaranteed mort­ necessities. Already the industry "but I've got him quite tame now.!' gage. The sale of the vesselscrew has presented the seal has an inventory of 800,000 cur­ to The came after the owners were tional funds to meet debts and the rent-year cars on hand. This is 24 city. Audubon Park Zoo in this unsuccessful in raising addi- carry on the trailership operation. percent more than last year at this time. Oddly enough. Maritime Ad­ There are some scattered price cuts helpful to moderate-income ministrator Clarence Morse said famiiies. For the first time in years, manufacturers have cut the price that it was company losses "play­ of carpeting. The cut is only three percent but still of some help. ing the market" which precipitated Other price cuts are noticeable on lumber and plumbing equipment, the company's bankruptcy. TMT some heating equipment and cotton textiles, with scattered reductions had owned some 57,750 shares of on gasoline and fuel oiL Belianca Aircraft at the time the Here are tips on March buying trends and opportunities: Over 2,000 memben of Textile committee were discharged, the mortgage was granted in Decem­ HOUSING: The business recession is forcing a cut in the price of Workers Local 713, Fredericks­ rest of the members struck the ber, 1956. At that time, the stock mortgage money after five years of steadily-advancing rates. The new burg, Va., have voted to contribute plant. Negotiations have been car­ was selling' at $30.50 a share. trend is most noticeable in the East, where many lenders have cut the a dollar a week to assist 300 strik­ ried on intermittently since then. Subsequently, Belianca stock interest rate to 5Ab percent, although a few savings and loan associa­ ing workers at the Virginia Shoe The TWUA has charged the com­ folded like an accordion with a tions still insist on 6.^In the West and South, the rate still holds close Corp. in that city. The shoe work­ pany with deliberately delaying leaky bellows when it was revealed to 6. But the leveling-off in mortgage costs has come too late to help ers voted to affiliate with the Tex­ the negotiations, that the company had been "raid­ wage-earners who by and large now are completely priced out of the tile Workers Union of America t ed" by a high-powered stock mar­ last September. In January, when housing market. A new eonventlon for the Dis­ ket manipulator who had worked The trend now is back to renting. This is a significant reversal of 42 members of the Union's shop tillery, Rectifying and Wine Work­ himself into commanding position the big movement to home ownership that occurred after World War ers Union has been set for Wash­ in the firm. When TMT got to un­ II, when many families found monthly payments on a house cost less ington on April 9th, 10th and 11th. loading its shares, they were sell­ than rent. But in the period from 1950-56, costs of home ownerships Peter McGavin, special assistant to ing at $5.50 to $6. Morse estimated and operation soared 39 percent compared to a rise of 22 percent in AFL-CIO President George Meany, the company lost $800,000 in this and monitor of the Distillery Work­ transaction alone. The- Carib Queen rentals. Now in many cases it's again relatively cheaper to rent, and more builders are beginning to put up rental units this year. ers Union, said that new officers then suffered a costly breakdown will be elected and steps taken to at sea which was the final financial The best chance of finding moderate rentals is in garden-type de­ comply with the clean up orders blow to the company. velopments, moderately-priced elevator buildings and converted apart­ issued by the Federation. A previ­ ments in older dwellings, rather than in one-family houses which are Beilanca trading has been sus­ ous "cleanup" convention last No­ pended for some time now by the in lowest supply. WASHINGTON—The Maritime AIR CONDITIONEBS: Room coolers will be cheaper this spring. A Administration has awarded a vember turned into a near-riot Securities and Exchange Commis­ carryover of three-quarters of a million units or more, from the cool $25,000 contract to General Dy­ when former Distiilery President sion after an investigation of the summer of 1957, is forcing down prices to as much as $25 below a year namics to study the practicality Joseph O'NeiU stormed the plat­ manipulations involved in "milk­ ago. Many high-capacity coolers are available around the $250-$275 of building a submarine tanker for form in an attempt to take controi ing" the company. of the convention. McGavin and a level this year. The Carib Queen went into servCommercial use, probably with an group of delegates adjourned the ice last spring as the first true The big promotion this year is for low-priccd portable air conditioners atom-power plant in mind. meeting. roli-on roll-off ship in the deep which cost less than $200. But we must warn that these may prove dis­ Under the terms of 4he contract. 4" t sea trade. She made a couple of appointing. These lightweight models weighing under 100 pounds can General Dynamics, the builders of An 82-day waRkont by 6,000 trips for the Military Sea Transportbe moved from room to room. You simply set the unit in the window, the first nuclear-powered sub­ extend its telescoping side panel and tighten two screws. You can marine, the Nautilus, has six workers in nine pulp and paper Service to demonstrate the efficacy even get wheeled carts to facilitate moving. But the new portable cool­ months within which to complete mills in British Columbia has end­ of carrying wheeled Army trucks ed with the signing of a new con­ and cargoes overseas for instant ers have only limited cooling capacity. Most will not do a satisfactory its study. cooling Job in a large room or where you have extreme heat conditions. Two other nations have expressed tract providing substantial wage discharge. On a later trip the ves­ Much of the disappointment with air conditioners bought in recent interest in underwater vessels. One and benefit increases. Members of sel suffered its engine room break­ years is due to the exaggeration of cooling capacity by salesmen and English company has signed a the Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill down and went in for extensive re­ dealers. This is especially true of the recently-introduced 7V^-amp study contract with a Swiss firm of Workers and the United Paper- pairs. Morse said the Carib Queen models, which draw only 110-120 volts and don't require the heavy- navel architects for a six-month maker and Paperworkers Union will get a general increase of 71^ should have a market value of duty 220-240 volt wiring needed by 10 and 12-amp models. study on the commercial use of To Judge the capacity of air conditioners and compare values in dif­ nuclear-powered submarines, while percent retroactive to last July 1, about $3ti million. A footnote to the Carib Queen ferent makes, find out the BTU rating. This is a more reliable yard­ a Japanese firm has announced ex­ and another 2 percent increase this stick than the "horsepower" or "ton" rating. For example, a one- periments on undersea tankers, but July. Mechanics will receive an sale is the news that the Senate horsepower 7^-amp unit may have only 6800 BTU cooling capacity, denied it was considering the additional five cents an hour. A Foreign Commerce Committee has night shift diiferential of seven approved a bill which would per- > compared to 9800 for a one-horsepower 12-amp wit. Both models cost use of nuclear power. mit subsidized ship operators to in­ the same. - The only saving in the lower amp model may be in wiring. According to "Jane's Fighting cents was also negotiated. vest reserve funds in common Many air conditioners also claim to have two cooling capacities; Ships," the US has alrea^ devel­ t stocks. "power cooUng" for daytime and "quiet cooling" for night. All they oped a submarine tanker of sorts. The 1958 exhibition of the AFLreally.have is a two-speed fan. This gives you quieter opieratioh at The former Navy submarine Gua- CIO Union-Industries show wiil be night, but also, less cooling capacity at the "quiet" spqed because the vina was converted in 1950 into a held in the Music Hall, Cincinnati, fan moves less cold aih submarine tanker. In the course of Ohio. This will be the 20th anni­ One new feature offered by at least two makers (Fedder-Quigan and the conversation, the vessel's beam versary of the giant labor-manage­ Westinghouse) is a heat-pump air-conditioner at $30 more than the was increased from 27-to 37 feet. ment exhibition, which was first same cooler without this device. It enables the cooler to be used as Exterior tanks for bulk liquids held in that same auditorium 20 a heater in the winter months. years ago. were added. Seafarer's Guide To Better Buyiug M •t i •J _ T'j'J I Stock Speculation Helped Wreck TMT, Morse Says LABOR ROUND-UP MA Orders Studies On Sub Tanker m fdl •.yl ' I *I I ,.-ti •TI • •.-•ill '.Sl �* , -. ,V- ^ 'i , *"n\- UNIONS - ' • • " "w . "Thfi It thi'fourtk of# toriof,.#n can trad# Mnions to appear In tho' SEAFARERS LOG. Tho earlei li presenting a cross section of America's trade unions and their membership. fn#7 Association Of Machinists '^' ."i V .-•n< ^ J The International Association of Machinists was formed 76 years ago by d group of 19 machinists In Atlanta, Georgia. In those 70 years It has grown to one of America's largest unions with a membership just under one million. 'Its membership Is organised Into 2,090 local lodges, 164 districts and 39 state councils. The membership distribution Is widespread in railroads, aircraft, air transport, printing press manufacture, machine tooh aytomotive rapolr and In the missile and rocket fields; The union publishes d weekly tabloid-style newspaper. "Hie Machinist," that has long been one of the nation's outstanding labor popers.^ Al J. Hayes has been International president of the lAM since 1949.' The union's headquarters ore In oh lAM-owned building at 1300 Connecticut Avenue, Washington 6, DC. •. As a result of the increasing com­ INETEEN southern Railroad plexity and skills required in many machinists huddled in a loco­ industrial processes, the lAM's motive pit in Atlanta in 1888 membership has shown its greatest were the beginning of the now giant growth in the past nine years, go­ Intarnational Association of Ma­ ing from a little more than 500,0^00 chinists. From this original begin­ members in 1949 to nearly a mil­ ning as a craft union on the rail­ lion today. roads, the development of the Machinists union has kept pace To serve this membership, the with the development of the ma- ' IAM is constantly expanding its chine in America's economy. activities. The union's Washington headquarters includes the follow- ; Today, JAM is the largest union ing departments: health and medi­ in the aircraft and guided missiles cal, legal, research, editorial and industry, in auto mechanics, the public relations, educational and machine tool industry, on airlines, legislative. in the business machines industry and one of the largest on the rail­ Traditionally, lAM has been a roads and among Government blueleader in developing joint appren­ collar workers. Its membership is ticeship programs. It is also tack­ employed by almost 15,000 differ­ ling the growing problems of help­ ent firms in the US and its territor­ ing to retrain union members dis­ ial possessions, and in Canada. placed by constantly-accelerating mechanical and technological ad­ The diversity of I AM-c6vered em­ vances. ployment ranges from the .produc- > ^ Now a leading member of the tion of the Vanguard satellite and AFL-CIO family, the IAM first the electronic computer ,Univac to joined the AFL back in 1895. For a specialized employment in atomic period of five years in the forties energy installations and thousands it was out of the AFL, but rejoined of machine shop operations. It ne­ in 1950. lAM's , President Hayes gotiates both for huge industrial was' active m the negotiations ' units of many thousands of mem­ which led to the merger of thebers and for highly-skilled craft AFL-CIO in 1955. units as well. N >• • •/• 4^' Impressive headquarters building in Washington is ten stories of rein­ forced concrete faced with marble. Union occupies about 60 percent of space, rents out rest. fee mwi'--" te-; ;• a;:': Union members are directly involved In such "^afnour'' pirdducts as giifded';^:^^^^^ The JAM is hbW actively promoting an apprenticeship program ~ xoissiles. rockets ahd^ sSteUitesV lAM members: alirb 'shp^ here bn'^NikO >'in'this industry where skills, aref at a premium because of-tho higb-pre''short r«n'In involv^'--' •' s Santa Monica ' '''''cisioil'workhuinShin cision workmanship involv^; ' '' �Febnury ». Itn SEAFARERS LOG Pare NIM s1 Aircraft maintenance men at National Airlines are among a group of 37 airline units which are imder lAM contracts, assuring safe and efficient airline service on world-wide routes. Traditional machine shop work Is represented by machinist Louis Heidtke, threading a shaft for a pitch machine at Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee. "I -'M --JS •i Proportion of women members has increased sharply since World War II. Th^e work on shop assembly line of Canadian Aviation Electronics doing intricate work OQ radio control panels with complex circuits. lAM's initial activity was in the railroad industry. These men work in New York Central repair shop in Harmon, New York. �Pace Tea SEAFARERS LOG CanadaStriteAwaitsElectionOutcome MONTREAL—A break in the eight-month strike deadlock between the SIU Canadian District and the government-owned Canadian National Steamships, Ltd., now appears to hinge on the outcome of the Canadian general elections next month. Meanwhile, SIU pickets have the eight strikebound shipping. Two of the ships were plans direct fortnightly service to involved in collisions while an­ Jamaica to supplement its regular | ships locked up tight in Hali­ chored in Halifax harbor. sailings via Nassau, Santiago, Cuba, fax. The strike has attracted world­ wide labor support due to company strikebreaking tactics that included tlie transfer of the ships to Trini­ dad registry. The walkout originally began last July 4, but with nationwide ballot­ ing barely a month away, the CNS beef has turned into a political is­ sue. Observers now expect that ris­ ing unemployment and the decline in Canadian trade dramatized by the CNS beef may well determine whether the Conservative govern­ ment of Prime Minister John F. Diefenbacher will stand or fall. The elections are called for March 31. Magazine Raps Gov't Support for the Canadian Dis­ trict in the lengthy dispute recently came from an unexpected source when a Canadian magazine pub­ lished a stinging attack denouncing CNS and the government officials who approved the transfer gim­ mick. The magazine "Saturday Night" said there can be no excuse for transferring a steamship line owned by the people of Canada to the sovereignty of a foreign nation ... To give the excuse of a wage dispute is even worse. "What we are saying, in effect," the article pointed out, "is that we recognize that colored seamen are not entitled to the wages paid to white seamen and that we arte go­ ing to man our ships with 'cheap'_ labor to beat down the deihands of our own Canadian seamen." The article was entitled: "Our Merchant Marine Sold Down The River." Only Ig Ships Left It ridiculed the wisdom of gov­ ernment-supported moves that have whittled the Canadian-flag deep-sea fleet down to 18 ships. CNS was the last major ocean-go­ ing fleet under Canadian registry as a result of prior transactions which shifted the bulk of the Cana­ dian fleet to British registry. "Saturday Night" said the trans" fer of CNS ships to Trinidad to es­ cape the demands of the Canadian SIU was the "lowest point ever reached by Canadian National Steamships" in which what it char­ acterized as "its long and often politically chequered history" since 1892. "We are no sixth-rate bank­ rupt little power to be shucking off our responsibilities by any such cheap expedient," the magazine added. 20 Percent Bemand Following an impasse in nego­ tiations that began in the fall of 1956, the Canadian District struck CNS last July to back up an al­ ready-reduced 20 percent wage in­ crease demand. The company finally came up with a two-step 15 percent pay package on October 15, 1957, and then moved to trans­ fer the ships outright when the men rejected it. It followed through on its take-it-or-leave-it threat with jfovemment approval. CNS is a government-owned sub­ sidiary of Canadian National Rail­ ways, and operates between Canada and the West Indies. Wages for ABs on the ships are $204 per month. Unsuccessful in efforts to im­ port crews of strikebreakers from England or the West Indies when Canadian and world labor groups boycotted the fleet, the ccnnpany manned five of them with officers and moved them from here to Hali­ fax to Join three others already there. They were suhsequest^ shifted to nearby Bedford Basin to eRmJnate them as a hazard to other With the fleet still idled, another Canadian operator last week an­ nounced a stepped-up service to the West Indies on a year-round basis. Saguenay Shipping, Ltd., and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. ' This will provide a sailing every week, operating from Montreal in the summer months and from Halifax during the winter. SEAFARERS IN ACTION Delegates and steward depart­ ments make the difference on a happy ship. From the looks of things, it will be a good trip for the men .on the Steel Chemist. "There Have been no beefs so far," is the re­ port, and with the steward de„ . partment on this Kaufman si,ip "eveiyone should put on a lot of weight." Besides boasting of good cooks and bakers, the ship also has a fine ship's delegate handling matters. The crew persuaded "Harry Kauf­ man to continue as ship's delegate and gave him a sound vote of thanks for a job well done." t- i- We have heard of men catching old shoes, tires, anchor chains, or even themselves while fishing, but we think thjs Is one for the books. According to Walter ZulesU, ship's delegate on the Yorkmar, the ship was cruising along at a "hot nine knots" when steward W. Aycock gave out with the familiar "fish on the line" cry. Mouths started watering as a num­ ber of the crew rushed to the side to see what would be on the menu. Sorry to report but Aycock was anticipating too much. We don't know how it happened, but, there on the end of the line, was not a fish, but a hungry gooney bird. We're not implying that fish din­ ners are well liked on the ship, but that bird was just as disap­ pointed as was the crew. 4" 3^ Among delegates who rated votes of thanks were those on the Morning Light, Steel Chemist, and the CS Miami. Special thanks went to the dele­ gates on the Kyska. John C. Brady, who han­ dles the job of ship's delegate; C. Jones for the deck department; C. Dyer from the black gang and N. West, who represents the steward department, ere doing a fine job in those positions. Your Gear.. for ship .. .for shore Whatever you need, m work or dress geor, your SIU Sea Chest has It. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sporf Coafs Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras luggage the 4^ SEA CHEST Febnianr tS, liH •ALTORI (Ore Nav.), Jan. 1— Chairman, J. WIta; Sacratary, J. erlmat. Shlp'a fund Sll.U. No baafa. men to be sent to proper deck wheR Joining ship. Discuaaion re: lncrea» ing stpres in aiop cheat. No' LOOS being received from headquarters. Re­ quest company issue mailing addraseas. 34 hrs. prior to sailing. JOHN a. KULUKUNDIS (Martit), Jan. 11—Chairman, 1.. Varkti Sacratary, R. Carraway. Dlaputad ot to bo aettlad at payoff. X,aunch aarvlea PILTORI (OrsiTjM. liUchalrman, payment to, bo made at payoff. Ona C. Meorai Secretary, R. DaBelMlare. man mlasad ship. Ona man hospital­ New delegate elected. One man miss­ ized. Some disputed ot to be settled ed ship. Request to Bx ports in fire­ at payoff. No LOGs received in SVi men and wipers' roomr. months. Request they be maUed to ANGELINA (Buli), Jan 13—Chair, ship when on a Ions run. Draw list to be sumitted to capt. before arrival man, H. Phult; Sacratary, p. Latorra. in states. Vote of thanks to brothers Vote of thanks to steward dept. for on Robin Line for good Job. preparation and serving of Christmas dinner. POROTHY (Bull), Dec. 15—Chalrmanr W. Meson) Secretary, A. Wil­ ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), Jan. If liams. One man hospitalized. Due' —Chairman, J, Brasfleld) Secretary, to receive wages. One man missed R. Poole. Beefs settled. Master de­ cided on breaking and setting watches. Wiper fined $10 for not performing sanitary. Motion to have meeUngs on week-ends if possible. Ch. cook elected delegate. New reporter and treasurer elected. Fund to be started by donations. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Jan. S— Chairman, D. Knapp; Secretary, E. Bartlett. Creek an mail in - port. Ship's fund $21.21. Vote of thanks to men for remaining on Job during Robin Line beef. See patrolman about obtaining new washing ma­ chine. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Observe quiet-When using ma­ chine. ^ CANTIGNY (Cities Service), Jan 10 —Chairman, J. McCain; Secretary, D. ship. Ship saUed with insufficient water—to see patrolman. Delegate wished to resign. Requested to re­ main as he is doing fine Job. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Sestrain), Jan. 35—Chairman, F. Miller; Secretary, R, Hannibal. One man missed chip In Texas. Ship's fund S84.0S. Few hours disputed ot. Report accepted. Dis­ cussion concerning ice cream. MARYMAR (Calmer), Jan. S—Chair­ man, G. Craggs; Secretary, D. (FLeary. Ch. steward'^ removed due to liiness. Agent settled few beefs pertaining to ot and draws. Two men missed ship. Beef regarding quality of stores put aboard. Condition rectified. Mother of member passed away— collection made. Vote of thanks to steward for fine food and service. Beef regarding oiler and watches. Reports accepted. Discussed Robin Une ships and importance of regain­ ing same. Also the written off policy of deceased Seafarers' famUies and relieving them of financial responsi­ bility. Ail repair lists to be submit­ ted to patrolman. Mate not issuing enough soap. Oilers to use shaft al­ ley to steering engine room. Lights burned out. Screen door knobs re­ moved—gang uses outside ladders to get to wheel. Draws were above par. DEL VIBNTo"^t^ss.), Jan. IS— Chairman, F. Flatck; Sacratary, I. Brown. Two men left behind as result of injuries in Santos. Repair list taken cars of. No beefs. One man paid off in SA because of death in family. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for boUday menus. MORNING LIGHT (Watarman), Jan. 13—Chslmssr., A. Jarauld; Seeralary, W. Morsa. Two" men missed ship in Ban Juan. Geared turned over to patrolman. Ship's fund S3S. Few beefs. Reports sMepted. Delegate resignod. Did fine Job. Vote of thanks to delegate. New delegate elected. New treasurer elected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Jan. IS—Chairman, W. Worthlngton; Sec­ retary, E. Police. No beefs. Good steward dept. Reports accepted. Delegate remaining—given vote of thanks for Job well done. Refrigera­ tor not working. Request for coke. MesshaU to bs kept clean. Engine room door starboard side needs re­ pairing. SANTORE (Ore Nav.) Jan. 19— Chairman, T. Connell; Secretary, J. Mahalov. Smooth trip—^no beefs. Members not compelled to sign foul weather document, which is for their own benefit. Reporter resigned. Ship's fund $31.66. Two men getting off. Report accepted. New reporter elect­ ed. New refrigerator to be put aboard at payoff for night pantry No complaints re: untidiness of night pantry—condition, fair. Jones. One man missed ship—turned in at Norfolk at payoff. Need new washing machine. OCEAN DINNY (Overseas), Jan Chairman, E. Yancy; Secretary, J. Heldt. Ship's fund S9.1S. Report ac­ cepted. New delegate elected. EMILIA (Bull), Jan. 1«—Chairman, D. FIshar; Secretary, R. Jepskl. One man hospitalized in San Juan. Head­ quarters notified. Ship's fund 016.39.-Radio operator to put out news. Ask patrolman about clinic visits on Sat-' urday. Steward to be in attendance at aii meats. FLORIDA STATE (Ponco Products), Jan. II—Chairman, J. McCranle; Sec­ retary, M. Gaddy. Ship's fund $24.27. Need sink and basin stoppers. Dis­ cussion on steaks—when prepared to order to be cut smaller. ' CS MIAMI (Cities Service), Jan. 11— Chairman, H. Jones; Secretary, AJanes. One man hospitalized in Sasebo. Headquarters notified. Disputed ot. Eng. dept. beef—to be referred to hdqtrs. Vote of thanks to deiegate. New delegate elected. Beefs not to be taken topside. Hen gei.:ing off ship for hospital to notify dept. dele­ gate. All beefs to be settled in friendly maimer. Beer will be ob­ tained in Singapore. DEL NORTE (Miss), Jan. 19—Chair­ man, H. Crane; Secretary, D. Claussan. One days subsistance for no air-condi­ tioning on previous voyage referred to patrolman—still pending. Roll-away beds to be InstaUed in hospiUl. Wash­ ing machine repaired. Movie machine repaired. Ship's fund $10. Motion to obtain ten movies per voyage. Motion to donate $2 per man toward ship'a fund. Sew delegate elected. Return books to Ubrary. PACIFIC CLOUD (Trrmping Agen­ cies), Dec. 31—Chairman, B. Drain; Secretary, J. Morrison. One man ' missed ship; one man hospitalized. Few hours disputed ot. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. for good chow and service. Repair list to be turned in by each delegate. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Sestrain), Jan. 19—Chairman, C. Cppanhalmer; Secretary, V. Ratcllff. One man missed ship. Safety meeting to be held. Letter sent to Log for pocket books.' Coat and glass case wUl be delivered to brother. Pay vouchers should have new deductions to SS No. Have tax forms for 1997 tax info. Ship's fund $22.92. One man missed ship in NY. Reports accepted. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Sestrain), Jan. 33—Chairman, J. Cola; Secretary, C. Ollvar. Vote of thanks to steward for fine cooperation. New delegate elected. Discussion on serving watch Uttle earlier. KYSKA (Watarman), Jan. 13— Chairman, C. Hestetter; Secretary, STEEL KING (Isthmian), Oct. 35— Cnalrmait, r. Fasaluk; Secretary, T. Ralnay. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $14.70. Report accepted. Request meetings be held on Sundgys. Twelve men ill with flu. Nov. 7—Chairman, F. Fasaluk; Sec­ retary, T. Ralnay. BR's work not aatisfactory. Ship'a fund $14.06 Report accepted. Discussion On changing BR to another Job to satisfaction ot crew and dept. head. Do not throw trash on deck. Jan. 5—Chairman, P. Fasaluk; Sec­ retary, J. Lawton. Reporta accepted. . Motion to change foCsle with black gang to atew. dept. Crew agrees to keep present shipping hours—satis­ factory to all. Steward to supply cleaning gear when necessary. See captain about obtaining two cartona of cigarettes a wSek and to change black gang foc'ales with steward dept. Repair list to be taken up with dele­ gates. Crew had Merry Christmas and Happy New Year—enjoyed by aU. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELO (Bleomflald), Jan. S—Chairman, R. HImmal; Secretary, L. Relnchuck. Ship's! fund StM. New delegate elected. New VALLEY FORGE (Panlnsular Nav.), Jan. 15—Chalrgian, D. Falrce; Sacra­ tary, F. Jonas. Slop chest stores wiU bs purchased in next port, if possible. Running hot and cold water situation bad. Lack of transportation to and from ship. Some welding repairs made, Steward end cooks doing baker's work due to baker's illness. Some minor beefs. Report accepted. Baker's work to be caiiled on by Meward and cooks. Keep bathrooms orderly. DEL SOL (Mlu.),^an. 13—Chair­ man, J. Lesion; Secretary, W. Sim­ mons. New wringer installed on washing machine. Fine deck dept. Cooperation urged to have good clean ship with no beefs,, etc. Ship's fund $39. Purchased books and magazines. Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Launch service not available, particularly West Africa. Penalty clause should be included for same. Discussion on new feeding system; benefits of new medical center in Gulf. Members urged to go for visit. Vote of thanks to officials for fins Job in Robin Line vote. DOROTHY (Bull), Jan. 13-Chairman, E; Wheeler; Secretary, A. Wil­ liams. Delegate to find out about steward. One man missed ship. R. Masters. Disputed ot on launch service questionable.' To be taken up . with patrolman Bad launch service due to rough weather. Vote of thanks to delegates. Two men logged. Some disputed ot. Use cover on washing madiine. Men getting off to strip bunks, leave foc'sles clean. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. �Fetouoy 2S, 1958 SEAFARERS rage neraa LOd' Strike Benefits Taxable, Federal Court Declares 'The Job Ahead' MILWAUKEE—Striking workers already beset by the problem of making ends meet have been handed another headache by a Federal District Coiurt judge here. Reversing a jury decision" tification last October. It has been last November, Judge Kenneth picketing since then to protest not Grubb ruled a week ago that only the company's refusal to bar­ union strike benefits are taxable gain but the workings of a Federal income rather tban gifts. The labor law that upholds strike­ switch came in'a case involving the breaking. four-year-old United Auto Work­ President Eisenhower last month ers' strike against the Kohler Com­ urged repeal of the disputed sec­ pany, manufactiu-ers of plumbing tion 9 (c) (3) in his labor message to Congress. He had called it a law fixtures. In another case indicative of the "licensing union-busting" back in rough times in store for union 1952 when he was campaigning for strikers these days, the National his first term, bilt nothing has been Labor Relations Board has cailed done about it yet. the United Rubber Workers on the The tax case here, dating back carpet once again. A hearing has to 1954, arose when a member of been set for March 4, at which the UAW Local 833 listed $565.54 re­ union will be asked to explain its ceived from the union in food continuing picketing and promo­ vouchers, clothing and rent pay­ tion of a consumer boycott against ment as a gift on his Federal in­ the O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation come tax return. He was later as­ sessed $108 plus interest on the in Winchester, Va. basis of this "income," paid it and The Rubber Workers' case pro­ then took the case to court. vides a classic example of the he won the jury decision, weird labor relations procedure theAfter Government held up his re­ made possible by the 1947 Taft- fund pending the outcome of a re­ Hartley Act. The O'Sullivan strik­ quest that Judge Grubb review the ers now face additional penalties jury's ruling and issue a directed because the issues in their strike verdict. The judge overturned the against the company since 1956 jury verdict last week. His decision have been completely obscured by is expected to be appealed. means of a T-H provision stacked against striking union members. This provision is section 9 (c) (3) of the act which permits strike­ breakers to vote in plant elections but bars strikers "who are not en­ titled to reinstatement." The endresult is that the strikeb'reakers are given the power to determine or not there will be union ^ Anybody who has been on the Lakes knows that organizing whether representation at a plant. The orig­ ships in the highly seasonal trade there is a tough proposition. inal plant workers walking the But it can be done, as the SIU Canadian District and the SIU bricks outside are not oniy frozen Great Lakes District have demonstrated on various occasions. out of the plant but have no say Further moves have been made The latest such occasion is the convincing victory of the Great on the representation issue. by Harry Bridges and his Interna­ Lakes District on the hitherto non-union Tomlinson fleet. In the O'Sullivan case, the URW tional Longshoremen's and Ware­ LAKE CHARLES—UsuaUy one That fleet, incidentally, had successfully repelled organizing won an NLRB election among 300 housemen's Union to gain a foot­ workers with only two dissenting hold on the East Coast, a key of the warmer southern ports. Lake efforts in previous years. Charles came into its share of the The Maritime Trades Department, of which all SIU affili­ votes in 1956 and moved to obtain Bridges objective for 20 years. cold weather hitting most of the ates are members, has now established the machinery where­ a regular contract. Faced with the It's been disclosed that Bridges country as over an Inch of snow by member unions of the Department will be able to call on company's refusal to bargain, it has already provided $3,000 in was authorized to call a strike and funds to a newly-formed "Interna­ blanketed the city last week. "It was an odd sight," was the general the joint resources of MTD port councils and a central MTD did so in May. In turn, the com­ tional Hiring Agents, Bosses and committee to carry out their organizing programs. With pany imported strikebreakers, got comment. Supervisors Association," with a Organizing among the various the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the offing, the the plant working again and then pledge of other assistance. " The new MTD program promises faster process in this area than petitioned for decertification of the "donation" was revealed by Ed­ trade unions in the city is continu­ ing in high gear. The Building has been the case heretofore when individual imions had to union. ward T. Fitzpatrick, who is organ­ Trades and Construction Council buck the job strictly on their own. Under T-H, the union was snow­ izing among the 1,000-odd reg­ shut down another non-union out­ ed under by a 288-5 vote for decer- istered dock bosses and superinten­ 4 t fit for the past two weeks, and will dents on the New York piers. continue until they have organized Following this disclosure, it was «U of the members in the industry. revealed that Bridges and some of­ It was a good shipping period Call it what you will, millions of Americans today are not ficials of the International Long­ for the men on the beach. The Rion as concerned with fall-out (radioactive variety) as they are shoremen's Association had drafted (Actium) provided plenty of activ­ program of coopet-ation which with the "fall-off" (economy variety). The US is now con­ a ity when she came out of lay-up would include operation of a joint and took on a full crew. Also in the fronted by everything from a "temporary decline" to a full­ BOSTON — Visiting delegates Washington office, among other area during the period were the CS blown "recession" depending on what you read and who said from French trade unions received items. Baltimore, Winter Hill, Govern­ it. Fitzpatrick had told the New ment Camp, Bradford Island, Bents The only certainty appears to be that we already have 5 an rmexpected surprise last week Fort, Chiwawa, Council Grove and million unemployed and millions more directly affected. when they were invited to tour the York Waterfront Commission that the Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); Whether the jobless flgmre will rise, and how much and how Topa Topa while the vessel was in the $3,000 check was sent to him Val Chem (Heron); Petro-Chem soon, is a matter for debate. But while the word-play goes on, port for servicing. It was felt that by Louis Goldblatt, secretary-treas­ of the Bridges' union, after (Valentine) and Charles Dunaif a great deal could be learned about urer million and their families—representing perhaps one these 5 he wrote several times to Bridges (Colonial). American merchant m^ine by and met with Charles Irving "Velout of every 10 Americans—must cope, like all of us, with the boarding a vessel and watching the steadily-rising prices for everything from diapers to dual- men working under the SIU con­ son, ILWU representative in New York. headlamps. tract. The delegates thanked the 'Velson was called before a House From Washington, from state capitals, come attempts at re­ crew and the membership in the investigating committee in 1953 assuring words. We're told help is around the corner, we must hall here for their courteous atten­ Under the rules of the SIU, have "faith" and "confidence"—the nightmare will somehow tion in explaining the SIU system and declined to answer charges on Communist Party affiliations. He any member can nominate him­ to them. was questioned by a Senate com­ self for meeting chairman, read­ end. Words come pouring out from all sides, all keyed to that ing clerk or any other post that one day in November, still nine months away, when the public Shipping slacked off slightly over mittee in July, 1956, and once the past period. The Government again declined to answer. He faced may be up for election before will have its say. But what cannot be overlooked is that if it is a function of Camp, Bradford Island (Cities Serv­ a contempt action this week for re­ the membership, including ccm(piittees, such as the tallying government to support our defense and to oversee our roads, ice) and the Natalie (Iritercontinen- fusing to talk about his dealings committees, financial commit­ garbage dumps, communications, health, trade, and, bn oc­ tai) paid off and signed on during with Fitzpatrick. Representing Fitzpatrick at the tees and other groups named by casion, even our "morals," in its role of promoting the "gen­ the last two weeks. In transit were the Topa Topa (Waterman), Steel Waterfront Commission session was the membership. eral welfare," why the reluctance right now to assist the job­ Scientist (Isthmian) and the Can- attorney Edward J. Maiament, a Since SIU membership meet­ less and needy? tigny (Cities Service). law partner of William L. Stand­ ing officers are elected at the Why the ready answer "not now, but maybe later" or the ard. Standard was counsel for the The membership wishes to ex­ st^ of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting preoccupation with the means to pay? Surely the empty tend its sympathy to port agent National Maritime Union at the bread-box should head the agenda, not, as in this case, thf James Sheehan and his family on time it and Bridges I^d a. close offices can do so. the death of his brother last week. relationship. ballot-box atone. Bridges In New Bid To 'Invade' NY Lake Charles 'Snowed In' Aciion Bfeeded—Now Throw In For A Meetins Job .X Boston Slow On Shipping /I ' cm 'l| .11 4l| i.l . -4B �SEdrARERS Pa«» TWCITB FebtMiy SI. INI LOG Seafarer^s Sketchbook This series of sketches and cartoons bjr Sea­ farer Norman Maffei reflects some thoughts on 'seamen I have known or suspected of being... There's a lot of truth here, at least in part, and they should provide a laugh, even at our ex­ pense." Maffei is now on the Alamar. I.' r m . "Coffeetime scramble" (right) depicts those Onxious moments, especially on a crowded Liberty, when everybody wants the pot at the same time. WINTER HILL (CItiM S«rvlc«), Jan. II—Chairman, R. Piarce; Sacretary, J. Manning. Beef on chow and ch. cook—to be taken up with patrolman. Disputed ot to be taken up with pa­ trolman. Repair list to be made up. Hold special meeting with patrolman regarding chief cook. DE SOTO (Waterman), Jan. 19— Chairman, R. Craeli Sacratary, B. Varn. One man hospitalized in Bremerhaven; headquarter notified. 33 hrs. disputed ot. Vote of thanks to Robin Line crew for holding Jobs. Need books for library. Vote of thanks to steward dept.. especially the baker. I'ir.'i fary, C. Kralss. Headquarters notified about coSea situation. Ship's fund $69.54. New delegate elected. Cracked dishes to be discarded. Night lunch to be put out per agreements. Dele­ gate to see patrolman about getting stores on day of arrival instead of day of departure. Vacate messhall after eating. MICHAEL (Carras), Dee. 39—Chair­ man, M. Santlaget Secretary, K. Jue­ chter. Some disputed ot. Suggest ••• ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Jen. 3S— Chairman, R. Hall; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Ship's fund $9.50. Repairs to be made this voyage. w • GATEWAY CITY (Pan-Atlantic) Jan. it—Chairman, W. Sellers; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Ship's fund $2.50. Some dis­ puted ot. See patrolman about in­ stalling phone near gangway in all ports for incoming calls only. Sug­ gestions by crew for improvements of quarters aft. Contact patrolman about agreement for this type of ship. In general, a sffip of this type should . have a tanker agreement. Six points to be discussed. FRANCES (Bull), Jan. 26—Chair­ man, Ageil; Secretary, Drewei. Slop sink to be kept clean. Noise in gang­ way to be kept at a minimum. Dele­ gates make small coilecUon for li­ brary. Bathrooms to be kept locked. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Jan. 26—Chairman, E. Wallace; Secre- small donation by all at payoff to build up ship's fund. Ship's fund S3. Repair list submitted. Many repairs reported but not made. Vote of thanks to deck dept. for smooth trip. Motion to luive patrolman meet ship for payoff in Corpus cairistL AdvisabUity of obtaining TV set considered negatively. Suggest SOe donation at payoff for ship's fund. * Jan. II—Chairmen, S. Bayne; See- a MAkJC »ep *«$g P»BtGtGGBB«BGGGBGGGG##G«e9««««9P i STREET ADTRESS I CITY . ........ZONE STATE....:-. I TO AVOID DUPLiCAttON: if you are an old tubicriber and havg $ change ; of address, please give your former address belowt 1)!• '• • • • • • • • ADDRESS CITY • •ha• «• • • • • • • • ZONE SEAGARDIN (Peninsular Nov.), Dec. 1—Chairman, J. BuzclewskI; Sec­ retary, V. Welrath. Complaints about food. Proper attire to be worn in messroom.. Quarters will be painted. One man diorL Poor Thanksgiving dinner discussed, and night lunch. Turn off washing machine after use. Jan. 19—Chairman, J. Buzalewskir Secretary, R. Varbuirough. Insuffi­ cient American money for draws. Poor slop chest. Discussed food shortage, steward and poor condition of tarps, hatidi boards and bulwalks. One man performing, reported to pa­ trolman. Few hours disputed ot. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), Jan. ItChairman, L. NIchelas; Secratary> J. Roberts. Ship's fund $166. Request union investigate what happened to BR while performing routine duty on board ship. Facts and findings to be reported to delegate. Delegate to see laundry men in NO and Trinidad about loss of personal laundry. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOO— ; please put my name on your mailing list. [ (Print Informatioa) • retary, K. Juechter. Ship's fund 54. Some disputed ot—to be referred to patrolman at payoff. Donations to fund made. Some friction between wiper and 1st asst. New delegate elected. Delegate requests that no one aceepta payoff until patrolman comes aboard. STATE...-., STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Dac. 28—Chairman, 8. Getowickl; Secre­ tary, W, Sehleeht, One man hospi­ talized—headquarters notified. Ciga­ rette situation checked — sufficient quantity on board. Men logged to be reported to patrolman. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund $15. Few hours disputed ot. Patrolman to check steward dept. food supplies, preparation, etc. Investigate CG cer­ tification of cargo reefer used to store stores and using reefer for butter cargo. Request legislation requiring ail seamen to be US citizens. Patrol­ man to check stores and quality of meats. Discussion 'on preparation of menus, quality of meats. Request use of small coffee pots instead of um to cut down amount of dry coffee used. Poor variety of Xmas dinner. Food to be served from galley much as possible—cut down use of steam table. Steward to spend more time oversee­ ing preparation and serving at meal­ time. Request P. Drozak, boarding patrolman, at payoff. ALCOA PEOASUS (Alcoa), Feb. 4— Chairman, P. Guzman; Secretary, P. Lamliert. Reporta accepted. Discus­ sion on Robin Line, Bull Line and American CoaL accepted and posted. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ocean Trans), Dec. 2$—Chairman, D. Story; Secre­ tary, R. Hernandez. New., delegate elected. New reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund $27. One fireman missed ship at NO. Suggest that oSl- dais of Union, in future negotiations, seek establishment of retirement plan, whereby, a member may retire on pension after a stipulated number ot years of seatime on contracted ah^s. This retirement plan should be based on seatime alone and not have quali­ fying requirement such as disability, etc. Discussion on poor grade of meati coffee, etc. Cups and dishes to be washed by man on watch. Turn in all solid linen. OCEAN DEBCRAH (Maritime Over­ seas), Jan. M—Chairman, J. King; Sacratary, A. Drain. Repairs not made. Ship's fund $14. $13 freight charge for brdther's luggage. Discussion on food, no variety of menus. Steward asks for food suggestions. Feeding being done in accordance to Union plan, laundry to be clean alternately. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Jan. 19 — Chairman, A. Harrington; Secretary, J. Diatsch. No beefs. Stiip's fund $1730. Some disputed ot. Re­ port accepted. Discussion on washing machine, needs repairing. Need pil­ lows and mattresses. Messroom chairs need repairing. Slop chest prices should be posted. Need more cots. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Pan-Atlantic), Jan. 31—Chairman, U. Sanders; Secre­ tary, H. Carmlchacl. One man In­ jured, hospitalized. One man paid off in Fla. Discussion on safety meet­ ing. Cigarette butts not to be thrown on passageways. All hands to he aboard one hour before sailing time; Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. New reporter and treasurer elected. To start ship's fund. Repair list to be submitted. Wage voucher attachment clarified. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Jan. 19 —Chairman, A. Saxon; Sacratary, J. Carter, Jr. One man ill. Few hours disputed ot. Make recommendatioq to welfare plan, send letter with min- ~ utes. See patrolman about soot and slag from stack—may cause serious injury to eyes. Recommendation to negotiation committee to revise pen­ sion plan. ^ ALMENA (Pan-Atlsntic), Jan. »— Chairman, T. Bowers; Secretary, W. Ooff. Delegates to pick up books be­ fore payoff. Drinking water to be checked. Check with patrolman one hour' befoore sailing. Reports ac­ cepted. AU cleaning to be done by Union cleaners. Check with patrolman about laundry; keys for rooms. DEL SANTOS (Miss.), Jan. 23 — Chairman, E. Harris; Sacretary, J. Crawford. Report on loggings: few men performing, not carrying out duties properly. Ship's fund S2S. Dis­ cussion on new SIU feeding plan. Washing machine wringer to be oUed. Coffee shortage discussed; eliminate waste. Keep outside doors locked In ports: keep all non-crew members '•from water coolers. WESTPORT (Wortd Tramping), Jan. 19—Chairman, B. Winborna; Secre­ tary. O. Gage. Repairs completed. Repair lists submitted topside. Keys to be turned in to dept. delegates. Men tq get refund for keys. Lava soap and better grade of coffee or­ dered. Pick up shot cards on leaving ahip. Some disputed ot. Radiogram sent to brother in hospital. Any ex­ cess cash to go to Brother Sparks for issuing MTD news. Washing machine to be repaired. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard depL for Job well done. Capt. wished crew, to sign for draw before issuance. Ship damaged due to rough weather. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Pan-Atiantic), Jan. 15—Chairman, none; Secretary, none. Ship has Just come out of ship­ yard in Mobile—no records aboard. New delegate elected. Meeting called to elect delegate. Discussion on drink­ ing water, repairs, etc. Vote of con­ fidence to steward dept. ELIZABETH (Bull), Feb. »—Chair­ man, W. Janlsch; Secretary, H. Dombrowskl. Three men missed ship. Two men missed shift from port to port! one missed entirely for States. Re­ ports accepted. Beefs to be cleared with dept. delegates firsi. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Jan. 21 —Chairman, S. Jantton; Secretary, K. Newmann. Repairs not completed. Fifteen hours disputed ot. Contact union regarding taking stores and payoff same day. Question why fresh milk cannot be bought in Venezuela as it is pasteurized and homogenizedt dangerous gangway at Weehawken, rest period at sea: launch service in Maracaibo. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jan. 31—Chairman, A. Oonealves; Secre­ tary, A. Hoac. Ship paid off. AU dis­ puted ot coUected. New washing ma­ chine ordered. Complaint about food —not up to par. Ship's fund $.95. Do­ nations accepted tor fund. Need clari­ fication about shipping on gulf or­ ganizer card—status not clear regard­ ing 60-day rule. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Feb. 3— Chairman, T. Melting; Secretary, J. Prestwocd. Report accepted. Motion to handle pay-offs in same manner as other two passenger ships. Vote of thanks ttS union shoreside officials in Mobile for their assistance and thoughtfulness. PACIFIC CLOUD (Pager); Jan. 36— Chairman, C. Hellman; Secretary, R. Setslpn. New delegate elected. Vot«; of thanks to steward dept. �Fctnary tt, ISSS SEAFARERS Want Pension Plan Revision To the Editor: On a motion by Brother D. Story at onr ship's meeting the crew of Alcoa Pioneer concur­ red with suggestions submitted to the SEAFABERS • LOG by the crew of the SS Fairport (LOG, Dec. 6, 1957) regarding our SIU pension plan. The Fairport recommenda­ tion read as follows: "Resolved . . . that the offi­ cials of our Union, in future Letters To The Editor fill letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFfiRERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. negotiations, seek on behalf of the membership, the establish­ ment of a retirement plan, whereby a member may retire on pension after a stipulated number of years of seatime on contracted"ships. This retire­ ment plan should be based on seatime alone and not have qualifling requu-ements such as disability, etc." R. Hernandez Meeting secretary • • • To the Editor: We, the crew of the Alcoa Pioneer, wish to recommend to our SIU negotiating committee that the pension plan be re­ vised so that a Seafarer can retire with 12-14 years of sea­ time, regardless of whether he is disabled or not. We also would lijke the re­ quirement of one da^'s seatime in the last 90 days for welfare benefits to be eliminated as part of the basic seatime rule for qualifying a Seafarer or his family to receive benefits. This is due to the fact that it is hard sometimes for a-seaman to ship in the 90 days aUotted on ashipping card. We feel that the extension should be at least six months. Crewmembers, Alcoa Pioneer (£d. note: The above was signed by 22 members of the crew.) - Wellesley Hails Robin Sacrifices To the Editor: The crew of the SS Wellesley Victory wishes to note its grati­ tude and admiration for the men of the SIU who manned the Robin Line fleet in the beef with the NMU. Their fine efforts and self-sac­ rifice deserves the highest praise. Although they were forced to work under an inferior MMU contract and under trying conditions, they proved again to the maritime labor movement that good Union men never say die. In spite of the trying condi­ tions imposed by the company and the NMU, they showed that determined Union men know what they, want and are willing to sacrifice many things to ob­ tain them. We have all heard and read of the low tactics that the company and the NMU used to intimidate these men. The results of these tactics were shown is the final ballot count. Even some of the NMtU members couldnt stomachthem. They proved this by vot­ 1 ing for the SIU. It is obvibns that they also couldn't approve of the foul methods used by the NMU to get the Robin Line ships in its clutches. This only proves again that men who can compare things in an intelligent way wili always choose what is best for them and their brother Union mem­ bers. So, to the men who manned these ships, well done, brothers and a well-deserved thank-you. Jack Blnitt Deck delegate Richard V. Geiling Ship's secretary if A it Cargo OT Split Up To Firemen To the Editor: There seems to be a misun­ derstanding in the engine de­ partment as to whether the 4 fo 8 fireman should split the cargo overtime with the other two firemen. On the Steel Maker last trip, the chief engineer threatened to put the 4 to 8 FWT on daywork because . he would not agree to split the cargo time. We now have the same prob­ lem on this ship, the Steel Sur­ veyor. However, the chief on here would like to do the right thing, and we have all three fire­ men agreed on rotating watches in order to spilt the cargo over­ time. I therefore request you to publish this in the LOG. In my opinion it will be a great help to other engine delegates who from time to time will run into this same problem. In closing, 1 want to say that this trip has been a pretty good one so far for us down below. WUIiam Padgett (Ed. note: While it may be desirable to always have a split of the cargo overtime among the firemen, this is still a prob­ lem which can only be settled among the firemen themselves. It is not a matter which the Union can determine one way or the other). i Tidelands Work Suits Him Fine To the Editor: 1 am now working with the G & H Towing Company, out of Galveston, aboard the tugboat Ling. We are stationed at Boothsville, La., about 70 miles from New Orleans. The tugboat Pike ls~with us. We would like very much to get , the LOG. We .work six hours on and six hours off, and are subject to one hour callback. We work in the tidelands moving oil rigs from one location to another, and seldom get to see the LOG. But we sure enjoy them when we see them. My wife is also living out here and we like it fine. Clyde Laseter (Ed. note: The LOG is being sent to both boats as you re­ quested.) p i> if Lauds Kindness By Tampa SIU To the Editor: We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to the Tampa branch of the SIU for taking care of the funeral arrange­ ments for my departed husband, Charles A. Eagleson. We also want to thank the crew of the Azalea City for their sympathy and flowers. Many thataks for the SIU wel­ fare benellty check and the most sincere letter sent to our home in Houston and to aU con­ cerned. Mrs. Anna Eagleson . Face Thirtcea LOG Bunk In Fidley Handy In Cold Steam lines that refuse to go off in the Persian Gulf and then break down between frigid Halifax and New York have left the gang on the Plymouth Victory kind of numb. The alternate hot and cold combined with the antics of the first assistant, better known as "Thermometer" Murphy, to really spice up the trip. Mur­ with a thermometer to "check the scalded. We couldn't do anything temperature" at a time when the else since the gaskets that were phy was making the rounds 4-8 AB, "Red" Brady, had to resort needed weren't ordered even LOG-A-RHY7HM: ACS Men .By FRANK BOTNE. In the tvnlight of their lives They meet. Discuss the past And laugh awhile, Tho' tears are near to flowing. Sheer joy of friends well-met. Wells up within their hearts. And they, once more By bonds unite. To show purposeful strength Property of belief! Gnarled hands of men Whose built-in faith Has brought them forth. To cast their vote, To claim their Just desserts Inherent, In democracy's slow process The right of men to choose. To vote. To crown their days of toil. With justice For those who are to follow. VICTORIA, BC SIU, A&G District BALTTMORB 1316 B. Baltimore St. BarJ Sbeppard. Agent XAstcrn 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sfaeeban, Agent Rlcbmond 3-0140 HOUSTON ........4302 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKB CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-S744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY .813 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 833 BienviUe St. Lindsey WUliama. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BYadnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 137-139 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdiaon 2-9834 PHILADELPHLA.... 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PinaiTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUa. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO: 450 Harrison St. Marty BreithoH. Agent Douglas 2-5475 AVANNAH 1 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 8909 Isi Ave Jeff GUlette. Agent EUiott 4334 .TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent • Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CalU 80S Marine Ave. Beed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....678 4th Ave„ Bkiyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Han ASST. SECRETARYTRBASURERS J. Algina. Deck W. Hall. Joint C. Simmons, Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Hooney, Std.' J. Volpian, Joint HONOLULU to sleeping in the fidley to keep warm. According to "Whitey" Lewis, engine delegate, the no-heat wave started two days out of Halifax when the steam lines went out of commission, and there were still no repairs on them three days later. "So today (Lincoln's Birthday— Ed.) while everyone off watch is rolled up in a blanket and Brady is snugged down in the fidley, Ther mometer' Murphy came into the wiper and engine utility's foc'sle equipped with his thermometer. We don't know whether he got the reading he wanted or not, but after seeing the engine utilityman hud died imder three blankets and the wiper doing the 'shakes' from the cold, he must have gotten the point. "Murphy left, probably for his room topside, where they have heat, to get warm," said Lewis. They had just the reverse in the Persian Gulf when the steam lines went on and couldn't be shut off for two days while everybody sweltered. "It's also been leaking down be­ low like a sieve," he added, "so garbage can tops have been spread around to catch the boiling steam water drips before somebody gets 617Vi Cormorant St. EHpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 296 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS »>..304 Charlotte St. Phone; 6346 BAGOTVILLS. Quebec 30 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 83 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC •. .44 8ault-au-Matelot Qncbee Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN..... .177 Prince Wflliam St. NB OX 3-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1315 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BinTALO. NY 180 Mam St. « Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NB Phone: Mam 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 631 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 though topside knew about this in Bombay." He said the trip was also livened up somewhat by the "dunnage caper." "I've been on all kinds of ships for the last 32 years," Lewis noted, "but tbis one is a lulu. Going up the river to Khoramshahr, I was throwing dunnage over the side to the bumboats when, all of a sud­ den, 1 got a blast from the skipper. 'Don't you know dunnage costs money?' he says. Tt will cosT the company' $35.' "Weil, anyone who's ever been to the Persian Gulf knows that a piece of dunnage is like a $10 bill there. So of course after we left it took the deck department four hours to throw the rest of the dunnage over the side, and the only one to benefit was Davy Jones. « 1 just don't get it" Use Only One Mali Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. Attend Last Rites At Sea SUP 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 311 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND, CaiU....810 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 3-0925 SAN FRANCISCO., 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE .2505 Ist Ave. Mam 0290 WILMINGTON .608 Harme Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacmth 0-6165 Canadian District HAUFAX. N.S. MONXSilAL PORT WILLIAM Ontvio ...138H HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 6S« St. Jane* St. West PLatean 8161 6M BnwMn St. Fbonai 3^1 PCWT OOLB<aNB... Ontaria TORONTO^ Oatarlu. 16S DOrham SL Phanai 8581 S11.R1M* St B. 43718 Braving coM, crewmen on Steel Executive gother for burial of Join Anderson of leo. Pictured (I to r] ore Chief Mote Mocy; Horry Lundequi^, DM; Vincent Genco, deck delegote; Lors Nie^, OSf Chris Bebbeb 2Rd electrkion; John Beye» DM, cmd iV"' Biornsaeiiii bosun. Photo 1^ L D. Dkino. MM. �FehiOT «•>»»> ••• VBbmarr 28. 1951 Union Welfare Service Hailed ^ "Doc" Wafson pictures the scene on the Robin Hood before the messhall was deluged by hungry diners last Christmas. On hand for the traditional feast (I to r) were Kirby, AB; Bill, MM; Fauntleroy, MM; Leo Movall, steward; William Ryan, 2nd cook; Morton, baker, and Walker, utilityman. Ryan turned in the photo after the ship arrived home from South Africa. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS V. • H?: cf : I, USPHS HOSPrrAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost Woodrow Meyers August J. Panepinto W. E. Orzechowski USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DETROIT, MICH, William DriscoU VA HOSPITAL MANCHESTER, NH Leo Dwyer VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Wiiliamson VA HOSPITAL KEOUGHTAN, VA. Joseph cm VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. •'it" Thomas W. Killion SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehay CREEDMOOR STATE HOSPITAL QUEENS VILLAGE, NY John 6. Nolan VA HOSPITAL 1ST AVE. & 24TH STREET NEW YORK, NY flalvatore Legayada USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. George T. Mtrgan USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Louie HoUiday Alec R. Clary Robert D. Jonee William E. Ekins S. Moustakas Norman B. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Claudius G. Archer Laron A. Ready Joseph H. Berger H. J. Schreiner E. D. Collins D. D. Story John C. Mitcliell L. A. Wilkerson Charles T. Nangle USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Lewis R. Akins Elmer B. Frost Maximino Bernes Monroe C. Gaddy Elmer G. Bremer Jimmie Littleton Chalmers C. Burkett Fred MiUer Paul R. Cook James T. Moore USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Peter Heulu ' Hassen All . Alexander Howell Edmund Blosser John F. Laughlin ' Mack Chapman Jr. J. MacCrea Jose Collados Leoncio Maisonet Victor Costelletos Edward Matte Rupert Daniels Sigurd Odegaard Robert Donnelly Billie Padgett Ralph Dunsmoor Conrad Reyes Frederick Fulford Henry Rowc Dave Furman Stanley Sargeant Juan P. Garcia James Stickney Wladyslaw Gilas James F. Thomson Wade B. HarreU JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Bertie Dixon Jr. Warren W. Smith Waddie C. Hinson MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SANTURCE, PR K. Korneliusen USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH - BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Woodrow Johnson Eladio Aris Ludwig Kristiansen Fortunato' Bacomo Kenneth Lewis Joseph J, Bass Patrick McCann Melvin W. Bass Archibald McGuigan Linzy Bosley r J Herbert C. Mclssac Jahies F. Clarke Leo Mannaugh Juan Denopra Albert Martinelli John J. DriscoU Joaquin Miniz Ralph DuffeU W. P. O'Dea Ralph Dunsmoor C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Odis L. Gibbs Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GiUard G. E. Shumaker Bart E. Guranick Henry E. Smith Everett Haislett Harry S. Tuttie Taib Hassen VirgU E. Wihnoth Antonio Inlante Pon P. WingThomas Isaksen Dexter WorreU Claude B. Jessup USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Robert G. Barrett Isidore Levy Edward Barry John Linn Anthony T. Bernard J. J. McAndrews John W. Big wood O. McCorkindala Claude Blanks Abe Mander Bryant BoutweU W. MuiTay Cloise Coats Michael Muzio Charles Cummings Winford PoweU Michael Darawich G. A. Puissegur Harry Emmett Rudolph C. Pycha Matthew Gardiner AUen Ritchie Hubert G. Goley Ernest J. SauJ^ Leon Gordon Wert A. Spencer George Huber Louis Suslovitz James Hudson Nicholas Tala Oliver Kendricks Gerald Thaxton Edward G. Knapp Lucien Theriot Duska Korolia Juan Vazquez Antoine Landry James E. Ward Leo Lang Clifford Wuertz WiUiam Lawless Walter A. Yahl Timothy 1. Less Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno H. F. MachllnsW Arthur Cox Harry Muches Antonio DeAmeral Thomas Mungo Clarence Gardner Clarence Murray E. A. Gibson Jose A. Perez Gorman T. Glaze Alexander Rever Frederick Harris Joseph RoU James Haynes Eugene Roszko Walter Jackson John A. Smith K. Komielasen Claude Virgin Peter Losado Opie C. WaU BUly Earl Lynn Merwyn Watson John Maasik USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bond P. W. McDonald G. B. Dunn C, W, Wooten,. A. A. Furst should contribute 82 for this purpose, A total of $98 was col­ lected, including $26 from the officers, and $87.79 was expend­ To the Editor: While waiting around to ship ed.—Ed.) The longshore boss told me out in New York I attended the funeral services for our late this must be a good crew, to do­ brother, Benedict Smoijam, and nate lots of money and flowers, I wish to bring to light what a and I told him it was because wonderful welfare department we are part of a good Union. He said others are in good our Union has. This brother passed away unions too, but he didn't seem without having any next of kin to see the difference. So I told registered with our SIU Welfare him the difference lies in the Department, which meant that union officials. If the union off!*' his relatives had to be located. cials are morally good and work to the best of their ability for the greater good of the member­ ship, gradually, by instinct, each member will do likewise for his own Union brothers and the Union as a whole. He not only saw the light- after my explana­ tion, but he swore I must be right. I write you about this incident AH letters to-the editor for hoping that I might help to in­ publication in the SEAFAR­ still in the minds of some of ERS LOG must be signed our brothers the idea that the by the writer. Names will result of that special meeting be withheld upon request. was the product of a good Union, Pablo Lopei They finally were found in Cali­ Ship's delegate fornia. I met one of them, a brother, who had not seen his ^ it it late brother for 14 years. He had nothing but praise for our Casts Vote For welfare department. Ellis island Spa A good word is also due to To the Editor: the undertaker for his fine han­ The proposal to build a resort dling of the services. I have cultural center on Ellis Is­ attended many church services and land is a good one. I hope the for the departed, but never have Federal Government can accept I seen one conducted with such It. fine reverence as by the priests The resort will draw - tourists and parishioners of the Lady of from all parts of the world and Lourdes Church in Brooklyn. stimulate sea travel. It is an An exact replica of the Lourdes ideal business for a great and in France is in back of the altar, beautiful harbor. The sugges­ adding to the spiritual quality tion to build a narcotics hospi­ of the service. Again a word of praise for tal on the island should be re­ jected, as it would be bad pro­ the welfare department and all paganda. Foreign visitors might concerned. How fortunate we get the notion that we were a of the SIU are for such consid­ nation of dope addicts. eration. Besides, the Statue of Liberty E, A. "Andy" Anderson shouldn't have such a neighbor. 4 _ it Build the narcotics hospital in an interior medical center Offers Lesson where the ,best treatment is in Brotherhood available, To the Editor: Roy Fleischer I've sent you this and a few $ details about our special meet­ ing in Bordeaux on account of Has Beef On the incident that happened later Lost Camera concerning this matter. On the Andrew Jackson we To the Editor: This is a complaint I would always post any Information from the Union haU, telegrams like to have you publish in the and any other written statement LOG. It's to warn all seamen to that concerns the crew right on watch out for clipjoint artists who sometimes hang around the bulletin board. In Rotterdam, Holland, the in the "Little Lounge" in boss of the longshoremen had Algiers, La., just outside of the been reading these things on Xodd shipyard. I went in there with a Pola­ the board and happened to come across the report of this special roid camera that I had bought only two hours earlier and it meeting. (The meeting was held after was gone when I left. We may make good wages as 2nd cook Isaac McCants re­ ceived a telegram that his wife seamen but they're not enough had died on Christmas. It was if we have to support clipjoint agreed that as it was a "custom artists too. I hope my experi­ and tradition" for SIU members ence and writing the LOG will to send an expression of sym­ help other brothers in this port pathy in the case of death of a avoid such troubles. Hen^ H, Gibson Union brother or member of Tug Margaret Walsh his family, each crewmember Letters To The Editor Maritime Study Sparks interest To the Editor: The prison here at Norfolk, Mass., has recently started a "Maritime Affairs" project in the inmate library. Through this projeiit I've learned many heretofore unknown things con­ cerning the maritime industry. The project is sanctioned by the Educational Office here, as it is felt it can aid us. I'm very happy to find such a project here, for it can and will aid me. My entire outlook on life in general has changed for the better since investigating it. I understand our Educational Of­ ficer already has been cited and commended for his part by the American Merchant Marine In­ stitute, Your organ, SEAFARERS LOG, is amongst many other papers in the library. I now like to request of you the privilege of receiving your Union newspaper each future issue. You have a wonderful paper and I would enjoy it, I know. You have my permission to use this letter if you desire. It would show others that the LOG does many things other than serve as a carrier of news to the Union membership. Again, many thanks. Name Withheld {Ed. note: Your name will be added to our mailing list as you requested.) Plea For Funds Gets Response To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to an ex-merchant sea­ man, Fred Huntley, for sending me $100. I don't know how to thank him enough for his kind­ ness. Please put this in the LOG because that is where he read of my need for money. It was so very nice of him to help me, as I have been needing money so very much since my husband died. Thanks to the LOG for printing my earlier letter (LOG, January 31), Mrs. Antonio Gomali (Ed. note: The earlier letter referred to money owed Mrs. Gomali's late husband.) t t Offers Slogan For Republicans To the Editor: 1 know the LOG is not a po­ litical paper, but you do come up with some timely bits of news on the political scene. So I finally came up with a slogan befitting the "great" Republi­ can Party, They can have it with my permission for their 1958 political campaign. It reads as follows: "From Front Lines to Bread Lines, With Ike & Dick," Oh well, it would be a good title for a book anyway. ChoUy Wright . \- �rebnury it, liSS Sl^AFARERi Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses If they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced Interruptions of from three to five weeks In getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported In most cases, causing considerable hardship to the men Involved. TOPA TOPA (WaUrtnan), Aug. 13— Chairman, B. Fostar; Sacralary, D. Ravoda. Ona man missed ship. Ship's fund $20. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate for Job weU done. Discussion on keeping bathroom and shower back aft clean­ er; return cups to pantry. Oct. <—Chairman, L. Wing; Secre­ tary, F. Kusturo. Ship wUl stop for bunkers. Captain will obtain shore leave for crew: also 325 draw per man. Ship's fund $27. Disputed ot and beefs to be discussed at payoff. Dis­ cussion on steam in foc'sles—aft rooms get too hot. Men to pay arrival pool at time of draw. Discussion on refrigerator in pantry. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Oct. 17—Chairman, L. Wing; Secre­ tary, F. Kustura. Two men missed ship in San Pedro. Ship's fund $33. Yokohama. Some disputed o.t. One NHU man signed on as FWT. Clarifi­ cation states ail officers rooms to be painted by deck dept. FUtera to be put on blowers. Eng. dept. rooms need painting. STEEL APPRENTICE (itshmian), Jan. IS—Chairman, L. Baiiay; Sacratary, R. Goidar. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $9. Washing machine drain to ba repaired. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Faf. 1— Chairman, H. Phillip; Secrefary, R. Kianast. Some disputed ot. Report ac­ cepted. Discussion on milk situation —served 3 times a day—request same In morning and afternoon at coffee time. Will have 40 gal. milk aboard sailing day. FLORIDA iTATB (Ponea), Feb. $— Chairman, H. Will; Sacratary, O. Lea. $24.21 in ship's treasury. Request 81U representative meet ship to discuss beefs. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian)', Jan. 30—Chairman, A. Brodia; Secretary, V. Genco. Repairs on refrigerator, etc.. taken care of. Foc'sles in en­ gine department painted. Money in ship's fund to be used for new washlug niaclUne. Discussion on draws in foreign ports. Timer to be purchased. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be submitted. WANG PIONEER (North Atlantic), Jan 26—Chairman, C. Syphon; Sscretary, W. Cattidy. Repair list to be made up. Ship's fund $2.30. Few hours disputed ot to be settied by patroiman. One man hospitaiized in France. Picked up new pantryman in France To see about American money or traveler's ch ecks as crew had little difficulty with draws. Ali quarters to be painted next trip; ship to be fumi­ gated. Eiectricians to double in order to make recreation room. Men leav­ ing payoff, return keys and clean rooms, strip bunks, return all extra linen to steward. Need safety net for gangway. ORION STAR (Orion, Jan. 26—Chair­ man, W, Tiffnar; Secretary, R. Mills. One man hospitalized in Bahrein. Ship's fund 5690 Yen. Short .four men in deck dept. Two men got off. Picked up wiper. Wiper promoted to fireman. New delegate elected. Request better seconds with steak. Few items short. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Nov. 11— Chairman, F. Bail; Secretary, F. Kus­ tura. New refrigerator put on board. Repairs made. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $38. Some disputed ot. Games to be purchased from ship's fund. Dec. 28—Chairman, H. Knowies; Sec­ retary, A. Fricks. One member miss­ ing at sea. Headquarters and family notified. One man missed ship. One man failed to Join vessel In Yoko­ hama. Little trouble in eng. dept.—to be referred to boarding patrolman. Repair list to be submitted. Letter of condolence to be written .to family of deceased member. Vote of thanks (o cooks and messman for fine holiday dinners and food and service. COUNCIL GROVE (Citias Servica), Fab. S—Chairman, J. Swsanay; Sacratary, E. Johnson. One man fired—to be discussed with patrolman at payoff. One man missed ship. Repairs and painting being done. Report accepted. Water tight doors to' be repaired on deck aft. Need bunk ladders for top bunk in deck dept. Need change in, baking. M/V PETROCHEM (Valentine), Feb. 2—Chairman. J. Ward; $ecratary, W. Longford. One man missed ship. Wreath sent to deceased mother of brother. Crew to turn in lodging for two days. No heat due to break down of boiler. Ship's fund $12.80. Bosun needs more than two men to secure ship leaving port. SEAMAR (Caimar), Jan. 22—Chair­ man, G. Hays; Secretary, J. Elchan- barg. NeW delegate elected. Ship's fund $16. One man logged. Steward to take inventory because of shortage of various foods. If condition not rec­ tified, headquarters will be notified. DEL VALLE (Miss.), Jan. 26—Chair­ man, J. Baiiingar, Secretary, M. Longfaiiow. Ship's fund $4Q. New delegate and treasurer elected. Motion to buy fishing gear for crew. Screen door to be kept closed. Take better care of cots. Repairs to be turned over to delegates. ORION CLIPPER (Orion). Dec, 29— Chairman, C. Just; SecrStary, R. King. Money fjonnte,? for poor 'Japanese fam­ ily. - New delegate elected. Fab.'2—Chairman, C. Just, Sacra- one .-^an'io WILD RANGER (Waterman), Feb. * —Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, C. Babick. Locks for foc'sles requested. $13.51 in ship's fund. Request for ice cube machine as present machine Is inadequate for crew, passengers and officers. Coke machine will not be installed until schedule is formed. Clean sinks after laundry is used. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Fab. »—Chairman, R. DeAngeio; Secretary, D. K. Nunn. Company or agent will forward mail to ship. Overtime sheets are short, so avoid waste. $3.98 in ship's fund. Discussion on doors and port holes being closed through canal. More co­ operation urged for cleanliness in messroom and recreation room. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Penn Nav.), Fab. f—Chairman, W, Snail; Secretary, M. Hummeii. $4.80 in ship's fund. Refrigerator to be de­ frosted and washed. Men voted in favor of new washing machine. Check on cots ordered. C. S. BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Fab. 11—Chairman, J. Tanner; Secre­ tary, L. Hagmann. $20 in ship's fund. Captain to see about painting showers. Bookcase and bulletin board to be purchased. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Jan. 26—Chairman, S. Barnes; Secretary, R. Kiedlngar. $36.10 in ship's fund. Repaired Ust to be turned in. Vote of thanks to steward department and ship's delegate for Job well done. ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa), Fab. •— Chairman, F. Bedden; Secratary, H. Ridgeway. $14.65 in ship's fund. Mops and garbage buckets should not be washed out in laundry room. Put out •more fruit at night. KATHRYN (Bull), Feb. 11—Chair­ man, F. Cornier; Sacratary, F. Nachiacki. Beef in deck department should ba settled by patrolman. No money in ship's fund. New blankets are need­ ed as old ones are too narrow. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Fab. 13— Chairman, B. Fostar; Sacratary, M. Wiikar. Thermostat to be installed. Supplies needed for medicine chest. Rooms should he soogeed. Door and lock on foc'sles and toilet needs re­ pairs. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Fab. 1— Chairman, E. Grady; Sacratary, Calvin Crabtraa. Mail situation discussed.' $.46 left In ship's treasury after pur­ chase of wreath for member's mother. Will have $10 more from pool. Vote of thanks to steward departfhent. Keep passageways clean. OREMAR (MarVan), Fab. $—Chair­ man, F. Timmons; Sacratary, L. DoucaHa. $27.75 in ship's fund. WiU col­ lect for new radio. Vote of thanks to steward department. DEL AIRES (Mist.), Fab. 2—Chair­ man, J. Wolff; Sacratary, C. Guiiatt. $31.55 in ship's fund. One man missed Ship In Santos. 90 days' stores to be put aboard. Need locks on doors in passageways. IRENESTAR (Triton), Fab. X-Chairman, Wimar; Sacratary, M. Andenon. Vote of thanks to steward depart*ment. Repair list to be submitted. Discussion on B & C Men for next trip. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers);fab. 9—Chairman, N. Shusko; Sacratary, A. Stavanson. Engine de­ partment beet to-bo straightened out by potroli'iaan. Discussion on keeping messhall ciean. .Service 100% better this trip.' Vote W thankg for steward department-;'' aeparime^Ct/ T Faye Fifteea LOG Seek Port Closing To Runaways RECENT ARRIVALS All of the following HJU families have received a $200 maternity beneM plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Dtle Anthony Welch, born Janu­ Mrs. Fred Jagan Jr., New Orleans, LONDON—A leading British ary 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. La. shipping association has recom­ Elvert M. Welch, Covington La. Rueben Anavitate, born Decem­ mended that the government close Rita Jene Sanchez, bom Janu­ ber 23, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. English ports to runaway Ameri­ ary 5, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Claudio Anavitate, Brooklyn, NY. can and Greek vessels in order to Charles R. Sanchez, Chickasaw, James Lawrence Bell, bom Feb­ enable national companies to com­ Alabama. ruary 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. pete with them. Danny Wesley Barnes, born Jan­ Robert H. Bell, Flomaton, Ala. The United Kingdom Chamber of uary 2, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin Ruiz, born December 29, Shipping complained that foreign William J. Barnes, Irvington, Ala­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alejan­ flag ships enjoyed "overwhelming bama. advantages" over their British dro Tirado Ruiz, Bronx, NY. Robert Allen Rosales, bom Christina Maria Palmquist, bom competitors. "Their motives are December 3, 1957, to Seafarer and January 21, 1958, to Seafarer and plain," they said. "The Greeks are Mrs. Orlando Rosales, San Fran­ Mrs. Hilding L. Palmquist, Copi- out to avoid taxation, and the Americans seek- to benefit from cisco, Calif. ague, NY. lower operating costs obtainable^ Melanie Jan Danzey, bom Janu­ Jose Antonio Alvarez, born De­ ary 31, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 31, 1957, to Seafarer and under the adopted flags." American and Greek interests, Tom Rollin Danzey, Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Enrique S. Alvarez, Santurce, the Association found, control al­ Michael F. Patrick Pagan, bom PR. most 93 percent of the 13,000,000 December 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Gail Home, born January 26, gross tons of shipping registered 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ in Panama, Liberia, Honduras and liam R. Home, Kew Gardens, NY. Costa Rica. Elliott A. Alexander, born Jan­ In order to allow British com- " uary 11, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. panics to compete with these ves­ Alex Alexander, New Orleans, La. sels, the association said, the gov­ Tyrone Robert Anerino, bom ernment should either close the January 11, 1958, to Seafarer and port facilities to these ships, or Mrs. William R. Anerino, Phila­ give the national companies tax delphia, Pa. immunity. Louis F. Beeker, bom January A few weeks ago, a British gov­ The deaths of the following Sear 31, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. ernment official said a proposal to farers have been reported to the Howard Beeker, Brooklyn NY. bar runaway transfers by British Seafarers Welfare Plan and the Donnie M. Burden, born Sep­ ships was impractical since other SlU death benefit is being paid to tember 18, 1957, to Seafarer and maritime nations would not follow their beneficiaries. Mrs. Orlando Burden, Portsmouth, suit, an apparent reference to US inaction on this issue. Anatolio Gamali. 52: Brother Va. Gamali passed away on December 5, 1957, in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island. Death was due to natural causes. He became a full member of the Union on April 1, 1953, and was sailing in the steward department. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Frank Leo Bednarczyk, 66: On November 25, 1957, Brother Bed­ narczyk died in the USPHS Hospi­ tal in Baltimore, Md. His death was caused by a respiratory infection. Brother Bednarczyk is survived by his wife, Theresa Bednarczyk, of Baltimore, Md. He was buried in Holy Rose Cemetery, German Hill Road, Md. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN Charles Arnold Seibel, 27: AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS Brother Seibel died on April 9, 1957, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He became a full member of the Union on November 29, 1951, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Place of burial is unknown. Final Dispatch I EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" EVERY SUNDAY. 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) Personals And Notices WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. Joseph Lordcn Contact Benjamin Cherry, at­ torney, 1522 Race Street, Phila­ delphia 2, Pa., concerning your mother's estate. Eugene Frederick McGreevey or Frederick Eugene McGreevey Mrs. Molly McGreevey. 1135 Uni­ versity Terrace, Linden NJ, wants you to contact her immediately. Paul Hellebrand It is important that you get in touch with your family in Gaffney, SC, immediately. Donald Pressly Your mother would like to hear from you. Contact her c/o Gylland, 860 E. 172 St., NY 60, NY. William Brabham Please get in touch with your wife) Mrs. W. L. Brabham, at PO Box 414, York, SC. Charles A. Tucker Your father Charles B. Tucker would like to hear from you- Please contact him at 801 .Biiren JS^ee^,. Baltimore 2, MD. J WFK-85, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North Atlantic, European and US East Coast WFL-65. 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East^ Coast. Meanwhile, MID 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue . . . Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs. East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America ...v.. . i : • Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific ______ _ , MARlflME TRADES DEPARTMENT • �ilii#*' mm 'mc Vol. XX No. 5 1^;^" • • SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Rres. Adams Rescues Three Ore Carrier Crewmen^ 22 Lost I'>•- • I '0- m' CRISTOBAL—Three of the five survivors from the sinking of the Italian oreship Bonitas have arrived here in the Canal Zone on the rescue ship President Adams full of praise for SIU Pacific District crewmen Five have resulted, in sinkings; a who saved them from an icy sixth is permanently crippled. death off the North Carolina One vessel, the SlU-manned LST m. February 5 Through February 18 Deck A Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ......... Norfolk Savannah coast last week. Twenty-two others Southern Districts, disappeared Tampa were lost. without a trace with her 23-man Mobile The trio on the Adams was crew in December, 1954, almost New Orleans ...... I ii'';' • •. among 25 Bonitas crewmen vir­ tually snatched from the arms of their rescuers when their lifeboat swamped alongside the American President Lines freighter. They were picked up as soon as the Adams put its own boat over the side. "The rest have drifted away," the ship signaled. Continuing its search for sur­ vivors while other ships converged on the scene, the President Adams was unsble to recover its boat due to the turbulent seas. However, this may have led to the rescue of two more men from the Bonitas 18 hours later. Two Others Found Details of the operation are not clear, but it appears that the two men somehow managed to reclaim one of the abandoned boats during the night and thereby escaped the frigid waters. They were picked up the following afternoon by the Navy destroyer escort Lester, which eventually landed them in Norfolk for hospitalization. The rescue ships also picked up the bodies of 21 crewmen. One is still missing. This latest sinking emphasized the hazards peculiar to shipping at this season, and most of all for ships heavily laden with ore car­ goes. The Bonitas is the seventh oreship in as many years which has been suhk or disabled during the winter months, with, a total loss of 131 lives. Six of the seven mishaps oc­ curred in the same general area and one off the Norwegian coast. (i.;- •fej duplicating the fate of a sister ship, the Southern Isles, and 17 crew­ men in 1951. The others include two NMU-manned ships, the Mormackite (37 lost), in October, 1954, and two years later off Norway, the Pelagia (32 lost). Two other SIU ships, the Steelore in 1955 and the Feltore a year ago, were near-misses. The Steelore limped into Morehead City, NC, under tow after a five-day bat­ tle with the sea and has been crip­ pled ever since. Luckiest of all, the Feltore narrowly escaped dis­ aster after a four-day fight to stay afloat and went back into service after repairs. Ironically, the Coast Guard re­ cently proposed a "Code of Good Practice" for stowing bulk cargoes such as ore. Poor stowage and un­ predictable seas have shared the blame for most of these mishaps. The Genoa-registered Bonitas, a 5,636-gross-ton freighter manned by an Italian crew, was en route to Baltimore with Brazilian manga­ nese ore when she radioed for help. The message advised that her holds were leaking and it might l)e neces­ sary to abandon ship. She , sank less than 24 hours later. First to reach the area about 120 miles east of Cape Lookout, NC, after the SOS, the Adams was eventually joined by three destroy­ er escorts, a Coast Guard cutter, five other merchant ships and sev­ eral aircraft overhead. The APL ship had left New York a few days earlier and proceeded here after the rescue with the survivors still aboard. Visitors View Medical Center fe : 1 Houston Wilmington San Francisco ..... Seattle Deck A Total ' French union delegates listen attentively as Dr. Joseph Logwe, :righ' foreground, explains functions of NY SIU health center, to ^ translator, Miss Paulette Pacette. Pictured are Marcel Saint-Cast, ^ merchant marine union; Pierre Alisse, marine officers, and Guy i WMarcel Pierre Ducas, fechnitians union. Emile La Flamme of the f^iRate Department, left, is in charge of the group. ^ v Eng. A Deck B 1 11 1 12 7 2 1 5 8 4 9 1 6 5 ' ' 5 41 23 22 2 12 5 17 34" 9 14 5 8 13 Eng. A Decs B 73 210 Eng. B Stew. A 3 51 24 21 6 5 14 26 29 5. 17 3 8 2 1 11 7 14 4 2 1 6 15 14 11 2 4 10 Eng. B stew. A 102 214 Stew. B 1 10 2 6 2 0 0 1 13 6 12 3 8 4 stew. B 68 Totel A Total B 12 139 76 65 11 24 28 66 101 27 64 12 23 19 3 32 10 32 13 4 2 12 36 24 32 6 18 19 Totel A Total B 667 243 Total Reg.' 19 171^ tm 97| 24 29 so; 78 137 51 96 1ft 41 38 Total Reg. 910 Shipped Port Deck A New York ......... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ......... Tampa ..... Mobile Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Total J9 Deck A Deck B Deck C 3 0 13 21 10 8 2 4 0 0 0 1.0 4 0 6 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Deck B 50 Deck C 23i Eng. A Eng. Erig. c B 4 44 9 26 8 1 2 21 27 12 19 1 13 8 1 14 2 17 7 1 1 2 4 13 13 0 2 7 0 13 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 195 84 16 Eng. A Eng. Eng. B C stew. B 3 3 51 5 3 5 25 12 8 4 1 0 2 ; 2 21 ^2 30 . 6 7 10 fK 16 2 0 10 1 6 0 Stew. A stew. A 185 stew. B 55 Stew. Total c A Total B Total A Total B 0 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 stew. c 18 9 148 23 119 26 6 13 63 105 36 60 5 40 17 670 7 82 8 ,87 15 1 4 8 16 28 20 0 3 10 189 Total TMal c Ship. 0 18 51 231 0 31 4 160 0 41 0 7 18 1 0 71 0 121 65 1 0 80 0 5 0 43 0 27 Total Total c Ship. 57 916 - SIU job activity fell off once more in the last period but still ran ahead of registration. The registration figure has been declining for several weeks. Total shipping was 916; 910 men were registered. The margin of jobs shipped over registration was all in the deck department, and gen­ erally all in class A. Despite the overall dip, six ports showed higher shipping than be^re and one, Wil­ mington, held fast. Improvement was listed in Norfolk, Tampa, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Houston and San Francisco. "Slow" is still the word for Wilmington, despite the status quo. Seven ports reported a drop, in­ cluding Boston, New York, Phila­ delphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Mobile and Seattle, The West Coast thus continues to be slow and shipped only 75 jobs this~ period. On the seniority side, class A ac­ tivity fell off to 73 percent of the total, class B gained and climbed to 21 percent and class C shipping rose as well. New York" handled almost all of the class C activity. Ten ports shipped no class C men at aU. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Quiet . . . New York: Good; jobs hang for several calls . . PhUadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ more: Steady and good ... Norfolk: Fair . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tam­ pa: Fair ... Mobile: Good . i . New Orleans: Good ... Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wil­ mington: Still slow . . . San Franciscor Fair ,.. Seattle: Fair. Union Has Cable Address /•r • RegisterBcl fort 1 . Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFABERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure speedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster service for the men involved. Open Foreign Aid Debate; '50-50' Cargo At Stake WASHINGTON—With cargo shortages a pressing problem, the American merchant marine and US seamen's unions are watching the fate of the US foreign aid program with more than passing interest. The ad-' ministration has asked for a nam and Turkey which have been recipients of US aid car­ Congressional appropriation of regular goes. The rest of the program is in $3.9 billion in foreign aid for the year beginning July 1, 1958. Since foreign aid cargoes are covered by the "50-50" law, the Congress' decision on foreign aid will deter­ mine to a great degree how much US ships will receive in the form of actual Government cargoes. Last year, the administration proposed close to $4^ billion in aid but got about $3^ billion in appropriations. It is expected that efforts again will be made to cut down the sums being sought for this purpose. Another related fight now brew­ ing in Congress also would have its effects on US shipping. It is the renewal of the reciprocal trade program which would affect the total volume of private or commer­ cial trade between', the US and for­ eign nations. Boosts in tariff bar­ riers such as are being sought by several Industries which are now hard _hit by declining business, would mean reductions in import cargoes and probably an overall shrinkage of both import and ex­ port cargoes in the long ran. The foreign aid program would involve sending $1.8 billion worth of American arms to US allies, plus $335 million in other materials and assistance for defense to such countries as Korea, Formosa, Viet­ economic aid to underdeveloped countries. and in miscellaneous iCems. The administration is arguing that the funds are necessary if the US is to keep its allies strong and avoid a heavy increase in its own dlefense spending. While none of the cargo needs of US shipping would be met by the program until this summer, the passage of the program would be as-urance of another year's "50-50" cargo, plus additional shipments under the agricultural surplus pro­ gram. Ship Outlook Fair In'Frisco SAN FRANCISCO—It was a fair shipping period for this port. The Choctaw (Waterman) supplied most of the business when she came out of lay-up and signed on a full crew. There were no vessels paying off during the period. In transit were the Seamar, Massmar (Calmar); Iberville, Jean LaFitte, Young America (Waterman), and the Steel Executive (IsthmiaoJ. Jf r !t„ • I -J); � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 28, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ORGANIZING DRIVE SET ON LAKES TWO COAL MINER INTO PORT AFTEE 17-DAY BATTLE WILLIS RAID BARRED UNION’S MEDICAL PROGRAM BETTERS SEAFARER’S HEALTH SEE SUEZ SETTLEMENT MTD LAKES SRIVE MACHINERY SET COAL MINER IN BALTIMORE AFTER GALE-TOSSED TOW NMU DEFEATED IN RAID ON WILLIS TOWBOAT FLEET NY SHIPPING HOLDING UP DESPRITE WESTHER PROBLEM BEGIN ‘SEA-LAND’ PUERTO RICO RUN SNOW, COLD GREET GULF SEAFARERS BIG AID SHIPMENTS HEADED FOR POLAND SUP ELECTS WEISBERGER SEC’Y-TREAS. DEL MONTE PET HEADS FOR ZOO STOCK SPECULATION HELPED WRECK TMT, MORSE SAYS UNIONS OF AMERICA INT’L ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS CANADA STRIKE AWAITS ELECTION OUTCOME STRIKE BENEFITS TAXABLE, FEDERAL COURT DECLARES PRES. ADAMS RESCUES THREE ORE CARRIER CREWMEN, 22 LOST OPEN FOREIGN AID DEBATE; ’50-50’ CARGO AT STAKE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/28/1958 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. XX, No. 5 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bf1a56665dd0ac85111e1ab05b5510ef.PDF ade3f2f7b5ed1b911eac3f271e219604 PDF Text Text SEAFA1IERS«L06 Monk 14 1458 • OFFICIAL OR6AN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND 6ULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • RUNAWAYS IN BID liv • .'.f- 'I ."I "I Story On Page 3 Story On Page 2 Job Well Done. the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union (left) are greeted on return home from the American Coal beef by Louis Foyt (2nd from left), MCS assistant secretary. Con­ gratulated for their fine work were Hebberto Hermosilla, George "Scotty" McCormack and John Costa, who came East for the beef. American Coal Shipping now has only one vessel operating, hauling grain to Yugoslavia. Five are back in the boneyard and another is due to go. (Story on Page 5.) Seafarers Earl ftome Again, smith, electrician (below, left) and J. Otreba, wiper, catch up on news of Robin beef as Robin Locksley arrives back in New York. The Locksley is one of four Robin ships on which the NLRB has already certified SIU bargain­ ing rights. Certification on three others is still pending, awaiting outcome of NMU court action. (Story on Page 3.) 4 Si , .-"iiI In This Issue: SKI Benefits Extended For Disabled Children —Story On Page 2 Survey Launched On US Atom Tcmker By 1961 Runaway Go's Want Out On New US Construction World Maritime Confab May Junk 3-Mile limit —Story On Page 5 —Story On Page 16 —Story On Page 8 •N ... • ji . r s; • ^ i f \ •• Absentee Ballots vFor '58 Elections Available! Siurvey Lists State Rules For Merchant Seamen —Story On Page 10 iii. PHOTO-FEATURE: % SIU —Story On Page 9 j.:: :;:-y: •: ' i ,^;r( �S EA FA H ERS Vlt« T-W» r' -^: Engineers Okay Merger Program By Wide Mar^n 1- -Tf, •f"'' h Frances Shows Off Her Heavy Lift Child Aid NEW YORK — Trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan have announced an extension In hospital and sur­ gical coverage for Seafarers' ctUldren. Under the extension, if a Sea­ farer's child, under the age of 19 years old, becomes totally disabled, his hospital and surgical coverage will continue in force throughout the disability. Prior to this, dependent children wece covered up to their 19th birthday at which time benefits ceased. But now they will be cov­ ered for as long as they are dis­ abled and dependent. The program assures coverage for hosptal board, hosptal "extras," surgery, doctors' visits in the hos­ ptal and blood transfuson under the SIU Welfare Plan. Another NMU [Injun' Bites Dust — Vfho Bouneed MrDougall ? Vote Boycott Of Wreck Law' States t SEAFARERS LOG iSi "V p-''• ••' '7 • .V.V.:r,' SIU Plan Broadens Representatives of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association will n^eet In Chicago on May 24 to further their merger program follow­ ing the results of membership^' refierendums in the two xm- the Maritime Trades Department, ions. Secret ballot voting in AFL-CIO. The Chicago meeting will in­ the BME and MEBA resulted in overwhelming approval for merger clude planning for forthcoming con­ of the two organizations. The tract negotiations and are expected MEBA membership also voted to result in a unified bargaining heavily to approve affiliation with program. The vote results also pro­ vided for BME affiliaUon with the MEBA as an autonomous union and for BME representation on tlie MEBA'i National Executive Coun­ cil and national subcommittee. For the time being, the BME will re­ tain its ties with the Seafarers In­ Longshoremen gently ease heavy deck cargo onto waiting dockternational Union of North Amer­ side truck in San Juan. Hi-Lo (left) helps steady the load. ica pending a full and complete merger. , In the two union referendums. the BME members went by better than five to one for merger and ap­ proved a new constitution by a MOBILE — A "mild shipping lopsided 13 to one margin. MEBA hoom" is predicted for this port members, with more than 4,000 within the next few weeks with voting, went to one in favor The SEAFARERS LOG cartoon entitled "Ten Little Injuns" which appeared in Febru­ the Wild Ranger, Hurricane and of the merger plan and better than Beauregard (Waterman) coming three to one for affiliation with ary 28, 1958, issue has turned out to be on accurate estimate of NMU afftdrs. Still another "Injun" has bit the dust in the National Maritime Union, this time Secretary-Treasurer out of the yards and taking on full the MI'D. crews. Ten other vessels are ex­ The tentative merger agreement McDougall, and the questionspected in port during the period. upon which the members voted exercising maritime circles is better Job than the secretary, but NMU and had been vigorously de­ The Beauregard is the sixth calls for final, merger to be com­ "who wanted McDougall's mainly because he does not like fended by Curran while imder pre­ vious opposition fire. All was well Waterman vessel to complete con­ pleted by January 1> "1960, the scalp, and why?" the secretary-treasurer. . . . version Into a trailership in the terms to be subject to another McDougall's "withdrawal" from "That kind of a campaign on the with Stone until he took issue with Mobile yards. She is scheduled to secret ballot ratification vote. In the coming election came just two part of a vice-president certainly the position of NMU attorney Herjoin the Bienville around March the interim, the two unions are to years after NMU President Joseph' would not be in the best interests naan Cooper on what should ba done about the legal challenge to 18 in extending Waterman's "sea- work out joint contract negotia­ Curran and others decided that of the imlon ..." land" trailership service to Puerto tions, a joint organizing program, NMU Treasurer Hedley Stone had The point of view expressed in the hiring halL provide for reciprocity in shipping "had it." McDougall was selected some newspaper reports that Mc­ The scuttlebutt hap it that Stono Rico. on each other's vessels and seek and backed by Curran and others Dougall was voluntarily going back came into the office one day and Four other former C-2s are pres­ improvements alignment in of the NMU inner circle at the time to sea. to better prepare for future found that the NMU policy on the ently servicing New York, Wilm­ their pension and and welfare pro­ to give Stone the bo^ce. < responsibilities in -the NMU, b hiring hall had been reversed in ington, Mi^i, Tampa, Houston grams. Just two months ago, in the not shared in all maritime circles. his absence without consulting him and New Orleans with Waterman's BME president Ray McKay "Pilot" of January 16, Curran de­ Those who have been following and that NMU halls and registra­ new service. ^ These are the Gate­ way City, Azalea City, Fairland and hailed the vote results as assuring fended McDougall against attacks NMU political infighting pointed tion lists were to be opened to Lll rank and file support for the ob­ launched by Joseph Dunn, vice- to the case of Hedley Stone, just comers without prior approval by Raphael Semmes. Port Agent Cal Tanner reported jectives of the merger program. president. This is the way hs han­ two years before as evidence that the NMU membership. When ho that alterations and renovations The BME had conducted a vigor­ dled it: "One rumor has it that another influence was making it­ protested, he got the ax from Cur­ throughout the hall here are just ous campaign among its member­ there Ls division in the National self felt in McDougall's decision to ran. about complete. A new dispatcher's ship in favor of the program, point­ Office and, as a result, one vice- "withdraw." in the subsequent election cam­ They pointed out that Stone had paign, fought over the position to board and other facilities designed ing out that it offered greater bar­ president will run against the sec­ to speed-up the handling of mem­ gaining strength, possibilities of retary-treasurer, apparently not been in high favor with Curran be taken on the hiring hall, Mr.. bership pffairs have been installed. more economic gains and improved because he believes he can do a and other policy makers in the Cooper openly campaigned for The new hiring; board measures job security for members of both Curran's stand, against Stone's, be­ eight-feet by six-feet aiid has a unions. National MEBA officers fore the 1,000-man crew of the SS black velvet background. Yellow also had pressed hard for approval. United States. Mr. Cooper's posi­ ttf/f UTTtE /NJOMS...<r, The B^ voting had started plastic numbers clearly visible tion was faithfully reported in the from the back of the hall are December 1 and ended January 31 "Pilot" of July 5, 1956 under the .ons. used to show the Jobs. The entire but the ballot count' was held up headline "Cooper Tells 'Big U' board is trimmed in chrome and for the conclusion of the MEBA Curran Action Saved NMU Hiring adds to the appearance of the hall. vote, which ended on March 2. Hall." The meeting in question took Shipping in the port forJthe last place In May, 1950, during the ..^td couple of weeks was good with NMU voting period. over 130 men shipped to regular In the course of the election, the jobs, and another 100 to various Curran opposition, campaigning on relief jobs in and around the port. the hiring hall dispute, said that The~following ships hit the port the issue was "Copper Rule or during the past period, the Alcoa Membership Rule" in the NMU. Pioneer, Alcoa partner, Alcoa Po­ Those who cite the purge of laris, Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Cor­ Stone as an example of the type PHILADELPHIA—The execu­ sair (Alcoa); the Hastings, Wild of influence existing in NMU top Ranger, Claiborne, Wacosta and tive board of the Glass Bottle Blow­ circles believe that similar influ­ Monarch of the Sea (Waterman). ers Association, AFL-CIO, has ences are very likely responsible All were in good shape with no voted to boycott "right to work" for McDougall's sudden "with­ states when it comes to selecting major beefs reported. drawal." The people who "per­ union convention sites. suaded" him to leave undoubtedly The union board voted the reso­ have provided him with a prepared lution in discussion of possible lo­ statement to smooth over the rift. it is also pointed out that the TV Mor. 14, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 6 cations for the union's next inter­ national convention. It was ten­ iiiere sf • iNJIU secretary-treasurer is the tatively voted to hold it in Cali­ second ranking full-time officer of fornia—provided voters in that the NMU, and is in a strong posi­ state disapprove of a proposed tion to influence policy and advance "right to work" law. his personal political career. In •iher&viT&P&'-i . • PAOT HALL, Secretaty-Treaaurer The resolution would tend to view of Curran's well-known sus­ HERBEBI BBAND. Bdttor. BEBNABD SBA- rule out Miami Beach, a favorite picions of other NMU officials, ae KAR. Art Editor. BBaJHAii ABTBUI, IBWM evidenced by the repeated purgeg SPIVACK, AL BtASXin. JOBM BRAZIL, Stag convention city, since Florida is Wrtters. Btu. lloosr. Gulf Area Repredown through the years, someone one of the 18 states which has a tentative. Joe is not always the road to suc­ charges against Lawrenson which "right to work" law on the books. may have found it easy to exer­ resulted in his expulsion from the cess. (Vfifl 1* lippn thrAtiwh Published biweekly at the headquarters cise influence iOn Curran to dispose Copies of the resolution have 'el the aseiaioft liiternallonal Union, At of McDougall as a possible future lantie A Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth been sent to all the chambers of EEEEEEEEE SEAFARERS LOG • Feb. 28. 1958 Avenue Brooklyn 33, NY: Tel. HYaclnth commerce and convention bureaus The big question then in the 9-6603. Entered as second class matter NMU today is, are the influences at the Post Otrica In Brooklyn, NY. under in the 18 states involved and in LOG cartoon appearing February 28 turned out to be jrophetic MM Act of Aus-M'1'1>responsible for McDougall's sudden other areas where business groups when NMU Secretory-Treasurer John McDougall's "wirifidrawa!" "withdravyai'^l^, the same^-as. tbose have been campaigning for such who gave'^tbne the boot?" ' legislation.was announced'qiM^eklJioiteff'^v'irfh 'Mild Boom' In Prospect For MoUle 4:;., Much 14, l«tt> L OG la \i �lUirBi i^ ltn SEAFAtiERS LOG Taf Tbre* Runaways Hungry For Gov't Cargo; Seek US Registry WASHINGTON—^Long a mainstay of the US merchant marine and of US seamen's jobs, the "50-50" law may now be accomplishing what seamen's unions have long sought unsucI 4. * SI a 1.2 J.^ A • cessfully—the return of Liberian-flag ships to the American flag. The fost break in the run--f away trend came when the the reason being the higher cargo flag rate was $13.85 a ton. Both Pegor Steamship Company, a rates offered under American-flag ships were tankers which have tramp operator, asked and re­ operation because of the "50-50" switched to the grain trade because of lack of oil cargoes. ceived permission from the law. On the same day, a US ship Maritime Administration to The cause of the reverse trans­ return the Liberty ship Pegor to fer is the fall of the tramp ship­ got a grain charter to Turkey at American-flag operation, where it ping charter market under the for­ $17.48 a ton while a foreign ship is now being manned by a crew of eign flag in both the coal and grain settled for $6.20. This was also out American seamen. A second ap­ business with the basic charter rate of the Gulf. The SIU and other maritime un­ plication is pending from the P^nu to Northwest Europe down around Seafarer George CKea, AB, starts to unpock geor in Robin Lock< $3 to $3.85 a ton. The tramps claim ions have fought vigorously over Trader and others are expected. sley foc'sle after shipping as replacement for Seafarer who helped Pegor was the first of what is re- they need a minimum of $4.70 a the years to defend the "50-50" SlU hold Robin Line fleet against NMU raid. Locksley was one portediy a number of applicants ton even while running foreign. law against repeated attempts by of four ships certified to SlU. Court suit is holding up certification for return to the American-flag, In fact, Greek and Liberian-fiag foreign nations, the State Depart­ shipowners have been talking about ment and some domestic farm in­ on three others. establishing minimum cargo rates terests to modify or repeal it. The and refusing to rent their ships unions and the American-flag for less than an agreed-upon fig­ steamship industry have argued ure. that "50-50" met part of the ob­ By contrast, rates in the semi- jectives of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ protected US-flag trades, involv­ rine Act which aimed for a fleet ing carriage of Government agri­ capable of carrying 50 percent of cultural surplus and foreign aid US overseas trade. "50-50" of cargoes, are running up to 2V^ course, covers only that segment Acting to protect the Union's interest in the Robin Line fleet, the SIU has filed a motion times the foreign-flag rate. This of foreign trade which consists of in Federal District Court seeking permission to intervene in the National Maritime Union's enables the tramps to make a prof­ US Government-owned or Gov­ ernment-financed cargoes. suit against the National Labor Relations Board. The suit is aimed at preventing the Board it under the US flag. The action of the Maritime Ad­ However, the current impact of from certifying the SIU as col­ lective bargaining agent on lowed the lop-sided defeat the the National Board that it certify ministration in approving the re­ "50-50" in securing the return of of the Pegor drew a sharp Liberian-fiag ships was totally un­ Robin Line Ships. It fol- NMU suffered in seeking to raid the SIU on the three remaining turn protest from the SlU-contracted expected, although in the past the shipf. SfU Jobs in the fleet. The SIU argues for SIU's certi­ Meanwhile, Seafarers have been Buil Steamship Company. In a let­ law has undoubtedly contributed fication on all seven Robin Line shipping to the four certified ships', ter the Maritime Administration, to the retention of some tramp vessels, four of which have already the Robin Sherwood, Robin Gray, Buli complained that it had Lib- shipping under the American flag. been certified by the Board, and Robin Kirk and Robin Locksley. ertys in lay-up available for "SOrecommends dismissal of the The Gray and Locksley called at SO" charters. "We urge that the NMU's suit which has delayed cer­ New York and other East Coast Board," the company letter said, tification on the three remaining ports and took heavy loads of re­ "use its power ... to prevent for­ ships. A hearing was held on Tues­ placements as Seafarers who had eign ships from coming in under WASHINGTON — The Pacific day, March 11, at which the SIU been riding these ships for a the US flag to compete with own­ District-contracted American Presi­ presented its motion. year to hold the fleet, got off for ers of US flag vessels . ." The Maritime Administration dent Lines has signed a contract The case is being heard by Fed­ well-deserve^ vacations. claims that in many instances such for the construction of two "Sea- eral District Judge Sidney SugarSeafarers Get Overtime registry transfers to the American racer" vessels. The ships will be man who had previously dismissed of a modified Mariner type. The the NMU's suit to bar certification Crewmembers on the Gray also flag can be completed without MA company already operates eight of the SIU. Sugarman reinstated got a well-deserved present when permission. Mariners in its Pacific and round- the suit following the NLRB'i re­ SIU patrolmen servicing the vessel In Again, Out Again collected some 245 hours overtime, the-world runs. quest for a more definitive ruling. most of it for working while on Of course, should a large num­ WASHINGTON — Isthmian The contract waS" signed with the He stated that the basis for his wheel watch and other items not ber of tratnps come back under the Steamship Company's request for a subsidy on several of its routes Bethlehem Pacific Coast shipbuild­ original ruling had been erroneous. overtime under the American flag, they might have has turned into a knock-down draging division in San Francisco with The NMU had filed its petition considered difficulty getting cargo at any rate NMU agreement. each ship to cost nearly $15 mil­ in court early in January to bar Squads of NMU officials are still and it is presumed they would then out fight with two already-subsi­ dized operators, the SIU's Wash­ lion. ^ certification of the SIU. The NMU visiting the ships certified to the seek to transfer out again. ington Ofiice reports. American had also filed charges of "intimida­ Completion of the construction SIU in order to pressure NMU men Recent reports in the "Journal President Lines and American Ex­ contracts came after an odd inci­ tion" at the Labor Board is its last to stay aboardr Despite their pleas, of Commerce," leading shipping port Lines have been opposing the dent involving the Puget Sound ditch efforts to upset the SIU's three NMU men on the Gray trade newspaper, emphasize the Isthmian application so vigorously Bridge and Dredging Company of clear-cut victory in the fleet. packed their gear and got off, say­ disparity between US and foreign that the president of the SlU-conSeattle. The Seattle yard was low •Charges Not VaUd' ing that they were disgusted with rates. On March 4th there were tracted company, A. E. King, served two charter transactions to carry notice he would claim undue preju­ bidder on the AFL vessels, but •The New York regional director the whole business. then withdrew its bid. As a result, of the Labor Board ruled out the Ships still to be certified are the grain from the US Gulf to Greece. dice if the Board decided against the yard was penalized $500,000, objections raised by the NMU as Robin Hood, Robin Trent and The foreign-flag charter was at the him but granted increased sailings rate of $5.75 a ton, the American- to the two other companies on the with the penalty divided between "not valid" and reconunended to Robin Goodfellow. APL and the Govefnment. The same routes. new awards are about $300,000 While Isthmian has been seek­ higher than the Puget Sound bid.. ing subsidies on its Persian Gulf, The "Searacers" will be the first Far East and around-the-world Mariner-type ^ vessels to be built services, APL has put in applica­ specifically to the order of a pri­ tion for additional sailings in the vate shipping operator from the Red Sea area. Isthmian has pro­ hull up. tested the APL application, with King declaring that APL would' need "spoons" to get the available Veeps Goy Too cargo aboard because it is so lim­ After laying oflE 9,000 produc­ ited. An Isthmian subsidy in the tion workers since last Septem­ Persian Gulf trade, he said, would ber out of a. total of 20,000, the not leave room for any other Curtiss-Wright plant in ^oodcompany because Isthmian would ridge, New Jersey, has gotten be able to carry more than 50 per­ around to some of the company cent of all cargo offerings. brass. Three vice - presidents In other areas where Isthmian suddenly decided to "resign" is seeking subsidy, US ships are simultaneously. A considerably carrying 29 percent of total US larger number of company su­ round-the-world cargoes and only pervisors below that level have 17 percent of cargoes on the south­ also gotten the ax. Like many ern Far East to Atlantic Coast run. aviation firms, the company has Isthmian is using these figures to been hit by the switch from air­ justify its subsidy bid in these craft to missiles, and also by areas so as to increase US-flag parBatch of jobs on Robin Gray it bio! for by mon on tho boach in hoadquarfort. Cortificatlon of ship the general decline in business. ticipatioii; : ' cloarod way for shipping jojN through BlU again. . SlU Seeks To intervene in NMU Robin Line Suit APL Signs For 2 New Cargo SItips Isthmian In Knock-Down FMB Fight •-! "^1 M\ m �EBSOWKwrrfffw^"- '-7, 7 "\r^: ]^e Four SEAFA HERS LOG lOanih 14, SC/A, First Sea Union, Now 73 m 8"" ; i/-v;:- if-?!K • This is ani\iversary month in the American seamen's union movement with the-Sailors Union of the Pacific, the first of all maritime unions, celebrating its 73rd birthday on Thurs­ day, March 6. In addition,"*" area were the passage of the MaWednesday, March 12th, ^uire and White Acts. The first marked the 104th anniversary permitted a coasting ship sailor to of the birth of Andrew Furuseth, whose name is closely linked with the early successes of the SUP. Folsoni Street wharf in San Francisco was the birthplace of the union in 1885 when over 200 sailor men, indignant at a proposed wage cut in the coasting trade, formed the organization called the Coast Seamen's Union. A little over a year later, another group of sailors formed the Steam- I •.•Ji.: ^<: I.: 4' .4r-,: • .•;:K"' •' Andrew Furuseth Ife' S WCvf.v. 1^; ife'^' ^iyj ;. I •, p -*' V my' m' tefe- •yZ.-, V J,P:7 ..i.-Sl', ship Sailor's Protective Union. The two groups merged in July, 1891, adopting the name Sailors Union of the Pacific. Native Of Norway Furuseth, who was a native of Norway, had come to California in 1886 in thejhope that he would be able to do something to improve conditions of worid seamen through the United States. He quickly became the spokesman for the Coast Seamen's Union and later for the Sailors Union follow­ ing the merger, in the fight to end the virtual peonage under which seamen worked. -He represented American seamen until his death in 1938. Early legislative successes in this pay off at any time in the course of a voyage. This, in effect, gave sailors the right to strike a ship to improve conditions. It also pro­ hibited allotments to crimp houses out of seamen's wages. The White Act extended the Maguire Act provisions to offshore UC ships. It prohibited the flogging of seamen which was ail too com­ monplace then, and allowed draws against wages at any port of call. The next major step did not come until 1915 when, with the assistance of Senator R(^bert LaFollette Sr., Furuseth and the union won passage of the 1915 Sea­ men's Act, freeing merchant sea­ men jm foreign ships in US ports from the desertion rule. This per­ mitted them to pay off in the States, and its sponsors hoped it would have the effect of boosting foreign Wages on ships touching US ports closer to US levels. Seamen's Act The Seamen's Act also spelled out many protective features for seafaring men which still exist, in­ cluding minimum foc'sle space, safety provisions, minimum feed­ ing and storing and other regula­ tions. However, much of the effec­ tiveness of the Seamen's Act inso­ far as foreign ships are con­ cerned has been nullified J)y the strict regulations of the McCarran Act and other laws governing alien seamen in the US. Meanwhile, on • the economic front, the Sailors Union fought a number of notable strike battles. The SUP served as the focus for the formation of the first country­ wide Seaman's union, the Interna­ tional Seamen's Union. When the ISU disintegrated following the collapse of the 1921 strike, the Sailor's Union kept maritime union­ ism alive and sparked its revival on all coasts with the successful strikes of 1934 and 1936. These successes laid the foundation for the maritime hiring halls of today, plus the superior wages, conditions and welfare benefits enjoyed by to­ day's seamen on all coasts. New York Finds Shinnng Holding Up, Men Choosy NEW YORK—Shipping in this port continued to be very good during the past period for class A men. Several jobs, including replacements for the Robin Gray, stayed on the board for several calls before"*^ vannah; Elizabeth, Beatrice, Fran­ finding takers. ces, Kathryn, (Bull); Steel Sci­ Bill Hall, assistant secre­ entist, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Mor­ tary-treasurer, reminded the mem­ bership that Seafarers should take all jobs as they are put on the board. Headquarters is still awaiting word on the certification of the Hobin Hood, Robin Trent and the Robin Goodfellow. During the past two weeks there were 22 ships paying off in the area, four signing on and 15 in transit. The Beatrice (Bull Line) went into idle status for a few days and came out again this week. The ships paying off were the Alcoa Runner, Puritan, Roamer, Pegasus/Alcpa); Seatrain's Georgia, New Texjai,' £pui«lai»a,'Sii ning'Light, Antinous (Waterman); Fairland, Gateway City, Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic); Michael (Carras), and the Robin Gray (Robin). Signing on were the Steel Sci­ entist, Steel Flyer (Isthmian); Fairlwd (Pan-Atlantic), and the Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa). La-transit vessels were the Alcoa Pilgrim, Pegasus, Runner (Alcoa); Steel Scientist, Steel Flyer^ Steel Seafarer (Isthmian); Kenmar, Pennmar (Calmar); Warrior, Hastings (Waterman); CS Baltimore, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); Bienville (Pan-Atlantic); Michael (Carras) and the Seatrain New Jersey (Sea* trainL •t):' s Z''HZZ-ZS!C:.Z'-Z.V ; yZfilieiUiyiIt's herd to understand why there should be ony delay 4m any ship in Insulating exposed steam lines. The remedy It simple enough — just wrap some turns of lagging oround the line ond nobody can get hurt. Still occoslonol reporti will come In about crewmembers getting scorched by a hot line thoT wasn't protected. The motto on every ship should be "Don't log with the lagging." Keep those hot lines properly insulated, and one more Occident won't happen. . \ An SlU 5 Safe i m- wmm P* ,1,.^ I ' "/i' V: �SEAFARERS Mmreh 14. l»St Right To What? QUESTION: Whof k your Idoa of an idoal shipboard pet? R. Melvil, cook: The best ship­ Zenon R. Rivera^ AB: 1 think a dog is the best kind of pet to have board pets, are parrots. You can talk to them and aboard a ship. spend many They are very hours in training friendly and usu­ them to speak ally take to the and answer you. whole crew. It is a sensible They help pass bird to have on a the time in train­ ship for it is ing and playing clean and intelli­ with them. We gent. The only had one While I pets I do not like was shipping on the Rosario, but she gave us some to see on ships are cats. They are — trouble. She had 12 pups during too dirty. the trip. S. t. tJulin LellBski. steward: In my t t t Harry Monalian, AB: A dog opinion we should not allow any would be the best kind of pet for pets on board a ship. I think fora ship. They are one thing that very pleasant they are too animals and the dirty and also crew usually gets that it is an in­ a kick out of tak­ justice to confine ing' care of them them.to a vesseL and training Take a dog; they them. I like pets are used to run­ on a ship, in fapt ning in fields and when 1 was on digging in the ground, but on ship the Sandcaptain we had a regular menagerie ot they are out of their environment. parrots, parakeets, dogs' and what­ t not. Charles Farranto. OS: Either a - t t 4> small dog or a small monkey. 1 Catailno Ramos, steward: I think that the dog Would be would prefer either a dog or a more easily parrot for both trained and will are easily trained stay in one place and a lot of fun. once broken, but But if anyone is I would prefer a interested, I hap­ monkey. I would pen to have a like to pick up number of kit­ one of those tens in my home small South now and would give one to any American monkeys for a pet, but Seafarer who they cost too much right now so I'll have to wait. wants one for a pet. Page Fire- LOG "San Francisco Labor," pub­ lication of the San Francisco Central Labor Council, reports an example of what "right to work" laws mean in practice. In 1951, grocery clerks in Reno, Nevada, were getting a $68.30 weekly scale. Those in San Francisco were paid $70. The following year, Nevada adopted a "right to work" law. "Today," the newspaper reports, the Reno clerk is $13.14 a week be­ hind the San Francisco clerk, instead of 70 cents. "And he has no welfare plan and no pen­ sion." Another Two Coal Ships Boneyardedy Recall Of 3rd Due BALTIMORE—Refurbished with a new prop after spending 17 days under tow, American Coal Shipping's Coal Miner sailed out of here last week, again carrying a cargo of grain, this time to Yugoslavia. Meanwhile, the Maritime Glucksman. That leaves the com­ Administration announced pany with one Government-owned that the company has redelivered ship, the Thomas Paine, which has two more of its Government-char­ bedn idle since the end of Janu­ tered Libertys to the lay-up fleet, ary and the one ship it owns, the the Martha Berry and the Harry Coal Miner, which has been carry­ ing grain since last spring. No Company Opposition It is expected that the Paine will either be recalled by the Fed­ eral Maritime Board as part of its monthly review of outstanding ship charters, or redelivered by the company in anticipation of the re­ call. The company has not opposed Firm "assurances" that the Onassis and Niarchos interests any of the Federal Maritime were going ahead with construction of two 105,500-tonners Board's previous decisions to recall and several smaller tankers for US-flag operation are now its ships. At one time, American Coal was melting away. talking about chartering 80 Gov­ Maritime Administrator ment settlement that had been ernment-owned ships. That was worked out-with Onassis over the Clarence G. Morse is already when the freight market for carry­ reported to be weighing a decision ownership of Victory Carriers Inc. ing coal to Europe was up as high and other Onassis-owned opera­ on whether to permit "postpone­ as $16 a ton. With the market ment" of the construction. Repre­ tions.' Technically speaking, Onas­ down to little more than $3 a ton sentatives of the two shipping sis does not "own" Victory Car­ on the same run, the company has groups, including Onassis himself, riers since a trust had been set up lost interest in operating any coal have already discussed the chances in the name of his minor children carriers for the time being. for a delay with the administra­ who are US citizens. Lost Prop Actually the fact that Onassis tor. '' The Coal Miner had lost its prop met with the Maritime Administra­ The fall in tanker rates is said 360 miles off Bermuda, following tor is a good indication of where to be the chief reason for the move. which it spent 17 days adrift and This is coupled with Government the controls lie. Chances are that a postpone­ under tow before being pulled into restrictions on US oil imports, largely from the Persian Gulf, ment would ultimately lead to the Baltimore. The towline broke on which is the only trade that could abandonment of the construction two separate occasions because of really be profitable for the giant program, in which case the Gov­ heavy swells and force nine to ten ernment would net a $15 million winds. oil carriers. "penalty" for non-performance of Actually, American Coal Ship­ The Onassis proposal is expected ping was in the coal-carrying busi­ to draw heavy fire from members the original contracts. Since part of the construction ness only about six months. It of Congress who were critical of the construction arrangements in deal, in the case of Onassis, was started full-scale operations at the the first instance and of a Govern- permission to transfer 12 tankers end of March, but began laying up and two Libertys to runaway reg­ ships at the end of September. In istry, his $8 million share of the the interim, the Coal Miner had "penalty" would not come too high. been switched from the coal to the It would come down to an average grain trade, and the Martha Berry of $570,000 per ship, most of which had made one voyage on the South was probably made up during the SAN FRANCISCO—A demand for motorized lifeboats and, for supplementary liferafts Suez emergency when rates sky­ American ore run. The coal tonnage moved by the was made by the crew jof the President Adams following the tragic loss of the Italian-flag rocketed. company in that six-month period ship Bonitas with 22 of her crew. The Adams' crew request follows formal action by the All of the Onassis ships, former­ was a minute amount in propor­ ly manned by Seafarers, were un­ tion to total US coal exports car­ Sailors Union of the Paciflc der foreign registry well before the ried out of Norfolk on other ves­ last December requesting mo­ that all lifeboats he equipped with the black gang were fine sailors. Suez crisis in November, 1956. Most sels of US companies. strong battery-powered search­ "None of us shall ever forget the torized lifeboats for all US lights, and that ships should have effort put into this operation by of them, in fact, quietly transferred •hips. The SUP lifeboat resolution was nets to hang over the side during chief officer Charles Shay. He dis­ even before the Government for­ regarded his own safety several mally approved the complex trans­ passed after 90 lives were lost in rescue operations. fer and construction package. • collision between the SIU Pa- "We on the Adams feel very times... Earlier, this past January, it was "The ship's crew and passengers badly for not being able to have cifie District's Monnacsurf and an Argentine river steamer last Au­ saved more lives, but our entire donated $225 to each of the three disclosed that plans of the Onassis gust 17 near Buews Aires. At that effortl were put into the rescue survivors we had aboard. They group to build a 105-000-ton super­ time the crew maintained that operation. No one sleid for two were put on a plane in Panama and tanker for foreign operation had already been put aside, along with many more lives could have been days. The steward department and sent to the East Coast." about 350,000 tons of other con­ saved if they had a motorboat. struction planned by other opera­ Deck gang crewmembers of the tors. A campaign to organize the Cities President Adams said they might Service tanker fleet has been an­ have been able to save many more nounced by the SlU-affiliated of the Bonitas crew (only five were Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. rescued in all, three of them by The BME Executive Board said it the Adams) if a motor lifeboat was had completed preparations for the available, because of the heavy campaign, and would assign organ­ seas involved. . izers to the field shortly. Liferafts Needed. Toe SEATTLE—Although the past The announcement followed a The crew also pointed out that period was slow oh the shipping survey indicating an if they had liferafts. they could side, Jeff Gillette, port agent, re­ pre-organizing interest •by''^ Cities Service engin­ have thrown them over the side ported, the outlook is good for the eers in BME affiliation. BME Pres­ and possibly saved lome-of the men on the beach. ident Ray McKay reported that crewmembers of the Italian ship One vessel, the Transatlantic Cities Service engineers are "look­ who were thrown into the ocean (Pacific Water.) is expected out of ing for the kind of effective rep­ when their lifeboat was smashed lay-up to carry lumber to the East resentation contract provisions against the Adams. They were at­ Coast and then foreign and will the BME is and 7MB fOOO VaiCeSATatKOi/ilM providing for hundreds tempting to get hold of a line need a full crew. In addition there of other engineers. We intend to from the rescue ship at the time. are three expected payoffs reported so far. They are the Rebecca (In­ give them the opportunity to have During the rescue operation, the tercontinental), Fairport (Water­ a genuine union looking after their wind was blowing at 40 miles an man) and the Grain Trader (Grain interests." hour with heavy snow and fog. The Cities Service operates 12 tank­ Fleet). Adams then launched its own boat ers and supertankers, principally There were no ships signing on and picked up on^ ihan, while t<vo or paying off during the past two in the coast-wise and nearby for­ others were rescued by lines weeks. The-in-transit vessels were eign trades. Engineers are mem­ thrown from the stem. the Choctaw, City of Alma and bers of the Deepwater Officers As­ ' In addition to the call for" motorLaSalle (Waterman) and the Mass- sociation. (Independent). boats and lifeboats, the Adams mar, Marymsr and the Lcsmar The SIU has held contracts for gsn^ . suggested that lifejackets fCalmar). All,were Reported in good should be equipped, with lights shape." as they were during World War II; •-'sM Onassis Would Duck Out On US-Flag Supertanker SUP Crew Stresses Motorboat Need BME Plans CS Tanker Organizing Seattle Sees Better Days Si ./• J "Fit&r a Seafarer! l/ilAeAE/.r VMS i �S EAPARERS nc« HK LOG Bi^h 14, I9t» US Lines; The 'Hungry Fleet' i>^-' The US Lines Company is distinctive in the US merchant marine for the size of its fleet, 58 vessels, and the fact that it operates two of the nation's largest passenger ships. To seamen, the company's ships have two other distinctions. One is the fact that the US Lines was the ^ father o the blacklist system* which has now extended to other contracted fleets of the • Uv^. m. I ?.••• ': h.:- I J:r' iH'" ! kC ! 'K''::'- Wi; •v ^?' • 'k-. • i;': ijV- I''- • ^-"'A-"' F'-' ' . National Maritime Union; the sec­ ond is that US Lines is one of the cheapest, If not the cheapest feeder of any US-flag cargo liner service. in fact, on an over-all basis, the difference between US Lines' feeding and the industry average is conservatively estimated at 30 cents per man per day. That doesn't sound like a lot all by its lonesome, but added up on a year­ long basis throughout the fleet, it represents a minimum "subsidy" to the company of $290,000 a year. Compare it to the feeding costs of crews. Privately-owned merchant the better feeders in the US mer­ ships of other operators generally chant marine, including other feed around $1.60 to $1.65 average NAlU-contracted companies and with some going up to $1.80 or even some non-union oil companies, bettec and practically all putting and the differential is as high as out at least $1.55 daily as a bare minimum. $450,000 annually. There are many instances of Cheaper Than Coast Guard In fact, not only does US Lines ships -going to o:- over the $2 mark feed under other merchant ships, but these are not representative it also feeds under Coast Guard and usually 'nvolved smaller com­ vessels with comparable crew num­ panies which virtually did their bers and even under some Navy purchasing on a retail level, or vessels. On the whole, it doesn't else outfits whose practices are lax have much of an edge on mass and who do not maintain proper feeding costs in the Army and the supervision over their steward de­ Navy, even though the latter organ­ partment operations. 'We Are Hungry' ' izations get cheaper prices through The issue of US Lines feeding huge purchases and their own warehousing. Anybody who has has been a sore point for years, been in ser\'ice knows what the but somehow, nothing has been feeding is like there; nutritious but done about it. There have' been not much more. repeated complaints in the NMU Here are some simple statistics: "pilot" on the subject. A typickl Last summer US Lines sent a one appeared in the "Pilot" of memorandum to all its freight ship October 10, 1957, signed by four stewards on feeding costs which US Lines crews. said bluntly: "We expect the fleet "Due to high food costs" average to be below $1.30 [per man they wrote, "something should per day=-ed:] for the second half be done about the present sit­ of the year. Milk in port is to be uation of feeding on NMU served for breakfast and supper contract vessels . . . never has only." there been a set minimum The memorandum also cited as food cost ... ". . . We have received wage praiseworthy the chief steward of one US Lines freighter who "has increases .. . but the food cost an average of $1,227 per meal has not risen ... "In short, we are hungry." day" as the kind of goal to shoot One of these vessels sent a for­ for. By comparison, the Coast Guard mal resolution to the NMU con­ mess on ships carrying between 35 vention declaring ". . . the food and 45 men gets an allowance of costs on our contract vessels have $1.33 a dayi Navy submarines are stayed the same for the past six allowed $1.31 a day and the gen­ years . . . We therefore resolve eral average for mass Army and that a food nlan be brought into Navy messes is $1.10 daily. The out contract, also a minimum food armed services, of course, buy in cost of $2 per man per day . . ." carload lots, have their own ware­ The resolution was dated Sep­ houses and their own personnel tember 19, just a month after US for handling stores. Commercial Lines notified its stewards to get shipowners pay more for compar­ down under $1.30. There was no able ^imounts of food because they affirmative action by the conven­ buy in smaller quantities and have tion on this or any other resolution to pay handling costs as part of to improve feeding. On December 5, the "Pilot" pub­ their feeding bills. lished beef ^on feeding Bad as US Lines looks in com­ from a another US Lines ship, which laid parison with these figures, 'it cuts the issue on the line. a poor figure indeed when com­ "Our current Westbound pared to ships manned by civilian meeting," it reads, "was very muchL to the point and the question of poor feeding aboard all US Lines freighters was discussed by the member­ ship at length. "As the minutes of this meeting make clear, we think all US Lines vessels should be removed from the Good Feed­ er list in the 'Pilot' and that strenuous effdrts should be made by the National Office to have the feeding costs and poundage upped considerably. "Since the termination of the war, prices have Increased constantly. Despite these in­ disputable facts, at the begin­ ning of January, 1956, the US Lines, Instead of Increasing feeding costs on their vessels, decided to lower them from $1.46 per day per man to $1.35 ; im. rnnmi HiwM " YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Gnide To Better Buying By Sidney MargoUiu More On Income Taxes the poundage pdr man eonsumed from 7.5 to 6.5 pounds. [Ed. note: If a man drank a pint of milk and had a halfpint of soup, that would be better than' IVi pounds right there.l , "More recently still a letter was sent out to all chief stew­ ards telling them how one chief steward fed four trips running at $1,227 and that the company expected the fleet average for the last half of the year to be down to $1.30 per day or better ... "The ultimate result Is that the whole of the crew from the top down Is being poorly fed . . . not In line -with our American way of living .. . "We feel certain thatjve are voicing the opinion of the crews of all US Lines freigh­ ters who desire to live and work in accordance with nor­ mal American standards . . ." Just why the NMU permits US Lines to enjoy a $290,000 a year, or larger, edge on feeding while its membership grumbles is one of those as-yet-unanswered questions. It should be pointed out in this connection that the company has a whole slew of top brass, the largest number of vice-presidents of any American-flag operation, in propor­ tion to size. The money coming out of the bellies of the NMU member­ ship can be used to support the top-heavy administrative set-up and at the same time, the company can claim that it is efficient in keeping crew maintenance costs down to a minimum. It is interesting to note too, that US Lines has enjoyed other pref­ erences from the NMU in the past, such as the institution of the black­ ball system years before other NMU companies got into the act. Franklin Hails Curran It is also noteworthy, that at recent hearings before the House Merchant Marine Committee the company president. General John Franklin,-had high words of praise for NMU President Joseph Curran because the SS United States "has not been tied up one single day by labor trouble. I want to give cred­ it," he said ... "particularly to Mr. Curran, president of the NMU ..." Obviously, Ijie ability to delay the United States is a powerful weapon which could probably solve the US Lines feeding headache overnight, a weapon the NMU has chosen not to use. No such re­ luctance has been displayed in ty­ ing up American Export, Grace, Mooremack or United Fruit pas­ senger ships in other NMU beefs. A fact that ^ight have a bearing on this situation is the membership of the NMU president, and of Hoyt Haddock, NMU Washington repre­ sentative, on the so-called "LaborManagement Maritime Commit­ tee." ^ The co-chairman of the commit­ tee along with Curran, Is General John Franklin, the prcddent.qf ITS: (Ed. note: The January 31 SEAFARERS LOG carried an article on income tax rules as they apply to Seafarers. The followihg contains more general information about US income taxes useful for shoreside workers and Seafarers in making out tax returns.) While business owners and top executives get away with tax-de­ ductible vacation lodges, country-club memberships and yachts, the Govdilment. puts up a big fight to keep wage-earners from deducting such job expenses as work clothes. Twice last year the US Treasury Department won court rulings, in cases against a painter and a car­ penter, that work clothes are not deductible. According to the J. K. Lasser Tax Institute, the carpenter had de­ ducted $42 for buying overalls, and $20 for laundering them. But the court ruled he had failed to show his employer required him to wear overalls, or that they were uniforms. Anyway, the court said, work clothes used merely to protect ordinary clothing are not deductible. You cannot claim the valuable sick-iiay exclusion on the punch-card form. If you're single but head of a household, you can't get that po­ tential tax-saver from Form 1040A. Nor, if you have a few mutualfund or stock shares, can you get the four percent dividend credit, nor the retirement-income credit for people retired from full-time work. You can take these tax savers on Form 1040. This can be used either as a short or long form. If your potential deductions don't add up td ten percent, use 1040 as a short form by taking the optional ten per­ cent allowance. If your deductions total more than ten percent, itemibe them. Here's a checklist of potential tax-savers wage-earners sometimes overlook. • Sick Pay: Whether or not you itemize deductions, you can sub­ tract from gross income (on page 1 of Form 1040) up to $100 a week of sick pay received after the first week of an illness. • Sideline Losses: You can deduct from your gross income any losses incurred in- a sideline business, as long as you do operate it with the aim of earning profit. • Excess Social Security Tax> Be sure to take credit for excess So­ cial Security payment if you had more than one employer during the year. Bad Debts: Any unpaid debts, even loans to relatives, are de­ ductible. You, your wife and dependent children are $600 exemptions. But also take exemptions for any elderly dependents or married children or grandchildren for whom you pay more than half support, even if they get Social Security, rail retirement or similar non-taxable income. If you itemize instead of taking the ten percent allowance, here are potential deductions: • Contributions: You can deduct cash donations, or the fair market value of goods such as household articles, toys, clothing, books, etc.. donated to -charities, churches, non-profit schools, community-service. Scouts and veterans organizations; cost of Ingredients of foods pre­ pared for church and charity bene­ fits; carfares or cost of gas and oil for your car while performing free service for churches, charities, civil defense, schools and local govern­ ments; church pew rents, assess­ ments and dues; costs and upkeep of uniforms for hospital-volunteer. Red Cross and civil-defense ~ox^ ganizations. • Interest Payments: Deduct mortgage Interest, discount, mort­ gage broker's fees; penalties for prepaying a mortgage; your share of mortgage Interest if a tenantstockholder in a co-op; interest or carrying charges on debts and In­ stallment purchases. • Other Taxes: you can deduct other taxes you pay. including property taxes; state and city in­ come and sales taxes and special local taxes on radio and TV sets, cosmetics, theater-admissions, tele­ phone and utilities fbut not Federal excise taxes); also car and driver license fees, auto "use" taxes, state and city gas taxes and state cig- _ arette taxes if shown separately but not if included in purchase price. • -Medical Expenses; These include payments to doctors, dentists, hospitals; nurses fees and board; costs of drugs and medicines; costs and maintenance of appliances such as eyeglasses, heark^g aids, braces, trusses, arch supports, orthopedic shoes, wheel chairs, crutches; costs of air conditioning, bed board or oxygen equipment advised by sr" doctor to alleviate a specific illness; costs of special dietary, foods and vitamin preparations advised by a doctor if they don't merely replace regular foods; transportation costs to doctors' and dentists' offices and hospitals, including use of your car; premiums for hospital and medicd insurance; cost of staying in a sanitarium or convalescent home to get medical care; costs of special training in speech and lip reading; trans­ portation and board expenses -while going to another place to get treatment for a specific illness, but not just to Improve general heal^ Here is a checklist of job expenses you may be able to deduct: ' • Union dues'and assessments, employnient agency fees. Work uniforms if distinctive and required by your job and not adaptal^e to ordinary wear. ; • Safety clothing such as steel-toe shoes,-goggles, work gloves, hel- ^ mets, aprons and rubber gloves^ r,. 4 • Tools,. Instrumeqta, technical and trade magazines and boc^qSk, 4 : • Stpdents' travel and living cqsjts ^w^s. aw^yj^qm hpm^ �liwiih 14.1»M As is usual in the reports, thereis plenty of comment on the chow served during the trip. Stew­ ard depart­ ments on the Alcoa Runner, Robin Gray, Joseflna, Maiden Creek, Ocean Eva, Rarbara ^ Frietchie, Grain Shipper and the Gurskie Moridng Light all received well-deserved votes of thanks for a job well done. A spe­ cial recommendation was given by the crew of the Fairport to chief cook Alexander Gurskle for his suwess in the culinary department. ^SEAFARERS ship's delegate on the Orion Clip-' per, the crew decided to take up a collection and "adopt" a Jap­ anese family. Over 48,000 yen was given to the new Orion Cli^ per family. Just said. ^ A New York State Court Judge has withheld ruling on the Water­ front Commission's plea for con­ tempt charges against Charles Irv­ ing Velson, East Coast representa­ tive of Harry Bridges' International Longshoremen's and Warehouse­ men's Union. The agency had re­ quested the contempt charges after Velson refused to answer questions concerning his part in a campaign to organize pier bosses on the East Coast. Justice Benedict Dineen said he would reserve his decision on jail­ ing Velson over his refusal to an­ swer the Commission's questions on a $3,000 donation made by Bridges to Edward Fitzpatrick, brother-in-law of Albert Ackalitis, who is presently barred from work­ ing on piers. Fitzpatrick, leader of the organ­ izing campaign, had informed the Commission that the money was sent to him by Louis Goldblatt, secreta^-treasurer of Bridges' un­ ion, after he appealed to .Bridges for aid on several occasions. AFL-CIO Notifies Ail Infl ~ Unions To Comply On Efhies AFL-CIO President George Meany and Secretary-Treasurer William Schnitzler have writ­ ten to the presidents of all AJTi-CIO international unions calling their attention to the need to obsei^e and enforce the ethical practices codes of the AFL-CIQ. The letter^ which was sent to SIU of NA president Paul union rules and law—in return for ecutive officers of the AFL-CIO Many, of the crews have written Hall as well as to presidents which the member must undertake recognize completely that the forms of the other international unions, to carry out the responsibilities of and procedures of union govern­ in showing their appreciation to the Seafarers who stayed on the Robin Line ship4 and rode them until the elections. Typical of these reports is the one sent in by G. A. Masterson, ship's dele­ gate on the Steel Masterson Executive. Moved by the poverty , of many "We, the crewmembers of the of the families in the ports on SS Steel Executive, wish to extend their itinerary, writes Chester Jnst, our apiH-eciatfon and thanks to all the Robin crewmembers who won a hud struggle for an SIU victory in gaining back our contract. It was a Job well done." Bridges'Man MumOnEast Coast Plans rv^ Seven lOG » » ^ "A good trip, no beefs," means one thing: a good crew and responsible delegates. M. Kleiber, lit delegate on the Pennmar, writes, "I felt that a real fine fellow­ ship existed on board ... I wish to thank each and every mem­ ber for their co­ Kleiber operation, mak­ ing this a pleasant trip. "I only hope there will be more of the same so that I can look for­ ward to another pleasant trip." Sf Shipping Stops Dead SAN FRANCISCO-Shipping for this port as in other West Coast ports almost came to a standstill over the last period. There were no vessels paying off and only one, the Choctaw (Waterman), signed on. In transit were the Steel Voyager (Isthmian), City of Alma (Water­ man) and the Losmar, Marymar (Calmar). Back In The 'Bad Old Days' Arttim sKinclingt lt 1923 vrhife At oboorcl Fbmbh eeasid (ieliqener, Helena. Hiliica h now ertipfoyed by i^e^U-^WS-controcted New Splieing C^mpohy^ ^ states: "It is the purpose of this directive to call to your attention the requirements for action con­ tained in the Ethical Practices Codes and to insure that yotu: union is fully in compliance with this policy position of the AFLCIO." The SIU of North America, at its convention held In San Francisco in March, 1957, went on record as fully endorsing the ethical prac­ tices codes. Subsequently, A&G District membership meetings in all ports endorsed the convention's position. The following is the text of the AFL-CIO letter: "Dear Sir and Brother: "This letter is written to you pursuapt to a resolution of the Executive Council concerning the observance of the Ethical Practices Codes. These Codes, you will re­ member, were adopted at various times during 1956 and 1957, and were reaffirmed by an overwhelm­ ing majority vote of our Second Constitutional Convention at At­ lantic City in December, 1957. "The Ethical Practices Codes are elements of the fundamental policy of the AFL-CIO. They implement the provisions of our Constitution, with its requirement that the AFLCIO and its affiliated unions stead­ fastly oppose corruption. Must Be Enforced "It is the purpose of this direc­ tive to call to the attention of all affiliates of the AFL-CIO that the Ethical Practices Codes, as a mat­ ter of right and of constitutional policy, must he observed and en­ forced. As events during the past two years have indicated, the Codes are both a symbol and a weapon in our common effort to keep the American, lahor movement clean and democratic. "The six Ethical Practices Codes deal with "paper" locals (locals without members); health and wel­ fare funds; racketeers, crooks, com­ munists and fascists; investments and business interests of union officials; financial practices and proprietary activities of unions; minimum accounting and financial controls; and union democratic practices. "While substantial steps have been taken in recent months to bring about complete compliance with the Codes, some imions. while not . by any means ignoring the ob­ jectives and recommended proce­ dures contained in the Codes, have not. yet taken steps to insure com­ plete compliance. "Without going into the detailed requirements of the Codes, the Ex­ ecutive Council has directed us to call to ybur particular attention Code No. 6 dealing with democratic processes. "This Code provides that: 'Each member of a union should have the right to full and free participation in union self-government. This should include the right: (a) to vote periodically for his local and na­ tional officers, either directly by referendum vote or through dele­ gate bodies; (b) to honest elections; (c) to stand for and to hold office, subject only to fair qualifications uniformly imposed; and (<U to voice his views as to the method which the union's affairs should be con­ ducted.' FairTlreatnMiit "It provides that each member of ^e union shall have the right to fair treatment in the applicattdit of union citizenship. "The Code provides that the con­ vention, as the supreme governing body of the union, must be held at least every four years; and that the term of office for all union officials^ should not exceed four years. "It provides that officers must be elected, either through referen­ dum vote or by vote of delegate bodies, under fair rules that con­ tain adequate safeguards for honest and free elections. "It provides that conventions of the union should generally he open to the public, and that proceedings or accurate summaries should be available to th; membership. "It provides '.hat membership meetings of local unions must he held periodically, with proper no­ tice of time and piace.' "It provides that, in order to in­ sure 'democratic, responsible and honest' administration of trade unions, the AFL-CIO and its affili­ ated unions should have the power to institute disciplinary and cor­ rective proceedings, including the power to institute trusteeships where necessary. "The Executive Council again wishes to emphasize, however, that the Code specifically states that such power to institute trusteeship 'should be exercised sparingly and only in accordance with the pro­ visions of the union's constitution, and autonomy should be restored promptly upon correction of the abuses requiring 'rusteeship.' "The Executive Council and ex­ ment do and should vary widely from one organization to another. But we recognize with equal clarity th..t the basic democratic rights of union members, as set forth in the Ethical Practices Codes, must be guaranteed if our trade union movement is to remain strong and capable of meeting the great chal­ lenges of the future. "It is the purpose of this direc­ tive to call to your attention the requirements for action contained in the Ethical Practices Codes and to insure that your union is fuliy in compliance with this policy posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO. In compli­ ance with the Constitution of the AFL-CIO and the resolution adopted by the Executive Council at its mid-winter meeting, the Ex­ ecutive Councii calls upon your union to take all applicable steps to assure complete compliance with the Ethical Practices Codes by April 15, 1958. Extension of time will necessarily be permitted for those unions in which convention action is required under the terms of their own constitutions to take these steps. "We feel certain that in provid­ ing fuli compliance with the Ethi­ cal Practices Codes, your trade union organization will enhance its ability to perform its fundamental role: to serve the membership faithfully and effectively." Fraternally yours, GEORGE MEANY President WILLIAM SCHNITZLER Secretary-Treasu rer 1 40,000 In Florida Living Off Handouts Approximately 40,000 unemployed migrant farm workers in southern Florida are living exclusively off Government food handouts, the "Wall Street Journal" reported. In addi­ tion, the migrants are getting • — kerosene for cooking, some work camps, with each family usu­ clothing and food handouts ally having a one room shack. In from local business firms and individuals. The farm workers were stranded when three succesive freezes de­ stroyed Florida's fruit and vege­ table crops. Most of them do not have any money for gasoline to go on to other areas where they could find work, and in any case, it is too early in the year for them to se­ cure harvest employment else­ where. It is usually May 15 before the migrants can get employment in more northerly areas. Farm Surplus Government food surplus is be­ ing distributed on a large scale in several other areas of high unem­ ployment, but the migrant' farm workers, not having permanent homes or any unemployment bene­ fits, are more severely-affected by unemployment than other groups. An officer of the Florida Depart­ ment of Welfare said that his agency had already distributed 25 to .30 carloads of relief supplies and has ordered 33 carloads more. Migrants come in for food dis­ tribution every 14 days. They get cheese, rice, fiour, cornmeal and powdered miljt from Government surplus. Local relief agencies hand out sugar, lard anJ baking powder, and private firms have'beien chip­ ping in bread,' bananas, canned goods and baby food. IBiraat faaoiHn^ «^ing> 4t one camp, the "Journal" reported, the sanitary facilities consisted of two wash basins and six toilets for every 70 people. Families living outside camps are not so fortunate, with some of them in wooden crate shacks and in cars.~ .:ft\ Vi! 1 .''4 Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing ou for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card wbeta they pay ofi may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on (or another such voy- •; I ••[Ut I �• SEAFARERS Eight LOG' Biat«h 14. 1«5S Tanker May Get Atom Plant 0-'y. w.- Negotlatlona have been complet­ ed between Local 32B of the Build­ ing Service Employees Interna­ tional Union and two major New York landlord associations to pro­ vide free eyeglasses, a paid day off on their birthdays and extend­ ed hospitalization coverage for the union's 21,000 members. The agreement covers elevator opera­ tors, starters, porters, handymen and other maintenance and cus­ todial workers in 1,100 commercial buildings. iliii;ililiiil||pllli^ $1 Artist's rendering of prototype tanker of the Pipeline class which is now being considered for conver­ sion to nuclear power. Change-over would eliminate stack and alter lines of ship considerably. WASHINGTON—stepped-up drive to put an atom-powered tanker into the water by 1961 has been launched jointly by the Maritime Administration and the Atomic Energy Commission. It would follow by a year the expected completion of the first nuclear-powered US merchant ship, the NS-* (nuclear ship) Savannah. to justify the first nuclear bunker­ that the SIU Pacific District-con­ Authorization has been ing. Admittedly, in the case of tracted American President Lines given for a three-month study on both tankships and freighters, will operate the Savannah when the feasibility of cbnverting a pro­ atomic propulsion would cut down she comes out. Interest in an atom-powered sub­ totype T-5 tanker now under con- the amount of payload taken up by • Etruction to nuclear power. The fuel tanks but the heavy protective marine tanker was heightened last tanker's hull is already near com­ shielding required would neutralize week when the Navy disclitsed that pletion at Ingall's Shipyard in Pas- this saving, except in the case of its newest atom sub, the Skate, made a crossing from New London, huge supertankers. cagoula. Miss. Neither US vessel would be the The tanker hull being considered Conn., to Portland, England, in 203 first atom-powered surface ships in for possible conversion will have hours, just under eight and a half existence, although they would be a length of 615 feet compared to days. She traveled 3,161 miles the forerunners among commercial the war-built 523-foot T-2. It will 2,828 of this under water—in the ships. The Soviet Union announced be a 22,500-ton ship with a speed record West-East crossing. the launching of a 16,000-ton atom- of 20 knots. The 21,800-ton Sa­ The Navy's pioneer atom sub powered icebreaker last November. vannah will have a length of 587 Nautilus, active since January, 1955, The go-ahead for the surface feet. holds the overall speed mark of 195 tanker studies follows an earlier Originally the Government pro­ hours on an East-West crossing announcement by the MA calling posed building a floating atomic from England. One special ad­ for research on a submarine tanker "showcase" with no special com­ vantage of undersea travel was for commercial use, probably with mercial value, but this idea was that the Skate was able to avoid an atom-power plant in mind. Brit­ ruled out by Congress. It voted all the storms in the Atlantic by ain and Japan are also surveying instead for the combination ship traveling submerged where the the possibilities of similar vessels. to see how an atom-powered vessel weather had no effect on its speed Tankers have long been consid­ could pay its waj^. It is rumored or maneuverability. ered more suitable for operation with atom-power plants than dry cargo ships because of the nature of tanker operations. Some ex­ perts contend that atomic propul­ sion can only be profitable in ships of a size already operating in the tanker field. They feel that sus­ tained high speeds, vastly-increased payloads and fast turnaround mean Whatever you need, in work or. dress nothing to freightships which must spend long periods in port loading geor, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top and discharging cargo, but jvquld quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ have a bearing for tankers. ing at your Union-owned and UnionThey also seriously question how much dry cargo a freightship op­ operated Sed Chest store. erating on atom power can carry tf. :• r. '. k-. ir '- •'kx-: '•t'T'.- ' iHi-.'-'• Your Gear.. for ship . Boston Jobs Just 'Fair S': • • r-' -mmx ' ' 1" • BOSTON—T h o m a s Holleran, chief of the Trade Union Pro­ grams Division of the Department of Labor, sent a letter of apprecia­ tion to the members of the SIU here expressing his thanks for go­ ing all out in maMng the visit of French labor representatives a cor­ dial and interesting one. "We realize that the success of this type of program would be im­ possible without the cooperation 'of people like who you and those who have assisted you," Holleran said. Shipping for this port has been generally fair, but could not be called good. There were three ves­ sels, the Council Grove, Royal Oak (Cities Service) and the Almena (Pan-Atlantic) paying off and sign­ ing on during the past period. In transit were the Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian); Robin Gray, Robip Locksley (Robin); Winter Hill (Cities Serv­ ice) and the De Soto (Waterman). All were reported in good shape. Port Agent James Sheehan, and his family, wish to thank all those who called and sent sympathy cards to express their condolences upon the l(»is of his brother;'two "-weeks aga for shore Spofi Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage the SEA CHEST ^ Terming the union printing label as "evidence that the work was performed under decent wages and working conditions," Michigan Gov. G. Mennen Williams has issued a directive including the use of the label in the state printing contract. Earlier this year the state legisla­ ture had approved a measure mak­ ing it illegal to. counterfeit or imi­ tate the union label. Under the new order, any state officer or em­ ployee who accepts printing with­ out the label (if it is available to the contracting printer) is in vio­ lation of the law and liable:to a $50 fine for each offense. Although the directive applies only to the printing label, "the same tirinciple," Williams said, "of buying goods and services made at prevj^iling wage rates ought to be uni­ versal in state purchases." i> t) Striking members of the United Rubber Workers Union have de­ fended their nation-wide strike con­ sumers' boycott against O'Sullivan Rubber products as an exercise of their right to free speech as guar­ anteed by the Constitution. Picket­ ing and a consumer boycott, they held, are guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits Congress from making any laws abridging the freedom of speech or the right of the people to peaceably assemble. In addition that this, they said, the Taft-Hartley Act also holds picket­ ing and a boycott as legal. Section 8(c) of that act allows the express­ ing of any "views . ... whether in .written, printed graphic or visual form." The answer was filed with the NLRB before the board held a hearing March 4 on the boycott issue. The union was ousted from the company after a decertification election was held last October Carib Queen SoldrUS Only Bidder JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The TMT Carib Queen has been sold in a foreclosure auction to the US Government, the sole bidder for the roll-on vessel. The Carib Queen was the first vessel to obtain a Federally-guar­ anteed mortgage under the 1956 Ship Mortgage Act. The Maritime Administration, which bid $3,450,000 for the vessel, had guaranteed a $4 million mortgage on the ship. A combination of physical" and financial woes for TMT Trailer Fer­ ry, Inc.; owners of the 8,050 ton vessel, was responsible for the forced sale. While on a voyage un­ der charter to MSTS, the vessel -suffered an engine room break­ down and had to go into di^dock for extensive repairs. In addition the company suffered a severe financial setback when it was hit with an $800,000 loss in liquidating stock it had pledged as collateraL The ship will be put into one of the- Government's, reserve fieets until she can be sold or chartered, hearing March 4 on the boycott among strikebearers working the plant. * * t- Adding more gloom to the eco.ncmic outlook, the' Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that living, costs jumped six-tenths of one percent in January, the largest increase in seven months, and the 15th time in the past 17 months that the record hit a peak. Prior to the announcement, the Com­ merce Department reported that while dividends climbed $2 billion in January, wages and salaries dropped more than $2 billion com­ pared to December. Ji 4. UAW officials and the Chrysler Corp. have reached an agree­ ment on some of the basid prob­ lems in the auto industry. One is tliat Chrysler will try to schedule workers for a full forty hours a week and lay off the others so they may collect state unemploy­ ment compensation and companypaid supplementary unemployment benefits. Prior to this the company had drastically cut down its work week, with some men working as little as II hours a week; The com­ pany has also agreed to adjust pro­ duction rates. US Reopens Sears-Retail Clerks Fight WASHINGTON —The National Labor Relations Board's general counsel is reopening the case in­ volving Sears, Roebuck & Com­ pany's Boston branch in a general reexamination of Labor Bdard pro­ ceedings in which Nathan Shefferman's Labor Relations Associates was involved. The February-14 SEAFARERS LOG reported in detail on a "Fortune" magazine feature which described how the Shefferman agency^ was created and backed by Sears, and used by that company and others to defeat union organiz­ ing campaigns by fair means or foul. As a result of th^se activi­ ties 93 percent of the 205,000 em­ ployees of Sears are still nonunion. In the Boston case, the Retail Clerks International Union was the target of company-sponsored Shef­ ferman activities for a number of years including formation of an "Employees Council," spying out and acting against workers with pro-union sentintents, buying off pro-union activists, where possible, establishing a "vote no" commit­ tee to visit workers' in their homes while committee members were on company"^ payrolls for time involved,-transfers, firings and oth­ er tactics out of the union-busting armory. As a result, the clerks lost their election bid to a "no union" ma- . jority. In reporting the case, NLRB noted the company's activities on behalf of Shefferman and his stooge operations. Should the Board call for a new election at the Boston store, it would be a precedent for similar moves in many hundreds of cases ^involving Shefferman's business clients. - �mirA l^ list' , '• . 'hi r. -'•• SEAFARERS L OG 7-. §• • " -,v .i % W v V -"-'1 , «••" -' T .' • r • •^- v.; • '• • -r, .; - ,• .. .-• • •; • : 'r:^,- -^t. -:J^ h 1%'t • '#'••• n -: '% iftv' • 1: > - ;'• WILLIS TUG fLCCT: With BME engineers at the throttles and SIU representation for other crafts, Willis tugs haul bulk paper and general cargo coastwise out of Paulsboro, NJ (shown here). SIU talks on pact reopening are underway again after sidetrack­ ing ot the latest NMU raid. NMU lo^t election 69-2 a year ago. » -J -I ^ Ij iM ,iSl • ''J I -i! . .5! - -'5| sli ll High-flylnr crane unloads paper rolls brought north from Georda, South Carolina mills by Willis tow. Cook James English keeps the whole gang well-fed on the tug Evelyn. On the tug Suwannee, eook George Moore rates ail the culinary honors. Captain Obed O'Neal on the Evelyn gets orders from shore on phone in wheclhouse. iiii :.KI -I - 5;^^ • :;>) • ••Hi-•'In >.tsi Willis tugs Patdoia (foreground) and Jack await orders in Ice-clogged waters alongla Paulsboro. The cpmpany operates nine vessels all together. Home . Port-.ls .Wilailndtpn,,|»<|^^ • Large part of company's coastwise trade Is in haulage of bulk paper from southern . mills. Sbwe workers here are trying to hook up sling, so crane ean lift rolhi. �c^n SEAFARERS FaK» TfeB Absenfee Vote Rules Listed The SIU once again has available a supplly of free-postage "Federal Post Card Appli­ cations" for absentee ballots that can be used in the various state primaries and the gen­ eral elections in November. The first primary coming up is in Illinois on April 8. These cards are obtainable-* at Union headquarters or from forces and GI dependents. The only as a guide on basic questions of voting procedures. In all cases, US shipping commissioners, category "Merchant Marine person­ it's best to act early, if only to shipping companies, seamen's clubs nel" does not always include Great and other union sources in New Lakes seamen and those employed check in advance on the specific rules not only in your state but on the inland waterways. YQrk and other port cities. The digest given here is intended for your city, town or coimty. Generally, the absentee balloting procedure calls for the seaman to mail in a FPCA form to the county where he normally resides. County officials then forward the necessary forms to the mailing address fur' nished by the seaman. On occa­ sion, a separate request must be made to qualify the seaman as a WASHINGTON—A House subcommittee has charged that registered voter. cigarette manufacturers have been misleading the public Primary Votes Too through their advertising of filter tips as an aid in cutting Most states permit absentee bal­ down nicotine and tar and in* loting in the primaries as well as tection." the general elections, in which case, preventing Itmg cancer. After the publication of many a separate ballot must be request­ "The filter cigarette smoker ed on each occasion. Alabama, is, in most cases, getting as much or medical reports of a link between Louisiana. Pennsylvania and Puer­ more nicotine and tar from the smoking and lung cancer, many of to Hico do not permit absentee vot­ filter," the House Government Op­ the name-brand cigarette compa­ ing by seamen, but in Alabama and erations Committee reported, "than nies switched to filter tips," osten­ Louisiana you can. vote in advance he would get from the regular cig­ sibly to prevent nicotine and tar if you are home prior to election arette the advertisers have per® from entering the lungs. suaded him to abandon—for his But the industry had to then re­ day. sort to using stronger tobacco, the State requirements for absentee health . . . voters vary and must be observed 'The cigarette industry has done committee said, and looser filters to closely in order for a vote to be a grave disservice to the smoking allow a greater number of smoke counted. In addition, the rules for public initially, blatantly, and more particles to get through, to ward merchant seamen differ in many recently, very subtly, publicizing off public dissatisfaction over the cases from those for the armed the filter tip smoke as a health pro­ use of filters. Now Filter Cigs Are On Pan; House Group Assails Claims Digest Of State Laws On Absentee Voting For Seamen General Election NoTember 4, 1958* J' STATE Alabama Arizona Arkansas Callfomid Florida Gcorglat Idaho Illinois 8/12 4/8 Indiana 5/6 Iowa Kansas 6/2 B/5 Kentuckyt J/27 Louisiana Maine* Maryland 7/29 6/16 S/20 MasMChusatts Michigan No absentee voting 8/5 Minnesota Mississippi 9/9 8/28 Missouri 8/5 Montana 6/3 Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey 5/13 9/2 No absentee' voting 4/15 New Mexico 5/13 New York North Carolina No absentee voting 5/31 North Dakota Ohio 6/24 5/S Oklahoma Dragon Pannsylvania Rhode island South Carolina 7/1 5/18 5/20 No abscstce voting 6/10 South Dakota Ttnnessee 6/3 8/7 Texas Utah 7/2B 9/9. Varment VIrslhIa 9/9 7/15 not required yes (automatic with baUot) yes none Wai^higton 9/S jres ^(automatic with yes (automatic with ballot) not required ge.o(.»tonutl. with any time 73 day* before 90 days before 21 day* bafore when available not required yes 90 days Men. 2$ day* before when available when ovaibdkle Dalaware •/' :;•• f'': •• ' EARLIEST DATE EARLIEST BALLOT MAIL YOU CAN APPLY WILL BE MAILED REGISTRATION No absentee voting by seamen. Can vote in person SO—5 days before election 30 days before 30 days before yes 90 days before not required --15 days before any time yes (automatic when 20 days before voted) 90 days before 30 days before yea 2 months before yes 2 months before 9/9 No absentee voting No absentee voting 9/9 9/10 Colorado Connci^cut - VA PRIMARY VOTE 5/S 9/9 7/29 6/3 West . Virsinia s/s . • Wisconsin Wyomlns a/9 a/is JUaska* Dawdll Fwerl* Rice «/2S 10/4 Ne ebeeUee yes any time only if re-registering none (not required If voted since 1956) yes none (not required If. voted since 1954) yes (must file by 39th day before election) not required not required 45-days before 60 days before any time 60 days before 3D before primary 60 before general 90 days before 120 before primary - 65 before general any tlm,e 60 days before -AS days before 60 days before when available 30 days before 30 before primary 60 before general 40 days before 21 before primary 25 before general when available none (not required If voted since 1956) No absentee voting for seamen. Can vote in person 10—2 days before election yes any time 30 days before yes (automatic with any time when available ballot) yes (automatic When any time when available applying) yes (must file 30 days 75 days before 42 days before before election) yes any time when avaiCible yes 60 days before 60 before primary 40 before general none (not required in 60 days before 30 days before all localities) yes (must be filed 45 45 days before 30 days before dayr before election) yes 90 days before 15 days before yes 90 days before when available yes (automatic When any time < 20 days before apph'ing) none (not required if any time . 24 days before voted since 1954) yes (automatic when any time for primary when available applying) 7/1 for general yes (file 5/2 to 9/20) any. time when available yes (automatic when any time applying) not required 30 days before none (not required In any time aU locMlUes) not required any time not required 60 days before No absentee voting for eeiimen not required any time. yes (file 30 days before election) yes ^es (automatic with 60 days before 21 days before 60 before, oversea* 30 before, in US when available ~ when available 20 day* before any time when available any time any timet when available 6/10 for primary 9/10 for general when available when available any time - ' 3D days before any time 60 before, in US 90 before, overeeea 7/f •Xxeept Maine (S/aSS) and AJaaka (l0/14/9a> \1 Voter* Voter* qualified qualified if at least U years year* old oM on election day da' fr oveweaa. V/WiiT^ifc-ftg-Vrintary. if oversea*. t<l/l»'ia W. for aeearat^ Mardi 14. xm LOG 30 daysDSFore 60 before, in US 90 before, overseas '' X days before STIIL NAVieATOR (Isthmian), Jan. 1—Chairman, C, Burns; Secretary, P. Heraye. Loss received. Shlp-'s fund $15.10. Few hours disputed ot. New reporter eleoted. No beefs. tary, W. Calhoun. To aeo patrol­ man about new washing machine. Clock to be installed in recreation room. iANTORI (Ore), Feb. IS—Chairman, J. Mehaleu; Secretary, J. •Illott. No beefs. Ship's fund $31.60. Reports ac­ cepted. ' SugsesUon to serve steak twice a week, more fruit juice* and fresh fruit. Take better care of waah1ns mainline. BARBARA FRIITCNIR 'Liberty Navigation), January 1*—Chtlrman, O. Fayne; Secretary, E. Bryan. New •hip's delegate elected. Discussion of draws and cigarettes issue in foreign port. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for fine hoUday meals. HASTINGS (Watarmin), Fab. f— Chairman, T. Jamas; Sacratary, J. Walla. Waahlng machine needa repqirins. Repair liat to ha aubmltted. Sea abont aick men at payoff. Special meeUns to be held with patrolman In regard to hospital and alck men. Good trip with only few beefs. Few hours ot. Few men sick this trip. Chief cook - GRAIN SNIFFER (Grelnlleet), Feb­ ruary t—Chairman. N. Thomas; Socretary, P. J. St. Marie. Steward faUed to meet sldp in New Orleana on saUIng. Crew cautioned on use of too much coffee.^ Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for good job. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), February 1<—Chairman. A.. Maldonaee; Secre­ tary. W. F. O'Brien. Some disputed ot. Everything running smoothly. One man missed ship In ManUa. rejoined in Bangkok. Ship to be exterminated for cockroaches. Most repairs not taken care of! to be completed. Vote of thanks to steward department and baker on his excellent .baking and many extras he put out. BEATRICE (Bull), February 12— Chairman, S. Csrr; Secretary. P. A. Dupply. Dispute on pay for Washing­ ton's birthday—to be put before (Harificatlon Board. Reports accepted. burned foot—tmablo to work few daya. Hava alck men removed from fec'ale and placed in paasenser'a room midship instead of hoepltal. when available. Keep bathrooms clean. Vote of thenki to steward dept. for food moala and to baker for fine paetry. and coffee tidbits. SBATRAIN NSW JSRSSY (Seatrain), Feb. 1*—Chairman, J. Connert; Sec­ retary, R. Nay. All repairs completed. Two men paid off. Members bolding delegate's job shall be for two months. New delegate elected. Check all portbole dogs. SuggesUoa that "steam" radiators be placed In each room— beating system has only 10 lb. pres­ sure. STEEL SURVIVOR (Isthmian), Dae. 1—Chairman, F. Shala; Sacratary S. Smith. All beefs to be taken to dept. delegate. Ship's fund $100. Request to have draw sheet ready for NY. SoUed linen not to be thrown down below. Recreation ropm to be locked up while ship is in port. Ship to be fumi­ gated for insects. Attempt to secure re-condltloned washing machine. $25 to be spents on books. Jan. 5—Chairman, A. Cunningham; Secretary, F. Chals. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $211.30. Discus­ sion on engine watches—to be alter­ nated so all men get equal cargo ot. Proper attire to be worn In galley and messroom. AU beefs to be discussed with delegate. Feb. 22—Chairman, F. Shala; Secre­ tary, J. Gelsiler. Captain refused to caU off logging of two men. One man missed ship, rejoined. Repair list to be made up. Safety program discus-' sed. Repofter wrote travelogue on trip—will send same to LOG for pubUcation. Flowers sent to deceased father of member. Ship's fund $156.03. Two men logged. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to Robin Lino crews. Motion for Union to buy out slop chest and have it run by union man. Union to clarify and verify draws In foreign ports. Beefs to be brought up at meetinga only. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. Crew requested to return all linen for In­ ventory purposes. Steward dept. needa painting. Repair list discussed. COALINOA HILLS (Fan Atlantic), February 2S—Chairman, J. Crawford; Secretary, J. R. Moore. ' Everything running emoothly. A couple men ahort In the steward department. Some disputed ot. New toaster needed In mesahalL Engine dept. wants re­ pair list before arrival. To see about maU being deUvered to siiip and fresh stores, (brew to stop putting linen In pastageways. CITY OF ALMA (Watermen), Feb­ ruary 1<—Chairman, J. Nelson; Sec­ retary, C. Collins. Everything running smoothly. $12 in ship's fund. Sugges­ tion made that the LOGs mailed to crew be distributed among each de­ partment. DEL VIBNTO (Mlnlsilppl), February 14—Chairman; R. Nebert; Seeretery, J. N. Emery. New delegate elected. Suggestion made to.try and get new machine—to be taken up at next meeting. GATEWAY CITY (Watorman), Feb­ ruary 27—Chairman. W. R. Heme; Secretary, J. F. Austin. Ship's dele­ gate elected. Reference made con­ cerning repairs. $2.50 In ship's fund.. To contact negotiation committee about time off for unlicensed mem­ bers on all trailershlps—to see fami­ lies. etc.; also for telephone to be° placed aboard in every port for In­ coming calls; and watches between S PM and a AM on trailershlps be ot. Contact patrolman to get more milk. Each member to give $.25 to ship's fund for phone calls and postage. Men getting off ship to inform dele­ gate so that replacement* can be obtained. MICHAEL (Carras),-'Febreery 2«™ Chairmen. S. E. A. Bayne; Secretary) R. MaHel. Dispute over monthly pay­ off to be taken' up with patrolman. Some disputed ot. Repair lists to be submitted to Captain. ORION STAR (Orion), February t— Chairman, O. Herding; Secretary, R. Mills. Crew to be able to draw on the ot. Company to make replace­ ments. Beef onJaimch service. New delegate elected. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seetrain), February 21—Chairman, Gasper; Sec­ retary, S. Swords. More coffee needed aboard. Reports accepted. February 27—Chairman, R. Stewart; OCEAN ULLA (Ocean Trans.), Feb­ . ruary 9—Chairman, L. Strange; Sec­ Secretary, R. Velkerts. Repair Usts to retary, D. Bransccle. Repairs being be submitted. Some disputed ot. Do made.~ Galley, mesahalls and pantry not run washing machine without watching. to be painted. Plumbing needs re­ pairing. AU portbolea to be checked SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Feb­ and dogs freed. Delegates to submit ruary 23—Chairman, R. Foesler; Sec­ repair list. retary, M. Garel. No beefs. $90.50 in fund. To see about clarifica­ WiLLESLEV VTCTORV (Utbmlsn), ship's tion of lodging due crew from pre­ Fsbruary 2—Chairman, J. Bluitt; Sec­ retary, R. V. Gelling. Delegate re­ vious payoff and warn crew of neces­ of checking off with patrolman ported that logs would be dropped. sity Coast Guard not going to be brought before leaving ship. Into logs. Write up ot halldozer In­ ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Febru­ cident was sl.lghtly garbled in the It—Chairman, S. W. Johnson; SEAFARERS LOG. Not intended to ary Sacratary, W. Konirt. Everything run­ make chief mate a hero—just quoted ning smoothly. To see patrolman re­ from copy of report to show his point. Seven men logged. Repairs taken garding rust water. Some disputed care ot except for painting rooms. ot. S11.4S in ship's fund. To contact' Several complaints about drinking headquarters regarding grade of water during trip. No cooperation •tores placed aboard. Brothers asked to be more quiet In passageway dur­ from chief for the entire trip. One ing nights. man left ship iU in Bombay. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to crew of ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Robin Una ships during beef. February t—Chairman, R. D. VlrsHle; Sacratary, B. Shapiro. Noise from MORNINO LIGHT (Waterman), Feb­ pipes to be flxed. SaS.ll in ship's ruary 4—Chairman, J. Gulgley; $ee- fund. General meeting eonemnlns retary, W. 1. Morse. AU repair UsVe to food and drinking water. Suggestloa be turned over to ahip'a deUgato bo- made to pqt fmlt Juices la Ico box at fore arrival In port. $35 In TV repair aU times-. To pay laundry bffl from fund. Suggestion to make cup drains iblp'a fund. for wastauig macbino. Vote of tbanka to steward department for good job. CNIWAWA (CItleg Service), PObniFebruary If—Chairman, i. C. Cexi ary 3—Chairmen, H. Hodsew Secre­ Secretary, W. H. Morse. Obtain in­ tary, W. Dickens. One man missed surance cards from ship's delegate. To •Up In JacksonvlDe. Florida. New BOO patrolman about soot blowers to . delegate .-elected. To. see eh. eng. boilers. Sea patrolman about new •bout fixing door to pumpmen'e room. refrigerator for the crew's mess- Request for more fresh fruit to be rooms. Vote of thsnke to steward, brought out oadiJitglit. department for Job weU done. •VRLYN (BolU, Fobrwery IS-ChetP' FAIRFORT (Watermen), February • men, C,. Heiutov; Secretary, R. M. —Chairman, J. A. Dunn; Secretary, Deuslet, Sdtuo disputed ot One man R. Harris. One man hospitalised in imiaaed ship la JCOxice.Pieeuesioa on Vancouver. WagUngton. $$ in idiip'g cleaning e^tarwiurs. fund. Kach man to donate $.50 to Suad. Veto of thanks to steward deRSiTH (Bufi), Jasuanr iS-rCheliy an, R. FraoMln; Secretary, J. F. partmant for Job waU dona. FAIRLAND (Fan^ Jktiantie), Doaom* bor «-«hair(H<;l^: 4) iK. Wrtlttl' SMff^ Byrne. Kvorytblag Swuilat smoottily. ?*dp'e dalosiMKOleeted. One men hurt in engine room. -TSH-', �SEAFARERS March 14. 195S About A Subsidy? I'd Uko To Expand' % Pace EICTCB LOG * Seek To Conciliate Canada Pact Beef A MONTREAL—^The SlU Canadian District negotiating com­ mittee has requested the Minister of Labor to appoint a gov­ ernment conciliator to assist in the settlement of the District's proposals for a new Lakes con--^-" tract in 1958. The request Lakes' trade was on routes on the came after a stalemate in upper St. Lawrence where foreign negotiations between the District and the shipowners over major is­ sues in the agreement. Under Canadian law, the pro­ posals will be sent to a Federal Conciliation Board for considera­ tion if no affirmative action on a new contract is taken by the ship operators. The District is asking for a firm manning scale on Lakes vessels, a shorter work week and a ten-cent hourly pay boost, with the hourly rate of pay replacing the old monthly scale, paid statutory holi­ days, elimination of work spread for deckhands and other improve­ ments in living and working con­ ditions. Wage Request Low A spokesman for the negotiating committee said that the union de­ liberately kept the wage increase to a low ten cents an hour so as not to impose a heavy financial burden on Canadian-fiag companies who have been under competitive pressure from foreign-flag vessels in both their coastwise and domes­ tic trades. In pressing its demands, the com­ mittee pointed out that most of the Voters Beat •t- There's been some strange doings in the ranks of the run­ Lk. Charles shipowners lately, the ones who owe their sole allegi­ ance to the flag of the dollar. The first was the news that a Sales Tax Puerto Rico away couple of runaway operators want to come back imder the US so as to be able to bid on US government cargoes and LAKE CHARLES—Backed by IBL Strikes get flag the higher US cargo-carrying rates under the "50-50" law. organized labor, voters here re­ seems that so many of them went the runaway route that jected by some 1,700 votes a pro­ Trailership Itthere are far too many ships competing for the foreign-flag posed one percent city sales tax, Leroy Clarke, port agent, reported. SAN JUAN—Members of the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen here have tied up the Waterman trailership Bienville in a dispute over the number of longshoremen to be employed tn unloading the vessel. The Bienville was the first Wa­ terman trailer-carrier to enter the Puerto Rican service. IBL long­ shoremen are demanding a mini­ mum of five gangs to be used to work the ship, plus 55 cents a ton to go into a fund for the assistance of longshoremen displaced by the new operation. it At present, Puerto Rico does not have any unemployment benefit system although one is being set up. Waterman originally offered to work the ship with two gangs of 21 men each.' The Puerto Rican government is attempting to me­ diate the dispute. A similar dispute over bulk load­ ing of sugar was resolved last month when Governor Munoz Marin worked out a formula to'the satisfaction of all. m PHOVJS ?0£1KY share of "50-50" cargoes, thus driving the rates down, and commercial cargoes are not enough to go around. On the tanker sc^ne, the Aristotle Onassis interests have decided that they want out on the 106,000-ton tanker they were to build for American-flag operation. The huge supertanker was to have been built as part of a "firm" arrangement with the Maritime Administration under which Onassis was per­ mitted to. transfer a whole slew of tankers and Libertys to foreign registry. The Onassis bid is already stirring a furore in Confess where some representatives expressed decided skepticism when the original arrangement was announced. T^en as the final touch comes the news that the SS Yar­ mouth, formerly of American registry, is going to go back on its old Boston to Nova-Scotia summer run under the Pan­ amanian flag—provided the Nova-Scotian government comes across with a subsidy. The spectacle of Canadian taxpayers subsidizing a runaway ship on an American-Canadian service, while the US and Canadian merchant fleets shrivel before the onslaught of runaway competition, is a fine exaniple of the "no holds barred" tactics of the runaway shipowners. jp 4. 4- Pretty Obvious For the past couple of weeks, the Senate investigating committee which is supposedly looking into labor racketeer­ ing has been "investigating" the United Automobile Workers strike against the Kohler company. In the course of the "investfgation" one of the "right to work" advocates on the com­ mittee started asking a UAW representative whether he had set up housekeeping with a woman to whom he was not married but who later became his wife. A cynic might well be prompted to ask since when Senators have become certified saints. But aside from that, this type of questioning, (incidentally, ther^ was no suggestion that union funds were involved) clearly reveals what the motives of the "right to work" brigade are: to smear unions by any means with some kind of tar so as to promote legislation to destroy the trade union movement. If the union can't be at­ tacked on its handling of funds then the idea is to poke around into union men's personal lives. • In a sense, the "right to work" advocates on this committee have rendered a service to the labqr movement, because they have shown exactly what their motives are by their clumsy approach and have lost themselves consid^^le support in the Senat^iaecorddnglyv This was the second time since 1953 that this tax has been de­ feated, and from the talk around town, it will be beaten every time it comes up until labor has some assurance that the revenue will be used for the purpose it was in­ tended for. Unions Enjoined Elsewhere oh the labor front, temporary injunctions were issued against the local Butchers Union and the Building Trades. The Building Trades unions had ex­ tended their organizing drive among non-union contractors in the area during the past month and bad shut some down. There has been no word as yet on the fii;al hearings on the injunctions. Although shipping took a bad drop in this port, six class C men were able to si^ on during the period. A and B men are either taking it easy on the beach, or are waiting for special runs and ships. Calling into the area over the past two - weeks were the Bents Fort, Royal Oak, Winter Hill, Cantigny, Chiwawa, Council Grove, CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Coalinga Hills. (Pan-Atlantic) and the Del Monte (Mississippi). All were reported in good shape. competition was not dangerous. The wage increase represents the difference in dollar value purchas­ ing power over the past calendar year. The Lakes companies employ the bulk of the District's member­ ship. Propose Big Boost In US Farm Cargo WASHINGTON—A whopping $2 billion increase in overseas ship­ ments of agricultural surplus is being proposed by Senator Allan Ellender (Dem.-La.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricul­ ture and Forestry. The surplus sliipments travel under provisions of the "50-50" law and have been a mainstay of US merchant ship­ ping for the past four years. $4 BiUion Until Now The total authorization since the act went into effect in 1954 has been $4 billion. The Ellender bill would put $500 million of the sum to work immediately in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, with another $1.5 billion scheduled for the July 1, 1958—June 30, 1959 period. For the current year, the agri­ cultural surplus program has been scheduled at the $1 billion rate, so that the Ellender proposal would give it a 50 percent shot in the arm, and keep it at the increased level in the 12 months following. Sales And Gifts Shipments covered by the pro­ gram includes sales of surplus at modest prices and in terms of for­ eign currencies, plus outright gifts of commodities for famine areas and other relief purposes. It is expected that the Senate Agriculture Committee will ap­ prove the Ellender proposal with­ out much ado. In submitting his bill, Ellender declared: "The request for a larger authorization this year is caused by changing world conditions. The dollar position of several countries has worsened and greater demand has resulted from poor harvests overseas. Shipments under past programs, particularly wheat for India, have been acclerated." Ellender said his call for imme­ diate additional funds was prompt­ ed by the need to schedule ship­ ments on an orderly basis. If Con­ gress doesn't provide the $500 mil­ lion for the remainder of the fiscal year, he said, the program is likely to grind almost to a halt before July 1, 1958. Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state tmemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their maiUng addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offldbs that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing. considerable hardship to the men involved. 'tr U • t 'Hj • 1 S--. .UJ LftU • "I • j •1 "vi *xy. •Si •••I �p- l-"' Pare Twelve SEAFAKBRS 'Why No Customs Break For Us?' Del Valle Asks Family Honors Repeating their demand of two years ago for a "fair deal" and the right, like other Americans, to bring in a limited amount of duty-free Souvenirs from overseas, the crew on the SS Del Valle has dispatched+ gone to- sea for years who have another appeal to Congress. A letter echoing their earlier never been permitted free entry appeal (LOG, June 8, 1956) was on any article purchased in a for­ sent fromp Santos, Brazil, to Sena­ eign country. •'We realize that the amount tor Warren G. Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter­ American seamen would spend state and Foreign Commerce. It abroad would be small inTelation proposed a sliding scale of allow­ to the dollar needs of most coun­ ances based on time spent on for­ tries, but however small it would eign articles co remedy the present be, it would still be a considerable source of dollar income to those situation. Existing regulations enable ship countries. At present most men passengers to bring in up to $500 curb their desire to purchase any­ of personal purchases duty-free. thing abroad due to the unknown Similar provisions apply to service additional amount they must pay personnel, including crews on in duty upon return to the USA." Another point raised was wheth­ Government-owned ships. However, the Del Valle noted, er the expenditure on Customs' "We as merchant mariners em­ iiiFpections when US merchant ployed by private American com­ ships return here was Justified in panies are allowed absolutely noth­ terms of the duty collected. This ing duty-free." The overaU restric­ also leads, they said, to an "unfair tions for merchant seamen appear and humiliating" practice of Cus­ designed almost in retaliation toms' searches of seamen's quar­ against civilian sailors because of ters and personal effects trip after their better chances to pick up trip, seldom with a warrant. The Del Valle also protested the bargains, they pointed out. "There are many men who have "double taxation"' on foreign-made items, many of them bought in the US, because a seaman cannot pro­ duce a sales slip or a Customs' re­ Be Sure To Get ceipt and has to pay the duty Dues Receipts twice. "In other words we are con­ Headquarters a_gain wishes to sidered guilty of smuggling unless remind all Seafarers that pay­ we can furnish satisfactory proof ments of funds, for whatever to the Customs' officials of our in­ Union purpose, be made only nocence," the crew emphasized. to authorized A&G representa­ The letter was signed by all the tives and that an official Union officers, and by F. P. Russo, ship's receipt be gotten at that time. delegate; Charles E. Nuber, bosun; If no receipt is offered, be sure C. E. Wheat, deck delegate; E. W. to protect yourself by ixnmedi- Anderson, chief .steward; B. Tingately bringing the matter to the engine delegate, and Charles attention of the secretary-treas­ ley, Barkins, steward delegate, on urer's office. b^alf of the SIU crew. LOG mi I -i-'^" 'II (J-l-V -:V*>' f •"• u n';.- • ' ' II lisli fe"',''- iiv. life Hector Mina Felix Winford PoweU Nolan Flowers G. A. Puissegur Matthew Gardiner Randolph BadcliS Leon Gordon Allen Ritchie Hebert Grant Harold Scott George Huber James Shearer James Hudson Wert A. Spencer Carl Jensen Rufus Stough Sr. Edward G. Knapp Ralph Sturgis Antoine Landry .Nicholas Tala Leo Lang Gerald L. Thaxton Timothy Less Luclen Theriot John Linn Juan Vazquez Frank Martin James E. Ward D. McCorkindale C. C. Wood Jr. Jerry Miller Clifford Wuertx Edwin M. MltcheU Walter A. Yahl Cecil Morris Jacob Zlmmer Michael Mozlo USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Elmer G. Bremer Monroe C. Gaddy C. C. Burkett Jimnde Littleton Paul R. Cook James T. Moore Forty Winks Harvey Hiomas, FWT, en{oys his siestoi In the Psrjian Gulf by sleeping on deck with his friends the flies, says Billy J. Walker on the Steel Vendor. Thomas bunked down under, q ladder heading topside. ^^ i Hospital Movie Program A Hit Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be sipned by the writer. Names lotll be withheld upon request. Luke A. Ciamboli shows off the new addition, Luke, Jr., born Jan. 18 in San Francisco. Above, April Joy Lietz, 8, shows the form and costume that won her first prize in a Tampa talent show. Dad is David W. Lietz, AB, now on the LaSalle. . USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Claudius G. Archer Wm. A. Oswinkla Joseph H. Berger Laron A. Ready Frank B. HcCoUian H. J. Schreiner John C. MltcheU Lewie A. WUkerson Charles T. Nangle USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Clarence Barrineau Frank T. CampbeU Claude L. Bibb CharUe Johnson USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. A. H. Blanchette George T. Morgan John Farrand Vincent L. TaraUo Elmer H. Grose Joseph Thomas USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Louie Holliday Alec R. Clary Lawrence T. Mays WUUam E. Eklns S. Moustakas Norman B.. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL , SEATTLE. WASH. Lawrence E. Bond P. W. McDonald G. B. Dunn Cameron E. Wootex Arthur A. Furst USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ben W. Buck John Maaslk Chas. CaUahan Henry MachlinsU James CardeU Harry Muches Arthur Cox Frederick Mulr Raymond Dabney Thomas Mungo James R. Dayton Clarence Murray Jenaro Diaz Jose A. Ferez Antonio DoAmaral Eugene Platan Clarence Gardner Alexander Rever * Gorman T. Glaze Joseph BoU Archie D. HaU Eugene Roszko Frederick Harris Herbert Shartzer James Haynes John A. Smith Walter Jackson Claude Virgin Alejandio Lopez Ople C. WaU Peter Losado Merwyri Watson Billy Earl Lynn K. KorneUusen VA HOSPITAL . BOSTON. MASS. / Thomas W. KUUon VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DBrTBOTT. MICH. WUUam DriscoU USPHS HOSPITAL ^ MEMPHIS. TENN,; Charles Burton SAILORS SNUG HARBOR ~ STATEN ISLAND. NY \ Victor B. Cooper MONTEBKLLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL "' : BALTIMORE. MD. • Francisco Buene ^ -fev - To tlie Editor: Again In January, through the courtesy of your Union, oui^ pa­ tients at the Boston marine hos­ pital viewed three good movie features on the 3rd, 17th and 29th. As always, they were appreci­ ated and'enjoyed, and added im­ measurably to the morale and welfare of those fortunate enough to see them. Our hospital has added a SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY W. C. Katarzynskl Ervin Crabtree Steve Kliderman Oscar J. Adams Edward Matte Hassen AU Albert MartineUi Joseph J. Bass Robert Murray Edmund Blosser BiUie Padgett T. C. Cepriano Juan J. Reinos Hoe Yee Choe Vincente Remolar Jose CoUados Conrad Reyes Rupert Daniels Charlie Dougherty Leonard Rhino Jose Rodriguex Ralph DuffeU Henry Rowe Ralph Dunsmoor Isaac Sieger Frederick Fulford Harold W. Simmons David Furman James F. Thompson Juan P. Garcia George ThornhiU Everett Haislett Anlello Verdamara Wade B. HarreU Henry Watson Peter Heulu USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence Anderson W. E. Orzechowskl B. F. Delbler John C. Pahner James R. Hodges Harold J. Pancost Robert Ingram A.^J. Panepinto Woodrow Meyers Paul W. Seldcnberg VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana Kenneth Lewis Patrick McCann Eladio Aris Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGulgan Herbert Mclssao Melvln W. Ross Leo Mannaugh Linzy Bosley Joaquin Minis James F. Clarke W. P. OUea Juan Denopra C. O^sU John J. DriscoU George G. Phifer Fabin Furmanek William Rackley Odis L. Gibbs Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GiUard George E. Shumaker .Bart E. Guranick Henry'E. Smith Taib Hassen Harry S. TutUe Antonio Infante VirgU E. Wilmotta Thomas Isaksen Pon P. Wing Claude yB. Jessup Woodrow Johnson Dexter Worrell Ludwig Kristiansen PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PR Harold E. Shockley EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL 1ST AVE. & 24TH STREET NEW YOBK. NY Salvatore Legayada USPHS HOSPITAL l^EW ORLEANS. LA. ' Robert G. Barrett Clolse Coatv John W. Bigwood Charles Cbrrent 'Claude Blanks '!AMlphggl. I^aVlch March 14, USt. - shuffleboard table to the facili­ ties in the auditorium, and mili­ tary personnel and seamen alike are getting a great deal of pleas­ ure out of it. This game is played roughly at waist level, which makes it very handy and less tiring for many of the pa­ tients. On behalf of the patients, the hospital, and myself, we thank you most sincerely for your con­ tribution to our January pro­ gram. June McGuire Director of Recreation 4" t it well. at it and eventually becan)e an SIU bookmember-. Billy has now been on the Alcoa Corsair for over a year as 2d cook and is doing alL he can to show his appreciation for be­ coming an SIU member. Last trip he was elected ship's delegate for his first time. Though be had a few major decisions that had to be made, he handled the situation very well. Hats off to a swell ship­ mate and good fellow. Manilce "Duke" Duet 4" 4" t Dei Mar Bacics PHS Program . To the Editor: There is nothing much to re­ port from the Del Mar as this has been a wonderful trip. As ship's delegate 1 wish to thank all delegates for their coopera­ tion in making this such a good trip. It was reported at pur last meeting that a total of 612 let­ ters were mailed to the Sent* tors ancL Representatives in Washington by the crew of this ship to protest any closing of the marine hospitals or budget cuts. There was also a vote of thanks adopted for the men who stayed on the Robin Line ships and made the SIU victory possible. Francis B. Howard Ship's delegate C. M. Dbwling Ship's secretary t i 4" Alcoa Pioneer Crew Applauded To the Editor: 1 would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the crew of the SS Alcoa Pioneer for the To the Editor: I'd like to thank you for send­ kindness- and sympathy shown ing me the LOG in Arizona and me due to the recent death of ask that you revise your mailing my father. 1 am proud to have list so I can get it at home. I "- the privilege of sailing with have not sailed for quite a while such men. Matthew Rbsato now, but when I did you can bet it was SIU. 4" The last time I shipped was Lauds Heskins^ In Lake Charles, La., and the port agent then was the same as Floral Gift the brother there now, Leroy To the Editor: With the recent passing away Clarke. Yes, I can also-say he rates as one of the best in his of-my dad, 1 sent a radiogram to my husband, William F. line. I am married, have two chil­ Earth, aboard the SS Fort Hosdren, a boy 13 and a girl ten klns. He is the chief cook on years old, and call Jackson. there. What 1 thought was so won­ Miss., my-home. I enjoy getting the LOG and can see how much derful was what the crew on the has been done for the seaman. I ship did after finding out about really miss the sea and would my loss. The men got together and sent an offering of beauti­ like to go back. I ffrst went to sea in 1925, ful Rowers to express their sym­ made a world cruise in the pathy. Their kindness came at Navy, came out In 1929 and a time when it was deeply shipped coastwise out of New appreciated. Mrs. WlUiam F. Earth Orleans. 7n fact, all the trips I made were coastwise. Though 1 a, i t love it at sea, I got settled He Appreciates ashore in the iron workers and Welfare Assist then had a family. f think I'd like to take a To the Editor:. whack at sailing again as I'm I'd like to thank the SIU Wel­ only 49 and In good health, so fare Department for the quick I may see some of the boys action on a problem of mine again soon. that 1 wrote In about. Raymond Go^ey It is really a comfort to know t) 4> that the Union looks out for its members and their families Corsair Cooic when they are in need. . Once Draws Praise again, "thank you" to the wel­ fare department for alllts help. To the Editor: . Jack Blnitt' A few years ago I became shipRiates with Robert. ^. Wells 4> 4) . 4" . • on the "SS Antlnous.- At that Del Aires Crew time, Robert, who was known as "Dilly," was galleyman on board Gets 'Thank You' and was relatively new in our To the Editor: organization. 1 would like to thank the crew He was well-liked by all the of the SS Del Aires foi* the nice men on bogrd, so when our wreath for my mother, Mrs. chief cook quit In Miami and Reba Williatns. She passed aWy " there, was liot one to replace on the 4th of February. My him the crew requested that many -thanks to, all for toeir Billy Wells take the chief cook's kindness. • r-J, 'I-. i,/.; jq|). He took the job, did jvery Aubrey "Buck" Winianui , Longs For Sea After Shore Job . V"'. �SEAFARERS 14. 19SS Florida State Beef? Steaks Are Too Big Pace Thirteea LOG They Grow Accustomed To Your Face i By Seafarer William Calefato' Koreans almost never forget a face. They always remember you, whether for some special kindness or an outstanding They've got a rare beef going on trait, good or bad. But sometimes the memory plays tricks, or two faces look alike, and then things get complicated. the SS~ Florida State. , It'a not ex­ One case in point was when a Jean LaFitte crewmember, whom we'll call Frank, was kicked by a fierce little young­ actly that the beef—or the lamb or the veal—is-too rare, though that ster, v/ho quickly ran away,"Joe for looking like him, while he ' bad as some other things that sans, even when they don't carry a hiay be at the bottom of the whole ! all the time shouting back in took all the punishment. stick, so she won the fight and _ could happen. affair in the first place. broken English: "You must have a hell o' a repu- / One shipmate found himself in a rescued the visitor. It's just that some of the crew "Takee that, you lousy Joe— tation "among the natives here," spot when an old gent approached "Why did you do it, mamsan," are upset because the steaks are too you peek—you beeg, beeg— Frank complained. "They think and acclaimed him as his sister's the sailor asked her later, to which big. — Frank didn*t have time to tell I'm you and I get kicked in the missing husband. Talking as fast a girl interpreter replied: Of course, this sort of beef the boy he wasn't Joe. But Joe pants for something you must have as a race track announcer, the old- "Mamsan say you good man. timer said that the obligations of You make big present to her one doesn't arise too often, so it does must have done something on pre­ done." a married man were important in year past. Mamsan say she know have some historical merit. The vious trips, like refusing the boy This was all very amusing to Joe. shoe is usually on the other foot, alms or chewing gum or cigarettes. He just looked at Frank, as if to Korea and the seaman should own you face." because the steaks are a mite small, When this happened a second time say it wasn't his fault they looked up to the facts. Our man protested to the native All in all, it's wise to keep your or too tough, or not served often further in town, Frank decided to alike. Anyway, getting kicked In i that he was the wrong guy. Out nose clean in Korean or other for­ enough. On the Florida State, at least, they seem to have none of go back to the ship and bawl out the pants by little boys is not as j of all the thousands who visit Ko- eign ports. That way, your face ' rea, he asked, how did the old gen- and other parts will be spared a those troubles. ! tleman know he was the one—he lot of trouble. The request for skimpier sirloins 'Sea-Spray' By Seafarer who already had a wife and six was noted in the'ship's minutes kids in New York? recorded by M. G. Gaddy, secre­ Fish Story "By your face. By your face!" tary, but apparent./ no one offered the native almost screamed at him. a solution for the problem during "There could be no other man the meeting. Most of the boys were with such a magnetic personality, probably floored by the idea and such classic features, such honor­ some probably haven't recovered able intentions, such—," he per­ yet. sisted. Somehow a pitch for smaller It took great persuasive powers ateaks doesn't seem to be the kind to shoo -the old man away, but he of thing that will readily cause finally left. Our man was left won­ the manning of the barricades, or dering whether he'd just been a frantic call for a union patrol­ treated to a made-in-Korea vari­ man, except maybe by those who ation of the old badger game, but like their steaks well-proportioned. anyway he wasn't bothered again. One thing's sure. The boss won't Sometimes a long-forgotten fa­ kick. vor is repaid in unexpected ways. Ohe such case happened when two youths started a fight with a sea­ Shorthanded? man who was relaxing in a bar. If a crewmember quits while The sailor was being overpowered a ship is in port, delegates in the scuffle when the old and are asked to contact the hall withered mamsan who operated the Charles Ellen on the Marymor Immediately for a replace­ establishment came out from the ment. Fast action on their part aimed his camera a bit low, back. She carried a stick in one will keep air Jobs aboard ship but he couldn't miss the fish. hand and swatted at the two at­ filled at all times and elimi­ J. Coppell, A. Reosko and L tackers plus two others who had nate the chance of the ship Tolias ( to r) shore the honors come off the street to join in. sailing shorthanded. Everybody respects those mamfor nabbing this dolphin. Okay, okay. So can't a cook have a bad day once in a while?? STBIL VOYAOBR (ItthmUn), P«b. 11—Chairman, J. Brown; Sacratary, F. Quintayo. .Beat In rooma not regulated. $14 in ahip'a fund. Keep toUeta clean.' Submit repair Ust to Headquarters. DBL MAR (MIsi.), Fab. 1—Chairman, R. Slough, Jr.; Sacratary, C. Dewllng. Fund $19 in red at start of trip, but now have balance of $206.45. $16 given to repatriated aeaman. Vote of thanks to men on Robin Una ships. Moaay raised for movies for next trip. $12 letters -mailed to protvist of hopital and budget cuts. ALCOA RANOBR (Alcoa),' Fob. I— Chairman, J. McLaughlin; Sacratary, K. Fostar. One man performing on ship, referred to Union. Reports ac­ cepted. Discussion on Bull beef, Roblh Line. New ~aelegate elected. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for fine lob. Btaward and deck depts. showers Bzed. lose lifted. Good trip so far. Some disputed ot. MoUon to hold meeUnga once a month on long trips. Discuoaion on welfare of aU members. FBNNMAR (Calmer), Fab. *—Chall^ man, F. McKanzle; Secretary, V. Monte. Shortage of hot water. Re­ pair list to be submitted. Pleasant trip. Report accepted. Washing ma­ chine wringer to be repaired. Do not place glaasea In sink. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Jan. 31—Chairman, L. White; Secre­ tary, •. Mastarson. AU repairs being made. Screen doors and port hole screens ordered. Shower heads and ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Fob. IS— Chairman, L. Richardson; Sacratary, R. Hall. Two new men from San Juan. Showers and bathrooms to be locked in port. Ship's fund $9.25, New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food. Messman thanked crew for assisrtance during meals in rough weather. Reports ac­ cepted. SSATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Feb. It—Chairman, C. Johnson; Sec­ retary, C. Oliver; Soma disputed et. Reports accepted. New delegate elect­ ed. Discussion on shortage of various stores: messman and steward. Jan. 23—Chairman, J. Colo; Secre­ tary, C. Ollvar. Veto ot thanks to steward for fine cooperaUon. New delegate alactad. Discussioa serving watch earlier. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcos), Feb. 9— Chairman, J. Nalson; Secretary, J. Brasflald. Delegate reported poor and inadequate medical treatment admin­ istered to unUcensed personnel. Head­ quarters to be notified. Ship's fund $1.75. Minor beef in steward dept. New delegate elected. Refrain from using profanity in messroom. Mem­ bers requested to be sober at meet­ ings. BRADFORD iSLAHQ (CHias SarvIco), Jan. 31—Chairman, F. Langley; Bocrotary, M. Olson. Two men missed ship, no beefs. Repair list submitted. Need two new mattresses for engine dept. New delegate elected. OOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice); Feb. IS—Chairman, F. Oradoxxli Secretary, T, Maianson. Few hours disputed ot. Washing machine to be ' turned off after using and left clean. JOSEFINA (Liberty Navfgatlen), Feb. 2—Chalrr.ian, A. Slrlgane; Secre­ tary, J. Lundy. One brother hospitalired in Honolulu—headquarters no­ tified. Crew to obtain price on laun­ dry before sending to Manila. Sug­ gest members draw enough in Manila to carry them through bunker ports. Some disputed ot. Rqport Mcepted. Repair list to be turned in. Doors to passageways will be locked while in Philippines to keep undesirables j>ut. Cups to be returned to messroom. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and baking. KENMAR (Calmer), Feb. 3—Chalrm»», F. Alboro; $ecretary, J. Marahall. Two men ill. Patrolman notifled concerning transportation. Gear •f biMBitallsed man taken care ef. Sailing board time to be brought to RStrdman'a attehtion. Some disputed •t. Beef with ^ef mate to be Set. Sled at payoff. To contact captain to bnlld catwalk on lumber going back •fb Suggestion to have TV aboard ice making machine taken care of. Washing machine pump to be in­ stalled. New reporter elected. Ship's 'fund $12. Few hours disputed ot. No major beefs. Reports accepted. Ship to be cleared of cockroaches before sign-on. Suggestions re: oily shower water. Rooms and galley to be sprayed for bugs. Vote of thanks to men on Robin Une ships for SlU victory: OCBANSTAR (TrHon), Jan. 34 — Chairman, C. Oglatbyi Bocrotary, R. MorrlMtte. New delegate elected, lee box will be repaired. Obtained •ew washing machine. WiU get new lee box next trip. Request copies of BOG. SEATRAIN OEORGIA (Seatrain), Fob. 14—Chairman, S. Charlau Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Ship's fund $2SRS. Report' accepted. Coffee to be made for ateward dept. by 4 to » watch. Contact patrolman about installing pay telephone booths in Texas City. Savannah and New Orleans. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. IS—Chairman, C. Owens; Secretary, C. Slovar. Ship's fund $820. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. lEvery member to contribute $1 to ship's fund. Suggestion to purchase electric heaters for foc'sles aft. "Onoff" light to be installed dn washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for excellent food. ALCCA PURITAN (Alcoa), Jan. 17 —Chairman, J. Rrasfleld; Sacratary, R. Festo. Beefs settled. Master to de­ cide on breaking of watches. Wiper lined $10 for not performing sanitary: Motion to have mcetinga on week­ ends. if possible. Cook elected dele­ gate. Treuu^r elected. Start aUp'S fund with dunfUoffS- IRENESTAR (Triton), Fob. 23— Chairman, T. Hall; Sacratary, M. Andarton. Repair list to be posted. Clean payoff in HohUe. Ships fund $11.52. New delegate elected. Discussions on use and care ot washing machine. Cigaret butts not to be placed in coffee cups. Put soUed cups la sink, keep mesroom clean. Three mattresaes WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Feb. 9—Chairman, J. Dklnque; Sacratary, J. Bergerla. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Repair Ust tiimed in—no work done as yet. STEEL SEAFARER (isMimlan), Feb. S—Chairman, H. Ceutlnt; Sacratary, nana. Repairs being made---otbers to *•* ordered for unlicensed personnel not delivered. FAIRLAND (Pan Atlantic), FOb. 20— Chairman, W. D. Making; Secretary, A. C. Beck, Thanks to department delegates for good cooperation. Noted good and prompt response by head­ quarters on all beefs and quejtions. Letters from BiU HaU regarding re­ pair Ust and one day's pay posted. Ship's fund $39. WiU purchase TV set. Discussion on food and TV set. Linen to be turned in. Jan. 12—Chairman, J. Sweoney; Secretary, J. Wunderllch. Feeding pro­ gram to be speeded up; repair list to be submitted. Crew warn^ about performing. New treasurer elected. Donation of $1 to be made toward ships fund. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Feb. 23— Chairman, 6. Matting; Secretary, S. Fairfield. $122.50 in movie fund. Obmin toaster for steward messroom. Discussion on successful party held by crew in cross passageway. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Feb. 33—Chairman, A. Alsebreeksi Sacratary, C. Kralu. Oiler missed ship—^headquarters notified. Members cautioned to be aboard one hour be­ fore sailing. Ship sailed short one man. Ship's fund $71.34. Few hours disputed ot. Request better crackers; ship's meetings to be alternated, once In the afternoon and once at night. Do not leave clothes in washing machine too long. ••••••••••••I DEL MAR (Mississippi), Jan. 1— Chairman, Bannister; Secretary, C. M. Dowllng. Anyone needing other COPE cards contact delegate. Number of letters regarding closing of hospital to be sent in later. New delegate elected. Report accepted. Glasses to be re­ turned to the pantry. No beefs. Little disputed ot. Payoff okay. Patrolman pleased. Crew warned of loggings. Ships fund $19.55. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Feb. It—Chairman, T. HIrsh; Secre­ tary, R. H. Simpson. Night Cook and Baker left ship due to illness.—Stew­ ard shifted man from ntiUty to baker and new man assigned as pantryman. Few hours disputed ot. Crew told to check fane before hot weather is en­ countered. ROBIN CRAY (Robin), Feb. 14— Chairman, T. Harmon; Secretary, W. Fitch. Painting in steward dept. in­ completed. Minor disputes to be dis­ cussed with patrolman at payoff. Some disputed Ot. Bosun from Robin .Kirk extended vote of thanks to crew members for extra consideration given him. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine service. OCEAN EVA (Maritime Overseas), Feb. 14—Chairman, H. Schwartx; Sac­ ratary, N. King. One member missed ship in PR. Mate disputing ot. Need new washing machine. Some disputed ot. Wasting machine to be repaired. New pump needed. Vote of thanks to ' steward dept. for excellent planning and preparation of food. » Editor, I SEAFARERS LOG. ; 675 Fourth Ave.," j Brooklyn 32, NY I I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— I please put my name on your mailing list. ! (Print Information) :NAME ......... ! STREET ADDRESS [CITY .ZONE STATE • TO AVOID DUPUCATION: If you are an old tubterllior and hava a changa • of address, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS ••••••••••••••••••••••••banJ Z0NE..:...>L4TATE..; �Tigrn ffMrfeea SEAFARERS LOG 8IU Cooks' Tour ^ SIU HAll DIREdORY P' ': * lililBIII^! SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sbeppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON ... 27* Stati St. Jamea Sbeehan. Agent Ricbmond 2-0140 4202 Canal St. HOUSTON... Robert Mattbewa. Agent CaplUI 3-4089; 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. 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Joint iTT . ft llO-' iMllli , ^'• fe !i ., :|||||||||||||||||||g||||p r# II;I El, iii»iiiiPiM^ ' lilBiii iiliplPif iiiiiiiiiil «b«A^ " SUP IMIIiiiii HONOLULU iPiiE J-rft: ; MM The happy threesome on the John B. Kulukundis (top), after dinner is done, includes (I to r) Frank Rakas, Jr., chief cook; Dallas Byrd, night cook and baker, and William Alvaro, steward. On the Steel Surveyor, with the work still ahead of them, are Dave Polite, 2nd cook and baker; Earl Fancher, chief cook; Angel Valdas, galleyman, and Jose Rodriguez, 3rd cook. Canadian District LOG-A-RHYTHM: HALIFAZ. N.S Meditation In The Night I. - •'C-- By John Wnnderlich Your heart feels light. Decks deserted in the night. Are quiet. In memory of deeds In the past, long gone; Bathed in bright moonlight. My friendly companion*. You are alone, but not forgotten^ The shadows of the mast and falls, Sympathize in silence; The stars shine bright above you, And agree that there is peace The porpoises play up ahead; In the loneliness of the night. Wind hums softly in the rigging. Giant engines pulse dovm below; They tell you and me About the greatness of the uni­ Sign Name On verse. LOG Letters 4i- For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances " justify, the LOG will withhold-a signature on request. .16 Merchant St. Pbone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Qay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE. Main 0290 WfLHINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK S7S 4tta Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb 94165 In the night The stars are like your eyes. When looking into mine; And I whisper to the wind About your beauty and charms. How my love can cross the ocean; And throw the air up to the stars. To let them know That I am now And always will be yours. ISSVi, HoUis St. Phone 38911 MONTREAL 63* St James St. West PLatean 8161 FORT WnXlAM. 408 Simpson St Ontario ' Pbonei 33321 PORT COLBORNE .103 Durham St Ontario Pbone: 5591 TORONTO. OnUrlo.......372 King St. E EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC ei7H Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC .298'Main St.. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS . .304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebee 20 Elgin St.~ Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario .....82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3203 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebeo Phone: 31569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUUam St. NB OX 35431 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. •— Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT ; .-...1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULWH 621 W. Supertor St. Phone: Randclpb 34110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Mareii 14, l»St Urges Hospital Benefit Overseas as wsU SS the efforts of those .'Who worked closely with your officials in making this a successful visit. To tho Editor: Thomu M. Holleran I wish to express an opinion Chief, Trade Union of something needed under our Programs Division Seafarers.Welfare Plan. As you know, a single Seafarer hasn't (Ed. nofc: The group was on too much to gain in the way^f a tour supervised by the US De­ benefits other than those for partment of Labor, Office of death or vacations. International Labor Affairs, and I'm concerned about the also visited SIU headquarters brothers hospitalized in foreign later.) ports, since the welfare benefits only cover Seafarers hospital- Letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names loill be withheld upon request. ized here in the good old USA. I think this qiatter should be taken up by the trustees of our welfare plan and given more consideration. The man laid up in a foreign hospital, especially in an extreme emergency, should hot be overlookedRudy Meigoaa (Ed. note: Unmarried Seafar­ ers, depending-on their age and health, can qualify for 10 of 16 present benefits of the SIU Welfare Plan, plus vacation "pay. Although the welfare plan's hos­ pital benefit doesn't cover situa­ tions overseas, the SIU contract does provide for repatriation upkeep of $8 per day and medi­ cal care at shipowner expense, plus advances in wages until the seaman can be returned home.) Finds The LOG Good Reading To the Editor: I haven't heard from my brother, Gilbert "Bill" Essberg, in almost three years, and I anxiously scan every issue of your excellent paper. Perhapa this will reach him. May I commend you on my favorite column, "Your Dollar's Worth?" I clip these guides to better buying and refer to them constantly. I've always found them to be dependable, reliable and very helpful. To a house­ wife, far from ^ the sea, your many interesting articles are very enjoyable. The entire paper is excellent. Mrs. Hugh Q. Gibbs, Jr. Birmingham, Ala.' 4 4 More Shipping Detaiis Urged To the Editor: The shipping report appear­ ing in the SEAFARERS LOG gives^ an excellent overall pic­ ture of shipping. However, we believe, after having talked with several brothers on the subject, that this report could further aid the men who ship in one rating only were-it to include a break­ 4" t , 4> down of departments by ratings. Thus, a man 'shipping only as Tour Impressed baker, for example, would then French Visitors have a clearer picture of his To the Editor: chances of shipping in his par­ I have been Informed by Mr. ticular rating in a given port. Emile Lafiamme, team manager, We hope that you will ^ive from this office who was with this suggest your earnest con­ the visiting group of French sideration and attention so as . merchant marine unionists, of to bring it into practice. your union's splendid coopera­ C. C. Linden tion and assistance to him dur­ James Fuller ing his recent visit to Boston. 4 4 4 Mr. Lafiamme expressed to us the group's enthusiasm about Cigars Are In the courtesy shown them and the opportunity afforded them Order, Grandpa to visit the Boston port in actual To the Editor: operation. They were apprecia­ We read the LOG faithfully. tive of this interest and com­ My husband is at sea so much mented favorably on the labor- of the time that we don't get to management relations as shown talk much of the goings-on. by the visit on the SS Topa However, we find all the Topa. They also commented on newsy news in the SEAFARERS the fine arrangements made for LOG. The first page we turn to lunch and on the visit to the is "Your Dollar's . Worth" and Boston hall and the very cordial the others follow me. We think reception given them. this column is terrific and has We fully realize that the suc­ been very helpful to us in shop­ cess of this type of program ping and otherwise. would-be impossible without I'd appreciate a note hi the such cooperation. I would like personals' column to advise my you to know that we in the De­ husband that he's a grandpa partment of Labor deeply ap­ again—a girl this time. preciate these personal efforts Mrs. R. P. Bowman I �SEAFARERS March 14. l»n LOG Pace tifteca Back Home In Florida Steaks May Be Higher But Ships Are Bargains Prices for second hand ships in recent sales have dropped to the low 1954 level, a recent survey of ship markets showed. Although few shipowners expected the pric^for Liberty-type vessels to drop below the half-"^ million dollar mark, the Amer- fail to materialize. Many are pres­ .carr-controlled Evimar was re­ ently taking on grain cargoes. More cently sold for a low of $340,000, than three million tons of tanker more than a $1 million drop in tonnage is presently idle while value over the past year for. ships over 100,000 tons was sold for scrap last fall. of that class. A similar slump has been report­ But not all shipowners are -ready ed in the tanker industry where to unload their ships, according to more vessels are heading for lay- a ship broker. Many feel that up or the scrap pile as oil cargoes they have weathered depressed markets before and will weather this one. Most of those selling now, it was said, are doing so to secure cash to cover commitments for new construction or for mort­ gage payments. Although there is not much traf­ fic for. tankers, freely-transferrable foreign T-2 tankers, most of them owned by Greek interests, are be­ ing offered for $950,000, or about one-half what they would have brought in last fall. The SIU Welfare Plan reports the following death benefits paid: Benedikt Smoljan, 58: On Feb­ ruary 3, 1958, Brother Smoljan died from natural causes in Staten Island, N.Y. He became a full member of the Union on June 1, 1946, and sailed in the engine de­ partment. He is survived by a brother, Robert Smoljan, of Gardina, Calif. Burial took place in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. $ Anton! Plaza, 50: Brother Plaza died from accidental causes on Jan­ uary 4, 1958 in Newark, N.J. He be­ came a full member of the Union on December 2, 1944, and was sail­ ing in the deck department. Place of burial is unknown. TO SHIPS W ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMNUCAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS Evmy syNBAY • -'-I fair Ceatt af Sauth Amorlca, South AtlanIK and Eait Caatt of UnHwl SiatM. wru5.1SBS0 Kb thlpi In Gu» of MMico, Caribbean, Weit Coot of South Amer­ ica, West Cooei of Mexico and US Eon Cerut. ' BMT Voice ef He MTP vffx-w.msoKa Shipt In Caribbean, f ^ - - WFK-tS, iam Kb Ihipe In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, Eura^n and US Eod Cooit UP-TO'THE-MINUTB UNION AND MARITIME iSilsa NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST TO YOUl BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE MARiriME fRADiS RERARfMENr SlUAAG MSTRKT * SUP * MfOW * MCS * ROU • MMftP • EME • SlUXANAOIAN DISTRKT ^mmmrnrnmrn^ ^ ~ Lynda end Cor! Ivan Copper Jr., children of Seafarer Carl Ivan Copper, are shown In front of their Zephyrhiils, Florida, home. Kenneth Singh Get in touch with Paul M. Gold­ stein, attorney, Suite 506, 1201 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 7, Pa. 4 4^ i Charlee W. Maynard Contact Alex Leiter, care/of the Seatrain New York, concerning the pilot license. it 4" 4r Frank L. Shackelford Contact Mrs. F. L. Shackelford at Box 329', Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 4> 4i 4^ ' I Jerome L. Manning Please get in touch with Eunis J. Barrios, 613 Ave. G, Marrera, La., telephone FI-12070. ^ 4> 4> 4" 4^ 4> I Pat Moran I ex-Council Grove The above-named was -on the I Council Grove in November^ 1950, I along with James Enwright. He is •i.,*- •• mm M; mh|'. Australia WMM 25-15607 KCs Narthwest Pacific WMM 81-TI037.S 4) 4> ^ John Lee Nngent Contact your wife at 1127 18th Street, Galveston, .Texas. 4 4 4< William Berry Please contact Mrs. Annabelle Wingo, 111 W. Whitney Drive, Houston 18, Texas. .• j • -i Baltimore Is 'Holding Own' • .4 4^ ^ 4> BALTIMORE—The last -ACS Oscar A. Rosenfelt ship, the Coal Miner, was in port Contact Baltimore port agent here for a few days last week. The Earl Sheppard as soon as p6ssible. men on the beach expressed their appreciation at the fine job the i i i SIU old timers are doing aboard GUbert (BiU) Essberg Please contact your sister at 132 her. A number of men served ag Sterrett Court, Apt. 29, Birming­ reliefs on the ship to give the oldtimers some rest. ham 9, Ala. Shipping has been fair for the 4> i ^ period while registration increased Billle Pagett a good bit. There were 10 vessels Carroll Sypher paying off dwing the period. They Syd Turner were the Emilia. Mae (Bull); Chick­ Red McHale requests that you asaw (Pan-Atlantic); Wellesley Vic­ contact Arthur Abarbanel, attor­ tory (Victory Carriers); Chilore. ney, at Miller and Seeger, 26 Court Cubore, Feltore, Baltore, Santore Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Ore) and the Kenmar (Calmar). . 4^ 4> 4^ Signing on were the Mankato Vic­ Anyone who left gear in the Mo­ tory (Victory Carriers); Producer bile baggage room for more than (Marine Carriers); Fiomar, Kenmar a year is asked to claim it within (Calmar); Chickasaw (Waterman); 60 days. Unclaimed gear will be Chilore, Cubore, Feltore, Baltore disposed of. and the Santore (Ore). The in4^ $ » transit vessels were the Santore (Ore); Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa Run­ Oskar Kaelep Contact Arnold G. Heinval c/o ner (Alcoa); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Bull Steamship Company (SS Su­ Ste^ Scientist, Steel Flyer, Steel zanne) or via the SEAFARERS Seafarer (Isthmian); Government Camp (Cities Service); Ines,- Jean LOG. (Bull); John B. Waterman (Water^ man) and the Coal Miner (ACS). Gene S. Long So far as can be predicted, ship­ Urgent you contact your mother at Route 2, Box 59, Sutton, West ping for the next period should hold its own. The Texmar will crew Va. She is ill. up at the end of the week, leaving 4^ 4> 4^ only the Portmar and the Omar Anthony J. Zaich Contact Nicholas Carter, 1421 Chapman idle in the area. Berger Building, Philadelphia 19, Pa. regarding estate settlement. R. P. Bowman You are a grandfather again. ^ A girl this time. Daughter Bar­ bara flow lives 8705 La Salle St. EVERY SUNDAY. 1915 GMT | xxrMdnAv nsie (2:15 PM EST Sunday) . EVERY MONDAY, 0315 GMT • off Moody St., Buena Park, Cali­ f Europe and North Aimrica I (10:15 PM EST Sunday) | fornia. Meanwhile, MTD f WCO-13020 KCs ^Roiind^he-Worid ^ I Koit Coast South America ^f^reless Broadcasts ^ WCO-16908.8 KCe I Cocut South America Continue v;. J J * wt.rWCO-22407 1 KCs Sheehan, SIU Boston port agent, as Mrs. Enwright would like to contact him, * Don't Send Your Baggage COD Seafarers are again warned not to send their baggage COD to any Union hall. The Union cannot accept delivery of any baggage where express charges have not been prepaid. Men who send baggage COD to Union halls face the prospect of having to-go to a lot of trou­ ble and red tape with the Rail- <T .'•'4 �SEAFARERS#L06 :- • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC A N IT GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 3ea Law Meet Wrangles Over Three-Mile Rule GENEVA—Proposals to extend the generally-recognized three-mile limit for territorial waters are causing a furor at an 80-nation international conference on the law of the sea which opened here last month.• . The debate over what con­ selves at "war" with Israel despite stitutes the "high seas" and the uneasy "truce" in effect for where territorial waters begin and end is-probably the knottiest issue Itefore the conference. Several countries want an extension of the present three-mile limit to 12 miles. Others have historically claimed a disputed territorial limit of up to 200 miles around their coastline. ' Of immediate concern are ef­ forts by Indonesia tp extend her territofiaT limit to 12 miles at'sea and Russia's declaration of Vladi­ vostok Bay as internal waters. The US spokesman here has attacked these as "one-sided" acts infringing on the freedom of the seas. He said the US would continue to *'treat them as if they didn't exist." Would Affect Nariration . The freedom of the seas issde is naturally of vital interest to the shipping Industry. Extensions of various territorial waters would in­ crease problems of navigation, add hours or days to many sea routes and place certsin international straits "off-limits" by making them territorial waters. Fishing fleets of various contries which fish out­ side the three-mile limit in whatare now open waters off the coasts of other nations would be guilty of "trespassing." This has long been a problem as close to home as in the Gulf of Mexico where Ame-'ican . shrimpboats are regularly accused of vio­ lating Mexican waters by fishing too closd inshore. It would also add new facets to the already-tangled legal hassle between the 'Federal Government and various Southern -states over the offshore oil fields. The-right of free access to the -disputed Gulf of Aqaba in the Middle East is a key issue, high­ lighted by a Saudi Arabian declar­ ation at the conference that what­ ever rules and codes the confer­ ence adopted could only apply in time of peace anyway. Most of the Arab hations still consider them- f' ' ' i-:" '- .;• 1;. I - S>'-. i ft"' 1. br.-v . Ilx-- I. •V-, '• I SCHEDUIE OF SlU MEETINGS m'lavA'v. :.j;... • t,.--. f y- --kt-r • rvi'' • •• SiU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: March 19. April 2 April 16 almost ten years. Egypt's seizure of the Suez Canal in 1956 and the subsequent closing of the canal at the outset of Israeli and combined British-French hos­ tilities in Egypt that fall drama­ tized the situation anew. Thus, an Arab boycott of ships and planes coming to and from Israel is con­ tinuing, as in the case of the SIUmanned tanker Kern Hills last Spring. First Ship Through Gulf , The Kern Hills was the first ship to steam through the Gulf of Aqaba to the new Israeli oil port of Ellat in the face of Arab guns. The US subsequently affirmed the right of all shipping to use the. disputed Gulf and classified it as "inter­ national" waters. Supporters of the existing threemile limit, such as Britain, contend that the extent of the territorial seas is a matter governed by inter­ national law, and that nations can't fix these limits at their own dis­ cretion. The British say that extension of the territorial seas would widen the area in which coastal states could\ exercise jurisdiction over other countries' merchant ships, "with resulting del;<,ys and hin­ drances to navigation." It would also make it more difficult for small vessels to fiiil' their position from shore and reduce the effec­ tiveness of radar and lighthouses. February 19 Through March 4 o«efc"" A Part Boston New Y( Norfolk . Savannah . 3 5 Lake Charles Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle ...... . . 9 11 Pack Total ... T' . 300 Port Dock Ooek B A ....6 2 Boston ' 64 13 New York Philadelphia ....... .... 32 1 .... 35 14 Baltimore .... 4 3 Norfolk 0 2 Tampa 12 Mobile .'... .... 32 7 New Orleans ...... 1 Lake Charles ..... ..... 2 18 Houston ........... .... 41 0 Wilmington 0 San Francisco .<.... 0 .... 2 Seattle Deck Dock AB 73 Total .......... OMR B 2 13 3 14 4 0 4 . 4 . 12 7 17 2 5 9 D*CR -s 96 Bni. A 5 53 17 33 5 3 6 15 32 12 17 2 10 8 •na._ A '^ 218 Bnt. B 2 18 2 15 2 0 1 7 9 12 8 4 7 5 Bna. 92 •tMir. A. 5 54 20 27 1 2 5 26 36 6 . 17 7 14 •teW. A ' 227 •Mw. B 1 8 2 19 6 0 3 8 11 1 12 3 6 6 ttaw. -B 86 ratal A 14 185 51 101 12 8 16 68 127 28 63 13 33 26 Total A 745 Total B 5 39 7 48 12 0 8 19 32 20 -37 9 18 20 Total B ' 274 Total ROB. 19 224 58 149 24 8 24 87 159 48 100 22 51 46 Total Shipped Dock Ins. Bns. Ins. stow. A B C C " A 1 1 0 2 0 4^ 51 19 44 1 10 3 ^0 19 0 24 3 13 25 25 1 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 5 4 2 3 30 26 18 1 0 28 0 30 5 3 5 1 0 11 0 14 0 19 16 2 0 2 - 0 2 , 0 6 7 0 1 0 5 0 3 1 Dock Bns. inf. Ins. stow. A C A . ' B C 177 103 12 23 198 Stow. stow. Total Total B e B A 0 0 2 1 7 8 159 30 4 75 8 15 73 ; .54 8 1 12 1 0 5 1 3 0 8 12 8 3 88 36 97 12 2 24 10 17 5 5 23 0 74 59 1 0 5 3 0 0 16 1 3 0 10 4 stow. stow. Total Total c B A ' -B83 640 21 259 r Total c 2 31 0 5 1 0 2 7 2 6 0 0 0 0 Total .c 56 Total smp. 13 220 83 132 20 6 22 131 123 33 133 8 17 14 Total snip. 055 Shipping and registration in SIU ports increased during the past two weeks» reversing the downward trend in both listings. The total shipping was 955; registration rose to 1,019. All of the job rise was reflected i» the class B figure, as class A activity declined further. Class C shipping maintained^'-r ^ Boston, New York, Baltimore, leans accounted overall for 77 per­ the status quo. Five ports showed increases Norfolk, Lake Charles, San Fran­ cent of the A&G shipping. West over the previous period, but only three of them enjoyed any marked gain. Philadelphia, Mobile and Houston rose substantially; Tampa only slightly,, and Wilmington by even less. cisco and Seattle all fell ^off to some degree, and Savannah and New Orleans remained the same as before. Taken together with Mobile and Houston, the major ports of New York, Baltimore and "New Or- Panama Ship Seeks Canada $ Already bedeviled by one hot potato in its approval of the transfer of strikebound Can­ adian National ships to a foreign flag, the Canadian government is running head-on into a similar issue. This summer, the nmaway-fiag vessel Yarmouth, is scheduled to return to its old run between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Boston, re­ trict won immediate support in its The Yarmouth was at one time portedly with the benefit of a strike from the International Trans- contracted to the SIU A&G District Coast shipping continues to be very much on the slow bell. However, despite the gains for class B, Boston, Savannah, Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle between them dispatched fewer than a dozen B jobs. The actual seniority breakdown of the total shipping was 67 per­ cent for class A, 27 percent for class B and six percent for class C. Six ports shipped no men in class C. ^ The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow... New York: Good . . .Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimcre: Steady . . . Norfolk: Fair . .. Savannah: Slow .... Tampa: Fair .. . Mobile: Good ... New Orleansr Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . > • Houston: Good . . . Wilmington, San Frwolsco, Seatfle: Slow direct subsidy from the Nova poi'tworkers Federation as well as while under the American flag. In Scotian provincial government. light of-the Canadian National beef, all SlU of NA affiliates. " The Yarmouth, along with her As a resultr the.eight Canadian it remains to be seen if the Nova sister ship, the Evangeline, was on National ships have been idle Scotian government will go this run under American-flag since last July, with no settlement through with plans to subsidize a operation up to 1954. In that year in sight. second runaway-flag operation. both ships transferred foreign and went into service to the West In­ dies out of Miami. Now, the owners of the Yarmouth announcie they will return to the Nova Scotian service, under the runaway flag of Panama. It has been reported that some ratings on the Yarmouth are paid as little as $45 a month under her present operation. In effect then, the Nova Scotian government would be subsidizing a runaway flag operation between US and Canada. Canada does not subsidize any of her own deep-sea merchant ship­ ping. The Canadian National strike aroused international furore when the company attempted to transfer the Government-owned vessels to Trinidad registry in the middle of the beef. Efforts to man the ships with Imported crews failed when Now under Panamaniod flag, Yarmouth Is shown In days Vhen she sailed as US-fldg ship on both English and West Indian sea­ Scotia-Boston summer run. Eastern Steamship company is seeking ta return to this service with aid men's unions refused to touch the ships and , the SIU Caniadiair Dli^ • r^ • I r-'.ia '-1 Vy � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 14, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: RUNAWAYS IN BID FOR US REGISTRY ENGINEERS APPROVE MERGER PLAN SIU PLAN BROADENS CHILD AID ‘MILD BOOM’ IN PROSPECT FOR MOBILE ANOTHER NMU ‘INJUN’ BITES DUST – WHO BOUNCED MCDOUGALL? SIU SEEKS TO INTERVENE IN NMU ROBIN LINE SUIT ISTHMIAN IN KNOCK-DOWN FMB FIGHT NEW YORK FINDS SHIPPING HOLDING UP, MEN CHOOSY ANOTHER TWO COAL SHIPS BONEYARD; RECALL OF 3RD DUE ONASSIS WOULD DUCK OUT ON US-FLAG SUPERTANKER AFL-CIO NOTIFIES ALL INT’L UNIONS TO COMPLY ON ETHICS 40,000 IN FLORIDA LIVING OFF HANDOUTS TANKER MAY HET ATOM PLANT SEEK TO CONCILIATE CANADA PACT BEEF PROPOSE BIG BOOST IN US FARM CARGO STEAKS MAY BE HIGHER BUT SHIPS ARE BARGAINS SEA LAW MEET WRANGLES OVER THREE-MILE RULE PANAMA SHIP SEEKS CANADA $ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/14/1958 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. XX, No. 6 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/32cceb50ce2968037d88d5505d00581f.PDF aa5b6f56a36169fdd0ac02891cf1d4b5 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG • • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ' ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ' f, -.1] Does '36 Act Apply ? ;• j\ '• ' Jp.: • "' 'i Vil ON TRAMP SDBSIDIES •jBi m • if? • '.-ill £ '7"^ I J HI • • '-•i -Story On Page 3 YintB after long stay on Robin Kirk since the start of Robin beef, Seafarers Jose Rivera, Joe Volanski and William Leston (1 to r) apply for SIU vacation pay at Union headquarters. They helped spark 33-0 SIU win over NI IMU in Kirk election last fall. (Story on. Page 2.) For Robin Crew -Story On Page 2 'J Cargo/Of Jeeps. S'E'' Knufman (right) and unidentified Indonesian pose on ; -Medan, Sumatra. Oth«r shi^ have been alerted to pick up American y- ; evacuees from the area where Indonesian troops are fighting rebels. , w.n Np immediate danger to, TEJS citizens is reported. l .;,s; L^ijy 0f LdsUJfC SlU veterim of the Delta Line passenger fleet, Sister Mary Chopin, 71, • talks over old times with SIU Port Agent Lindsey Williams at her NewOrleans home. She is the tot wonum in the SIU to qualify for SIU disability benefits. She sailed as a Delta Line stev/ardess and was �Pace Tw* SEAFARERS l^fG Mwnk 28, 19^ SlU Collects 764 Hours OT For Robin Kirk Men The return of SIU representation on Robin. Line ships is producing dividends In overtime payments not only for SIU men on the ships, but also for the handful of NMU men left in the fleet. • — In addition, SIU representation have produced similar cases of Meanwhile, the SIU has won formal permission from Fed­ netted an extra 36 hours in over­ large overtime settlements for the eral District Judge Sidney time pay for a passenger utilityman crews under the SIU contract. The still-pending NMU court Sugannan to intervene in the Na­ and 10 hours for an oiler, both of tional Maritime Union's suit against whom were NMU men. The pay­ action is designed to bar the labor the National Labor Relations Board. ments also covered overtime work board front, certifying SIU bargain­ The NMU suit is aimed at upsetting under the SIU agreement Paul ing rights on three other Robin SIU certification on Robin Line Drozak and Ed Mooney were the ships which voted SIU and to over­ patrolmen covering the ship. turn the certification orders on the Ships. The overtlitne had been disputed first four ships us weU. Rules NMU Picketinc 'Unfair' The NMU suffered a setback on by the Kirii's officers since the Earlier, NMU objections to the another legal front when a board same work under the NMU agree­ Robin Line balloting were ruled examiner ruled that NMU picket­ ment which covered the ship prior out by the New York regional di­ ing of Robin Line and Mooremack to SIU certification would have rector of the NLRB. The regional ships in face of SIU certification on, merely been routine work. director recommended SIU certifi­ four Robin Line ships was an un­ Three other Robin ships on cation on the three remaining fair labor practice. The NMU which SIU bargaining rights have ships, in accord with the election picketlines were in protest of the been certified by the labor board results. certification and an attempt to com­ pel Mooremack to hire NMU men on SlU-certified ships. SIU patrolmen who covered the payoff of the Robin Kirk in New York last week secured payment of 764 hours of diluted overtime for the crew, under the SIU con­ tract, following a six-hour beef session with company officials. The It was a losing proposition in morejvays than one, the 11 settlement amounted to some months Seafarer John Novak was an OS on the Robin Mow­ 81,500 in extra pay to be split bray. The pinch, he said, was bad enough in the wallet over among the crewmembers involved. *"the loss of overtime, but that was just the beginning. Novak, who has been work­ ing under the NMU's "superior" contract on the Robin Mowbray since May, 1957, estimates 416 lost from $800 to $1,000 doiag "routine" work which wcuild be over­ time under the SIU. contract. Sougeeing, 'chipping and painting, in Home-coming of the Robin Kirk was occasion for a reunion of fact, just about everything was brothers Steve end James Bergerio (top Jamei right] was also "straight time undef our (NMU) contract" according to the NMU* In New York with the Ines. in bottom photo, Ed Mooney, SIU ossistont secretory-treasurer, goes over beefs with A. Moiello, chief bosun. cook (right). Bectricnin D. P. Carroll (standing) waits chance to For exapaple, Novak explained, tell about the trip. The Kirk paid off lost week. The National Maritime Union's The National Maritime Union's during the last trip , which lasted United Marine Division has been United Marine Division has been 85 days, he picked up 296 hours accused by the regional office of charged.-With raiding by another overtime. But if he had been work­ the National Labor Relations Board AFL-CIO affiliate, the Transport ing under the SIU agreement, he of creating "an atmosphere of fear" Workere Union. TWU filed a com­ would have averaged around 400 In an election recently held in New plaint In Federal Court seeking an hours OT. York harbor. As a result, the re­ injunction to halt the aUeged raid­ . "What I really missed was the gional director has recommended ing tactics against a group of T\ra- gangway watch-standing CT paid that the election be set aside. contracted employees of the Dela­ on SIU ships. My complaining The NMU Is the same organiza­ ware, Lackawanna & Western RR.. about this loss of money certainly The NMU division is the same affected many :of the NMU men tion that has been blaring '"intimi­ The largest group of candidates ever to apply under the dation" charges at the SIU for group that was recently involved in aboard, especiaUy when I kept re­ SIU Scholarship Plan, 23 in all, completed the scholarship several weeks, following the drub­ an unsuccessful attempt to raid the minding them this would be OT bing it received at the hands of the SlU-contracted Willis tug fleet In on an SIU ship." Many of them contest requirements last week by taking the standard Col­ SIU in Its attempted raid on Sea­ Philadelphia. At tpat time, NMU were dissatisfied, he declared, but lege Entrance Examination'^ farers' jobs on the Robin Line attorneys tried to get the NLRB afraid to say anything. Board test. The grdup Is now fifth award Was won by Joyce Deto declare the illegality of the ships. "i would like to give credit to awaiting the meeting of the Vries, daughter of Seafarer Peter DeVries. their cooks, Thby The NLRB regional officer said union shop. The Transport Workers Union, In addition to the results on the did a dam good board of college educators in June that the NMU's victory In a vote job considering who will select the winners of five (]!lollege Entrance "Board examina­ conducted among employees of the In Its petition for an Injunction, jBrooklyn-Staten Island Ferry said that it had filed a complaint the stores put $6,000 four-year college scholar^ tions, candidates are judged on the basis of their high school records should be voided because the NMU- earlier with the AFL^CIO Indus­ aboard that ship. ships offered by the SIU Plan. and other school activities. trial Union Department against the Not only were UMD had "engaged In a campaign In the group of 23 are 11 active Winners are selected by a board they generally in­ which created an atmosphere of NMU's tactics. An arbitrator se­ ferior, but in Seafarers and 12 cjilldren of Sea­ consisting .of MiSs Edna Newby, fear among the employees and de­ lected by the Department to hear Under the terms of the director of admissions, New Jersey many cases there farers. prived them of their free choice of the case had ordered the NMU to Scholarship' Plan, at least one of College for Women; F. D. Wilkin­ cease its action. a bargaining representative." In­ was not enough. the five scholarships is reserved son, retired registrar, Howard Uni­ Nevertheless, the TWU main­ cluded in the campaign were We always ran Novak for an active. Seafarer. However, versity; Bernard Ireland, assistant tained, the NMU division has per­ ^'threats of loss of jobs, money and but ef . milk, un­ Seafarers compete across - the- director of admissions, Columbia sisted in .harassing the TWU-conwork opportunities." The election less of course passengers were put board for all five of the scholar­ tracted employees. was held December 12. It resulted aboard, and fresh fruit was very ships. The fifth award goes to College; Elwood C, Kastner, regis­ trar, New York University, and C. in NMU-UMD getting 65 votes to rare. If we got two oranges or the SIU crewmember who attains William Edwards, director of ad­ 55 for the International Longshore­ apples a week, we felt good." top ranking among the remaining missions, Princeton University. men's Association. There were 24 Short On Soap Seafarers after the first~£our win­ Mar. 28,1858 Vol. XX, No. 7 challenged ballots. Another shortage,. Novak said, ners are chosen. — It is interesting to note that the was soap. "Here (ve were on an Af­ This year's awards will be the NMU-UMD embarked upon this rican run, which certainly gets hot, sixth made by the Scholarship course of action among the ferry and many times aU we could get Plan which first began in 1953 workers at the same time the NMU was one bar of soap for a couple of with" four awards yearly. The basic was building up a full head of Piut HAIX. Sscrctary-TrcaM(r«r weeks.. Believe me, we had to ra­ award calls for $1,500 a .year for steam over alleged SIU "intimida­ HzBBiin BUXB. editor. BciutAni SKA tion them." four- years of study at any recogTAMPA;:r-Shipping has been on 88AM, Art Editor. HBIIIAM AKTHVB. IBWIX tion" of Robin Line men who voted SrivAat. The last trip certainly was dif­ idzed- college or university In the the fair side although there were At HASXIM. JOHM BBAzn,, Staff overwhelmingly to repudiate an Writer*.. Bnx I^OODT,. Guli Area Hepre- ferent from the trips during the US or its fOrritoi^al possessions. no vessels paying off or signing on ^ NMU raid. In the course of that eentotice. early part- of the beef, John com­ It can also be applied to graduate during the past period. campaign the NMU used such ex­ ^blishM bIWMkly at tho hoadquartort mented. The SIU. men then really and professional school study, and Six vessels called into port for pressions as "Robin Line Scandal Atlanlls & Ouli Siiilriei, MiiL-CIO, *75 Fourth had to be on their toes or he a. number of candidates have taken servicing during"^ the laSt two ^Grows." •'JOWY" NY. Tol. HYactnth fired. The company fired men aL -advantage of that feature. weeks. They were the Madaket, class matter The NMU's charges in the Robin 'T!!'* Last year four Seafarers were Antinous (Waterpaan); Fairland, every opportunity, for instance line vote have been rejected by when a man was a few minute^ winners. They were Richard' A. Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic); Cab­ the~reglonal board as without foun­ late in reporting to the ship. Harford, John W. Logan, Gene R^ ins (Texas Ref.) and the Steel Age ; IW dation. -•• • • Sinclair and Ed Skorupskl, The (Isthmiiinh ;AI1 reported in clOaiL' ! ;:(G«ptinaed'jon^pligb;i6)iJ> 11 Months Under NMU Pact Proves Dead Loss This Is The NMU NMU's fear' Transit UnlGn Campaign Hit; Raps Raiding Voting Voided By NMU Unit 23 Competing For Five SIU Sclielarship Awards SEAFARERS LOG ||;: Ir - I gfeV In-Trdnsits Tampa Fare I W. . ..J r'; f I �Mwdi in, 198S SlU Assails Charges On Bernstein $ SEAFARERS LOG Pact nna Subsidy Via '36 Ship Act Apparently acting on the Initia­ tive of United States Lines and utilizing a planted story in the "New York Herald Tribune" as the starting point, NMU Presideht Jo­ seph Curran has filed a complaint WASHINGTON—A new effort to focus attention with AFL-CIO President George Meany concerning the SIU's loan on the problems of US trampship operators and the to the Arnold Bernstein shipping need for upgrading what's left of the US tramp fleet interests. The MU is now prepar­ ing its formal answer to the charge. has been opened by Sen."*^ The loan of $500,000, which has On the other hand, the building of Warren 0, Magnuson (D- foreign-flag tramps has increased been a matter of public record in Presentafion of first disability the official files of the Federal at a tremendoud rate." Wash.). • benefit check for Sister Mary Maritime Board for more than- a A follow-up to the exchange be­ The chairman of the Senate tween Magnuson and Morse was year, was unanimously approved by Chopin, retired SIU steward­ Interstate and Foreign Com- sent to Morse separately by Sen. the membership in all ports back ess (left), led to recollection of .In December, 1956. Subsequently, erce Committee has called on John M. Butler (R-Md.). He urged wartime experience with. dis­ the membership voted an addition­ Maritime Administrator Clar­ that any assistance to tramp opera-, abled Seafarer Rufus Stough al $250,000 if and when needed, ence G. Morse to explain whether tors be based on an agreement for (above with Mrs^ Stough). when the operation gets underway. American-flag tramp vessels would orderly replacement of existing Sister Chopin shows news clip­ be qualified for operating subsidies tramp vessels with new, modem Denial of the loaa In ^e first ping about her original rescue "under your interpretation of exist­ bulk carriers built in American Instance, or withdrawal oi the from torpedoed ship on which ing law" and, if not, what would be shipyards. money now as demanded by Carshe was shipmate with Stough. needed to qualify them imder the The plight of the tramp opera­ ran, would wreck the Bemst|^ Also retired, Stough later was 1936 Merchant Marine Act. operation and leave US Lines with tors is a long-standing one, and its monopoly of American-flag pastorpedoed on another ship, He noted his information "that grows steadily with the entry into enger operations in the nbrfli At-' not a single American-flag tramp service of more and more modern picked up by U-boat and held lantfo trade. In the prooess it ship has been contracted for by an foreign-flag tonnage. At the samo in German Internment camp ' would destroy a bright potential American operator since the war. time, due to the overall decline In for two years. of employment prospects for Amer-. the industry, the tramps today are lean merchant seamen. also constantly competing with Curran's Charge, Uner operators and even idle tank­ ers for the decreasing number of The text of a telegram sent to "50-50" cargoes available. SlU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall An attempt to gain some relief by AFL-CIO President George NEW ORLEANS—^Two old shipmates who survived sinkings by German subs in World for the tramps was made two years Meany reads as follows: War 11 have been approved by SIU Welfare Plan Trustees for retirement tmder the SIU's "Following telen-am dated Disability Pension Plan. One of them, Mrs. Mary Chopin, 71, is the first woman Seafarer-to ago when Rep. James Byme (DPa.) introduced a bill in the House March 19 received from Presi­ become eligible for the benefit. ^ which would have provided what dent Curran, NMU. The other is Rufus E. Stough, Atlantic by a German sub. Mean­ Orleans and looks forward to the 'This morning's New York 62, veteran steward and chief while, one man had died in the days when Mississippi passenger amounted to an operating subsidy, for trampships competing for car­ Herald Tribune reports on page cook. boat. ships are in port. She sailed for goes with foreign-flag vessels. '12 section 3 that SlU has made Mrs. Chopin and Stough werg Stough was placed in a German many y^prs as stewardess on the Ipan to American Banner Line Economics Isn't Only Issue shipmates on the Del Valle tMissis- internment camp where he was Delta Line passenger run to in the amount of $750,000. Vice South America before calling it Moreover, the-problem of the Admiral Hillenkoetter, executive sippi) when the ship was attacked held until January, 1945, when quits. Then she visits with the vice-president of the company, nnd sunk by a submarine in the he was exchanged and repatriated. friends with whom she sailed for tramps is not only one of econom­ ics, and their own survival, but The nearly two years Stough lost has confirmed loan. He is also Caribbean on April 12, 1942. Details of the harrowing experi­ in the internment camp was al­ years to "get the news from down goes much deeper than that. The quoted as stating loan will not and relive the experience question also arises of the advis­ influence company in manning ence that followed sthe midnight at­ lowed by 'Welfare Plan Trustees south" ability of having more and more tack are stiU vivid memories to toward the seatime necessary for of her years at sea. ' Its vessels. US foreign trade moved on foreign his disability pension plan eligiStough, whose son, Rufus, Jr., - "'We have known SIU officials Mrs. Chopin, who recounted for bUity. ships as well as the role which himself is a veteran Seafarer, lives the LOG correspondent how the - and attorneys have already met Mrs. Chopin, who is widowed, quietly with Mrs. Stough in their the US merchant fleet would have with company and worked out ship went down in 17 minutes lives in her small home in New home in suburan Arabi, Louisiana. to fill in any national emergency. after the first torpedo struck. manning scale which happens to Sen. Magnuson pointed out that Crewmembers and passengers be substantially 4ower than un­ while the world's tramp ships car­ ion standards. Fact that money quickly evacuated the ship and ried only a third of America's ton­ passed between company and only one life was lost, that of the nage in 1937, they carried 75 per­ ship's doctor, Dr. Benjamin A • SlU is interestilig news. Have cent of it last year, and a much no doubt investigation will show Price of New Orleans. larger volume of tonnage was in­ deal was made on firm condition After drifting in lifeboats for 17 volved, at that.. - SlU was to get contract, no mat­ hours, the survivors were' picked "Even more disturbing," he ter what window dressing may up by a Navy rescue ship. pointed out to Morse, "is the ques­ be set up to cover up this fact. . Mrs. Chopin was none the worse tion of where we will get the ves­ WASHINGTON—Contrary to the' optimistic view voiced by for the experience, which included " 'AFL-CIO ethical practices sels to carry these cargoes in the Code V Paragraph 5, clearly pro­ a ducking when she jumped from a Administration spokesmen. Government economists are revis­ event of another war. Then our Jacob's ladder she was descending hibits affiliated union from mak­ ing their opinions on the recession outlook. They are predict- country would be called upon to ing loans with any company with to a waiting boat. supply huge quantities of coal to Both -she and Stough returned to ing a continued down curve which it bargains. As we see it unless SlU calls off this deal, it New Orleans and shipped on the and are pushing back the date does. All I can tell you is where maintain the economy and war po­ we've been and the figures are tential of our allies. Increased must face .charges under AFL- first available ship. Mrs. Chopin for the expected upturn. usuaUy 30 days behind." qu-.ntities of foodstuffs would also sailed throughout the remaining CIO practices Code V, Section 5. The "Wall Street Journal" re­ But what they see, they contend, have to be carried to our allies to The matters referred to in this war years without mishap, but ports that the general consensus of keep them going. Moreover, in indicates that the basis for new, Stough was not so fortuhate. telegram are of such paramount He was a member of the crew of the economists is that as mid- more drastic anti-recession moves, the absence of American-flag ships importance as to warrant your the Jonathan Sturges when that March business is still heading including a tax cut, has already to carry these cargoes, how would Immediate attention.' downward, there's no clear sign of "May I have your reaction to ship was torpedoed February 23, the bottom and the slide could go been laid out. While President the iron ore required for our war Eisenhower has said he will make machine be imported?" the statements contained in this 1943. Stough and seven compan­ on for a couple months mote. his decision on a tax cut depending He said the US tramp fleet to­ telegram and the position of your ions drifted for 41 days in a boat before they were picked up'in ^he They base their revised opinion on the economic statistics for the day is "down to about 70 vessels, union." on the fact that unemployment is month of March, "there 6o longer principally of the Liberty type." SlU Answer probably higher now than the 5.2 is much question about what these In answer to Meany's wire. Hall million of mid-February and that indicators will show," the econom­ Quitting Ship? gent the follQwing naessage: personal income, which dropped $2 ists state. "Re your wire pertaining to As for the March statistics, which billion in February from January's Notify Union Curran's complaint. I shall with­ annual rate, is falling further stiil. won't be out until mid-April, ah A reminder from SIU head­ in the next fmy days forward to SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping ^ quarters cautions all Seafarers All of this points to a continued re­ AFL-CIO economist retorted, "this dragged your office complete files, rec­ its heels throughout the cession, past the second, and most whole business that we have to leaving their ships to contact ords and information pertaining past period in this port, and there wait to see what the March figures probably through the third quarter the hall'in ample time to allow to this matter. Cup-an's state­ is not much to say about the fu­ show is just plain nuts." The Fed­ of this year. the Union to dispatch a repla<.ement of this matter, as usual, is ture so far. eration has urged the President to Most of the specialists a^ee that nient. Failure to give notice be­ full of half-truths and outright The Ames 'Victory (Victory Car­ fore off may causie a de­ they cannot give too clear a pic-, enact stronger anti-recession meas­ misrepresentation of facts." ^ layedpaying sailing,' force the ship to' ture of the future, basing their ures immediately, stating that wait­ riers) paid off while the-Maiden The voluminous record of the sail short of the manning re­ predictions on charts of the past. ing another month will only further Creek (Waterman) signed on dur­ transaction, plus additional data re­ quirements and needlessly make "You never really know where you confirm the present downturn. "No ing the last two weeks. In transit lating to the US Llne-Curran role the work tougher for your ship- are," one of them argued. "Where important economic indicator holds were the Yorkmar, Calmar (Cal­ starting back in 1955 is being for­ —ates. are we going? I don't know tor. out hope for an tu>turn in toe next mer) ; La Salle. Yaka and the Topa Topa (Waterman). . ,; . * warded to the AFL-CIO President. sure, and Tidon't. think anyone else ;mbnth." 1 • iA • i J • j First Lady Sailor Retires No Early End To Slump, Gov't Economists Warn SF Inactive •M "321 'M �SEAFARERS tOC ••M. • UiMh M. IMS March 5 Through March 18 Registered OMk A Boston 8 New York • ••eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-eo T7 Philadelphia • Baltimore •oeeeeeeas 45 Norfolk. . 8 Savannah » e • ee e e e 9 Tampa • • • • • • e < 11 • 4 10 0 28 7 1 3 31 23 14 88 13 15 21 11 4 18 5 9 8 New Orleans Wilmington I ' (&• r Crewless Sub Ship Plans Now.'Reality' ¥ I"}' 'i'-. hm pi';-: ¥f6'-\ h^-' V-'"- Boston .... New York Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk Savannah ............. Tampa .... leeeeeee Mobile .... New Orleans Lake Charles ........... Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle : • •••••• 4 5 57 1 61 0 4 8 29 61 7 19 10 9 12 . 3 21 1 19 6 0 3 2 11 7 20 -8 3 8 341 • 111 Shipped Dock • . 3 8 0 14 4 L 1 2 10 5 10 5 2 0 Oack c 1 4 0 0 1 •ne. A 1 48 5 42 2 4 8 28 38 15 19 4 8 7 •ne. s SIMT. A stvw. A 231 8 11 8 4 1 8 21 1 8 1 0 0 0 Talal A 17 181 21 110 17 18 27 70 74^ 37 90 28 42 56 ratal A ratal • 7 45 2 86 17 1 8 9 37 13 51 15 13 19 Total B 789 303 T«*ai 24 228 23 178 34 20 39 78 111 SO 141 43 55 75 Total No*. 1092 •• V C e 0 14 1 19 •TT 0 2 4 15 2 13 1 9 7 •law. • 87_ 5 55 8 25 2 3 7 20 20 8 28 9 17 20 In*. •n#. StMT. •taw. A 2 47 2 39 0 4 5 27 37 4 10 9 13 8 Staw. itaw. e 2 9 0 9 . 5 0 1 9 10 3 7 5 2 2 • c 8 17 1 Total A 8 " 152 8 132 2 12 19 82 131 26. 44 23 31 25 Total 5 32 1 42 11 1 5 16 29 18 SO 22 6 4 Total Total C 1 "•a LONDON—Predictions of a 100,000-ton atom-powered sub­ 15 32 218 1 marine tanker, which will eventually cross the ocean imman10 1 19 3 7 181 ned, are now a "reality according to a leading British en­ 2 1 3 18 gineering firm. The new sub,-^ 6 8 0 13 R proposed vessel's speed, capacity which will carry a crew of five 0 3 8 2. 28 and efficiency would make it eco­ 2 0 men Initially but later travel nomically 8 3 101 attractive to prospective 0, 0 1 automatically, lacks only one thing, backers. "We 2 162 shall go on with the 10 1 0 1 45 the firm said—^the money to build project," he said, "until we're satis­ 0 13 8 1 75 her. 0 12 fied it will have economic results. 8 0 45 Frederick Mitchell, chairman of Then an oil company or somebody 0 2 0 0 37 the Mitchell Engineering Company, will have to move in with their 0 2 8 0 29 Dock Hack Oack •nfl. •nf. •taw. staw. staw. Total Total Total Total designers of the underwater super­ capital." A • c A C A B c A c B Slilp. tanker, said that the nuclear-pow-^ If constructed (and the company Total ; 267 69 9 223 97 21 205 60 23 899 222 53 970 ered submarine would have a dis­ said they hoped one would be with­ placement of from 80,000 to 100,000 in the next five years) the vessel SIU shipping and registration both inched up during the last period, though neither tons and would travel at speeds of would be the largest tanker on or gain was very substantiaL Shipping rose to a 970-job total; registration to 1,092. 40 to 50 knots. The vessel would under the sea. To date, the 85,000Eight ports contributed to the general upturn and even two in the "loss" column conlook like an airplane fuselage with ton-tanker Universe Leader is the a in-opeller in front and a small world's largest although an Ameri­ inued very active. Since New cabin on top. It would load and can shipping magnate, Daniel Lud- York placed in neither listing, unload underwater. wig, plans to build five 103,000-ton MitcheU added that he hoped the tankers at his Kure, Japan, ship­ remaining "as is," a welcome trend may be in the making. yards. _ On the "up" side were Baltimore, The Mitchell firm also claims that it has developed a method of Savannah, Tampa, New Orleans, harnessing a nuclear reactor that Lake Charles, Wilmington, Seattle eliminates a turbine or reciprocat­ and San Francisco. The gen­ MIAMI—Union contracts with "agency shop" clauses that ing engine. Steam would be used to eral gain among the West Coast require "free riders" in unionized plants to pay their own way spin a reactor core and couple it ports has been iongrawaited. How­ are winning Increasing acceptance these days. One-of the ever, although Savannah and to a driving shaft This, the an-^ nouncement said, would greatly in­ Tampa both showed gains, there latest ftrrangements-^ of this>crease a ship's carrying capacity. wasn't too much to them. type covers non-union hotel clauses which require union mem­ The US Government has ^Iso — A decline was reported in Phila­ workers here, well in advance bership as a condition of employ­ been trying its hand with atom- delphia, Norfolk, Mobile and Hous­ of the 1958-59 season. ment, particularly in states with The basis of the "agency shop" "right-to-work" laws. The International office of the powered submarines, most of them ton, but the last two named ports At the same time, they provide Masters, Mates and Pilots has es­ for the military. The Navy now has were still plenty prdlty busy. Bos­ is that nonmnion employees pay tablished a temporary trusteeship three nuclear submarines in opera- ton Joined New York in the status basic union dues although union the unions with the revenue with for the administration of the -busi­ tiob and another 21 planned or un­ quo column. Philadelphia was way memhership itself remans on a vol­ which to do their job and, in many untary liasis. Thus non-union work­ eases, lead to appiieatidns for un­ off. ness affairs of Local 88 in New do* construction. As to submarines for commercial Both the deck and engine depart­ ers who claim religious convictions ion membership from the former York. Captain Roy D. Lurvey of Bos­ use, the Maritime Administration ments shipped an equal number of or other reasons for not Joining a "free riders." In the Corn Prod­ ton, the president of the Interna­ recently awarded,a $25,000 contract men, but the number of deck regis­ union pay at least part of the cost ucts ease, company officials report­ tional was designated as trustee. to the Electric Boat Division of trants ran way ahead of those of union benefits and representa- ed no complaints from the non-un­ ion group over the new contract ^ He has established offices at 225 General Dynamics Corporation to slipped. Black gang ablpping al­ Uon. Previously, the unions would be Lafayette Street where business is study the feasibility of an atomic- most equalled the engine regis­ being conducted and the affairs of powered submarine tanker. Also tration. The steward department obligated to process grievances and represent workers who paid noth­ the local are being restored to in the field of imderwater carriers, continued to be least active. Japan has announced experiments New York is still shipping the ing to the union but still derived normal. Meanwhile, a State Supreme with submarine tankers but has not most class C jobs and only four the benefits of wage gains and ports gfiipped no class C men at alL othbr Improvements negotiated by Court judge has ordered that all revealed any details. . The overall seniority shipping fig­ the union for its members. In property and assets of Loeal 88 at ures showed class A men taking 72 pssenee, Hie "agency shop" ar­ its Washington Street headquarters percent of the Jobs, class B 23 per­ rangement amounts to recognition be turned over to Captain Lurvey. cent and class C the remainder. . that nnionization at a plant in­ WASHINGTON—The continuing Judge Benjamin Brenner issued Thr following is the forecast variably produces greater benefits preoccupation of the world's diplo­ a temporary restraining order for the workers - than the boss against an insurgent group that port by port; mats with affairs of the Suez Canal Boston: Slow . . .- New York: would hand out on his own. had seized physical control of Local The contract between the Miami and the Middle East hasn't affect­ Good . . . Phlladelplila: Fair . . . 88's offices two weeks ago. Beach Hotel Association and AFL- ed traffic through the Panama Baltimore: Good ... Norfolk: Slow The judge pointed out that the , Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: CI9 Hotel Employees Local 255 is Canal one bit. group's action was contrary to the MOBILE—Shipping in this "port constitution of the local. . He de­ for the last couple of weeks was Pair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New similar to one Just reached, by the- Two canal records were broken cried their use of illegal methods considered good with over 100 men Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: AFL-CIO OR, Chemical & Atomic during 1957, while work continued C^m Products on various improvements in the 44and force, contrary to American being shipped to regular jobs and Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . WU-. Workers and principles of rule by law and con­ another 100 to various relief jobs mlngton: Fair . . . San Franeisco: Refining Corporation covering year-old waterway.Oner new high three plants in Illinois and Mis­ mark was set when 8,848 deep-sea stitutional process. in and around the harbor. The* Fair... Seattle: Fair. souri The OCAW pact calls for vessels hauled 50.7 miiiion tons ol next period should also be good as The trustee has been handling the company to deduct $4 per cargo through the Atlantic-Pacifid Local 88 shipping since the con­ the Wacosta and the Claiborne month fr<Mn the wages of non-union short-cut last year. For the first tracts of Atlantic and Gulf operar (Waterman) are expected out of Shorthanded? time in history also, more cargo tors are signed with the Interna­ layup and will take on full crews. If a crewmember quits while workers, just as it does for OCAW tional and not with any local union. The vessels paying off and in- a ship is in port, delegates members under the regular dues was carried from the Pacific to the Atlantie side than in the opposite transit in the port during the last are adced to contact the hall checkoff system. A Federal mediator who Assisted direction. period were the Alcoa Clipper, immediately ^.ov a replace­ Patriot, Pennant, Corsair (Alcoa); ment Fast action on their part in the OCAW negotiations said Panama Canal traffic is Increas­ Florida State (Ponce); Monarch wRl keep all Jobs aboard ship that about one percent of the nego­ ing steadily despite the fact that of the Seas, Ciaiborae, Iberville filled tiated union contracts In the US many recently-built vessels are too at all times apd elhnl- pow (Waterman); Del Sol, Del Rio include ."agency shop" clauses. large to go through. Moire than (Mississippi) and the Steel Age nate the chance of the ship "The agreements bypass company 150 supertahkers are in this cate­ sailing shorthanded, ' (Isthmian). arguments against union shop gory. 'Agency Shop' Pact Bars Free-Riders In Plants MMP Picks Trustee For Local 88 5 .,; 105 Oach A 8 49 -7 40 7 7 0 10 25 15 28 8 10 15 •ne. A DM» 817 Port A a OMa A •n*. • •Rf. OM Mobile Jobs Holding Up Pan Canal Sets Vessel Retard High rofnem •;';r ••.•.aiii 'J �MariA 28, 1858 Bridges, US Clash Over Back Taxes SEAFARERS Quiier Duck Takes To Water LOG Pua «?• NY Votes $45-Week Jobless Pay Benefit ALBANY—A bill raising Nevsr York's maximum unemploy­ ment insurance benefits from $36 to $45 a week has been luianimously approved by the State Legislature. "The bill, which represents a compro--* mise between the Republican- their jobs. Other states have dif­ SAN FRANCISCO—The Federal controlled legislature and the ferent eligibilty rules. Democratic administration, is ex­ The new bill was approved unan­ Government Is putting the tax bite pected to receive Governor Harri- imously by Republican and Demo­ on Harry Bridges and two other cratic state legislators. It involves man's signature shortly. officials of the International Longa compromise over biHs that were The legislature also consider­ shoreffien's & Warehousemen's Un­ passed by the legislature earlier in ed a Harriman proposal fo extend ion to get its share of an alleged the session, and bills that were insurance benefits to unemployed^ $500,000 defense fund raised to workers to 39 weeks, instead of passed by the legislature last year, fight Bridges' depbrtation. the current 26. The measure was and vetoed by Governor Harriman. Investigation of- the fund has intended to provide additional help The compromise involves methods been underway for two years, ac­ for workers who have been unem­ of financing the increases, the pro­ cording to the district director of ployed for long periods as a result vision that was the key to the con­ the Irtternal Revenue Service here. of the current economic slump, and troversy and the veto. New York The ILWU has called the Govern­ are exhausting their benefits. A state unions had opposed the ear­ ment's latest move "petty vindlcsimilar increase in state workmen's lier proposals because they worked tiveness."' compensation benefits, raising the hardships on certain workers and Bridges, the ILWU president; maximum from $36 to $45 weekly, industries. J. E. (Bob) Robertson, first vicewas also adopted. president, and Henry Schmidt, In­ Moves have also been made on ternational executive board mem­ the national scene to provide Fed­ ber from Bridges' home Ldcal 10, eral help for unemployed 'workers. are all on the carpet. The union A number of proposals have been said the three have been notified introduced in Congress and by the "to pay personal income taxes on Administration for putting Govern­ some $147,000 spent-by the union ment funds at the disposal of the for legal fees and court costs." states in increasing unemployment insurance benefits. There have also The money assessed reportedly been proposals for extending Fed­ represents taxes due on salaries erally-aided state unemployment plus a pro rated share of defense insurance benefits to as much as 39' funds raised for all three men. weeks. Federal plans seem bogged They were convicted of perjury SAN JUAN—The SlU-manned down in conflicting suggestions for in 1950 for swearing at Bridges' trailership Bienville is still tied up financing the jobless pay benefits. naturalization hearing earlier that The new $45 maximum wll be and unable to unload here due to Unique craft bulli by Two British companies for the Defence Board the ILWU president had never paid to workers whose average the four-lveek strike by members of Canada is this 59-foot, 17V2-lon hydrofoil that will be used for been a member of the Communist wages were $90 a week or more. of the AFL-CIO Internationa^ research purposes. The craft skims along the water (bottom' photo) Party. Schmidt and Robertsbn Seafarers who apply for benefits Brotherhood of Longshoremen. with the aid of three hydrofoil units mounted on its sides and stern. were Bridges' witnesses at the A new plan to end the strike was are expected to qualify for the hearings. The Government lost a Named the Bras d'Or, it is of aluminum alloy construction. The offered by Governor Luis Munozmaximum. civil suit to deport Bridges after Marin of Puerto Rico this week. top photo shows the two^side-mounted hydrofoil units. Benefits are paid to workers em­ the-1950 conviction .was reversed ployed by companies that have It would provide extra compensa-. by the Supreme Court. their home offices in New York. As tion during; an 18-month period for The ILWU was bounced from the a result, they would be available longshorenien idled by the new CIO in 1950, along with several for Seafarers employed by such op­ service. The Bienville is the first other unions, on charges of being erators: Isthmian, 'Victory Carriers, of two Waterman-Pan-Atlantic ships Communist-dominated. Bull, Calmar, Cities Service and in the "sea-island" service being introduced here. The Massachusetts legislature that the principle of the ordinance Robin among others who have thenThe vessels carry all their cargo has called upon Congress^ not fo had been followed by the local gov­ home offices here. in special truck trailer bodies on Seamen Qualify "enact any legislation relating to ernment. The new law places all deck and in the holds which by­ the 'right !o work,' so called, or the enforcement under a perma­ Seamen in New York State can pass conventional cargo-handling any similar legislation." The nent five-man board, one of whom qualify for benefits immediately if methods. The vans are loaded on amendment, which cleared' the must be from the building^trades. their ship is laid up, or if they are and off the ship by moveable deck house by a vote of 27 to 12, was Thck difference between the re­ required by contract regulations to cranes and then can be driven right introduced by state Rep. Wiiliam quired prevailing wage and the leave their vessels. They may also off the dock to thdir destination Fleming, The bill also urged Con­ Wages actually paid will be with­ qualify for benefits after a seven after being hooked onto truck cabs. gress to oppose any laws designed held from the sums due to the con­ week waiting period if they quit As a result, fewer longshoremen A Coast Gua.rd spokesman has to prohibit closed shops or to pro­ tractor, and violators will be pre­ are needed on the dock and on the tentatively blamed a defective vide that no employee shall as a vented from obtaining future con­ ship for this type of operation. rudder as the cause of a collision condition of his employment be re­ tracts for municipal work for three Gov. Munoz-Marin's proposal In which the SlU-manned taQke:P, quired to join a labor union. Such years. calls for the company to pay full The Cabins, rammed into A Staten laws, the resolution said, "will, if i 3) t wages to the laid-off workers for a Island storage dock, sinking two enacted, t^nd to undermine the six-month period, and 50 percent The first strike in 25 years in ieagoing rescue tugs and setting strength of labor and of labor the dress industry ended in a of wages for a year thereafter. The adrift a score of smaller craft. unions throughout the country." major victory for some 105,000 company's freight handling costs The vessel, owned by Sabine Copies of the resolution were sent members of the Ladies Garment would thus still be less at the State­ BALTIMORE — Shipping re­ side end and cut in half here after Transportation Co; of Texas City, to the House and Senate and to Workers Union. The new contract Texas, had just been cut loose from each member of Congress from provides for an estimated 11.25 mained good over the past two six months. The proposal report­ weeks and the forecast indicates ' her tow when it appeared that she Massachusetts. percent increase, stricter enforce­ It-will continue so for the ne.xt edly calls for the extra compensa­ had a jammed rudder. Headiug 3^ 4 3) tion to be paid whether the laidment machinery and a union agree­ Striking members of the Inter­ ment to rescind special concessions period. Port Agent Earl Shep- off workers get other jobs or not downstream, the 10,000-ton tanker rammed into the Witte Marine national Association of Machinists given to a small number of em­ pard reported the patrolmen in The situation is complicated by storage docks on Staten Island, will now receive $38 a week strike ployers. Most of the workers will this port wish to congratulate the the fact that the Puerto Rico has sinking two tugs whlch were in the benefits from their union. Over receive an eight-percent increase, various ships' delegates and crews no system of unemployment bene­ dpcks. A number of smaller craft. 110,000 members voted in favor of the first pay hike in the industry for the fine job and effort they are fits and is still trying to set one up. putting in enforcing the SIU con­ Including a tug, dredge scow, two increasing the portion of the mem­ in five' years. The Beauregard, which was to tract on the ships which hit this Steel car floats and a derrick were ber's dues going to the interna­ have entered the "sea-land" run to 3) 3) 3^ port. "They are keeping these cut free. The Coast Guard and the tional from $1.30 to $2 a month. PR on March 18, is being held back Peter Schoemann, general presi­ ships clean in all respects," he pending sktlement of the dis­ towing tug rounddd up the drifting Fifty, cents of the increase will go said. into a special strike fund which dent Off the Plumbers' union, has vessels. pute. The Bienville was on her There were nine vessels paying maiden voyage as a trailership There were no reported Injuries can be-used only for the purpose warned that the present policy of off during the period. They were when she arrived here and kicked aboard The Cabins although the of paying beneflts. Payments vydll the NLRB toward building trades the Evelyn, Emilia, Jean, Mae off the dispute. practices could banl^upt local begin when the fund totals $2 vessel herself received a 16-inch (Bull); CouncU Grove (Cities labor unions. The situation arose gash imher bow and a crack along million. The rest of the increase Service); Venore, Oremar, Marore will pay for the members' subscrip­ from a recent order to building and her port side.v The vessel Is now tion to their weekly newspaper. construction trades imions to stop (Marven) and the Alamar (Cal­ In Todd Shipyard for repairs. Sign Name On The Machinist"; cover the-cost of certain union practices or face stiff mar). Signing on were the Ven­ ore, Marore (Marven); 'J. Kufiibonding all lAM local and district penalties. In March, 1956, SchoeLOG Letters financial officers, and other special niann pointed out, the NLRB or­ kundis (Martls) and the Texmar For obvious reasons the LOG services provided to the locals. dered an El Paso local to refund (Calmar). cannot print any letters or all dues and assessihents collecteid In-transit vessels included the other communications sent in ^ 3) 3) The Philadelphia City Council in the previous 22 months from Steel Seafarer, Plymouth Victory, by Seafarers unless the author has passed a motiop requiring aU employees of a plumbing concern Steel Admiral (Isthmian); Morn­ signs his name. Unsigned contractors doing work for the city, because of an alleged closed shop. ing Light CVOaterman); Robin anonynjous letters will only to pay not only the prevailing Before this, he said, the Board had Gray, Robin Loqksley (Robin); wind up'in " the waste-basket. wage,^ut to pay prevailing fringe been issuing "cease and desist" or­ Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Ranger (Al­ If circumstances justify, the benefits and tO: maintain other ders for these practices, but never coa); Cubore, Venore (Marven) LOG will withhold a signature standard working, conditions. City orders to pay back all dues .and.as­ and the Natalie, (Intercontinen­ on r^uest •' • tal). ; Council Pi;esi(|fint .i^aipes said sessments, ir.' • ••.n' •'H'' IBL Studies Peace Plan In PR Beef LABOR ROUND-UP Cabins Sinks 2 NY Tugs; No Injuries Outlook Good In Baltimore il m / -iil '^1 ':Vi �r«c« Hs- SEAFARERS SUP Members Vote On 7-Monfh Rule ?S;-' March U, un LOa • ••• t J.' i'" • 1,. • • " ''iilAif-iki • --'fi , -v; u T. T'";v / : •: Cifc.' • /, 'i; r A. Kroll, Sailors Union, signs up to cast vote in referendum on ship­ ping rules. Looking on are committee members (I to r) Sam Beard, Les Morris, Alfred Ezergailes, Walter Gagrica. Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific have cast a heavy vote thus far in the union's secret ballot referendum on the proposed 210-day time limit aboard ships. The voting got underway March 1 and"*will continue to the end of they hit port since the union is April in SUP headquarters eager to get the widest possible expression of opinion on the sub­ and all branches. The 210-day limit would replace ject. A two-thirds majority is the existing one-year rule in the needed to ratify. In announcing the start of the SUP. - It would require all crewmembers to leave the ships after referendum, SUP Secretary-Treas­ 210 days' continuous employment, urer Morris Weisberger declared, thus leaving a berth open for a re­ "The only way we can find out for sure what the membership wants placement to come off the beach. Another proposition on the bal­ is to put it on a secret ballot . . . lot calls for constitutional amend­ This (210 day rule) is something ments and shipping rule changes, entirely new in Sailors Union pol­ which have to be voted on secret icy. Consequently it is the duty of ballot according to'the SUP con­ each and every member to study stitution, to be voted on during the this proposition carefully . . ." SUP'S regular annual elections. This change would save the cost of repeated referendums during the year and dispose of any questions such as these during one voting period. The proposed 210-day rule was put on the ballot after consider­ able discussion at SUP membership meetings over the length of time DETROIT—A coordinated . or­ a Sailor should spend aboai-d ship ganizing drive in the IQ-ship Bowithout getting off. Union officials land and Cornelius fleet has been have made no recommendations kicked off by the SIU Great Lakes one way or another, leaving the District, the Masters, Mates and decision in the matter entirely up Pilots, and the Marine Engineers to the membership. Beneficial Association. Arrangements have been- made The campaign to organize the for SUP crews to vote as soon as Buffalo shipping firm was an­ nounced by the SIU Great Lakes District. It represents the first joint drive undertaken by unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO Marltime Trades Department since the Great Lakes organizing conference in February, Detroit is central (Continued from page 3) headquarters for the drive. Enough SIU men were fired to give Most of the B&C fleet is com­ the NMU a majority of the crew posed of self-unloaders that carry in the voting which followed. stone, coal, and chemicals. .."But this last trip, under NMU The SIU Great Lakes District certification, was just the opposite. also announced that it is planning "We had a few foul balls aboard," to move its headquarters from its "he said, "and inany of them would long-time location at 1038 Third not turn t© securing 6r to let go. Street. The move is part of a pro* There were a numbpr of logs ire- gram for modernizing and stream­ corded during the trip, but not one lining the entire Great Lakes oper­ guy was fired." ation. There was one thing which there was no shortage of, Novak noticed; and that was NMU representatives. Don't Send Your "Every time we would hit port Baggage COD they would come aboard and flood the ship with propaganda and what Seafarers are again warned not, but did nothing to enforce not to send their baggage COD their own contract. Many times to any Union hall. The Union we had some disputed OT, but cannot accept delivery - of any nothing would come of it. It got baggage where express charges so I didn't even bother trying for have not been prepaid. it this last trip, j , Men who send baggage COD -'I'm glad to ba dh ths beach to Union halls face the prospect for awhile," he said; "but I do of having to go to a lot of trou­ ; feel sorry for the vNMU men still ble and red tape with ;the Bail^ oil her. They don^KhjSWi what way Exiwess Co. . . . . Jthey ju-e Jnissing,'!.^.....^^,.,., vi •I 19-Ship Co. Target Of Lakes Drive mfW'" |5^: r"' • Is.v W;: 'ir ijsv: <\".h '• m- II a-,5?. .. . / ; "'H-L I T takes more than eleon decks and non-skid : point to moke the footing sofe on a ship. The^ proper type of footwear is onother factor in pre­ venting a nasty spill. • - - •- I ! ^ ''' - r-. .-r Shoes with crepe soles, or those with leather heels and steel toe plotes may be mighty styjiilr' 4., oshore, but they hove no ploce on the deck of a •• j'f-.iK ; • f.';.'' ship. Crepe rubber In particular is extremely dan­ gerous because It gefc slick as con be from the ' X : "'f'.!' slightest bit of moisturd underfoot. :i..v j vii'd •'•V NMU Pact Dead Loss ; Stick to the approved work shoes with non-skid,' • ^. '-j! soles and your chances of staying upright throughout the voyage will Improve considerably. , i-- .1 / ..1 C'^., ''F .• ? iViy'-'t-'-K i'l' 11/ .Ir: �iiird^ UI^S SEAFARERS ¥011 DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney MargoHus Some Prjce-Cutting Here Moderate-tacome families are now able to buy some of the most popular smaft appliances and portable typewriters at cut prices. A number of leading manufacturers have announced they will no longer fix retail prices. (The makers who finally abandoned Fair Trade pricefixing included GE, Sunbeam, Toastmaster, and Royal.) For a wlxile in various large cities, the biggest discount houses and department stores had a price war. They weie selling $17 steam irons for $11, $15 coffee-makers for $10, $19 toasters for $13 and $40 clock radios for $28. But normally, you now can expect to buy any brand of such smkll appliances at discount of 20-25 percent from independent retailers, and 30-35 percent from the larger discount houses in big cities. Even before the hold-out manufacturers had abandoned Fair Trade, most other makers of small electric appliances had quit trying to stop re­ tailers from cutting prices. • ^ At one time, 45 states had Fair Trade laws permitting manufacturers to set retail prices on their prod­ ucts. Now only 31 states haye such laws Intact. But even in these states Fair Trade is-dead except on drugs, cosmetics and some hard­ ware items. The National Associa­ tion irf Retail Druggists now is asking Congress for a new national law to make such price fixing ef­ fective again. Rep. Oren H^is of Arkanus has introduced the'drug association's bill which would ma&e it illegal for a dealer to cut a price if the manufacturer advertised it or printed it on the item. Passage of this bill would end or drive underground many of the reduced prices on appliances and other goods. It would also enable drug manufacturers to continue to keep up the high prices of medi­ cines, such as brand-name anti­ biotics, which now often cost $10 to $20 for a prescription. iTear Of Price Cuts & all, this is * year of big price-cutting at the retail level, with Increasing pressure en manufacturers also to' reduce prices. Almost half the stores surveyed by one buying syndicate said they, would em^ phasize cut prices this year. But while the buyers' market is notice­ able in appliances, clothing and textiles, and to an increasing extent in furniture; rugs, some building mat^ials and tires, the big proWem keeping living costs up this year is the high price of food^ The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food index actually had cUmbed by winter's end to a point eighfperceht higher than a year ago. The rise has been dpe mainly to the high'price of meat. Now speculators have taken advantage of the small potato crop,;iurther cut by the cold Florida weather last winter, to boost the price of this staple to the highest , it's been in the past six years. High fpod prices-on the one hand and declining wages on the other actually are forcing families tos curtail food consumption. In 1857, food prices rose 4.8 percent, and consumption dropped three percent. People have cut down on meat as prices rose 10 to 12 percent above last year's tags. April food costs will be a little easier than the recent winter "ordeal If you pick your values. "Fork and eggs especially will be-cheaper. But this is dhly a temporary recite before a new upsurge this summer. Here are tips on April buying opportunities: ^ , APPLIANCES: Reductions, on small appliances bring into easier reach the grpwingly-popular steam irons. These'hre generally dis­ placing dry irons as they can be used beth dry. and weti (The Sunbeam and GE steam irons just removed from price=fixing are among the most popular and highest-quality brands. Fixed prices had been aban­ doned-earlier on the popular Westlhghouse steam iron.) CARST Retail price-cutting on cars is widespread too. The dealers, have absorbed about half the four percent jump in manufacturers' suggested prices this year, so that the real increase over '57 is about two percent on the average. This will be further trimmed as manu­ facturers grant more "merchandising allowances" to dealers : to imload the current model$. ; v But there's also a. rise in sharp advertising practices, the Better Business Bureaus, reports. Prevailing techniques for fooling buyers are .. (1) advertising cars-at very low prices which aren't available or which the dealer has no intention of selling; (2) pressuring buye^rs to take higher-priced modeller loading cars with extras; (3) e^ggerating nrices to give .fictitiously high trade-in allowances. The recession noticeably is turning people towards the, lowest-priced models. So far this s%ar the Big Three—Chevvy, Ford and Plymouth -^have grabbed 61 percent of the market, with the medium-priced cars taking the worst beating. Last year by spring the'Big Three's -ahSre was 57 percent. _ _ The '58 Chevvy particularly is taking a big lead. Actually three out of ten cars sold so far this year, including all American makes, have been Che'wies. Despite the frequent complaints that US cars are Joo big, the public seems to want jumbo models. They.make driving more of an adventiure. Last year Ford and Plymouth were the biggest of the popular-price makes and jumped up in sales: But the other success story this year is the increasing popularity of the smaUest car—the Rambler. So far this-year. Rambler has more than doubled iU 1957 sales, A big car doesn't-necessarily provide maximum responsiveness, or, of course, best, gas mlleagu On a horsepower-per-pound .basis, the , , Chewy.,Six rates high. But among the eights, Plymouth rates highest, |!- jgit||, Bojrd ,a^^ high power per pbuhd. LOG Fare Seretf Kings Pt. Fights Civilian Status WASHINGTON—Two years of permanent status on a par with Annapolis and West Point have by no means ended the stormy debates over the functions of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, NY. Academy staff members of the Mari­ time Service are battling vari-.^ ous biUs before Congress which would, class them as civil service employees and include in their pay the tax-free allow­ ances they now receive. They are also suing for back pay, calling for restoration of former rank follow­ ing a "demotion program." Bills to impose civilian status have been introduced by Rep. Her­ bert C. Bonner, chairman of the Hoqse Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, and Senator Warren Magunson, who chairs the. Senate Foreign Commerce Committee. The bills have the backing of the Maritime Administration which contends that the Academy should be 'civilian in­ stead of quasi-military, because it is training men for civilian mer­ chant service. Closing Considered. Back in 1953, the Maritime Ad­ ministration gave serious consid­ eration to closing Kings Point, when questions were raised as to Somi-military status of Kings Point is exemplified by uniforms, the justification for a Governmentclose-order drill and gunnery- training. supported maritime oificers' school. A reprieve was gained for the school by its influential alumni as­ duties were reported as 'insuffi­ large 'pool of ships' officer mate­ rial available. sociation, and less-costly training ciently clear to be classified'." A 1954 Maritime Administration Kings Point ha* been attacked programs for unlicensed men were in the past by the SIU, and the survey showed that only 642 out of eliminated instead. Since then, and especially after AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ 4,441 men who graduated from Congress gave the school perma­ ment as an unnecessary diversion Kings Point during the years 1945 nent status in 1956, Kings Point has of maritime funds. The Union has to 1953 were actually serving on been a haven for officer personnel argued that except in cases of ex­ merchant shipsi By contrast, 884 of Navy rank. It is stUl very much treme emergency, there has always were in the Navy and the rest in an annex of Annapolis although been a glut of licensed officers shoreside jobs, although trained at available for the constantly-shrink­ taxpayer expense to serve in the ing US merchant fleet. Consequent­ merchant marine. ly, it can hardly absorb the Kings It was pointed cut at the time Point graduates, and the evidence that there was no way in which the is clear that only a small percent-, Government could compel a Kings age of Kings Pointers actually go Point graduate to stay in merchant into merchant service anyway. service. 'llie Union has also maintained The study also noted that of the that academy graduates lack the operators queried, "the majority essentials of sea-going experience advised that men up from the ranks offered by men who obtain licenses were better in matters relating to "out of the foc'sle." practical routine, handling of the The National Maritime Union crew and ship maintenance* . . . maintained a similar position until Kings Point runs the risk of too 1952 and then reversed itself; ap­ much Naval science and military parently under pressure from US ceremony thereby making its grad­ Lines and other large subsidized uates less .adaptable to merchant operators who prefer to have a vessel routine . . ." •?- J' -F.I its stated purpose is to traih^ivilian officers for the privately-op­ erated merchant marine. Accord­ ingly, the staff of the school has enjoyed a number of Navy-type privileges, including assorted taxfree allowances and exemption from civil service regulations. The seini-military nature of the ostensibly civilian academy is shown by the fa<;t that its staff is composed of 205 officers and petty officers and only 19 seamen. Four officers of "flag" rank—an admiral and three captains—are included in the 205-officer figure. Thfre is also a heavy sprinkling of com­ manders, lieutenant' commanders, lieutenants, lieutenants (jg), ensigns and warrant officers, aside from petty officers of various rat­ ings. 'This is an improvement over the situation four years ago," a story in the "New York Herald Tribune" pointed out. "A survey quietly conducted by the Maritime Admin­ istration at thaftime found there, were no seamen at aU. "The surveyors found that three dishwashers were petty officers second class. The man who cleaned the heads," the paper continued, "was a petty officer fii-st class. The laborers who set up the stands and mowed, the grass in the TootbaR field were also first claSs petty ^ Don't Call Us Pirates,' Tax-Dodge Co's Demand Protesting that they are true Americans, owners of'run­ away-flag tanker, ore and trarhp fleets are objecting to being identified as "pirates" in critical remarks from shipowners under legitimate maritme^ flags. Accordingly, the New other aids given by foreign ship­ York press has reported that ping governments to their fleets. the runaways are planning a coun­ At the present time, the Ameri­ ter-attack against implications that can-owned Liberian - Panamanian there is something tainted about fleet consists of close to nine mil­ dodging US taxes, as well as man­ lion tons of shipping. ning regulations, feeding provi­ sions, safety standards and wage scales of both US and foreign mari­ Movins? Notify time nations. Siy, Welfare One unidentified spokesman de­ clared that the complaints were in­ Seafarers and _SIU families spired by foreign-flag maritime na­ who apply for inaternity, hos­ tions. "They just don't want an pital or surgical benefits from American merchant marine" was the. Welfare Plan are urged to the way he put it, thus identifying keep the Union or the Wel­ the runaway flag shipowners as fare Plan advised of any true-blue patriots. changes of address while their Part of the runaways' strategy, applications are being proc­ or so the -story goes, will be to ar­ essed. Although payments are gue that^ there is nothing vvirrong often ' made by^ return mail, with a policy oflising the Liberian changes of address (or iUegible or Panamanian flag because It per­ return addresses) delay them mits owners to operate "without too when checks or "baby bonds" much government Interference," as are returned. Those who are the news story put it. That in­ moving or plan to move are cludes "the avoidance of heavy advised to immediately notify taxes." SIU headquarters or the WeiThe runawajre'. answer^ to. the fare Pian,*^t 11 Broadway. New charges Is "you're another," point­ York, NY. ing to depreciation allowaiices i^d 'iFl �r*ge Eight S EA PA RERS L OG Mwdhi |gg, 195t ./ T HAT WANDERING DREDGE, the Sandcoptam, is back in New York_ harbor again after a iengthy sojurn in Venezuela.'This time, the SlU-manned vessel is occupied in the reconstruction of the Atlantic Basin terminal in Brook­ lyn, port of on ambitious program by the Poi't of New York Authority involv^ ing the rebuilding of a stretch of Brook­ lyn waterfront from the Brooklyn Bridge all the way down to Red Hook. On its lost outing, the Sondcoptain was involved in the dredging of a deepwater channel for tankers to enable thert to enter Lake Maracaibo, Vene­ zuela. Before that, back in 1951-52, it and two sister ships participated in the construction of. the New Jersey Turn- '• I#' : 'S" • -11;: Now the ship shuttles between Am­ brose Channel and Atlantfc Basin,' dredging sOnd and depositing it at the pier site as fill to support the new I I''-{ ' '• •'-'W Pier 10. ir' 1 r-',/ IH .1^ Back from a "trip" out Coney Island way, the Sandcaptain prepares to tie up at Atlantic Basin-. Carl Peterson, AB, does the honors with the heaving line. / ! 'iil ' -I P '•<: '< . V •• •; IJ-l'v"'. - • ' .' . V II*"''-''-' /.« - 'li , > •r-^ • ' . 'V - • |)L< <Vi.-. .; Herb Libby, AB, keeps watch as loaded bins ate flooded at pief site. Mixture of.sand and water is then ejected, with sand settling to provide footing for pier. Section of one of the vessel's bins shown emptying load of sand. Pipe can from bin; I- 'V ',,'. \/ h^. I'^S' .- I,'-''t; While fill is put ai for new piers, cranes are at work-demolishing existihg^tructures. V, ich.-were;:3do^':>? iThree dc from rai] �... />: Jlprch 2S, 19SS ^SEAFARBRS:j.OC i Pace Nine "^1 Rebuilding .'.f •..TH-'' • • ' -> v^'-• -^I'. 'y'h- ---i: ,.: v^'';3<vvJC •_: Rigging on davit gets attention from three deck gang Seafarers.^, Waterfroiit hr "Jy'I' •r • iij. ^ ^ 'C • 1:., . •-5"- • 3v - ^ ;.j ;| i' ~ . 'X' •* -'" , i' K5sf >1 'I '-•< ll '• I-' r'a--- • 'S- ^ i--\ . rAV -"'^r --'s, i -f -'i; :b ;'-Avi'ls .. '" ' I , •': • 1. • • -/"?•• .' v^'.. ^ •- '• • . v"- "*^.• •'/ - \ 'V Tf\ •" ' -• • V-^" - ': .•.--; ^ ' t** • ' •*' 'ii;,''-- - I'l, ! ' T •'"' . :'*' - ' • • ' vC. v^v- .^:^v. ••- V ..x-< Frank Prezalar, chief cook, defies cold in T-shirt. •Ji *• I •'1 ;J V ies sand and water mixure under pressure. r-MtX Artist's rendering shows how ^Atlantic Basin will look when construction is fin­ ished. Sandcaptain is working on Pier 10 (top, left). Andy Messana (right) checks off stores delivery against order list. M-< -^1 "-1 •i .'I » |j5k gang members chip iceafter winter stonn.^^^^;.^ (-• " R. Kdrner, ship's welder, makes re- pair on section cfftSunJ^,|)ipe.^ rv5®v^ James Terry,, pantryman, ait work in ship. : - P. Daniels, AB, looks out toward **sea"—in tiiis.case, l^ew York Bay, 4/ , �Pure Ten SEAFAttERS LOG Build Tankers Or Pay Penally, MA VIarns Victory Carriers WASHINGTON—Efforts by the Onassis and Niarchos interests to postpone construction of two 105,000-tonne^s and several smaller tankers have been balked by the Maritime Admin­ istration. Memba-s of the House Merchant Marine Conunittee announced that the Govern­ ment's shipping agency has re-^ fused to let the operators put ing, Onassis does not "own" Vic­ with the Income the ships earned tory'Carriers since a trust fund haa during the Suez crisis, members of off the new construction, ahd been established in the name of Congress could be expected to has notified them that they must probe the deal If construction is build or pay the penalty. The Con­ his minor children who are US citi­ dropped. zens. -gressmen said that unless the op­ Onassis now apparently has the The original deal permitted On­ erators comply, the matter will be alternative of building the ships assis to transfer 12 tankers and Investigated by the committee.' or abandoning the project and pay­ two Libertys to runaway registry, The agreement to build new ing the Government an $8 million all of them before the Suez crisis American-fiag tonnage was part of "penalty" for non-performance of in November, 1956. All of the an arrangement in which the Gov­ the original contracts. Since the Onassis ships were manned by Sea­ ernment permitted the Onassis in­ penalty would be 'small compared farers. terests to transfer 12 tankers and two Libertys t<y runaway registry. Onassis' ships tire still under for­ eign flag, but other Libertys trans­ ferred foreign" are clamoring to come back under American regis­ try and get a crack at 50-50 cargo. Within the last two 'weeks, the QUESTION: What is the most popular topic of shipboard bull ses­ Maritime Administration has ap­ sions? proved requests by their owners to put the Libertys Pegor and Penn F. DeBeanmont, carpenter: With Trader back under the American Cal Wilson, bosun: It seems to flag and to man them with Ameri­ a group of men, what else—women. me that they are either talking can seamen. The Maritime Admin­ By the time they about the last istration has also okayed an appli­ exhaust their var­ ship they were cation for a flag change submitted ious experiences on, or how the by the owners cf the Wanda, a in the different next trip will be tanker converted into a dry cargo ports of the better. This Is ahip. ^ world the trip is after they have Marltime's refusal to let the op­ usually over. But had their fUl talk­ erators postpone construction of if there is time, ing about women. the two supers and the smaller they enjoy a good The ports on-the tankers came to light a few days argument about itinerary and the after members of the House Mer­ sports and what­ various spots to chant Marine Committee had pro­ ever news they get over the radio. bit in them come in for plenty of tested to the Maritime Administra­ discussion, William Royes, FWT: Outside of tion against granting permission $ t for the delay, and the possible canr the usual conversations concerning David C. Aiehia, chief cook: women, the next cellation of the ships. Earlier It While on ship the men usually talk subject is gen­ was learned that Maritime Admin­ about women and erally how ship­ istrator Clarence G.. Morsfe was p o k e r. While ping ' Is ashore. weighing a decision on the -"post­ ashore th^ talk After that they ponement." about ships {md throw the bull The fall In tanker rates r^as said poker.'Me, I like to be chief reason the operators about everything to talk about and anything. made their move. This was cou­ , poker. But V we Every ship has its pled with Gbvermhent' restrictions also gab a - lot "experts" in on US oil imports largely from a b 0 u t baseball, every field, and the Persian Gulf, which is the only the prize jEights trade that could be really profit­ you can always ^et "expert" hdvice and lOther sports. about anything in the world. able fw the large oil carriers. it •' it it The proposal drew hea^ fire $ Cecil- Rush, chief pantryman: Brannstein, bosun: I think from Congressmen who were criti­ cal of the construction arrange­ the Union is the main topic of con­ There is always a lot of talk, about the Union. The ments and of a Government settle­ versation when shoreside activi­ ment that had been signed With they are not talk­ ties of our Union Onassis over the ownership of Vic­ ing about women; like the health tory Carriers Inc. and other Onas- They discuss the centers are al­ sis-owned fleets. Technically speak­ contract, differ­ ences between ways mentioned other unions, and and discussed as usually how con­ are the other ditions are welfare benefits aboard the ship we have. After they are on. It that I would say seems they were always better oii that sports takes up most of the BOSTON—-Prudential Life In­ soihe other ship. gab time among the crews. surance Company has announced it will gp ahead with plans to build a skyscraper development project in the Back Bay area. The company held off starting the pro­ gram until they i received assur­ ances from Mayor Hynes and other city officials that they would aid in getting Jhe company favor­ SAN FRANClSCiO—In a move to facUitate the settling of able tax rates during the project!s shipboard beefs among the large steward departihents on first 17 years. The men on the'' beach here are the West Coast passenger liners, Marine Cooks and Stewards looking forward to watching the Union patrolmen are now coming basebsdl season in style, Golden Gate. Within half an hour reports James Sheehan, port agent. boarding the vessels while after the vessel had docked, nearly The -new television set was de­ they are still in the stream. all of the union business in the livered this week and all are "side­ In this way, MCS Secretary-Treas­ steward department had, been walk superintendents" concern-, urer Ed Tomer announced, most of square'd away. : ing where the shelf for the s^ the beefs will be settled before the ; The. system will be expanded. Vessel is berthed and the members Turner said, depending on vf^ather should be placed. It was a fa^shipping period but will be able to avalL themselves of conditions and Government reg­ the outlook is not top good. The the limited time off available, to ulations. No persons will be alport had the Bents Fort, Cantigny them. The fast turnaround on pas­ loweckon the servicing launch who and Government Camp (Cities senger ships makes shore leave .do not have proper clearance and jServiCe) paying off and signing time precious. who are not assigned to the vessel on during the last peidod. The The new system went into effect by the union. Turner compliment­ ilobin Kirk. (Robin) was also in when San Francisco Dispatcher ed the Customs men for their co^ port for servicing over thh last Pete Bianchi and Patrolman Tony operation in allowing the union of­ weekend. All of the vessels were Brancont boarded the SS Matsonia ficials aboard the vowels in the icpiS^d in good shape, shortly -after she' entered the stream. March 28, 1958 STISL ADMIRAL (ItHimlan), Stb. as—Chairman, H. Orlando; Saeratary, S. Homka. SUp'B dalagata elected. Coffee lira valve to bo repaired. Check on ahlp'a repalra rrom prevloua voyage. March t—Chairman,' J. Kramar; Saeratary, H. Orlando. Sverythlng running amoothly. Submit repair llsti before arrival. Hate to obtain blackout curtalna for tneaahaU port holea. Vota of thanka to ateward dept. for lob- weU done. Empty pocketa liefora placing clothea In waahing znAchillea STBIL TRAVRLIR (lathmlan), Sab. S—Chairman, H. Pruga; Saeratary, P. Tampol. Faw minor baafs. One woifeaway SIU man pickad up In Calcutta. C^' %• $1 Boston Gets Skyscraper MCS Patrolmen Board Lii^rs In Stream, Boost Port Time :an>- CABINS (Taxai), Pabruary 14 — Chairman, J. Naih; Saeratary, J. N. Atchison. Soma disputed ot. $8 In ship's fund. Motion made to keep officers from socializing in the crews' meaaroom unnecessarily. 15 yes, 4 no. To see patrolman about remarks made by chief and 1st eng. that delegates don't last long on this trip. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), Pabruary 9—Chairman, P. Pullbrlght; Saeratary, P. Lutaman. Hembera re­ quested to dress properly when enter­ ing mesthaU. Vote ot thenlu to crew from ship's delegate; Some disputed ot. Foc'sles have not been sougeed. hntlea of each dept. to keep laundry and recreation room clean. Vote of thanke to ateward dept. .on preparing holiday meals. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), March 9— Chairman, B. M. -Festar; Saeratary, L. B. Wing. Everything running emoothly. Repairs to be made. Mem­ bers cautioned about boss on washing machine wringer frame e'dge; when pushed against it it cuts hose. Hot water heater to he fixed. IQIIIRING SEAFARER $1 nlng amoothly. $87 In ahlp'a fund. Crew to turn In aU excesa linen, and keep mesahaU clean. Gift of cuff links and waUet . given to steward by unllcenaed personnel for cooperation In showing movies at sea. DOROTHY (Bull), March $-Chelrmsn, Slmpkins; Secretary, Little. Re­ pair list submitted. Everything run­ ning amoothly. To have patrolman check medical suppUes. Vote of thanka to steward dept. Request rigging awning back aft. Ship's fund $14. Bnglna dept. crew's quarters to bo cleaned up before arrival In port. Patrolman asked not to accept beefs unless clssred through meetings, excepting If beef occurs batwaan now and pay-off. Beefs to be Ironed out below Instead of taking them top side. Ship needs fumigating. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), March 1 <^halrman, W. Mastangar; Saeratary, J. Robinson. New delegate, treaiurer and reporter elected. Pantry to ba kept clean. Obtain amaU ahlp'a fund from arrival pool In Beirut—based on first bell after pilot comes aboard. Report accepted. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Fab. 14— Chairman, W. link; Iscratary, N. JIartlaH. Ship's fund $11. Repair UsU to be turned in. EMd pads to be put on galley decks. CHARLES e. DUNAIF (Colonial), March 3—Chairman, P. LaPlant; Seerotary, W. Stephens. Avoid unnece» sary noise so off-watch crewmen can seat between watches. ITRBL ADVOCAVI (Isthmian), March 1—Chairman, O. Arndt; Secre­ tary, W. Jenkins. Some disputed ot. See captain about eougeelng messrooms and hospital: light# on afterhouse. Men on watch ba given time to maXb coffee before crew la called. DEL SANTOS (MIti.), March S — Chairman, B. Hans; Secretary, J;' Crawford. Ship's fund $21. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to have meeting with patrolman before payoff. See patrolman about speaker system for galley from saloon mess. Vote of thanks to ateward for Job weU done. See patrolman about freah vegetables and better grade of stores. •OCRANSTAR (Triten), Jan. 11 Chairman, S. Mangold; Saeratary, L. Santa Ana. No beefs. Contact patrol­ man ra: iransportatisn for men who Joined ship In BB. Repair Uat aubmitted. IDEAL X (Pan-Atiantis), .March IS— Chairman, W. Christian; Secretary, A. Wilson. No beefs. Discussed payoff procedure. Some disputed ot. Vote of thanke to steward dept. General discussion about linen, cups, eleanlU ness. -- COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Feb. 14—Chairman, B. Reed; Secre­ tary, H. Johnson. Ship's delegate elected. Three men getting off. ORION STAR (Orion), March 9— Menus to-be tyrped for eachetable; two for each table. See engineer about, Chalnnen, R. Henke; Secretary, R. Mills. Galley was sougeed and painted. rusty water. Capt. to order FaU Man cigarettes. fund 5360 yen. Some disputed STEEL ROVER atthmlan), Feb. 14 Ship's ot. Motion to get Union Uterature —Chairmen, T. Gasper; Secretary, F. Savola. Ship's fund $20. Few hours and Instructiops on unionism, also history llterat-iife. Vote of ihsuks' disputed ot. One man missed ship. SIU steward dept. for mentu and good' Vote of thanks to steward dept. for - to food; also to delegate for fine Job. Job well' doi;e. No l-OGs received. SEAMAR (Calmer), March' 9>-4;halrVALLRY FORGE (Peninsular), F. Myatt; Secretary, J. EichanMarch l-;<lMlrman, J. Brown; Secre­ . man, berg. Ship, to go into shipyard. One tary, J. Morton. Repairs tb be made. man ship, obtained YeplaceTwo men hospitalized In Rotterdam. .ment. miased crew aboard. Ship's fund Stored up. for Far East trip. Rooms $11.50. Good Motion have pension plan to be painted. XeavJ Union literature on sea. time—^no' to, on bulletin board. Few hours dis­ on pension plan. age limit. Discu^on puted ot. Requested Sparks to get Union news If possible. Request cap­ •SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), tain- put out draws every five days. March Sir Charles; Sac; THscussion on 4 to 8 watch's sanitary rgtary, ll—Chairman, A." Lambart,' $26.70 In ship's work. Steward reported oh extra fund. Reports accepted. To see about stores; capt. refused soihe tropical telephone booths. HesshaU to be fruits. To start ship's fund. Discus-'' pay apugeed, fans to be cleaned, wind sion on neglecting to. perform duties. scoops be repaired as soon as pos­ Vota of thanks to Robin Liqe men sible.' to Members requested to return' for victory. Handles on life boats torn Unen. should be secured to davits. Vote of thanks, to steward dept. ; ClTRuS^FACieER (Waterman), Fsb-G ruary 9—Chairman, L. Kyser; Secre­ KYSKA (Watarman),' Pabruary 9— tary, W. E. Harper. Some disputed ot. Chairman, S. Alpado; Saeratary, J. To see patrolman about repair of cat':, Bargstrom. Smooth voyage and no wal^. Request for crew to keep messbeefs. Port time in'Oakland, foUow- room ahd laundry more shipshape ' Ing port payoff questionable, original after use. Vote of thanks To steward: ~ payoff in Portland—settle with pa­ department for fine food and service. trolman at payoff. Motion to - post communications at once. Motion to. fTEEL eeiENTIST (Isthmuhv.March move hospital from after house on 11—Chairman, C. Bush; Secretary, P. C-2's and use space for engine watch S. Omega. Repairs made. $85 in foc'de. .New delegate elected. Vote ship's Reports accepted. Sug­ of thanks to previous delegate for Job gestionfund. made that arrival pool should weU done. Motion to start ship's fund be conducted for phone calls, stamps and. other «nd Manila. between San BYahcisco Items. Voted down, passagways and quarters to be sougeed. Check foc'sles CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), March for fans—no spare on ship. Vote of 9—Chairman, J. Dunlop; Secretary, C.. thanka to ateward dept. ^ Rawllngs.. Everything running smooth-ly. S9 in'ship's fund. Sqme disputed DEL BANTOS (MittlstlppI), Febru­ ot. Vote of thanks to carpenter tor' ary 14—Chairman, R. O. Hawaii; Sec­ fixing laundry room. Vote of thanks retary, J. A. Crawford, Jr. No beefa. from steward to'hU entire dept.. for $ZS in ship's fund. Several men con­ making this one of the best voyages tinued, to foul up after being warned ever made. • ^ .to straighten out. Request that vege­ tables bo cleaned someplace besides In ' FLORIDA STATE (Pohca Products), recreation room; dump garbage aft; March 14 — Chairman, J. A. Leslie; return books to' library. Vota. of Bacratary, C. L. Raulersen. Repair thanka to ateward dept. for improved list checked; $16.85 In .ship's fund. chow. , Patrolman to see captalq about water cooler. ; KATHRYN (BUH), March IS—Chair­ man, W. OrHs; Secrslary, P. Nokllchl. No beef a. Some disputed ot. Eng. room door to be repaired. Complaint about, captain keeping things lacked up and Kiiot with purchased artlclea from foreign ports. Discussion on custom-declarations. Deck dept. needs extra keys for bathrooms. Wash water dUty—turns clottie'a yellow-'Electrician wants wiper to distrlbut* linen. Porthole In messroom leaks. Repair list to fas mads up and gubmlttgd tb patrolman. YOUNa AMIRIC'A (Waterman), March P-Chalrman, A. Land; lecrSfary, JN. Hatglmisles. Everything ruif- INBS (Bull), . March 14—Chairman, B. Holtz; SSeratary/ L: ' Savler. Con­ tact. union about subsistence and lodging—^purser claims meals only. Ship's fund 815. Reports accepted. Check parte tor washing machine Card players to clean up after game; Steward to order- cots for next trip.Vot« of thanks to steward dept. LUeiLS BtOA.MF!ELD (Bleemfleid); February a—chalrman, g, c. Goings; saeratary, T. J. Schuiti. No beefs. No duputed ot. One man hoapttallzed In ^Qalidum. Captain agreed to die- , tribute ahlp'a schedules as soon as received. RIop chest to be added. •s-.i-.i..-. . :.'C ' r..t.• •",:,;,d-: �March U. 195S ' ' ' SiEAPARERS LOG •Batk fit The Picture' Face Eleroi Senate Report A Smear On US Unions-Meany AFL-CIO President George Meany has charged the re­ port of the Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in the LaborrManagement Field with being anti-labor on its broad charges against unions. He said that it was a "dis­ $10,000,000 allegedly stolen from graceful example of the use of union funds cannot be Justified by sensationalism in an attempt to smear the trade union movement." In reviewing the long awaited report, Meany said that the com­ mittee's findings did not justify its conclusions and that the evi­ dence uncovered could not support its charges. "Anti-labor bias is in­ herent in the broad, unsubstantiat­ ed charges the committee hurls at the entire labor movement. "The headline-catching figure of Rail, Truck Van Run Set By Seairain Portugal Co. Eyes'Super' Liner Trade After sailing for a year or more on Eobin ships to fight off a National Maritime Union raid, Seafarers on those vessels already certified to the Union have more than one reason to be happy about getting bacH under the SIU banner. Naturally, they are gratified that their efforts have saved these ships and jobs for the SIU. They are also pleased that they are now being properly compensated for their work in contrast to the "free overtime" they had to donate to the com­ pany imder th6 inferior NMU contract. The case of the Robin Kirk, reported on page two of this is­ sue, points up the difference, plus the desirability of getting sound Union representation at the point of production, with­ out delays and buck passing. By contrast, the experience of a -Seafarer aboard the Robin Mowbray, the one ship in the fleet taken by the NMU, underscores the differences between the two o^anizations and the reasons why Seafarers on the Robin Line ships voted SIU despite the heaviest pressures from the other side. What it proves is that you can't sell seamen a second-rate contract if you want to win their allegiance. That's something that the NMU would do well to ponder. ROTTERDAM—A tentative "or­ der" for four giant passenger liners of 120,000 tons each has reported­ ly been placed with a major Dutch shipyard by a newly-formed com­ pany known as the Amerlcan-EuYope Line. The ships would oporate under ^he Portuguese flag. The proposed vessels will dwarf everything else afloat, with accom­ modations for 10,000 passengers each. The financing would report­ edly call for an investment esti­ mated at $840 million. In terms of size, the ships would • t i be almost 50 percent bigger and over 150 feet longer than the Queen Elizabeth. The three-class Elizabeth carries 2,315 passengers The confidence exuded by Administration spokesmen in and a crew of 1,100. The AmericanEurope Line ships would have Washington, contrasting sharply with the most optimistic 8,000 cabins and a fare somewhat under the current tourist class rate. forecasts by Goverhriaeht economists, still offers no help for Plans of the new company paral­ the nation's five to six million unemployed workers and their lel those of American hdtelman families. It takes more than confidence to feed and shelter K B. Cantor for two slightly small^ the average family of four, even for those fully employed er transatlantic liners in the same tourist trade. Cantor has been try­ all year round. ing unsuccessfully to secure a Fed­ Those of the jobless fortjmate enough to still have some eral construction ^bsidy to help form of benefits coming in are again only slightly better off build hU proposed "floating hotels" thim the thousands who long ago exhausted their meager ra­ for US-flag operation. If the plans of the Americkn-£u- tions of state aid and others who never got any. rope Line materialize, they would Complicated as the situation is, especially^ when the slowpretty woU sew up the transatlantic moving processes of Government even in normal times is^contourist trade tSr foreign-flag opera­ tors. 7^e growing demand for this sidered, it is clear that if thcsre ever was a time for action, re­ type of travel has interested only sponsive to the economic picture right how, this is it. As one one American bhtiy, American ban­ Senator has noted, the time has long passed for lofty debate ner Une, . which is readying one "18,fl<)Q-ton ahlp to go.iiito thhi serv- <m "cure-«lls" ^5uch as cuts in;excise taxes on Cadillacs or Cadillacs For Bread-Llnes ^ Ice later this year/* I' safe deposit boxes. • t - Seatrain Lines, forerunner in transporting loaded railroad cars by sea, has announced its intention to extend its seiwice to carrying loaded trucks in the near future. "Seamobile," as the new service is called by th$ company, is ex­ pected to start operations by mid­ year. It will combine the features of low-cost water transportation with door-to-door delivery service in containers by highway or rail­ road. Although the new service will continue to use present Seatrain vessels, the cargoes will be carried in specially-constructed containers. These containers, which come in two sizes, can be transferred read­ ily between Seatrain ships, rail­ road cars and highway trailer rigs. The new program is expected to offer greater flexibility to the com­ pany's operations, as the vessels will be able to carry both conven­ tional box cars and-truck trailers loaded on flatcars. As the con­ tainers are unloaded, they can he shipped Inland by rail and then re­ moved and hauled by truek to their final destination. Seattle Slow SEATTLE—^There is not much to report on the shipping side from this port. The Fairport (Water­ man) was the only vessel paying off and signing on during the pe­ riod while all of the in-transit business, was supplied by the Losmar and the Yorkmar (Calmar). Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of- a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of hayiiig taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want .to sign on-for anotiier such voy- the record of the coihmittee's hear­ ings." "In sum," Meany said, "we find the committee's report little more than a publicity seeking document." Also supporting Meany's de­ nouncement of the report was Sen­ ator Pat McNamara (D-Mich.), a committee member. McNamara re­ fused to sign the report stating that while there was much in it with which he generally agreed, "it is with the findings and concinsiona of the committee that I must, in good conscience, vigorously dis­ agree. "The over-all effect of this re­ port, it seems to me, is to frame a blanket indictment against the la< bor movement." The crew of the Young America decided to do more than offer a vote of thanks for the effort put into the vessel's movie program by steward Nicho­ las Hatgiinisios. So the members presented the steward with cuff links and a wal­ let as a token of Hatimisios their apprecia­ tion. Hatgimisios would go to no end, the report said, to get good movies and show them at night while at sea. t i> J" . 4 4 4 4 4• 4 "Feeding has been 100 percent better this trip" is the report from the Mankato Victory. And all of the praise is due to the fine stew­ ard department on board. Votes of thanks were given to Antonio Schiavone, chief cook; Theodoro Diangson, baker, and _ Benigno Bantista. chief steward. ^ Seafarers on the Del Norte have voted to give an additional $10 from the ship's fund to an or­ phan's cause in Braril. This brings the total contribution from the ship to this cause to $200. In addition to this, the crew gave a sound vote of thanks to chief baker Emiliano A. Ducnsin. But the vote was ndt only for his top rate baking, but, also' his "fine productions." Although they were not classi­ fied as productions, the crew of the SS Topa Topa showed their appreciaton at the last meeting with a vote of thanks to chief Cook D. M. Ravosta for his "delicious pizza pie." , "Votes of thanks to the cooks and stewards for fine meals and service" were given by the crews of the Marymar, Del Viento, Morn­ ing Light, Steel King, Kyska, An­ gelina, Alcoa Patriot, Pacific Cloud, Seatrain New York, Valley Forge and the Steel Vendor, to mention just a few. "No beefs, outside of a few dis- ^ puted hours of overtime," is the report from the three departments on the Hastings, while the dele­ gates on the A^coa Corsair went one further, "no beefs, no disputed , "• ''.r 1 •J .-^1 �•--r..^-. '.-y.-"••" SEAFARERS Far* Tirdhm ^ m- Days Gone By Ti^' LOG-A-RHYTHMS Sunset 1'^ • llv. 1^:;, irrf'-'''"/ l^y-: By L C. Welsbrot I am restless. And I know not why; I see a gloriovw sunset Upon a rainbow sky. The quiet seas, and all beauty Fill the air. . The world's at peace, j And peace is everywhere. W&WSS:: I think of how we parted. And the special reason why. She said I had a choice to make "Give up the ships or me; "JCause I don't want the man I love "Always out at sea." :''v-.?'•. -•r'y. :- She hung her head in sorrow. She knew what I would say: "I'll never give up sailing "Even though we part today." : a> The Iceberg 3i First Love By David Grossman As the ship sails today And ! watch the sea roll by. ^ pnofos ^ ^fo/zies ibPTtzY By M. Dwyer She stands alone Mid cold and frost, A sight to gaze upon; Here massive strength none can compare As silent gulls pass on. Destruction seems her only wh^m. In day or darkest night; A ship that rams her mighty hulk Too soon is lost from sight. Oh many a story she could tell. Of ships she has destroyed; ^ Though men test their Mil and courage. Her grasp, cannot avoid. ;.C-^' She recalls the great Titanic, And a light they couldn't see; She's heard the cries of drowning men Mid strains of "Nearer My God, to Thee." jlend'em&fle SlU, AEG District BALTIMOBE 1218 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sbeppard. Agent EArt®™ BOOTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2^0140 HOUSTON... 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3.4089: 3.4080 LAKE CHARLES, La.. . M19 Ryan St Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6.8744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2.1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. •Tom Gould. Agent Jf""??, 'L? NEW ORLEANS S23 BienvUle St. Lindsey WjUiams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YOi«r 675 ««. ^e..^Bro^ MONTREAL 634 SL James St. West PLatean 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO. "^Ontario 872 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC eirvk Cormorant St. EMpira. 4531 Fireman's Dream Walt ' Bentkowski submitted these photos in the hope of hearing from the boys pic­ tured. At top, Al Ihrig and friends on a Caribbean trip of the Montebelio fHills in Nov., 1947. Below, Jack "Whiskey" Berger {left] and Leonard Stout in Frisco that year off the Calmar. Bentkowski lives at 2537 Grafton Drive, Cornwell Hts., Pa. VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS............304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLB. Qnebeo. 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario.,... 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 6ault-au-Matelot Quebee Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUUam St. NB OX 2-8431 —By Seafarer K. Rankonen Ki:' • 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CaUf... 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main G290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW VOP.K. ... 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone; Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAIW... .. 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 1038 3rd St. DETROIT....... Phone: Woodward 1-6857 621 W. Superior St. DULUTH Phone: ^nditpb 3-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO . 3281 K. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 BUFFALO, NY. Canadion District. a... rSiisf VKM HdlUs St. Union Progress Pleases Mother 4 4 LOG Provides Link With S0a HONOLULU...; BAIIIFAX. N.S. Ing about the happenings throughout the maritime indus­ try in the LOG. Chester L. Anderson 4 4 4" Urges Protest On 'Runaways' To the Editor: Enclosed is a letter and ques­ tionnaire which many voters in Florida are receiving now from Rep. Paul G. Rogers on legisla­ tion which may come before the current - session of Congress. As I fill mine out, I respect^ fully suggest other.s do the same and also make a notation that their Congressmen should do something" to help US seamen and keep our ships frora_getting permission to fly foreign flags. It is a disgrace that the Amer"^Ncan people permit such things tojiappeh and that this nation AH letters to the editor for has to lose a large source of publication in the SEAFAR­ revenue. It is.also poor policy ERS LOG must be signed to entrust American tourists on by the writer. Names uuU these ships that may have in­ be withheld upon request. competent crews and are not ranged to resemble' a ship's required to meet any safety in­ wheel. I was overwhelmed when spection stcndards. 'Mrs. Lather Roberts I read the kind words on their __ 4 4 4 card, which certainly helped to fill the lost feeling we had be­ Lauds HPspital cause my brother couldn't be For Fine Care with lis. Our dad was a very fine man To the Editor: ly like you to print this as • and I like to feel he is still spreading his goodness. Thank letter of thanks for some of the you all. Your fine tribute to our finest medical care I've ever known. I'm talking about St. dad will always be treasured. Vincent's Hospital, in Jackson­ ^ NeUle Zahmdt ville, Florida, where I was dry_ Ji 4 4 docked last August for two apd SlU Gift Aids a half weeks. -Once I got off my . ship, the Staten Hospital SS Pan Oceanic, the doctors and To the Editor: We wish to acknowledge and other hospital personnel took thank the Seafarers Interna­ me in hand and really wera tional Union for its generous wonderful. They gave me tho gift of lounge furniture which finest treatment, always made this hospital can so profitably me comfortable and did every­ thing to make sure I had all the utilize. The thoughtfulness and gen­ care I needed. Special thanks should go to erosity of such interested or­ ganizations as yours greatly aid Doctor Adams who was espe­ us in our endeavor to render cially kind. It's really wonderful the finest medical care to our wheii a stranger can go into a patients. Once again, our thanks hospital and get that kind of care. It gives him a whole new for your interest. lease on life. Thanks again, St. John N. Bowdea Vincent's and all concerned. Medical Director A good word is also in order (Ed. note: 'Dr. Bowden is Medical Officer in Charge at for the SIU officials in Boston the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ who kept things straightened out for me and were verjThelpland, NY.) ful all the time. Eddie l^^irell 4 SUP M-r: To the Editor:. This is for the crewmembers of the Antinous, in appreciation for their kindness'after the re­ cent death of my father, who was aiso the father of one of their shipmates, Harry R. Huston. Vhere just aren't words to thank them properly for the beautiful flowers. They were sent in a container and ar- To the Editor: Please notice the change In my mailing address for the LOG. I do not want to miss getting it for I truly enjoy read­ ing it so much. The LOG is the best. I would like to know just what you all will think up next to benefit the boys. If is just wonderful what you have accomplished. Thank _ you a million from _Marcus N. Evans' mother. Mrs. M. V. Roberson Houston, Texas NORFOLK 127.129 Bank St. J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1833 PUERTA de ITERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN. FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 _ Abercom St. SAVANNAH Adams 3-1728 E B McAuley. Agent ... .2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE Main 3-4334 Jeff GiUette. Agent TAMPA 18001811 N. Franklin St. Phone 2-1323 Tom Banning. A'gent WILMINGTON. Calif . 505 Marine Ave. Seed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyi^ SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS J Aivina. Deck W. HaU. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint ly '• Hails Antinous For Sympathy Letters ToThe Editor (An unseen hand conveys the sun So I'm still out sailing. to hidden depths.) And someday there 'will be, A girl who is ever willing Quiet, my soul, quiet; Then To share me with the sea. There will come an evening when You will be led away by one Who led away the sun. if f, '- munA U, IHI LOG Wall# tiia goad aid dsya wara savor IIBa fhlsl To the Editor: Kindly add my name to your mailing list and forward the LOG to my Canadian address. It is my usual practice, to spend from two to three months each yiear visiting my family and friends in Burgeo, New­ foundland. During these periods I have no contact with my ship-' mates or any knowledge of the shipping situation. The LOG would. provide me the link I need gt such times. Also, my reiatives and friends who li*/e by and from thg sea alvil'asr!!. have ajviyed very much read? I 1^' 4 4 4 Mourn Passing Off SIU Brofher To the Editor: ' " _ The following is the text of a letter sent to the family of our departed brother, Virgil WUrhoth, who' died ^ here at the Manhattan Beach Hospital on^ March 11, 1958: We came , . to know Virgil well during his long stay heref We knew him as a fel­ low-patient who never grum­ bled when things were not go­ ing his way; and we also knew., him as a friend. And although we have, in his passing, lost a friend, we know that your loss is much greater than ours. - "We are taking this means of expressing ouE.-.,sympathy be­ cause the distance which sep­ arates us makes it impossible to do otherwise. And while these few lines seem to us in­ adequate, believe me when I tell you they are sincere. '.'His fellgw Union..-members who knew him best would. lUfb, if jt were possible, to express their feelings to the membeTsof his family In pdhion. Failing this, aU we can do is to tell you that if there Is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call on us." John Driscell. �WlMsh u, im RAPHABL SBMMIS (Watarman), March S—Chalrmaiv H. Carmlchaair Sacrataryr W. TaBd. AU repalra not mada. Soma diaputad at on dala)rad aalllnf time. One man Injured—hoapltalizad. Shlp'a fund tU. Recom­ mend amaU donation at payoff. Re­ port accepted. Check with headquartera why port time cannot be collected on thia type of ship. Repair list ta be checked for repairs not completed. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Jan. If—Chkirman, A. Harrlnstom Socratsry, J. Daitsch. No beefs. Coop­ eration among crew. Shlp'a fund tl7.S0. Some disputed ot. Treasurer elected. Washing machine to be re­ paired. Need new mattresses and pillows. Messroom chairs to be rapalred. Request for more cots. March 1—Chairman, A. Harrlngtanr •ocrotary, A. Southars. Everythlnff SEAFARERS aveninsa. llrawa to be in American money as far as it lasts and then in yens. PLORIDA STATI (Penca Praducfs), January IS—Chairman, J. McCranlai Secretary, M. C. Caddy. No beefs and no disputed at. $34.37 in ship's fund. Need sink stoppers and soap dls-* ponsers for batbrooms. Request for smailer steaks^ Pabruary 3S—Chairman, J. McCrania; Secretary, C. Rauiarson. Soma disputed ot. Ship's delegate elected. Crew expresses thanks for quick ac­ tion of getting patrolman to ship to settle beefs. Repair list to ba drawn up by dept. delegates. BBNTS PORT (Victory Carriers), Pabruary 3*—Chairman, J. Gaudai Secretary, J. D. Brlgham. Man miss­ ing at sea. Sll in ship's fund. To endorse resolutions adopted by Fairport 10/37/97 concerning establish­ ment of retirement plan based on sea time alonet that built in bunks with drawers ba provided all crew mem­ bers; roomy wooden lockers: lackers for foul weather gear. Accepted 30 yes, no nays. ANTINOUS (Pan Atlantic), no data Blvan—Chairman, R. Holdari Secretary, H. Hasten. Everything running smooth­ ly. No beefs. S18.40 In ship's fund. Tota of thanks to steward department. Request catwalk over deck on both sides of ship: cut off switches on 'Chipping hammer. After eating men to leave so extra men may be fed. ALCOA PIL6RIM (Alcoa), January 34—Chairman, T. Crawford; Secretary, W. Massanger. Washing machine not running smoothly. No beefs. One repaired yet—delegate to see 1st man quit in Miami. Ship' to be laid Asst. about same. Smooth trip. Re­ up. Repair lists submitted. Fund pair lists submitted. Poor launch turned over to captain. Some dis­ seirvice. Suggesj that ot be stricken puted to. Vote of thanks to steward from sheets regarding launches as dept. and chief cook for fine prepara­ men in steward dept. would suffer tion of food. for time off, as advised by patrolman. Vote of thanks to ch. cook. Beef re: CS BALTIMORE (Cities Service), cleanliness of glasses. Suggestion March 7—Chairman, L. Doty; Secre­ that crew members attend safety tary, L. Hagmsnn. New washing ma­ meetings together with officers and chine installed. Request members^ delegates. Safety devices requiting not to overload machine. On all fu­ repairs not attended to. Use of ture fire and boat drills crew member breatldng apparatus to be taught to to answer - to their station number. all crew members. DBcussion on use Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed of raise for retirement fund. AU ot. Report accepted. Fine coopera­ agree retirement fund is needed but tion among crew. Men on sanitary not at expense of raise. doing excellent job. Return cups and dishes to pantrf. ARMONK (New England), Fab. 33— Chairman, R. O'Connor; Secratary, T. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), March Buckley. One man Jiospitalized. Re­ 3—Chairman, L. Glllat; Secretary, E. quested library. Galley, messhaU. Llnch. Request better assortment of pantry, showers to be painted. Each pastry. " member to donate 50c toward fund. Motion to get sianuurueil form per­ taining to injuries, etp. and immedi­ ALMENA (Pan-Atlairtic), March 1— ate notification to welfare dept. Chairman, R. Motlka; Sccratary, G. Fargo. One man missed ship. Crew DEL MUNDO (Miss.), Feb. 4—Chair­ requested to stay out of gaUey. man, W. Stockman; Secretary, R. MeDEL ORO (Miss.), Feb. 3—Chairman, loy. Repair Usts submitted. Few men H. Gardes; secretary, 0. Guerrero. logged. No beefs. Few hours dis­ New delegate, reporter and treasurer puted ot. Day's pay for 2nd electri­ elected. Garbage can to be placed in cian taken up with patrolman. One man missed ship, rejoined following laundry rooni. port. Electrician requested lights be SEASTAR (Triton), March 3—Chair­ left on in passageways. Bad mat­ man, E. Caudlll; Secretary, O. Orr. tresses to be. turned in to steward. Need new washing machine. Cots to .New delegate elected. Repairs not be turned in before arrival. completed. Minor work to be done after ship leaves bunker port. Re­ NEVA WEST (Bloomfleld), Feb. port accepted. Require more pres­ sure in drinking fountain. Steward Chairman, W. Gels; Secretary, W. Kavltt. Capt. to allow draws as in asked fo(r suggestions to improve past. Also promises immediate medi­ menus. cal attention to sick crew members. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Feb. 33 New keys to quarters issued only on —Chairman, F. Buhl; Secratary, R. deposit of tl. Galley, messhall, pan­ Kyle. Everything running smoothly. try, storerooms and passageways to Reporter elected. Ship's fund 317. be painted. Ship's fund S20. Crew Vote of thanks to steward dept. for warned about discussing beefs with exceptlonaUy good hoUday menu. officers while drunk. Members requested to stay out of CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Marcti laundry while men are doing sanitary. t—Chairman, C. Quinnt; Secretary, L. Request more night lunch to be put Floyd. Two men missed ship. One out. man injured: obtained replacement. MAE (Bull), March 1—Chairman, R. Reports seated. Do not use fire Sanderlln; Secretary, H. Carney. buckets for trash. Need new screens, Everything running smoothly. No for port holes. Return cups to messmoney turned in. Crew to make do- room. Reiriove clothes from flreroom joaiiou at-payoff. Few hours disputed fidley when di'y. Vote of thanks to ot. Report accepted. New delegate crew for Job well done. elected. Discussion concerning TVvoted to keep set and upkeep to be WM. H. CARRUTH (Penn.), Feb. 33* paid out of ship's fund with consent —Chairman, G. Ceker; Secretary, R. of membership. Vote of thanks to Powell. Some repairs made. Report brother for work on TV. Vote of accepted. Laundiy room to be kept thanks to steward dept. clean. Replace cups and dishes in pantry at night. Water cooler leak­ ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Jan. 7 ing in passagewa7....9Uward obtained —Chairman, J. Bracht; Secretary, T— new mattress. William. Few beefs—settled. New delegate elected. Suggestion to visit OCEAN STAR (Triton),. Nov. 38— members in hospital and make dona­ Chairman, R. Smith; Secretary, L. tion-to assist same. Laundry to be Santa Ana. New delegate elected. To kept locked while in port. Natives to see about coffee um. Repair water be kept out of passageways. Crew faucets in showers. Instruct crew on told to observe the "one-hour on operation of washing machine. board" sailing time. ELIZABETH (Bull), March S—Chair­ ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), February man, W. Janlsch; Secratary, H. Dom37—Chairman, H. Phillips: Secretary, browtkl. One man left ship due to R. C. Klenast. To see ch. engineer dllness. Some disputed ot. Delayed about toilets and hooks in laundry sailing disputed. Stores to be checked room. Vote of thanks to ship's dele­ for better grade and more variety. gate. See patrolman about rationing ot cigarettes. One man given time off to INES (Bull), February 34—Chair­ go to court. man, none; Secretary, n6ne. SIS in ihip'a fund. Ship's fund will be left ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), March 9 with port, patrolman upon payoff for —Chairman, A. Gregaire; Secretary, next crew. H. RIccl. Some disputed ot. Members to remove dry clothes from engine GRAIN SHIPPER (Sralnflast), Da- room to' make room fur others. See eember IS—Chalrmait, T. Ferra; Sae- patrolman about taking on stores at retary, S. Malvennan. No beefs. S7.20 time of payoff. in ship's fund; Members requested to keep laundry clean and shlp-shspe. AZALEA CITY (Pan-Atfintle), March Shortage of milk leaving Coos Bay. 7—Chairman, C. Soppgr; Secretary, R. Kledlnger. Everything running ORION COMET (Orion), February 14. smoothly. Motion to institute some I—Chairman, L, R. Frailer; Secratary, system to check sailing time.' New B. Stark. To read letters written con- delegate elected. Julcea to be put 'ceming narcotic Investigation in Sase- eat. bo. $8.96 in ship's fund. Three men short, some disputed at. Vote of YORKMAR (Calmer), Fab. ST^halrthanks to ship's delegate for work and man, W. Zaiulcli Secretary, J. MosiiUuiuling 'of ship's investlgatioh. Crew kewtkl. Some disputed ot. Every­ to be sure water is In electric per- - thing running smoothly. Discussion eolator before plugging in. Hembcre CB feeding men on watch first, and asked to help keep pantry clean in preparation ot better breakfastsr ,/ • Pnge TkirtcM LOG T" Big EaterYou Only Think Solf If 11 take some fancy eating to top the pace set by one ship's oiler whose capacity for cal­ ories was recently disclosed in the "Mobile Press Register." Seafarer Daniel G. Harri.son supplied-the details on the eating habits of seamen for a featinre story th^at exposed for^ good six-footer, but a trim 180 folks ashore what "that sweet pounds. He was all man." salt air" does^ to a man's ap­ It developed,, that the oiler, petite. Whether his unnamed oiler "when he was in an eating mood," was real or imaging lOr the pur­ could dispose of six fried eggs, an poses of the news story is not clear. equal number of strips of -bacon What's certain is that whatever and toast and three cups of coffee else he was, the guy knew how to at breakfast. On those occasions eat, and wouldn't come off too bad when he wasn't up to eating much In a contest^with "Humphrey Pen­ —"which was seldom," Harrison nyworth," / the mammoth - sized stated—^he cut down to .four eggs. character in Ham Fisher's "Joe PaOur man's dinners were also a looka" comic strip. U It's any sign treat to watch (by everyone except of the times, even Humphrey is on maybe the port steward) when he a diet these days. dusted off -"Tour pieces of beef, According to the "Register." four pieces of pork roast, 'nice size, Harrison conceded: "Sure you eat pieces, too,' five large helpings of more on a ship, but then, ]ike mashed potatoes and a quart of everywhere, there is no standard milk . . . two to go by. Almost everyone pn a large pieces of Urp! What a crumby meal. ship eats a good meal three times pie, which was a a day." He noted too that heavy Ahh, mess, bring me another half of a pie, and eating doesn't affect a guy's size. three plates of full housel Some folks are Just built that way, Jello." Subscrib­ and can eat whatever, wherever terest, ha then went on to tell ing naturally to and whenever they want to with a about this oiler "who was no doubt the maxim clear conscience. the biggest cater for his size that "Waste not, want For Its news and historical in- most people ever saw. He was a not," our man didn't leave a scrap on his plate, Harrison of course. A steward department veteran since 1923, Harrison also related some general pointers on ship feeding as part Of the formula for a happy ship. Dropping a message over the side inside a bottle is one way "Usually we of the steward de­ of beating the prospective rise in US postal rates, especially partment try to please the men when the ocean currents instead of Uncle Sam's postal em­ and keep them happy by serving what they want, when they want ployees do the carrier and< ^ he said. "That way, we ail get routing work. Ryan was rewarded for his pains it," along and have a good ship, with Once upon a time the bottle with a letter from Maceio, Brazil, few complaints. As soon as the message was the only way^of reporting its discovery. men start complaining about their As things turned out, Ryan food, they start complaining about putting out a distress call. Sailors with no radio and at the mercy of couldn't have done much better other things, and it isn't long be­ the seas still use it, and the famil- using -the regular mails. An an­ fore everyone aboard Is in such a liar gambit is also utilized by scien- swer to his message from Klinger state that nothing pleases them." ists and meteorologists to check C. Bezerra was dated June 27 and When this happens, Harrison weather, tides and currents. It is reached Ryan's home in Pottsville, added: "It's time to look for an­ likewise a favored device for mak­ Pa., a few days later via air mail. other ship."' Since' Ryan had~returned to the (Ed. note: Thanks to Brother ing "pen, pals." Seafarer Pat Ryan tried the "sea- States and paid off only two weeks J. A. Denais, who sent us the story mail" route last year while on the earlier, he actually got his answer from Mobile.) Robin Tuxford (now the Flying En­ only a few days late. ThaJ is, as­ deavor) enroute from Trinidad to suming he had used the mail for Durban, South Africa. The bottle his original' message, and there was dropped off seven days out of would have been no forwarding in­ Trinidad and three months later volved. as Is often the case with There^ no set formula for it, seamen's maU. Maceio, a city of about 120,000, but no one can argue with the is about 130 miles south of Recife equation. When you combine a in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. loaded tanker and a fire on the Accot-dlngly, Ryan's message took dock, the only solution is a fast a pretty direct, though slow, course getaway. The situation devel­ in reaching shore. Bezerra report­ oped while the supertanker ed that an uncle who lives outside Cities Service Norfolk was ir. the city found the bottle not far the Persian Gulf not long ago. from the beach where he was tak­ With typical understatement, ing a swim. Since he didn't know "Ship's secretary BGndt Nielsen any English, he turned It over to neatly stated the case as fol­ his nephew, who then got in touch lows: "The captain appreciated with Ryan. Bezerra said the bot­ the remarkable speed withtle had received some water but which the crew undocked the the message was still pretty read­ ship In Ras Tanura (the dock able. Ryan is now on the Robin was on fire!)." No doubt ^the crew appreciated it also, 'but Kirk, where hell probably find time for some more sea-mail corre­ this sentiment never made the spondence en route to South brief report in the ship's min­ utes on the incident Africa. .> Sea-Mail Makes Good, Rivals Regular Service 3 • -I Arithmetic Made Easy On Location • Movie star John Wayne (right) poses on location for a film' shot at Komaguro, Japan, with Dave Benevides, a Yoko­ hama restaurant operator well-k n o w n to 'SlU men. Whitey Johnson on the Ocean Joyce, who sup|)liec| the photo, soys many SlU and SUP men on the .^each worked in the movie» Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, . ^ 675 Fourth Ave., _ Brooklyn 32, NY • I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) STREET ADDRESS CITY ..... . ;.is B B. B B t B , ...... 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Lowe Bruce Webb Billy Earl Lynn Albert Willis Archie N. Wright NAT'L. INSTITUTE OF HEALTH BETHESDA,. MD. Oaude Virgin MONTEXELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Biieno USPHS HOSPITAL . BOSTON. MASS. Hubert Clements Thomas Lowe William S. Costa Vincent L. TaraUo Charles Dwyer Joseph Thomas Donald G. Hodge VA HOSPITAL BROCHTON, MASS. Richard AdeU SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY , Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL t , KECOUGHTAN. VA. ^ Joseph Gill Meeting Time At Sea li .-,• P?Z,p-/ Gathering of black gcmg is also get-together for the Wroton clan on the SS Charles Dunaif (top), with Robert Wroton, Norman Wroton, Jr., oilers; Dave Miller, I^WT, and wipers Joe Sadler and Jim King pictured in the usual order., Above, Jack Mullis, chair­ man (standing), and Max Factor, secretary, serve as officers of ship's meeting on the Alcoa Cavalier. Looking on is Jack the barman. Photo by George Gill. PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SANTURCE. PireitTO RICO Claudlo Anavltate Harold E. Shockley Tomas Burgos > USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence Anderson Harold J. Pahcost Woodrow Meyers A. J. Panepinto W. E. Orzechqwskl Paul W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer John P. Williamson VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. Kllllon VA HOSPITAL 1ST AVE.. NEW YORK. NY Salvatore Legayada BELLEVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY . John-F. Laughlin USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Steve Kliderman Hassen All Albert Martinelll Joseph J. Bass Edward Matte T. C. Cepriano Robert Murray Keith Donnelly . Ragner Olsen CharUe Dougherty George Perry Cicero Douglas Vincente Remolar Frederick Fulford Conrad Reyes David Furman Leonard Rhino Juan P. Garcia Henry Rowe Everett Haislett . Isaac Sieger Wade B. Harrell Harold W. Simmons Peter Heulu Julio Valentin WlUiam Hunt AnieUo Verdamara Nicholas Kr'ioul USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. R. Agueda W. Murry John W. Blgwood Michael O. Muzlo Claud F. Blanks W. E. Nelson Clolse Coats E. L. Odom Charles Corrent W. H. Powell Roscoe B. Dearmon G. A. Puissegur Michael Darawich H. A. Ratcliff Harry D. Emmett Allen Ritchie Benjamin D. Faster Harold P. Scott Leon J. Gordon James H. Shearer H. Grant James A. Slay Wayne F. Harris B. N. Stewart George W. Huber Ralph Sturgis James H. Hudson N. T. Tala Robert K. James M. Tangalin Robert D. Jones Charles L. Terry E. G. Knapp Gerald L. Thaxton A. Landry Lucien C. Theriot John Linn J. Ward Leo H. Lang Clifford Wuertz Leonard F. Louis Walter A. Yahl D. McCorkindale Demetrio Zerrudo Jerry MUleiTJ. Zimmer Edwin G. MltcheU USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS R. J. AnenauU Louie HoUiday R. G. Barrett Sa Moustakas Rufusk Breedon Nelson Norwood William E. Eklns Clarence R. Oakes Coner E Haynes USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Joseph H- Berger Charles T. Nangle George A. Hill Jeremiah S. O'Byrne Chang P. King L. Ready Jerald W. McClure H. J. Schreiner Frank B. McCollian USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. C. Barrlneau Jr. Francis, J. Boner CecU R. Batts Charlie Johnson Claude L. Bibb John H. Sykes USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. T. P. Barbour Jimmle Littleton Elmer G. Brewer James T. Moors Monroe C. Gaddy . USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. G. B. Dunn Harold Splcer A. A. Furst J, W. Waits Robert L. Morrow C. E. Wooten P. W. McDonald USPHS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON. CALIF. John H. Mashburn USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Manuel Antonana, Kenneth Lewis Ela^o Aria Patrick McCann Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGulgan Melvin W. Bass Herbiurt C. Mclssac Linzy nosiey jbeo Mannaugh James F. Clarke Joaquin Miniz Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. DrlscoU C. Osinskl Fabin Furmanek George G. PhUer OdU L. Gibbs William Rackley Joseph M. GiUard - Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick G. E. Shumaker Talb Hassen Aenry E. Smith Antonio Infanta Harry S. Tuttle Thomas Isaksen Virgil E. Wilmoth Claude B. Jessup Pon P. Wing Woodrow Johnson Dexter Worrell Ludwlg Krlstiansen Z Asks More Time For Docking Call To the Editor: I would like you to publish this so we can see what the other brothers have to say about It. My idea is that ^t the next negotiations the Union should ask for a 30-minute cali when the deck department is called out to dock the ship after 9 PM and before 7 AM. The 15 min­ utes we have now is not enough time to put on your heavy gear Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be^withheld upon request. and rain gear and maybe have a cup of coffee so you can wake up. Some mates make sure you are next to the dock when your 15 minutes are up and are pretty (Strict about it. David Jones SS Cantigny 4" it t ;Kff; Mareh 28, has helped me greatly, and I find that I am now qualified to enter most, of the colleges in New York. I will have to take an en­ trance exam, ~but will be doing so with much more confidence now than I would have had be­ fore. Most of this has come ahout because of the free time we have aboard ship. We have regular working hours, some during the day and some at night, but on the whole a lot of time is spent just reading or taking it easy. I have come to realize that we can spend much more time studying than many working ashore. Be.sides that It is easier to concentrate while"on a ship as it is much more peaceful and quiet. I feel that more of the brothers should take advantage of the time they have aboard ship and try and further their education. It is heartening to, see more and more of them coming aboard with, books to read, and some to study. This is a natural advantage they have, and they should not waste ft Carlos Diaz 4, J, J, Welfare Speeds Wife's Arrival To the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation for the help thq welfare department of our Un­ Finds Studying y ion recently extended to me In making some of the necessary Easy On Ship arrangements so that my wife To the Editor: I am writing this letter to the could join me in this country. As I am a hospitalized Sea­ LOG in the hope that my ex­ farer, it is difiicuit for me to perience may benefit some come and go as I would like. brothers who find themselves in Consequently, it would ' have the same sort of situation. been practically impossible for In my case, I wanted to con­ me to make her coming here a tinue my education and get my reality. Without the aid of the college degree* but I could welfare department, this happy never find the time nor the event would haw^ to be post­ money to do so ashore. Besides poned indefinitely. that, I realized it has been 12 I would particularly; like to years since I graduated frotii thank Toby Flynn for his gen­ high school and I was con­ erous assistance: At no time cerned over th'e fact that I was he too busy to help me might not qualify for a college with my problem. The staff at in New York. the SIU Welfare Plan office This has been bothering me acted for me in a like manner. for some time now, and since I On Friday, March 21, my wife have plenty of was due in New York. I can time on my assure you she joins me in this inadequate but sincere expres­ hands while sion of thanks. shipping, and Fabian Furmanek •some money to spare, I de­ cided to try a Westport Has ^ review corres­ Lots Of Kicks pondence course to see To the Editor: how I would This last trip jirought up a stand if I tried new one. The old man wanted to enter some college. the crew to sign for a draw be­ I think the hardest part was fore It was even issued. to start studying again. It's not It helps to be a bit wacky If easy, but after taking the first you go to sea and on here it's plunge and putting my mind an absolute necessity. However, down to it regularly, I found in spite of four major cracks on things easier. I have spent'many the main deck and ti'iivellng hours in the past couple of like some bum by detours, it months going over old courses looks as though we may make that -were almost forgotten but, it into port. to my surprise, most of them Guy Gage came back very quickly. SS Westport (Ed. note: They did.) "The correspondence course �March 28, 1958 SEAFARERS rage Fifteen LOG Lk. Charles Only 'Fair' C. Schmnk Donald R. Skew Get in touch with Dan Skew, •The LOG office is holding your receipt. Please send us your pres­ 1018 Garden St., Hoboken, NJ. ent address and it* will be mailed ti S> t> to you. Thomas Casslty 4" 4" t It is important that you contact T. J. Goiias at Jefferson Courts, B. Larsen Your wallet and book have been 6745 N 11th St., Beaumont, Texas. forwarded to the New York mail4" 4" t room by the San Francisco Yellow Vincent Genco Louis Rizzo would like to hear Cab Company. Please pick them from you. His new address is 535 up. 4 t » Smith Ave, NW, Canton 8, Ohio, Arthur Beck i t . Juan M. Soto asks you to get in Vincent Ohavez Get in touch with Dick Martinez touch with Joseph Frleberg, attor­ at 2117 La Rue St., Philadelphia, ney,- 320 Broadway, NYC, regard­ ing the accident Pa. 4 4" 4 4" 4 4 Snrat -Sfngh Simon Kendall Get in touch with Mr. Starr, 401 Ez-BaftleRoek The Railway Express office at N. Broad St., Phila. 8, Pa., con­ Denton Harbor, Michigan, is hold­ cerning insurance. ing your gear for you. 4 4 4 t t t Rudolph Cefarattt A. A. First Your wife wants you to contact Ez-BatUe Bock attorney Sol Berenholtz at 1209Railway Express in Seattle, 1212 Court Sqiwe Building, Balti­ Wash, is holding your gear for you. more 2, Md., as soon as possible. LAKE CHARLES—Labor in this All of the following SW families have received a $2O0 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: port is waiting for a final court ruling on temporary injunctions Rmlyn Daniel, bom July Henry Harold Garza, born Janu­ Issued against the Butchers and 14,Myra 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Winary 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. the Building Trades unions. As Antonio Garza, New Orleans, La. was reported, the Building Trades fred Daniel, Savannah, Ga. 4 if . 4 4 4 had started an organizing drive Megan Elizabeth Gordon, born Antonio Gonzales, born Febraamong the non-union contractors here and closed some of them- November 15,~ 1957, to Seafarer ary 26, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. down. The ruling is expected next and Mrs. John T. Gordon Nesh- Gilbert R. Gonzales, Galveston, aminy. Pa. Tex. week. 4 4 4i 4 4 4 Shipping was only fair for the William Keith, Galley, Jr., bom Martha Grace Loffler, born Febperiod with plenty of men on the beach. One C card landed a berth January 24, 1958, to Seafarer and mary 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. when a replacement call came in Mrs. William Keith Gulley, Clarks­ John C. Loffler, Grafton, West Va. late Saturday which none of the burg, West Va. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Carlos Enriquez Lopez, bom A.or B men wanted. Larry Jefferson Henry, born Febmary 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Calling into the area were the Chiwawa, Cantigny, Government December 16, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. Alfonso Lopez, Bronx NY. Camp, Winter Hili, Bradford and Mrs. Hayden F. Henry, Min­ 4 4 4_ Island, Council Grove, Fort. Hos- eral Bluff, Ga. Joseph Morenl, born Febmary kins, CS Baltimore, Bents Fort 4 4 4 19, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. (Cities Service): the Petro Chem John Peter Natale, bom Feb­ Peter Morenl, Philadelphia, Pa. (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron); ruary 26,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. '4 4 4Michael (Carras); Ideal X (Pan- Grancesco Natale, Fairfield, Conn. Jnlia Ann Porter, bom March Atlantic). All were reported in 4 -4> 4> 13, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ good shape. David Phillip Thin, bom Decem­ liam S. Porter, Philadelphia, Pa. The outlook for next period Is ber 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4'' not too good with no change in ^ioon P. Thlu, New Orleans, La. Denlse Aida Rivera, bom Janu­ shipping expected. 4 4 4 ary 31, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. - Luke A. Ciamboli Jr., bora Robert Rivera, Jersey City, NJ. January 18, 1958, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Luke A. Ciamboli, San FranDaraice Inez Smith, born Janu­ ciscoi Calif. ary 31, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4 4 4 Francis E. Smith, Dundalk, Md. Ronald Wayne Deale, bom Jan­ 4 4 4 uary 13, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter Sorensen, born February Thomas Deale, Birmingham, Ala. 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ejvind Sorensen, Tottenville, SI, 4 4 4 Lynn Ethel Montena, bom Janu­ NY. ary 9, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Montena, Gansevoort, NY. 4 4 4 Hal Franklin Copper, bora De­ cember 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl I. Copper, Zephyrhills, Fla. 4 BRdUGHT TO YOU BY THI OUF SEA UNIONS OP THE MAIimiliE fRADlS DEPARTiiENri Sime DBTMa * SUP •mw • MG • lUHl * MMtf • BME • SlU-CANADIAN MSTMCT I EVERY SUNDAT^ 1915 GMT Meanwhile, MTD Reund-The^Werld Wirelei^ Broadcasts iCbi^iniie.,. m ' (2:li PM Sunday) Eu'MikA and find North MAPAIS Amtrica Euraps WCO-1-302C X& East Coast South Amorica WCO-16908,8 KCs Wost Coa^ South Amorica WCO-32407 KCt 4 4 John Kacharstd Jr.. bom Janu­ The deaths of the following Sea­ ary 29, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. farers have been reported to the John Kucharski, Baltimore, Md. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the 4 4 4 SIU death benefit is being paid to Ken Alley Tatum, born February their beneficiaries. 15, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. WUDavid E. Jones, 57: Brother Jones liam A. Tatum Jr., Maplewood, La. died on January : 4- 4 4_ 26, 1958, in GalMark EVan Thompson, •bom veston, Texas. February 27, 1958, to Seafarer and Death resulted Mrs. Ciem Thompson, Mooresville, from a liver ail­ NC. . ment. He became 4 4 4 a full member of James William Wood HI, born the Union on January 6, 1958, -to Seafarer and February 2, 1940, Mrs. James W. Wood Jr., Tampa, and sailed in the Fla. steward depart­ - 4 4 4 Brother Jones is survived John Delbert Yonng Jr., born ment. by his wife, Mrs. David Jones, of March 8,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs.' Houston, Texas. Burial took place John Delbert Young, Crichton, Ala. in City Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Miss. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Julio Delgado, born November Daniel Bissett, 54: A malignant 15, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. condition caused Julio Diaz-Delgado, Ponce, PR. the death of Brother Bissett Dad's A Seafarer on December-25, , 1957, in Norfolk, ; ^ Va. He became a ^ full member of the Union on De­ cember 5, 1938, and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Bissett is survived by his wife, Edith Bissett, of Nor­ folk. Va. He was buried in Raleigh, NC. r AustfsJle WMM 2S>18607 KCs Northwest PaClfte WMM8l>lie37.S -ml Union Has Cable Address I EVERY MONDAY, 0315 GMT§ I <10:15 PM EST Sunday) i I v-J Maria Teresa Cofon, daughter of Seafarer Leopoldo. Cplon ppses in summer attire. Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure .peedy transnaission on all mes~ sages and faster '•ervice for the, men involved. . ; J r '"J-" �5 -Ar >: SEAFARERS^liOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CtO • Canada CP Message In US Mailings Coal Co. Closes Norfolk Offices -No Business NORFOLK—American Coal Shipping has giv^n up for the time being on the coal export trade. Captain Gordon McAllister, company spokesman, said that ACS ^yill close its office in Norfolk "temporarily" and transfer, all operations to Government after making a few its New York City office on voyages eacfi on the coal run. The Norfolk news report said or about June 1. The action was taken, McAllister that McAllister "indicated" the said, because the company's only company would reopen the office ship in operation, the Coal Miner, "if the company gets more ships." will not be calling at Norfolk. It It was not made clear just what has been in the grain trade for sev­ the company would do with addi­ 'Hal Banks, SlU Canadian District, and member.of.MTD.executivn eral Ynonths. When the company tional ships when It has no cargo board, presents charter for MTD Southeast Horida.Port Council to was originally formed; it spoke in for them to carry. No plans have local union representatives. They are (I to rj-Vince O'Reilly, Ma­ terms of chartering 80 Liberty ever been released oh proposed rine Engineers Beneficial Association; ^Mahoney, International new ACS ships. ships, carrying approximately 800,Brotherhood of Longshoremen; Al Lopez, SlU, Ond John Davis, 000 tons of coal every month in The American Coal Shipping ex­ Operating Engineers. the export trade; perience can be regarded as a classic example of the ups and Sharp Export Decline downs of US-flag shipping. When While McAllister insisted, "This the company was first formed in doesn't mean we're going out of the summer of 1956 coal export MIAMI—^Another area was added to the growing net­ business" Indications are that it and coal ship freight rates were would be a long time, if ever, be­ sharply on the upgrade. work of Maritime Trades Department Port Councils last They fore ' the company got back into reached a peak of about $16 a ton month when MTD executive secretary-treasurer Harry the coal-carrying trade, because at one time for a brief period, but O'Reilly issued a charter to"* of a sharp decline in US exports started sliding in the spring of the Southeast Florida Mari­ bets of the newly formed council. of this commodity. " 1957 and the /company's business time Port Council. They are the Marine Engineers . West Germany, which was one went down the toboggan slide." Five MTD affiliates. are mem- Beneficial Association; the Inter­ of the leading importers of Ameri­ national Union of Operating En­ can coal last year, taking 4,900,000 gineers; International. Brotherhood tons in 19.57, has announced that it of Longshoremen, Masters, Mates will not purchase more than 2,000,and Pilots and the Seafarers Inter­ 000 tons this year. Other Euro­ national Union, A*& G District. pean countries are also cutting The new couiicil, located in one back, with coal from Poland Oiling of the most important maritime "much of the gap and British mines centers , in the southeast, has also exporting for the first time opened a headquarters center in jn many years^ Miami with office space and meet­ NEW YORK—Organizing -by the alU's Marine Allied $3 Per Ton —' ing facilities available to affiliated ' In addition, competition for Workers Division has been meeting with much success in local unions. ""available loadings in Norfolk ha^ the various marine companies tfiroughout the District. Of Officers of the Southeast Flori­ been heavy with the result that the more than 50 coippanies da Council are president John coal rates to northern Europe are now. under MAWD contracts, were the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian); Davis of the Operating Engineers, down near the $3 per ton mark, 24 are in this port. Three more Robin Gray (Robin); Andrew Jack­ Vice-President Al Lopez, of^the one-third of the amount needed to contrac^ts are being negotiated with son (Waterman) and the Natalie SIU-A&G District and Secretarybreak even under the American new companies and are expected to (Intercontinental). The in-transit Treasurer Vincent O'Reilly of , the flag. be signed sometime within the next vessels were the Be^atrice,: Ine^ MEBA. \ WASHINGTON Warning that (Bull); Plymouth Victory, Wellesley At present, in addition to the few weeks. The MTD has also establL'Jied a serious polio outbreak could oc­ Coal Miner, the company retains Assistant secretary-treasurer Bill Victory (Isthmian); Alamar, Sea- a number of port councils in the cur this summer. Surgeon. General titie for the moment on the Hall called attention to the im­ mar (Calmar); -Seatrain Georgia, Great Lakes area recently as 'part Leroy E. Barney of. the Public Thomas Paine. It is expected that portance of Seafariers making ap­ New York, Texas, Louisiana, Savan­ of its organizing program for that Health Service has urged a speed­ the Federal Maritime Board wiil pointments for an SIU Medical nah, New Jersey (Seatrain); Morn­ section of the country. Councils up in the vaccination program. recall the Paing to the lay-up fleet Center examination as soon as they ing Light, Maxton, Fairland, Young in other Atlantic and Giilf ports Dr. Bumey reported that 48.S some time in April., Five other register if they have not already America (Waterman); Michael (Car­ as well as on the West Coast, have million persons under 40 sti}l have ships, the Cleveland Abbe, Casimir had one. There is a short waiting res) and the Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa been functioning for a number of mot been vaccinated and the 19 Pulaski, Martha < Berry, Harry list and the men are processed Runner (Alcoa). years now. million under the age of twenty Glucksman and Walter Hines Page very quickly. , are not p(;otected against the have already been returned to the disease. He said that if the inci­ It has been a good shipping pe­ dence of polio is high this summer, riod for the men on the-b^ch here a large number of unvaccinated with some jobs left hanging on the persons could be infected. board for as many as three and Parents Run Risk four calis. Seafarers are urged'to Seafarers and other merchant take these jobs as they are placed seamen can get their polio shots on the shipping board in order to at -any Pablic Health Service hos­ prevent last minute placements, or pital. The shots,, which are injec­ having a vessel sailing short. SlU membership meet­ tions of the Salk vaccine, prevent The last Waterman vessel in idle the disease. ings are held regularly status in this port, the John B; Parents of pre-school children every two weeks on Wed­ Waterman, came out of lay-up las! run a special risk. Dr. Burney nesday nights at 7 PM in week and signed on .a full crew. pointed out, because, the attack Next period's shipping will receive rate of the disease is high among ail SlU ports. All Sea­ a boost from the Dorothy (Bull) small children. If these children farers are expected to which is expected to take on a have been vaccinated, they them­ attend; those who wish to crew during the latter part of this selves are protected against pa­ 7W£ ralysis, but thev can still harbor be excused should request week. During the past two weeks 14 the virus and pass it on to their perrnission by telegram vessels paid off, four signed on parents, (be sure to include reg- and 20 were in transit. The vessels AP:e &£ARet> -tBR $54FARiF«S - " Immunity against the disease is greatly / hightmied by the full istration number). The paying off were the Sandcaptain THE CFCtS. UN\C»i.XKW (Const. Agr.lj Robin Locksley course of three injections. • The next SlU meetings will be: (Robin); John B. Waterman, first two- shots are administered I W Wf/VE/T r/M£ YaJl?e Ar-iH£ AAU. ; about Raphael Semmes, Azalea City,^na month apart, and the third April 2 drew Jackson (Waterman); CS Bal-' several months later. Even one April timore (Cities Service); Alcoa Partx shot or two greatly increases re­ sistance to the disease. ner, Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); Eliza­ 30 beth, Frances, Dorothy (Bull) ^nd With warm weather ahead, now 14 V the Natalie (Intercohtinental). is the time for SIU men to get the first two shots. S'gning on during the period MTD Forms Flo. Council MAW Meeting Succ^ In NY Organizing Drive i. I :-' Take Polio Shots, PH5 Head Urges SCHEDULE OF SIUMEETIN6S iORHSlOCAFSTS^!,^ •- -T' ^•::-' '' I -- The disappearance of the Com­ munist Party's "Daily Worker" early this year in a split between party factions left a void in CP propaganda activities which other front groups have been quick to" fill. One of the 1 latest, entries, from over the border in Canada, is a Toronto distributing outlet called, the "Northern Book House.'y Its key publication, "Northern Neigh­ bors," is openly billed as "Can­ ada's Authoritative, Independent Magazine Reporting the USSR," All About Sputnik Making the most of the propa­ ganda gained by the Soviets from •the launching of two Russian Sput­ niks last fall, the organization offers several bonus deals covering translated works on space science and economics along with new subscriptions. "An eliciting new novel" lauded for its caricuture of US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles is also prominently feat­ ured in the propaganda package. In case anybody misses the point, "Northern Neighbors" the only favorable comment cited by "Northern Neighbors" in its own behalf is by "The National Guard­ ian," long noted for its Party line views. In common with the usual CP tra­ dition, "Northern Neighbors", uses the "front" technique, avoiding mention of its affiliations. � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 28, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ASK STUDY ON TRAMP SUBSIDIES SIU PACT WINS BIG OT BUNDLE FOR ROBIN CREW 11 MONTHS UNDER NMU PACT PROVES DEAD LOSS SIU ASSAILS CHARGES ON BERNSTEIN $ FIRST LADY SAILOR RETIRES NO EARLY END TO SLUMP GOV’T ECONOMISTS WARN CREWLESS SUB SHIP PLANS NOW ‘REALITY’ MMP PICKS TRUSTEE FOR LOCAL 88 ‘AGENCY SHOP’ PACT BARS FREE-RIDERS IN PLANTS BRIDGES, US CLASH OVER BACK TAXES NY VOTES $45-WEEK JOBLESS PAY BENEFIT IBL STUDIES PEACE PLAN IN PR BEEF CABINS SINKS 2 NY TUGS; NO INJURIES SUP MEMBERS VOTE ON 7-MONTH RULE NMU PACT DEAD LOSS KINGS PT. FIGHTS CIVILIAN STATUS BUILD TANKERS OR PAY PENALTY, MA WARNS VICTORY CARRIERS SENATE REPORT A SMEAR ON US UNIONS – MEANY PORTUGAL CO. EYES ‘SUPER’ LINER TRADE COAL CO. CLOSES NORFOLK OFFICES – NO BUSINESS MAW MEETING SUCCESS IN NY ORGANIZING DRIVE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/28/1958 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. XX, No. 7 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a22528f952e8ed03b6490adc1eede516.PDF f45cf819a21b8fc57891b849767bc72b PDF Text Text SEATAREIIS^LOG irrr* • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •'.i • .H i - ,.'• . V*®-- V . • •Story On Page 3 •Story On Page 3 for family tQtnny uay* medlcal exam ap­ pointments at SIU health center in Brooklyn are Seafarer Pat Vieira and daughter Sandra; Seafarer Jesus Landron and daughter Spnia, and Mrs. Anna Fressoro, wife of Seafarer Armando Fressoro, with Fressoro's mother Tessie. Nurse M. Kortwright checlul the ap­ pointment list. Thursday afternoons are reserved for families. li' ;j ( K'. '.iy. '• •it'y'V •' •fet - mfp--.-' '-•'W ..-V.v '• �''rigto^fini SEAfAkSRS M>C - rh'r\ir^'h- • i > juwu it.ifn US Stands Alone in UN As Runaways' Defender .^ The United States Government is in an extremely embarrassing position as a result of its refusal this week to help curb runaway-flag shipping. The US was the only major maritime nation at the UN Conference on International Sea Law in Geneva to oppose a AMMl Loves Those Runaways resolution for sanctions On the heels of the announcement of the US position at the 'UN against the tax-dodging, Conference on International Sea Law, Ralph Casey, president of substandard runaway fleets. the American Merchant Marine Institute, made the shocking state­ ment that the runaway registries «re "our fifA arm of defense" The stand was voiced by Vice- for this nation. How the AMMI reconciles this statement with the Admiral Oswald S. Colclough, fact that it is supposed to represent the best interests of the mari­ time industry is understandable only in light of the fact that he a US delegate. Was speaking for that segment of the American shipowner which America's defense of runaways have been 'flirting with the runaway flags. Casey's pitch represents was particularly unpopular because- the position of the American oil companies, which ,own or use large It came at a time of world con­ portions of the runaway fleet, and the major American-flag subsi­ Mrs. Hannah King, mother of Canadian District member, the late cern over the international ship­ dized operators, who are not concerned by runaway-flag competition Edmond John King, receives first Canada SIU death benefit check as long as they get theirs. They want to keep the door.open for ping slump which has been aggra­ their own transfers of old tonnage, lil^e US Lines, which, has re­ from SIU Welfare Services representative Toby Flynn at New York vated by the mushrooming growth quested authorization to transfer the'America in this, fashion. SIU headquarters. of the cut-rate fleets. In a debate on a resolution to scuttle the run­ stated objective of' maintaining a thousands of jobs for American aways, the us lined up in support modern American merchant ma­ seamen. Shipyard workers have of Panama and Liberia, havens of rine. To these ends, the United particularly felt the pinch, as the has spent billions of dollars result of runaway construction in 12 million tons of tax-dodging mar­ States in foreign aid, turned over hun­ low-cost foreign yards. itime activities, against Britain, dreds of American ships to Euro­ The impact of this program is France, Italy, Norway and other pean operator, and arranged for a now being felt by the economy Efficient teamwork between the SIU Atlantic and Gulf Pialegitimate maritime nations. With 50 percent split of Government generally, with legitimate maritime trict and the SIU Canadian District has resulted in payment 9 million tons of this runaway ship­ cargoes, with half guaranteed to nations losing out on shipping traf­ of the Canadian District's first death benefit at the SlU'a foreign lines and the other half to ping American-owned, the US dele­ Americans. On the domestic scene, fic, and consequently losing dollars. With fewer dollars to spend, their New York headquarters. Mrs.'f' gate's stand surprised no one. the US subsidizes a limited num­ purchases of US manufactured Hannah King, mother of Can­ Here are the significant factors ber of American-flag shipowners goods are almost certain to decline. adian Seafarer Edmond John In the crisis shaping up in world on essential trade routes. King, was thd recipient of the maritime on the runaway issue: Undercuts Standards POSITONOF $1,000 benefit paid by the Cana­ But, on the other hand, it has in dian District's welfare plan. U5 POSITION SEA UNIONS effect been undercutting legitimate American and fmreign shipping op­ Up to this point, the only effec­ King died on February 17, 1958, leaving his mother in Newfound us support for runaway-flag erations by creating an Americanshipping points up the inconsist­ owned runaway-flag fleet that op­ tive solution to the problem of laud as his beneficiary. The Cana­ encies in its maritime policies. On erates under the world's lowest runaways has been the world-wide dian District's Halifax agent trav­ the one hand it has professed sup­ standards and engages in cut­ boycott which has been considered eled to Newfoundland In the dead port for strengthening the econ­ throat competition with other ship­ by the International Transport- of winter to deliver the check, but omy of the free world—^which in ping. This American-endorsed workers Federation and its mem­ on arrival there he found that. Mrs. The SlU-contracted CitlEs Serv­ many cases, was expressed in out­ threat to world shipping consists of ber unions throughput the free King had just left for New York. ice Oil Company is reportedly After locating ]Mrs. King In this considering construction of an right aid for the expansion of their ships registered under the flags of world. However, the effectiveness merchant fleets. The US also has a Panama, Liberia, Honduras and of this approach has been sty­ city, Canadian District headquar­ atom-powered tanker, the maga­ mied by the restrictive legal inter­ ters forwarded the death benefit zine "Business Week" reports. Costa Rica. pretations which have thus far pre­ check to the SIU in New York Discussing the latest trends in To the American runaway opera­ vented implementation of the boy­ where it was tui^ed 'over to her. shipping and shipbuilding, in itstor who seeks Panamanian, Li- cott. March 29, 1958, issue, the publica­ berian or the other iilegitimate In 1955, the SIU Atlantic and tion said:, registries, the US gives a direct Gulf and the SIUNA-affil"So far, nuclear propulsitm is subsidy in theiorm of a 100 percent iated District Sailors Union of the Pa­ still considered too costly for; pri­ income tax exemption, plus exemp­ cific picketed the Liberian freight­ vate shipowners. Reports are that tion from manning scales, safety er Riviera following revolt Cities Service is thinking of build­ standards and all other require­ against -substandarda crew conditions. ing an atom-powered tanker. ments of legitimate shipping, with The unions were slapped with a Otherwise, it's the government— no questions asked. TAMPA—It has been a slow judgment for damages. In other In effect, the US has encour­ words, to proceed with a boycott shipping period for the men on with its combination passengercugo vessel and a nuclear-powered SAN FRANCISCO—Unions of aged and sustained a huge scab ap­ bould mean sapping the strength the beach in this port as there Were tanker—that's most active in this the SIU Pacific District have paratus to undermine its own fleet of the American seafaring unions. no vessels paying off. or signing on field." agreed to build homes for retired and those of its allies. This is It is Interesting to note that and only a hiandful of men got off members at the Marine Cooks and why the Seafarers International the governments of all legitimate the iii-transit vessels during the . The scuttlebutt in maritime cir­ cles is that Cities Service has been Stewards training site in Santa Union of North America, the AFL- maritime nations except the United last two weeks. ' Rosa. A joint venture of the Sail­ CIO Maritime Trades Department, States have reached maritime la­ The in-transit ships were the looking Into the engineering prob­ ors Union of the Pacific, the Ma­ the International Transportwork- bor's conclusion that the boycott Raphael Semmes, Azalea City, Fair- lem involved but no word is forth­ rine Firemen's Union and the MCS, ers Fedefatlou, and other maiilime or sanctions is the answer to the land (Fan-Atlantic); Del Santos coming from the company as to (Mississippi); Edith (Bull); Alcoa any final decision on the matter. the plan is an extension of an labor organizations of the free runaway problem. From the commercial standpoint, world have vigorously opposed the Pennant, Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa) and earlier one put into operation by What the opponents of US policy the J. B. Waterman (Waterman). the belief Is that atom powep can the SUP in Wilmington on Decem­ US transfer policy since World will do at the conference in face There were no major beefs in be applied most successfully in a ber 7, 1952. The MCS training cen­ War II. of the US position is uncertain at evidence oh these ships. Port large supertanker. That is because ter has ample space for housingthis point, although it appears the Agent Tom'Banning report^. He every gallon of fuel oil that has to units plus recreational facilities EFFEaS OF conference will vote to censure the said the crews and delegates were be carried for bunkering ,1s one close at hand. Other retirement runaways. Certain is the fact that doing a good SlU-style job. US POLICY gallon less of cargo capacity. apartments were provided later With a nuclear plant, the carry­ by the SUP in Seattle and Portland. The effects of the transfer pro­ the United Statee has lost an op­ portunity to provide any claim to ing capacity of a supertanker can Located in or near port halls so gram on the American-flag fleet leadership that it might have as­ be increased considerably. that oldtimers are able to keep in ^re clear to see. In recent years, sumed at the coming conference Despite this belief, the only AprU 11, 1958 Vpl. XX> No. 8 touch with old friends and the sea­ the US-flag fleet has carried only of the International Labor Organi­ gestures made in that direction so faring life, each of the SUP effi­ 25 percent of US cargoes. The zation, which will also consider far in the United States consist of ciency units contains a kitchen, liv­ transfer program has cut the US the runaway issue. proposals by the Maritime Admin­ ing room and bathroom, fully fleet by several hundred ships, and In fact, any pretense the United istration, to convert a prototype furnished with all necessary gear. the runaways have already inonop-. States may make for elevating "Pipeline" class tanker to nuclear In addition, washing and drying olized bulk ore haulage and vir­ safety standards, manning scales PACt HALL, Secr*'^.-'y-l'*'M«ur«r propulsion—and no final decision machines are located in the build­ tually aU of the offshore oil trade, and other conditions will have a Herbert Brand, Editor. Bjcmard Sea­ has been made in this area. ing. man, Art Editor. _ Herman Arthur, plus making heavy inroads on pas­ hollow ring because of its sup­ Irwin Spivack, A1 Mhakin, John Brazil, Overseas, both the British and The Wilmington home, a block senger ship operations. If the 50- port for the imtoriously sub-stand­ Herman Makler, Staff Writers. BUI the Japanese have expressed keen from the SUP hall, is equipped 50 program were discontinued, it ard runaways.'^ As long as the US Moody, Gulf Area Representative. interest in this form of propulsion with ah electric cart to help dis­ is doubtful whether more than a Government eontinnes to endorse Published biweekly at the headquarters for tankers, with proposals in both abled oldtimers to gst srcund. handful of unsubsidizcd American runaway regntricis as' a Icsph^ S* *!«# IJnlMn. *•. c&ustrisi^ thst an Undersea nuc'lear « Cult bistrlct. AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Rents are moderate, vai^g from Ships could remain in the offshore for escaping decent levels of lantic - | Avenue broakiyn az, NY. Yai, HVacinfh tanker be constfucted. $15 a month for those on disability trades. 9-MOe. Entered .at teeond class matter The British have a* design for wages, conditions and safety stand­ at the Fo(t OfNce In BreoMyb, NY, under or early retirement pension to .^0 From the standpoint of the ards, it v^l be in effect depresstag <«•'Act of Aug: H, 1»fS. one undersea tanker tb be.' ,Oper­ a month for. men on a full pension American worker, the transfer conations for seamen throughout ated remotely, with no actdsUcrew monthly plus Social Securify. program has meant the logs pf Abdliifd.'' Teamwork Speeds Canada SIU Benefit CS Reported Considering Atom Ship iv ItIf--. I-•• • IM'i'- -^ ' \W Plan Homes For Coast Retirements Tampa Still In Doldrums SEAFARERR LOG �SKAFARERS #^A»rU 11» IMS Fac* nvM LOG ROBIN SHIPS NOW SlU Court Rebuffs NMU; Union Certified On Last 3 Stiips The SIU's year-long figjht to repel a National Maritime Union raid on Robin Line ,ha8 ended in complete victory for the Union and Seafarers. Final con­ firmation of the SIU victory came on Monday, March 31, when an order was received from the National ously, the NMU had made claims "that its claim is buttressed Labor Relations Board in of "at least 80" Seafarers switch­ by anything more than the Washington certifying the ing over to the NMU. conclusion that, because it The NMU had attempted to win lost, the Board ignored the SIU as bargaining agent over Robin Line Seafarers by the record." on the remaining three "carrot and stick" technique of The Robin Line beef began one Robin Line ships, the shipboard pressure coupled with year ago, in April, 1957, when Support for SlU OS shown by members of tug Carteret paid off in new contract with $55 monthly wage boost for unlicensed men following earlier increase for officers. Shown here are (front, I to r) M. Bridges, C. Flowers; (rear, I to r) R. Rice, G. Needham, D. brothers, A. Melson. Win $55-Montli Boost In Willis HIWD Contract PHILADELPfflA—With a National Maritime Union raid attempt defeated, the SIU Harbor and Inland Waterways Di­ vision has been, able to negotiate a superior new agreement for unlicensed crewmembers-^ of the Willis tug fleet. A $55- ley pitch to the effect that the a-month base wage increase union shop in the Willis contract has been won for all deckhands and cooks' retroactive to January 1, 1958. plus other gains, Including coverage by the SIU's deep sea welfare plan. The new agreement is beijjg rati­ fied overwhelmingly, with crewmembers of the tugs voting four to one in favor In the nine-ship fleet. As a result of the $55 monthly raise, cooks' base wages are now $505 a month; ABS, $400; ordinary seamen on large tugs, $390; on •mall tugs, $360. Additional benefits won in the fleet include: • $40 a month bonus where more than one barge is towed. • Increase in travel allowance from three cents to five cents a mile when returning home after being relieved. • The right to reopen the agree­ ment on wages on July 1, 1958. •'Spelled-out hiring procedures and other fringe benefits. \ The agreement runs for a twpyear term, expiring on January 1, 1960. Last December, the SIU, repre­ senting deck officers, and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers negotiated a similar agreement for the approximately 60 officers in the Willis fleet. Captains go to $720 a month by January 1, 1959; relief captains $684 a month and mates $648. In the engine depart­ ment the chiefs get $695 monthly; relief chiefs, $672, and assistant engineers $648. • All of the tugmen work a 20 days on-10 days off schedule. The SIU-HIWD signed a firsttime agreement with Willis in 1956 .after winning a National Labor Relations Board election over the NMU-affiliated United Marine Division, 69 to 2, With contract talks coming up, the NMU atr tempted to intervene despite its lopsided defeat of the year before, jyhe NMU's. entire case for inter­ vention was based on a Taft-Rart- was "illegal." However, the NLRB denied the NMU's bid, pointing out that there was nothing wrong with the agree­ ment. That decision paved the way for negotiations that had been held up because of the NMU's raid. Willis tugs run in the coastwise trade hauling bulk' paper north­ bound and general cargo south­ bound. Vacation $$ Are Payable After Death CHICAGO—A feature of the SIU Vacation Plan that treats vacation pay as earned wages in the case of a Seafarer's death has been ex­ tended to railway employees in a recent decision. The principle affecting railway workers was set down by a sevenman panel operating under the National Railroad Adjustment Board last week. The panel or­ dered vacation money of about $460 each to the estates of three Erie Railroad employees. The workers had died before taking the three-week paid vacation to which they were entitled. Under the SIU Vacation Plan, earned vacation pay based on time worked aboard ship, like earned wages, goes to the seaman's family or beneficiary in the event of death. Since the SIU vacation payment is based solely On per diem aboard ship, it is accumulated like wages, and is payable and taxable like regular wages. In the railway case, the panel said that even if an employee dies before taidng bis vacation, the company still has s "money obliga­ tion" to his heirs, ^he railroad had argued that the vacation clause in its contract xppUed only to living employeefc; :^ Robin Hood, Robin Trent and Robin Goodfellow. In addition, the NMU raid suffered another decisive setback in the Federal courts when Justice Sidney Sugarman, for the second time, ruled out an NMU attempt to overturn and/or block the SIU's certification on the Robin Line sMps. The immediate effects of the NLRB order are two: • It will put job openings on the Hood, GoodfeUow and Trent up on the board in SIU halls. Up until now, these jobs have been filled by the NMU, even after the SIU's smashing election vic­ tory. Jobs on four other Robin Line ships previously certified to the SIU have been shipping from SIU halls for several weeks now. • It clears the way for the opening of negotiations with Moore-McCormack, the owners of the Robin Line division, for a standard SIU agreement which will put an end to the cut-rate, "no overtime" features of the NMU agreement with which Sea­ farers have been saddled for many months. In certifying the SIU on the last three ships, the Labor Board upheld the findings of the New York regional director of the NLRB, Ivan McLeod. The latter had ruled, that NMU charges of "intimidation" and "fear" against the SIU were not valid and had no bearing on the outcome or con­ duct of the! election. The NMU charges were made, and trumpeted long and loud in the "NMU Pilot" after Seafarers on the Robin Line ships had gone down the line for the SIU 100 per­ cent in the voting and even won the allegiance of two NMU men aboard the Robin Trent. Previ- SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: April 16 April 30 May 14 May 28 . offers of NMU books free of initia­ tion fee and other supposed bene­ fits of an NMU agreement. (In this context It is interesting that the NMU itseU has been cited for intimidating voters in an election among workers of the Brooklyn-Staten Island Ferry, and an NMU vote victory has been voided accordingly. See story on Page 7.) The Federal court suit had been instituted by the NMU as part of its last ditch effort to salvage some­ thing out of the crushing defeat its raid had suffered aboard the ships. The NMU was seeking a court order to prohibit the NLRB from certifying the SIU on the last three ships and to overturn cer­ tification receivjed. on the Kirk, Locksley, Gray and Sherwood. Judge Sugarman ruled out the suit and then reinstated it on the ground that the basis for his origi­ nal ruling had been erroneous. SIU Intervened Then, after hearing oral argu­ ments from the NMU, the Board and the SIU, which intervened in the suit. Judge Sugarman ruled that the NMU had no basis for its objections. "The NMU has nowhere in record indicated," he ruled. Moore-McCormack purchased the Robin Line which had been SIUccntracted since 1941, and set it up as a separate division. On April 29, 1957, Curran informed his membership at the NMU head­ quarters meeting that "if MooreMcCormack buys the line . . . they're going to carry NMU mem­ bers, or else." Deal Worked Out Subsequently, an arrangement was worked out between Mooremack, the NMU and the American Merchant Marine Institute which was believed to be a foolproof way of getting the SIU out of the pic­ ture. The deal called for Mooremack to notify the SIU that the NMU agreement applied to the ships and that Seafarers would be replaced, as they left their jobs, by NMU men. The obvious nature of the pro­ gram was a campaign of attrition against SIU men on the ships. It was hoped that sooner or later, through illness, injury, or exhaus­ tion, Seafarers would leave the ships, one by one, and be replaced by NMU men, giving NMU control of the fieet. The authors of the arrangement, including at least one Washington (Continued on page 15) Latest SIU Benefit —Free £yeg/asses A new benefit, free pyeglasses, will be available to Seafar­ ers, starting on June 1. The new benefit was approved at last week's meeting of the trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Under the benefit Seafarers annual diagnostic examinations at who need eyeglasses will be SIU Health Centers. able to secure them free of charge at selected optical centers in the ports of New York, Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans. Arrange­ ments are also underway for a similar set-up In. San Francisco to take care of West Coast Seafarers. Details Not Final Final procedure under the new benefit has not yet been worked out, but in all -probability, the Sea­ farer will be able to get a prescrip­ tion filled, free of charge, for one pair of glasses at the center serv­ icing the SIU'Welfare Plan, after he has obtained his prescription from the Public Health Service, or from a private oculist or optome­ trist if he prefers to go to the latter. The centers are being selected on the advice of Union Opti­ cal Service which has long been active in providing low-cost optical services to union members through a number of union welfare plans. By providing free eyeglass serv­ ice, the Welfare Plan closed a gap in the medical care program for Seafarers. At present. Seafarers are entitled to make use of the Public Health Service hospitals for both medical and dental care, and, to addition. are - entitled to Details as to the names and the locations of the optical services will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG in advance of the June 1 starting date of the service. Matson Speeds Container Plan SAN FRANCISCO—Matson Nav­ igation is proceeding with plans to use cargo containers on its Ha­ waiian Island service. Company president Randolph Sevier said Matson's new approach to cargo handling would feature aluminum containers 24 feet long, 8 feed wide and 8V^ feet high. The Matson ships are manned by SIU Pacific District unions. The use of containers was pio­ neered on the East and Gulf Coasts by the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co., which Operates trailerships in the intercoastal serv­ ice between the US and Puerto Rico. Its value in cutting cargo handling costs and reducing pilfer­ age and breakage promises io pro­ vide additional uses. �SSAFARBRS NMU's Idle MenBucking Big Register Based on its own figures, there's more than meets the eye regarding shipping conditions in the National Maritime Union today. The figures show that the top seniority NMU man generally has to be conditioned to a long stay 'im the beach before he can be sure of throwing in for a job and making it. The March 27, 1958, issue of the "NMU Pilot" offers this comparison with the SIU's cur­ rent shipping report: • The SIU shipped 8 jobs for every 7 top seniority (class A) men registered on the beach In a two-week period. • NMU ships 3 jobs for every 24 top seniority men on the beach In a similar period. 8,700 On Beach The ratio is based on "perma­ nent" jobs shipped, according to the "Pilot" report. Given the ben­ efit of the doubt, with "relief" and "re-ship" jobs thrown in, the NMU ratio becomes 3 jobs shipped for every 12 top seniority men on the beach. The actual NMU figures: 1,120 "permanent" jobs, 553 "re­ lief" jobs and 413 "re-ship" jobs, for a total "shipping" of 2,131. Group one (top NMU seniority) on the beach: 8,747. The figures go a long way to ex­ plain rising dissatisfaction in the NMU over shipping procedures. All in all, as SIU men have known all along, on contracts, wel­ fare, feeding, representation and other matters, the NMU is usually far behind. IOC April 11, IfM From March 19 To April I, 1958 SIU shipping held steady during the past two weeks, due to the heathy ratio of jobs available compared to the number of men registered on the beach. Figures for the past period show three SIU men shipped for every seven top seniority men on the beach, or almost one man shipping to two remaining. At that rate there could be a complete turnover of class A men on the beach in the coming four weeks. A total of 974 jobs were shipped in all departments, and there were 2,143 class A men on the beach at the end of the period. Registration totalled 1,015. The breakdown by departments shows 350 shipped on deck, 328 In the black gang and 296 in the steward department. Five ports shipped more men than in the previous two weeks. Even though New York and Baltimore both dipped, along with New Orleans and Houston they accounted for over 70 percent of the A&G District's shipping. Boston, Philadelphia and Norfolk were the others that listed increases. The rest declined. Under the new reporting system in this issue, the summaries below give a man in any department the complete picture on his depart­ ment, seniority class and job group in all ports. In addition, the number of men registered on the beach is listed in the same fashion. It all adds up to a healthy job picture not only for the top seniority (class A) seaman in the SIU today, but for class B seniority men as well. Men coniing off riiip can also pick their spots by checking the", "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals. (Editwr's Note: The revised, detailed reports below were designed on the basis of aaembership snggestiona in letters and from the the ships. In the near future, to complete the picture, SID ship- ping will be repMted on tbe basb of men shipped in individual ratings, by seniority groups, in all departments. Comments and suggestions on this procedure are always weleome.) On the seniorlfy side, class B shipping rose somewhat to 30.5 perr cent of the total, while class A men shipped fell to 64 percent overalL Class C accounted for the remainder, though eight ports shipped no "C" men at aU. The following Is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New York: Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair Balti­ more: Good ... Norfolk: Good ... Angelina and Val Chem should crew up . . . Savannah, Tampa Slow; only in-transits due . . . Mobile: Good . New Orleans: Should slow up; only four payoffs scheduled ... Lake Charles: Slow; no payoffs in sight . . . Houston: Only in-transits ex­ pected ... Wilmiagton. San Francisco. Seattle: Slow. DECK DEPARTMENT Registered • CIASS A Port Boston New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk ....... Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 2 1 2 2 15 25 2 5 11 26 0 3 0 0 3 1 9 9 18 11 5 1 19 11 8 4 6 2 4 4 Registered CLASS B GROUP 2 1 0 3 10 1 0 0 2 7 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 8 1 2 8 0 5 1 S 0 14 2 9 2 1 0 3 7 1 8 1 3 3 Shipped CLASS A 3 0 8 2 16 4 0 1 2 6 2 11 3 3 4 GROUP 2 L 3 I 25 14 8 2 10 14 10 3 0 2 0 2 9 7 10 26 0 3 12 17 0 3 0 4 0 3 Shipped CLASS B 3 1 11 4 4 2 0 1 5 10 5 5 0 4 2 GROUP 2 1 3 0 0 4 0 0 7 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 9 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 Shipped CLASS C 3 1 5 0 13 2 0 2 0 14 4 15 0 1 0 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 TOTAL SHIPPED 3 0 3 • 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 A 5 50 14 28 15 2 3 17 46 8 34 3 8 5 CLASS B 4 9 0 34 4 0 2 1 24 4 23 0 1 0 c 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B All 9 62 14 64 19 2 5 18 71 12 57 3 9 5 GROUP 1 2 9 4 71 131 7 15 35 73 0 3 8 8 10 4 37 31 56 44 6 15 28 21 16 5 28 21 14 28 3 1 39 6 14 2 2 1 5 19 1 8 3 7, 5I GROUP 1 2 0 5 17 2 3 0 6 18 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 4 1 11 2 4 2 13 8 2 20 2 5 20 3 0 26 4 26 4 1 1 8 19 8 16 5 21 12 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port "All of the crew participated in the safety discussion held aboard the Topa Topa not too long ago," writes Luther E. Wing, meeting secretary. A num­ ber of possible changes were suggested In the Interest of cut­ ting down the accident rates aboard SIU vesWing sels by preventing their occurrence. Boston New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk ....... Savannah ...... Tampa Mobile ........ New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 4 15 27 8 0 25 4 1 1 2 4 0 4 6 4 2 23 1 5 8 19 3 1 2 6 0 10 3 1 6 0 4 1 0 0 3 3 3 2 0 3 3 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 2 9 0 i 6 24 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 2 2 15 0 3 0 4 2 1 GROUP 3 1 2 0 1 4 20 6 4 10 2 4 2 23 2 0 9 3 0 1 2 0 0 2 14 1 2 9 4 24 5 2 2 17 3 9 0 0 2 0 3 - 2 0 3 9 K::: \mM- Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 0 1 2 0 3 4 0 0 1 IS 2 16 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 11 7 0 0 3 10 11 2 0 3 1 0 0- 3 0 1 4 GROUP 3 1 2 0 0 0 3 1 5 0 0 9 0 . 2 : : .?4 0 9' 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 9 1 0 1 2 0 9 0 0^ 9 ; 9 0 0 9 0 9 0 0 9 0 TOTAL SHIPPED A 5 30 16 27 12 3 2 17 37 9 29 2 5 3 CLASS B 3 7 1 31 8 0 1 5 18 3 23 4 3 5 C 0 9 0 6 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B AU 8 46 17 64 20 3 3 23 58 12 52 6 8 8 GROUP 1 2 5 10 60 119 0 30 9 76 1 1 2 14 0 10 15 28 80 12 5 9 10 32 4 9 9 37 1 21 3 1 12 0 8 1 3 1 6 6 0 3 0 0 2 GROUP 1 2 1 1 6 30 0 3 5 25 0 2 0 .1 0 2 3 7 f 12 0 3 3 22 0 11 17 2 4 15 3 3 17 3 16 2 1 1 6 8 9 8 1 15 10 STEWARD DEPARTMENT a- Some of the suggestions offered, outside of needed repairs, were readily apparent. One was that warning signs be placed on engine room doors that open into the pas­ sageways, while a member of the steward department suggested that handrails be installed in the show­ ers to afford a grip in rough weath­ er. These minor jobs could be easily done, and may help prevent many an accident in the future. $ » « As an aid to the SIU Welfare Services Department, suggested Ed Nooney at a re­ cent meeting aboard the Armonk, a standardized form should be made up pertaining to the interest of a Seafaring broth­ er who. has been hurt or fallen ill Nooney at sea. Nooney submitted his suggestion as a mo' tion which was unanimously acceiitfd by the rest^ thej^evr. 3 1 5 1 13 2 0 1 3 4 5 7 2 1 4 Shipped CLASS B Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL GROUP 1 2 0 1 21 4 2 2 5 8 2 0 3 0 4 0 10 2 14 0 1 0 5 0 2 1 9 2 5 3 Skipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 11 17 1 1 2 3 0 0 3 8 7 1 2 9 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 7 3 0 0 9 9 13 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 .. lo 4 I 0 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 8 0 0 3 3 33 3 10 0 0 4 8 20 1 8 5 4 4 Roistered Registered CLASS A CL ASS B Shipped CLASS B 3 1 26 8 9 0 1 5 14 31 2 10 2 0 6 Shippied CLASS A GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 s 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 1 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C 3 2 4 0 19 4 0 0 3 17 4 16 2 0 4 GROUP 3 1 2 0 1 1 6 9 1 9 9 9 7 0 9 3 9 9 0 0 9 0 9 ' 9 9 9 9 0 0 11 0 0 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 0 9 ^ 9 9 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED A 2 47 12 19 3 1 5 18 SO 3 15 S 1 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP C AU 1 B 2 2 6 4 2 2 7 58 67 36 . 4 0 7 0 ^ 42 22 19 7 45 46 13 8 1 12 2 9 0 0 1 7 2 0 0 5 19 2 3 0 21 34 12 17 11 78 34 4 5 4 2 . 9 3 16 0 7 31 19 3 0 6 9 1 0 19 9 1 27 6 5 0 11 14 TOTAL . SHIPPED ^LASS GROUP GROUP GROUP , GROUP GROUP B 2 3 A 3 1 2 3 12 12 3 1 2 3 1 238 106 0 0 6 10 39 57 79 127 54 6 54 49 62 63 121 4 12 197 112 44 64 3 43 145 29 13 30 4 67 49 32 135 2 0 28 185 81 4 2 75 82 24 103 2 18 115 7 74 52 4 46 620 299 204 29S 186 21 123 188 147 274 m 18 85 196 8 J GROUP 1 2 9 9 1 2 0 9 4 4 1 • I 9 9 0 1 9 1 9' 1 9 9 1 3 1 2 2 3 9 1 2 11 6 29 i 9 2 16 28 9 13 S 29 29 Registered 0n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C AU 1 2 3 1 - 2 3 6 350 268 457 113 22 128 151 19 328 133 446 43 26_ 151 100 30 296 298 107 278 11 18 184 88 974 699 1919 434 59 a . ; S29 3 6 90 8 24 0 1 9 21 71 1 11 5 22 9 2143- 297 495 �«';-S3SWiS!53iBB5^l^;i![p^«K«aBS*=^3^'J??;?^'^.'-' Mi 11. itit SEAFARERS LOG Pase PIT* PR Strike Makes Trailer ship Return MOBILE!—^Waterman's lift-on, lift-off trailership Bienville has returned here from Puerto Rico with her cargo still aboard after members of the International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen refused to unload t'— the vessel and tied her up for being put out of work by the in­ 27 days. The cargo will be stallation of bulk sugar loading. Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers v;ith beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address onJile with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. Under the new system, sugar is transferred to the conventional cargo ship, Monarch of the Seas pumped through pipes directly into the holds of the ships. Load­ which will return It to San Juan. Fearing the loss of many long­ ing through pipes not only cuts shore Jobs all along the Puerto the costs on Jute bags, but means Ricau waterfront due to increasing a considerable saving to the opera­ mechanization, IBL men refused to tor in wages paid to longshore unload the vessel and demanded a labor. A 55-cents per ton special tax on work guarantee that the company bulk-loaded sugar has been estab­ would continue to hire the lished to finance a $1 million "Spe­ full complement of longshoremen, Knot ships Rose Knot and Timber Hitch ore shown at anchor. checkers and foremen, at least un­ cial Compensatoiy Fund." Rescued man fell between the two vessels and was saved when Payments to be made to the dis­ til their present contract expires. Seafarers braced ships apart with their bodiM. Puerto Rico Governor Munoz placed workers vary with the port SEATTLE—^As has been pre­ Marin bad offered proposals call­ involved. Maximum payments will dicted, the port failed to pick be made for 78 weeks in small ing for the payment of full wages up and continued on the slow side. to lald-off workers for a six-month ports where longshoremen may not There was only one ship, the Re­ be able to find other waterfront period and 50 percent of wages for becca (Intercontinental) paying off an additional 12 month.?. Payments work, while payments from 12 to and signing on during the past pe­ 24 weeks will be made in San Juan would be made whether the laid-off riod. woikers got other employment or where there is a greater oppor­ In transit were the Yorkmar, Caltunity for similar employment. not. The new service would slash mar and the Pennmar (Calmar). At present, Puerto Rico has no longshore labor by 75 percent, system of unemployment insur­ There was a small amount of dis­ from some 168 men required on a RECIFE, Brazil—A group of Seafarers who bodily held C-2, to 42 men on the ance. Such a program Is now being puted overtime and a few minor apart two ships to prevent them from crushing a technician conventional set up, but payments will not be repairs, but all were settled satis­ trailership. factorily. who fell between them have earned a special commendation Earlier last month Marin bar­ made until 1959. for their life-saving efforts. gained with sugar interests for the The night-time maneuver was out of commission for two establishment of a fund to make Keeping In Touch: was credited as largely respon­ weeks from a kneecap injury sus­ payments to some 2,000 longshore­ men and 700 sugar mill workers sible for saving the life of Robert tained during the rescue. S.; Farmer, a technician on the SS Rose Knot, one of the Knot ships chartered to the Suwannee Steam­ ship Company, The Rose Knot was docked in Trinidad alongside the The SIU disability-pension benefit is now providing cover­ Timber Hitch, another company age for Sedferers, who because of various infirmities, who ship, at the' time. are no longer able to work on SIU ships. The $150 a month 'Seafarer K. J. Hannaford said benefit is the most generous in the maritime industry. For men over that when some of the crew heard WASHINGTON—The Federal Maritime Board has recalled 65 who are also eligible for US Social Security benefits, the total in­ Farmer yell for help at about 11:30 the last of the Government-chartered ships it had let out to come can mount up to as much as $312 a month. p.m. "one man let go the forward American Coal Shipping. The Thomas Paine was recalled in In" addition, the .Seafarer receiving the benefit is also eligible for lines while four others kept the full coverage under the Seafarers family hospital and surgical plan. the course of the FMB's-* ship from closing in on him." Both the National Maritime Un­ That means he, his wife and his dependent children, if any, can obtain Meanwhiie, Seafarer Mike Machel monthly charter review. Five ion and the company have asked hospital and surgical benefits. He and his family are also eligible to dropped a line to Farmer and other ships had been recalled the National Labor Relations Board use the facilities of the SIU Health Center. In the event of the dis­ earlier. hauled him up. for an immediate election on the abled Seafarers' death, his family is entitled to the $4,000 SIU death The action leaves the once-amAn all-around commendation benefit. from the company fmr the Rose bitous coal-carrier with one com­ Miner. In separate communica­ Aside from the 103 men now on the list, more mm: Knot's crew said: "We wish to con­ pany-owned Liberty, the Coal tions, the two have asked the Seafarers have been covered since the benefit was NLRB to disregard its policy of Miner, on the grain run. gratulate you upon your prompt first instituted in 1952, but have since passed away. not ordering elections while a and efficient rescue of this gen­ One of the Seafarers now on the disability bene­ charge of favoritism towards one tleman and your willingness to lend fits list is Seafarer William £. Lake of Boston of the unions involved is still pend­ your assistance in restraining the who has been a member of the SIU since its ear­ ing. Timber Hitch from crushing (him). liest beginnings in 1938. Lake, who is 69 years - SIU Charges We can assure you your prompt old, had to stop sailing back in 1952 because of a The SIU has such a charge pend­ action is appreciated ..." kidney ailment. He spent 42 years at sea, most ing that the company has favored Hannaford, one of those involved. of them on coastwise and nearby-foreign passenger the NMU, plus individual charges runs when those operations were a big item in US Lake dealing with a number of firings merchant shipping. of SIU men off the Coal Miner. Lake shipped regularly out of New York, Baltimore and Boston The Coal Miner was originally in those years and now makes his home in the the Chian Trader, an NMU-manned Massachusetts capital. ship. When it was sold to Ameri­ Seafarer Thomas Maynes is one of several young­ can Coal, six NMU members re­ er men on the disability-pension list. He was mained aboard and the others were disabled by the onset of blindness in 1956 at the replaced. age of 45. Court Order Rejected by the US Army in 1940, Maynes After the SIU made its Initial started shipping out of the old Stone Street SIU GENEVA—^By the hair-thin mar­ charge of discrimination against hall that year on the Calmar Line, and sailed gin of one vote, the 87-nation con­ the company, a Federal court order regularly until forced to call it quits 16 years ference on the Law of the^ Sea has Issued . in February, 1957, estab­ later. During that time the worked as cook and approved the principle of Innocent Maynes lished the seniority hiring proce­ steward. passage through straits connecting dure in the company. The court the high seas with the territorial One of the sailing ship yeterans on the benefits list is Seafarer order specifically gave the six waters of a coastal state. The John A. Axelsson who is now 70. Axelsson's sea­ NMU members permission to re­ .change, which was approved by a faring career began way back in 1906 on a Scan­ main aboard the Coal Miner, giving ,Vote of 31 to 30, legalizes passage dinavian bark. He worked for various European of shipping through the Straits of the NMU a built-in edge on that shipping companies until .1917 when he caught vessel. Tiran into the Gulf of Aqaba and an Army Transport vessel under the American the Israeli port of Elath. Five of these NMU men are still fiag. aboard the ship. In the course of The Arab natiqps and the Soviet He too became a member of the SIU when it the company's operations a num­ Union voted against the change. was first formed in 1938, and is proud that ha ber of Seafarers who obtained I)gypt and Saudi Arabia, which are helped man merchant §hips in two World Wars on opposite sides of the Gulf, have berths on the Coal Miner while and stuck with the seafaring life through the both claimed that the straits are competing for the 22 open Jobs worst of the lean years in the '20's and Axelsson territorial waters and therefore were later fired by the company '30's. should be barre^to Israeli ship­ on a variety of trumped-up ping. charges. Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ The SlU-manned tanker Kern The Coal Miner firings are still sion consist of the following: SHORE WEAR I SEA GEAR Hills was the nrsi deep-sea tankthe subject of SIu unfair labor Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, SEA GEAR I SHORE WlAR Ship to go into Elath following the practice charges before the Board, who have 12 years' seatime, plus the standard 90-day eligibility re­ stationing of United Nations forces and the Union maintains that the quirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has in the area. Other ships, both Seafarers who were victims of to be with SlU-contracted companies. Israeli and foreign vessels, have company-NMU discrimination are Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also have the 12-year -bfeen using the straits since the end entitled* to protection of their in- seatime requirement plus the standard 90-day eligibility provision, of the brief Israeli-pgypt war in terestsj before an election is or­ can also obtain coverage under this benefit. November, 1856. dered. » -a."*! ^—"Si.—v.i( '' i No Pick-Up For Seattle Crew Holds Ships Apart, Saves Technidan's Life Paine, Last Of Coal Charters, Recalled WITH SIU OLDIIMERS — forSIU MEMBERS! Aqaba-Elath Ships Given Int'l Okay eveifiW/Meitv hmOINSEAGEAK AWSUPPBVIBAI^' FrmATOTNBR&H TDASCUvilESISR* AU-ATSREOAL. se4Q«srPRics I '.'i I " I your SEA CHEST 1 ^ •» '•J m • �SEAPARERS' Face fbc LOG Saigon Host To SiU Victorys Ex-Defense Dept Heads Buy Up Shipping Combine A group of former high officials in the US Defense Depart­ ment with powerful financial backing have bought up the huge 60-ship fleet owned or controlled by Marine Transport Lines, and added it to their" when Trinity Tankers was set up, runaway holdings. the flnancial arrangements behind With their prior holdings of the new Oswego Shipping Corp., eight runaway-flag tankers, they which will operate Marine Trans­ now have a vast fleet split between port, are shrouded with secrecy. At American-flag and runaway opera­ the time Trinity was set up, the tions. The three principals in the "Government alumni" group also undertaking are former Defense found it unnecessary to sell stocks Secretary Charles E. Wilson, ex- or bonds to the public, implying president of General Motors; for­ that the huge undertaking had the mer Deputy Defense Secretary backing of a powerful domestic Roger Kyes, a GM vice-president, corporation — presupiably the un­ and Lee White, former assistant named oil company which gave Coeur D'Alene Vlciory (left) and Ame* Victory, both owned by Vic­ secretary of the Air Force. Trinity charters on ships it had tory Carriers, showed up in Saigon at same time. Meeting not yet built. Tax Loophole was occasion for reunion of SIU men off the two ships. Picture White, who was chairman of The three ex-officials are thus by John Holobosici, 2nd assistant engineer on the Ames. exploiting a tax loophole in their Trinity and now becomes president foreign operations to escape sup­ and chairman cf the Oswego Ship­ porting the Government in which ping, would only say last week that it was "a multi-million dollar they held top office. Two years ago, Kyes, White and deal." He said the flnancing was WASHINGTON—New and more severe restrictions in im­ the present US Secretary of the arranged by a New York bank and Treasury, Robert B. Anderson, the University of Chicago. The ports of oil have been announced by President Eisenhower. formed Trinity Tankers, whose University will be a part owner of The new ceiling involves a reduction in average daily imrunaway-flag ships will now be in­ the new company. irts to the East Coast of S?,-"*"" tegrated with Marine Transport's Not A Surprise at least, there should be a corre­ v/orld wide operations. Although the transaction had 00 barrels daily with the sponding increase of tanker activ­ Anderson, a former Navy secre­ been expected for some time limit now set at 713,000 barrels ity In the coastwise trade. tary and Kyes' successor as Deputy among industry circles, its comple­ a day. Foreign oil is cheaper than US The oil Import ceiling Is volun­ Defense secretary, presumably re­ tion at this time, with the world oil because of the high cost of de­ tary, but most importers have com­ linquished his Trinity holdings shipping market in a depressed when he moved into the Treasury state, was considered significant. plied with it under the threat of veloping new US oil sources. With spot last June. Ironically, Ander- Indications are that there will be compulsory curbs if they failed to most major US oilfields already ' son, as the top Government official no major changes in Marine Trans­ do so. The basis for the action is tapped, US oil exploration is run­ handling US monetary and tax ports' present operations, except that the national security is being ning into an increasing number of policies today, operated runaway- that its foreign-flag services will endangered by over-dependence on dry holes,|>lus the fa'ct that drilling flag ships as a means of by-passing be consolidated under Trinity foreign oil which discourages oil costs are higher here. US tax laws. Wilson, in turn, has Tankers. The US segment of the exploration in the US. The oil Import restrictions have become Anderson's replacement in fleet is under contract to the Na­ The effect of the program is to been criticized as promoting more the enterprise. tional Maritime Union. Most of the reduce tanker runs from Venezuela rapid exhaustion of limited US oil Duplicating the 1956 situation, ships are specialized bulk carriers. and the Persian Gulf. Theoretically, reserves. Oil Import Curb Stiffened April 11, IfSl Canada SIU Wins Boosts In Montreal MONTREAL—^Retroactive wage increases that will net crewmemhers about $1,000 a man in retro­ activity alone have been negotiated by the SIU Canadian District for harbor craft workers employed by the Montreal Harbor Board. The pace-setting agreement, featuring increases in wage and overtime rates and other major gains, covers crewmembers of two tugs and workers -on crane and dredging equipment. The pact provides two full years retroactivity for tug employees and one year for crane and dredge workers. It represents the first increase the tugmen have had in four years. Crane workers have received annual salary increases. The agreement provides for Jan­ uary 1, 1957, wage rates ranging from $328 a month for crane fore­ men to $235 for fire watchmen. Wages for the same ratings were increased on January 1, 1958, to $357 and $257, respectively. Hourly overtime rates have also been' in­ creased by more than 22 to 44 cents an hour. The agreement provides for in 40 hour work week, with overtime rates for work performed on Sat­ urdays and Sundays. < The . tug settlement represented a 271^ pwcent wage increase, plus four hours guaranteed overtime. Know I, Come Back f . . " •.1 -I' - -. Safe and Sound jf-:' .--it-- '-X' • "• .r'-' li t Vi.V ^ yd. J'r ll't not only your own skin that's at stake when you risk Injury aboard ship. There are others who count on you to "come back .,. safe and sound" at the conclusion of a voyage. "If you are married, there are your wife and children who depend on you as their breadwinner. Or perhaps there are your parents for whom you^ may fill the same role. Then there are your own shipmates who often have to bear the strain and burden of caring for an Injured crewmember, and the Union to which you belong, which Is deeply concerned with your health and well-being. For all of these, and most of al| for yourself, safe practice on the job Is a "must" for every Seafarer. I I' 'i-U .L'j'. /- �im - • ^•' ''x' ' . J- " SEAFARERS LOG Pac* Sewtm ¥01% DOLLAR'S WORTH Hawk Heads fwr Hurt in Blast Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius How To Stay Out Of Debt no M'time Delegation With average wages down and unemployment up the recesssion is A delegation of maritime labor aggravating wage-eamerg' financial problems, to put it mildly. If you've representatives headed by John been affected, the big danger Is that by the time the recession is over you may end up so heavily in debt it may take years to pull yourself Hawk, SIU of NA secretary-treas­ out. This is a situation in which working people start borrowing from urer, will leave shortly for Geneva one lender to pay another, and become obligated for heavy interest for a conference of the Inter­ national Labor Organization, ready payments. So far, Social Security payments, unemployment, compensation and to support resolutions calling for oth^r Qovernment payments have taken up about hfilf the nationwide upgrading of standards on imndrop in wages. Social Security especially is proving to be a life-saving away-flag shipk The April 29 conference will cushion for older workers as they are laid off or work only part time. But debt problems are beginning to brew for many families, espe­ meet in an atmosphere of greater cially as their unemployment compensation runs out. Here- are the urgency surrounding this problem with both management and labor facts this department found in a survey: delegations from European nations Banks throughout the country are experiencing an increase in in- prepared to take a strong stand oh Btallment-collection problems and a rise in auto repossessions, the the runaway issue. However, the American Bankers.Association reports. US labor delegation will be handi­ Despite second degree burns, Seafarer R. G. Pouliot is relieved to More people are borrowing tnoney. Personal loans from, banks In­ capped by the support given to the be safe and sound in tfie Norfolk Public Health Service Hospital. creased over ten percent in the last 12-month period on record. More runaways by the US government He was injured in fireroom explosion aboard the Madaket. people are borrowing on their life insurance, too, the Institute of Life and by US shipowner represents Insurance finds. tives. NORFOLK—Seafarer R. G. Pouliot is recuperating at the People are finding it a little harder to pay back their-cash loans as Labor Backs Revisions Public Health Service Hospital here from second degree burns well lis pay 'their installment debts. Despite the position of the US Young families are believed to be in greatest distress. Not only do shipowners, the labor delegation suffered in a fireroom explosion aboard the Madaket. youpger workers laTik seniority when layoffs start, but they generally can be counted on to go down'the Pouliot was standing the 4-8 have larger families than the pre­ line for proposals calling for up­ watch in the engine room burns on the face, chest and arms. ceding generation, the least savings grading of manning scales, safety He was rushed to the hospital and the most debt. Three out of standards, wages and conditions when the explosion took place. where his condition was reported four young families with debts are for foreign seafarers, particularly A news report in the Norfolk "Vir­ as satisfactory. ginian-Pilot" said that a fire broke obligated for installment payments under the runaway flags. The explosion took place while equal to 10 to 40 percent of their Assisting Hawk, who has been out in the stack just before the the-Madaket was tied up at the take-home pay. ; Army Base. The ship was moved formally designated the labor dele­ explosion. If you do get into a financial gate by the AFL-CIO, will be ad­ Pouliot was knocked fiat by the to Lambert's Point for necessary crisis in this period, here are pol­ visers from various AFL-CIO sea blast and suffered second degree repairs. icies that may help protect you: unions, including John Fox of the 1—Use your credit union's help. SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's It can provide useful guidance and Union and Captain Roy Lurvey, service in a crisis. Masters, Mates and Pilots; W. A. 2—Beware of excessive Interest Furren, Marine Engineers Benefi­ charges and high fees exacted by cial Association, and Lane Kirkdebt consolidators and loaii com­ land of AFL-CIO headquarters. panies advertising "consolidation NMU Stays Away loans." The National Labor Relations Board has upheld the findings 3—Use fully the community re­ The National Maritime Union of its New York regional director that the National Maritime sources and services available to will not be represented at the con­ Union's United Marine Division had intimidated voters in a working families caught in an ference which has been jdescribed collective bargaining election as a jumping-off point for a con­ emergency. 1463, persisted after TWU Inter­ To the honor of the credit un­ certed international labor cam­ among employees of the 69th national President Michael J. Street Ferry. The Board has ions, they are not experiencing the paign against the runaways. The Quill informed the NMU national delinquencies and emergency borrowing some banks, insurance com­ NMU refused to name any of Its voided the NMU election win over office, and continued through Na­ International Longshoremen's representatives as an ad^ser to panies and finance companies are encountering. tional Mediation and even after Association affiliate. In this crisis, the credit unions are doing the job they were designed Hawk. the arbitration decision in TWU's Insisting that Hoyt Haddock, its In another development, the favor." to do, reports John Short, treasurer of a large factory credit union. For one thing, they are battling the "consolidation loans" promoted by Washington representative, should NMU-UMD has had to halt its raid The ai<bitration decision was a small-loan companies by (1) educating members to the true costs of have headed the delegation, it against Transport Workers Union ruling by an arbitrator for the such loans (generally 18 to 30 percent a year) and (2), providing their refused to participate on any other Local 1463. The "TWU Express," AFL-ClO's Industrial Union De­ terms. publication of the transport union, partment ordering the NMU to own consolidation loans at lower cost, generally 7-12 percent. If Haddock had gone, there said that the National Maritime cease raiding. When unemployment strikes, credit unions generally give you a blanket extension op ybur loans until you get located on another Job. would have been some doubts as to Union had agreed to desist from The 69th Street Ferry ruling by raid on the Delaware, Lacka­ the NLRB followed a finding b^ One credit union in a plant which has suffered a big cut has a good whether he represented labor or arrangement with the company personnel department on garnishments. management, since he Is also an wanna and Western Railroad after the New York office that the NMU Thei personnel office tips off the credit union if a worker is about to employee of the Labor-Manage­ TWU instituted a court suit. had created "an atmosphere of be garnisheed. The credit union -then tries to work odt a loan so the ment Maritime Committee, a regis­ The "Express" said the with­ fear among the employees and de­ worker can pay off the garnishment before it goes through. This keeps tered Washington lobby financed drawal "settled a dispute which prived them of their free choice It oiff his employment record. But if the garnishment already includes by major subsidized ship opera­ began last summer when NMU be­ of a collective bargaining . repre­ gan raiding activities in Local sentative." the interest of the old debt, as it often does, this maneuver costs more. tors. Yoii have to pay additional interest, even at the low credit union rate, on ithe Interest you already owe. . The additional fees are the big reason to avoid loan-company "con­ solidation loans," or pro-rating or debt-consolidation services. Even reputable debt consolidators charge fees of 12-15 percent of NEW YORK—A couple of the runaway ships that have come back under the US flag youjr debts: If you have $1,5()0 of debts, the fee .would run $180 to $22$. Thus you have a new debt on top of the old one. Some unscrupu­ have been crewed by Seafarers in the outports. SIU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Bill HaU lous consolidators have been known to charge fees of as much as 35 reported. A number of others have also received permission to come back, but their disposipercent and themselves garnishee your wages if you don't pay them. tion is still uncertain. All a debt consoUdator can do for you is arrange with your creditors The' members in the hall to be crewed up again. Although kato Victory (Victory Carriers); to Dtretcb your payments, and work out an emergency budget. The the Carolyn (Bull) came out of Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic), the budget allows you the minimum you can live on, so that thiere is some­ here cheered news that the idle status during the period, the Fairland and Citrus Packer (Water­ last three Robin ships have been thing left each week to pay your debts. This you may be able to do certified to the SIU. The mem­ Seatrain Louisiana went into lay- man). for yourself. up in a Hoboken .shipyard to even Signing on during the period If your creditors won't agree to stretch out your payments, you may bership and officials in headquar­ that score. were the John Kulukundis (Marbe able to enlist the family service or community service agency in ters, Hall ssid, wish to extend a There were 21 vessels paying off tis); William Carruth (Transfuel); your town, or your credit union, to persuade them it's better to get a hearty vote of thanks to-the Sea­ during the last twb weeks, nine Robin Locksley (Robin); Carolyn little each month than possibly nothing. But don't stretch payments farers on these ships for a job well sigqing on and 14 in-transit ves­ (Bull); Steel Fabricator (Isthmian); further than you need to. You have to -pay interest for a longer time. done. sels called into port for servicing. Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ It wasn't an easy job, he added, Air beefs on these ships were set­ riers); Citrus Packer (Waterman), If you have the kind of life insurance that has cash-surrender value, you can borrow on it. This is probably Jthe lowest-post loan you can considering the conditions they tled aod the vessels paid off clean. and the Alcoa Runner and Alcoa get. It's generally available at a true interest rate of 5 percent a year. had to sail under and the pressure Paying off were the Beatrice, Polaris (Alcoa). However, there are disadvantages in borrowing on your life in­ brought to bear by the NMU to Ines, Elizabeth, Frances (Bull); The in-transit vessels included surance, You must then pay both premiums and interest to continue have them fired, but they were Seatrain Georgia, New York, the Weliesley Victory, Steel Ad­ your insurance. willing to fight it out to keep Texas, Louisiana, Savannah, New miral, Steel Navigator, Steel Rover If you don't see your v.'s.y ts repaying ths loan soon, it may be less these ships under the SIU ban­ Jersey (Seatrain); Robin Kirk (Isthmian); CS B,»ltiinore (Cities costly to arrange for term insurance in the same amount and then sur­ ner. Robin Locksley (Robin); William Service); Raphael Semmes, Azalea : render your old policy for the cash value. This way you get your money Shipping for class A men in this Carruth (Transfuel); Fort Hos- City (Waterman); The Cabins (Terwithout interest charge and continue your Insurance at a lower pre­ port remained good throughout the klns (Cities Service); Alcoa Run­ mianl Tankers); Valchem (Heron); mium. If you borrow from a credit union, you generally are auto- period. At this time there are no ner (A 1 C O a); Steel Fabricator Alcoa Runner (Alcoa), and tha ma^cally provided with enough life Insurance to pay off the loam ships laid up over the lO-di^ limit (Isthmian); Michael (Carras); Man- Massmar (Calmar). • • • «-• • mm m m m m • m t L « a a• • • mm k I I a• • au * 4 I 'R. R • 4k k .a A • I \-m * • • m i NMU Tear' Drive, Raid Both Set Bark NY Hails Robin Line Victory -ky:i M m .'4'.*^ L �"•mp, WV Elfht 't-mm SEAFARERS -W-w'. April .>-/••-:••». ---tf - :'X'..v' r-,-1fM^r.-?4 Ji.ti ifci' • • : -i .7!^, ,f'- vr/%.' X."-' _r'''"'.-'- ii • -'JV -' ' r' f;;-; ',r •«, i'-i'' • •• -v.- S®-' • • - , u- • • '• V'V"The SlU-contracted Alcoa Sfeamship Co. is operoting full blast from its new terminal at Port Newark. Alcoa moved from its old site at Pier 6 Bush Terminal last August, leaving the Brooklyn waterfront to take advantage of spacious modern facilities on the Jersey side. ~ The new pier is cheek-by-jowl with facilities of the SlU-controcted Waterman Steamship Co., which was orig­ inally based in Brooklyn. With two niajor SlU operators doing business from Port Newark, the new facilities have emWged as a leading center of activity for Seafarers. What makes Port Newark so attractive to steamship operators is shown at the Alcoa terminal, which consists lot a, long pier with wide docking berths, ample shed space, open storage areas and facilities for trucks and railroad lines. Special features often lacking elsewhere are railroad tracks paralleling the stringpieces, permitting direct loading and discharging from snip to train, and an open area at the rear of the cargo sheds from which fifty trucks or more can load or discharge cargo simul­ taneously. The other highlight of the Port Newark terminal is its location on the Jersey side of the Hudson River. Cargo moving between the port and the South and the midwest travels directly into the terminal without crossing the Hudson h^'- Pictured here ore some of the operations at the pier and a few of the Seafarers on the Alcoa run. Aerial view of Alcoa terminal Jiighlights ample facilities foif docking, trucks. At upper right is edge of Waterman pief^and crane used to put trailers aboard tankers. t V*- • r. :-• |f'-' \T-^. ir.SlST- . i®". •. m-. Coinmercial truck body is loaded aboard the Alcoa Partner. Ship in rear is the Alcoa Pegasus. ; Hi-lo driver i^dfeii niece ^ .. ••••J �April It lMt SE4FABERS LOG Pape NIB* •m - % .• ' v.-;- . & Long line of trucks line up at rear, of Alcoa shed to load it into, cargo hold aboard Alcoa Partner. ;y.,i^:.:.tnd:diBdi«rge^cargo....." - 4^; tO:||!?W Yorfc.j^reyipuslj^ m �Fwa.Tm m. rf., n1^- • l^'.- SEAFARERS April.11, ifH LOG NY Jobless $ Rise Retroactive ALBANY—Seafarers employed by shipping companies with headquarters in New York State now qualify for state imemployment benefits up to a maximum of $45 per week. Most seamen should qualify for the maximum, bas^d on a weekly wage of $90 or more. In addition, the amended-^ law has a retroactive feature, already been started under the The bill covering the amended applying the new $45 rate law's retroactive feature, and ad­ benefits rate was signed by Gov­ back to July 1, 1957. Accordingly, Seafarers who collected NY bene­ fits any time after that date based on the old $36 maximum should have a retroactive check coming in the mails shortly. The retroactive checks will be sent to the same address where the benefits were sent previously. Thus, Seafarers who have changed their addresses within the state or left the state altogether should make sure their forwarding address is available at the old address or at the post office covering the area. State officials say payments have vise those Involved that they do not have to contact state unem­ ployment offices to get back pay­ ments. Those now applying for un­ employment benefits or still receiv­ ing them are being paid on the basis of the new $45 weekly rate. Seafarers employed By such com­ panies as Isthmian, Bull, Victory Carriers, Robin Line, Calmar and Cities Service, among others, can qualify for the NY benefits. Sea­ men qualify immediately if their ships are laid up or if they are required by contract regulations to leave their vessels. ernor Harriman shortly after the close of the state legislative ses­ sion last month. It was a compro­ mise between the Republican-controlled legislature and the Demo­ cratic administration. Gov. Harri­ man had vetoed similar bills three times previously because of objec­ tions' over methods of financing the increased benefits and the eligi­ bility rules for those getting the top $45 rate. FBI Seeking Here's How To Handle Man Reported Disputed OT, Other Beefs On^aterfront The SIU in its contract and in its Union operation has worked out a clear-cut procedure for dealing with shipboard beefs, whether they are of the overtime variety or deal with other items such as repairs, draws, feeding, shore leave and similar matters covered in the agreement. The step-by-step procedure is de­ signed to give every Seafarer the fullest possible protection of the Union agreement and also to make it easy for a Seafarer to get action on his beef. Suppose, for example, that the Seafarer puts in a claim for over­ time. Here's how the system works. • The Seafarer should put it down in writing. He keeps one copy of his overtime claim for himself and turns the other one over to his departmental delegate. • The delegate is obligated to turn over the overtime claim to the department head—the chief mate in the deck department, the chief engineer in the black gang or the chief steward in the galley. The del­ egate should feel free to advise the Seafarer as to whether he thinks it is a worthwhile beef or not. But even if the delegate feels the over­ time claim is no good, he should turn it in. • If the overtime is disputed by the department head, and the dele­ •r gate is unable to get it cleared, or even if the delegate agrees with the department head that the beef is no good, the matter should not end there. The written beef should be called to the attention of the patrolman at the payoff. UndeT'the SIU policy of settling beefs at the point of production, most' beefs will be settled on board ship at the payoff. In some in­ stances, the patrolman may be unable to settle the beef with the skip­ per or company representatives' because of a disagreement on the con­ tract. Or in another situation, the patrolman may feel that the beef, in his opinion, is not justified under the contract. Where there is a disagreement over interpretation of the contract, it is referred to a monthly clarifications' committee meeting at head­ quarters between SIU and employer representatives for settlement. Once this settlement is reached, it is then referred for membership action. 4> t 3^ In cases where the Seafarer feels that the patrolman is either wrong in his interpretation of the beef and/or is negligent in his representa­ tion of the Seafarer, the Seafarer then has the right, and the obligation as well, to take his case to the Union shoreside. While the following steps are generally utilized in handling any beefs, at all times every Seafarer has the right to take the floor at any membership meeting at any time on any issue he may desire to do so. This applies particularly to issues on which he feels he has not been satisfactorily represented. Subject to the Seafarers right to go to the membership, the follow­ ing procedure is the one that has proven to be satisfactory in handling shipboard disputes where the Seafarer feels he has not been properly represented by the patrolman who was at the payoff of his ship. • He should go to the port agent in the port in which his vessel is at and take up his beef with the port agent so as to seek a favorable opin­ ion and decision from the port agent. • If the Seafarer feels he did not get proper support from the port agent on his beef, his next step is to write to the secretary-treasurer at Union headquarters immediately. This letter should be sent registered mail so that the Seafarer and headquarters will have full verification of receipt of the beef. • The Seafarer, in this letter, should give full details pertaining to his beef, such as the name of the ship, the dates he was aboard, the nature of the beef, the patrolman and agent who handled it, and so on. • The secretary-treasurer's office will then handle the matter. This sometimes necessitates a meeting between headquarters' representatives and the shipowners. In other cases the beef can be settled without the necessity of such a formal meeting. On other occasions, headquarters might be in agreement with the patrolman and port, agent involved in the dispute. In such cases the Seafarer involved in the beef should take the matter to the floor of the membership meeting in the port in which he happens to be. In the last analysis, the final authority of the Union rests in the membership and in the membershli: ineating as spelled out in the Union constitution. As the membership knows, all contracts are submitted to, and voted upon, by the membership, in accordance with the constitution. Once the contract is ratified by both the Union membership and the ship­ owners^ the contract provisions are final and binding.t I 1<'I I . i! > • I"! ; - • j I li.3 I .l.< 1 < Si;( 1 J The Federal Bureau pf Investiga­ tion is conducting an intensive search for an alleged murderer whom they believe may be operat­ ing in some waterfront arek. Ac­ cordingly, '' FBI has nisde spe­ cific requests of maritime and waterfront publications such as the SEAFARERS LOG to publish his photograph and descriptive data SAVANNAH (S«a»raln), March —Chairman, 0. Oaipar* Secretary, H. Connolly. No baafa. Repair Hit aubmlttad and repairs made. Few houra diaputad ot. Report accepted. RION (Actlum), March 11—Chairman, A. Alaxandorf Sacratary, L. Wahlln. One man mlaaed dilp. Captain noluctant to put out American money In flrat forelsn port. Soma men cut abort on drawa when money waa due. Sufficient funda beUeved on ahlp to coTcr thla draw. COALINOA HILLS (Pan Atlantic), March St—Chairman, J. P. Forgetia; Sacratary, M. Oratx Jr. Everything running amoothly. Rumora about ataip going foreign. Sblp'a fund SIS. Soma diaputad ot. Quoatlon about palnt- JIto taken up with patrolman at payoff. One member refnaad taoapltal aUp by captain and alao reburaament ot two axtractiona. Lock on lldlay door to bo repaired to preTont aUmmlny. goo ataward about aalada.' LUCILI BLOOMPIILD (Bloomflold), March S—Chairman, A. Laxuroi Saorota.y, T. J. Schulti. Beef regarding atcak aettled aatlafactorily. LOGa to be aent to Holland. Delegatea to ob­ tain book numbera of crew membera in caaa ot lUneaa or miaalng ahlp. Captain requeata aU handa to be on ahlp one hour before aalllng. Shlp'a fund $1.60. New-delegate elected. Re­ move clothea from fldley. Delegate to keep potted on allotment arrival datea. AU minor repalra to be report­ ed before final day of trip. Vote of thanka to retiring delegate for iob weU done. USAP 1-41-1137 (Suwannee), March 1*—Chairman, J. Johnion; Secretary, C. McDanlel. No beefs. Everything running amoothly. No overtime aheeta. Crew keeping overtime on scrap pa­ per. Each member to contribute one doUar towards shlp'a fund upon ar­ rival. No letters to be aent to head­ quarters without memberahlp'a ap­ proval. New treasurer elected. Need perculatora for coffee and water pitchers: iron for crew. See Union about tranaportatlon reimbursement. Bed springs bad, need mattresses and lockers. Cooperation urged in keeping bathrooms clean. spraying and feeding - pumps to bo taken up with patrolman. Wiper in­ jured—checking Into marine hoapltal upon arrivaL 'Vote of thanka to stew­ ard dept. for exceUent food. Water rusty—tanks to be cemented and cleaned. Suggestion made to move tv Into spare room. Crew to clean rooms voluntarily. MICHARL (Carres), March 14 — Chairman, W. Bdelmen: Sacratary, S. Bayne. Need weUare cards for mem­ bera. Shlp'a fund SIO.90. Need supply of books for library. SBATRAIN NBW JERSEY (Scatrain), March 13—Chairman, Al Whitman Secretary, B. Hay. Beef about cold cabins. cooperation by mate and. engineers pertaining to repairs. Com­ pany hot cooperating to have bunks fixed to avoid tearing linen, made more comfortable for sleeping. Re­ port accepted. Present coffee pots inadequate—too small. Parts for larger pot not deUvered. Request three cof­ fee pots to avoid spillage. WESTPORT (World Tramping), Fab. If—Chairman, E. McCasksy; Sacra­ tary, C. J. Mitchell. New delegate elected. Everything running smoothly. Cooperation urged to keep mess room and recreation rooms clean. Sug<»s tlon to supply locks for doors on rol'n deck to prevent slamming. WESTPORT (World Tramping), March II—Chairman, B. C. Lynn; Sac­ ratary, R. McCulloch. Ships delegate resigned, due to working hours. Six hours disputed overtime. Three men logged. Bosun injured ffemoved by belic-optef to Royal Na-ral Hospital In ValetU, Malta. Beef about faulty fire equipment, crew, mesaman. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Screen doors need new wire. David Keegan so as to forewarn Seafarers and also to serve as a possible source of information' as to his where­ abouts. The man involved. David Daniel Keegan, sometimes known as Burt Williams, along with two other men, is charged with shooting a farmer, William Edwards, in his Iowa home on February 22, 1954. As Edwards was dying from the bullet wounds, the FBI reports, both his and his sister's plea for medical aid went unheeded. Kee­ gan and two accomplices are ac­ cused of taping her mouth and tying her to a chair while her brother lay dying on the floor. Keegan is a former Navy man and reportedly has expres%d a de­ sire to ship out on several occa­ sions, hence the concern of the FBI that he may be in some , water­ front area as a potential danger to Seafarers and other waterfront workers. He is 40 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches tall with black hair and protruding blue. eyes. The FBI has asked all wgterfront organizations to make known this information and for readers know­ ing of his whereabouts to notify the Bureau. (Normally the coverage of crime events and police reporting is out­ side the regular scope cf the SEA­ FARERS LOG. AB ezceptloB was made in this instance at the re­ quest of the Federal Bureau of In­ vestigation which Is keenly con­ cerned about Keegan's whereaboutsj . M, '• fs 'f.l] •iA WANO PIONRBR (North AllantIC Marina), March f—Chairman, M. VItallli Sacratary, M. Vltalll, Ship's del­ egate elected. Ship's fund S2.30. Con­ tributions will ba accepted to raise funds. 49 hours disputed overtime. Members of the crew to give 90c. each for ships fund to be used for com­ munications only. To see captain about painting and other repairs, also sougeelng passage ways. Ice boxes and mess rooms. Mess rooms, galley, pantry—exterminated for roaches. To see If some members of crew can be put on overtime to help exterminate ship. COASTAL SENTRY (Suwannee), March f—Chairman, M. Machel; Sec­ retary, R. Torres. Ship's delegate elected. Each department to submit list ot items needed for voyage. Sug­ gestion to purchase two irons for crews' use. Donations 39c. and up. eoVERNMENT CAMF (Cities Serv­ ice), March 13—Chairman, J. Chermaslne; Secretary. L. Melanson. Spoke to captain about radio antenna: bosun's mistreatment of deck crew; galley hot water heater: toaster needs adjusting. Some disputed ot. One member walked 6ff ship last trip be­ fore sailing time. Report accepted. Unjustified firing of ch. pumpman to BBNTS FORT (Cities Service), Feb. S4—Chairman, A. Hebart; Secretary, D. Sheehan. New delegate elected. Report accepted. Discussion on proparatlon of food. Help keep meaaroom clean. March 15—Chairman, D. Shaehan; Sacratary, R. Bennatt. No beefa. Bverirthlng running smoothly. New delegate elected. Coffee bags to be used instead of metal strainers. ALCOA CORSAIR (AlcoS), March IS •—Chairman, E. Delanay; Secretary, M. Phelps. No beefa. No disputed ot. A limited amount of cigarettes on board as per purser. Reports accepted. Treasurer will get good movies and keep projector In tip top shape. Books of previous movie director will be carefully checked. Communication regarding payoff read to membership. Personnel leaving ship to see doctor. Ice machine to be fixed. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to baker for delicious bread. All new men and B and C card men to check with boarding patrolman. No cash accepted after bar closes Sat. midnight. LONOVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 11—Chairman, DIAngelo; Secretary, T. Lewis. Good trip. Re­ palra conipleied. To maintain ciga­ rette prices. One member hospitalized at Bremerhaven. New delegate and reporter elected. Washing machine wringer to be repaired. Need new drain hose In washing machine. Deck quarters need painting. Repair list to Ira submitted. Keep bathrooms clean. Need some linen replacements, and additional linen. Longshoreman to be kept out of pantry and messrooms.Natives and peddlers to be kept out of passageways. CITRUS PACKER (Weter.man). March 13—Chairman, J. Dunlopi Sec­ retary, C. Rawllngs. No lumber aboard ship for J>ullding catwalk. Ship's fund S3. Some disputed ot. Fireman requested to report destroy­ ing property in his foc'sle. Fan placed in laundry room. Rotation schedule to be posted for cleaning bathrooms. •t !l". \- -:u FAIRLAND (Fan Atlantic), March IS—Chairman, None; Secretary, A. 'C. Beck. Letter on repair list read.Delegate reelected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. All soiled linen to be turned in. Discussion on food, menus, and cooking procedure: TV. Ship's fund S39. DEL SOL (Miss.), March 3—Chair­ man. J. Johnson; Secretary, W. H. Simmons. Everything running smooth­ ly. Captain would not lift logs. Ill­ ness in steward dept. Vote of thanks t<i pantryman for Job well done. Shlp'a fund S39. Purchased magazines for library. Arrival pool started. Few hotirs disputed ot. Logs to be dlscussed with patrolman as crew feels' they are unjustified. No new lOOs received. Motion that ship be stored for eighty days before aalllng foreign. Vote of thanks to radio operator for a Job well done. Purser must post list of draws and slop chest accounts prior to paying off. Brother requested different and smaller cuts, of meats. Vote of thanks to Brother Joseph W. Stocker for Job well done. ! •x. i 4 PORTO'CAU •t-tii. Ci .11' I. id'V'j 5 <.\ L'L J, 1'>;i. I iiOU �Avrd il, ItSS 3 T'<- SEAFARERS Th& Better T& See With' Save 1,287 From Boats As Horweglan Ship Burns -•fh-h'.-i ADEN—Twelve-hundred eighty-seven survivors of the Norwegian passenger ship Skaubryn were landed here after one of the most remarkable ship rescue operations on record. Only one man was lost after the ship, carrying a load of im­ tunately, the seas were calm at migrants to Australia, caught the time, a big assist In the suc­ fire some 300 miles off the coast of Somallland In the Indian ocean. The lone death resulted from a heart attack In a lifeboat. Two rescue ships, the British freighter City of Sydney and the Italian passenger UnefRoma, suc­ cessfully picked up the survivors who had taken to lifeboats when the Skaubryn caught fire as the re­ sult of an engine room mishap. For- ton T SIU HE4UH * Pare ElerM LOG CEAITER 5 WEEKLY ^;^^0^iPf)!4lBE^lEFlT ^AiEprr » . ' If Fi Int'l Trustee Handling All 88 Activity It'a been business as usual for members of Local 88, Masters, Mates and Pilots at the union's temporary offices at 225. Lafayette Street where the local union's trustee. Captain Roy D. Lurvey has been in charge of the local imion's affairs. The group of insurgents which seized control of Local 88's office by force four weeks ago ue still in possession of the premises. State Supreme Court Judge Ben­ jamin Brenner had Issued a tem­ porary restraining order against the insurgent group after they seized control of the offices at 105 Washington Street ordering them to vacate and turn over the union's propel^, records and assets to the trustee appointed by the Interna­ tional MM&P. The Insurgents won a stay of the order in the Appellate Division, but the stay was later modified to specify that the insur­ gents could not spend any of the local union's money or in any way disturb the union's property and records. This week trial began back on the State Supreme Court level on a petition for a permanent injunc­ tion against the insurgent group. At the same time, the trustee Is askin;g the Appellate Division to lift its stay so that he. can take over the local's regular offices. In the interim, all union business is being transacted at the Lafayette Street office by virtue of the fact that the contracts of Local 88 with Atlantic and Gulf District operators are Aigned in the name of the Internatiohal union. The completeness of SIU protection for the health and well-being of Seafarers was demonstrated last week when the SIU Welfare Plan added a new benefit, free eyeglasses, ef­ fective June 1 of this year. With the addition of this service, every possible personal medical need of a Seafarer is now taken care of in one form or another by the Plan and by the Public Health Service hospitals. The PHS set-up, as Seafarers know, provides both out-pa­ tient and in-hospital medical, surgical and dental care for Seaf^ers. The Union Welfare Plan has covered the rest by providing $21 weekly hospital payments for as long as the Seafarer is hospitalized, by setting up diagnostic health cen­ ters to detect and prevent Seafarers' ailments, by supplying free of charge such special aids as wheelchairs, artificial limbs and other devices where needed, and even by providing enter­ tainment for hospitalized /patients through regular movie showings and delivery of reading matter. The very survival of the Public Health hospitals in the face of repeated attacks by powerful forces determined to destroy them can be attributed in large part to the successful efforts of seamen, working through their union organizations. In this area of protection, the Seafarers Welfare Plan began back in 1950 with a modest $7 a week hospital benefit. The growth of the Plan in this respect, and in other welfare areas as well, is a favorable indication for the future. it t> t> US ^Sweetheart DeaP The United States, which has always boasted of its concern for wages and working conditions, finds itself way out on a limb at the current UN conference on sea law. It stands alone of all major nations in defending the cut-throat, low wage, tax-dodging operations of the runaway-flag ships. It is no credit to the Administration that it has gotten itself into this embarrassing corner. The fact remains though, that this country "asked for it," by preposterous leniency toward American shipowners who evade all the laws and standards simply by transferring title to their ships. Among these com­ panies are several industrial giants in the steel and oil indus­ try who see nothing wrong in tax-dodging. ^ For the last few- months, there has been much public furore over the ethics of the trade union movement, and much indig­ nation over "svveetheart" deals and other undesirable prac­ tices. But if there ever was a "sweetheart" deal, it is the one Uncle Sam has pulled off with the runaways. Perhaps as a result of the pressure being placed on the US by its closest allies, some steps will be taken to restrict the shenanigans of the runaway operators.. Such restrictions, would win back friends for the US abroad and be Orie of the biggest boosts ever given to thd tJS merchant marine. A Federal District Judge has or­ dered the reinstatement of an em­ ployee who was fired from her job for testifying before an Investiga­ tor of the US Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Judge Thomas Madden ruled that Equit­ able Beneficial Life, Health and Accident Co. of Camden, N. J., violated the Fair Labor Standards Act in discharging former clerk Mrs. B. Linthlcum after she talked to the Department's investigator. He ordered her immediate rein­ statement to her former job, or the payment of $1,000 in lieu of re­ instatement. t The AFL-CIO Executive Commit­ tee has called upon Congress for an Immediate eight billion dollar tax cut to help end the business recession. "Trends since February indicate that unemployment is even higher" than it was last month and forecast a continued worsening of the economic picture. The call came shortly after the Senate acted on the second major anti­ recession bill, a measure calling for an additional $1,500,000,000 in highway funds to the states. Ad­ ministration experts are also con­ sidering a $1,850,000,000 housing bill, but are awaiting unemploy­ ment figures for March. 1" t 4" t. ^ t- The Teamsters Union, apparently standing In for the ousted Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union, lost to the AFL-CIO American Bakery & Confectionery Workers in a series of NLRB elections cov­ ering 11 plants in four southern states. The collective bargaining election Involved locals which had voted to shift from the expelled Bakery Union to the ABC. The elections covered seven plants in Memphis; one in Jackson, Ten­ nessee: Clarksdale, Mississippi; Winston Salem, NC., and Little Rock, Ark. The Teamsters received only 35 out of the almost 800 votes cast. The AFL-CIO Laundry and Dry Cleaning Union will be formed at a convention in Washington on May 12-14. The new union Is designed to replace the Laundry Wprkers International Union which' was ousted from the Federation for cor­ rupt leadership. The new Union, which represents about half the membership ef the old group, was formed from the Laundry Workers Council composed of directly affil­ iated locals that left the ousted unit. A call has been sent to some 75 locals representing between 50,000 to 60,000 members to( take part In the convention. cessful rescue operation. The 9,876-ton Skaubryn was jampacked with Immigrants from Eu­ rope headed for a new life in Aus­ tralia. It had left from Bremerhaven and the majority of its pas­ sengers were German and Scan­ dinavian. The City of Sydney was first on the scene and soon found itself packed full of survivors like a sub­ way train. When the Roma arrived,' a second transfer was made from the rescue vessel to the more spa­ cious Italian liner. The rescue was all the more re­ markable in that It took place In an area which Is relatively lightlytraveled by merchant ships. Australian Government repre­ sentatives are arranging for em­ ergency transportation for the Imjnigrants. One load of 300 passen­ gers were taken on by the British liner Orsovia last Sunday and others are leaving Aden as soon as shipping can be found for them. The Skaubryn, still afire, sank after an attempt by a British navy frigate to take her under tow. •J--- j M Lunch Hour? Not Ih Open Shop State SAN FRANCISCO—The effect of a "right-to-work" law on a work­ ing girl was clearly demonstrated to a member of the Department Store Employees Union while working in Arizona last year. Miss Leona Wolf, a salesgirl, re­ cently returned to work in a San Francisco specialty shop under the standard union contract. She works a five-day, 40-hour week at $1.60 an hour, plus commissions and overtime. The union contract pro-, vides for paid vacations and holi­ days, a welfare plan and job secur­ ity. But this was a far cry from working under Arizona's compul­ sory open shop law. From April to August, 1957, Miss Wolf worked in three stores In Phoenix, Arizona. In her first job she was paid $40 a week for 45 hours. When she was made as­ sistant manager she received a pay boost, to $50 a week, but was hit with a six-day, 48 hour week. Her lunch period was 20 minutes and there were no relief or coffee breaks. Having had her fill there. Miss Wolf went to work In a "class" women's shop where the lowest priced garment was $22.50. Condi­ tions were better there, she said. Her lunch period'was a half-hour. A coffee break? "You are in Phoe­ nix now and we make our own rules. If you take a coffee break, don't bother to come back," she was told. In her third job. Miss Wolf was an assistant manager, or buyer. But she had to put In ten hours a day, six days a week with a half hour for lunch. In addition to this, she had to close out difficult sales for the other girls, did janitorial work and was buyer for several other departments in the store. Labor unions throughout Cali­ fornia are uniting to defeat a pro­ posed right to work bill In the com. Ing elections. They are urging their members to register for the pri­ mary election next month. •^1 i:-' �raiw'Tiralf* SEAFARERS HI, DadI Now on the Steel Scientist, Steve Pitiolc is shown trying to raise a big grin from Steve, Jr., one year old, when he was home in South Amboy, NJ, a lew weeks ago. Mae's Back In Top Shape After Lay-Up With a good galley gang, a 21" television set, an outdoor radio rig for hot weather and a little shoreside pleasure thrown In, the SS Mae is back in shape after a five-month lay-up. Ship's delegate Willie Morris has also come in for his share of com­ pliments on "an outstanding Job" In the delegate's spot plus yeoman service as a master electronic tech­ nician. Besides handling the beefs, Morris keeps the TV and radio in top condition, and rigged the radio with an outside speaker for the fantail that's a "godsend in hot weather," says L. B., Bryant, Jr., ship's reporter. . In the culinary department the combined efforts of Guy Langley, chief cook; J. B. Harris, 3rd cook; Jerry Ange, crew messman; Purvis Parker, pantryman; Carney the steward and the rest of the gang are keeping the ship in good spirits. "Another thing I would like to mention in particular is that no one has fouled up due to a little shoreside pleasure," he said. The crew added condolences,for Brother Parker, whose mother died, and thanks to the skipper for making arrangements to have him get off at Miami as he could rush home. USPHS HOSPITAI. NSW ORLEANS, LA. John W. BiKwood Simon Morris Claude Blanks W. Murray Paul Catalano Michael Muzio Cloise Coats Francesco J. Natale Michael Darawich WiUiam NeUon Roscoe Dearmon Dominic J. NeweU Harry Emmett Rogers A. Perry O. E. Ferguson G. A. Puissegur J. F. Fltzpatrlck Randolph Ratcliff Benjamin Foster Allen Ritchie Adelin Fruge Charles F. Roth James C. GUsson Edward Samrock Leon Gordon Harold Scott Hebert Grant James Shearer James E. Guy C. D. Shively JuUus D. Hals James A. Slay Raloh Sturgls Wayne F. Harris George Huber Louis Suslovitx James Hudson Nicholas Tala Robert James Charles L. Terry Edward G. Knapp Gerald L. Thaxton Antoine Landry Lucien Theriot Leo Lang Ferdinand V. Vigo John Linn James E. Ward D. HcCorkindale Clifford Wuertz Alexander Martin Demetria Zerrudo Jerry MUler Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY J. Garcia H. Shockley D. Furman L. Rhino L. Cutlerez H. Simmons W. SneU H. AU C. Reyes J. Bass J. Pineiro J. Breen J. Valentin F. Rasheed E. Halslett J. Adams F, X.ago C. Douglas R. Hernandez R. Carey I. Sieger R. Roddick V. Remolar P. Heulu E. TireUl E. Rivera G. Silvertsen F. Fulford F. OntlaUey C. Howard W. HarreU M. Slovik BELLEVUE HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY John F. LaughUn USPHS HOSPITAL FIRST AVE., NEW YORK. NY S. Legayada USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Ludwig Krlstiansen Lewis R. Akins Manuel Antonana Kenneth Lewis EUdio Aris Patrick McCann Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGuigan Melvin W. Bass Herbert C. Mclssac Leo Hannaugh Linzy Bosley James F. Clarke Joaquin Miniz W. P. O'Dea Juan Denopra C. Osinski John Driscoil George G. Phifer Fabin Furmanek WUUam Rackley Odis L. Gibbs Joseph M. Gillard Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick G. E. Shumaker Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Harry S. Tuttle Antonio Infanta Pon P. Wing Thomas Isaksen Claude B. Jessup Dexter Worrell BAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NT Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. C. Barrineau Jr. Frank T. Campbell Claude L. Bibb John H. Sykes Francis J. Boner USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger Charles T. Nangle P. N. Hierro J. S. O'Bryne George A. HiU Frank S. Payior R. A. Kongelbak Laron A. Ready Jerald W. McClure H.'J. Schreiner F. B. McCollian Lewie A. Wllkerson USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Elmer G. Brewer Jimmie Littleton Monroe C. Gaddy James T. Moore USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TBNN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. George B. Dunn J. A. Wehe Arthur A. Furst F. S. Payior J. W. Walte P. N. Hierro USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence Andersen Harold J. Pancost Woodrow . Meyers A. J. Paneplnto W. E. Orzechowskl ' Paul W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. WUliamson VA HOSPITAL BROCKTON. MASS. Richard AdeU VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN, VA. Joseph GUI VA HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Thomas W. imUoa USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Clifford Brissett Augustin G. Oporto Francisco Bueno Marius Rank Peter DeVries Alexander Rever Clarence Gardner Stanley Rodgers James Haynea Charles E. Rogers WiUiam HarUove Calvin Rome Alejandio Lopes James T. Smith Harry Muches Caudemcio Tiexis Clarence Murray Albert WUUs Frank Nappi MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno trsPHS HOSPITAI. GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Nelson Norwood , John W. Graves Clarence R. Oakes S. A. Moustakis USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Hubert Clements Vincent L. Tarallo William S. Costa Joseph Thomas Thomas Lowe Friends and shipmates of Seafarers in the hospital are urged to write or visit them at the earliest opportunity. There's nothing a hospitalized man likes more than a visitor to break up the monotony of the day. Public Health Service Hospitals have liberal visiting hours and personal visits are always welcome. If you can't visit, drop your hospitalized shipmates a line. During the week ending April 5, the SIU Welfare Plan paid $4,977 to some 200 Seafarers in the hospital during that period. This brings the total of hospital benefits paid to Seafarers since the start of the Welfare Plan to $1,289,926.50. All Seafarers in the hospital more than one week who have the basic seatime requirements—one day aboard ship in the last 90 days and 90 days in the last calendar year—are'eligible for the $21 weekly benefit. Payments continue for as long as necessary. (Note to hospital delegates: Many of you are already sending re­ ports to the LOG. It would be appreciated if all of you would keep the membership informed, via the LOG, of all the news.) 'Sea-Spray' Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY ' -By Seafarer 'Red' Pink I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please jut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) V.v:w", • I #' ||.y; S^.V'.: • -• m STREET ADDRESS ....... CITY ...:ZONE ... STATE .... .... ... •ro an old tubserlbar and hava a ehanqa of addrast, piaaio qivo your former address below: ADDRESS o. • W ••••••'• a A • • CITY -0 e • ........ZONE.... ST^lTE'- '.. a a' •» a • . V Just horn* from a tix-monfh trip and all you want to do it wptch » To the' Editor: While oh a trip to Africa I had my eyeglasses stolen. For­ tunately I had an old pair, though they were good for dis­ tance only, not for reading. On arrival in New Orleans on Feb. 6, a shipmate, C. Braux, recommended ^an Optical com­ pany on Common Street, where he said he had been a regular Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor'for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. customer for 20 years. He also wanted to send a pair of glasses to be repaired; So I rushed there by cab, took the eye examination, tfrdered a pair of glasses that would cost $35 plus tax, paid a $5 deposit and left Braux's glasses for re­ pairs. I explained that when we arrived back in New Orleans we would leave the same day for Africa. I got them to give me a phone number to call in case it was a Sunday so I could still get the glasses. They gave me what they said was the owner's number and said she would come aiid get the glasses any­ time. We arrived back in New Orleans on Monday, Feb. 17, and were to sail that same day at 10 PM. So I got a cab and went to get the glasses. Braux's glasses were ready but mine were not. Someone in the office made the remark that on account of the small deposit he had held the order up. He said they hadn't expected me back al­ though I had left glares to be repaired for a customer they'd had for 20 years. Of course, nothing had been said about the deposit^when 1 originally made it. Well, I told him I needed the glasses badly and he promised to have them ready for 5 PM. Since I would be working, he said he'd have the young lady in the office bring them to the ship by cab. When I got back to the ship I notified all the guards to be on the lookout for her and to send for me. At 8 PM I tried to geL-the oyvner on the phbnO, got no an­ swer and called the optical store. The porter answered and said everyone had left by 6:30 PM. We left at 10 PM without the glasses. The store has my $5 deposit and I'm out over $3 more for cabs and the phone, and all I've received Is a runaround. I'm writing this so maybe someone else won't get stuck the same way by this outfit. S. T^Bntler (Ed. note: No need to worry with new SIU eyeglass bene­ fit. See page 3.~) HoW's Shipping? Look At Payoffs TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you Mr ^ Gets Runaround Over Eyeglasses mm IN DRIDOCK i:!": h: • April 11, IMS LOG To the Editor: We hear on the ship and in the hiring hall how tough ship­ ping is. But has anyone ever stopped to think for just a mo­ ment how it works out? Just for the heck of it, let's take my own case, based'oh the form W2 income tax statements I received from the companies I shipped for last year. • ' I i • I I• I II M' I I 'Tm ji "B" seniority man, so I cannot ship as fast as a Class "A" man lior can I remain on a ship as long as an "A" man. After one trip 5r 60 days I have to get off and try to get another ship under the shipping rules. Last year, I ipede $4,100 in wages, plus $125.06 from the Union for vacation time. This is a pretty good yearly salary if you stop to think that many men do not earn that much in a year. But let's break it down some more, just using my wages. Now let's say I worked 52 weeks lastyear, five-days a week. Do you know how that would have^ worked out? Or if I add my va­ cation money to this, how that would work out? I would have made each week for 52 weeks $84.50 (assuming two weeks off for vacation—Ed.). This is a better paycheck than most New Yorkers make. But here's the rub. I didn't work 52 weeks last year.-I only worked 186 days last year, which, is six months or 26^ weeks. In other words, for "working 26Vi weeks, six months or 186 days, or however you want to divide it,, it comes to almost $169.00 per week. That's a damn good week's pay by any standmd. I like being a sailor and an SIU man, but best of all I like what I earn as a result. J. M. E. (Name withheld) - I 4 ft Maternity Pay Makes Big Hit To the Edltw: -1 wish to thank the Union for the maternity benefits we re­ ceived for our son, Hal. We really enjoy reading every issue of the LOG. We have two sons and I hop? someday they will become members. My husband is the night cook and baker on the Azalea City and can be home every couple of weeks or so. The kids always look forward to meeting the ship. Mni. Carl I. Capper (Ed. note: Mrs. Copper's lat­ est arrival^ Hal, xoaa born De­ cember 15, 1957.) $ J, 3) Seeks Payment Of Money Owed To the Editor: I would like to thank ali per­ sons who helped me in my time of sorrow after the loss of my beloved husband, Travis Bell. Especially thanks to Charles Kimball, SIU patrolman at the Houston hall, who was most kind. He advised me on what steps to take. Travis and I had been enroute from Alabama to Hous­ ton when he passed away March 20 in Eunice, La., from a heart., attack. The SIU and all its per­ sonnel are wonderful, and no praise is too great for them and the assistance of the SIU Wel­ fare Plan. At this time I would also like to ask the many brother seamen who owed TraVis money to please get in touch with me so we can pay our various deftts. This is especially for the Seafar­ er from Mobile who was on the Gateway City with him late in 19^6 or early in 1957 and to those who were on his last trip on the Del Santos, which paid off in New Orleans March 11, There are others too numer­ ous to mention. There are al­ ways unpaid bills at a time like this. God bless a Union as strong as the SIU. It truly brought many untold blessings to both Travis and I. I feel sure all brothers who owe money'to him will respond. My address is 7124 Avenue F, Houston, Texasi Mrs. Travis Beil ' •I' ••• •> �SEAFARERS Alril ll, IMS r»f TUrteui LOG Logbook: Calcutta And Return By Seafarer BUI Padyett "Departing from New York during the heavy snows of early December last, the Steel Surveyor has just completed her usual nm to the Near and Middle East, with Calcutta as the far terminus of the voyage. Approximately three weeks were spent in that port, enabl­ ing the brothers to become^ more acquainted with the Egypt. The messhalls were set up a prohibition city. However, a ways of India and, for the old­ with .Christmas trees and the day beer permit, a huge and Impressive Twd Calcutta women give each other the high-sign on the way to market. "Our stay here was marked by ; . . a pall of smoke , from native cooking fires," and perhaps as much smoke from the cheroots even the women (above, right] seem to favor. er hands on this run, to renew friendships of many years' stand­ ing. During the eastward Atlantic crossing the heavy mid-December seas slowed the vessel and she wore south toward Madeira before resuming her course to Gibraltar, where bunkers were taken. While off the coast of Algeria, proceed­ ing to Beirut, Lebanon, ~the ship was bUBced several times by warplanes patroiling for suspected munitions carriers. "Christmas Day was spent be­ tween Beirut and Alexandria, Sliip's reporter Bill Padgett (left) and Howard "Sweetwater" Deitch, oiler, pose amid maze of pipes in their domain on the Steol Surveyor. Padgett sails as a fireman. At right, Indian boatman haul prim­ itive two-piece fishing craft from water. When big ships are in, waste dunnage thrown over the side b their main crop. Padgett supplied the pictures along with the account of the voyage. OCIAN EVA (MUrnims), March V— Chairman, H. Schwartu Sacratary, W. Andarton. Ship to be fumigated. To see about new waihing machine. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), March S —Chairman, S. A. Orady; Secretary, C. A. CraMraa. Kvarythiag running amoothly. S10.4e in ahip's fund. Soma diaputed ot. Ship'* delegata elected. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate. Men doing sanitary work to keep gear to one side of passageways. Discus­ sion on delayed sailing and arrival pooL ALAMAR (Calmar), March g^halrman, A. Mlchaltkli Sacratary, W. Blloer.' West Coast store list cut down by company's New York office. $30.04 in ahip's fund. One man hospitalized in Astoria. I,ockers to be buiit In lower port passageway far deck dapL suit cases and spare gear. To arrango steward dept. foc'sles to base crowd­ ing. To have food .table in recreation room removed and aU tables covered with formica. To hava drains instaUed in crews mess and pantry; ta hava timer on washer repaired. disputed ot. Members reminded that there is no smoking anywhere on deck. Ship received compliment from Coast Guard at Hawaii and Japan as cleanest ship to hit port. IDITH (Bull). March 14—Chairman. O. NIsssner; 3scr>}sry, J. Byfn*. Showers to be repaired. Sliip's dele­ gate elected. Request for better grade of Ice cream and more rye bread. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Sne Job. ROBIN LOCKSLBY (Robin). Pebniary 3S—Chairman, J. Bracht; Secre­ tary, R. Baker. Deck depL walked off ship at Lourenco Marques because of NMU bosun. Fireman missed watch at Capetown. To see why fresh fruit and milk were not adequate in Africa. Members requested to take clothes ALCOA RUNNER (Alcea), March IS —Chairman, F. Robortsen; Sacratary, R, Hall. No transportation given to brother sent to hospital with pneu­ monia. Reported to San Juan hall. Vote of thanks to new crew mess and pantri^an for service and cleanliness rendered. New reporter elected. Ship's fund S7JS. HaU to be notified when repairs not completed end of trip. Discuasien en baker not carrying out orders .and quality of baking—to be referred to steward and patrolman. BALTORI (Ore), PeSruary 3S — Chairman, L. W. Sallaser; Secretary, N. D. Matthay. One man hospitalized in St. Thomas. One man missed ship in Baltimore. Repair lists turned in and repairs to be - done as soon as possible. To see patrolman for library. S6JKI In ship's fund. Some disputed ot. To see bos'n for windchutcs. Members requested to save coffee for watch: clean pantry and recreation room after using; donate money to steward for ship's fund. • DEL MUNDO (Mlsslsilppl), March f Chairman, R. Hancock; Secretary, L. Franklin. Ship's delegate elected. IBverythlng runiilng smoothly. No beefs. out of the dryers more quickly. Re­ quest that linen be changed more frequently. To sea patrolman Shout bad food. DEL CAMPO (MItilitlppI), February 33—Chairman. H. M. Karlsen; Secre­ tary, C. P. Breaux. All brothers re­ quested to keep noise down around gangway while in ports. Restriction in Petro Congo still pending. S18.70 in ship's fund. Suggestion that beer and shrimp be procured and available for get-together parties in some of the African ports. Arrival pool for benefit of same. C S NORFOLK (Cities Service), March 4—Chairman, P. Hammel; Secretary. B, Nielsen. One man hospitalized in Singapore. Vote of thanks to officers showing movies. Captain appreciated remarkable speed with which crew undocked ship in Ras Tanura (dock was on fire). S26.06 in ship's fund. Everything, irunning smoothly. STEEL KINO (Isthmian), March 3— Chairman, R. Nielsen; Secretary. P. S. Howe. Everything running smoothly. SIO in ship's fund. Crews mess- and pantry to be sougeed.' Members re­ quested to keep quiet in respect for men off watch sleeping. To keep nativee away from water cooler. Mem­ bers requested to dress properly when ciiiei'ing messhali. . C S MIAMI (Cities Service). March S —Chairman. A. Jantv Sacratary, J. Lefco. Three men missed ship in Bawalli ette man paid off. lOnutes ot previous meeting to be paated en buiietin board in ship's lounge, gome care of. Talk rei safety meeting. Ship'e fund S19.98. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Motion—rating of carpenter and maintenance be eliminated as it involves two Jobi being done by one man. Take better care of washing machine. Talk on ahip's fund for beaefit sf new crew. Crew warned about going topside. Keep messroom clean. March IS—Chairman, H. Ouynon; Secretary, H. Cardas. One man len in BA. No beefs, few logs. Discussion on launch service. Talk on safety meetings. No action since last meet­ ing. Ship's fund $11.68. Few hours diluted ot. Reports accepted. To accept Alcoa Pioneer resolutiona re­ garding Welfare Plan as published in LOO. Prepare arrival pool for ship's fund. Suggestion that fruite be colder for supper. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food, eakea and service. ORION PLANET (Orion), March 3— Chairman. F Van Dusan; Secretary, R. Perry. Matter of travelers* checks and exchange rate settled since last meeting. S12.75 in ship's fund. Sug­ gested that deck dept. get proper and safe tools, also that steel coal scoops not be used for mucking. One man demoted to wiperr-referred to patrol­ man. Some disputed ot. Vote of thanks to crews of the Robin Line. To etiv about stores not beitig up to standarda. DRL ORO (Miss.). Feb. 34—Chairman, - J. Cheshire; Secretary, H, Berdes. One._man hospitalized at Bantos—Vnkm aettfied. Crew warned about performing^ All alcfc-men taken FAIRFORT (Waterman), March S— Chairman, w, McBrlde; Secretary, W. O'Connor. Ail repaira to be taken care of. Few loga. Ship'e fund $17. Two replacements. Notify union re: LOGs to Seamen's Club in Pusan. Sugges­ tion to put wages in escrow for all raembera in ail conlpanles. especially •mall enes. No LOGs sent to ship. Lock laundry in port. Veto of thanks to steward depL for Job well done. Beef regarding raise—notify head­ quarters. MAR (Bull), March 13—Chairman, W. Morrli, Jr.; Sacratary, H. Camay. Short talk on delegates' duties. Let­ ter on local events sent to LOG. Ship's fund $13. Some disagreements con­ cerning engineers—worked out satis­ factorily. Discussion concerning TV and unkeep. Upkeep to be paid from fund. Vote of thanks to steward dept. STEEL ARCHITECT (Ixthmlan), March 9—Chairman, O, Tonley; Secrstary, B. Shulffr Ship to be fumi­ gated for roaches. Some disputed ot. Discussion on cleanliness of ship; medicine chest; psrmlis sailing more than 68 days. SHINNBCOCK BAY (Vorltas), March 4—Chairman, W. Rhone; Sacratary, J. FSaiiiMrv'. Discusaioa OS -^tei short: age. 17 hours diluted ot. Motion to have inztructiona posted as to proper use of washing maifillno. Need more books for library. Men urged to be quiet while men sleeping. Discussion on amoimt of money drew. Vote of tbifuiks to atewazd dept. for Job well passed in gala holiday tradition. Five nurses, nuns of the Holy Fam­ ily Order, enroute to Karachi and Bombay, decorated the saloon messhali tree. "Following Alexandria came the Suez Canal passage From our Port Said mooring, not far from the Canal headquarters building, only the sliclitest signs of last year's warfare could be marked. The famous Johnny Walker sign still - stands, enlivened with neon lighting. The statue of De Lesseps, builder of the Canal, was missing, of course, having been overthrown at the ifane of the. troubles. Most of the evidence of devastation has been completely cleared away. "New Year's eve found us in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, about 50 miles from Mecca. As the foreign ships in the harbor whistled in the New Year at midnight, police de­ scended In force upon the docks to silence the unseemly racket. Ap­ parently the Inhabitants of Jedda, not understanding the cause for celebration, had become alarmed. "The weather becoming milder, as we cruised southward through the Red Sea and into the Gulf of Aden, movies were shown on deck. A fine screen was made by marlinspike-wielding brothers and slung abaft the midship deck hous­ ing. "Our next port of call was Kara­ chi, Pakistan, thence down the In­ dian coast to Bombay, like Jedda, done. Vote ot confidence to ship's delegate. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), March 22—Chairman, W. Hall; Sacratary, R. Hannibal. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund $94.49. Reports accepted. To See patrolman for stores to be put aboard on Monday. Discussion On pension and welfare plan—90 days. Need new antenna for TV. Deck dept. to handle linen and stores more care­ fully. STEL^(. ABB (Isthmian), March 14— Chairman, J. Cummins. Repair list made up. New washing machine or­ dered. Few bccGh—to be straightened out at payoff. Ship's fund $19. Few houra disputed ot. To obtain new lockers for deck dept. Steward to put out better variety of night lunch. WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Fann.), March S—Chairman, M. Badger; Sec­ retary, J. Hagy. No ice cream, milk, oranges aboard this trip. Ventilators need greasing. Water cooler leaks— needs repairing. Need fans. Check requisitions for food stores received on west coast. ELIZASBTH (Bull), Msrch 24—Chsli^ man, M. Santiago; Sacratary, H. Dombrewskl. New mattresses needed, steward to bs notified. Beef to bo settled at pay-off. New delegate elected. Some disputed ot to be set­ tled at pay-off. Discussion of pension plan. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), March 9 —Chairman, E, Moyd; Secretary, T. Navarre. Collection made for brother. Ship's fund $181. New delegata elected. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcaa), March 9 —Chairman, A. Abrams; Sacratary, N. RIdgaway. Ships' fund $29.19. Ship must be clear before docking. Laun­ dry must not he used for washing of mops and garbage buckets. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), March 33—Chairman, J. Duniap; Sac­ ratary, C. Rawllngs. No lumber aboard for building catwalk aft. over deck cargo. Ship's fund S3. Disputed ot. Fliemaa subjected to report for destroying property in foc'sla while -intoxicated. Fan placed in laundry room. Weekly cleaning of water closet on crews deck to ha dona in rotation. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (CSb Jan. 4—Chairman, F. Hsmmal; Sacra­ tary, W. Maaro. Ship's fund $28.46. One man paid off under mutual con­ sent in Yokosuka. He was replaced by zh SIU sasB. FILTORB (Ore), March 19—Chair­ man, M. Jones; Secretary, R. Carreway. BAG men must leave ship after SO day* or moro aboarO. Men leaving Miip must not tlo up wadiing machino. Beef about oating utenaila. document resembling the Bill of Rights, is procurable from the port chaplain at the Seamen's Club. Foreign seamen are permitted something like nine bottles of beer over a week's period . . . No hard stuff available. "After Boinbay, we stopped briefly at Colombo, Ceylon, the town of star sapphires and a wel­ come selection of imported beers . . . Then on to the Mouths of the Ganges after crossing the Bay of Bengal, up the Hooghly River, and so to Calcutta. "Our stay here was marked by the infiltration of carbon dust from cargo unloading operations, and a pall of smoke from native cooking fires. We had docked in Kidderpore, a waterfront section of teem­ ing humanity. As we left Calcutta, while at anchor in the Hooghly awaiting favorable tides, river pi­ rates carried about 100 feet of mooring cable off the stem. The following night a second attempt at pilferage was made, but the vandals were repulsed witii a welldirected firehose. "St. Valentine's Day found the Surveyor again in Colombo, where bunkers were taken aboard and departure made the same day for Suez, a return visit to Alexandria and home . . . After bucking rough head-on seas for much of the west­ ward crossing, the ship arrived in Wilmington, NC, one day behind its original schedule." such as only one spoon and knife left in pantry overnight. Shortage of fresh fruit and not enough cote to go around. EVELYN (Bull), Feb. 2S—Chairman, C. Hantlay; Secretary,- R. Daugi««, Purchase of checkers and cribbage made. New delegate elected. Steward requeits all brothera to turn in soiled linen. Repair lists turned in from Boca Grande. FELTORB (Ore Navlg. Co.), Feb. 11 —Chairman, D. Starling; Secretary, R. De Bolssltre. New delegate elected. Shower head in deck maintenance room and ports in wipers' room to be fixed. Heat to be sent through ven­ tilators. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), March 23—Chairman, B. Wallaca; Sec­ retary, e. Krelsa. Ship's delegate missed ship in Texas and quartermas­ ter missed ship in Texas City. Elimi­ nate the required one day in ninety to bo eligible for welfare benefits and extend it to one day in six months. Ship's delegata to see patrolman about getting air conditioner for messhali, also if hot Plata can ha obtained for messhfilL JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), March 17—Chairman, C. Colin; Secretary, R. Maldonado. New delegate elected. Have all repairs checked before aianon. See patrolman in regard to all repairs. Vote of thanka to steward. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), March 23—Chairman, C. Rufi Sacra­ tary, O. Matterson. Dept. delegates to make up repair list and turn in to •hip's delegate. No one to sign new articles until beef ia squared away with company. Headquarters and Wel­ fare notified, two members hospi­ talized. I.etter to J. Algina explaining the bad need of fumigation. Ship's fund $12. donations will be accepted at pay off. Few hours ot disputed. All men leaving ship to strip bunka and leave clean focT for replacementa. Ship's delegate to contact ch. eng. in reference to oily shower water. Vote of thanka to steward dept. throughout trip. MAXTON (Fan AtlanHc), March 3— Chairman, R. Matarangolo; Secretary, F. Brody. Men who missed sliip to be reported to patrolman. Ship's fund $19. Need better Jama and fruit drinks. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. Suggestion to have Phil Reyea board ship. INES (Bull). March 14—Chairman. B. Holt; Secretary, L. Savior. To con­ tact union about i-alMistsuca sai lodg­ ing. Purser (dalma meals only. Ship's fund SIS. Fund at Phila. union hall $33. Spent for TV repaira. Report accepted. Caicck parts tor waahins maehlna. Cota to ba ordared for next trip. Vote of thanka to atoward dept. �-nn Vngrteea SEAVARERS Keeps Camera On Standby LOG sni HAIL DIRECTORY SlU, A&6 District t:: li ^r'- v- Back working full time with the pots and pans instead of the cam­ era, Seafarer William R. Cameron still managed to-get in a few snaps of his shipmates on the Alcoa Pennant. The represenfation here (I to r) includes A. A. Abroms, Jr., chief electrician; D. B. Dees, AB; F. A. Pehler, bosun; J. A. Olsen, AB; William Smith, OS. BALTIMORB 1316 E. Baltimore St. E^arl Sheppard, Asent EAatero 7-4B00 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Aeeat Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthewa. Agent CaplUl 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES, La. 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-S744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 3-1784 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2150 NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Llndsey WiUlama. Agent Tulane 8636 NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. J. BuUock. AcUng Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1638 PUERTA do TIERRA PR .. 101 Pelayo Sal CoUa. ^ent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO .... 450 Harrison SL Marty BrelthofL Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH....; 3 Abercom St. E B McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE . 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA . 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CalU .. 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4tb Ave.. Bklyn. SECREH'ARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J Alglna. Deck W. UaU. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan. Joint SUP HONOLULU...... a6 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 311 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND. CelU... SIO Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANasCO 450 Harrison St. ^ Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON... S05 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK. ... 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 PORTLAND Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND......734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT.... 1038 3Td St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857. DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone; Bandilph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO . . 3261 E. 02nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 BimFALO. NY The trio in the Pennant's galley is made up of William H. Hamby, 2nd cook; Cecil H. Martin, chief cook; and Faustino (Franic) Orjales, galley utility. Cameron was working as a photographer at Brookley Air Force Base outside of Mobile for 22 months. LOG-A'RHYTHM: The Aggressor g'/.r-'. Im'- By John Wunderlicb One, two. One, two. 1 Marching on the move. Eyes reflecting greed in stonelike masks; Glittering brass, jet somber atmosphere. / One, two. ' One, two. • Marching on the move. Brilliant blue steel in 'naked bayonets; Freedom is forgotten, lust of blood prevails. Marching on the move. One rifle. One shoe. One, two. One, two. Marching on the move. Their strength makes right, to break all opposition; Death to freedom lovers, abolish all sentiment. Marching on the move. One, two. One, two. All silence. So quiet. No more maching boots. Their leader departed, disorder in the ranks; An ending, an exit. Judges take their stand. No more marching boots. Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 128Mi HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 : 634 St James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WnXIAM 408 Simpson St. Untvlo Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE ...103 Durham St Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 817tk Conuorant Si. EMplre" 4531 VANCOUVER. EC.. 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebeo 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario .... 53 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 8ault-au-HateIot Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WlUlam St. NB : ox 2-5431 MONTREAL Miami Makes A Clean Sweep V Making • good name for themselves wherever they go. crewmembers on the super­ tanker Cities Service Miami re­ port a clean sweep at Hawaii and Japan on Coast Guard in­ spections. Ship's secretary Alex Janes says the Miami has gotten compliments from the Coast Guard as one of the cleanest ships to hit port in both plues. The inspection rating was 100 percent in Hawaii, he claims, and you can't do much better than that. April 11, t*n Quits Bauxite For PQ Run To the Editor: As crews change from time to time on a freighter, so do the runs made also change. This is what is happening to the Alcoa Planter on her present voyage. The dirt and dust of the baux­ ite run is being left behind for a change. The expression "Hey, mon" heard In Trinidad will be replaced by "Baksheesh, sahib" in the Arabic countries. Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR' ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Ibis voyage will take us through one of the most tense areas of the world today, through the Suez Canal and on to the Per­ sian Gulf nations of Iran, Iraq and Arabia. Though this will mean new ports for some of the crew, many have made this ruii be­ fore. Accordingly, we have a good supply of grits, rice, red beans and turnip greens aboard so the boys from Mobile will be kept happy in the food depart­ ment, at leak. The Planter has been char­ tered for five to seven months. This trip is to the Middle East and after that is anyone's guess. About 80 percent of the crew stayed on for the long voyage and all is running along smooth­ ly. It looks like a good trip in the months ahead, witii the delegates on their, toes and good cooperation with topside. All in all, this is a clean ship and a good Union crew. Zee Young Ching Ship's reporter . $• t> ' SlU Scholar Graduates Soon To the Editor: Time files, as everyone knows. It's been three years since my son, Lembhard, won an SIU scholarship award in 1955, and now he will be graduating from college in June. He is at La­ fayette College, Easton, Pa. He already had a year's cred­ its from . City College, New York, when he won the scholar­ ship, so he had a good start. When he graduates this sum­ mer, he. is expected to go on for two years into the Navy. Then he will probably go on for graduate study, but that is still far into the future. We are especially proud of him as he has been very suc­ cessful on the school debating team and has made the "Dean's List" for honor students for the . third time. The following is a ' letter announcing this honor . from the Dean of Students: "It gives me great pleasure to inform you that your son has merited inclusion on 'The Dean's List' as a result of' his excellent work during the regu­ lar semester. This represents an earned distinction of which you may well be proud. "All students on this list have complete the recent term with an average of 85 or better. ; I congratulate you on his suc­ cess." We are very proud too that the SIU made all this possible. Cleveland A. Howeil Feeding Is Key To Happy Ship To Editor: There's more to the idea "food for thought" than we real­ ize. That was the case when sohae crewmembers from the Kyska, Jean Lafitte and Choctayv got to­ gether at the Swan Island ship­ yard in Oregon some time ago. It was a good chance-for old shipmates to visit each other and see how things were going on the ships. A reunion is a fine thing to watch and it is most interesting when one occurs among seamen. Everything gets a working over, but foremost, even more than the ladies and the favorite bars all over the world, are the dis­ cussions about food. " -Food is a key item aboarh ship and invariably the talk shifts to who is the best baker or cook in the SIU until you wind up almost with a culinary "Who's Who" of the seven seas. Then follows the greatest trib­ ute that a steward departmefit can get. When a good seaman says a-cook is really a cook, or that steward is a real steward, etc., that's the supreme stamp of honor. The dessert of these mouth­ watering conversations is nearly always the same: What ships are good feeders, etc. You can't get away from the fact that good food properly prepared and served is as important as any­ thing aboard ship. A badly fed man is just not as efficient as the guy who's well-fed. A ship's plant can't run properly without an abun­ dant supply of clean and proc­ essed fuel oil, lubricating oil and water for the boilers. It's as simple as that. It is a little different for other humans who work ashore and qaiu choose their restaurants. , The authorities on the subject of life at sea (not the hair-rais­ ing magazine novelists, mind you) are the men.who must live on a ship with thousands of miles' of watery wilderness around them. How they operate and how their morale is de­ pends largely on what and how they eat. It's a point that can't be stressed too often. William Calefato/ �SEAfAkERS r LOG Page Fifteea Two Lads With The Roving Sye Co. Ships Certified n»« deathi of the following Seafareru have been reported to the Beafarert Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is belny paid to their henefMariet. Obert J. Morgan, 64: Brother Morgan died on January 4, 1958, in Galveston, Texas, from a '-hing ailment. He became a full member of the Union on Novem­ ber 23, 1938, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Morgan is survived by bis brother, Albert Morgan, of Azusa, Calif. Burial took place in Lake View Cemetery, Galveston, Texas. Union on May 28, 1951, and sailed in the steward department. Brother Stevenson is survived by his wife, TiUcile Stevenson, of Mobile, Ala. Burial took place in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. 4^ 4^ ^ Elwood E. Van Nienwenhnise, A6: On March 5, 1958, Brother Van Nieuwenhuize, of Galveston, Lauderdale, Florida, from a res­ piratory aliment. He became a full member of the Union on Apiril 1, 1944, and Was sailing in the deck department Brother Van Nieuwen­ huize is survived by his wife, Ruth Van Nieuwenhuize, of Galveston, i » » . ^ .Ignatlna Torre, 48: On Deciember Texas. He was buried in Grove 15, 1957, Brother Park Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. .Torre died from • jj, ^ natural causes in 6 tat en Island, Thomas Moneho, Brother NY. He became a Moncho died on full member of March 9, 1958, In the Union on the USPHS Hosp­ July 19, 1949, ital, Staten Is­ and "was sailing land, NY. Death In the engine de­ was due to natpartment. Brother tural causes. He Torre Is survived by a sistef, Mrs. became a full Mmrion Torre Dupree, of Tampa, member of the Fla. He was buried in Myrtle Hill Union on Novem­ Cemetery, Tampa, Fla. ber 27, 1942, and sailed in ^the deck department. Charles A. Stevenson, 44: Brother Moncho is survived by his Brother Stevenson passed away on wife. Rose Moncho, of Brooklyn, March 8, 1958, in Mobile, Ala. NY. Burial took place in the US 'Death was due to a heart aliment. National Cemetery, Plnelawn, He became a full member of the Long Island, NY. EVERY SUNDAY vi/if ; I I DIRECT VOICE I DRDADCAST I I to SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUtadPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- fVEBY SUNDAY, I42Q GMT (11:20 EST Suaday) .i'y. Wra-S9, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan, tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-es, 15850 KCs Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Ctflbbean. West Coast tif South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-95,15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean aYcai North Atlantic, European and US East Coast 'i' Showing off their smiles for oil the young ladies ore Nicky Potavono on the left and John David Mitchell on the right. Nicky, who lives on Staten Island in NY, is the nephew of Seafarer Tony Pisano. Although only two and one-half years old, John David, son of Seafarer David Mitchell of Tampa, Fla., cuts a fine appear­ ance with his sport jacket and bow tie. Art (Tony) Comman Robert S. Fanington It is urgent that you contact Please get in touch with Alden Gould, Jr., PO Box 43, Norfolk, Mary Cornman, 3119 Baldwin St., Mass. He is anxious to hear from Los Angeles 31, California. Tele­ phone CA 2-8978. you. 4, 4 ^ Leonard A. G. Smith Your wife would like you to con­ tact her at 35 Oak Street, West Haven, Conn. % % % WUliam Berry Please contact Mrs. Anne Belle Wingo, 111 W. Whitney Dr., Hous­ ton 18, Texas. % % % Edward Lee Woods Your mother, Mrs. Harry Goff, would like you to get in touch with her at H21 N. Eye St., Tacoma 3, Washington. t i t John W. McCauley Mrs. Maude Kincaid is holding important mail for you. Contact her at 120 Welborn Circle, Easley, South Carolina. fSf ii> i> Nicholas F. Verbanae It is important that you contact your mother at 2171 N. 36th St., Milwaukee 8, Wise. i 4^ % Robert (Bobby) Ray P:q>e Get in touch with your sister, Mrs. Earl K. Boggs at 1916 Grant Rd., Halethorpe 27, Md. a- .4 4) James Anstin Brodus The LOG office is holding your vaccination card from the SS Seagarden. Please contact us concern­ ing It Meanwhile/ MTD /Round-The-World JAFireless Broadcasts ConHnue ... Every Sunday, 1915 GMT <2:15^ PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCa Europe and North America , . feii' j" f. J' ^ WCO-16908A KCs East Coast South America 4 4 4) Clayton Frost Get in touch with Mrs. M. C. Hayman at 117 Milby Street, Houston 3, Texas. You stayed at her room­ ing house in March, 1956. 4 4 -4 Tony Liparri Get in touch with Stephen Sopko, 321 Thompson Ave.; PO Box 55, ClaJrton, Pa. Phone BElmont 38983 collect Every Monday, 0315 GMT <10:15 PM EST Sunday) 0BAPARSR^ Mim/YORK 675'-#AvCr iHmiikm i2i66.tnaMit!e •m Gary James Allen, born January Denise Aida Rivera, born Janu­ 26,1958; to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran­ ary 31^ 1958, to-Seafarer and Mrs. cis J. Allen, Baltimore, Md. Robert Rivera, Jersey City, NJ. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Sheila Ruth Skinner, born March Xaviar Valentine Bisin, born February 14, 1958, to Seafarer and n,' 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Simplicio Bisin, Baltimore, Russell L. Skinner, Houston, Texas. Md. Latest figures show SIU fam­ ilies have received $635,000 in benefits for the. 3,175 children bom since the start of the ma­ ternity benefit payments in 1952, In addition, SIU families have received over $79,000 in US De­ fense Bonds from the Union, with each bond In the baby's name. The $200 maternity benefit was the first of its hind in the maritime industry. It is apart from the hospital, surgical and medical coverage given Seafar­ ers' families by the SIU Welfare Flan. Parents of new-born Seafar­ ers' children who are interested in showing off the new addition in the SEAFARERS LOG are in­ vited to send in a family photo if they haven't already done so. All photographs will be re­ turned after use. 4 4 4 Pat Joseph Monardo, bom March 17, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sylvester Monardo, New Orleans, La. 4 WMM 81-li037.5 Northwest Pacific (Continued from page 3) "labor relations" specialist, also believed that they could get the NLRB to rule that Robin ships were incorpoiated as individual vessels in a fleetwide Mooremack unit, despite tbe fact that the com­ pany set up Robin Line as a sepa­ rate division, comparable to West Coast Mooremack divisions oper­ ated by the SIU Pacific District. However, the company's plans were stymied when Seafarers clung to the jobs in the face of heavy pressure and the NLRB called for ship-by-ship elections in response to an SIU petition for either a Robin Line unit or shipby-ship vote. On an over-all basis in the fleet, the SIU won handsomely by a vote of 190 to 62, with 188 Seafarers and two NMU replacements voting for the SIU. The ship-by-ship basis favored the NMU to the extent that it won one ship, the Robin Mowbray, by virtue of the fact that 11 Seafarers on that ship were fired and replaced through the NMU hall, and other Seafarers were replaced, in the normal course of events, because of in­ juries or illness suffered aboard the vessel. On a fleetwide basis that ship too would have gone to the SIU. The NMU objected violently to the ship-by-ship election but has shown no signs of standing by its own objections and turning the Mowbray back to the Robin Line unit. SIU BABY ARRIVALS Elisabeth Ann 'Krause, born March 9,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph L. Krause, Baltimore Md. WCO-22487 KCs West Coast South America WMM 25-15807 KCi N Australia ^ O/ifsin 4 4 Thomas Anthony Rocco, born March 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs."Nicholas M. Rocco, Brooklyh, Vote Heavy On Seatime For Sailors SAN FRANCISCO — Balloting among members of the Sailors Un­ ion of the Pacific on the question of reducing the lime of conliiiuous employment on one SUP vessel has reached the half-way mark, and from the number of ballots cast, there is considerable interest on the issue. A total of 2,381 members voted in SUP headquarters and halls throughout the country. More than one-half of these were cast during the first two weeks of the election.Under the proposed change, the continuous seatime on one SUPcontracted vessel would be re­ duced from 12 months to 210 days a year. Also on the ballot is the question of whether amendments to the constitution and shipping rules should only be placed on the regular annual ballot from now on. Voting on the two propositions is the same as on a constitutional amendment and will require a two: thirds majority to become effec­ tive. SUP officials have not made any recommendations on the pro4>Qsed resolutions. ^ N/ii i\ �Z*"''n: • LOG a April 195S • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • ATL A NT 10 A N D G U LF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Claiborne Called 'Hero' By Safety Council^ AMMI t^-r fr--: "ii: ~" t V-'- . The SlU-manned Claiborne has won the*1957 annual award of the American Merchant Marine Institute and the National Safety Council for heroic acts at sea by a US freightship. The )resentation ceremony for the^ ,oint award is expected to be gained a ijeputation as a rescue leld early next month in Mo­ ship when the Liberlan tanker Angy broke in half in heavy seas bile. southeast of Newfoundland. Twen­ Recognition""^ for the Claiborne covered two separate rescues dur­ ty-eight seamen were rescued ing the year. Enroute to Puerto from the foundering stern section Rico last December 16, the ship's of the tanker. Nine others, who lifeboat gang overcame heavy clung to the bow; were lost. The incident last December oc­ swells to pick up a Navy Jet pilot who had ditched his plane after curred east of Great Inagua Island One of twaro^es for which Cloiborno Won AMMI-Notionol Saf*ty Council award was rescuo ofMra^ rdnning out of fuel in a storm. in the Bahamas when the Navy Hon involving crow of SS Perama, a Panamanian-flag ship. The other was the rescue of a downed This is the primary, basis for the pilot, Lt. Cmdr. E. Holmgaard, ran Navy flier. > out of fuel and then spotted the award. However, a year ago, on March 18, the ship also rescued ship as he broke through some the 43-man crew of a sinking Li- overcast. The boat crew ordered over the berian tanker off the Florida side as the plane ditched about a coast. . The AMMI - National Safety half mile from the ship, and lo­ Council "Ship Safety Achievement cated the pilot after he got off a Award" each year is based on flare. The boat had to fight heavy noteworthy acts at sea demonstrat­ rains and swells going to and from WASHINGTON—Nine mord former American-flag cargo ships are abandoning run­ ing outstanding safety practices. the ship but was finally gotten The award itself consists of a spe­ back abroad ai^ter ship headed for away registry in order to get a crack at "50-50" cargoes. Three others switched back to US cial pennant for the ship plus a the lee of the island. — "All in all it was a most success­ registry earlier. certificate of commendation for tors to transfer their ships foreign. Transyork. Several of them arc The "rally-round-the-flag" ful operation," Captain Donald E. each crewmember on the vessel Several US operators, particu­ expected to come back under SIU Bolhuis commented, "and the crew movement has no special pa­ at the time. The actual presenta­ Bull Line, have sharply pro­ contract. tion is being arranged by an did outstaiiding work in effecting triotic overtones, but is strict­ larly tested the "reverse runaway" the rescue and handling the ship' AMMI committee headed by Com­ ly a question of economics. The movement, and the Maritime Ad­ mander S. R. Bross of Alcoa during this critical period. The policy of letting the Steamship. Based on the ship's man most pleased was Commander American operators who originally ministration's sought out the tax havens of Pan­ prodigals back. These companies itinerary, Waterman expects the Holmgaard." In the earlier 1957 rescue, the ama and Liberia in order to bypass contend that the runaways Claiborne will be in Mobile early in May, and appropriate cere­ Claiborne saved all the crew Of American conditions have found shouldn't be"" allowed back to bid for the limited number of cargoes monies are being set up for that the stricken tanker Perama after that runaway registry is no solu­ now available to American ships a fire and two explosions wrecked time. after having milked the runaway Five years ago, the Claiborne the vessel. Salvage efforts over a tion either. route as well. ten-hour period proved fruitless Maritime Mainstay The return of a dozen ships, MOBILE—A considerable when the stern of the Perama be­ Due to the "boom-bust" nature mostly Libertys and V^ctorys, amount of favorable comment has gan settling and she began taking of the shipping industry, the Govmeans a significant boost in the been heard over the proposed eye a port list. She had been carry­ Wnment-eslablished "fair and rea­ US trampship fleet, which had clinic for Seafarers. Most of the ing a cargo of soybean oil. The American Merchant Marine sonable" rates for "50-50" cargoes been down to about 70 vessels. men, especially the old timers, are Institute primarily represents are fo^d to be the mainstay of There is no new tonnage involved. enthusiastic about the benefit and companies under contract to the maritime prosperity today after Ten were under Liberian registry are waiting while arrangements are being made for this port. National Martime Union. It makes all. Nine of the dozen ships in­ and tyvo were Panamanian: volved so. far were formerly Ships involved are the Eva Cyn­ Candidates for the coming local its awards each year jointly with HONOLULU—Members of the the National Safety Council. Other manned by Seafarers. In effect thia, Evaliz, Pacific Star, Pacific and state-wide elections are also Sailors Union of the Paeific are 1957 winners were the passenger then, the "50-50" law has reversed, Wave, Penn Explorer, Penn Mari­ being thoroughly discussed by the now operating out of a new hall ship Excambion and the tanker temporarily at least, a long-term ner, Penn Trader, Penn Voyager, men on the beach here. Intereist here located at 51 South Nimitz Atlantic Engineer. trend on the part of tramp opera­ Taxiarch,^ Transcape, Transglobe, is being focused on their previous , Higfiyiray, between Piers 11 and 12. stands in labor situations. Those The hew hall is also being used by with favorable labor backgrounds the Marine Cooks and Stewards can count on many votes from un­ Union, and the Marine Firemen's ion men in this area.. Union is considering sharing the In the ^meantime, the member­ facilities. All are In SIU Pacific ship here is urged to make sure District. they will be eligible to vote by go-: The new facility has an excellent ing out and registering aS soon as view of the harbor, with large winthey can. dows in the front of the building After leading by a comfortable margin for 11 months in 1957 as the safest fleet in the en­ The Bienville returned to port offering an unobstructed outlook. with her cargo of trailers, consigned A cement porch circles the entire tire US merchant marine, the SlU-manned Alcoa Steamship Company was nosed out by for Puerto Rico still in her holds. building providing comfortable out­ a statistical whisker in the final standings of the National Safety Coimcil sweepstakes. The vessel was unable to unload — ^ door lounging space in good Three lost-time; accidents in * the cargo in San Juan because long­ the month of December in the accident. Six other ships in the Alcoa Pennant and a cut little shoremen there refused to work weather. The facility is now, being 16-ship fleet gave the com­ Alcoa fleet had only one accident finger on the AlcOa Pointer. the ship, contending that trailerequipped with glass-enclosed dis­ pany a final rating of 3.71^ just a each, (he Corsair, Cavalier, Part­ ships will result in the loss of a patch counters for use by the two fraction behind the 3.61 figures ner, Pilgrim, Pioneer and Runner. number of longshore jobs. Mean­ unions, business offices and a cof­ attained by States Marine. Line. while, the government is negotiat­ AU told, the fleet had only 28 fee-room which will be used for The best attainable figure, of accidents during the year aboard ing with the union and the com-recreational purposes as well. course, is 0.00. Three of the shi&s its ships, less than two accidents The Government, noting that pany to try and work out a solu­ Sailors hitting the port have hem in the fleet attained that rating. per vessel, a remarkable achieve­ "the salary is an index of the tion. lavish in their praise of the new No other shipping company in ment in the light of the hazards status that sets off the bona Shipping for the period was a lit­ facilities as a considerable improve­ the competition had less than a faced by the maritime industry. tle on the slow side. But itfide executive from the working ment over the old establishment. 5.00 rating and the industry-wide As an e^mple of these hazards, squad leader," has decided that promises to Improve for the next" average was" 7.30; indicating.that one of the three accidents which it won't consider anyone an ex­ period as the Wacosta and Beaure­ there were only half as much"lost occurred in December was the re­ ecutive unless he earns at least gard ^e to take on full crews with­ time in proportion to hours worked sult of a huge wave sweeping the $80 a wdek. Previously, it was in the next 10 days and about 12 in the Alcoa fleet than in the indus­ deck of the Alcoa Ranger and hurl­ willing to consider anyone an other vessels are scheduled in the try as a whole. ing a crewmember against the executive who made $55 a week. port during the period. Three Ships Accident-Free The vessels calling during the anchor windlass. The deck gaug The action, which resulted from In establishing this outstanding was recementing the anchor chain the recommendation of a Labor past period were the Alcoa Pioneer, safety record, the Alcoa Boamer, spUilng pipes -at-ihe time, a repair Department report, is used as Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Roamer, Al­ Alcoa Polaris and Alcoa Patriot necessitated by a severe storm. a definition to determine who coa CUpper, Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); aU went through the 12-month pe­ The other two accidents were is covered by OT rules. Arizpa and the Monarch of the riod without a single lost time minoc ones: A sprained ankle on the Seas (Waterman). Nine More Runaways Coming Home To Feast On '50-50' Eye Benefit Gels Praise In Mobile I& •'Iv ..r- •. •.K 3 . • ,. A •••'.'•• SUP/Cooks Share Hali In Honolulu Three Alcoa V^eis Accident-Free As Crews Head SIU '57 Safety List ;; Watcfi Out, You May Be An Exec -. • - '^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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 April 11, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CERTIFIED ON 7-SHIP ROBIN LINE SEAFARERS EYEGLASSES BENEFIT OK’D US STANDS ALONE IN UN AS RUNAWAYS’ DEFENDER TEAMWORK SPEEDS CANADA SIU BENEFIT CS REPORTED CONSIDERING ATOM SHIP WIN $55-MONTH BOOST IN WILLIS HIWD CONTRACT NMU’S IDLE MEN BUCKING BIG REGISTER PR STRIKE MAKES TRAILERSHIP RETURN CREW HOLDS SHIPS APART, SAVES TECHNICIAN’S LIFE PAINE, LAST OF COAL CHARTERS, RECALLED EX-DEFENSE DEPT HEADS BUY UP SHIPPING COMBINE HAWK HEADS ILO M’TIME DELEGATION NMU ‘FEAR’ DRIVE, RAID BOTH SET BACK NY HAILS ROBIN LINE VICTORY PORT NEWARK: ALCOA’S CUBURBAN HOME NY JOBLESS $ RISE RETROACTIVE HERE’S HOW TO HANDLE DISPUTED OT, OTHER BEEFS SAVE 1,287 FROM BOATS AS NORWEGIAN SHIP BURNS VOTE HEAVY ON SEATIME FOR SAILORS CLAIBORNE CALLED ‘HERO’ BY SAFETY COUNCIL, AMMI NINE MORE RUNAWAYS COMING HOME TO FEAST ON ’50-50’ THREE ALCOA VESSELS ACCIDENT-FREE AS CREWS HEAD SIU ’57 SAFETY LIST Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/11/1958 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. XX, No. 8 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c928c8455f5631134230b4f8839b4449.PDF bbcd045845efee864e3f498b08c82377 PDF Text Text LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN-ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • THREE SlU FLEETS WIN PHS AWARD Story On Page 3 Dramatizing plight of SIU cannery work!• ers and fishermen, SIUNA Vice-Presi­ dent Lester Balinger (2nd from left> and Calif. Rep. Bob Wilson (right) send off a batch of empty tuna cans to Congress. The emp­ ties symbolize jobs lost via tariff law loophole regulating canned tuna, while allowing unlimited frozen tima imports. Frozen tuna is coming in by the shipload, and is killing off thousands of jobs. Sea Injury Rate Cut 10 Percent^ 57 Totals Show Story On Page 2 • -111 -•JI A rctum to sail-powercd cargo ships dpifffllllly W Om* is proposed by this German design for a 14,000-tonner with mechanized sails on five tripod masts. Sails would rotate on turntables on deck and, without sending anyone aloft, would be set into place, accordion-like, from the center of the mast. Payload would be vastly increased since np fuel tanks or engine spaces would bei npeded, (Story on Page 7.) :V A f Seafarer Jaduto J. Guilles makes a fist to AlliflllGI f speed blood flow as technician John Gerrity at the SIU medical center in Brooklyn prepares to take a blood sample. Guilles visited the center for his yearly medical exam as the SIU Welfere plan facility began second year of operations. It was Guilles' second gorotmd also. The Center has given over 4,000 exams to Seafarers and SIU families in its first year. (Story on Page 2.) • I;!;! �SEAPdREkS LOG Aprn S5. list Seafarers, Famines Get Tegefher Exams Given At SiU Center The SIU Health Cepter in New York celebrated the first year of existence on Wednesday, AprU 16, by starting on a second round of examinations for Seafarers. Seafarer Jacinto J, Guilles helped celebrate the-^' birthday by being the first St. The facilities are maintained in Mobile by Dr. Arthiu* Amendola Seafarer^to receive a second and Dr. Andrew Henderson at 259 annual examination. St (Francis St., and in Baltimore by &v„ ' t' I • •! h - W: . Another entry in the "biggest wave I ever saw" contest has been reported, this one from the SIUmanned Madaket. The Waterman publication "Sea Notes" quotes the Madaket skipper. Captain E. L. Chapman, as reporting a- 7S-foothlgh monster battering the ship and sending water over the ship's bridge. Captain Chapman, who has been going to sea for 33 years, said that the wave was the. ^and-daddy of them all as far all he was con­ cerned. It hit the TOSsel this past winter in the course of a North Atlantic gale. Seventy-mile-an-hour winds piled up l^he gigantic sea and left the ship with two feet of water in the wheelhouse. In addition to sloshing up the wheelhouse, the huge sea demol­ ished all paneling on the weather doors en the port side and flooded all midship quarters,' the main deck, boat deck and cabin deck. Water poured into the engine roinn through the' shelter-'deck doors and through ventilating trunks and skylights and had some of the gang grabbing for their lifejacketa before they learned the nature of the sudden deluge. Back in January, 1953, the SIUmianned Steel Artlsaq ran Into some heavy seas in the course of a Tropical typhoon and arrived in ' Manila with her booms bent out of line. However, In that instance, the major damage was caused by extremely high winds. Altogether, In the first year of Dr. Oscar B. Camp at 1739 Etitaw its existence, the New York center Place. Each center is only minutes offered 3,681 examinations to away front the' SIU hall in that Seafarers and 402 to members of city. Appointments for examinations Seafarers' families. Additional ex­ SfU cafeteria at headquarters is meeting place ior old shipmates. aminations have been given in cen­ are arranged through the SIU Wel­ Pictured are Seafarer Rafael Vidal and his wife Blanca and son ters opened at later dates in three fare Sex^ces Department in each Rafael, Jr. Seafarer Juan Burgos, right, joined this Vidals for other ports—^New Orleans, Mobile port, often on the same day an some lunch. and Baltimore, with all the out- exam is requested. ports now. offering .examinations for wives, dependent parents and children of SIU men. The practice at the centers Is to give examinations once each year. Where a Seafarer is found to need treatment he is referred to the Public Health Service hospital and More evidence that the SIU's joint safety program with its contracted employers is pay­ then asked to return to the center ing oiff has been offered by the 1957 report on maritime accidents compiled by the National within three or six months, depend­ Safety Council. The Council report showed that, there has been a 10 percent decrease in ing on his condition. ^ — — The New Orleans center was set shipboard accidents in 1957 on-^ up the last week of December, deep-sea American-flag dry- which cause so many bruises, bums avoid changes in levels ... in step­ 1957, with the Mobile center fol­ cargo and passenger ships and lacerations. Narrow vertical ping from one area to another . . . lowing a week later. The most re­ which are privately-operated. While ladders to machinery flats . . . are "In the furthei Interest of easier cent center in Baltimore was inau­ figures are not given separately common hazards. Machinery lay­ and safer handling we suggest the gurated on February 3, under the for SlU-contracted companies. In­ outs should be smoothed even to use of aluminum Instead of steel direction of Dr. Oscar Camp. Al­ dications are that the SIU safety the extent of having to steal a little for (watertight) doors . . . Light­ though they were established on a program made a significant con­ cargo space . . . the black gang de­ weight refrigerator doors should temporary basis until permanent tribution to the over-all Improve­ serves head room and elbow be standard practice on all reefer room . . . boxes specified for new construc­ Seniority Appeal centers can be set up, the out-port ment. facilities offer the same preven­ The decline In the dry-cargo "The time to get proper ladders tion . . ." tive and diagnostic services as the and passenger, section of the In­ Is In the design of the ship. The Berry also urged shipowners to Board Moves The Seafarers Appeal Board SIU center In New York, including dustry is more impressive In the location should be selected so that enlist the services of safety in­ head-to-toe physical check-ups plus light of the fact that It was greater the . ladder can have an easy pitch spectors who niake trips on com­ Which makes rulings on Seafar­ complete laboratory. X-ray and than the drop-off for all shipping. . . . non-skid treads are certainly pany vessels and watch fire and ers' seniority status, has moved cardiograph servicfs,. Tankers showed no change from essential . . . ladders should1 head boat drills, inspect safety gear and its office to 106 North Jackson Street, Mobile, Alabama. Any In the majority of the 3,681 ex­ the previous year, (although tanker from one place. to another In a enforce safe practices. aminations given at the Brooklyn accident rates are much lower straight line, avoiding the doubling- Joseph S. Blackett of the Grace correspondence pertaining to Line, under the heading "Fleet the Board should be directed to cUnlc to Seafarers, a clean bill of over-all) and there were sharp In­ back technique . . . ,. this new address. . "Every effort should be made to - (Continued on page 7) health was given, the men being creases In accidents on inland waterways and on barges and tugs. •+ told to return In one year for an­ The industry as a whole registered other check-up. However, among the examina­ an eight percent decline. As was reported in the last issue tions, the center has detected a of the SEAFARERS LOG, the Al­ number ot ailments which Seafar­ As was predicted in the SEAFARERS LOG of February 14 and 28, NMU President Jo­ ers were unaware of or which had coa Steamship company was the gone unattended. These include le.-.der in the SlU-contracted group seph Curran has fiip-flopped on his "no slatfe" announcement and named a full slate of such conditions as diabetes, hernia, with only 28 reportable accidents Curran-backed candidates in the NMU elections which are currently tmderway, after hav­ thyroid conditions, varicose veins, in- the 16-ship fleet throughout the ing- asstired the NMU mem--^" ulcers, dental cavities, various eye year 1957. Three ships, the Alcoa bership that he would not in­ a - vice-presidenOy on the Curran out with a slate and pin-point who ailments, high blood pressure and Roamer, Alcoa Polaris and Alcoa volve himself in suppprling slate, is dismissed by Curran as the opposition is. related cardiac conditions and some Patriot, all went through the year candidates. follows: "I certainly would not sup­ The distribution of the Curran active and Inactive tuberculosis. In without a single lost-time accident. The announcejnent of the Curran port an incompetent person of Joe Slate, coinciding with the start of 'Design All Important such Instances the procedure Is to slate came in the fom of a leaflet Dunn's character . . " the voting, now enables Curran to refer the Seafarer to the USPHS Meanwhile, a meeting of the distributed by the "Committee for Curran's action in naming a slate add to his list of purge victims, in each port or to a private physi­ marine section of the National the Administration" which is what in the same breath with a dis­ with Dunn' as the chief target. cian. The majority of these "walk­ Safety Council In New York last ^e Curran slate calls itself. claimer that he is putting out a Others who prostrated thelnselves ing ailments" can either be ar­ week heard shipowner! representa­ slate is an attempt to reconcile two before Curran in the past and did In the leaflet, Curran writes . . . rested or corrected and the Sea­ tives forcibly spell out their re­ directly opposing positions—a long­ his bidding at every turn are also "I do not intend to put out a slate, farer returned to work In short sponsibility to design, build and time project of the NMU president due for axing, among them Roland but If I was going to put out a slate order. maintain ships with safety in mind Carvalho, the NMU's Norfolk In New Orleans, exams are being as the operators' contribution to it would not be difficult for me to in many areas. agent pick the candidates . . ." Curran Stated At Convention given at the center headed by Dr. reduction of shipboard accidents. Arthur N. Ifouston, at 912 Union In an address to the group, Richard then prpcceds to name a eomprete The original "no slate" position " Carvalho, in fact, was one of the W. Berry, president of the United lisiing of all his selections run­ was taken by Curran at the conclu­ noisiest pro-Curran adulators and ning for top NMU offices includ­ sion of the last NMU convention anti-SIU mud-slingers, particularly Fruit Company, said in part: ing secretary-treasurer, vice-presi­ and was greeted by loud applause during the height of the American ". . . Safety is not the exclusive national representatives, and by the delegates. It is now seen as Coal beef when Norfolk was the April 25. 1958 Vol. XX. No. 9 responslbUil^ of the sailor and I dents, candidates for all the port agent a maneuver to_^oke out the op­ key port. However, his adulation would like to outline.... some con­ positions who he has selected for position and get it to take a stand of Cnrran and his characteriution tributions that the naval architect his slate. on controversial resolutions- and of the SIU and other AFL-CIO and shipowner may make. In the Heading the list is Steve Fedproposed referendum items such as maritime onions as "weasels," design stage what is done""or not PAUI. HAUL. Seerttary-Treasarer done with respect to safety is us­ eroff, running for secretary-treas­ a dues Increase; extended vacations "phonies" and "stnmblebunfs" ap­ parently wasn't good enough to HcBBiaT BBAHB. Editor. Brnfjum SEA- ually there or not there for the urer against Curran's number one for NMU officials; a laudatory res­ MAH. Art Editor. BBUCAX ABTHUD. IRWIN entire life of the ship. That'i purge target, vice-president Joseph olution on the NMU's attorney, save his skin. SnvACX, Ai. MABKIN. JOHN BRAZII.. HERCarvalho'a indignation at Cur­ MAM MAKUR. staff Writer*. BILL MOODY. where safety really begins . . . Dunn. Curran makes it clear Fed- Herman Cooper, for supposedly CtUf Area Repretentativ*. > more effective results can be ob­ eroff is his hand-picked chojce by leaving NMU policy-making to Its ran's lack of gratitude appears In and^ a constitutional the April 10 "NMU Pilot" when he PobllRhad bIwMkly at tha hssdauartan tained by concentration on the declaring ". . . we sought a good officials •f th* SMfarart Intamafienai Union. At­ problem of making the ships and candidate to run for the position of amendment calling for iess-fre- declared In a letter to Curran that lantic « Oulf Dlitrlet, AFL^IO. «7S Fourth Avanuo Brooklyn S2, NV. Toi. HYaeintb ships' work of themselves safer ... secretary-treasurer . . . and we quent conventions; it . . . "sounded to me that you MMS. Biitarod aS cacond clasf mattor "... A great deal of attention found him in the person of Steve Once the 'opposition had been were quite convinced that the same at tho Pott Offico in Brooklyn. NY. under Act ot Aug. 14. ms. . ... is necessary to avoid project­ Federoff.'? smoked out and lured Into running old Blackle Carvalho that had trav­ ing valve stems, 'landwheels, pipe Dunn, Vlho Was hand-picked by against Curran's hand-picked stal- eled the route so many 'times, with flanges and aU other pieces'-.' . . Curran two yeais bacSfor^ .warts,-the-next step-was to come (Continued on page 15) Carog, Passenger Ship Injury Pate Cut Ten Percent In '57 h' By Monster 75-Ft Wave Wo Slate' Cur ran Picks Slate SEAFARERS LOG ills I �SEAFARERS Pag* Hire* LOG Three SlU Fleefs Win PHS Awards Three SlU-contracted companies have received citations from the Public Health Service for having top-notch sanitary conditions aboard all of their vessels during the year 1957. The awards were given to Seatrain Lines, Ore Steam­ ship Company and Calmar"^' to perfection as one could get." qualify in 1957. The 128 companies Steamship Company. For The spokesman. Silver T. Martin, own and operate more than 1,000 the Ore Line it was the presented the PHS citation to John interstate and US foreign trade L. Weller, president of the com­ vessels. pany, in New York last week. The* Fleetwide citations, which were Ore and Calmar awards will be started by the Service in 1955, are presented late next month. given to companies with five or In accepting the award, Weller more vessels. The ships are put emphasized that cooperation from through a vigorous examination by Seafarers aboard the Seatrain the Service in seven general areas: ships, as well as from other ship­ potable water, wash water, swim­ board and shoreside personnel, was ming pools (on passenger ships, of the key element in maintaining course), waste disposal, vermin con­ President John L. Weller of Seotroin Lines (right) is congratulated Seatrain vessels in top-notch sani­ trol, food sanitation and ratproofby Silver Martin of USPHS on winning special citation for fleeting. tary condition. wide sanitation record in 1957. Seatrain was one of three SlU SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul While a good number of the 168 companies which won the award. The presentation was at a Hall, in remarks made at the award items checked are structural and luncheon held by Seatrain in New York last week. Ore and Calluncheon, said the award reflected mechanical equipment, many items mar awards will be made next month. Seatrain's wholly-professional ap­ concern the creW, with general liv­ proach to shipping operations ing conditions and food handling which has resulted in an efficient playing the major role. SlU Files Reply To Curran: and pace-setting merchant fleet In addition to checking on proper service down through the years. food stowage and refrigeration" The SIU, he said, is always inter­ aboard the ship, the inspectors ested in maintaining sanitation on check to see that the vessel has an board ship as part of its program adequate waste disposal system, for good working and living condi­ that all living quarters are clean •Acting on membership authorization, the SIU forwarded 11 pounds of indexed docu­ tions for Seafarers. and that all drinking and eating ments and records to AFL-CIO President George Meany in answer to a complaint by NMU As an indication of the stiffness utensils are thoroughly washed and President Joseph Curran regarding the SIU's loan to the Arnold Bernstein shipping interests. of the sanitation award require­ cleaned. ments, PHS representative Paul Negligence in any one or two The package, including a The potential for the touristResnick reported that only eight items alone, Resnick said, could re­ single-spaced, 20-page state­ CIO Ethical Practices Committee, class operation scheduled by American-flag operators out of 128 sult in the vessels falling below a the NMU president characteristi­ ment detailing the SIU's posi­ Bernstein is indicated in US companies in the Atlantic-Gulf and rating of 95 and the company's be­ tion and a bound supplement of cally refrained from filing a formal Passport Office figiures for pass­ New England area were able to coming ineligible for the citation. ^0 exhibits, some covering SIU complaint against the SIU and port applications and renewals contract reiations with Bernstein even obscured his role in the mat­ for the first quarter of 1958 as far back as 1941, was received ter in reports to his own member­ compared to a year ago. De­ at AFL-CIO headquarters in Wash­ ship in the "NMU Pilot." His spite the current business re­ ington on April 14. Further dispo­ charge covered the "interesting cession, applications and re­ sition of the NMU president's news" that the SIU membership newals are up 20 percent over meetings in all ports had author­ 1957 and will probably continue charge is now awaited. ized $500,000 loan to the Bern­ Meanwhiie, work on the first stein Interests in December, 1956, t^climb. Bernstein ship, the converted and iater voted ap additional $250,Aside from US Lines' monop­ Mariner-ship Atlantic, is being 000, if and when needed. oly for transatlantic travel on WASHINGTON—^Although the union has refused, to file rushed to completion. The Atlantic American ships, the field has Both of these transactions had the necessary affidavits required under the Taft-Hartley Act is scheduled to enter transatlantic long been dominated by foreigntourist-class service on May 22 been' a matter of public record, at fiag: operators. A new German before it can be placed on the ballot, the Retail Clerks Inter­ : from New York. She is the first the Federal Maritime Board and vessel patterned after the Bern-, national Union is faced with 4 new US-fiag vessel in this service other agencies, for weil over j stein ship, the SS Hanseatic, is National Labor Relations breakers would be allowed to vote,. in 20 years and reportedly has had year. entering the trade in August. Board action compelling it to but striking members of the union "sellout" bookings for her maiden The stage was set for the Curran go through a collective-bargaining would be barred, under provi­ charge by a planted story in the sions of the Taft-Hartley Act, voyage for some time. iiciy in the "Pilot" some days after election. Although a member of the AFL- "New York Herald Tribune" on the he had filed bis complaint with However, the setting of an elec­ There has been Increasing use of loan transaction. Five days later, President Meany. tion is being delayed by a tem­ this Taft-Hartley provision in re­ the same newspaper carried a sec­ Curiously, the NMU president's porary court order won by the cent months. ond planted item detailing the action in this instance, as in the union. The NLRB order directed a sin­ NMU charge down to the exact efforts to upset the clear SIU vic­ The unusual NLRB action, which gle election among employees of Ethical Practices Code provision tory in the Robin Line voting, fol­ overturns ten years of its own three Toledo, Ohio, department on which it was based, although the same pattern. In the Robin precedent, would place the clerks stores, although the largest of there still bad been no public dis­ low union on the ballot in an election them, LaSalle's, is being worked closure of the telegram Curran had case, NMU objections to the Na­ in which a large number of strike- by strikebreakers. The order came tional Labor Relations Board cer­ sent to Meany on the subject. after a petition filed by the three tification of SIU bargaining rights stores. The formal SIU reply to the on Robin ships were based, as SAN FRANCISCO — Following charge, supplemented by the vari­ The employers have been nego­ up a recent agreement to provide ous exhibits, many, covering Uur- Federal Judge Sidney Sugarman tiating with the Clerks Union as a noted, on nothing "more than the quarters for • retired West Coast ratt's own, statements in the single unit. They have asked for an seamen at the Marine Cooks and "Pilot," noted that the APL-CIO conclusion that, because it (NMU) election on that basis evidently lost, the Board ignored tl)e record." Stewards Training School in Santa Ethical Practices Code had never believing that the votes of the ap­ Curran applied the same reason­ Rosa, the member unions of the been intended to cover such trans­ proximately 370 strikebreakers at SIU Pacific. District have worked actions as the Bernstein loan. •It ing to the Bernstein loans, adopt­ BOSTON—Four tugs had tP LaSalle's would give them a ing the^ spurious view that there out what they believe will be an cited the pattern of other AFL-CIO was something "unethical" about work more than an hour to free the "no-union" majority in all three ideal set-up. unions' support for business enter­ the loans, simply because the SIU SlU-manned Royal Oak after she stores and result in breaking the Plannecf as a joint vehture by prises to maintain or increase em­ was involved. ran aground in the channel be­ union. LaSalle's. is owned by the MFOW, the MC&S and the ployment opportunities, a position The SIU answer noted that while tween Houghs Neck and Peddocks Macy's. SUP, the project will be inaugu­ which even Curran supported pub- the loan to Bernstein had long Island during a snow storm last The Clerks have held off filing rated with four or five SUP units been a matter of public record and week. The vessel had been fighting the non-Communist affidavits re­ patterned after ones already in well-known to the NMU, the NMU her way through strong winds and quired by the Taft-Hartley law in operation in Seattle, Portland and Make Checks made no complaint about it until high seas towards the Cities Serv­ efforts to forestall an election on Wilmington. The other unions will shortly before the first Bernstein ice docks at East Braintree when the above basis. In the past, the Te'SIU-A&G' shortly follow suit. The existing vessel was due to go into service, she hit the mud bank. There was no Board has held that unions not fil­ dwellings are located in (HT near Seafarers mailing in checks its sole object being to kill off op­ damage reported and the vessel ing the affidavits could not appear SUP port halls so that oldtimers or money orders to the Union position to the present US Lines' made her own way into port after on an NLRB election ballot, a find­ are able to keep in touch with old to cover dues payments are monopoly in this trade. The NMU's being freed. ing which has been reversed in this friends and the seafaring life. Each urged to be sure to make all of demand that the loan be withdrawn Shipping for the port has been instance. of the efficiency units contains a them payable to the SIU-A&G was intended to accomplish this fair. Port Agent James Sheehan The last major use of strike­ kitchen, living room and bathroom, District. said, although there was only one breakers to vote a union out of a end. fully furnished with all necessary It was pointed out that US Lines, vessel, the Council Grove (Cities plant took place at the O'SuIlivan Some Seafarers have sent In gear. long under contract to the NMU, Service) paying off and signing on Rubber Company. A management checks and money orders in the If the planned units prove suc­ names of individual headquar­ was the only American-fiag ship­ during the period. In transit were petition in that instance resulted in cessful, more will be put up at the ters officials. This makes for a ping operator to oppose Bernstein's the Robin Goodfeliow, Robin Trent, an election in which strikebreakers spacious MCS training center to problem in bookkeeping which entry into this field, a position Robin Sherwood (Robin); Bradford ousted the United Rubber Work­ accommodate m^n who qualify can be avoided if checks are which it made clear at Govern­ Island, Royal Oak (Cities Service); ers. The union had represented upder the Pacific. District Pension made out to the Union directly. ment hearings on Bernstein's sub- Alcoa Partner (Alcoa) and the Ideal employees of the company for sev-" eral years. \ X (WaAerman). , ' Plan. T -III • I I I' I '1 I iT rr I T second straight year that a ci­ tation was awarded. The ci­ tations are granted to a com­ pany when every ship in its fleet achieves a rating of 95 percent or better from the Service's, inspec­ tor during its annual sanitation check-up. No less than 168 items are checked in assigning the vessel its rating. While the PHS does not give a breakdown of the vessel's ratings between 95 and 100 percent, in Seatrain's case a PHS spokesman in­ dicated that the Une came as "clbse Raps Attack On Bernstein Order Union On Ballot Despite Affidavit Lack WC Unions Building For Retired Men Royal Oak Runs Aground, Freed M �SgAFAREttS NY Boosts Canal Plans To Montreal WASHINGTON —Port of New York interests have asked Con­ gress to authorize a survey for de­ veloping a new 450-mile inland waterway between New York and Montreal. The proposed route, which would involve dredging the waterways to a depths of 14 feet, would replace the 1,700 mile run between Montreal and New York via the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. The proposed route as report­ ed previously in the LOG, would use the Hudson River, Champlain Canal, Lake Champlain and the Richelieu River in Canada which flows into the St. Lawrence at Sorel, about 46 miles northeast of Montreal. Spokesmen said the proposed waterway would provide for a shorter and more direct route for shipment of bulk materials from Canada to the US; stimulate the economic development of the Hudson and Champlain Valleys; and provide a link between New York and the St. Lawrence Sea­ way. They also said it would aid other Atlantic ports and attract heavy industry to upstate New York. l:f: UAYf $ Cut Keeps Metal Plant Open BRISTOL, Pa. — Members of Local 130 of the United Auto Work­ ers employed by Kaiser Metal Products Co., in Bristol, Pa., have voted to accept a wage cut and forego certain other contract ben­ efits in order to keep the company's commercial division open. The workers had twice voted down the 17-point survival program given by the company as a "must" to keep the plant in operation. But the membership asked to have an­ other vote and approved the agree­ ment, 750 to 150. The main points of the program are the reduction of night pay in­ centive from 15 to 12 cents, the elimination of pay to imion offi­ cials for union business done on company time and an alteration of the seniority system to allow greater latitude in shifting jobs. Ss;:; ' I.. r^: |!^:':.v.V ••,:Sfp.;;: • /t .'-. •' Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card Is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their Inoculation card when they jtay 09 may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on tor another such voy- •f*. 4pni w, m SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO ROARR From April 2 To Aiprif 15, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting systepn for SlU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job group and port, including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming Jnto port to register can pick their spots by checking the "registered on ttie beach" totals alongside the shipping totals. These detailed repoHs were designed on the bads of member­ ship suggestions ashore and from the ships. In the near future, SIU . shipping will be reported in the LOG by ratings, in the same fash­ ion. Comments and suggestions on this procedure are always wel- come.) SIU shipping fell off somewhat during the past period, but the figures still revealed a healthy ratio of jobs available compared to the number of men registered on the beach. Three SIU men were shipped for every eight top seniority men on the beach. Even at that rate there bould be a complete turnover of class A men on the beach in 5-6 weeks. (The latest comparable NMU figure was three men shipped for every 19 top seniority men still registered on the beach.) ilespite the dip in SIU shipping, the totals for class A men apd class B men registered on the beach also declined, due to routine re-registra­ tions, hospital cases, deaths, retirements, men shipping out of group and similar causes. Overall, a total of 763 jobs was shipped, and there were 2,051 class A men registered on 'the beach at the end of the period. Of the jobs shipped, 291 were in the deck department, 255 in the black gang and 217 in the steward department. The registration for the period was 1,007. . Four SIU ports showed Improved shipping over the previous two weeks, and three held steady with no markejl change either way. In­ creases were reported by Tampa, Mobile, San Francisco and Seattle, while Norfolk, Savannah and Lake Charles stayed "as is." The rest declined. The seniority breakdown lists a rise in class A jobs shipped to 70 per­ cent of the total. Classes B and C fell to 21 percent and four percent respectively. Five ports shipped no class C men at all. The bulk of the C jobs shipped were in the engine department. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . New York: Should improve .. . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Is slowing up . . . Norfolk: Steady; Angelina's still in Ify-up . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair . ; . Mobile: Fair; Maxton, Warrior may crew up . . . New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Houston; Still good .. , Wilmington: Very quiet. . . San Francisco, Seattle: Fair. D£CK DEPARTMENT Ragistered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ...... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle .. GROUP 2 1 4 7 15 29 8 10 11 36 4 8 1 1 2 3 4 16 20 11 1 10 27 13 6 4 3 11 5 6 Registered • CLASS B 1 3 0 12 3 8 0 1 0 1 5 2 8 V Sj 11 GROUP 1 2 0 4 0 1 0 1. 3 4 0 5 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 5 3 7 3 1 0 3 6 0 7 0 3 4 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 2 1 ) 1 1 11 22 11 6 3 2 18 5 4 9 3 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 9 18 17 10 12 1 « 3 10 3 14 0 0 1 1 5 1 7 1 2 Shipped CLASS 8 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 ' 0 1 0 2 o 1 4 1 0 4 0 0 0 = 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 GROUP 3 1 2 0 0 0 7 .0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c 0 0 3 0 .0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CLASS A B 3 - 1 44 9 11 1 27 12 13 11 2 0 0 4 27 8 39 4 10 1 9 27 1 0 7 0 10 5 C 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP 1 2 7 12 80 137 9 19 37 72 5 4 9 2 3 8 26 32 60 28 17 4 16 30 7 15 18 31 11 15 All 4 54 12 40 24 2 5 37 43 11 36 1 7 15 3 1 42 7 16 1 3 1 5 14 3 6 2 2 3 GROUP 1 2 S 0 0 5 1 19 24 1 1 4 5 IS 22 0 8 6 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 4 ' 0 12 16 3 4 . 7 12 10 2 8 2 6 • 10 16 2 6 13 6 ENGINE 'DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Registered Registered Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 1 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 10 32 7 6 6 2 4 20 3 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 29 15 3 3 18 5 2 2 3 1 3 3 5 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 3 0 0 0 2 0 4 8 16 2 12 1 0 5 6 8 20 1 1 3 14 2 5 2 7 2 2 0 4 4 1 21 0 1 8 4 4 12 5 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 4 5 5 0 4 2 0 5 6 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 0 0 0 6 4 0 1 0 1 8 4 2 5 2 0 6 6 0 6 1 0 2 0 5 3 2 0 3 0 9 2 0 4 0 0 1 1 6 0 0 2 1 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 0 6 1 3 0 0 2 0 • 6' 8 9 2 2 1 1 0 0 6 • 0 9 6 ' 6 0 8 9 0 , 6 ' 4 0 6 7 0 0 0 0 •6 1 0 -9 3 0 0 3 1 2 1 3 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 6 9 0 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A C B 1 0 2 30 9 2 4 3 1 25 18 5 7 .7 2 1 0 0 0 5 1 20 .11 7 21 12 1 6 4 1 18 11 0 1 0 1 6 0 1 7 4 0 Registered On The Beach CLASS A * CLASS B AU 3 41 8 48 16 1 6 38 34 11 29 2 7 11 GROUP 1 2 3 10 42 120 0 26 6 71 1 4 1 13 0 11 16 32 54 12 6 9 8 6 4 8 6 24 15 1 All 3 42 6 21 13 2 7 30 51 9 17 0 10 6 Registered C>n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 12 3 1 2 3 4 2 ' 5 0 0 3 68 38 86 1 1 26 18 7 9 0 0 5 43 10 24 5 4 19 2 0 1 1 2 2 4 3 2 0 0 0 10 3 6 0 0 3 35 14 29 0 1 15 25 4 67 1 0 19 4 2 1 0 0 5 22 31 4 3 3 6 9 2 4 2 2 9 24 7 21 1 1 20 9 7 7 1 0 9 3 1 16 2 9 0 2 0 6 7 0 1 0 3 2 GROUP 1 2 1 2 7 29 0 2 3 31 0 ' 4 0* 2 0 2 2 6 3 7 0 9 0 20 8 1 2 11 3 11 1* 2 17 2 9 8 1 2 8 5 8 6 3 11 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff £i:' LOG Port Boston New York .. . Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa .... Mobile' New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Hqvstott Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENOINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL' Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 3 2 13 19 22 22 12 1 10 2 9 3.2 3 12 2 3 0 3 11 6 18 5 1 22 ? Q 0 8 5 1 11 1 7 6 6 6 3 3 Registered CLASS B GROUF 12 3 0 0 1 0 16 0 0 3 1 2 9 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 2 6 0 0 8 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 4 10 5 Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B ^ Registered CLASS A Shipped CLASS A GROUP 12 3 111 8 4 25 2 0 1 6 2 4 2 11 10 1 10 3 9 3 10 9 3 26 112 A 1 9 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 12 Shipped Shipped CLASS S CLASS € GROUP GROUP 1 Jt S 12 3 0 9 9 0 9 0 19 4 0.0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 10 0 0 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 « 0 2 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 9 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C 3 0 0 37 5 0 3 3 0 12 8 1 4 9 0 2 0 0 4 3 0 22 6 2 38 12 1 4 5 0 14 3 0 0 0 0 9 10 3-30 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GRpUP J GROUP CLASS GROUP 3 12 Z 3 12 3 12 3 A B C 12 3 0 5 225 61 15 41 0 5 1 88 188 47 6 26 42 58 123 44 5 3 83 45 1 7 14 152 81 22 1 52 148 24 10 51 36 28 100 24 1 8 155 2 55 0 58 4 1 77 53 94 5 17 92 1 7 53 46 50 141 1 , 217 389 165 21 84 131 132 240 166 9 8;. -22 iii 200 il j Regirtered 0It The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP AU 1 2 3 291 253 461 106 255 106 403 49 217 277 130 266 703 630 99«' 421 * 771 : ' GROUP 1 2 3 22 110 124 22 144 84 15 14 140 59 268 348 I 2W1 m �Ama zs, i»5s federal Aid To Jobless Ge/s Boosts SEAFARERS Four Years, To Be Exact WASHINGTON — A Congres­ sional committee this week ap­ proved a $1,500,000,000 unemploy­ ment relief program' which would extend unemployment insurance benefits. The plan, adopted by the House Ways and Means Committee calls for sixteen weeks of emergency Federal payments of up to $45 a week for about 4,000,000 jobless workers. The benefits would be paid whether or not the applicant was eligible for state unempoyment insurance. ' An Administration plan would limit' the extra benefits to jobless workers who had exhausted their state insurance benefits. The House bill on the other hand, would also cover those who had not been eligible for state benefits. In addi­ tion, it would authorize sixteen weeks of payments, compared with Long-lived Kohler Plumbing strike is dramatized by these two an average of about eleven weeks youngsters on UAW picket-line. Ricky Lee Weber (left) and under the Administration plan. Jimmy Justinger were both born after the strike began on April 5, The cost of the program would 1954. Much-publicized Congressional hearings on the strike have be met by Federal appropriations. A point of dispute in the pro­ failed to produce any change in situation. posed bill is the provision paying benefits to workers who are not covered by state unemployment in­ surance.- If approved, this feature of the bill would extend coverage to about one million additional workers. It is expected that some form of Federal unemployment insurance NEW YORK—This port has been partially tied up by pick­ will be adopted because current et lines set up at New York piers by members of Teamsters national levels of unemployment are the highest since the pre-WorI4 Local 807, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Bill Hall reports. War II days and large numbers of The Teamsters say they are"* workers are exhausting their state protesting an arbitrary rule would require drivers to unload Jobless benefits, which arc 26 imposed overnight by New their trucks in 40 minutes, or take York terminal operators which on a helper supplied by the ter­ weeks in most instances. minal operator. Local 807 says that the rule would pave the way to ultimate re­ placement of their members by other workers for all unloading operations. Shipping during the past period "ARTICLE IL SECTION 60. VESSELS IN IDLE STATUS. When was fairly good for class A senior­ • vessel is Inactive in a United States port for any reason for a period ity men. There were 22 .vessels pairing off, 10 signing on and 27 of 10 days or less, the unlicensed personnel shall be kept on board at were inrtransitsl Next period will the regular monthly rate of pay. However, when It Is expected that receive a boost when the Seatrain said vessel will be Idle for a period In excess of 10 days, the unlicensed New York takes on a full crew. The ships paying off during the personnel may be reduced on .arrival. . Should the vessel resume serv­ ice within 10 days, the vessel's unlicensed personnel who are entitled period included the Alcoa Patriot, Pennant, Partner (Alcoa); Beatrice, to return to the vessel shall receive wages and subsistence for the period Dorothy, Kathryn, Edith, Elizabeth, for which they were laid oft." (Bull); CS Baltimore, Fort Hoskins, Winter Hill (Cities Service); Steel • Architect, Steel Apprentice (Isth­ QUESTION: What does subsistence consist of under the SIU agree­ mian); Gateway City, Beaureguard, ment? Raphael Semmes (Pan-Atlantic); • Seatrain New York (Seatrain); SeaRecently in the headquarters port of Now York, an SIU- garden (Penn. Nav.); 'Ames Victory (Victory Carriers) and the LaSalle contracted shipping company laid up one of its ships tempo­ (Waterman). rarily for less than the ten days spelled out in Article II, Sec­ Signing on during the past two tion 60, above. When the crew was called back aboard, the company weeks were the Steel Designer, insisfed that subsistence consisted only of meals and did not include Steel Architect (Isthmian); Robin lodgings. Kirk (Robin); Seagarden (Penn. Accordingly, the company paid $4 a day for meal allowances as speci­ Nav.); AmeS Victory (Victory Car­ fied in Article II, Section 43 ($1.00 for breakfast, $1.50 for dinner and riers); Edith (BuU); Winter Hiii $1.50 for supper) but refused to pay the $4 per night for lodging. (Cities Service); Ocean Dinny The~iJnion argued that subsistence meant-meals and lodging and in­ (Ocean Clippers) and the Alcoa sisted on the additional $4 per day for the crew. When no agreement Partner and Pennant (Alcoa). "could be reached, the issue was taken to the clarifications committee, The in-transit vessels included '^which is a standing committee of Union and shipowner representatives the Losmar, Yorkmar, (Calmar); ;8et up to render interpretations of the agreement in situations such Steel Rover, Steel Age (Isthmian); as these. The clarifications committee met and unanimously found that John B. Kulukundis (Martis); Sea­ for the purposes of the agreement, subsistence meant both meals and train Texas, Savannah, Louisiana, lodgings. -New Jersey (Seatrain);- Robin Accordingly, the committee ruled that "Section 43. Room and Meal Goodfellow, Robin Trent (Robin); Allowance" applied in full in this, and similar situations.. That section Michael (Carras); Bienville, Fairreads "When board is not furnished, unlicensed members of the crew, land (Waterman) and the Transat­ they shall receive a meal allowance of $1.00 for breakfast, $1.50 for lantic (Pacific Waterways). dinner and $1.50 for supper. When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be allowed $4.00 per night." .• An official letter from the chairman of the clarifications committee •has been sent to the company involved and the men will shortly receive the additional $4 per day payment. Truck Beef Slows New York Shipping (Ed. note: This column trtll deal loith disposition of varUniJs cor?-* ; tract disputes and interpretation of the standard SlV agreement. If ' Seafarers have any questions about any section of the' agreement, which they would like clarified, send tjl^cm inito the editor pf the SEAFARERS LOG.) ^ - PIC* FIT* LOG Suez Hears Depth Limit As Egypt Shops For $s ,•3 Although vague about their plans, representatives of the Egyptian government have continued contacting American oil and shipping interests for funds to deepen the Suez Canal. Latest to be ap­ • proached for the necessary shown that the depth of the canal capital was US shipping mag­ has diminished, rather than in­ nate Daniel K.' Ludwig.« A spokesman for Ludwig con­ firmed the report that he had been contacted, but said that the Egyp­ tian representatives have not made clear their plans for enlarg­ ing the waterway and negotiations could not begin until more of the details were known. However, he added "there is no reason why we wouldn't if we can work it out." It is believed that the Egyptians would like to dredge the national­ ized waterway to handle vessels with 43-foot drafts. This would enable ships of 40,000 to 60,000 tons to use the canal with full loads instead of going around the Cape of Good Hope. Late last year Colonel Mahmound Yunes, board chairman and managing director of the Canal Authority, said he had plans foj^ a $200 million canal improvement project, but that they were being held up because of a lack of finan­ cial backing. The canal at that time was still 18 inches short of its pre-blockage depth of 35 feet. Late reports, however, have creased, to 33^ feet in the 20 months it has been under Egypt's control. That means it is pretty well down to the minimum depth required by large cargo ships to­ day. A last minute agreement by rep­ resentatives of some 6,100 mem­ bers of the International Associa­ tion of Machinists at Republic Avi­ ation plant in Farmingdale, LI, averted a strike call which had been pending at the plant for more than a week. The agreement calls for wage boosts of from 10 to 14 cents-an-hour effective immediate­ ly and another 10 cents an hour next April, better seniority and layoff benefits, and a cost of living wage adjustment which provides for a cent-an-hour increase for every one-half of one percent rise in the Federal cost of living index. At present, employees at the plant receive from $1.76 to $2.75 per hour. A' ^ General Electric has come up with an "answer" to COPE, the AFL-CIO political action commit­ tee, in its newly formed Govern­ ment Relations service. Feeling that it has a right to "educate" its employees, the company has de­ tached a vice president who will work with the employee group to arouse community interest in gov­ ernment and politics. Actually the new effort is merely a centraliza­ tion of GE's present political edu­ cation activities. Under these, se­ lected employees are attending special seminars and classes on politics, while others have been producing newsletters acquainting readers with local political organi­ zations at the state, and local levels. ^ ^ Eighty-two members of the United -Furniture Workers of America, AFL-CIO, former em­ ployees of two plants of the H. N. Thayer Co. of Gardner, Mass., shared in a $115,000 lump-sum back-pay settlement after nine years of proceedings and litigation final­ ly affirmed their discharges as un­ lawful. The workers were' fired back in 1948 when the union start­ ed an organizing drive in the plants. The company refused to re­ instate the workers, who went on strike and carried the case.to eourtf The Circuit Codrt of Appeals uii^ held the NLRB's findings of unfair labor practices. That opinion was finally sustained by the US Su­ preme Court. Although relations between the union and the com­ panies have been friendly for many years now the union continuously pressed its demands for the back­ pay. Payments ranged from $40 to $4,000, depending on the amount of time lost because of the unwar­ ranted discharges. Moving? Notify SIU, Weifare Seafarers and SIU families who apply for maternity, hos­ pital or surgical benefits from the Welfare Plan are urged to keep the Union or the Wei­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when check's or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving or plan to move are advised to immediately notify SIU headquarters or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New York, NY. ^ t. The AFL-CIO Laundry Workers Union scored major victories over the expelled Laundry Workers Int'l Union when it won elections for bargaining rights at three linen supply firms in Milwaukee. A fourth plant election ended in a tie and a runoff will soon be held. Arnold Schultz, president of Local 3008 of the new union, said that the victories came about despite efforts of Teamsters Local 360 to pressure the workers into voting for the LWIU. He also reported that as of the end of March, all laundry and dry cleaning plants in the Milwaukee area have signed agreements with Local 3008. 4" i 4" Mayor Robert Wagner of New York City has signed an executive order allowing some 100,000 city civil service employees to join un­ ions and negotiate on wages, work­ ing conditions and grievances. Al­ though the order will apply only to those departments directly respon­ sible to the mayor, other municipal agencies and borough offices will be urged to adopt identical pro­ cedures. Firemen will be covered by the order, but further studies will be made on the i.ssue of cover­ ing uniformed police. . 4> 4< 4> Typographical Union Local 6 has announced that work will start on a 700-family, non-profit middleincome cooperative apartment de­ velopment in Queens, NY. The $12 million project, known as the "Big Six Towers," is the union's first venture into housing for the 12,000 members who work in New York newspaper composing rooms and commercial printing shops. ml '•S\ �Pace Six SEAl^ARKRS IQiQ -Aprfl BME Fetes 9th Birthday fir |v W P i' S):- i-' "I I t;.; f, r. ¥ I'-: •: 1 •f" i-V :• J Is The SlU-affiliated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers will celebrate its 9th anniversary on May 12. The BME was char­ tered by the SIU of North America in May, 1949, to serve sea­ going marine engineers affili-^ work towards merger of the two ated with the AFL, groups. BME and MEBA are pres­ BME holds contracts with ently conducting organizing drives steamship lines operating from all in tl\e Cities Service and Gulf coasts. It also represents tugboat tanker fleets. engineers along the Delaware River and excursion boat engineers on the Atlantic Coast. It maintains shipping halls in New York, Phila­ delphia, Baltimore and San Fran­ cisco, with additional representa­ tion in the Gulf. Headquarters is at the SIU hall in Brooklyn. The BME dry cargo agreement is highlighted by its vacation plan, COLLINGWOOD, Ont. — Pro­ which provides engineers with 7 to testing that vessels using the Great 10 weeks of paid vacation each Lakes without a pilot were a year, The vacation is pro-rated at menace to navigation, members of 4 1/12 days a month for assistant the Great Lakes Pilots Association engineers, and 4 1/3 days a month have struck all foreign vessels for chiefs. Chiefs with more than sailing above Kingston, Ont., with­ two years of service with an oper­ out either an American or Ca­ ator receive an additional week of nadian licensed pilot aboard. paid vacation. John Andrews, president of Lo­ The union also has a welfare cal 47C of the Association, which plan covering members and their is an affiliate of the Masters, wives and children, and a pension Mates and Pilots union, said that plan providing pensioners with these vesseis would jeopardize the benefits of $100 a month, in addi­ safety of navigation on the Great tion to Social Security payments. Lakes. He also charged that the The BME voted early this year foreign shipowners have threat­ to affiliate' as a Division of the ened his association with a virtual Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ lockout over the issue. ciation. Members" of both unions The owners had announced that also authorized their officials to while they could continue to carry pilots using the* canals and rivers, they were unnecessary on the open lakes. They agreed to use these pilots on the St. Lawrence River, but would not take on Lake pilots at Kingston. Although not required either by Canadian or American law to carry pilots, they have 'been voluntarily used in the past from Kingston It promises to be a good trip, to destination port and back. according to the ship's minutes American and Canadian vessels from the Alcoa Corsair recently. At the first meeting Billy Wells have continuously carried pilots resigned as ship's delegate to because of~the strict tests of com­ allow someone else to handle the petence and familiarity with Lake task. He was conditions which are required be­ given a vote of fore a ship's master will receive thanks, and Sea­ his ticket. However, these rules farer John Fair- do not apply to foreign masters. cloth was elected Andrews said that the affili­ by acclamation in ated International Brotherhood of his stead. In Longshoremen, is expected to addition to good honor the picket lines of the par­ delegates, the ent group in VS ports and refuse ship also boasts to unload the vessels there. of a top notch Metting steward depart­ ment. No one can beat their bakers for all the delicious coffee buns turned out. As for entertainment, that too is also in good hands. Tex Mettlng was elected movie director and ship's treasurer. The first act SEATTLE — Preparations are undertaken by Metting was to underway for the celebration of secure good movies, and make sure Miss Maritime day in this port on the projector is in tip-top shape. May 16th. The occasion will be marked by the selection of a Miss Maritime from the many candi­ dates sponsored by the various sea­ faring unions and organizations In the state. Seafarers wishing to attend the shindig, which will be held at the Arctic Club, should contact Port Agent Jeff Gillette, chairman of the Miss Maritime Committee. A motion that a one-year limit be put into effect for all members on SIU ships was unanimously carried at the last meeting. This would limit a member to one year's employment aboard any one vessel, GUlette reported. Shipping was slow for the past period with the Pacific Ocean (Transi Utilities) and the VaUey Forge (Penn. Nav.) paying off. The Pacific Ocean signed on again but the Valley F^irge went into tem­ porary layup. In tramiit were the IN Afoimdria, Kyska (Waterman), P«nmar, Texmar and the Kenmsf blS'iff'AJB. 4-(almari. Lakes Pilot Strike Hits Alien Ships ' /-• ^ f ft I '• • * J"- • 111 "'»i '• • ' 1 -.i Vr v;,; f Don't Just Stand There!" A\ •i-i', 1: •f • • ' •. ' ' : , 'A'. ^ ' . • 'A- •'/-TW. •' - .ly- 'Ai "M: 5 -rv-" - r-v/i " • • -• •••i I Geiting "caught in a bight" is on old shipboard expres­ sion that has been adopted shoreside to mean stepping unknowingly into a trap and not finding out oboui it un­ til it's too late. On board ship it means exactly what it started out as—getting your­ self tangled up in a line. But the net effect'is the same be­ cause there too the victim usually doesn't find out about it until it's too late. At the very least he winds up with some painful bruises. Seafarers In Action When lines are being han­ dled on deck the safetyminded Seafarer steers clear of possible grief by keeping a weather eye peeled for that "inside loop" because he knows the slacken the line can disappear with remark­ able speed when least ex­ pected to do so. Seattle Asks Year ; WRTO'CALL w/mYoac . \ An SIU , Till •i wli �April ti, IfSS SEAFA.RERS ¥01IR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Bnyind By Sidney Margolius Bellyrobbing Food Prices Food prices have soared to emergency levels this spring, In fact, have reached their highest point in six years. A market-basket of 19 staples priced by this department comes to $8.20 this spring compared to $7.19 a year ago. This is a jump of 14 percent. Most meats, poultry and even some frozen fish are priced 7 to 22 cents a pound more than a year ago. Similarly, fresh and canned produce are higher this spring. Chuck roast, a usually low-priced meat on which working families rely, typically 39 cents a pound last year, now often is 59 and some­ times as much as 67, bone and all. Ordinary 'hamburger, frequently 39 cents last year, now is generally 49-51 cents. Even packaged cornflakes, already overpriced for the nourishment provided, have jumped 2Vi percent more. So you're paying more than ever for the premiums inside the cereal package. If you're a typical wage-earner, the phenomenon of prices rising while pay envelopes are shrinking already has taken from you five per­ cent of your real earnings—your buying'power—in just this past year. You have to expect food prices are going to remain very high for the next two to four months. Beef will be a little less expensive this summer, pork will come down in the fall, and produce will be cheaper. Late th;s fall the third big inflation since the end of World War II will level off at least temporarily, and your family will have a breather. But for the next four months you'll have to seek out the relatively better values in foods,Nas indicated below, to keep eating free from wrecking your budget. , Aside from the food situation, there's a downtrend in prices of some home equipment. Costs of several basic materials have come down, including aluminum, copper and lumber. Sheets and other textiles are at bargain levels. This gives you an opportunity to expand, repair or re-equip your home. May also is a month to find special values in washing machines, dryers, ranges and clothing at the spring clearances. Here are the better values this department finds for May: Food: Cheddar cheese, eggs and frozen fish are relatively reasonable this month." Substitute them for meat dishes where you can. Unlike Jbeef and pork, some cuts of veal are plentiful and lower, as veal shoulder roast. In poultry, broil, 0 ers and fryers are more reasonable now. If you have a large family or can make a turkey do for several meals, you'll find turkeys over 16 pounds are even cheaper than last year, but small ones have jumped in price. High prices of citrus juices and other produce have made a real problem this year. Best buys we can find in juices at this time are canned blends and grapefruit juice. Other money-savers, as low-priced or even cheaper than last year, are canned corn, especially creamed styles; canned and frozen peas; frozen and canned snap beans; canned applesauce. . Television Sets: If you're looking for a TV set, prices are lowest of the year this month and next as manufacturers clear 1958 models. You'll save two ways, because 1959 models are expected to be ten percent higher when they appear in the stores next fall. Plumbing, Heating: This is the best time in the past two years to add or renovate a bathroom, or install a hew heating system. Copper pip­ ing, plumbing fixtures have been reduced. Some makes of water heaters have dropped $3 to $12 from last,year. In buying water heaters, galvanized tanks are least expensive but don't last long, especially if you heat water over 160 degrees, or in hardwater areas. Good-quality, glass-lined or aluminum tanks gener­ ally have a ten-year guarantee. Glass-lined heaters can be used in any area, while the amount of copper in the local water supply tn^i' affect aluminum tanks adversely. Consult your local gas or electric com­ pany on this question. Aluminum and copper tanks cost most, but are preferable if you want water as hot as 180 degrees.' Usually 140160 degrees is all that is necessary for laundering. Nine-Cent Milk BecomingfStaple A recent Agriculture Department report brought significant news for families plagued by 1958's high food costs. Sales of non-fat dry milk jumped last year. Interestingly, milk powder's boom hasn't cut Into sales of fresh whole milk. .America's families are simply buying themselves more nourishment. Non-fat dry- milk, or skim milk, if you, prefer plain English, has long been considered by nutritionists, commercial bakers and cooks to be. a best buy in nourishment. But it has long been coldshouldered by people who tried in its earlier, less-attractive ver­ sions. What happened to change folks' minds was the Introduction of a new kind of non-fat dry milk that not only tastes better but dissolves readily so it can be mixed a glass at a time... This elim­ inates the chore of beating the powder Into water ahead of time. Too, more people are learning the money-saving, nutrition-gain­ ing secret of dry milk powder; it can be blended into almost any cooked dish for extra nourishment, or even mixed into' fresh whole milk to make "double milk." Modem quick-dissolving milk powder even is marketed now already mixed with cocoa or chocolate syrup for instant chdcplate milk drinks made simply by adding water. Dry non-fat milk Is especially a boon because of the leap in whole milk's pidce tag. Frcm 1950 to '57 milk went up twice as fast as the average at all foods, and now costs 30-33 percent more. . • • .4. i;, ,^ , . v ., V*:, I Mr LOG Face Sevea Germans Rig 'Automated' Sailing Ship Turning back the clock, German maritime interests have come up with a sailing ship designed to challenge the supremacy of the modern counterpart of "Fulton's Folly," the modern steamship. But bldtimers, who long for the old days of the windjammer, should be reminded that the new sailing ship has been designed with econ­ omy principally in mind, both in construction and manning. Without the need for propulsion engines, reduction gears, drive shafts and propellers the initial construction costs would be low­ ered. In addition, of course, .black gang jobs would be eliminated. The sails of the ship would not be raised in the time-honored" ver­ tical fashion but would move later­ ally in tracks between each pair of spars. When not in use the sails would be gathered at the mast. When heeded they would slide from the center* out towards the ends of the spars. The spars could be fixed rigidly to the masts, since the sail and mast assembly would be turned by operating the turn­ tables into which each mast would be set. It is estimated that a crew of 25 could sail the ship, compared with 36 men needed for a motor ship of similar capacity. QUESTION: If you had to go over the side of your ship, what would bo the first piece of personal property you would try to take with you? Victor Doca, cook: I would like to take my traveling wallet. In that I have everything I would need, my Union book, sea­ man's papers and other valuable papers. That is, I would try for it if I had the time. Otherwise I would just head for the boat. i> if ISt George WUiiams. FWT; My sea­ man's papers and Union book. It involves a lot of time and diffi­ culty to replace them. Besides, It took me long enough to get them, so I would hate to lose them. I always try to keep them and other necessary papers handy so I can get at them fast. James J. Maloney, FWT: I don't think I would grab for anything outside of my lifejacket. But if I had the time, I would try to take my Union'book and papers. Out­ side of them, and possibly, my cam­ era, I would not not try for any­ thing. $ Frank Conforto, messman: I would go after my seamen's papers before anything else. In fact I take better care of them than I do of my money. Once when I had to leave a ship sick, all I cared about was my paper and Union book. I can al­ ways make another dollar, but it would be hard to do so without my book and papers. William Hart, oiler: I think I would try and get my wallet with Edward Taylor, chief steward: I my papers and would go for my lifejacket and my Union book in it. Union book, in Everything else is that order. And I fairly easy to re­ guess that's about all I would bother place. If it were to try and grab. during the win­ They are about ter, and I had the the most valuable time, I would cer­ things I would tainly try- and have, and I grab some heavy wouldn't like td gear before going leave them. over the side. $1 Sea Injuries Off In '57 NY (Continued from page 2) Safety—A Management Responsi­ bility" emphasized that shipboard safety is a practical consideration for ship operators. Accident costs, he said, are such that they-justify expenditure for new equipment, and for maintenance and modifica­ tion of shipboard gear with the purpose of reducing shipboard ac­ cidents. He pinpointed-ladders as a lead­ ing cause of accidents. "The pri­ mary offender is the metal ladder with diamond-plate treads . . . We have worked out ... a molded fibre glass tread Impregnated with aluminum oxide abrasive. These can be molded to fit over the exist­ ing tread . . . the materialAs avail­ able in high-visibility colors and Is also available as deck treads . "In the engine room and. reefer spaces, slips and falls on gratings and floor plates could be substanti­ ally reduced in the design by in­ stalling abrasive-impregnated grat­ ings and plates . . . "In living spaces, we are in­ vestigating the possibility of using the ' molded fibre glass anti-slip material . . . on the decks of showers . . Bars Age Bias In Hiring For Jobs Older workers in New York State have scored a major victory in their battle for.equal job opportunities regardless of age. The breakthrough came last week when Governor Averell Harriman signed the^ McGahan-Preller bill to prohibit employers from discriminoting against pe'rsons 45 to 65 because of their age. The laborsupported measure strengthens the principle of equal rights for qualified workers and is expected to provide older workers with thousands of additional job oppor­ tunities. The Governor said the bill is Butchers Sign In Lk. Charles "a long step forward toward breakir.g down arbitrary and unrealistic barriers which prevent full employment opportunities to thousands of people who are able and anxious to work." The measure assures all New York State workers the same basic rights guaranteed under contracts negotiated by the SIU and other unions. These contract provide that qualified workers must be hired for the jobs regardless of their age. . Opposition to equal job oppor­ tunities has centered in the in­ surance coinpanies and among employers with arbitrary standards of hiring. Studies have established the fact that older workers are as good in most cases as younger people. In jobs calling for ex­ perience, patience, and other skills that increase with age,,the older workers are often better. Discrimination against older workers is often in conflict with company policy on hiring execu­ tives and management personnel, who are frequeptly over 45. LAKE CHARLES—The Butch­ ers' Union has settled its strike here against the Micelle Packing Col, getting an eight cent raise per hour, now and another five-cent in­ crease on Jan. 1, 1959, along with some changes in their working rules. Needless to say, the men are happy with this settlement. Otherwise, there are no other labor beefs in the area. Port Agent Lerby Clarke reported. Calling into this area over the past two weeks were the Council Grove, Royal Oak, CS Baltimore, Winter Hill, Chiwawa, Cantigny. Seafarers overseas who want Government Camp, Bradford Island and Chiwawa, all of the to get in touch with headquar• ers in a hurry can do so by Cities Service Oil Co., and the cabling the Union at its cable Petro-Chem of Valentine over in ••"ss, SEAFARERS NEW Port Neches, Texas., All of these YORK. vessels are iq good shape. Use of this address will assure Shipping has been very slow -•edy transmission on all me»over the past two weeks and. the •sages and faster '-ervice for the outlbok for. the coming two weeks , tnjep. inv?'ye:d. .is Idjrohe's guess."" Unien Has Cable Address I �i.-rs ft ..; . I SEAFARERS r*** hi: April 25. 19St LOG f?.); April 25. 11958 SEAFARERS Pace NIae LOG :: I M,:; Back Home with the SlU ft •/,. V' • ;\v- i' M'l • ; . 'T'l' .• • -- «-: -• ,;r i; if;;. V \f: - f ^ fh'- Ift In its desperate efforts to drive Seafarers off Robin Line ships the NMU tried a variety of tactics, none of which succeeded because of their basic insincerity. Psychological warfare as represented by the totally-untrue headline (below) from the "NMU Pilot" of September 12, 1957, failed to shake the Seafarers In the fleet The story's claim that "over 80" Sea­ farers had switched to the NMU was exposed as a complete fabrication when every Seafarer in the fleet voted SIU. Another tactic, equally unsuccessful was to offer "full membership" in NMU to Seafarers. The Robin Line men wisely re­ jected this®offer in toto because they knew it granted them only the dubious privilege of class C shipping status in the IUATK*^ NMU. While holding forth ^ IMUEDIATELT -rithese supposed "advan­ tages" the NMU's only iisable tactic, which be­ SS KOBIN trayed its true purpose, was to get Seafarers hred Tfch SATlOtf^^ off the ships on any pre­ text. The firing of 11 Sea­ farers on the Robin Mow­ hi««^ bray in this fashion ac­ complished the NMU's purpose on that ship. ROBlf usef'*'»/ 1*^*' Having held the Robin Line for the SlU in a year­ long fight against a National Maritime Union raid, Seafarers are now piling off Robin Line ships for welldeserved vocations, leaving jobs to be filled by other Union men off the SlU rotary shipping board. Th held out and saved these ships for their fellow-S forers despite heavy pressure from the NMU and fr Moore-McCormock Lines, which arbitrarily plocj the vessels under an NMU contract against the wis! of the men aboard them. The failure of the NMU raid in the face of offers ..free NMU membership books and other supposed vantages reflects the Seafarers' knowledge of the facts of life in maritime—that SlU membership carries with it far more advantages in the way of contract condi­ tions, representation, benefits and Union service to;its membership—facts which they had ample opportunity to observe as prisoners of the NMU contract throuj|hout the beef. / The votes of the Seafarers listed below, some'of whom are pictured on these pages, made the difhjrence. They deserve a solid vote of thanks from evety member of the SIU^ "• NMU Pulled Out Bag Of Tricks, But Failed /. .fj, (Sr.,. SlU win meant 764 hours more OT to Kirk crew. Patrol­ man Paul Drozak (^ht) takes up beef with Robert Rivera, ship's delegate and Jose Rivera (left). '-ft , \.y _ ' - *11 m--ipfft;.; Victory smiles, show GoodfeUow gang's feel­ ings. In front (1-r) are Charles Rozea, Charles Johnson, Lacy Walker and August Jensen. Rear (1-r) are Candido Bonafort, Cliff Danuneyer, Frank Morcigiio, Hector Conrad and WiUiam Cofone. GoodfeUow was one of the last three ships to he certified. I?:;-.' Hectoir Conrad, ship's delegate (center), triio did a bang-up Job on the GoodfeUow, confers with Seafarers, Carlo DeMarco (left) and Elmer Danner. After helping bring ship back into SIU, Hector stayed aboard for another trip. He has been a GoodfeUow regular for over two years and was on the ship before the beef started. Here's part of Robin Locksley gang, four of the ten men in the steward department of that ves­ sel who rode her all the way Jthrough the beef. They are (1 to r) Thomas WiUiams, chief stew­ ard; OUver Celestine. night cook and baker; Juan Leiba, chief cook, and Jackson Fong, gal­ ley utUlty. Robin Trent st^douts included seated (l,to r) Donald Smith, wUliam Hand and Peter Lohse; standing (1 to r) Lupo Aloha, Charles Scott and John F. Maitum. Trent was ship on which two NMU men voted for SIU. By contrast, every Seafarer in the fleet voted for his Union despite aU of NMU's blaadishments. Aboard Locksley, Earl Smith, electrician, and Jacob Otreba, wiper, catch up on the latest developments in the beef. Seafarer Ammon Page, aboard Robin Kirk, reads LOG in messroom. Kirk crew was standout, cast 33-0 vote. Angel Burgos poses in pas­ sageway of Locksley. Latter was first ship back on SIU hiring board. With beef over, Seafarer Can­ dido Bonafort smilingly piles off GoodfeUow with his gear after riding ship for a year. Honor Roll Of Robin LTne Seafarers Robin GoodfeUow Salvatore Messina Francisco Morcigiio Candido Bonafort August (Jehsen Lacy J. Walker Clifford R. Dammeyer Charles V. Johnson Willam Cofone Charles E. Rozea Dee W. Kimbrell Wade B. Pritchett, Victor E. Shaffer Thomas A. Curran . ' John D. Wright Joseph Blank Anthony. W.Aciego Egbert W. Goulding Charles J. Hartman Carlo De Marco Hector Conrad Enoch J. Pringle Macon Welch Alfred H. Neilson Elmer C. Danner Carlos Toulon Robin Hood Tadeusz Chilinski Leo Koza Kirby Wright Henry Shepeta Henry E. Faile Jack M. Dalton James Skarvelis John D. McSaniel William C. Hubbard Earl L. Morris Merwyn E. Watson Richard A. Harford Walter Seaman Charles J. Dillon Ray J. Bunn William R. Hatcher Donald J. Addison Nicholas P. Liahofi Willam A. Adams Gleecen Weaver Leo E. Movall William A. Ryan Eugene K. Dawkins Willam Grimes Wedor T. De Francisco Stanley C. Fauntleroy Raymond F.,Walker Robin Gray Lester Clark Donald Hall Frits Nilsen Arveds E. Auers Walter J. Schultz Lazaro B. Ellorin William A. Aycock Peter Chopliiiski Francisco Nadal Thomas B. Harmon "Harold G. Werns Charles J. Scofield Reider M.' Nielson Duane R. Mayes Nicholas J. "Wuchina Rarnon Moran Albert J. Bagley Gumersindo Barreiro Theodore R. Goodman Gadstone Ford Ralph Bullard • John C. Ruff, Jr. Jack Perking Michael Marcello David Russell Hugh J. Allen Walter J. Fitch Robin Kirk Jack K. Olsen Enrico Tirelli Stephen M. Bergeria Ammon J. Page Bernard LandoS Walter L. Compton Willy F. Manthey Frank Nagy Joseph Wolanski Joseph W. Kisten David P. Rivers Robert Rivera Eduardo Bonefont Darwin P. Carrol Arthur J. Young ' Norberto Esquilin Georg(:$s L. Pitour Andre V Brellh Ted "W. Marley Nathah Goldfinger Jose P. Rivera Joseph Quartararo R. M. 'Anderson Lynden A. Webber Anthony J. Maiello Jasper C. Anderson Paul Warhola Joseph Kumor Harry C. Downey Henry^G. Cracknell Rupert E. Jackson Oscar W. Sbrenson Russell E. Lund William T. Listen Robin locksley Joseph Bracht Otto Hoepler William Morris John J. Quinn Salvatore Di Maggie Anthony Ducote Arthur Becjc Chares Kinnke Earl F. Smith Eugene Sobczak Angel Burgos Reino J. Pelaso Wincenty Gontarski Purvis B. Davis Jacob Otreba Alfonso Di Fabrizio Thomas Williams Juan Leiba Oliver Celestine Stanley Sargeant Henry Rowe Ismael Galarce Frank Przybpska Joseph Springer Victor Costelletos Jackson Fong Robin Mowbray John Novak Leslie E. Simmons William H. Moody, Sr. Segundo Felicianb Atilano Malavet Osborne R. Williams Ernest C. Brown Charles R. Gilbert Rufus Woodward John Fanoli Richard F. Vaughan Robin Trent John B. Garrison Peter Lohse Donald E. Smith Thomas Lowe Henry W. Clemens Charles T. Scott Jack E. Gervals William P. Buttner Lupo Aloba John F. Maitum Adalbert T. Arnold Julian A.^Tito Albert W. Spanraft James R. Messec Charles Micallef Nicholas R. Pet^ Harry Thrash William M. Hand John E. Ruszkiewicz William W. Walker Julius Styles Algerian Anderson Franklin Spell Robin Sherwood Walter Kohut Gunther H. Hansen Raymond H. Bunce, Jr. Edward F. Lessor Brice E. Ruggie William Harris Lawrence F. McGlone John Merkel Raymond J. Moore Donald G. Averill^ A. H. Perez-Rivera^ Michael Schalestock Frank M. Koski Joseph E. Brooke Tomas Martinez Donald S. Coggins Joseph A. Tagliaferri Robert Kwiatkowski Stanley U. Johnson Robert Donnelly Patrick Devine Edward E. Maynard James D. Womack Octavios Coleman Anthony Forgioni \ ''M: im �SEAFARERS Tv Tea SUP Oldtimer Has Fair Haven P0RTLAN6—With more money to spend today than ha "knows what to do with," thanks to his Sailors Union pension, retired SUP oldtimer Sam Perlow has fixed up his unionfurnished apartment into his own ^^ersion of legend­ ary "Fiddler's Green." A seaman since 1912, including a hitch in the Navy until 1919, Perlow sailed everything from steamschooners to the transport Republic and the old liners Monterrey and Mariposa. He had been watch­ man for a year on the new Monterrey until he re­ tired recently. Despite his savings and Social Security benefits, he agrees he wouidn't be abie to make it without his generous union pension. With this pension, he skimped on nothing when he fixed up his apartment. His furniture was custommade and hand-carved in Hong Kong in the grand manner. The "Fiddler's Green" carving on his en­ trance door alone is worth quite, a sum. All the rest of his gear-follows the same pattern. The apart­ ment is naturally dubbed "Fiddler's Green" and Perlow has "Fiddler's Green" stamped right on hla checks and mail. ii April 25. IfSt LOG ALCOA ROAMIR (Alcoa), March M —Chairman, H. Rhilllew Socratary, R. Klonait. Ship's dalesata elected. Some disputed ot. pair Ust to be submitted. Discussion on ship's fund—agree not to enlarge it at present time. BR desires cold water line in slop sinks. AMES VICTORY (Victory), March 17—Chairman, H. Thamas; Secretary, R. Simpson. Sdhie disputed ot. Re­ pair lists to be turned over to cap­ tain. Everything running smoothly. FLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), March 11—Chairman, J. Fursell; Sec­ retary, J, Pursali. Mess haU and pantry to be kept clean at aU times. Remove dry clothes from line so others can use same. Keep laundry clean. Ship's delegate re-elected. Washing machine to be repaired. Find out why patrolman was not sent to ship after being caUed. Vote of thanks to Norfolk for handling coal beef. C S BALTiMORR (Cities Service), March 10—Chairman, J. Tanner; Sec­ retary, L. Hagmann. Extension hose on Washing machine to be left on and switch turned off when ibiished. New delegate elected. See patrolman re­ garding grade of meat put aboard. Questions about retirement benefits to be answered, and clarified. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), March 31—Chairman, J. Henry; Secretary, L. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), March 13—Chairman, W. Smith; Secretary, H. Fruge. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $24. Ice machine to be repaired. See captain about awning for after deck. Draw list to be turned in before arrival in Long Beach. CLAIBORNE (Waterman), April S— Chairmen, J. Long; Secrotery, C. Hopkins. Some disputed ot. Vote of thanks to retiring delegate. To pur­ chase games with ship's fund. Dis­ cussion on library. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Limit use of wash­ ing machine to 30 minutes. Various members discussed pay raise. Request LOG publish any negotiations. Floyd. One maa-misled ship in Lake Charles; one. man walked off ship in Port Evorgladosi one man injured aboard ship. Members donated S109.aa for brother'a father's funeral. Vote of thanka to now steward. Headquar­ ters contacted rogardins ship before posted time, causing three men to catch ship in river: also regarding previous steward on ship. Reports accepted. M V OIL SOL (Miss.). March 30— Chairman, O. Ramsey) Sacrotary W. Simmons. Ship's fund $4S. Every­ thing running smoothly. New delegate elected. Safety meeting called. IDITH (Bull), April S—Chairman, W. Orohulshif; Secretary, H. Frank­ lin. Repair lists to be submitted. Food schedules to be varied six days per week. SUP pensioner Sam Perlow, 65, lives if up today in his own version of "Fiddler's Green," after making a showplace of his union-furnished apartment in the Sailors Union hall at Portland. Custom-made hand-carved furniture from Hong Kong follows sea motif. Entrance door (photo above,'right) shows detailed hand-carving used throughout. Lakes SlU Shifts To New Hq. DETROIT—River Rouge, destined to become a maritime center of the Great Lakes on the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, wUl be the new site for the headquarters of the SIU Great Lakes District. Fred Farnen, secretary- man's lounge are air-conditioned. of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades The building will also contain Department, who is to direct the treasurer of the Great Lakes space for baggage and shower 12-union Great Lakes organizing District, announced the change rooms for men on the beach wait­ drive, will also be set up. The In headquarters as in keeping with other advantages of the new site over Detroit, the former home of the District for more than 20 years. The 'building, located at 10225 West Jefferson, which is just out­ side of Detroit proper, is two blocks from the Rouge and Detroit Rivers, and is close to the offices of a number of other maritime trades unions. The new headquarters is a onestory modern glass-enclosed build­ ing with a large attractive base­ ment which will contain a meet­ ing hall capable of seating 300 per­ sons. Both the offices on the main floor, the hiring hall and the sea- Mowbray Butts Seatrain Crane ing to ship. shift from the Detroit building will An office for the representative start on Bfay 1. NLRB Opens Hearing On Complaint Against ACS A hearing on the National Labor Relations Board's case against the American Coal Shipping Company got underway Monday at the offices of the board in New York. The hear­ ing is being conducted by — trial examiner Thomas Wil­ charge of discrimination against son. The proceeding is based the company, a Federal court order on a complaint against^ the com­ pany issued by the board's regional director in New- York, and stems from various unfair labor practice charges filed by the SIU against ACS. Among other illegal acts, the charges concern illegal company aid and assistance to the National Maritime Union and also more than 300 individual acts of dis­ crimination against seameii solely because they were SIU followers. , At the present time, the SS Coal Miner is the only company ship in operation and is due back in the States next week after completing another grain run. Six other for­ mer ACS ships were recalled by the Federal Maritime Board as their Government chi'rters expired. SAVANNAH—Shortly after leav­ ing her berth Sunday night,^ April 20, the Robin Mowbray (Robin) turned around in mid-stream and rammed the lifting crane on the Seatrain docks with her king post. Although there was no major damage reported to either the crane or the vessel, Seatrain Lines announced 'that they would test the crane with ioaded box cars be­ fore putting her back into service. The Mowbray was enfoute to Cape­ town at the time of the accident ^ Afito the SIU iiiade In its iAMaf established a seniority hiring pro­ cedure for the company, with a provision that six NMU men aboard the Miner could remain on the vessel. Five of these men are still on the ship. flowever, in the course of the company's operations a number of Seafarers who obtained berths on the Miner while competing for the 22 open Jobs were fired by ACS on a variety of trumped-up charges. The hearings were due to continue today. Know', Wtf-xeWS REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Feb. 9—Chairman, J. Henning; Secretary, S. Schuyler. No beefs, everything moving along smoothly. Ship's fund $29. ORION CLIPPER (Orion), March It Chairman, C. Just; Sacrotary, N. Nutln. Everything running okay. Some disputed ot. One man paying off by mutual consent. Steward to apply for adequate stores. Anyone whs has any beefs to' speak up at meetings or be brought up on charge for comments outside union meeting. Suggestion thai delegate caU special meeting for aU beefs, and to have travelers checks on arrivals. ORION COMET (Orion), March Chairman, N. Lambort; Sacrotary, B. Stark. Letter sent to headquarters reporting on three men who missed ship. Rapnrteil on brother's perform­ ance aboard ahlp. Received letter from hdqrtrs. on coast guard investi­ gation— mail would be better—draws more liberal. Captain has sufficient cigarettes for balance of year. Ship's fund S8.96. Three men short; one log; been on pumpman to be squared away before arrival. Reports accept­ ed. Several beefs re: dirty table cloths, silverware used over for set ups. deck not mopped up, messman gets orders mixed, food handler cleaning rooms and bathrooms. Food beef in general. Insulticlent cold drinks. Night lunch cut. General complaints in steward and deck dept. Bags and gear to be tagged—tags for baVgage obtainable in locker room. . TIMBER HITCH (Suwennea), March IS—Chairman, M. Sanchez; Secretary, B. Llckdyke. Request LOGs and West Coast Sailors newspaper. . ROSE KNOT (Suwannse){ March II —Chairman, J. Kohsn; Secretary, T. Fleming. Discussion ' on maintenance and subsistence while in transit; cash­ ing of payroll checks. New crew to have access to minutes of previous meetings held on smaller ships. Dis­ cussion ot future negotiations of new contract. Ship's fund $10. All beefs squared away. • Letter to be sent to negotiating comm. concerning stew­ ard. dept. re: service & maintenance conditions and articles—based on guaranteed minimum ot. CAROLYN (Bull), March 11—Chair­ man, T. Haszeski; Secretary, J. Johnsen. Some friction between bosun and mate. Repair list taken care of. Some disputed ot. Washing machine to be repaired. Vote of thanks to steward dept. New delegate elected. Laundry to be kept clean. CHILORE (Marven), March If — Chairman, C. Hall; Secretary, D. Nagy. Draws will be deducted in event of payoff. Question as to layoff at ship­ yard. Pantry to be kept clean. Need mattresses. Repairs to be made. Sinks to be kept clean in wash room. Place soap in pantry. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), April « —Chairman, A. Centi; Secretary, J. Frestwood. Ship's fund S22S.04. Ex­ penditures to be posted at end of each voyage." Some disputed ot. Vote of thanks to former secretary-treas­ urer for, Job well done. Reports ac­ cepted. Reports and communications from headquarters to be posted on bulletin board soon as received. Mo­ tion to have pay slips made out as before. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for good food and service. All "B" and "C" men to see patrolman on arrival; all new men to check with immigration as ship docks. RAFHAEL SEMMES (Waterman), April 7—Chairman, C. - Carmichaell Secretary, W. Todd. Ship's fund t2S. Welfare cards and parent dependent information sheets received. Suggest repairs he pressed this payoff. THE CABINS (Texas Refining), April I—Chairman, J. Connors; Secretary, B. Williams. Cited aumermis Instances, incidents, results and captain's reply to them.. Report accepted. Water sit­ uation cleared up. Disputed ot set­ tled. Ship's fund $6.31. Discussion on amount of lodging due crew: engine dept. swapping watches: height of . EVELYN (Bull), March SO—Chair­ antennas. Fans to be checked for man, R. Douglas) Secretary, F. Cake. serviceability. Crew requests more One man missed ship. Repair lists. info on destination A arrival time. turned In. Ship's fund 030. Beefs Welfare cards distributed. squared away In at! depts. Soiled linen to be turned in. Cleaning recre­ REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), ation and laundry room to be alter­ March 11—Chairman, C. MahU Sec­ nated between depts. retary, S. Schuyler. Few repairs not completed last trip will be looked NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ into upon arrival. One man missed tory Carriers), March 23—Chairman, ship in Yokohama. Report accepted. F. Mainarph) Secretary, H, Kiimon. Ship's fund $29. Some disputed ot. AU repair Usts to be submitted to Clarification as to whether galley man delegate. Ship's fiind -02.70. Soma should be. included in collecting of disputed ot okayed. extra meals. Record player to ,be re­ paired—^payment' from ship's fund. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), April 4—Chairman, A- Fricks) Secre­ STEEL ^ MAKER (Isthmian), March tary, O. Rayner. One man missed 21—Chairman, W. Harris; Secretary, ship at Port Arthur. No beefs or D.; Gardner. Everything running disputed ot reported. Need colder smoothly. One man hospltaUzed in water in drinking fountain. Ship's Iran. Ship's fund $7.67.. Vote of fund $33.. Refrain from slamming thanks to ship's delegate for past per- ' doors into engine room and fidlcy. formances. Request new spray guns; Gear belonging to man who missed fumigate ship for rodents. Water ship in Norfolk to be put ashore for fountain to be moved Into messroom. maUing to N Y office. Natives to be kept out of crow's quarters. GATEWAY CITY (Fan - Atlantic), Chairman, J. Austin; Secretary, D. FLOMAR (Calmer); March 1—Chair-; Fitigaraid. Minor beef to be referred man, H. Jayqes; Secretary, E. Lamb., to patrolman; watch foc'sles for all Report accepted. New delegate elect-' watch standees and improve Uving ed. Messroom to be sougeed. Recrea .-> ^> conditions. Some Union official to tion room to be painted. Place light ride ship for comparison. Motion to on washing machine. start and press negotiations for time off. Discussion about relief for cerw ORBMAR (Ore Navigation), April 1 members. —Chairman, J. Michael; Secretary, H. Stewart. Few repairs. Ship's fund' JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), lost (S3U>. Some dlspuled uv. Oi'is March 11—Chairman, I. Bouiln; Sec­ man logged; "(ine nun missed ship— retary; A. Thornoi. New delegate clothes on board. Rooms need sougec- ' elected. No repair list left on board ing. Insufficient draws—te he ..ye-^^. by last crew. Bhl^s fund'tl7.90. R<?- ferred to ^trolman. DOROTHY (Bull), March 10—Chair­ men, R. SImkIn*; Secretary, D. Newtome. General discussion concerning missing articles, welfare cards, and repair list. Members urged to file welfare benefit and support cards for -dependents. '> 1' •^1 �W AprU SEAfAkERS rage EiertM LOG ^Bearing Down' 'Skiing' Freighters Under Study By Id A A contract to study the feasibility of hydrofoils for merchant ships has been granted to Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp., Clarence G. Morse, Maritime Administrator, US Depart­ ment of Commerce, announced successfully in lake and river recently. As part of the Administra­ craft abroad where they may be tion's research and development driven at high speed without cr^ program, the study. Is designed to ating the wash or swells that di^ determine the suitability of large nipt small craft and shore facili-hydrofoils for both high-speed ties. An additional advantage is that travel and cargo ships. higher speeds may be obtained The use of hydrofoils, wbich are from less power, since there is similar to airplane wings both in virtually no resistance offered by principle and In structure, is not the water when the hydrofoils are new in marine craft but it has properly controlled. been confined to small vessels. Commenting on this experi­ The Navy has been experimenting mental Morse pointed with their use on small naval out thatexploration, in the past years the ships, and they have been used speed of the largest50commercial oceangoing passenger ships has in­ creased only 10 knots. Present research is directed to develop­ ment in 50 years or less of vessels that may travel at 100 knots or more with greater comfort than has been known until now and without any unwieldy increase in SAN FRANCISCO—The trustees the size of the vessels. of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Local 90 Welfare Plan have an­ nounced the addition of an eye care plan to the existing schedule of employee benefits. The new benefit is similar to the latest benefit added to the SIU Welfare Plan of providing free eyeglasses to Sea­ farers who need them. The SIU SAN FRANCISCO —Big league program goes into effect June first baseball has finally hit this town, of this year. and no doubt. Seafarers on the The MMP program consists of beach were among the 20,000-odd three phases: a general eye check­ spectators on hand at the old Seals up available to members once a stadium to see the Giants whip year; Intensive examinations for their old Brooklyn rivals to the people who, the general checkup tune o£ 8-0. Shipping in this port, for the two reveals, need fiurther care, and finMly, the supplying, to those week period, has been slow, with members who need them, of the two Waterman ships, Kyska and proper lenses and frames to in­ Afoundria, paying off and signing on.' In-transit vessels were the sure their visual health. • The plan became effective on Antinous (Waterman), T e x m a r April 1 of this year and will extend (Calmar) and two Isthmian ships. Steel Admiral and Steel Surveyer. for a minimum two year term. WC Mates Get Eyeglass Aid SF's Baseball Hot, Jobs Cool MEBA Calls Convention Figvires showing a ten percent decline in lost-time accidents on dry cargo and passenger ships during 1957 are heartening news to the SlU, which has been energetically pursuing a joint shipboard safety program with its contracted operators. While the figures do not deal exclusively with SlU-contracted ships, imdoubtedly these vessels and crews contributed to the over­ all improvement in US merchant marine safety levels. The cold figure "ten percent" can be translated, roughly speaking, into many more merchant seamen walking around today in good health and physical condition than there would be if the 1956 accident levels prevailed. That doesn't mean that Utopia has been reached—far from it. It does prove that a safety program can be effective. If anybody has any doubts, let them look at the record of the three Alcoa ships—the Polaris, Patriot and Roamer, which went through the full year without a single accident sufficient to lay up a Seafarer for as long as one watch. J, J. 4" SEATTLE—The 81st Natioflal MEBA convention will open May 28 at the New Washington Hotel. Delegates from MEBA locals on all coasts, and on the Inland water­ ways, are expected to attend. TBe convention will also have repre­ sentation from the SlU-affillated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers. Th6 convention call was issued last week by National MEBA Presi­ dent Herbert L. Daggett. The con­ vention will review MEBA policy and develop programs for the com­ ing year. It Is also expected to This corner commented a few weeks ago on the wholesale amend its constitution to permit for closer affiliation with the BME. disregard shown by the press and by Congressional investiga­ tors to the detailed revelation of Sears, Roebuck's role in es­ tablishing and promoting a "labor relations" agency which en­ gaged in union-busting, labor spying and assorted unethical practices for a large number of American business firms. A similar story, which would be equally "sensational" if it hap­ pened on the union side of the fence, was described by the TAMPA—It is hear^ning to see finarteial editor of the "New York Journal-American" recent­ the membership take an active in­ ly in discussing a stock manipulation deal which cost the pub­ terest in the union meetings in this lic untold millions of dollars. In the course of a Federal judge's questioning of the presi­ port, reports Tom Banning, port agent. Paul Gladdin, who took the dent of the company involved, the Swan-Finch Oil Company, Job of recording secretary during it was brought out that the president didn't knbv/ the wherethe laA meeting, is well known to abouts'of company records dealing with a $7 million transac­ the membership in this, port, as he tion and had been unable to get them from the chairman of was one of the many Seafarers who dropped whatever they were doing the board, who is out of the country, or from the chairman's to go and fight for the SIU in the sister, who is secretary of the corporation. The chairman, apparently, is not eager to return since there Americal Coal beef. V^ile shipping has been slow are some Federal subpoenas outstanding for him. As everybody knows, if a union official couldn't produce during the past period, it is ex-!' pected to pick up soon. There were financal records he would be drawn and quartered in the no vessels paying off or. signing public press, and denounced endlessly by the self-appOinted on during the period. In transit guardians of trade union morals in Congress. were the Citrus Packer, Hastings, One conclusion that could be derived from this story is LaSalle (Waterman); Fairland, that shading the dice is to be expected of management, and as Baphael Semmes (Pan-Atlantic); Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa); Chiwawa such, merits little attention. Whereas unions are expected to (CiUes: Service) and the Ames Vic- live on a higher plane. If so, the current attention to trade tor^i (Victory Carriers). All were union practices Shapes up as a teibute to unions as ia\ noturd t^dfe^k^k tepBe«e«kln good-order. < Double Standard Tampa Sees Job Boost : Keeping In Touch: WITH SIU OlMMERS - Three bouts with tuberculosis put an end to the sea-going career of Seafarer Arthur Lomas dating back to 1924. The 51-year-old Seafarer has been receiving the SIU disability benefit since September, i956,"^' following serious surgery un­ World War II, Lomas went back to sea, this time with the SIU. dergone as the result of his He sailed as steward on troop­ lung condition. ships operated by Bull Line and ' A native of London, England, received an Army commendation Lomas began his seafaring under for his competence in feeding the British and Australian flags, troops. Lomas continued sailing regu­ sailing in the steward depai'tment on a number of Commonwealth larly on SIU ships until 1949 ships. After when he had his first attack of three years, he tuberculosis. After a period of •witched over hospitalization he retmned to to American- shipping only to be hospitalized flag vessels, again. After that he was in and starting with out of the hospital, calling a halt United Fruit in to his sailing days in 1954. Under the SIU disability-pen­ 1927. He spent • six sion benefit. Seafarers are eligi­ years on the ble when totally disabled, irre­ banana boats as spective of age, so Lomas was able Lomas steward and to qualify for* the $35-weekly chief cook. Then in 1933 he got benefit. He makes his home in married and settled ashore for Yonkers and occasionally man­ ages to come into an SIU head­ the next eight years. With 1941 and tha onset of quarters meettag. Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility requirement, can appb' for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlUr-contracted companies.. . Seafarers jvho are of age 65 or over, and ako have the 12-year, seatime requirement plus the plan's standard eligibility prqpan^,al^p^,t!^^in coyera^ / , �Fat* Twdva SEAFARERS Po'keep Taxi Hep On Choppers "Poughkeepsie is a pretty big town and not many people there know me, so when I,lost my dentures in a restaurant in town, I thought that was the end of them," writes Seafarer George Mills. But as it turned out he was mistaken, thanks to the efforts of a taxi driver who likes merchant seamen*^' and believes in helping out a Mills. The choppers were then letter, because he was 'always glad fellow union man even if it mailed back to their rightful to take care of a fellow union 5 •- member.'" means wiring and phoning all over owner. "We were just on 'first name' Under the circumstances. Mills creation. James F. O'Neill, a former sea­ terms," Mills said, "but he went to said, O'NelU deserves a solid vote man, is a driver for Vets Taxi all this trouble, as he said in his of thanks. Service and is always on-;hand when ships pull into Dutton's lum­ ber dock, just outside of Pough­ keepsie. The last time Mills was In town, he had to leave the William Carruth because of illness and report During the two-week period ending April, 11,456 individual to Poughkeepsie hospital. Just prior to his hospitalization, he had weekly benefits were paid to hospitalized Seafarers by the left his dentures in a restaurant in Seafarers Welfare Plan for a total of $8,575. Total benefits town. The' owner of the eatery, paid by this section of the Plan to date amount to $1,295,803.50. Among Seafarers receiving the benefit at this time is Marcel Jette who knew Mills was a seaman, turned them to O'Neill a few days off the Madaket. His shipmates will be happy to know that he Is now back home in the New Orleans Public Health later and told him MUls was in Service hospital. He was repatriated aboard the the hospital. Warrior after being injured and taken ashore in As it turned out. Mills' illness Bremerhaven. The SIU Welfare Representative in proved to be minor and he was New Orleans met the ship on arrival and saw to it released before O'Neill could get that Jette got to the hospital as quickly and com­ to him with the homeless choppers. fortably as possible. Ship's delegate Ronald Edea All the hospital could give him was on the Madaket forwarded the necessary informa­ Mill's full name and the name of tion which speeded Jette's return to the States.' the vessel he had been on. Seafarer John Trust, formerly of the Suzanne, Is Nothing daunted, O'Neill went recuperating from a severe leg injury ih the Bal­ to great lengths trying to find him Jette timore Public Health hospital after being re­ to return his dentures. In fact he spent over $16 in telephone calls patriated by air from Casablanca. Thanks go to Kenny Collins, dele­ and telegrams to New York, New gate on the Suzanne for promptly notifying headquarters via air of Haven and Norfolk. He wired Trust's injury add of the unsanitary conditions unjer which he was hos­ everyone from the ship's captain pitalized in Casablanca. to the company office. But it was Th« fQllewing U th« latast avsllaMa list at SIU man In tha hospltaitt a phone call to SIU headquarters Gaudencio Tiexls Joseph RoU USPHS HOSPITAL in New York which finally reached Wilmer C. White Calvin Rome STATEN ISLAND. NY LOG-A-RHYTHM: You & The SIU .By A1 Yarborongh. 1 \{ •{€•• W' T.'-' i iV; •(• £-/•••' 'I'- '"-" l-'f^ ,•.. fj^ • mr jfe There is but one life for me. It is a life upon the sea; In years gone by The breaks were few. Then they formed the SIU. We are now much better fed. With no blue linen on our bed. We have milk. And coffee, too; The captain eats the same as you. We don't have to slave all day. While the shipowner gets all the pay. A seachest, we have; overtime, too. Our wages, we get. When they are due. There's still something else to say, 'Bout welfare, and vacation pay. All of these were made for you. Because YOU are the SIU, Oscar J. Adams Hassen AU Ricbard Asmont Cicero Douglas Harry Downey Victor Escobar David Eurman Henry Bilde Vincent T. Garvejr Luis Gutierez Peter Heulu Chan Hon George Howard N. Korsak Abmed Mehssin Fritz Nilsen Ragner Olsen W. Pietruski Vincenta Remolar Conrad Reyes Eustaqulo Rivera Celso Rodriguez Harold E. Shockiey G. Sivertsen JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Thomas Isaksen Lewis R. Akins Claude B. Jessup Manuel Antonans Woodrow Johnson ' Eladio Aris Fortunato Bacomo Ludwig Kristiansen Kenneth Lewis Joseph J. Bass Patrick McCann Melvin W. Bass Archibald McGuigan Frank Bemrick Herbert C. Mclssac James F. Clarka Juan Denopra Leo Mannaugh Joaouin Minlz John J. Driscoll Daniel fltzpatrick W. P. 0*1)08 C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Odis L. Gibbs Winston' E. Renny Joseph M. GiUard Bart E. Guranick G. E. Sbumaker Everett Haislctt Henry E. Smith Harry S. Tuttla Wade B. HarreU Taib Hassan Pon P. Wing Antonio Infanta WnUam Rackley USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. James E. ColUns John Maaslk Harry Cronin Anthony J. MaleUo Peter DeVries Tomas Mungo Clarence Gardner Clarenea Murray James Haynes Frank Nappi WUbert Hughes Anthony Plsanf William Kovamees Alexander Rover Leonard Xaiyton Stanley A. Rodgers Saigon Has 'Mama->Sans' Too fc--' Albert Lee WUUs John SeiErth James T Smith USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Edwin L. Brown Charles T. Nangle Joseph H. Berger Jerimiah S. O-Bynih Curtis L. Hancock Henry J. Schriener John C. HitcheU F. B. McCoUUn USPHS HOSPn-AL SAVANNAH. GA. Eimer G. Brewer Jimmie Littleton Reamer G. Grimes Chas. W. Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. C. Baker Frank S. Paylor George B. Dunn S. PhiUips Perfecto N. Hierro Joseph W. Walt* USPHS HOSPlTAlr BOSTON, MASS. Chas. D*Amlce, Jr. Donald G. Hodges John A. Anderson Thomas Lowe Samuel E. A. Bayna Glenn E. Tenley Hubert Clements Joseph Thomas Charles F. Dwyer USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. «TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Henry M. Robinson H. L. DeLaughter WUliam Scruggs Steve ManstakU H. L. WiiUams Archie Milne Leonard E. Weems USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. F. Anghelatos _ W. E. Tomlinson C. G. Barrinean USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence -Anderson Harold J. P»ne<»t Robert Ingram A. J. Panepinto Woodrow Meyers Paul W. Seldenberg John C. Palmer USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. John B. Adams Simon Morris Samuel BaUey F. J. NaUle John W. Bigwood WUiiam Nelson •Carlo E. BBI* Dominic J. New^ Claude Blanks Terrell Nickerson GU Borge Rogers A. Perry Frank P. Bredc, Jr. Randolph RatcliS Donald Dambrino ADen Ritchie Roscoe Dearmon Charles F. Roth Harry Enunett Edward Samrock E. H. Fairbanks Harold Scott Ben D. Foster James H. Shearer Edward T. Glenn James A. Slay James C. Glisson Joseph W. Stocker Herbert Grant Nicholas Tals Julius D. Hale Maximd Tangsliii Wayne F. Harris Charles L. Terry John Hrolenok Gerald L. Thaxton George Huber S. TuberviUe James Hudson James E. Ward Robert James Hubert Weeks Edward C. Knapp James C. Whatley Antoine Landry ClUtord Wuertz Leo Lang Demetrio Zerrudo W. A. G. Harjenhoff Jacob Zlmmer Alexander Martin VA HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. James F, Market USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton SAILOR SNUG HARBAB STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper ' VA HOSPITAL , KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph cm f' •'€: Enfoying a beer and company ashore'while their vessel, the Coeur D'Alene Victory, was unloading in Sai^n, Vietnam, are (l-r) Sea­ farers William (Shorty) Thompson, saloon pantry utility, ond galleyman pharles Dorrough. Phoio i^HFred Hictis;r'ahi«r it^^wardr--"-. Avrats^itn IOC VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. BHUon VA HOSPITAL 1ST A'VE., NEW YORK CITY S. Legayada VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Jftck B. A- 'Strahan 'fif'.PtattAn ^ PORTMAR (Cafmarl, AprR It Chalnnaii, T. MeCarthyr Sacrafary, P. WIHhaui, Jr. Veastl's flrst voyaga •ut of lay-up atatus. New delegate •lected. Discttssian held requesting Welfsra Plan to consider deleting the one day in current W days to collect death benefit. ROBIN KIRK (Moore MeCormack), April 13—Chairman. P. Ryan; tecrs. tary. I. Andersen. Minor beef about NMU man aboard—letter to be sent to headquarters. Need new washing machine. Safety chain stoppers on booms to be repaired. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to B. Rivera for Job well done. Request LOGs bo cent more promptly. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), April 13—Chairman, J. Oalllano; Eoerotary, J. Tllloy. Unauthorizod crew members and all minor repairs being made. Standard brand of soap powder o^ dered. Han getting off to turn la foc'sle keys and to clean their rooms. Soma disputed ot. Report accepted. Discussion on medical health centers. Men leaving ship to turn in all soiled linen. Crackers in storeroom to bo condemned due to weevils. ' STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), March 23—Chairman, W. Valazquetl Secretary, J. Oilvo. Discussion about water situation—getting worse. Con­ dition of messroom same. Pipes leak­ ing—overhead to be reinstalled after job completed. Complaints taken car* of. Shortage of food and other neeeaslties reported. Ship's fund SOc. Union notified of sick brother left in Massawa. Some disputed ot. Water samples to be tested. AU stmres to he checked by patrolman before 'Sglt'. ing. Repair lists to he submitted— to be ready before arrival. Washinr machine to be replaced; hand railing on deck to be discussed at safety meeting. See mat'e about satUnff boards —not PMited, STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), March 23—Chairman, J. Higglns; Secretary, T. Caspar. Beef re: eh. engineer tak­ ing water on lake at Panama Canal, unaanltary—to Im given to patrolman for investigation. Ship's fund $20. Few hours disputed ot. Vote ot thapki to reefer for Installing water cooler pipes on fountain. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for job well done. to stay ont of pasdenger area. Lanndry not to bo hung in eng. room fidley. Suggestion to make coUection for sick brother who left ship. Safety report made; also report on progresa of safety council on board. Fra cooporation urged in safety program. Delegate elected. Request clarification from hq on ncgotiatlofir. Smno chairs to he changed in messhaU. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), April 14 —Chairman, J. Bradley; Sacratary. M. Howell. Ship's.ifund 338. Two men getting off ship. To see about hot water In shower. FLORIDA STATR (Pence), April II —Chairman, J. Kllgora; Secrstary, J. Leilla. Some repairs not completed. To see patrolman about drinking fountain, hunk lights in fireman's room. Captain to pay off Saturday midnight. Minutes to be posted on board. Ship's fund $12.69. To see about pension plan. New delegate elected. Discussion on food; keeping stevedores clear on passageways. DEL VIENTO (Mist.), April S — Chairman, M. Barton; Secrstary, R. Harbart. Checked with captain on sick men; Captain will log all men who do not turn to; endeavor to ob­ tain new washing machine in NO. AU repairs to he made. Need steam table for gaUey. Question about paint­ ing declu. One man hospitalized in B A; hdqtrs. notified. Ship's fund $9.18. Some disputed ot. One man missed riiip In Recife and Baton Rouge. Delayed sailing in Angers Dos Rets. Reports accepted. Messman to he notified when sick brothers to be served in roam. See patroliiiBn about messroom gear being left aU over ship. Crew requested to keep ship clean. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), April 13—Chairman, D. Keddy; tscrotsryf N. Abamsthy. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund ^.68. Recreational equip­ ment purchased. Delayed sriling ot disputed. Ono man hospitalized In GaUe. Reports accepted. To get new 12" fans for aU foe'slea; and to get watch toc'ate. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and 8-12 OS and wiper for taking care of laundry and Ubrary. FELTORE (Marven), April 11 — Chairman, M. Jones; Secrstary, A. Novak. Several hours disputed ot. Discuss with officials, why crew is al­ lowed only 4 cartons ot cigarettes for round trip to Cruz Grande. Drinking water and wash water rusty. Insuffi­ cient number of cots. Discussion con­ cerning payoffs; night lunch. Supply of jams. JeUies. whole wheat, bread and napkins exhausted during voyage. Endeavor to rectify sitnation. SANTORE (Marven), April It — Chairman, J. Mahalov; Secretary, F. Math. Received new refrigerators. List of B and seniority men leaving ship turned over to captain. Ship's fund $31.68. Report accepted. Remove clothes from diying room when dry. PO messroom to be left open for men desiring to write letters. Keep night pantry clean and do not use toaster for toasting cheese. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas)) April 12—Chairman, J. Flanagan; Sec­ rstary, V. Meohan. Repairs not com­ pleted. Few hours disputed ot; Need more stores. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for job well done. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), April 4—Chairman, J. Sweanay; Socrofary, E. Johnson. New .delegate elected. One ot beef. Report ac­ cepted. Take better care of washing machine. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Soatrain), April 19—Chairman, J. Ullt; Sacratary, R. Hannibal. Ship's fund S89.1S. Report accepted. To see patrolman about qualitiT and brand of stores put aboard ship. TV to be repaired in Texas City. . SEACARDEN (Fanlnsular), March 23—Chairman, T. Fleming; Sacratary, M. Hitciiock. New mattresses and cots ordered. Repair list turned in WINTER HILL (Cities Sehrlce), April 1.1—Chairman, J. Dlclnqua; Sacratary, Harry Kest. New delegate elected. Vote of thanka to steward dept. MiUc not .up to par. Ship to bo fumigated for roachei. DEL SANTOS (MiM.), April 7 — Chairman, J. Redding; Secretary, O. Fowlar. - Ship's fund $21. Report ac­ cepted, New delegate elected. Dlacuaaion on unauthorized letters sent to officials concerning acts' of eortain members. Hope to bring ship In clean witli no beefs or logs. LOSMAR (Calmar), Msrcn 3$ — Chairman, C. Falrcloth; Sacratary, W. Stucks. One man hospitalized. Few hours disputed ot. Tltree men re­ placed on West Coast. Repair lists submitted. Laundry cleaning achedulo drawn up. DEL RIO (Miss.), March 19—Chair­ man. M. King; Secretary, L. Morsetto. New delegate elected. Crew urged to perform their duties, not to foul up and come in with clean ahip without beefs or logs. Ship's fund t48.90. Ono man failed to join vessel, clothea' placed ashore, new man ordered from haU. outfitted from slop chest. Dis­ cussion on repairs not completed. To ha referred to patrolman. Table end to be cut; three chairs replaced; screens on messroom and pantry doors. New library purchased with $20 collected from crew. * STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), April S—Chairman, R. Pridaaux; Sacratary <A. Nottumo. One man left in Cal­ cutta due to auto injuries—^headquar­ ters notified. Repair list turned In. Ship's fund $31.90. Some disputed ot —to' be referred to patrolman MI ar­ rival. Reports accepted. Ice trayi rusty, should be replaced. Need DDT powder and sprays. Need detergents for cleaning. Deck should he washed down more often. Need drain for drinking fountain. Delegate to dlscns* these matters with patrolman: WBSTPDRT (World Tranping), AprH 1—Chairman, P. Leonard; Sacratary, R. Ayart. Recommend put in for ot toe watches being broken before Quarantine. Check with headquarters on money draws. Six. hours disputed oL Two hours disputed for late ndlIng from Aden. Request clarification from headquarters on breaking watchea without clearing quarantine. Malt not being delivered to ahip. Re­ quest American money and travelers rticcks instead of local money. Third cook asked for doctor, none arrived. Mate to secure gangway watch whRs in port of Houston. WILD RANGER (Waterman), March 22—Chairman, C. Martin; Secretary, J. Maitln. New delegate and reporter elected. Post slop chest 24 hrs. be­ fore closing for voyage. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), March i—Chairman, R. Stough; Secretary, J. Menvllle. Sent wire regarding mall. Patrolman to see st^ard and capt. regarding or­ dering stores. Request information about raises and destination of ship, ^me disputed ot. Reports accepted. Motion to have all mail forwarded; i request American Express money or­ ders. Main deck passageways near messhall and pantry to be sougeed. April 3—Chairman, R. Stough; Sac­ ratary, J. Mepvllle. Three members left in foreign ports—headquarters notified. Ship's fund S8.74. Some disputed ot. Replacement received. Report accepted. Repair list to ha given to patrolman at pay off. BEATRICE (Bull), March 31—Chair­ man, W. Smith; Secretary, nong, Del- i| agate to draft letter to negotiation ' committee on future benefits. To have cleats put on after mast ladder ruhgs. Diacussion on cleaning longshoreman's bathrocms. See patrolman re: trans­ portation in PR. ARIZPA (Waterman), March 22— Chairman, P. Morris; Secretary, O. Manlfald. Some disputed ot. Everythli^ running sfnouthly. Motloii to have all hospital medicines . checked and restored before leaving next voy»«e. /I �J0^».M8t SEAFARERS E<-'.'y/';;':-i'y.'-:-;-:-" L0C Page Tbirteea Sword Knot's A Seafarer One of the ships of the SIUcontracted Suwannee Steam­ ship Company, the Sword Knot and some of her crew are shown! in Trinidad where she was! serviced by an SIU patrolman.! •s. V.' - J m '' ' '' ' ' piiliBii A- mm Fishing was good according to Tom Kline, DM, who is shown above with a king-size dolphin caught off Nassau. Below,- OS Jack Drewes, who provided the photographs, poses for one on deck. iiliip^^ AB Joe Miceii (upper left) gets emphatic during coffee break aboard jhe Sword Knot. Above, oiler Jack Huntley, ABs Joe LeBlanc and Miceii; engine utility W. R. King and electrician Mollis Johnson (back to camera) hear other side of story. SIU representative Al Tanner, left, discusses problems of OS Blackie Landry, Manuel Sanchez, bosun on the Timber Hitch, and Dutch Loncznski, bosun of the Sword Knot. No Rain, No OT On The Lonsvlew To tbe Editor: Just a line to let you know that we're still afloat on the Longview Victory. So far, this has been a fine trip with a good gang of guys including R. Irizarry steward; M.Lukas, bosun, and Frank Arana, ship's dele­ gate, even though the chief mate has neglected to take care of necessary repairs for us siich as painting of the steward de­ partment rooms and mess hall. - When he v^as reminded that the deck had been washed down only twice in four months, he advised us that the next time it rained the Job would be taken care of. So, if there are any rainmakers about the Union hall they are assured of a job on the Longview Victory. We have hit a lot of ports on this trip; Greece, France, Italy key, Casablanca, Gehnany, Italy, Lybia, Iran, and Karachi, and Just about now, we are looking forward to the trip home. Mean. while, we keep posted on Union news by securing copies of the LOG whenever we hit a sea­ man's club. We certainly look, forward to it, after having been away for so long. B. Franco t Seafarer's Sen Essay Winner To the Editor: The following is an essay writ­ ten by our son, Harry, one of six which was given top rating by the Judges of an essay contest held in Mount Vernon (NY) schoolff in connection with Na- ' tional Library Week. His father,. Seafarer Peter Loleas and I are very proud of bis accomplish­ ment Harry is nine years old and in tkade 4S at the James M. Grimes School: ' '"The Iliad* by Hwner was the best book I ever read be­ cause it is about Greece. Since I am Greek and my family is Greek this book is especially Interesting to me. 'The Iliad' also taught me some ancient his­ tory about Greece and Troy. "The Trojan War was fought for nine years over the stealing of a queen. The war ended when the Greeks made a wooden letters To The Editor All letters to the editor Jor publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed bp the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. *• horse and placed it in front of Troy. The Trojans thought it was a gift -from the gods and opened the city gates. They found the horse fulL of Greek soldiers. I think it was very clever of the Greeks to do this. This is why I like to read 'The Iliad' over and over again. "Nowadays most of my read­ ing is about present-day' science, . missiles, satellites, and trips to the liiooiu I enjoy going back to the ancient days and reading about their wars. After seeing 'Helen of Troy' in the movies. The Haid' became,, more than ever, the best book I ever read." Mm Dora Lidsaa Union Assistance Pieases Widow To the Editor: Our sincerest thanks and ap­ preciation to the officers and crewmembers of the SS Seastar for their gracious remembrance in our time of sorrow. I would also* like to take this opportunity to thank SIU offi­ cials and members in Houston and Florida for their most wel­ comed help following my hus­ band's death, hfrs. £. R. Van Nienwenhnize taalveston, Texas (Ed. note: Brother Van Nieuwenhuize died in the hospital at Fort Lauderdale, Flo.,-on March 5 after being taken off the Seastar. In accord with his wishes, arrangements were made to have his ashes scat­ tered at sea from aboard the' SS Florida State.) point to visit him and see that he gets a copy of the LOG. Many is the Seafarer whom she has helped in various ways. This kind of treatment is quite ' a refreshing change from the usual thing Seafarers run into in many overseas ports and I think it deserves mention. Jack Farrand X ^ ^ Seafarer Opens Jersey Resort To the Editor: With the summer Just around the comer, I'm sure that my brothers will be interested to learn that my wife and I are now operating a guest house in Ocean Grove, a quiet, at­ tractive resort community on the Jersey c 0 a St. Our house is a it 4^ » short walking distance from Bombay Soiivenir the mile-long SiiOR Rates Hand boardwalk and. Burns To the Editor: clean,, spacious Any Seafarers who hit Uie bathing beaches. Also, Asbury port of Bombay can assure Park, with its seaside amuse­ themselves of a square deal at ments and entertainments, is Cherry Souvenirs in that city. just a stone's throw away from This place carries a wide variety us. of souvenirs and gifts and, as ' At the house itself we have a many in the Isthmian crews can community kitchen where guests testify, the prices are fair and can prepare their own meals. So, you see, whether you prefer reasonable. The ownfer gives a square deal the lazy life in the sun' or the to SIU crews and will discourage excitement of night life, we are a man fbom over-spending if she able to offer both at reasonable' thinks he is being too extrava­ rates which we will forward on gant. She also insists'that every­ request. Just write to Mr. and Mrs. body who buys in her shop gets a personal gifr from her and she Joseph Burns, 11 Pilgrim Path­ sees to it that all purchases are way, Ocean Grove, NJ. I still have my book and I'm delivered to the ship as ordered^ When a Seafarer is hospital­ not retiring. Joe Bams ized in this port she makes it # . f: < -'•J:- Wmm U.. l.i'iil.L- w Know About 30-Day Rule To the Editor; I am writing about a matter which is very important to all SIU members. For your own good, brothers, you should read the agreement more carefully. Well, I registered on the list December 23, 1957. I stayed on the beach one month and five days waiting for a job. I got one but the doctor told me I wasn't fit for duty, so I went to the hospital. When I came out I thought I was still on the top of the list, but I had eight more days left on it, and then I fell to the bottom of the list. Well, here is the part I want .you to know about. I registered before I went to the hospital. I shouldn't have done that at all. I was on the list when I went to the hospital, and that is where I did wrong. I thought I would get a thirty day advance. Because I didn't read the agreement carefully ' I didn't know that I wasn't entitled to it. I want all of you brothers to read the agreement carefully so that this doesn't happen to you, too. Haywood Scheard (Ed. Note: The 30-day rule provides that if a man goes to a hospital and is not registered, he will subsequently receive a card dated back to the time he entered the hospital up to a maximum of 30 days. The rule applies if the Seafarer regis­ ters at any SIU hall within 48 hdurs of his discharge pom the hospital. Once the Sea­ farer has registered and sub­ sequently enters a hospital his cord continues to accumulate time, although he is excused pom attending meetings.) �'• - SEAFARERS fMiw Foarfeea LOG Half-Ahead Is Better Than None Not too long ago, Senator Arthur Watkins (R-Utah) offered a reward to any person who could unscramble and translate a particularly abstruse and. verbose'provision of the Internal Revenue Code. The provision was put in the instructions to help persons "underitand" another part of thd code"*' ' in filling out their tax forms. rpm—(depending on the thickness are stopped, stand by and wait for Seafarers on the Andrew of the fog) and how many rpm either phone or telegraph to ring Jackson may not have an answer you're doing at the time the phone for further orders — before pro­ for the Senator. However, they feel rings, in which case, disregard the ceeding without orders." Perhaps this one should be sent that they could do the code one telegraph completely and speed up better with the verbal instructions to 60 rpm or slow down to 40 rpm. to the drafters of the Internal Rev­ Issued from the bridge to the en­ It may also be advisable to main­ enue Code as punishment—a most gine room for handling the throttle tain the same speed provided you fitting thought for the income tax during a foggy spell on their last aren't stopped at the time. If you season. trip to London. While not offering a reward, they would appreciate it -By Seafarer 'Red' Fink If the Senator—or anyone else—^ 'Sea-Spray^ could help them translate this one. The instructions, as recorded by Gordon Bell, engine department delegate, were as follows: "HALF-AHEAD equals 40 rpm. if you're doing 60 rpm at the time on HALF-AHEAD—in which case, if you're doing HALF-AHEAD, and you're doing HALF-AHEAD with the rpm, and you get a HALFAHEAD on the telegraph (with a jingle), then either slow down to 40 rpm or speed up to 50 or 55 Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including com­ mittees, such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the «:tart of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY Yeah, well lels see you eat soup with them things! 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Names will be withheld upon request. agreement and according to 'sound trade union practice, a man must be paid for his work, overtime or otherwise. To my knowledge, one of the things the union movement is trying to eliminate in our economy is the "piece-work" system of pay, and the SIU is no exception to this. In my experience as chief steward, I have come across many instances where the men would ask me how much over­ time I would give them when I assign them to a job, even be­ fore they start working. When I tell them that they wiU be paiij according to the time they put in, I am told that on such and such a ship that such and such a steward gave them so many hours of overtime for doing that type of work. I think this is out of line, ununion and contrary to our con­ tract. This practice must be dis­ couraged If we are to remain the progressive and reputable trade unionists we elaim to be. Another thing I don't approve of, which ihany bosuns and stewards will agree, is the pad­ ding of overtime which some of the crewmembers are in the' bad habit of doing, especially if the steward is a new man on the ship. They Will work one or two hours and claim four hours pay for the same. If the steward doesn't ap­ prove it then he is called a com­ pany stiff and sometimes worse. Now that many of our con­ tracted companies are concen­ trating on operating their ships as economically as they can, we key man are placed in the thankless position of having the captain tell us to keep the over­ time at a minimum while our ' men insist on the opposite. I have one proposal to make, and if this sounds haywire, then let it end right here, but if our officials think there is merit in it, and, our* membership will ' agree with it, then let us try to have^it in our next agreement. When the contract is signed, all overtime work that we can think of such as painting a messroom, or sougeeing a room or the gal­ ley and such, the company and the- Union should meet and agree what a reasonable amount of overtime would be necessary to do such a job. This will help not only our key men who are shipped out of our halls and have to supervise our own Union members, but I believe it will eliminate a lot of unneces­ sary overtime beefs, especially in the steward department. Now, on cleaning the ice boxes alone I have been told by different men that it takes as little as 20 man-hours to 45 manhours to generally clean them. Now, if the company and the Union clarify this and set a given amount of hours to clean them, this would save us stew­ ards a lot of headaches. What do you think of this, fellow chief stewards? Let me hear from you. Let's discuss this subject more freely. Another suggestion I have for everyone to think about: let us bear down a little harder on the foul-ups, especially the galley personnel. I know of men who have been fouling up as long as I have known them, and right now, they are still sailing in the same capacities. Yes, they are fined, fired and lectured, but after this, they are shipped again in the same capacities. Let us do. something about this. There are not many, I am happy to admit, but these few make our ship-board life miserable whenever they are shipped with us. Let them ship in a rating where they cannot harm our bellies. Do you brothers agree with me? The last beef I nave is on the matter of coffee cups which are left everywhere on the ships except in the pantries. This mat­ ter has been discussed at every shipboard meeting, time- after time. Yet this practice goes on and on, and we stewards have to accept some more gray hairs be­ cause of it. So, I think it would not be out of place if I mention it ^ here. You Seafarers who boast of having the cleanest ships and brag of being in the* Brotherhood of the Sea, get those coffee cups back where they belong, the pantry, after using them. Save us stewards the unnecessary effort of going around to collect coffee cups from the deck and engine rooms, especially in bad weather. Stop using us as nursemaids. This might sound funny to you, but if you have to listen to the messmen about being short of cups many mornings, and you know your spare supply is about exhausted,.you'd know what I'm beefing about. I hope the-above gripes and suggestions will help to improve shipboard conditions so that we can truly maintain the SIU as the best in maritime. Robert Goodwin �SEAFARERS Mag Praises 51U Post-Disaster Aid LOG fage nfteea Reading Rooiti An article in the May issue of Coronet magazine entitled ''Labor's Labor of Love," praises the part played by SIU members out of the Lake Charles and New Orleans areas along with other imion men in " helping to reconstruct five first thing needed, the article notes, SIU men pitched in, laying con­ commvmities of Cameron Par­ crete foundations on Friday to save ish, Louisiana, after they had been obliterated by Hurricane Audrey on June 27,1957. The storm caused water to slush over the lowland area, swallowing roads, swirling around homes, disrupting commu­ nications, transport, power, light and sewer systems. Over 500 were dead and missing, and thousands homeless. When it was decided that a house building project tor the hardest hit of the Cameron families was the precious time for the regular con­ struction crews who came on Sat­ urday morning and worked straight through (0 Suoday night. These crews, made up of from 35 to 50 men, had set for them­ selves the mission of building a house per crew per weekend. Dur­ ing the four weekends that fol­ lowed they succeeded in building' 27 complete homes, an accomplish­ Two absorbed youngsters catch up on their reading at the SIU ment which was, the Coronet ar­ ticle calls, "a miracle of concen­ medical center in Brooklyn. Judy Bose looks on while Patrick trated, organised, unselfish effort." Fressoro does the honors. Patrick is the son of Seafarer Armando Members of various building and Fressoro. Both were on hand recently, on a Thursday afternoon construction unions . in Louisiana set aside for family visits. distinguished themselves in the ef­ fort, since they were called upon to supply the skilled labor needed in the construction program. Sea­ farer volunteers assisted the con­ struction workers and helped on maintenance and other functions, The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the enabling the building program to meet its goal. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their WASHINGTON—The MariUme beneficiaries. Administration has announced the launching of a new T-5 prototype George M. Perry, 59: Brother in Prichard, Ala. He became a full tanker designed to meet the com­ Perry died on April 8, 1958, in the member of the Union on August mercial needs of an American mer­ Bronx, NY. - A circulatory ailment 18, 1952, and sailed in the deck EVERY SUNDAY chant vessel and yet be easily was the cause of department. Brother Edwards is adapted for Naval defense pur­ DIRECT VOICE death. He became survived by his wife, Virginia poses. a full member of Edwards, of Prichard, Ala. He was BROADCAST The 615-faOt tanker will have the the Union on De­ buried in Memorial Gardens Ceme­ operational characteristics of a cember 21, 1942, tery, Mobile, Ala. * Naval oiler with special defense and sailed in the 444features and still maintain its use­ steward depart­ fulness as a commercial merchant ment. Burial took Charles E. Joyner, 54: Brother ship. The ship has an Sd-foot beam place in Wood- Joyner died on February 6, 1958, and a carrying capacity of 180,000 lawn Cemetery, in Savannah, Ga. A heart ailment barrels of oil. It has a cruising Bronx, NY. was the cause of speed of 20 knots. death. He became 1. t a full member of The vessel is also being consid­ ered for conversion to nuclear Mailon Minor, 44: On March 7, the Union on power in the near future. Contracts i958. Brother Minor died in Holly­ June 27, 1951. for the preliminary engineering wood, Florida. He became'a full and sailed in the steward depart­ and design studies for nuclear con­ member of the To Ships in Atiantic ment; Brother version have been awarded to Union on May South American Joyner is sur­ George G. Sharp, Inc., as the ship 29, 1946, and was and vived by his wife, .designer and General Electric for sailing in the European Waters ^ Emma Lee Joy­ the reactor designs. steward departner, of Savannah, Ga. Burial took ment.Brother The vessel was laimched at InEvanr r.diMlay, l*se OMT place in the Mallard Cemetery, (11:30 AU SST Sunday) Minor is survived galls Shipbuilding Corp., in PascaSardis, Ga. by a sister, Rosita goula, Mississippi, early last week. I WFK-3t,-1flSe KC« ShlpK In Caribbean. Minor, who re­ East Coaat of South America, South Atlantic sides in the Phil­ and Eaat Cteaat of ippines. Place of United Statea burial is not known. rWFL-SSi 15U0 KCs Launch T-5; May Be First Atom Tanker Curran Picks NMU Slate (Continued from page 2) you is now nothing but a bum and a gutter rat .. ." Denying that he was putting out any slates, Carvalho added, "One slate Is quite enough. I am talking about one yon sponsored. Sir." The purging of CarValho is'the standard Curran treatment dished but to men who have followed him faithfully through every twist and turn. Carvalho and Dunn are just the latest additions to the constant­ ly-lengthening list of once loyal purge victims,—Stone, Duffy, McDougall, Warner, Hanley and count­ less others who once were kingpins on the Curran slate. It will be. interesting to note, a few months from now, which of 'those he has so warmly endorsed iwill feel the ax, once his inconsis­ tency catches up with them. As one opposition leaflet now be­ ing circulated among NMU men>> bers puts it, ^'Why is it that at every election time those persons chosen by the leader to work with him suddenly become unpopular? What's wrong with the 6th floor on 17th Street?—disagree with the leader means you are Out!" "The teader," of course, is Joe CunJan. Shipa in Gulf of Mex­ ico. Caribbean. Weit Coaat of South Amer­ ica. Weat Coaat of Mexico and US Kaat Coast I WFK-»S, 1S700 KCa Shipa lu Mediterranean' area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast Meanwhiie, MID Round-the-Worid Broadcasts continue ... Ivory -Sunday, IMS GMT <2:15 PM EST Sunday) wco-iieu KCa I BOTOPB and No. America WCO-H*Oi.S KCa East Coast So. America WCO-22407 KCa West Coaat So. America Ivory Monday, esis GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM S5-IM07 KCa Australia WMM SM1S37.I Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT * ' AFL-OiO Alfred Sjoberg, 58: A kidney ailment caused the death of -Brother Sjoberg on February 20, 1958, in Colombo, Ceylon. He be­ came a full mem­ ber of the Union on December 2, 1938, and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Place of burial is not known. ie ^ t- The listings here of 12 new SIU arrivals represent another $2,400 in SIU maternity bene­ fits paid to Seafarers' families, plus 12 more US Savings Bonds as a gift from the Union to each baby. As of April 11, 1958, total maternity benefits paid in the six years since April 1, 1952, now amount to $637,400, aver­ aging well over $100,000 a year for this benent alone. The $200 maternity -benefit is apart ftnm hospital, surgical and medical coverage for Seafarers' families under the SIU Welfare Plan. As always, the SEAFARERS LOG welcomes photographs and information about Seafarers' families. Send all details to the editor of the LOG. All photos will be returned after use. Ving King Ming, 45: Brother Ming died on February 5, 1958, in Oakland, Calif. A respiratory ail­ ment w a s the cause of death. He hoc a m e a full member of the Union on March 21, 1951, ir and sailed in the Debra Lynn Bennett, born De­ engine depart­ cember 28, 1956, to Seafarer and ment. Burial took Mrs. Harris L. Bennett, Pass Chris­ place In the Chi­ tian, Miss. nese 6 Co. Cem­ etery, Caliitorhia. Caria Lynn Carlevaro, born March 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. David S. Carlevaro, Balti­ * * * Geor^ Cr Edwards, 25: Brother more, Md. Edwards'drea on 0(-t6ber 4,' 1957; tlarla Lob Hall, born February Personals And Notices James Anstinn Brodus The LOG office is holding your vaccination card from-the SS Seagarden. Please contact us concern­ ing it. Thomas Raines Your wife is anxious to get in contact with you. Charlie King , Your wife wants you to contact her at once at 425 West End Ave., Apt. 2, North 3, New York, 24. Her telephone number is TR 4-8267. Lemuel Frank Padgett " It is important that you get in touch with your lawyers Hennessy & Hennessy, Bull and Bay Streets, Savannah, Georgia, concerning a matter they have settled for you. Frank A. Radzvila Your mother, Mrs. Agnes. Radz­ vila, wants you to contact her at Box 16, Old' River Road, WilkesBarre, Pa. William C. Bedgood Get In touch with your wife at 205 Jay Street, Albany, New York. William "Shorty" Thompson Ben Martin Bill Davey Frank Murphy would like to get in touch with the above Seafarers and any others who sailed on the SS Compass from July to Decem­ ber, 1952. He was messman on the ship. Contact him at 162 Grand Street, Middletown, Conn. Evan Earl Mirt:;ette Contact Seamen's Church Insti­ tute of New York, 25 South Street. Important. Frank Richardson Gordon T. Parker Robert E. Hill Contact Allen's Photo Supply Company, 238 Market St., San Francisco. John Nash Contact Mrs. Leonard C. Clarke, 10 Forrest Avenue, Fair Haven, New Jersey. Nick 'Blackie' Matthew Your father is in the tuberculosis ward at San Francisco County Hos­ pital. Please get in touch with him. Joe Pilutis is now in St. Vin­ cent's hospital, 7th Avenue and 11th Street, New York City. He would welcome visits from any of his old friends and shipmates. 19, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roger L. Hall, Jackson Heights, NY. Abelardo Hernandez, born Janu­ ary 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Heraldo Hernandez, San Juan, PR. Larry Craig Reynolds, born De­ cember -25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. William H. Reynolds, Berryville, Va. Barbara Louise Schumacher, born February 15, 1958, to .Sea­ farer and Mrs. Francis J, Schu­ macher, Derby, Conn. Charles Welch, born March 3, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles A. IVelch, Norristown, Pa. Susan Claire Conneli, born Feb­ ruary 15, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Conneli, Salem, Mass. John Flaherty Jr., born February 17, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. John M. Flaherty, Wollaston, Mass. Rickey Maurice Jones, born March 13, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Walter D. Jones,_ Texas City, Tex. Cynthia Ann Knight, born March 19, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs, James Alvin Knight, Screven, Ga. ' Efrian Landron, born December 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jesus Landron, Brooklyn, NY. » �SEAFABEBS 'n - n- OFFICIAL ORG'AN OF THE SEAFARERS I N*f ERN AT I ON A L UN ION • ATLANTIC AND SULF DISTRICT * AFL-CIO • AMMI Leading Drive To Save Runaway Flags fc.,.=; ?C *.v' <%....V' H: 1-: •i-'- SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be; UN Meet Rejects Six-Mile Limit GENEVA—A US bid to resolve the knotty issue of the ex­ tension of territorial waters from three to six miles has been rejected at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the • LONDON—The American Merchant Marine Institute has Sea. The rejection came by^ ~~ ^ ^ placed itself at the head of a campaign to forestaU any regu­ the whisker-thin margin of 38 Union which has already closed down some areas to foreign shi.7S lation of runaway-flag shipping. AMMI President Ralph to 36 in a conference commit­ and fishing, such as Vladivostock Casey has been lobbying ac-*^ tee, leaving the nations Involved Bay, on the ground that it is within tively here to get foreign ship­ In its April 11 issue, the SEA­ deeper in disagreement over major Soviet territorial limits. owners to oppose limits on FARERS LOG pointed out that issues. In addition to the Soviet Union's runaways as proposed at the UN runaway shipping undermines legit­ As a result of the rejection of action, Indonesia has attempted to Conference on Sea Law in Geneva. imate American and foreign flag the US move, which was a de­ enforce a 12-mile limit in waters Casey's efforts at the International operations and contradicts US pol­ parture from US tradition, it is around the island republic. Some Chamber of Shipping meeting are icy aimed at developing strong expected that the conference will South American nations have come aimed at scuttling a measure re­ economies at home and abroad break up without determining the up with the 200-mile proposal. April 30 quiring a "genuine link" between among US allies. rights of UN members with Back at home, any extension of The LOG^noted that the Ameri­ May 14 the flag of registry and the owner respect to setting the limits of the three-mile limit would have a can-owned runaway-flag fleet oper­ of the vessel. If such a plan were territorial waters. May 28 considerable impact on the oil ex­ adopted, it would put the squeeze ates under the world's lowest stand­ Fishing Zone June 11 on nine million tons of American- ards and engages in cut-throat com­ While turning down other ter­ ploration in the Gulf of Mexico owned bargain-basement shipping petition with other shipping. ritorial proposals from the Soviet and on the running feud between enterprises currently hiding out Urion, India and Mexico, the com­ Mexican and Americau shrimpfrom American taxes under the mittee accepted a Canadian recom­ boats over righta to fish in waters Panamanian and Liberian flags. mendation for a 12-mile zone of onshore 6t the coast of Mexico.' The old three-mile limit was set exclusive fishing rights extending The AMMI's sabotaging of gen­ from the coasts of the nation in­ on the basis that it was the farthest uine US-flag shipping met with a range of a shore battery at the volved. sharp dissent from one major Some nations have sought to ex­ time. ' group of American shipowners. tend territorial waters as much as. Ralph B. Dewey, president of the WASHINGTON—Two more runaway vessels have decided 200 miles to saa in an effort to Pacific American Steamship Asso­ ciation, put his organization on to try for the "50-50" bandwagon and have applied to the Ma­ maintain exclusive fishing rights record as squarely opposed to the ritime Administration for permission to come back under the and bar vessels of other nations. The US came to the conference AMMI position. US flag. ^ defending the existing three-mile In response to a query from The usual profit motive has, purposes and to operate at mini­ limit recognized by most major Morris Weisberger, SIUNA vicebeen behind the more than 15 mum costs in direct competition maritime nations. It was argued president and secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, foreign-flag vessels seeking US with American-flag fleets. Now, by the US delegates and other redocumentation. As open market American operators charge, having nations that extending the threeDewey said in part: BALTIMORE — It has been a charter rates continue to fall, more taken the runaway trade for what mile limit would.lead t^greater in­ "We do not consider Pana­ former they could, they are trying to move terference Willi the passage of busy period on the organizing front US vessels are looking manian and Liberian vessels, towards profitable "50-50" cargoes in on the limited number of car­ merchant vessels and additional in this port. The SIU's Harbor and even if US-owned, as part of available to American-flag ships; goes available to American-flag hazards to navigation, because of. Inland 'Waterways Division has the American Merchant Ma­ the difficulty of making fixes on signed a contract with Berg Tow­ While 12 vessels have received vessels. rine ... We do not favor shore points from more than six ing Company and is presently Ships that have already been permission for redocumentation so unrestricted or undisciplined miles off. It would add, more mile­ negotiating with another tug outfit returned to the American nag are far, many more are expected to transfer of US-fiag vessels to age to some sea routes and possibly in the harbor. the Pegor, Penn Trader (ex-Fred­ apply in the near future. The latest foreign registry . . . We will two are the Wang Trader, owned eric 0. Collin), Pacific Pioneer place some international straits Port Agent Earl Sheppard also continue to take whatever by Zeeland Transportation, Ltd. (which was never American flag), off limits by making them territor­ reported success in the Marine steps are necessary to make Taxiarch (ex-Wanda), Pacific Star, ial waters. Military considerations Allied Workers effort to sign up a and the National FreedomAmerican-flag operation more Several American operators have Penn Explorer (ex s-Catherine), were also a factor in the US stand. fairly large marine canvas com­ attractive to US citizens." However, the majority of nations pany here. A number of other Dewey said Captain J. E. Tlur- been protesting the readmission of Transglobe, Transyork, Transcape, phy, one.^of Casey's employer ad­ foreign-flag vessels into the US Penn Voyager (ex-Cecil N. Bean), attending the conference came out unorganized companies were close­ visors at ^Geneva, will be notified trade. These ships, they contend, Penn Mariner (ex-George A. Law- in favor of a 12-mile limit. In this ly watching the outcome of this they were supported by the Soviet drive, and with the SIU's victory, of the West Coast shipowners' sought toreign registry for tax son), Evicynthia and 'Eviliz. are expected to start negotiating position. soon. The "genuine link" measure was Marine Cooks Unveil New Hiring Board The coming local and state elec­ approved by a vote of 40 to 7 in a tions are a main source of con­ committee meeting at the UN con­ versation among the men on the ference, although active opposition beach here. „The usual "promises" to it" was spearheaded by the are being voiced by all of the can­ United States. didates, and are being throughly Oil Company Views discussed. The state's COPE divi­ The AMMI position apparently sion is doing' a survey on all of represents the views of major oil these candidates and is 'expected companies who operate large runa­ lo release statements on their labor way-flag tonnage, and of those sub­ backgrounds in the near future. sidized shipowners who are looking The membership was urged by to unload their ships at world Sheppard to check over COPE'S market prices for runaway opera­ findings in picking a choice of po­ tion. litical representation for the next . Concern that the UN conference year, With the growing drive for might limit runaway operations has "right-to-wqrk" laws, every uhion prompted American owners of run­ man has a duty , to see to it that away tonnage to step up a "public he and his family will be' eligible relations" program in efforts to to vote in order to protect his explain that the runaways are union security, he concluded.. really public-spirited Americans. Shipping l\as been poor for the The kickoff of the campaign was past two weeks with a number of Casey's statement that rflnaways ships: still in lay-up and no sign are the "fifth arm of defense." of their coming oiit soon. There As part of the drive, the "New are three Calmar vessels in dryYork Herald Tribune" featured a dock, and the Chilore, which will lengthy pro-runaway apologia in be paying off here, will also be its Sunday, April 20, issue over the going into lay-up for an indefinite signature of Earling D. Naess, period. who it said is an American own­ There were 13 vessels paying ing 1,200,000 tons of Panamanian off, seven signing on and 13 in and Liberian tonnage. transit during tJie past two weeks. Earlier, Carl F. Vander Clute, New rotary shipping board installed'in SlU-afliiiated Marine Cooks and Srewardl heoa'ciuarrers in In most cases all of the beefs general manager of Gulf Oil's San Francisco is inspected by (l-r) Reinhold Johansen, Sailors Uhion of the Pacific; Marty Breithoff, aboard these ships were handled marine department, told the SlU West Coast representative, and MCS oldtimer "Scoop" Miller, The new board has space for list­ by the patrolman, but a few were American Legion that runaways are referred to headquarters for final ing nearly 100 different shipboard ratings for manning jobs open on MCS passengdr and freight oper"full partners" in American secur­ settlement. ity. 2 More Runaways Returning To US . ?:-• • SI;:J';-- |i Bait. 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Title A name given to the resource April 25, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: THREE SIU FLEETS WIN PHS AWARD SEA INJURY RATE CUT 10 PERCENT, ’57 TOTALS SHOW 4,000 HEALTH EXAMS GIVEN AT SIU CENTER MADAKET HIT BY MONSTER: 75-FT. WAVE RAPS ATTACK ON BERNSTEIN ORDER UNION ON BALLOT DESPITE AFFIDAVIT LACK NY BOOSTS CANAL PLANS TO MONTREAL UAW $ CUT KEEPS METAL PLANT OPEN TRUCK BEEF SLOWS NEW YORK SHIPPING SUEZ NEARS DEPTH LIMIT AS EGYPT SHOPS FOR $S BME FETES 9TH BIRTHDAY NY BARS AGE BIAS IN HIRING FOR JOBS LAKES SIU SHIFTS TO NEW HQ. NLRB OPENS HEARING ON COMPLAINT AGAINST ACS MAG PRAISES SIU POST-DISASTER AID AMMI LEADING DRIVE TO SAVE RUNAWAY FLAG UN MEET REJECTS SIX-MILE LIMIT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/25/1958 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. XX, No. 9 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d23d90f71d754258578b1663d42deed3.PDF 46485b68475179d7c415ce4a1069bd3e PDF Text Text LOG J. • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 30 C's In Scholarships . .. i- •::ii •^ i iiil • 4 '-'•I • >fI |M I ^ f tug to come under SIU-HIWD contract, the WW Cf COfllC • Gated Delaware is shown at her mooring in Baltimore harbor. She is operated by Gulf Atlantic Towing Company. Relief cap^ tain Jim Gilmore is at entrance to pilot house. AWARDS 11 •• S i5 1 Story On Page 3 AFL-CIO Seeks Early Action On Aid To Jobless • \m . uJ I ••• m I Story On Page 2 ' '<1 '111 , I m M .r' •' ' A-.V:. •r *•"' • > -!f-= y Spare-time idea is converted to cash by Seafarer Julius Gural, AB (top, right), as he re­ ceives $150 award from Capt. Joseph McDiarmid, marine manager for Isthmian. Gural devised new gangway net (Story on Page 11.) : " '• ' • I'; . r _ ' ' ; " �• —r:rp;p, SEAFA Page Tw» Mn 9, ifiji AFL-CIO Action To Aid WASHINGTON—With hundreds of thousands of shoreside families being forced onto public charity by the exhaustion of their unemployment benefits and little actm forthcom­ ing, the General Board of the AFL-CIO has Issued a call for immediate steps tb bolster the nation's well-being. The AFL-^ CIO program on the economy Why Recession Action is Needed calls for shoring up and im­ provement of unemployment In­ The following economic facts are the basis for the AFL-CIO'e surance .benefits plus a tax cut in call for legislative action as expressed at the General Board meet­ the low income brackets. The General Board, which con­ ing of all International Union presidents in Washington, April 28: sists of all the international union • Unemployment in April stood at 5,120,000, about percent presidents of the Federation, met of the entire work force, a postwar record. It undoubtedly affects in Washington on April 28 to deal directly some 15 million or more Americans, taking families into with major issues facing trade account. unions, of which unemployment is '• Of this total 3,500,000 are getting unemployment insurance a principle problem. In its state­ ment on the economy the AFL-CIO benefits at varying rates up to $45 a week, with many drawing as declared that little has been done, little as $20 a week. despite the clear intent of the Em­ • The rest of the unemployed are ineligible for benefits, or have ployment Act of 1946, -to "promote exhausted the maximum of weekly benefits, usually 28 weeks. maximum employment, production An estimated 700,000 have exhausted their benefits in the lint SBofarar R. Manutl, OS, ami Y. Guittory, mfssinon, take their turn arid purchasing power." three months of this year, with this total still growing. That meaiM standing pickdf duly outsid* th* BethtBhem yards in Hoboken, NJ. Therefore the Board called for these people are going on relief. The length of their unemployment where their ship, the Maurice George, ex-Rion, is berdied. The unemployment insurance legisla­ is the worst aspect of the current recession. tion which would accomplish three new owner refusml to sign on tho SIU crew thot was whh the ves­ • The AFL-CIO program consists of two main sectlonB—the first, improvements in the present sel when It was sold. The SIU is charging discrimination ogoinst system of aiding the unemployed; an extension of unemployment insurance benefits and an improve­ Seafarers. a) extension of unemployment ment of weekly payment levels; the second, a tax cut concentrated benefits to a minimum of 39 weeks, in low income groups where purchasing power is badly needed. Th* b) Improvement, through Fed­ need to shore up and expand purchasing power is pointed up by eral funds, oi existing state systems statistics showing a 12 percent decline in production and an $8.7 sii that unemployed workers get blUlon deeliiie in wages >nd salaries, which the Federation feels, at least half their weekly earnings, may be translated into further unemployment and shutdowns of ' • • e) Provision of coverage for mil­ plants. lions of workers now outside the unemployment insurance system. The SIU is awaiting action by the National Labor RelatioRai, These objectives have not been Federation would concentrate this chasing power among people who met by legislation which passed ciit in the $5,000 per year or less are still working and stave off the Board on unfair labor practice charges filed April 24 against the House of Representatives last taxable income class. In addition, "vicious cycle" effect that unem­ week, since it makes no provision it called for elimination of excise ployment and loss of purchasing Mack Klosty Inc., a newly-formed shaping firm. The SIU, ; TTTTTT for improving benefit levels or (sales) taxes on autos, electrical power can have by breeding more has charged that company hir-'^'T . _ i. J the company's .agents bad stated unemployment. covering workers outside the appliances and transportation. mg for the vessel was based tjjgt they would sign a contract The latter move, which would Other items called for by the system. As it now stands, the law passed by the House would cover, affect passenger travel on steam­ Federation Include public works, on discrimination against the with the NMU, and that the soin p'art, oniy point (a) of the above ships, has also been recommended particularly school, hospital, home SIU members employed aboard the called advertisement was a pretest • requirements. (See story on page by a special Senate cdmmittee and road constniction. The Fed­ SS Rion. An SIU plcketline pro­ to cover up their previous pro­ with respect to the studying transportation problems. eration demanded Federal aid for testing the company's action was nouncements, 11.) contract. placed in front of the vessel which SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul The tax cut was essentialr the school construction :to end the has been renamed the Maurice Ordinarily it would he expect^' HaU urged Seafarers and their Federation said, to build up pur­ schoolroom shortage.. that a new dompany without pre-i . George, families lo support the Federation The filing of the SIU charges vlous union Telationships whlcji program by writing their Senators foUdwed the purchase of the Rion acquired ft single ship would reJ to imcorporate a generous im­ from the SlU-contracted Actium tain the crew employed at that provement in imemployment bene­ time if the crewmembers expressefi fits in the bill passed by the House the desire to remain aboard, as of Representatives.was the case of the SIU crewmem­ Company decUnro Offer Great Hardships bers oinvoived. .J An N. JL U. spokesman said It has been pointed out that the The company's failure to follow, his union could get the vessel WASHINGTON—A bill supported by the AFL-aO calling greatest hardships are suffered by co^e^ inanncd with li­ such aq obvioudy-valid procedure,^ those workers who have been out for controls on welfare and pension funds has been passed by censed personnel, but fearing —in addition, to the other circunH. of work more than six months and the Senate 88 to 0. The measure would require all employee further trouble, the company^ stances—^made it clear that Klosty;' declined the offer. are no longer eligible for benefits, t>eedgo8ty.^an_ offlcinLof th® was not seeking to crew his vesseli — at least 700,000 by the last count, funds, whether operated hy*^ in good faith. who must turn to public reN^ unions, by unions jointly with ate approval, there is some doubt In its eagerness to snatch Sea­ agencies to get the bare necessities management or by manage­ as to what will happen in the House Excerpt from "NY Times" farers' Jobs, the NMU offered .tqi_of Representatives. The chairman cf life. An additional one milTon of May 1, 1958, shows how supply the company with strike-t or more unemployed were not ment alone, to register with the of the House Labor Committee, NMU offered to supply deck breaking mates and engineers to eligible for benefits in the first Department of Labor and make full Rep. Graham A. Barden, is believed and e n.^ i n e officer-strikeget the shjp moving. As reported instance. reports on their financial opera­ to be hostile to passage, of the fundin the "New York Times" of May breakert. The Federation statement point­ tions. It affects an estimated 50,000 reporting measure. 1, 1958, VAn NMU spokesman said ed out that for years, state legis­ welfare plans with $35 bilUon in The Seafarers Welfare Plan is Steamship Corporation by the his union could get the vessel com­ latures have failed to act on basic assets. one of thousands of plans which Klosty concern. Klosty, whose pletely-maimed with licensed per­ inadequacies of their unemploy­ Passage of the measure, spon­ would be affected by Uie faiii. The agent is .the National Maritime ment benefits systems, inadequacies sored jointly by Senatmrs John SIU Plan is alrea^ require'd to Union-contacted Arrow Steamship sonnel, but fearing further trou­ ble, the company declined the which are now showing up. Kennedy (Dem.-Mass.), Paul" Doug­ make annual financial reports to Corporation, then notified SIU offer." The second major portion of the las (Dem,-lll.), and Irving Ives the New York State Superintendent headquarters representatives that Federation's program calls for a (Rep.-NY), was considered a major of Insurance, as are other welfare he intended to sign a contract with tax cut of $6 to. $8 billion whmh victory for labor. It now goes to plan.s whose offices are in New the NMU. It repeatedly refused to would make up for the decline in the House of Representatives for, York State. ' deal with the SIU or to accede to salary and wage income. The action. the SlU's request that the crewThe AFI>CIO had supported the members aboard the Rion stay measure as providing equitable aboard the ship if they so desired. controls over all types of welfare On Saturday, April 5, the Klosty May 9, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 10 plans whether or not unions were concern inserted a two-line adver­ Three ships, two British tankers included in their administration. tisement for Seamen in the classi­ and a Panamanian cargo vessel, Management groups, including the fied section ,of the "New York were attacked in strife-torn Indo­ National Association of Manufac­ The names of three men were Times" and by Jdonday morning, it nesia by unidentified planes last turers, had opposed the bill, caUing inadvertently omitted from the had a fuU crew, which meant that week. One, thie Panamanian sMp for exemption for management Robin Line Honor Roll which ap­ in two days, theoretically, 27 sea­ Aquiia, was sunk. PAVX. BAU.. Secretary-Treasurer • BCBBEBI BRAND, Editor.' BERNARD SEA­ funds but regulation of union peared in the last edition of the men had read the ad, in a Saturday The two British tankers, the San MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN piams. SEAFARERS LOG. Two of the morning newspaper, made applica­ Flavian and the Daronia, were at­ S^ACK. AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL. HER­ In addition, the AFL-CIO was Seafarers, Harry Miller and James tion and had been hired by the tacked shortly after dawn of April MAN MAKLER, Staff Writers. Bah Momr, Gulf Area Representative. heartened by the Senate's action in Morton, were members of the company. To nobody's surprise, it 28, while ri^ng at anchor in the Published brweekly at the headquarters decisively rejecting several pro­ Robin Hood crew. The third, John turned out that 22 of the 27 men east Borneo port of Balikpapan. of the Seafarers Internatfonal Union, At- posals which would have added to Breen, was on the Robin Gray. hired were NMU then- None of the The San Flavian was bit and set lantie A Gulf O'strlct. APL-CSO, 67S Pourih Avenue Brooklyn 32, NY .Tel. HYaO'htb existing Taft-Hartley curbs on Along ivith others named in the last men hired were members of the afire, and the crew had to abandon 9-SSOS. Entered as seeonr class m:tter , •• . at the Post Office in Brooklyn. HY. under union activity. A variety of amend­ issue of the LOG, they helped hold old crew although, all had applied her. tiia Act, of Aug. 24,. 1*1' ments were^offered in this area and the fleet for the SIU and earned a for employment. , The Panamanian sliip was bombed defeated by very wide margins. In filing its charges the SIU act­ and sunk,.Cii April SO putsid4:|he hearty vote of thanks from the Un­ Despite the overwhelming Sen­ ion membership, • ed on the fact,' aimong others, that Ijndonesian harbor' Of Amboia|^| v Sill Hits Discrimination By New Rion Operators Senate Passes BUI On Welfare Funds Eobin Line Honor Roll SEAFARERS LOG K'.^: •'. -iLc viiCi , . - •— - f. i • • Boinb 3 Ships In IndPiiesia / �Hay 9t 1958 SEAFARERS Juhl^i^s Fit Fdr'Hufy LOG Pace Thre* Name Five Winners Of Union's $6,000 Scholarship Prizes Selection of four active Seafarers and the daughter of an SIU man for fivd $6,000 Andrew, Furuseth scholarship awards was made this week by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The afwards are good for four years of study at any recognized col­ lege or university in the"^ tal given since the program started trar, Howard University; Bernard United States or its pos­ in 1953 to 28 scholarships valued Ireland, assistant director of ad-^ at $168,000. Of this total, 17 have sessions in any field. been awarded to Seafarers and 11 The five winners are: to sons and daughters of Seafarers. Gerald E. Anderson, 26, of A number of the winners have al­ ready completed college and pro­ Minneapolis, Minn, fessional education. Giovanni F. Abundo,^ 29, Of this year's winners, Anderson Dorchester, Mass. started sailing with the SIU at the The focus was on Bosilio Jr., 8, as Dr. Oscar B. Camp, head of Mike Carlin, 25, Garden age of 16 in the engine department. the recently-opened SlU medical center in Baltimore, checked the He completed his high school work City, LI. youngster's throat during exam last Friday. Looking on were Sea­ while in the US Army and is now Frederick G. Carpenter, farer <ind Mrs. Basilio Maldonado. Basilio Jr. got a clean bill of enrolled at the University of Min­ Abundo Carpenter 29,-New Orleans, La. health, hiis dad last shipped as AB/DM on the Chilore. nesota's Institute of Technology Delia Alice Prestwood, 18, studying electrical engineering. His missions, Columbia College; ElMobile, Ala. last ship was the Mermaid (Metro wood C. Kastner, registrar. New Miss Prestwood is the daughter Petroleum). Abundo, who sailed on deck of Seafarer James R. Prestwood, who sails in the steward depart­ with the SIU, has been going to sea with the Union for the past ten ment. As in the past years, the awards years. He was last aboard the Win­ were made upon the recommenda­ ter Hill (Cities Service). Like An­ WASHINGTON—Acting on a charge against the SIU by tion of a panel of five college ad­ derson, he is already attending col­ ministrators. They are based on lege, being enrolled at Boston . NMU President Joseph Curran, the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ the candidate's past scholastic rec­ University. His major field of in­ cil decided to table Curran's demand for Ethical Practices pro­ ord, the results achieved on the terest is chemistry. Carlin started sailing back in ceedings concerning the SIU-^ 1949 and was an active organizer Delia Alice Prestwood and fa­ American Banner Lines, and that treasury loan of $500,000 in the Cities Service fleet for two ther, Seafarer James Prest­ the loan, approved by the SIU to the Arnold Bernstein steam­ membership years. Subsequently he spent most wood. in December, 1956, of his seatime on Isthmian ships ship interests. The action to table out of treasury funds, was made a with an interruption in 1953 for an York University, and C. William the charge was taken on April 30, matter of public record long be­ Army hitch. His last vessel was the Edwards, director of Admissions, the "New York Times" reported. fore the passage of Section 5, Code Ocean Eva. He intends to major in Princeton University. V Earlier in the week, the Federa­ 5, and 15 months before the NMU international labor relations with a, tion amiounced that the Ethical made its protest. minor in literature. Practices Committee would review The reason for the protest, the Carpenter, who also sails in the Section 5, Code 5 of the Ethical SIU concluded, was the desire of deck department, has been going Practices Code which prohibits the the NMU to destroy the. American Anderson Carlin to sea for the past 13 years. His Federation or its affiliates from Banner operation and maintain an making loans to businesses with American-flag monopoly for the standard Collets Entrance Board last vessel was the Coe Victory. He svhich it bargains collectively. I United States Lines in the North Examinations and on all-around intends to major in psychology and ability and activities. adolescent guidanee. Purpose Of Code Atiantic passenger service. Seafarers Win 4 Of S Miss Prestwood is a graduate of In answering the charge, in a 20The SS Atlantic, the first Ameri­ This is the third year in a row Murphy High School in Mobile page brief supported by some J1 can flag tourist class ship in the that Seafarers have taken four of and intends to take a pre-mcdical pounds of supporting documents transatlantic trade, was scheduled the five awards given. Seafarers course with the objective of study­ and other data, the SIU said that to go into service on Maritime Day, and children of Seafarers compete ing for an MD degree. Section 5, Code 5 was aimed at ac­ May 22. It is being finished up at for the first four awards open with Aiding in the selection was a Once the, world's largest mer­ tions which would result In sweet­ the Ingalls yard in Pascagoula, the fifth reserved for the highest panel of educators consisting of heart contracts, personal profit for Miss, but the sailing date has been ranking Seafarer left after the four Miss Edna Newby, assistant dean, chant fleet, the US merchant marine continued its decline for union officials, or which would as­ posponed until June 11, because winners have been chosen. Douglass College, Rutgers Univer­ sist a faction in management to the vessel is not ready yet. This year's awards bring the to­ sity; F. D. Wilkinson, former regis­ the third straight year. As of April 1, there were only 974 active ocean­ maneuver for control of a corpora­ going US-fiag vessels of 1,000 gross tion. , The Union maintained the code tons and over. Of those, 39 were Port Officials Post Porkchops was not intended to apply to loanw government-owned and 935 were privately-owned. designed to preserve or expand job opportunities for Americau These totals represent a decline workers, and pointed to a pattern of more than 110 privately-owned of such loans by many trade unions ships since April, 1956. According over the years for that purpose. to figures released by the Maritime None of these loans, the SIU brief Administration, there were 1,048 said, are subject to censure because privately owned active vessels in they were "inspired by a desire to the US merchant fleet in 1956. By preserve and/or improve Job op­ 1957 this total had dropped to portunities of workers In the par­ 1,017 with eight tankers and 18 ticular area involved." freighters joining the 18 vessels already inactive. During the past ; FMB Approval year however, an additional 38 As the SIU pointed out the Fedtankers and 23 freighters went into oral Maritime Board Is actually a lay-up decreasing the active fleet party to some of the financial ar­ to 935 ships. rangements to which the SIU is On a month-to-month basis, the Also a party. number of active vessels has been In addition, the SIU brief fluctuating. Four inactive ships pointed out that there is no agree­ went into operation during the last ment between the SIU and the m^onth as did' a new tanker, the Gulfprince, and the Liberty ship, the Penn Jrader, which returned from foreign registry. But two other tankers, the Bidwsll and the Esso Brooklyn, were sold foreign. Of the 61-privately-owned inac­ tive vessels, 16 cargo ships apd 30 SIU Port Agent Jeff Gillette (left) and Patri^man Harvey Mesford do the honors on the new Sailors Un­ tankers are laid up because of lack ionI shipping board in the Seattle SUP hall, the jobs being posted were on SIU.ships in the West Coast of corgoes. Most of the others sra port. rt. New shipping boards, patterned after the installations at SIU halls in New York and Baitiundergoing extensive repairs or conversion. more, are being put up in all SUP hoik. Table NMU Charge On Bernstein Loan US Fleet Declines To 974 Ships FOn 4i£ yaun OFSH \ �§ SEAFARERS Pace Four War ff Ships Eluding US Salvage Bids WASHINGTON — The Govern­ ment is letting ready to end a nearly-fruitless attempt to regain part of a huge loss: the richlyladen cargo ships that were sunk during World War II. For the past seven .years, the Maritime Administration has tried to get private concerns to salvage corroding huUs and sometimes val­ uable cargoes from beneath the seas all over the world but the response to their bids has been far from eager. Against hundreds of millbns of dollars of loss to the Government the balance sheet to­ day reads $47,846 recovered. Just how many* American ships went down, victims of Axis tor­ pedoes, bombs, or mines, is not exactly known, but Maritime cal­ culates that some 400 offer salvage possibilities. They're mostly in depths of 200 feet or less, and many of them are off the Atlantic seaboard; Some of these were private ves­ sels, but the Government holds part or partial interest in the ma­ jority. In some cases the US owned the ships outright; in others, it Insured them and took title after sinking. By conservative estimate, each ship was worth $500,000 to $1 million when afloat. Despite the discouraging salvage record to date, it's unlikely that the Government will ever abandon Its rights to the sunken ships. There is always the possibility that someone will come up wjth new and effective methods of raising the ships economically, enabling the Government to recoup part of its gigantic loss, with cargoes of valu­ able metals and ores such as cop­ per, brass and aluminum. See Upturn For Mobile MOB^E—Shipping for this port picked up during the last two weeks and should continue to do so for the next period. Two vessels, the Royal Oak (Cities Service) and the Azalea City (Waterman), are com­ ing out of lay-up and will take on crews sometime next week. How­ ever it is not expected that the three tankers laid up in this port will come out as they have no cargo commitments and none are expected in the near future. Seafarers in this port will be go­ ing to the polls next week for the city and state-wide elections. All members who are eligible to vote are urged to do so and to give due consideration to the candidates who favor labor, Harold Figpher, acting port agent, reported. The Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Pio­ neer, Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa ,Clipper, Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); Arizpa, Monarch of the Seas, Warrior, LaSalle and Claiborne (Waterman) were in the area during the past period. Quitting Ship? Notify Union r . ,• A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions .all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a repl^ ^ment. Failure to give n{>tice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed-sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the wdrk tougher for your ship-ates. . ^.J..;;.....,:-^.. .. LOG iuir «. iSii SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING BOARD From April 16 To April 29, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete piciure in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job group and port, including the num­ ber of men remaining on tiie beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their, department. In the near future, SIU shipping will be reported by ratings in the same fashion. Comments and suggestions on this procedure are always welcome.) SIU shipping rose again during the last two weeks, boost­ ing the ratio of jobs available to men registered on "the beach. The latest figures show three men shipped for every seven A men registered on the beach at the end of the period, which could mean a complete tiu-nover of A men on the beach in 4-5 weeks. The latest comparable NMU figure is three shipped for every 20 top seniority seamen registered on the beach. The average for the last six-week period is a 3:7 ratio for the SIU, aUd 3:21 for NMU. Con­ sidered another way, the average SIU ..top seniority man has three chances for Jobs to every one available to his NMU counterpart. Six SIU ports listed improved shipping last period, four remained the same as before and four declined. Boston, New York, Baltimore, New Orleans, Houston and Wilmington showed increases, and Philkdelpbia. Savannah, Mobile and San Francisco stayed "as is." The rest fell off somewhat Overall, although the SIU shipping for the period increased, the total registration in the period and of men oQ-the beaoh at the end of the period also rose, due to routine re-registrations, hospital cases, deaths, retirements, men shipping out of group and similar c|>uses. - Seniority-wise, 74 percent of the Jobs shipped were filled by A men, 22 percent by B men and the remainder by class C. Most of the class C shipping was in galley ratings, though eight ports shipped no € men at all. " The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New Ymh: Good . . . Philadelphia: Dock strike's over; should improve . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Nrnfolk: Fair; crewed Angelina . . . Savannaht Slow . . . Tampa: Quiet . . . Mobile: Good; Royal Oak, Azalea City should crew up; S others still idle . . . New Orieans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Houston: Good prospects .... Wilmingtent Could be busy . . . San Francisco: Quiet . . . Seattle: Fair. DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa ........ Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Cbarles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 2 1 4 8 31 44 3 7 16 34 I 5 4 4 3 2 10 18 16 19 3 9 10 - 19 — 3 2 5 3 4 2 2 23 2 8 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 5 1 —• GROUP 1 2 2 3 7 1 2 5 .4 3 1 — _ 1 — — 1 4 ' 2 1 7 1 1 4 — 1 — 3 Shipped CLAiS A 3 2 6 2 17 3 1 1 2 3 2 11 3 2 3 Shipped CLASS B . Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 -2 2 — 15 36 19 5 5 3 3 1 1 3 1 10 23 .11 3 10 2 6 '— - 2 1 3 1 — \ — 1 1 _ 1 1 — — 1 14 14 4 — 4 18 7 2 18 — 9 — .— — 4 1 — 8 8 5 1 1 1' 1 1 1 =— _ — — — — ^ 2 5 1 -J 3 1 — 2 TOTAL SHIPPED/ GROUP 1 2 - — 3 - —( — _ —_ _ — _ — — —' _ — — — _ — — 3 A 2 3 3 70 — 7 3 44 __ 8 — 3 2 __ 32 43 5 21 — 3 — 7 __ 6 CLASS B 2 10 5 13 6 1 4 11 3 — 1 C 2 6 — 3 — _ — — — — — Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 2 15 9 92 146 11 29 45 85 4 4 3 8 7 4 35 22 37 64 7 23 18 26 8 11 17 , 26 12 16 All 7 86 12 60 14 3 3 36 54 5 24 3 7 7 GROUP 3 1 2 2 2 7 47 2 18 6 ». 1 12 7 11 2 __ 9 4 __ . 5 4 13 14 4 4 2 1 _ _ 14 4 2 8 3 2 8 3 5 16 3 1 27 5 26 6 t 1 3 13 6 11 6 16 9 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York ,,.. , Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa ........ Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 4 48 14 10 1 3 24 _ 4 5 1 6 1 7 18 29 11 3 '7 12 4 2 5 5 2 6 — Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B 3 1 11 3 1 — 2 1 — 2 3 GROUP 1 2 1 4 15 1 — — 9 2 — _ — _ Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 1 *3 3 1 3 ._1 7 9 17 42 3 ' 2 1 1 5 2 27 4 4 3 — _ 1 4 — 1 — 2 4 15 2 6 6 25 4 2 3 2 5 4 14 3 5 — 2 — 3 1 5 4 1 1 1 1 i— — 2 2 • 7 1 2 2 11 2 1 _ 3 1 1 1 5 GROUP 2 1 __ 1 12 — — 8 1 — 2 — 1 3 1 8 3 — — Shipped CLASS C 3 2 4 1 7 2 1 GROUT 2 1 1 — — ~ ~ — 1 — 1 _ —. 18 — — 1 7 2 —— — 3 1 — TOTAL SHIPPED 3 A 1 4 1 66 — 6 — 33 — 4 _ 1 ' 4 — 1 21 — 7 35 —_ — 5 . _ 21 2 _ _ 10 3 CLASS C B 2 2 17 1 I — 16 '1 1 4 1 — 1 — 9 1 13 7 1 — 13 3 — — — Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP All 1 2 8 9 84 40 135 7 1 24 50 7 71 9 1 3 2 1 13 5 1 19 31 14 27 53 55 18 6 5 11 27 34 9 5 5 11 17 10 7 3 1 19 GROUP 1 2 3 2 7 35 2 8 30 2 ' 2 2 S 4 6 11 1 8 1 19 1. — 5 2 1 9 1 3 12 3 __ 21 2 7 — 4 1 5 6 3 S 3 19 2 It i — 1 t 10 • 8 7 18 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered ^ CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL GROUP 1 2 4 1 21 11 3 3 18 4 6 1 1 1 2 10 4 16 2 3 2 7 5 2 4 2 1 MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM GROUP 12 3 108 178 58 52 180 29 100 34 131 260 392 218 * MM MM MM Registered CLASS A m GROUP 3 1 2 3 1 1 5 14 8 — 5 1 12 5 4 3 4 — GROUP 2 3 1 2 1 42 2 16 1 3 1 1 — 6 1 12 2 28 1 1 1 7 1 1 4 __ 5 _ 3 2 MM. Shipped CLASS A AM MM 4 12 20 5 3 1 3 1 4 5 5 1 5 1 —• _ _ _ Shipped CLASS B 3 3 26 2 17 1 1 1 15 25 1 10 2 7 1 Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B GROUP 2 3 1 _ __ __ 1 10 _ — 6 1 — 4 1 — — — .— 1 — 1 » — — _ — , — Shipped CLASS C. GROUP 2 8 1 __ — 4 2 — ... — 1 — — 5 — T_' _ _ _ 5 — 4 14 _ 3 _ — . « — — 1 #— — —. — Shipped CLASS B M — • - 309 . . A 4 48 3 26 6 1 1 32 31 2 11 2 7 2 Shipped CLASS C • 'rr . * Registered On The Beach CLASS A Cf ASS B GROUP 3 1 2 7 1 3 35 104 72 8 7 15 56 12 27 6 1 1 3 3 4 9 7 2 32 14 28 31 4 55 6 4' 1 5 5 21 10 6 2 7 > 21 22 10 7 8 CLASS C B All ' ^4 6 ^5 8 5 32 5 1 11 5 1 — — 1 —' — 1 5 — 87 15 50 4 3 — 5 18 7 — 3 1 — — — 7 2 — n —• —• a C 11 1 13 1 16 1 40 1 i 874 ,; GROUP 1 2 _ 1 1 — — — 4 4 1 1 — — — — 1 — 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 T 1 3 3 21 7 21 4 _ 1 14 19 7 6 8 16 20 Registered 0 )n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED . CLASS B 3 A 8 254 56 81 10 215 14 175 • 53 644 190 GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 2 3 1 3 1 12 3 12 — 3 6 14 36 14 - .40 58 76 122 56 8 35 40 10 58 44 40 146 29 6 2 — 2 3 48 45 19 111 5 8 72 52 124 2 6 29 106 174 161 287 196 14 t TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP AU 1 2 8 321 289 486 d06 309 llO ^ 430 53 244 301 105 276 874 700 1021 435 a ' • -. » GROUP 1 2. 3 24 112 125 32 144 94 12 14 147 68 270; 366 • '-.l • .>y.r �SEAfARERS Mwr 9, 195S Pace Fire LOG AMMl Saves The Day For Tax Dodge Operators German ship Ciandra lies hard aground after trying to navigate St. Claire River with­ out a pilot. Right, members of MMP picket foreign-flag ships refusing to carry pilots on Great Lakes. Ban MMP Pickets In Lakes Pilot Beef DETROIT—Four locals of the Great Lakes District of the Masters, Mates and Pilots are still seeking a settlement of their dispute with the Shipping Federation of Canada over employment of pilots on for­ eign-flag ships. An injunc­ settlement has been made on . the tion issued last week put a issue. ,fitop to MM&P picket lines but no 7-Mohtli Rule Voted By Sailors , SAI^ FRANCISCO — The con­ troversial proposal to amend its ahipping rules and Umit the time Of continuous employment on any one Slip - contracted vessel waa adopted by a .harrow margin by members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in their union-wide referendum ballot. ; The amendment will reduce the time allowed for continuous em­ ployment on one vessel from 360 to 2li3 days. Of the 3,540 ballots cast, 2,418 were in favor of the Umitation and 1,106 were against ft. The amendimnt, which needed-a two-thirds majority vote to' be carried, passed with 68.6 per­ cent of the total vote. Also adopted by the member­ ship, by a much wider margin, was the proposition that all constitu­ tional and shipping rule amend-: ments, which must now be sub­ mitted for referendum vote, will In the future be held over and placed : on the regular'annual ballot. This 'amendment recognizes that refer­ endum votes, besides being costly, are also time-consuming, and in -i majority of the cases, could be held off until ihe SUP'S annual Actions. The second proposition was adopted by a 2,846 to 591 vote. , Balloting : was held, during the months of March and April. 77'.-'•-.r.-. , •, The picket lines went up in all major Lakes ports when foreign shipowners refused to use pilots on the open waters of the Great Lakes. In the past, pilots have usually been picked up at Kingston, Ontario, and used to the port of destination on the Lakes and back. This has not been required by law, but American and Canadian ves­ sels carry masters who are of them­ selves licensed pilots. The MM&P asserts ,that pilotless vessels on the Lakes are unsafe. In support of the union's argument, two ships, a Gennan freighter and a Danish vessel, have run aground in the. few weeks since the naviga­ tion season began, both of them running without pilots. Additional support for the MM&P case is the fact that the Coast Guard and other agencies have con­ sidered and in some instances sup­ ported legislation calling for com­ pulsory pilotage of foreign ships on the Lakes. A bill to that effect, HB 7515, is pending in the House. MM&P picket lines were hon­ ored by nfembers of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Longshore­ men and other affiliates of the Maritime Trades Department, effeptively tying up foreign ships in most ports prior to the injunction. SCHEDULE OF SlU MEHINCS SiU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure tp include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: May 14 May 28 June 11 . June 25 ! • GENE"VA—A watered-down "genuine link" clause, largely crippling efforts to control runaway-flag shipping, has emerged from the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea as the result of the energetic activities on behalf of the runaways by the American Merchant Ma­ rine Institute. AMMI Presi-4 ^ it favored "reasonable and prac­ ation of the American-flag fleet." dent Ralph Casey, who has ticable proposals . . . for setting While the AMMI includes in its been carrying the ball for the ground rules for registry and op­ membership many of the large tax-dodging shipping entei^rlses, eration of vessels under flags of subsidized operators, it also repre­ called the watered-down clause a convenience or under any other sents oil companies with large run­ 'resounding victory for national maritime flag." away fleets. In addition, some of sovereignty." The statement added that the the Atlantic and Gulf operators The "victory for national sover­ association does not favor unre­ who are prominent in AMMI are eignty" consisted, of removal of stricted transfers of US-flag ves­ seeking the right to sell their old language which would give a na­ sels to foreign registry and pointed tonnage foreign. Any tendency to put restraints tion the right to question the sta­ out that "our members operate tus of. a ship flying a runaway flag. American-flag vessels exclusively on the tax-dodging nmaway oper­ For practical purposes, it would and our Association dedicates its ations would reduce the market have given the legitimate maritime time to the betterment and oper­ for their old ships accordingly. nations a powerful weapon with which to curb the activities of nmaway-flag ships on the groimd that the vessel did not really belong to the nation in which she was registered. Such e course was attacked vig­ orously by the AMMI, which pur­ ports to represent the interests of the American Merchant Marine. Trial examiner Thomas Wilson completed hearings this The conference did go on record week on the National Labor Relations Board's case against as favoring a "genuine link" be­ tween a ship and the flag it flies. American Coal Shipping Company. The case is based on a complaint against the com-fPASA Baps AMMI Drive At least one group of shipown­ pany issued by the NLRB bor practice charges. _ The usual ers, the Pacific American Steam­ regional director in New York NLRB procedure is to process such ship Associatipn, disagreed vocif­ as a result of a number of unfair charges before ordering an elec­ erously with the AMMl's "all-out" labor practice charges filed by the tion. The NMU and the company, in separate communications, had drive on behalf of the runaways SIU against the company. The PASA position, as outlined at While the hearings were going asked the Labor Board to disre­ the request of SIU of NA Vice- on, the NLRB in Washington gard its policy of not ordering elec­ President Morris Weisberger, said turned down a motion by the Na­ tions while a charge of company that Casey's statement to the effect tional Maritime Union calling for favoritism to one of the unions that runaways- are an integral part the direction of an immediate rep­ involved is stili pending. The SIU 4ias such charges pend­ of the cargo fleet, "tortures the resentation election on the Coal definition of US Merchant Ma­ Miner, the one vessel now being ing to the effect that the comp'any rine." operated by ACS. The NMU mo­ favored the NMU and discrimi­ They reminded Casey that "The tion was concurred in by the com­ nated against Seafarers. The charges involved in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 cov­ pany. ers US-flag vessels only and not In rejecting the election bid, the hearings just concluded encom­ vessels flying foreign-flags which NLRB said it was "lacking in passed such violations. They con­ happen to be owned by Ameri­ merit." , The ruling dashed the cern illegal company aid and as­ cans," hopes of the NMU and the com­ sistance to the NMU and more The PASA also pointed out that pany of by-passing SIU unfair la- than 300 acts of discrimination against individual seamen because they were SIU supporters. Meanwhile, the Coal Miner was in port last week loading up a coal cargo for the first time in sev­ eral voyages. SIU oldtimers who have been holding the fort on the ship got one trip off under a vaca­ * tion relief arrangenkent worked (This column Is Intended to acquaint Question: How does the rest per­ out among all parties concerned. Seafarers with Impertaht provisions of iod rule apply on days, of arrival? While the company had its Gov­ the SIU control.) Recently, when an SlU-con- ernment-chartered ships operating, Article II. Section 41 (a) Rest tracted ship arrived in port. Sea­ the Coal Miner had been on the periods. When ship is under port farers who were off watch Were grain run for the past several working rules and sea watches turned to after 6 AM but before months. have not been set and members of 8 AM and told that they weren't the unlicensed deck and engine entitled to the rest period or to persoimel off duty are required to overtime in lieu of the rest period. work overtime between midnight In this case, the company claimed and 8 AM, they shall be entitled that Section 41 (s" paragraph 2 of to one hour of rest for each hour the agreement applied. This para­ actually worked. Such rest period graph says that men who turn to shall be given at anytime during "at 6 AM or after," are not en­ the same working day. The, rest titled to the rest period. SAN FRANCISCO—A sure sign -period shall be in addition to cash When the Union was notified of that winter is over is the an­ overtime allowed for such work. If this beef, the Union pointed out such rest period is not given, men that Section 41 (b) of the general nouncement of the first sailings for shall be entitled to overtime at rules applied in this instance. This the far north by West Coast com­ the regular overtime rate in lieu section states that if men are panies. This year the SS Tonsina thereof. This shaU not apply when turned to on days of arrival, out­ (Alaska Steamship) will be the first sea watches are set the same day side of their regular watch, any­ vessel to break the ice through and before the rest period is com­ time between midnight and 8 AM, the Bering Sea bound for Nome, pleted. they are still entitled to the rest Alaska. Manned by members of This section shall not apply to period, or in place of it, additional the SlU's Pacific District, the Tonsina will replenish stores men turning to on overtime at 6 overtime pay. and supplies at the nation's north­ AM or after. In other instances, when watches have already been broken, com­ ernmost city. Other far north sailings to Bristol (b) On days of arrival, if mem­ panies have tried to call men out bers of the unlicensed deck or en­ at about 5:45 AM and.turn them Bay and the Kuskokwin area have gine personnel off duty are re­ to at 6 AM and then claimed that scheduled the Fortune for Nalnek quired to perform work between no rest period was, due to the men. and the Galena for Port MoUer, mfdnight and 8 AM they shall be However, in Instances such as these both late in May. Due to ice condi­ entitled to one hour of rest for Section 41 (a) of the agreement tions and packs, the ocean routes each hour worked. If such period clearly states that when jvatches to Ala.skan and other far north of rest is not completed at 5 PM are broken, men cannot be called ports are blocked off from October of the same day, overtime shall be out at any time before 6 AM with­ to late May and all shipping must allowed for the incompleted portion out being given the rest period; or be done in the four-month sununer period. pf such rest period. in its place, the overtime pay. Hearings End On NLRB Charge Against Amcoal KNOWING YOUR Sill CONTRACT Open Bering Sea Service �SEArARERS »ace Ox tOi Scab Fleet Costs Men $3,30 Daily QUEBEC—After operating profitably under a cut-rate Dis trict 50 contract, the owners of Clarke Steamship Company, Ltd., have decided to share the wealth with the seamen who man their vessels in the form of a "bonus," the "Canadian It was based on his daily wage rate of $6.17. For a messman who Sailor" reports. In a letter to the crews, S, D. worked the entire season, his Clarke, coaapany general manager, bonus came to $43.19, or one complimented them on good work week's pay. As to his regular wages, the and splendid cooperation and said the company would "show tangible messman with 81 days tn his appreciation" for their work, at credit was paid $499.77, or $267.30 $3.30 per day less than on union less than he would have received had he been under the SIU Ca­ ships. nadian District confa-act, the Ca­ For officers and crewmem;bers nadian seamen's paper declared. who worked a full season, the Under SIU scales, the messman Winding up stay ot Baltimore bonus was calculated on a seven- would have been paid at the rate PHS ho»ital due to broken day period. For those who did not $9.47 per day, or $767.07 for an hip, C. G. Murray (top, left), work the full season, one day's of ex-Cubore steward, has pa­ wages were paid for eadi month 81-day period. This is in addition to his other benefits as the SIU worked. ^ pers checked by Patrolman Welfare Plan, death benefit and Walt Sibley at SIU hall. At " Bwken down, the bonus meant, other extras, which are not en­ to a messman who had put in 81 joyed by any of the men working hospitdl, Calvin Rome (top, days aboard one of the vessels, a under the District 50 "contract." right), passes time making a check to the grand time of $16.67. leather belt. He was oiler on Clarke had signed a "contract" with District 50 after a company the Del Rio. At right, com­ union had failed to oust the SIU bined SlU-MFOW contingent in a drive to represent the men includes (I to r) Stan Rodgers, on its vessels. Hal Banks, sec­ ex-Jean nosun; Frank Paznoretary-treasurer of the SIU Ca­ kas, ex-President Pierce, and nadian District, had offered a $200 Eugene McPartland, ex-P&T reward to any person who could Leader, of MFOW;'^^Ed Seproduce an authentic copy of this serko, ex-l^ska, OS; JeAnings agreement between the company and the UMW. The "contract" Long, ex-Cubore, QM, and was reportedly signed when the Leslie Simmons, who was carp­ company's vessels were in winter enter on Robin Mowbray dur­ lay-up. ing Robin beef. Clarke Steamship made the The Kings County Supreme Court has ruled that Insurgent headlines last year when their members of Local 88, Masters, ships, manned by District 50, car­ Mates and Pilots, must surrender ried "hot" cargo from the struck V: control of the local headquarters Gaspe Copper mines in Murdochand property to the officers they ville, Quebec. The mines had been struck by members of the United cust.ed on March 12. Steelworkers. The United Auto Workers union reprints of Virginia's "right-toThe Supreme Court decision Violence by strikebreakers, has asked its top officials and work" laws to striking workers. brings to a conclusion a series of events which began when the in­ brought in by the company to work representatives to take a voluntary The TWUA had been certified as WASHINGTON — The Houso." surgents seized the local union's the mines and plants, caused the ten percent pay cut in a drive to bargaining agent for the workers, death of two members of the SteelForeign • Affairs ' Committee^iiha^.. cut down on the union's expenses, last September and.started nego­ headquarters at 107 Washington St. Layoffs among the union's dues tiating for a contract. But the approved a foreign aid authoriza* Soon after. State Supreme workers. The District has servfed notice paying members have cut the active company dragged out the negotia­ tion bill cutting $339 million from Court Judge Benjamin Brenner is­ on its contracted dredging com­ membership down from 1,300,000 tions. and then dismls.sed 42 per­ sued a temporary restraining order President Eisenhower's request for against the insurgent group and panies that it is planning to to less than 1,000,000. The pay sons elected to a union committee $3.9 billion for the fiscal year start-' open their agreements for negoti­ cut, and other ecbnomies, will be in the plant. ordered it to vacate and turn ing July 1. ,7?he cut is smdle* over the union's property, records ating improvements in wages and put into effect in the near futime. 4^ 4^ than expected,.,and probably w'tU Among those effected will be UAW and assets to Captain Roy D. Lur- working conditions. A -three-year agreement has have no seriods effect on US mer­ Committees elected by the President Walter Reuther, who vey, the temporary trustee of local 88 appointed by the International membership have been processing now receives $22,000 a year; Emil ended the 12-day- strike by mem­ chant shipping. contract proposals submitted for Mazey, secretary-treasurer; four bers of the Brotherhood of Elec­ The cuts were made in requests MM&P. The insurgents won a stay of the negotiation. Most of them call for vice-presidents, members of the trical Workers which affected the for money foi' direct military aid order in the Appellate Division, •revisions in wages for various International executive board and operations of Columbia Broadcast­ to America's allies, economic aid which was later modified to specify classifications where more exact several hundred International rep­ ing System in seven cities. The to support the defense efforts of that they couldn't spend any of the requirements and training are resentatives making some $7,000 to agreement was ratified in a ref­ friendly countries, a special emer' local union's money or in any way needed to fill the Job. $8,000^ annually. The uirion em­ erendum • vote among the 1,300 gency fund to meiet aid needs dur­ disturb its property or records. phasized that the cut will not IBEW workers within 2i hours of ing the year, and economic assist­ The latest Supreme Court find­ effect any of Its own employees. the settlement. It provides for a ance. ' six percent wage increase retroac­ The committee added $8 million ing charges the rebel group with 4" 4 tive to February I, another raise to. the request for technical assist­ Violating the local's constitution The United Steelworkers of of approximately 2.4 percent in ance, and defeated the annual' at­ and orderi^ that the March 12 meet­ America has announced another August, 1959, a schedule of layoff tempt to ban aid to Yugoslavia, ing be reconvened for the purpose all-out drive among the imorgan- pay should automation result in a of electing hew local officials. Rep. Thomas E. Morgan (Dem.f ized workers at Mesta Machine Co., reduction in force, company-paid Pa.), acting committee chairman, The rebels will turn over control one of heavy industry's last big life insurance and improved vaca­ said the bill would be sent to the of the local and Its property after unorganized firms. Three other tion and holiday benefits. Through­ House in mid-May. He expressed presiding Judge Edward G. Baker signs Judgement papers being pre-' The SlU-contracted Isthmian unions, the International Brother­ out the strike, IBEW members belief that it would be approved. Lines has awarded its semi-annual hood of Electrical Workers, Inter­ manned the short-wave transmit­ The bill is an authorization for pared by opposing attorneys. In the Interim, the business of prize in its fleet safety contest to national Association of Machinists ters CBS uses for the Voice of funds that will have to be voted Local-88 has been carried on by the Steel King, now in India, for and .the Moulders and Foundry America. later in an appropriations bill. , the trustee at temporary -offices, its six month, accident-free record. Workers have also turned their The award, under the rules of sights on the more than 3,000 un­ $25 Lafayette Street. . ^ the contest, is a $250 sura which organized Mesta employees. USW, is paid to the ship's fund for ship­ which had'tried to crack the:.plant board welfare and recreational three times so Tar, is arguing be­ comfort of the Unlicensed per- fore the NLRB for an Integrated sonneL The rules for the next unit. The Pattern Makers League contest have been changed to in­ of North America representing clude an additional $250 for the some 65 men who put together the licensed personnel of the winning giant wooden patterns for some of ship also. the mill equipment, was the only The ruimers-up in the competi­ union to break through at the planL tion were the Steel Artisan, the t 'it last contest winner, with a record Some 18 members of the 24-man of one accident in the current Fredericksburg police ..department period/ and the Steel Surveyor and have been used to break a strike Steel Voyager each with a record of 300 members of the Textile of three accidents. Workers Union at Virginia Shoe - Isthmian concluded its announce­ Corp. Although picketing has been ment by praising "the honest peaceful since the stiike was called effoifs and. full cooperation of all on January $2,. tho,, police have hands" in leaking the award pds- arrested Iswen strikers !^nd, on sib%/'. ix- at lea^ t\tro . (H:casiQ«ii^^ rr-rrrm'. -TTr.,*- LOG Visits 'Drytfock'fn Baltimore Rump Group Ordered Out Of MMP Hq. lAMt ROUND-UP f foreign Aid Passes 1st DC Hurdle Steel King Is Isthmian Safest Ship PORT O' CAU " f». i �: J rt ,-•• .<• '• f if» A f (. "I SEAFARERS «bqr»,lfN ¥011 MAR'S fORTH SoRfanr) Cloide To Better Bnyinf Bv Sidney MargoUue Where To Get Financial Help When you get into « financial crisis, there are community resources and services that caa help' you. But most people have only a dim idea of where to go in time of trouble. . Several surveys, in New York, Kentucky and Michigan, have found most families don't know the extent of benefits for which they may be eligible, such as Social Security, Federal and state vetCTans' beiwflts, vocational rehabilitation, and so on. The University of Michigan Institute of Public Administration found only one out of four people interviewed in Detroit knew that Social Security provides payments for families whose breadwinner~dieSi as well as old-age benefits, ^en among people already getting Social Security, fewer than haif knew the full extent of their rights. In an emergency, here are facts you and Your family ou^t to know: . Social Security: In recent months there has been a rise in Social Security applications. as older people have found Jobs harder to find. Older men and women and widows with children under 18 should know they can draw Social Security even if they plan to return to work when Jobs become more plentiful. In fact, you can go on iand off the rolls, as often as necessary.. In most states, you also can collect Social Security in addition to unem­ ployment compensation, although Social Security admlnisti'ators don't like to broadcast this because unemployment=compensation reserves are getting tight. People otherwise eligible for So-cial Security, who , are working sporadically, can get some monthly payments if they earn no more than $2,080 a yeai. And no matter how much you do earn in a year, you can get your payment fos any months in which you don't earn more than $80. , Vets' Benefits: A recessioncaused cut. in income also may make nonservice-disabled veterana and s»me widows eligible for pen­ sions. These are available to per­ manently-disabled veterans, to sur­ viving dependents of a World War II and Korean serviceman who had a service-connected-disability, and to widows of World War I vets even if their husbands had no disability. These pensions are not^ payable if the potential beneficiary has income of over $1,400 a year if single, or $2,700 with dependents. Besides VA benefits, many veteransk tend to pass up state benefits, especially the partial property-tax exemption for veterans provided by a number of states. You can learn what state benefits you may be eligi­ ble for, by contacting ttie nearest VA office, or by writing your state department of veterans' affairs at your state capital. Family Financial Counsel: Many emergency demands are being made on family service agencies In the present crisis, reports Mrs. Shirley CJamper, Family Life Consultant for the Family Service Association. The official position of such agencies is that people in urgent need of cash help should apply to the (Government welfare agencies. But on a practical level, family agencies often do assist in an emergency when they have the funds. Where the family agencies are uniquely equipped to help is in work­ ing out budgets, and in arranging with creditors to stretch out pay­ ments if you have gotten over your head in debt. Even regularly-em­ ployed families and people with higher incomes use the family agen­ cies for help with planning budgets and managing: finances. For counsel on finances and other family problems as child guidance or marriage counseling, the agencies typically charge $5 an hour. But if you can't afford the fee,, the family agencies never timn anyone away, Mrs. Camper reports. Such agencies are generally listed in the local phone book under "Family Service," or you can find one in your area through the AFLCIO Community Sehrices Committee in your town. You also can write directly to the Family Service Asbciation of America, 215 Fourth Ave., New York 3, to get the name of an agency in your area that can help you with a specific problem. Generally the family service agencies are non-sectarian, but the dissociation also in­ cluded some of the agencies sponsored hy various faiths, v; Health Emergencies: In an emergency caused by a serious Illness, there are many local and state organizations which can provide special services, such as clinics providing maternity, pediatric, mental-health and cancer aid; nursing and homemaking services for children and chronically-ill adults, and organizations providing service* and informa­ tion on specific illnesses as tuberculosis, diabetes, heart illnesses, crip­ pling injuries, polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple ^lerosis, and others. There are some 700 active local health councils throughout the na­ tion which can refer you to the proper Organization for an emergency health service. You can get in touch with these health councils di­ rectly, or through your community-services committee, local board of health or county medical society. (Ed. note; Seafarers and their faifillies can get assistance in some of these areas through the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The Plan's interestfree loan program assists Beafarers registered for shipping on the beach jiud the fauiuy Moc4*itol-«tu:igieid benefits program provides, benefits to help cover the cost of health emergencies. Seafu^s' familiercan also liwe the diagnostic services of SIU Health Centers in New York, Bdila,'-••t- ,inorei MoWe and Neif 'Orleans vdthibut any chirge to LOG Fag« 80fW Bloomfield 100 Percent Clean Although ineligible to receive a Public Health citation because it has less than five ships, the SlU-contracted Bloomfield Stieamship Company is the i»oud possessor of a 100 percent sanitary rating from the PHS. All four of the company's snips rated tops in the 168-item check by the Service. ^^ In fact, the company re­ ported that after the inspec­ tion of the Lucile Bloomfield, the Public Health Service representa­ tive said that the vessel was clean­ er than "any restaurant in the city of Houston." A preliminary agreement on compensation for Eg^t's na­ O. C. Webster, vice-president of tionalization Of the Suez Canal Company was sij^ed in Rome the company, praised the SIU dele­ last week. The agreement reached by the United Arab Re­ gates and particularly the steward public and representatives of-^ department men on the ships for the stockholders of the Uni­ World Bank canal improvement constantly maintaining high stand­ ards of cleaniiness. "You have a versal Suez Canal Company loan. Since the ditch is one of its chief motto that 'an SIU ship is a clean calls for payment to the stock­ ship,*" he noted, "and we believe holders of more than $81,000,000, economic tools, Egypt plans to dredge the nationalized waterway^ that a Bloomfield ship is the clean­ on a five-year installment plan. est of them all." The accord on compensation ap­ to handle veskls with 43-foot drafts. This would enable tankers The sanitation program on pears to bring the settlement of the of 40,000 to 60,000 tons to use the Bloomfield ships, he added, has twenty-one-month-old Suez contro­ canal with full loads instead . of been, handled in line with the SIU versy to the conclusive stage and going around the Cape of Good "to order" feeding program, and paves the way for widening and Hope. has worked out to the great satis­ deepening of the 105-mile water­ At the time of Colonel Yunes* way. faction of all hands. report, the canal was still eighteen Three other SIU companies, Sea- Last year Colonel Mahmeud inches short of its pre-blockage train Lines, Ore Steamship Com­ Yunes, board chairman and manag­ depth of 35 feet. pany and Calmar. Steamship Com­ ing director of the Canal Authority, Late reports, however, have pany, won citations from the Pub­ said he had plans for a $200 million shown that the depth of the canal lic Health Service for maintaining canal improvement project, but has diminished, rather than in­ their vessels at 95 percent or better that they were being held up be­ creased, to 331^ feet in the 20 in the sanitation category. Only cause of a lack of financial backing. months it has been under Egypt's eight American-flag operators out The settlement paves the way control. That means it is pretty of 128 companies in the Atlantic for the release of some $30 million well down to the minimum depth and Gulf area were able to qualify of Egyptian "frozen" assets in the required by large cargo ships and for the award. US, and opens the way for a future smaller tank^s today. Egypt To Pay For Suez; Flans To Deepen Canal Balft Center Stepping Up Exam Pace BALTIMORE—The SIU Health Center in this port is operating under full steam now and has been getting a steady turnout of Sea­ farers and their families for ex­ aminations. Port Agent Earl Sheppard reminded the membership that appointments for dependents are made at the counter for Fri­ day afternoons. Outside of the continuing organ­ izing drive by MAWD and HIWD affiliates, the last two weeks were quiet here. These two divisions have reported good progress in a number of companies and expect to ask for recognition soon. Shipping has been fair for the period but is offset by a large reg­ istration list. Another Ore Line vessel, the Chilore, tied up for an indefinite period and it is rumored that others might also tie up. There were 14 vessels paying off, nine signing on and eight intransits during the period. The crews brought these ships in in very good shape and with few beefs. The delegates are to be com­ plimented on the good job they are doing, Sheppard said. QUESTION: Do you follow baseball while at sea? Bob. Bullock, Mier: I try to keep up with the Yanks, but it's tough at sea. .Brooklyn ought to take it in the National League but don't sell the Braves short It doesn't make any differience anjrway; the Yanks have the series sewed up just as they do every year . , almost. $ J. P. Batson, BR: And how! I try to keep up with my boys, the Yanks, of course, while at sea, but it's difficult at times. However, since my wife is a diehard Yank fan, too, I get the latest standings in the mail. Speaking of the Yanks, watch them, they'll be on top this year. ^ ^ ^ Leon WUte, electrician: I follow it very closely when'i'm home, but when I'm at sea I don't like to get my information piecemeal so I don't keep up with it at all. As for the teams I root for, I don't care who wins in either, league just so long as it isn't the Yanks or Brooklyn. It » » William Omelaacmk, AB: It's difficult to keep up with the teams on the long trips but when I'm coast-wise I can keep posted by radio or news­ paper. I* m a Red Sos fan and I hfltp* toay give the Yanks M run lor tocir money this yoiff. William CoUase. steward: I try to follow the Yanks while at sea. I was a Giant fan, but since they've moved, I'll stick to the Yanks. My wife, who knows I'm a staunch b a 8 e b a Li fan, saves all the newspaper clipp:^ ings every day and sends them to me, so I keep up with them fairly well. i(. i. X' Ruben Maldonado, OS: I'm a Brooklyn fan no matter where they go, and when I'm at sea I try to, keep in touch' with them either by radio or through the for­ eign newspapers. They beat the Yanks in '56 and they've got a good chance to do it again this year. Speak Out At SIU Meetings Under the Union constitAion every member attending a Un­ ion meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting —chairman, reading clerk and recording secretary. Your Un­ ion urges you to take an active part in meetings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue un­ der discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings and let (hrir ship­ mates know whafs on their minds. �SEAFARSRS' lae Fare EiffM t-. V-; 'fv';. US Applies 3-Mile Lipt As UN Conference Fails GENEVA—The 86-nation United Nations Gonference on the Law of the Sea ended last week after codifying sea law on vir­ tually every point except territorial waters and exclusive fishing rights. Chile, Ecuador and Peru, assert During the conference, most that their claims for 200 miles of major Western maritime pow­ territorial waters and exclusive ers offered plans to extend terri­ torial waters from the present three-mile limit to six miles. This was unacceptable to nations de­ manding twelve miles or more for territorial waters and exclusive fishing rights. As a result of the deadlock, the major Western powers gave formal notice that they would recognize only the traditional three-mile limit as universally "applicable. Arthur H., Dean, chief American delegate to the conference, stated the US position as follows: "The three-mile limit is and will continue to be established inter­ national law. Acts of states claim­ ing greater limits are not only not sanctioned by international law, but-are, indeed, in conflict with the universally accepted principle of the freedom of the seas." Smaller states, however, such as Supership Bill Voted In House WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives has given its ap­ proval to a bill which authorizes construction and sale, by the Fed­ eral Maritime Board, of a superliner passenger vessel equivalent to the SS United States as a replacement for the SS America lor transatlantic operation, and for a smaller vessel for operation in the Pacific. Passage of the bill in the House comes simultaneously with the an­ nouncement of the Cunard Steam­ ship Co., world-leader in the lux­ ury passenger trade, that it has shelved plans to build a 28,000ton, $22.4 million superliner be­ cause such ships are uneconomi­ cal for the company to build at present. The total cost of the trans-Pa­ cific ship has been put at $76 mil­ lion and would be sold to Ameri­ can President Lines at a fixed price of $34 million, 45 percent of the domestic construction cost. The transatlantic vessel, to be sold to the US Lines at a fixed price of $47 million, will cost a minimum of $130 million to build, at last estimate. Actually, US Lines will put up $37 million cash, with the other $10 million coming from transfer of the America to a foreign flag or sale of the ship to the Government at the going for­ eign-flag price of $10 million. In effect then, US Lines would put up 30 percent of the total cost of the new vessel, plus the old one. The Government would lay out 63 to 70 percent depending on whether the America was sold to the US. The bill would give US Lines spe­ cial treatment oVer and above other ship lines and outside the scope of the 1936 Merchant Ma­ rine Act. The House's approval of the bill raises, once again, the question of how the Government should dis­ tribute its maritime appropri­ ations. ' The SIU and other unions have argued against the policy of concentrating subsidy funds on prestige, luxury items which have little commercial utility as op­ posed to modem ecargb carriers and truly commercial passenger ships.! fishing rights "remains in full force as long as just and humane solu­ tions are not worked out." The five treaties that were adopted during the nine-week con­ ference seek to provide the follow­ ing in international maritime law: 1. The right of innocent passage of foreign ships through undefined territorial waters of any nation and through straits used for interna­ tional navigation. 2. General principles of interna­ tional law on the high seas, includ­ ing action against piracy and slave trade, and a genuine link between a Ship and the nation whose flag it flies. 3. Internationally, agreed meas­ ures for fishery conservation. ,4. Exclusive right of coastal na­ tions to exploit and explore mineral and other resources, including oysters, in their offshore ocean beds. (See story on page 5 for more detaUs.) The first treaty, in effect, up­ holds Israeli shipping rights in the Strait of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba. Although the text of the treaty makes no specific reference to the Aqaba case, the Gulf in­ cludes international waters beyond the territorial sea limits of Israel, Jordan, ^audi . Arabia and the United Arab Republic. Even though; the three-mile-wide Strait Of Tiran lies within the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic, the treaty considers that it is used for international naviga­ tion. The Saudi Arabian representa­ tive,' Ahmad Shukairy, told the conference that, his nation would not recognize the article, since, he contended, a state of war exl »':s be­ tween Arab nations and Israel. As for the deadlocked issue of territorial waters, the conference adopted a Cuban resolution refer­ ring the problem back to the United Nations General Assembly. yi- •I"- r'^"- •C-• r '-'J. -J 'y.l . On the tropical runs, or down in the engine"^ room in any climate, it's easy^or a Seafarer to become dehydrated, and consequently d^ salted, in short order. The consequences con ; be serious if not choked in time. • - • ji* . ... "'-••J' ^ _•' > ' J-''r,. The crew of the Del Sol, writes Joseph Casern, steward department delegate, gave a sound vote of thanks to Joseph "Pop" Stocker for the fine job he has been do­ ing as crew pantryinan. "Pop," a member of the SIU since 1940, is well known to Stocker many of the brothers, especially those who ship out of New Orleans. He is "only 74 years young" and still doing a great job, Casem reported. Also in line for a vote of thanks froni the crew was William Mor­ ris on the Mae. Morris has . that certain touch needed to keep th^ crew's tele­ vision set in good shape, getting a good clear pic­ ture every time it's tuned on. That's where salt tablets are useful. Taken in proper dosages along with ample use of drinking water and fruit juices, they protect the Seafarer from heat prostration. It's a .rsimple; c and painless way to sidestep hot-weather ills. . > I?' a ? •' V;!. \?4: • • - ' -'.y y ••v:r.:.,gv • �Vl*t t, itst SEAFARERB ' LOG Baltimore Sailihakers Come Under SIU-MAWD Banner Latest plant of marine craft workers signed by the SlU's Marine Allied Workers Division in Balti­ more, the F. M. Stevenson Co. has been making can­ vas and rope products of all types for three genera­ tions. Edward Rasinski (left) lays out pattern for yacht-;-cover as SIU-MAWD shop steward Joe Znaniet! loou on. Some 30 men and women production work­ ers ore employed by the company, it turns out everything from rope lad­ ders to yacht sails and hatch covers for deep-sea ships in Its rigging lofts. An SlU-MAWD organ­ izing : drive produced a Shop steward Joe Znaniec (left) reports everything run­ ning smoothly as SIU-MAWD officials visit plant. ^- • -'4- --Jy ' t - ' '. '-isV I Now working ashore, ex-Westport bosun A1 ^ Prwii^ wh^ lashihg- with; metal tip. L Paper pattern comes into play as George Huebschman prepares to cut out boat cover. Finished goods wait while Antoine W. Hora first tries out grommet-stamping machine. �s^kfAitikh - fio^ Fare Ita Ex-Seafarer Leads Indian 'War Party' Ex-Seafarer Wally "Mad Bear" Anderson is leading a^war party o£ Indiafts in a fullblooded assault on Robert Moses and the State Power Authority. Armed witk a 1784 treaty with the US Government, Anderson and a band of Tuscarora, Mohawlc yd tteon^aga Indians invaded the US District-*Court in Foley Square to block the NY State Power Author­ ity from taking over part of their reservation for the Niagara Falls power project. The Indians gathered peacefully in Judge Sidney Sugerman's court­ room to argue the supieHority of their treaty which assures them, as members of the .Iroquois Na­ tion, that "they shall be secure in the peaceful possession of the lands they inhabit" over any state power to take and condemn them. Judge Sugarman, incidentally, handed down the recent decision denying NMU's Bid to upset the Robin Line vote. The Indians have been trying for over 500 years to convince the "newcomers" that Columbus did not discover America. "We never lost it." Anderson said. While none of the Indian^ spoke up in the courtroom nor offered the peace pipe, they were there, ac­ cording to Anderson, to show the judge that "we will fight for our rights." The Indians were embittered over the fact that a local Niagara sheriff had arrested three of them last week for "unlawful assembly" although they were on their Fed­ eral domain at the time. The power authority wants to purchase some 1,300 acres of the Tuscarora reservation for w as a reservoir in building the $600,000,000 power project. The au­ thority contends that the Federal Power Commission and the state Moofiey Oh Puerto Rko Viage Board a>' '" . M-\ :^r: •' • 15 ' Tampa Has I. ^ '-ii" ' ALiei ftftOftftl (hlt^tld>, March 1*—CMrman, ft. WMUew SMietary, A. MM. nUiMMHa Ml pluMad acapear m gallsy iMudri' room. eoadttloii. Baat about hot and cot ^ April IS-ChafrnMa ft. Wlifclnai Seerattrv, A. Hill, No Iwt water. To 000 patrolwan about roatransins flxturai la mesiroom to mako mmmj apaco; Sea patrolman about movlns too box la BWMToom to paatrr to mako moro aeatlas room. Voto of thaake to atoward dept. for Sao Job. MtCHASL^. fCarraa), April Chalmuifc ft. PerrV; Secrafary, A. Salem. Ship's fund SlOftO. Susscetloa that cotdca aad steward gat togettar for proper preparation of food. SidUoM sfiPABftBS LOO. SSATRAIN SAVANAH (SoatralM), April U Chalreiaifc ft. ftaapon See•ptan^ M. CowweUy. Swlnsa for Wallace "Mad Bear" Anderson (lef^ is shoVrn during his Seafaring days on a visit to SIU headquarters in full regoKa. That's SIU As« sistant Secretai7-Treasurer Claude Simmons under the Tuscarora headdress. enabling act gives It the right to condemn land as it chooses and convert it for the project Led by Anderson, the Indians last week stood shoulder to shoulder to prevent surveyors from driving on their land to make boring tests and layout plans, niey then secured a temporary restraining order against the Power Author!^ and ; are now seeking a permanent injunction. Wo OT' Is Dayman's Dirge Under NMU After one year aboard the Robin Trent as deck mainten­ ance, Seafarer A1 Arnold can testify td the fact that the NMU agreement is a "no overtime" contract. Arnold estimates that from the time the ship went under the NMU contract on April 23, 1957, until he got WASfflNGTON—Two SIU offl- off on April 17, 195^ he was lucky dals have been appointed to repre­ to average little more than 20 sent employees in committee hear­ hours overtime a month. On SIU ings which will revise the,mini­ ships the DUifs overtime usually mum hourly wage rates paid in five runs between 50 and 100 hours ' major industries in Puerto Rico. monthly. Named by Secretary of Labor The reason for this situation lies James- Mitchell are SIU Assistant in the NMU contract. "Daymen are SecretarafrTreasurer Eddie Mooney put to work painting saloons, offi­ and Victbr Bosch, director of the cers quarters, passageways, messhall, galley, recreation hall and Puerto Rico Division of the SIU. The committee is appointed year­ other inside spaces ..without a ly to recommend revisions td the nickel of overtime pay. This Is aU minimum hourly wage rates under part of their regular duties. Undjr the Fair Labor Standards Act set the SIU agreement, all of this kind for thousands of workers in the iff work is consider^ overtime." Forgotten Men button and jewelry industry; utili­ ties, communications and transpor­ Arnold's ^dew of the "no OT" tation field; alcoholic beverage provisions of the NMU agreement firms, warehouse employees and was substantiated by a letter which workers in the banking, 'finance appeared in the last issue of the and insurance industry. "NMU PUot" sent in by an NMU Presently the minimum wages man on an American Export ship. paid in these vadous fields, the Under the heading "DM's Forgot­ leading industries on the island, ten Men of the Sea" the NMU man range from a low minimum of 33 writes . . . "Due to smne unfatheiacents an hour for railroad carriers able reason, they are nsually given to $1 an hour in the general classi­ the dirtiest Jobs imaginable ... the monthly earnings of the deck main­ fications. tenance woAer ... is aronnu $397.73." The "unfathomable reason" re­ ferred to above is simply the Tact that deck maintenance men on NMU ships.can be assigned almost any task without payment of over­ TAMPA—Shipping during the time. two-week period has been slow The "no overtime" contract goes . but the outlook' for the immediate a long way toward explaining why future is optimistic. There were no crewmembers of the Robin Trent payoffo or sign-ous tmt seven in- voted to reject NMU representa­ transit ships. Uie LaSalle and War­ tion despite offer of NMU member-, rior (Waterman), Del Viesto (Mis­ ship books free of initiation fees, sissippi), Alcoa pmxxiant (Alcoa), and why two' NMU mmt oft Vbt Raphael Semmes. .Gateway City Trent Joined the Seafarers in helpand Faizlaad (PaorAtlanticd hit this in to-east a majority veto for the L^SUL Import 'jja. '• 9tiT9,UB» Collect 101 OT Houn On Trent The following is an excerpt from the patrolman's report on the payoff of the Robin Trent (Miwremack-Robin) in Balti7 mere on Ainril 25, 1658. "Payoff Raltimore, April 24, 1958. Patrolnxen Sibley and Kastina. "All beefs settled for voyage 1/20/58 to 4/24/58. 54 diqmted hours —ffeidL "CoUeeted 8 disputed hours —engine. "CoUected 88 dispnted honrs —alewsrd. "All crewmembers presmit at payoff.— "NMU crewmembers thanked SIU patrolmen tor taking op their heefs, ete. "Small repair list Engineers promise to correct." Ui.Charles Bottoms Out LAKE CHARLES-^iUpping for this port hit a new low as only five vessels, tba lowest number in welf over a year, called Into the area for servicing, Rmrt Agmt Leroy Clarke reported. There lure plenty iff Class A and B men oft the beach here takittg up aU of ^Jobs aa fast as th^ fait the flipping board. The vftHMls In. port during flie last twii weeks w^ the Bradford Island, dantigny, CS Baltimore itwicft) imd uw Qffmwa (CIttes S«rirfe*). Att rwestctliB dent ho put aboard aaxt ffip. I audu ftoporta aeowtod. freOh mUk—taiuftleoiit for «miM trip. Setaeteg tar oft bridge daek riMuU be uaUceaaed maa<a Job. Crow nvMsta aomo wood beadMa oa TOftA TOPA (Watormaii), March St CbaliRiiMi J. Maliwgsif Socrotary, H. Kiiowtaa. OM maa mtsssil ship In BP. Galley man aielc., ftopost aecoptoR. TMwtuariwi aboui bMt back aft. ggggirfttim to bavo foe'ala bulkhaag near hasting room bo iaanlat^. Voto of tboiHrs to mesaman and cooka far ftno Job. rarftOCNIM (Valentino), Marsh SS —Chairman, V. Swanaom Sacigiary, i. OlciMrsaH. sup's fUnd StftSO. 8Up to bo ftunleitod for roachem tvntt Hals to bo aubmtttod: apUlcation far awMns on fantatt snbastt. tad; sUp U bo palntod inaldo and outrido when laavlng statoyard. SUned stataaaant ragarding ago of rotlrajnant sent to AOO aditar, flito to bo Jald up for dvo days—no lay-offs. SOSIPINA aiborty HayJ, March T —Chairman, L Moant Socratary, i. Lwndy. Discussion . ragarding legsi Captain wlU not Uft logs bnt wUl not tOko anyona boforo Coaat Guard. Plx ben not to bo used for nuking leo. No poyoftt tn I.A unlom In- by Union or pwrsona wMh riW. Ship to bo fumigated for Toosftes and bed ban. QB* sum. bor hod oppondoclemy in MonOa-ro' 1p In Sanu Nina. To acs to oottlo mliuu hoofs, and to got aopanto Jutt U mako leo and atoro tea eraam A ftrooan faofft. Santo dloputod ot. WU por broko thnmb In MonUo-to bo x-ioyod. Stoco not woridng proporly. Bsyort Bcoapted. Hepab- Hit to bo drawn iw. Voto ot thanks to stow, ord dopC for nriondld JOb. Nli (•«•), April d-CholmMo, W. CrossoMMW Socrotary, S. ftallaghor. Saioty nripmam startod. Draws to bo ha OScncsaney A Tnvotm chocko PMts. Ship's fund SIS. •ado tor ali^s Ithrary. Mputod ot. Ropcrt oeeeptod. ftsfoir ftst to bo snhmHtod. Voto of thn^ to steward dept. Linan sUnatian elearod np satlafactoflly. CUSftftS (Marvan), March 14— Chalrmas, T. INsewlcfcl; Sosretary, S. Neldan. Two men Bred: one man tried to Jump sMp in Venemela. But­ termilk reserved for members who cannot drbtk sweet tnqfc. Vota ot thanks to steward dept. April t—Chairman, C. Webb; SeeS. HoWew. Ooa man rcmeved at Capo Henry duo to injury. Report oeeopt. RoRUOst heedRHortera to ex­ tend ft men to SO daye Instead of 6(1 la order to draw bensftt.'; Crem unian. Do not place greacy clotlus in waah­ lng machins wringer. Need another fan for recreation room. Contact patrolBMn to get watrii foe'sle for ragho^pt. Voto of thanks to stewftSBftCCA (Maritims evortaatl, AprM d—autrmaai, A. Patchkoi Saerataiy, i. Scbnylor. Vtaw to ba sued In Raaama: also shors leava. la NO port of peyoft. transportaUoa will bo paid to west coast ports. Xaumdrr room acbodnle to bo poated. Ship'a fund SIT. Record player reWtttrnta aecepted. Sathrooau aeod zopatriag. SAMTOftl (Marvaa) chriRBdi' W. aeidi March 1. ArasM. .Ust of pro-hook moa-aboard as daya to bs aiado ap. Sl^s fbad SSlftk Soportf aceqriod. -Obacrva la paaaaga wa^ Xaep aaaM(doaa. Turn aft after ariag. ftLOMAft (CatoMrl, April ChalraMn, A ftliberlw ftacratary, L. Karalenaa Aft Uaoa to bo tacaod la m a/m a* tlwt steward eaa bare aaaHi touatoi. Keep while riben are arie^. eANTIftNV (CttloB Servica), AprH hi-Heiialimaft, e^ Teylen WepeNnr, ft. Wftevrka. One maa aOsied ridpr- to bo raportdd to patrolmaa la Boaton. Waahlng (hachiao ropairod aad MW hoM for ptuiv ecdorod. ftoporta aecepted. Soo patrolataa rot forward-'. IBS man U loadies port iMtood of holding aamt at port of dlachargo. DSL ALSA OMn.), April 1S-«lulr. man, ft. CallahSai Saowtary, C. ftll•ay. New delag*to dacted. Ship'B fund S21.3S. Vrasblas machino not to be used by nattvca. Keep nativea out of paaaagewaya. Water for aaUvo crewa to he kept oa deck. Milk to be serred for breakfaat. HASTINOS (Wstermaa), April 4— Chairman, W. epmmonw Secretary, J. Walls. Repair list to be drawa up —minor repairs nude. Pew hours disputed ot. One nun get oft la NY. No replacement. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. and deck dept. for keeping nustroom and pantry clean. Good crew, good trip. JRAN LAPtlTft (Wsforman), March 11—Chairman, J. ZIorelsi Socrotary, W. Lovott. One nua to pick up nuU and paases. Capt. to hare greenbacks -for Pormosa. See engineer to get heat turned oft. Place cups A glasses la pantry after use. HILTON (Bull), AprH IS—Cbalmun, J. Meoham Secretary, W. Young. Some dlsouted ot. New delegate elected. Re<|uest steward not to put ao much veal oa mean. Need cold water In drinking fountain. ORION STAR (Ortan), April Chairman, W. Whortam Ss'c.-^^^ry, R. Mills. One man refuted dental treatment In Haa Tanura. Ship'a fund SSTO yen. Some dispnted ot. No beefs —everyone Is happy—heading home. BISNVILLS (Pan Atlanlle), AprH SS —Chelrman, V. Mail; Seeratsry, ft. Sailard. Crewmembers to submit suggestions for negotiating commit­ tee on trailer ships. AU repairs made. New washing machine placed aboard. To reconunend negotiating committee that traOerShlpa get contract idmUar to Seatrabis with wage inereaae and time off for crew. Porthole to be installed for bosun and elec. foe'sle, beckuse of poor ventilation. . Dlseuased Bhloboard aafety 'meetings. Need more light on outside passageways leading aft ALAMAR (Calmar). April 1S-^ Chairman, A. Michatskif Secretary, J. McPhauL SMp't fund SSSftt. New dclegata and treasurer elected. ALCOA PIONRRR (Aleeal, M:rsh 14—Chairman, Q. Ralley; Secretary, C. Strlnqtallow. Ship's fund started. One man sick, remained en board. Some diqmted et. To iratatato ampa delepate one more trip. Suggestion te have all bathroema and riiower doors stencilled Tor Crew Only." In order to keep atevedores out KeRueat better grade of pears. SLIZABSTH (Bui)), AprH 19— Chairman, L, Ramlreii Sacretary, H. Dombrowskl. One man injured. left Ship In NV; one man (pilt shin tn San Juan. Replacement sent. Seme disputed ot. . Fans in mewhall te be cleaned and 'painted; mmms to bo varied aad riiknged more often. To . •ea punier about moro rigaretteo— now being rationed to crew and given to paatengera. stovedores and riiereslde personnel; weed mere va­ riety of brands. SSATRAIN LOUIUANA (Soatralu), April S6—Chalrmau, V. Widtnoy; rotary, C. Krioas. Nine days lodrinf okay. One day diapntod ot to bp settled at payoff. Sandwich toaster ordered. Ship's fund STSJW. Report aeceptod. Crew to uratt anta delsgates Snidi bueineaa with patrolmaa at payoff before diacusslng personal matters. Suggestton to cook vege­ tables with less water. ALCOA RUNNBR (Alcoa), April If —Chairman, C. do Hespedales; Sod rotary, R. Hail. Man hospitalized, back In States. New Juker on board.. Keep meaduU Clean between mealil and at night. Ship's fund MAS. Dis­ puted ot to bo settled fit payoff. Do not overload washing machine. Discusiion on water samria taken in San Suan: variety of night lunclL fruits for desserts. SATSWAV cmr (Walerjuan),. April S7—Chairman J. Austin; Socro­ tary, W. Herno. Few minor Beefs to be settled at psyeS. .Report ac­ cepted. Need new washing maeUne.. aiotlon not to pay off until letter from company is given stating that vessel was laid up and men laid off. Voto of thanks to crew from steward for fine cooperation. Ship's fund. t9.!H>—to be turned over to X.OG.' New washing machine Installed. JOSBFiNA (Liberty), April T-a' Chairman, W. LM< Socratary, N. Ramlay. Two men replaced in lA due te iUiiess in family and injury. Con­ tacted agent concerning ice nuidilne. and fumigation of fihlp. Draw to be put out before arrlvaL "te aee patrolman concerning medical officer or medical attention aboard ridp, and other minor beefs. Repair list to ba compiled. Few hours disputed— ot. CommtmlcatioHf postad. Beport ae­ cepted. Discuaaioa about equal dia> tribuUon of oti eoM driukn .no tea; v Vets of jftawks to steward deirt., , ftRANCSS (Sum, April SS-Oulr, man, R. ftrlnefito; Socrotary,^ ft, Orowoa, Report accaptod; Warning macblni to bo kept cleaa. Alt batiirooms and ahowora to ba lodmd when In port. STiRL cNiMuirrlitHimisii), April IS-Chelrman, W. WoriMiigtoni rotary, R. ftollsa.. Two m*a hospitalIzsd—Union notidod. Few hours di*. pnted ot. goparta aceeptad. Se^sfe' list to bo niade up. Nseff mattMss.: for boirital.' All extra Itosn to botwned la. Vote al tftanko to ftallby •Uft. �\ SEAFARERS Face Elerea LOG Thim Reach!' Safety Rig's Worth $150 To Seafarer Safety-minded Seafarer Julius Gural turned some hard thinking and extra labor into a $150 award from Isthmian Lines last month by designing a new method for rigging net# to prevent injuries in fall-' sides of buildings under construc­ ing off a ship's gangway. tion to prevent bricks from falling Gural, while working as an to the street below. AB on the SS Steel Worker, noted For bis contribution to shipboard that the nets, as they were then safety, Gural received a $150 check rigged, were flush with the side of from Joseph McDiarmid, marine the. gangway and would be of no manager of Isthmian Lines. The use if soineone fell over its side. latter complimented Gural for his After spending some time think­ foresight and said he reflected the ing over the matter, Gural came up calibre of men manning Isthmian with the idea of using stanchions vessels. projecting from the side of the gangway at an angle to hold the nets some two feet away from it, instead of having them Just hang from the gangway's side. With this type of .rigging, the nets would catch -anyone falling over the side of the gangway and prevent their being injured on the dock below BOSTON — Spring and fair or in the water. weather may come late to New The use of nets as safety devices England, but shipping here for on accommodation ladders, while _the.two weekthe period been fair new in maritime, is similiar to the with signs indicatinghas that will way shields are extended from the stay that way for a while.it Port Agent James Sheehan reports. Three ships, the Fort Hoskihs, Bradford Island and Cantigny, all Cities Service, paid off and signed on with all beefs being settled at the payoff. Otherwise, everything is running smoothly. .•I: "3 fair' Is Word From Boston Outlook Cloudy In San Fran. House Passes Aid To Jiiless ' WASHINGTON T- Tie House cf Representatives has passed President Eisenhower's unemployinent; pay proposal, wMch' will benefit sbine 2,500,000 unemployed workers. The bill extends the duration of unemployment compensation by fiO percent to be financed by Fedeiral'loans to states that request them and to be repaid by the states. It is limited to unemployed work­ ers Whose Jobs come within their state's unemployment compensa­ tion system and who have ex­ hausted their regular benefits at any time back to last 'July. The AFL-CIO - bas called for a much stronger bill to raise benefit pay­ ments'which are now inadequate And to' cover workers not now protected. (See story on page 2.) ' Benefits would be paid at the rate li^t by law in each state for regular Ijnemployment compensation. That rate runs up to $45 a week. Dura­ tion varies, running up to thirty 4eeks in Pennsylvania, Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime ^ should first check .whether they have a propet mailing address on filjs with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show check? have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score Is sent fi-um another,: thus cre­ ating: much difficulty in keeping ] aci!b^ints:^st^aighi/•v'.•.'•'^"^ SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping in this port can be compared to the fortunes of the recently arrived Giants—hot and cold, with the future being anyone's guess. The Choctaw ^ and Fairport (Waterman) paid off and signed on. In-transit were the Young Ainerlea and J. B. Waterman (Waterman) By now, whether it is "bottoming out" or not as Govern­ and the Portmar (Calmar). ment spokesmen claim, it is apparent that the much-adver­ tised recession is here with us to stay for several months more. That fact, plus gloomy prognostications by scores of economists and study groups, makes it urgent that Govern­ ment action be taken to shore up the state unemployment insurance program along the lines called for by the General Board of the-AFL-CIO. . Most state unemployment insurance programs come to an One of the oldest of the retired Seafarers receiving the end after 26 weeks. In normal times, or in periods of compafitively brief business slowdowns, a shoreside worker can disability-pension, Seafarer Edward K. Hansen, is a wellgef himself a job within six months. But these are. not nor­ known figure around the SIU headquarters hall where he mal times. still visits regularly. Now 84"* Unlike the seafaring industry, where a Seafarer laid off years old, Hansen has been re­ on SIU ships and makes his home in the Bay Ridge section of Brook­ on one ship can expect within a reasonable period of time to find employment on another iship with the same or an­ ceiving the disability benefits lyn. for the past five 4" 3) 4" other company, the shoreside worker is not so flexible. If his years. He had Another Seafarer with a long plant closes down, and throws him and 5,000 others out of spent 65 years be­ sailing history dating back to the work, there may not be another plant for miles around which fore that sailing 19th century is can use his particular skills, and the number of miscellaneous on Scandinavian Seafarer Bernard jobs available at gas stations, supermarkets and the like is and American Roll. Roll, who is simply not enough to absorb all the laid-off men. ships and was 81, got started on well-known to the his career in 1893 That is why the .Federation is so insistent that speedy ac­ regulars on the at the age of 19, tion be taken on extending unemployment insurance. Itere Robin Line run. also on Norwe­ is a bill to that effect pending before the Senate, but it has In addition to gian coasters. He Hansen several glaring inadequacies. For one thing, it makes no pro­ being a true pro­ worked as coalvision for bringing state plans that have lagged behind on fessional sailor In every sense of passer for a while Cash benefits up to a proper level, which is 50 percent of nor­ the word, Hansen has been a vet­ on deep-sea ships, mal income. The pending bill also makes no provision for eran of maritime unionism, being but subsequently more than a million unemployed who are not covered by in on the founding of the Norwe­ switched over to the deck depart­ gian Seamen's Union back in 1906 ment. any form of job insurance. In 1912 he quit sailing and set­ The man who needs help the most is'the man who has, al­ before coming to the States. tled down as a farmer in North Hansen began in his native Nor­ ready exhausted all benefits—even more'so than the one Dakota. He spent 15 years battling way on fishing boats at the age who has just been laid off. That principle, was recognized elements inland and then by the Seafarers Welfare Plan when it provided extended of 14, way back in 1887, then went the to work on coasting vessels and chucked it and returned to sea­ hospital benefits, for example, in cases of chronic and severe deep-sea ships which paid all of faring again. When the SIU was illness, it applies equally in cases of chronic and severe un­ $13 a month. He first started sail­ founded he became a member, sail­ employment. ing American ships in 1925 and ing as AB or bosun all the while. 4" i ' 4" Roll now lives ashore in Seattle subsequently-became a member of the SIU after its foundiag in 1938. which was his home port for many He sailed regularly as carpenter years. Keeping in Touch j:y WITH S I U OLDTIMERS ARMMI? The American Merchant Marine Institute, which supposed­ ly represents the interests of an American-flag merchant ma­ rine, has completed an active lobbying session against any kind of control over runaway shipowners. Under the circum­ stances, perhaps a slight alteration in the organization's hame is in order. Its function could be described more aptly if it was known as the American Runaway Merchant Marine In­ stitute, just the letterheaid wm dp'the Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no-matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlU-contracted companies. Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and alro have the 12-year -seatime requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro-vision,-can also obtain coverage under this benefit. I,. % �SEAFARERS Pas» Tvelra LOC Thot $%***##^ Mf? On Here He *s SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK A Great Guy BIV f. 1951 Likes The Way SIU Licks Beefs To the Editw: I have a shoreside Job now In a steel plant and am connect­ ed with the local union, United Steelworkers of America Local 1557, Clalrton, Pa. Although my wife alreadys gets the LOG at home, I would appreciate get­ ting one at the local union office also. I would like to have some of my fellW union brothers here see how the SIU opwates, es- SlU brothers in the hospitals received a total of $9,327 in The Alcoa Puritan is going 462 individual benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan dur­ to have to live up to her name ing the two-week period ending April 25. This brings the total if Captain Hamm has his way. of these benefits paid to date to $1,305,130.50. Among the Seafarers on the receiving end this period, up in Boston The skipper has put out the word at the Brighton marine hospital, is a "skeleton crew" of three, reports that "profane" language la to be Charlie Dwyhr, hospital delegate. With him are eliminated. Frank Shaw and Frank Engel, who should be head­ How well the crew will be able ing out any time now. Dwyer reports "all is well.-.. to maintain the niceties of speech good treatment, pretty good feedw and a good va­ rmnains to be seen, but it doesn't riety of entertainment," but he could do with mail reqxiire too much imagination to now and then from some of his old shipmates. figure the immediate crew reaction. Good news from the Staten Island drydock con­ Even at a nickel per "blanketycerns Conrado Reyes, who got off the Grain Shipper blank," they probably used up'a last October completely paralyzed from the waist good month's pay over that one. down, and can now feel some sensation and even move one of his feet. The PHS medics are very Just imagine the reaction of the Dwyer encouraged by this progress. Also out at Staten deck gang, for example, when the mate has blue-pencilled all over a Isle is Yinee Garvey, ex-Steel Designer, who's expecting his discharge couple of overtime sheets, and pic­ shortly after a minor hernia operation, and Uldarico Merjndio, who All letters to the editor for ture the guys saying how what a was taken ill aboard the Steel Chemik in Singapore. He's getting publication in the SEAFAR­ fine, honorful fellow he is after along okay back in the States after a month overseas. ERS LOG must be signed' Down at the Baltimore PHS drydock, Clarence Gardner is getting •11. by the writer. Names toill Meeting secretary Edward L. around a bit easier now eVbn with one leg in* a cast from a shoreside be withheld upon request.. Killigrew also reports on an occur­ injury. He last shipped as cook on the Government Camp. Percy Harrence in Izmir, Turkey, where, relsoB, wiper on the Hilton some tim^ back. Just checked into the pecially on the handling of upon landing, one seaman was Baltimore PHS so the docs can look him over. Ditto for Mack Acosta, beefs, which ° we call grievances searched for US money and re­ ex-Baltore fireman. here. The grievance procedure When in port, remember that an the brothers in drjrdock really appreciate a lieved of half of what he had by is a long, drawn-out affair, and . the local customs functionary. The personal viait. Letters are aiao welcome. you have to use four steps of The foUowlng la the latest available list of SIU men la the hospitals: customs man naturally provided no the procedure before it gets to USPHS HOSPITAL VA HOSrtXAL receipt for the greenbacks he BALTIMORE. MD. an arbitrator. Thanks again and •NEW ORLEANS. LA. pocketed, but he is no doubt , also Edward Barton Jack B. Strahan James A. Bay *smooth sailing to all my friends. Harold S. Rivers referred to as a fine, upstanding Peter DeVrlea Stephen . M. Sopko USPHS HOSPITAL Clarence Gardner Stanley Rodgers fellow by the hearties on tlie Puri­ Maurice CUlespte Calvin Rome NORFOLK. VA. 4 4. is Franghl Anghelatoa WUlle E. Tomllnson Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszko tan. C. Barrineau Jr. Leonard Layton Edward Seserko Praises Benefits Killigrew offered a word of cau­ Peter Losado Leslie F. Simmons '' HOTEL DIEU tion to all seamen coming to Tur­ W. J. Mclntyre Nlghbert Straton NEW ORLEANS. LA. Of Welfare Plan John McLaughlin Juan Taboada key to "be careful" and avoid such John Jack Maya Maasik John Thompson To the Editor: incidents, since the local currency H. F. Machlinsld Gandendo Tlexis USPHS HOSPITAL We would sincerely like ^o J. Maldlo Jdm P. Trust regulations are strict. Actually,the Anthony NEW ORLEANS, LA. Victor Makko Wflmer C. White thank the SIU Welfare Plan for Puritan man~was let off easy, since Daniel Martin Stanley T. Bennett W. A. G. Marjenhoff Vyrl Williams , the wonderful benefits It pro­ John W. Blgwood Clyde HlUer Murray Albert L. Willis foreign seamen have wound up in Clarence Carlo E. BUlo Michael Muzio Henry Wirtz vides on oehalf of a splendid the lock-up and have had to for­ Antonio Palmes Claude Blanks Francesco J. Natalo organization. We bdth are very John P. Brooks WiUiam Nelson VA HOSPITAL feit their dough anyway to cover Donald Dambrino' Dominie Newell BOSTON. MASS. grateful for what the SIU has "fines" for such infractions. Hoscoe Dearmon Rogers A. Perry Thomas W. Killion meant to us. Harry Emmett Gilbert J. PlersaU J. F. Fitzpatrick Randolph RatcliS VA HOSPITAL I was in St. Patrick's Hospital Eugehe Flanagan Allen Ritchie 1ST AVE., NY. NY here in Lake Charles, was given Sheiks On Prowl Salvatora Legayada Ben D. Foster James H. RusseU letters To The Editor F P-', i 1 U i'- - I; IF '• IFfr; ^ i-.-- r'-ft >:"T p:p, pc,:;V.-Going native, George HiU dretch, bosun (left) end Robert Black, chief electrician (right), do the sights in Beirut, Leb­ anon, with two local guides. The ship's delegote on the Notalie sent in the photo. MONTBBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno VA HOSPITAL »T. HOW/^. MD; WUbert Hughes USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WCRiTH. TEXAS Lawrence Anderson Harold J. Pancost Robert Ingram A. J. Panepinto Woodrojw Meyers Paul W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer George Petensky USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TBNN. Charles Burton SAILOBS SNUQ HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI VA HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. James P. Harkel USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. ' Elmer G. Brewer Willie C. Sanders Paul M. Carter Poetar B. Shedd Reamer C. Crime* A. A. TnrUngtbn Jimmie Littleton Herman P. Weber USPHS mspirAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIP. Joseph IL Bergec Cturlea T. Nangle Edwin Brown J. S. OTSyme George J. Decker H. J. Sditelner Curtis L. Hancock A. Tselakia F. B. McCoIBan ' Sung C. Wang John C. MiteheU S.'Bt Zimmerman Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Avo^ Brooklyn 32, NY f would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your moiling list. (Pnnt Mormathn) p:-: I NAMP i STREET ADl RESS .....,.,..; CITY ... ZONE .....STATE AVOID pli£LiCA7iCi4i Sf yaa ste an c!«i BubscHbsr •of address, jiieasa give your former addreM below: .ADDRESS' CITY 11 •& *• ^ ZONE ....... STATE..,..,..^...::.. Harold Scott ^ Wade H. Sexton^ James H. Shearer Andrew Stauder Joseph W. Stocker Nicholas Tala Gerald L. Thaxton 8. Turbervillo James E. Ward James C. Whatley John F. WUliama Ciiiford Wuertji Demetrlo Zerrudo Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISI^ND. NY George Howard Oscar J. Adams Hassen AU Nicholas Korsak Nicholas Anoustls Ahmed Mehssin Richard A. Asmont Uldarico Merjudlo Otho Babb Fritz NUsen Felice J. Balduccl Sigurd Odegaard Henry Bilde Ragner Olsen Thomas DoUy Patrocino Pereire Clarence O. Dalre W. Pietrucki Rupert Daniels Sven G. Regner Dlosoro DeLaCrux Conrad Reyes F. A. FernandezEnstaquio Rivera Bernard Francois Calso Rodriguez Frederick Fulford Salvador Rodrigces JDavid Furman .• B. E. Shockley Vincent T. Garvey G. Sivertsen Luis E. Guticrez (%ow G. Song.. Petei; Heultt Wm. R. Thompson Chan Hon William W. Wells USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenanlt Ray C. Pawan Wm. J. Burkeen Tony Rabago Francis M. Conners H. M. Robinson. Henry DeLaugbter R. DeLoaSantoe Archie J. SOIne Wm. C. Scruggs USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLVN, NY Lewis B. Akins Thomas Isaksen Manuel Antonada Claude B. Jesanp Eladlo Aria Woodrow Jtdinson Fortunafo Bacomo Ludwig Kristiansen Joseph J. Base Kenneth Lewis . Melvin W. Base Patrick McCann " Frank Bemrtek Archibald McGnigaa Joseph V. Biseonet H. C. Mclaaac James P. XHarke Leo Hannaugh Juan Denopra A. MarUneUl John J. DriseoU Joaquin Daniel Fitzpatrick W. p. O'Dea P. O. FondUa C. Osinskl Fabin Furmanek George G. Fhifer Odis L. Gibbs WiUiam Rackley Joseph M. GiUard Winston E. Renny Bart B. Gnranlek G. E. Shumaker Wade B. HarreU Henry E. Smith Taib Hassan Pon P. Wing Antonio Infante USPB3 HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. George B. Dunn Sherman PIUlIlps Frank S. Parior bevs a • , • Earl Garberson Edward T. Glenn James C. Glisson Hebert Grant Wayne F. Harris Henry Helsch John Hrolenok George Huber J^mes Hudson B. Huggins Robert James Edward G. Knapp Antoins Landry Edward Lane Leo Lang B USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Charles Dwyer Frank P. Shaw ^Frank Enget ; Recovered alter hospital stay, Mrs. T. Kilgore is shown with husband. Sea­ farer Larry. Kilgore.' wonderful, treatment and now am able to carry on again. Wa -also certainly want to thank Dr. Steve F, Price and the Sisters and nurses for the fine work they did. Again, thanks to the SIU for being such a wonderful organization and for all the help from the Welfare Plan. Mrs. TilUe KHgere Would LiWinfo On Lawyers TetheEditer: At sea, aboard any ship, whille sitting on the hatch or in tha messhall, different topics of conversation are brought up and oae about which definite infor­ mation is always lacking Is the subject of lawyers who repre­ sent injured seamen entitled to Justifiable compensation for their Injuries. Many of us would appreciate , it if this information could be printed in one or a series of articles, in^regard to such ques­ tions as: if a seaman Is being represented by a lawyer who has signed him to a coqtract can he drop this lawyer,, if he feels he Isn't being represented to his best interest; can he engagp another lawyer, how much would it cost; what would the next lawyer charge, etc.? These are only a few of the dozens of questions which are brought up during our discus sions, and we would appreciate any Information on this subject you can dig up and print for us to readk. William Omelanczuk 4" 4 Applauds Assist For Disabled To the Editor: It seems that, generally, peo­ ple write to the LOG or the Union when they are looking for something, and rarely write about it after they have secured it. To me, that sort of thinking results in the loss of the realiza­ tion by the membership of the many actual benefits our Unionprovides for the membership. 1 want to let all my friends and all Union members know, that effective April 1, 1958, I have been receiving the sro; special disability benefit of $150 per month. I cannot overstresji the value ^nd importance of thlg benefit to me. I am totally disabled 1^ % number of ailments due to nat­ ural causes. 1 don't have any broken hones or paralysis, but. 1 am as incapable of working now as if I did have such in-' juries. That is what makes our. Plan so valuable to us. Furthermore. 1 am only 531 years old. Can you go else­ where and seciure sueh protect tion under my circumstances?1 joined this Union of burs in 1938 and although Welfara Plan payments by our con­ tracted companies did not begin until 1950, which was 12 years after 1 began sailing SIU, my seatime; during those , years counted', towards retirement. How many members have glveM any ihou^t' and appreclailoa to this "retro^tive" protection in the Welfar« Plan? Believe me.- you active mem» hers, you' may hot be , attaching much importance to such, things now but, if, you wind, up in'ihy circumstances, you sure as heck wllL ' • - . NowT^h addition to my month­ ly benefits, I'am covered for hospital and surgical benefilto if and when my eligibility, at the. marine hospital runs but, and tdl other benefits I was en­ titled to as an active aeiuueh will remain in effect. Brothers, that's coveraget In conclusion^ I'd like to thank all the officials of this organization for the many years of assistance and representa­ tion I received, and particularly those In Baltimore, where I shipped from for years. Their efforts have helped me in many ways. To top all this off, my dues are complimentary and I'll always be able to show a paidup SIU book to anyone who wants to know-what my outfit is. Archie Wright Wife HaUs SIU in Philadelphia Ta the Editor: Just a line to thank all too txurs of the SIU itf Philadelphia for their kindness to me while I was in the hospital. Thanks also, to Joe Campo for bis kindness in taking care of toe all the paperv/ork while my husband was at sea, and to the Seafarers Welfaie Flan for all toe i^yments to the hospitaL Mrs. Jiggs Jeffera- �,^?W'''7v Mmr 9. ISU ROBIN GRAY (ReUn)# April Ctiairmanr I. Clark; Saeratary, C. Stambvl. BverytliiiK ninnlnB amoothly. Now trusnrer elected. Soma dlaputed ot. Few beefs in deck dept. Bathrooms to be kept cleaner. Take better care of washing .-machine. DEL AIRE! (Miss.!, April 1»—Chair­ man, I. Oecareaux; Saeratary, C. Maxur. To start ship's fund. Treasurer elected. Departments to rotate clean­ ing laundry. Keep messroom clean. Blackboards to be painted. Need more keys for foc'ries. KATHRYN (Bull), April 17—Chair­ man, W. Ortixr tecratary, F. Neckllcki. Received notice 24 hrs. to ter­ minate articles. Wiper missed ship In NY. Check with patrolman re: start­ ing time for ot on .Good Fridaystevedores holiday. Report accepted. SEAFARERS only, eustomary BAhr. notice. One man hospitalised in LC. No replaeoment. Repair list submitted again— no action taken on previous llstc One man getting off. Crew forced to crank out boat davits with turn around bits, so that fire & boat drill utilixed to perform maintenance work on falls. Uesshall to be kept cleaner during night watches. Soiled diShea to bo placed in tub with clean water. April i—Chairman, E. Parker; Sec­ retary, C. Bortz. Few hours disputed ot. New delegata elected. Suggestion to provide ladders tor men with upper bunksi garlic sauce be provided with steaks and pizza be ferved occasion­ ally. See patrolman about use of acid for UeacUng. Bequest better water drcnlatian for de<A dept.. bathrooms. MAR (BullV April 3—Chairman, J. Jakalikl; Saeratary, i. BontL Chaira in messroom to bo repaired. Ship's fund SS3. Report accepted. Motion to airicondltlon all SIU aUps, espe­ cially thoaa running to the tropica. Vota of thanks to steward ddpL ORION PLANET (Orien), April 4— Chairman, Mk Pyk; Saeratary, F. VanDussn. Mate refused to let men check food stores put aboara In Sasebo. No report from hq. on equipment being used for mucking. Ship's fund S12.30. Some dispnted ot. Steward hMpltalIsed in Bahrein. Changliig depart­ ments against Union regulations. Delagate to take core of all husinees with captain—do net go topside with beefs. Draws not to be changed after putting in. Discussion on ot in deck dept.: bnSet supper: menu chengee. Insufficient meat ordered last trip. Cooperation urged among crew— warned about performing. FACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramp­ ing), March 23—Chairman, J. Rose; Socratary, G. Skandelas. No draws In San Pedro, no American money for draws in Formosa—to be taken up with patrolman. Repair list submitted; galley was painted; few minor repu(n mode. Reports accepted. New delegate and reporter elected. Strip all Muilta nf eoUed lines. Bequert name brand of soap powder and moro lava ooap. per agreement. VA<.LRV FORGE (Fcnlnsvfar), April 13—Chairman, E. Meghee; Saeratery, E. Arales. Beef on draws and cigarettea. Crew not cleaning washing machine after use. Ship's fund 320. Messhall. pantry and deck dept. rooms painted. Men neglecting duties to be referred to patrolman. Three men logged. Disputed eubsistanoe on hot water and launch aervice. Some dis­ puted ot. Donate shlR^s fund to LOG. Headquarters to correct mail situa­ tion. Slop chest to be stored ade­ quately. Delegates to handle beefs. IBERVILLE (Watermen), March 24 —Chairman, J, Eoem; Secretary, L. Pappor. (h-ew to reimburse cook for postage. American money draw at Gibraltar and dinara at Yugoslavia. All quarters need painting. Report accepted. Reporter elected. Messman's work improving. Discussion on hospital and pension plan. Letter sent to editor of l/KS regarding same. Re­ pair lists to be turned over to dept. delegates. Steward will endeavor to obtain fresh stores at GibralUr and Yugoslavia if available. Even Bats Go Haywire On Shuttle ' - A giant bat that tried a r«-< connaissance mission on tha deck of the Orion Planet wa* AFOUNDRiA Wntarman), April 1» —Chairman, W. Statk; Secretary, D. White. Ship's fund SIT. One man missed ship. New delegate elected. Return cops and glasses to pantry after use. Safety meeting to be held between the Canal and PR. Unsafe conditions to be reported to dele­ gates. Pillows now available. NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), April IS—Chairman, M. Savoy; Sae­ ratary, J. LaHatkl. AU membcre to fill out welfare cards. Some disputed ot in Jeddah—epprua. M hra. en nuater sheet. Slop chest prices too high —delegate to Investigate. To see cap­ tain about mall charged on slop chest. Take better care of washing madiine —^turn light oft and wbserva water Una. Proper attire to be worn at meal time. Each man to turn in keys to dept. iMad. atrip bunke ot Hnen and bag. Garbage to be dumped on gaihagp hamper isi port. Uee care whan diaposing of gaihaga at tea. Fife TUrMcB L0€ STEEL EBCOROER (Isthmian), April IS—Chairman, S. Zaaglar; Sae­ ratary, O. WinlleHI, if. One man hospitaBasd; one man logged; some minor beefs. Ship's fund S90.84. Some dis­ puted «t. Vote of tbanfcu to ship's delegata end to crew for fine coopera­ tion. Reports accepted. Crew will not stga on until new eoolnr is aboard. Ship to be fumigated for Insects. Steward to order roach powder; screen doors for mess room; erect avming on fantall; ice box to ha moved to mece roam. (Ugarette butts not to be discarded on deck. Order more lemons. - Vote of (hanks to stew­ ard dept. SEAMAR (Calmer), AprH 20-Chsirmen, R. NIctMbon; Secretary, G. Hayes. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S13. To purchase checkers in Long Beadi. Reeoiutlon: (U pay raise: (8) minimum ot for deck dept. Thanks to steward for good food and service. To elder new washing machine, fan to be put In laundry. Delegate to see captain about draws—none available at times. ALCOA FGLARIS (Alcod), April 27— Chairmen, H. Long; Socratary, J. Hannen. Water picked up In.San Juanbad, dumped In NY. To see about another room for steward dcpL Few hours disputed ot. One man getting off to prevent Injury. Clean washing machine after nse. Steward has room for captain's slop chest so room can be made for messman. ANDREW JACKSPN (Wsfermsn), April 2S—Chairman, G. Clark; Secrsr tary, H. Gulnlar. Two men caught trying te change counterfeit moneylocked up. DNelegate tried to see them, refused by police. Galley neede fu­ migating—will be done in NY. Ship's fund S24.17. Some disputed oL Re­ port accepted. ROSE KNOT (Suwannee), April 4— Chairman, C. Wilson; Secretary, L. Smtth. Some disputed at. Ship's fund S10.3S. Report accepted. Portable tanks need cleaning. Motion to form safety eonmittee to study safety eondttiena and medical treatment and report to headquarters. Chips end BoUed linen to be brought back. Fri­ day desigoated for hnen ehangc.'Vota of thanks to radio operator for news reports. Captain requests crew's coop­ eration in conserving frerii water. JEAN LAF1TTE (Waterman), April 20—Chairman, J. Kaaenss; Secretary, S. Jetsph. Sufficient nnmber of LOGi in Far East. Captain pleased with crew end safety drive. Oh. cook missed Alp in Okinawa, rejoined in Japan. Request work gloves from slop chest; also fUm for polaroid cameras. Ship's, fund SST. Few hours uispuled ot. Showers painted. Reports accept­ ed. Treasurer to buy postage stamps for crew. Trash not to be thrown on deck. AU reporte to patrolmen to be made by delegates only. Members would like to know more Miout raise. All repairs made. ALCOA ROAMER (AlcM), AprH 14Chalrman, R. Klanast; Secretary, ST Boorgeels. Repairs completed. See patrolman about ot payments every b-lp. To write letter to LOG and welfare Dept. about easing up on the one day sea time in flO days re­ quirement for beneats. General meet­ SCATRAIN GEORGIA (SMtraIn), ing to be held every second voyage April 27—Chairman, R. High; Secre­ to PR and tary, Flanagan. Repairs made. Ice Mobile. Shore side personnel not to creamF, beef etralgtltened out. NY eat in messroom before crew is Sn- State employment Insurance $49 retrod W»ed. Discussiw re: welfare plant active from last year. Ship's fund sea time, etc. $96.70. Twe minor >eefs. Few boura ot. Reports accepted. ElecDE SOTO Waterman), Avrll 4— disputed triclan requests orders to be given te Chairman, C. Garner; Secretary, i. him tiiru chief engineer not thru Calhoun. Some dispnted ot. See mas­ captain. - Captain wUl have screens inter about more cigarettes. staUed In buffet to keep lies off pies and cakes. r MARIA H. (Herald), 44-Ctialrjnen,• H. Berglna; Secrtfary, j—w T. r. Bolton. FORT HOSKINB (Cttiss Sorvlca), >ote of thaakf to Sup 8(DP men. men. i>ew April 14—Chairman, J. Reunds; Sec-^ hours disputed ot. Proper attire to ratary, R. 'Galling. Bdpalr list sub­ be worn in messroom. Vote of thanks mitted. To see patrolman about deck to steward dept. and to all new men gang dripping A painting pianproem. on board. GaUey tepalra made. Ship's fund $12. One man getting off. Bnef between COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), - crew mesa and pantryman aetOed. March 13 — Chairman, E. Callahan; Clean f^'slea after parties. Saeratary, e. Bortz. Rusty water sit­ uation. net corrected—^to be taken up VENORi (Marvan). ApiR 2S— With patrolman, Repair lists to bo Chaloiuin, T. Cumnrings; saeretaiy, aabnilttad to delegate. Cb. mate reW. Oiww. One man taken ^ Di in «ueeia Bat of rqteoemeati ' ionr days Venezuela: New delegate elected. Mibkd sdiivd-cwallmwa to Bra mm LwBBdzy room to he ksgit dean. SBwttljoot Roikw. In view «f hla atuwarn So be left out for iright tuda deMgat* goggest brotlMr idva lunch. An unexpGCted yisitor on tho Orion Planet, this bat became a deck department troplw after it tried to attack bosun Andy Andresiok In the Singapore Straits. It hod a bO-inch wingspread. Photo by £dgar A. Armdrong, di^'s delegate, enrowte to Yidcohomo. Del Norte Saves Pair Adrift For Six Days Two fishermen were rescued by the cruise liner Del Norte last trip after they had been drifting along for six days off the West Indies with no help in si^t. The pair had bera liv^ ying on apples and oranges for I I I I EVERYSUNDAY DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST "THE VOICE •ftha MID" To Ships in Atlantic South American and European Wators Evary Sunday, 1420 GMT (11:30 AH ESTRundav) • WFK-3«, 1SS50 ICCS ehipa tu fkirlbbesm. East Coast of South America. South Atlantle and East Coast of United States • WFL-4S, 15IS0 KCS Ships In Gulf of Mex­ ico, Caribbean, West Coast of South Amer­ ica. West'Coast of Mexico and US East Coast • WFK-fS, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast four days. . Overhauled by the ship after the lookout spotted a small boat Tunning adrift, the two men were taken aboard in short order. TreatetL to a good meal, some clothing and a small amount of cash to cover their needs, the pair stayed with the ship until it reached St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, la Fair Shaye Hie Incident took place March 9 on the soathbound leg of the South American voyage. Both the men were in fair (dupe depite their long exposure in the open sea. On the lighter side, baseball also occupied the news on the Norte, when the ship iron one game in Buenos Aires end wiped out the crew's basduU fuud while doing it. A 500-peso donation to send flow­ ers for a member of the Argentine team who died earlier helped the fund wind up well in the red. Despite the victory, the minutes of the Norto modestly omit the winning score, so we'll have to take their word fgr It. The Del Norte, like the other Mississippi pass«iger sups, has alwaya fielded a pretty good sguad and already has a number of baseball laurels to its credit. Harry Wolowitz Is the ship's delegate. 'Sea-Spray' ';1 dispatched to his ancestors when he tried to attack the bosun last month. The incident occurred one day out of the Straits of Singapore while the Planet was enroute to Yokohama. Since the normal fly­ ing hours for bats are at night, tho king-sized mammal was probably just as stunned by the whole-affair as everyone else was. Meant Basiness ^He was found on the deck in tb* morning, ac(»rding to ship's dele­ gate Edgar F. Armstrong, but when he went for bostm Andy Andreslak, the bosun grabbed a nearby paint scraper to use as a shilldagli. '"nie scraper got broken in the process." Armstrong added, indi­ cating that the big fellow must have meant business. It -Was later discovered that the bat had a wingspread of 60 inches, which "should be a record (rf seme sort!" he noted. (We haven't found . one, fellas, hot we're still looking.) The naiiet. a supertanker, is ea the Persian Gulf-Japan oil shuttle and is due to make one more round trip b^ore heading for Honolulu and home In July. The monotonous run' Is enough to make everybody go "bats," so they didn't need any help from the real thing in that-di­ rection. • --il m lOG-A'RHYTHM: fCnowing* By M. B. Waiting! Waiting! Today? Tomomjw! Today—Tomori) The manotonout rhythm, like the surge Of the restless sea, is Forever beating on the Shoals in useless longing; Each tDhite<ap taking you far­ ther from me. t-T. )' The rocky coast of a stormy life Has only a pearl-gray sky and The shrill of the gulls As they scan the loaves For shipwreeked souls Lost in the strife. . 1(1 I While the deathless roll of the endless sea Beats out its toneless dirge. For you I'm constantly Waiting!—Waiting! Today—ToTnorroio? Today that forever Tomorrow must be. • Copyrlshted April 21. 1943 'M •.il - • if I " 'Z- [ — By Seafarer 'Red' Fink Meanwhile, MID Round^he^World Broadcasts continue ... Every Sunday, ISIS GMT (2:18 PM EST Sundayh WCO-1302S KCs Europe and No. America WCO-1490S.S KCs East Coast So. America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast So. America Evary Monday, S31S GMT (1005 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15407 KCs Australia WMM B1-11037.S Northwest Fadfia ••nL' MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMERT I -m .'t ATL-dlQ �%• 'Y SEArARERS *airMvteea t&C Paint Job Rates A Whistle mY-V #<*• i-"?3 *- • Ray Doell, Isf assistant engineer on the Steel Apprentice (left), looks aloft at paint |ob done on the ship's whistle by Seafarer William Velazauez, bosun, and OIlie Olson, AB (only Ollie's feet and hands are showing, right), to compliment them on the job. The tooter is reported to be in fine shape by ship's reporter John L Whisman. •%• m I SlU, A&G District BUFFALO: NY............. .180 M^ St. Phonet Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 29 St. MAin 1-0147 RIVER ROUGE ..10228 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18, Mich. Vlnewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO. Ontario.. 103 Durham St Phone: Swl 872-King St. E. EHplre 4-9710 VICTORIA. BC......ei7M Coradrant St. EMplra 4531 VANCOUVER. BC.... ..298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLB. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. OnUrio .82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3203 QUEBEC .44 Sault-au-Hatelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prlnea WllUam St. NB OX 2-5431 BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St. James Sheeton. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089; 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 UOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 HALIFAX. N.S 128t4 HoUis St. MORGAN crnt 012 Front St. Phone 3-8911 Tom . Gould. Agent Phone 2156 MONTREAL.......634 St. James St. West NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. PLatean 8161 Lindsey Williams, Agent Tulane 8626 FORT wnXIAH 408 Simpson St. NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn Ontario Phone: 3-3221 HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo, Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff. Agent Douglas 3-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GiUette. Agent Main 3-4334 By JAMES A. KNIGHT. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. The new moon was forlorn off Cape Fcof. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 Office sparks, HEADQUARTERS . 679 4th Ave.. Bklyn. Racing from the city across long seas. SECRETARY-TREASURER Demanded less hesitation in the race for time. Paul Hall When time was so near to never ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS W. HaU, Joint J. Algina, Deck And the day's stock market loss. R. Matthews. Joint C. Simmons, Eng. J. Volplan. Joint E. Mooney. Std. Canadian District LOG-A-RHYTHM: lis. Make Time (An Epitaph) SUP HONOLULU S-'|iS. 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... .510 Maedonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON ..,.605 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Great Lakes District ALPENA 121S N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J Sailing with the panic of position, Forty young dreams of forty someones Answered the impersonal curse of company bellsi More steam . . . Make time! . The wheeling, throttling hands Were many waves away from a tender word; But closer to land, as the reaching swells. Loud with foam, turned time green. And took all hands slipping down Down under the gulping waves. To the port of lost dollars And green graves. that ibmpbody will take notice of this letter expanding on our Ideas in planning for our 'futura. . To the Edltori joe Bourgeois WeU, I'm back at St. Vincent's Ship's delegate Hospital, in New York Cityi Tho (£d. note: The above letter doctors, nurses was signed by 28' crcurmcmand all tho berg.) help here go out of their i 4^ way to make itUrges Focus On as comfortable as possible. Curran Record Thanks to To the Editor: all tho SIU During the latter part of last officials f-o r year I finally hung up my sail­ their wonder* Pllutis ing rig and fell back into the ful work on the SIU Welfare Plan, and to Dr. hills of Chautauqua County, Joseph Loigue, head of the New York. Since no one here­ abouts knows anything about Plan's Medical Department. While I'm at it, perhaps you the NMU, I feel it's time that could print these names so that some one or some group should put the record straight oh Joe Curran and his hirelings. Old Joe supposedly kicked out the Commies, but he also railroaded many a good sailor to boot for his anti-Curran beliefs. I know, for the fellows who taught me everything I know were good, hard-working seamen. They earned their pay even if they wouldn't follow the "Leader," as Old Joe expected all "rank and file"-seamen to do. They just wouldn't fall in step and go like sheep to the slaughter, doing things , the I might get in touch with the Curran" way. following , brothers: William In the AprU II LOG I was Boesch, Eddie PoUse. Robert overjoyed to read that American Sojka, "Citizen Joe," Dewey seamen are «wising up to the Parsens, Eugene Ceccato, Steve NMU and the Curran deal! My Messaros and Jim Hamilton. If sailing days are over since the you have a photograph available physicals are getting harder to I'd appreciate your using it so pass. Since April, 1947, my legs the oldtimers will know me. have been a mess because of Joe Pllutis an explosion I was in aboard •the tanker Markay. Union-wise 4" if if the NMU has fulfilled every Want Seatin(ie principle stated about ten years ago by »the SIU on the Great Rules Relaxed Lakes, when the' "Little Blue To the Editor: was published (all with We, the crew of the Alcoa Book" blank pages!). ; Roamer, would like to bring to I've now taken up railroadihg the attention of the SIU Wel­ and found that if one's imagina­ fare Plan trustees and the mem­ tion is up to par, he can-close bership the discussion at our his eyes, feel the roil of a ship last meeting about the seatime at sea and hear the ever-present requirement for our welfare drone of motors in the •deep benefits. below a ship's bowels. We held an open discussion Adaam Salsburg on the pros and cons of our .4 ^ t . seatime requirements and we feel that the seatime require­ Says 'Thank You^ ment of one day in 90 in the current year and 90 days in the. For Welfare Aid past year should be' relaxed. To the Editdl-: I would like to take this, op­ This would give more leewiay to Seafarers who can't ship in 90 portunity to express my thanks days or to men who take more to the Welfare Plan and the Un­ than 90 days of vacation upon ion for their prompt action in taking care of my hospital bill. leaving ship. We would like to offer our The disability check I am now suggestions on this very, import­ receiving really comes in handy. It is an honor and a privilege ant matter. We all agree that if a Seafarer is in good standing to belong to as fine an organiza­ at the time of need and that if tion as the SIU. I miss you all, he has one day. in the last six more than I can Isay. My prayers months and" .30 days in the pre­ are on the sea lyith all of you. vious year, then said ipember It is doubtful that I will ever should qualify for all welfare saU again, but I still have hopes which I'll never give up. benefits. Wishing "all of you smooth We understand there .are smarter heads than ours in our sailing and keep up the good Union, who help plan our wel­ work. HughD. Fonehe fare benefits, but we d.o hope Oldtlnier's Back in NY Hospital lifei:;'''-' . Mar t, 1»U • -y-' �. , v; •';: *1., SEAPARBRS f. MM ^ • LOG %Pace Ftffcoi Native Caiifornian WASHINGTON-^The House Appropriations Committee Is now studying' the question of the maximum subsidized voyages that will bepillowed for the next fiscal Jreiur begin­ ning July 1. The current re-> quirement, including both line and otbers which have sub­ new and existing requests, mitted' applications f<n; the first calls for upwards of "2,600 subsi­ time wopld be denied assistance. dized voyages, but the Administra­ The Administration also recom­ tion has recommended that the re­ mended an appropriation of $120,quirement be limited to 2,000,' a 000,000 to subsidize the 2,000 voy­ cutback from last year's authoriza­ ages which it suggests. However, tion of 2,100. to take care of all the requested If Congress should go along with subsidies for 2,600 trips would re­ the Administration it would mean quire upwards of an additional that subsidy payments would be $30,000/100. limited to the fifteeen lines already In contrast with the proposed being subsidized. Such-companies cutback to limit operating subsi­ as Isthmian, Waterman, States Ma- dies, approval seems likely t<a an $80,000,000 buDding subsidy for a new US Lines superliner. The .Maritime Trades Depart­ ment has gone on record that US aid should be given on an equal Seafarers who have taken the basis to all companies, not Just a series of inoculations required favored few. for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick np their inoculation cards from the. captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented When sign­ SEATTLE—Shipping for this ing on for another voyage where jmrt has been slow during the past the "shots" are required. The period with only one vessel, the inoculation card is your only Barbara Fritchie (Liberty Naviga­ proof of having taken the re­ tion) paying off and signing on. Inquired shots. transits were the Texmar, Portmar, Those men who forget to pick Alamar (Calmar) and the Choctaw up their inoculation- card when (Waterman). they pay off may find that theyPort Agent Jeff Gillette re­ are required to take all the ported a small amoiuit of disputed "shots" again when they want to sign on tor another such voy­ overtime and a few repairs on these vessels but all items were age. settled, satisfactorily. Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seattle Still Slowing Up Your Gear.. for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, in^ work or dress geor, your SUJ Seo Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned ond Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks breiss Shoes iKferk Shoes Seeks Dungarees Frisko Jeens tPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Behs Khakis ties Sweat Shirts T'Shlrts Shorts BriefsSwim Trunlu Sweaters Seu'westers Ralngear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries . Eieetrie.Shavers ' Radios Jeievisipn - Jewelry Cameras , Luggage • •V:' 'Chester Hughart Phillip Edward Giordano Your mother, Mrs. NancyIt is urgent that you contact your wife, Mrs. Odessa Giordano at Hughart, is very anxious to hear Route 2, Box 30A, Pelzer, SC, im­ from you. Her address is 8260 W. 63d Place, Arvada, Colo. mediately. t 4. i 4 4 4 Martin M. Hammond Jack McCarthy Get in touch with James W. Contact your brother, Jonathan Harrelson right away. His address F. Burleigh, 132554, NO Box 32, is Route 7, Box 240, Pasadena, Md. Huntsville, Texas. "SS" 4" 4» . •44 4 Robert C. Pierce Irma DriseoH W. D. Warmack, 8507 Brooks St., Please contact Thomas Maynes Tampa, Fla. would like you to con­ at SIU Headquarters, 675-4th Ave., tact him. by mail as soon as possible. Billy Gilian Hill, four-monihold son ot Seofarer Charles E. Hill, looks well pleased with life in photo submitted by grandma Ethelyn D. Thornton of Long Beach. 4" 3^ m-.1 4 4 .4 • 4 Charles (Tex) Weibom John Katsos It Is urgent that you contact Mrs. Albert Pfisterer .\V\. Holly Brynlng. Her address is 2520 Larkin C. Smith J;; Roosevelt Blvd, Kenner, La. and See Frank P. Corcoran, Room she can be reached by phone after 204, SUP Building, 450 Harrison 6 PM at Kenner 71-4015. St., San Francisco 5, Calif., about; picking up vour income tax re^ tiuus. 4 4 4 Kenyon Park ' John Fereira Get in toucii with Endgdio Reyes /Hie deaths of the follounng Seafarers have been reported to the at 1269 SW-5th St., Miami 36, Fla, Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their 4 4 4 beneficiaries. Raymond Queen Your mother wants you to wite Travis Bell, 52: On March 20, Salvatore J. Marinello, 40: Broth­ 1958, Brother Bell died in Eunice, er Marinello died from a circula­ her at Cove Gap, West Va. Anyone La. Cause of tory ailment on knowing his whereabouts is urged death is un­ March- 29, 1958, to contact her. known. He be­ in New Orleans, 4 4 4 came a full mem­ La. He became a Edd:e Sander has lost contact ber of the Union full member of with all of his old buddies and on April 20, 1945, the Union on he'd like to get in touch with them and sailed in the April 24, 1942, again. He used to ship out of Nor-i deck department. and sailed in the folk. His address is Box 41, Oak Brother Bell is deck department. Grove, La. survived' by a Brother Mari­ 4 4 4 ^ nephew, , Clifton nello is survived Peter P. Luketic left his seabag Bell, of Flomaton, Ala. Place of by his mother, Mrs. Leona Mari­ burial Is unknown. nello, of New Orleans, La. Place aboard the Plymouth Victory with Red Spencer, chief cook. If anyone of burial is unknoum. knows of the whereabouts of the 4 4 4 bag contact him at the SIU Hall, WJliiam Badillo, 43: On February 1216 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore 20, 1958, Brother Badillo died In 2, Md. San Juan, PR. 4 4 4 The cause of G. W. Cutrer death is unknown. Get in touch with Aunt Nettie He became a full at 900 Germain St., New Orleans member of the 24, La. Payment of $1,200 In SIU Union on May 1, 4 4 4 maternity benefits was made to 1947, and sailed Will the close friends of Seafarer —Seafarers* families for the birth in the steward Scottie Kunchick contact Mrs. J. department. of the six babies below. As Kunchick at 104 Organe St., New­ usual, each of the babies re­ Brother Badillo ark, N.J. is survived by his ceived a $25 US savings bond 4 4 4 wife, Luna Blanco Badillo, of from the Union. William (Mush) O'Connor Puerto Nuevo, PR. He was buried Total maternity benefit payr Get in touch with Jim Cosmo, ! ments through April 25, 1958, in De La Capital Cemetery, Rio second mate, on the Marine Cour­ now amount to $639,000 in the Piedras, PR. . ier, at'11 Broadway, NYC. 4 4 4 six years since April 1, 1952. 4 4 4 Roy W. Bell, 51: Brother BeU The $200 maternity benefit is Peter Walsh apart from hospital, surgical and died on February 7, 1958, in Balti­ more. Md. Cause Write to Francis"Frank" Murray medical coverage for Seafarers of death was an at Box 283, 550 West 20th St., NY, J families under the SIU Welfare infection of the NY. Plan. lymph system. He . The SEAFARERS LOG wel­ 4 4 4 is survived by a comes any photographs* and in­ Charlie Cook sister, Mrs. Alta formation about Seafarers' fam­ Contact Roger Beroud at 7637 D e 1V e c c h i o, Parkview Road, Highland Park, ilies. Send all details to the of Ossining, NY. Upper Darby, Pa. editor. Photos will be returned Brother Bell be­ after use. 4 4 4 came a full mem­ Morrie Geard'an ! • ^ ber of the Union Your mother would like you to, Adeline Cepeda, born April 14, on September 3, 1944, and sailed 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis in the engine department. He was contact her at 511 W. 7th St., Long Cepeda, of New York City. buried in Glen Haven Cemetery, Beach, Calif. 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 Baltimore, Md. William Doran Elizabeth Urbina, bom April 11, Get in touch with Shirley Wessel 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran­ at the Seamen's Church Institute, cisco Urbina, of Galveston, Tex. of NY, 25 South St., NYC 4' 4 4 Barbara Jean Gibbs, bom March 4" 4 4 6, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ken­ lAbdul Said neth E. Gibbs, Yuma, Arizona. Contact Kastner and Sunshine at 1230 Sixth Ave., NYC. 4 f 4 s Nicholas Livanos, bom April 19, 4 4 4 1958, to Seafarer and . Mrs. John Ellis Samia Livanos, Brooklyn, NY. Chester A. Hahn wants jfou to 4 4 4 . contact him at 250 W. 57th St., " Margaret Reinosa, bom April 10, New York 19, NY. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan 4 > 4 J. Reinosa, Brooklyn, NY. Steve Sloneski 4 4 4 Please get in touch with Hank^ David Remley, born March 6, it is important that he hear from 1938, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ned L. you soon.*: . B«mley, Conroe, Texas. . ; • - :i .ti ill ;l| ^ fofT/e/ m- •• • . • -.r>--s'iV- i -''t-V'' - ''li.'' •cii • �I'-rn;-'.. ;'• Vol. XX No. 10 SEAFAltBRS#U>6 "ncciriAl OR6AN Of THE SEAFARERS INTERN AT I ON At UNION » ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT » AFL-CIO » Delta Fleet Records 25% Injury Decline Through March, '58 ^ I ^j-' I'>"•.••:' f" IF'-, • m Georgia Keefis Fingers Crossed N-8 SMAfUAin <iEi}Uiil\ UAAH WITIIfH'T A LOST TIMK L I? TSKIMP Aliens Get Permanent US Permits TIIEiiMOIlKIA SAFM NEW ORLEANS—A one-quarter reduction in shipboard ac­ WASHINGTON —The Immigra­ cidents in the Mississippi Shipping Company 14-ship fleet has tion and naturalization Service^ been recorded in the first three months of 1958. If the same has authorized the issuance of per­ manent landing permits and identi­ rate is maintained through the*^ liiiiiliiiiMiiilR fication cards to alien seamen. The time injuries. In the first three balance of the year it will cards will be valid for an indefinite,^ months of 1958, there have been mean a reduction of 60 acci­ period, and will replace the pres­ 51 injuries in the fleet, and just dents in the ^fleet throughout the ent trip-by-trip system. 16 lost time injuries. On the basis year as compared to 1957. of accident frequency rates, which Under the present system, when At the same time, the company's an alien seaman hits an American safety news announced that the is actual time lost as against time port, he must apply for a landing Del Monte was the safest ship in worked, there has been a reduction permit. The service issues either a the fleet for the second year in a of approximately 25 percent. Among the avoidable accidents D-1, or a D-2, according to the row. The Del Monte had only one individual case. , lost time accident in 1957. It had listed in the company's bulletin racked up the same outstanding was. one in which £ carpenter If he is issued a D-1, he may take record in 1956 to win the fleet stepped on a grape left on the deck shore leave while his vessel is in safety award that year. The Del in the steward department lounge that port, but he must sail with the Valle with two lost-time accidents and" suffered a fractured hip. An­ ship. However, if he is given a D-2 and the Del Sol, Del Rio, Del other man was struck by ^ swing­ Messman Koq Lim poses beneath sign which records the Seatrain card, then he may pay off the ship Mundo and Del Aires with three ing door that had not been hooked and stay ashore for 29 days. But he Georgia's 462-day accident-free streak. TMs is just the begin-" lost-time^ accidents each, were the back and a third, a waiter, slipped must sign on another vessel before ning, they promised. The streak was still oil at last word. Photo 01. a piece of bacon on the deck runners-up in the contest. the end of that period. by Seafarer Glen Vinson. "Congratulations to Captain near the dining room. No matter how many times an Brote and the officers and crew alien lands in the US he must apply of the SS Del Monte are most cer­ for clearance each time and his tainly in order," the bulletin con­ clearance must be endorsed in cluded. every American port. In 1957, the crewmembers of the SAN FRANCISCO—Leaders of management have joined' labor in expressing concern new papers are a substitute Mississippi fleet suffered a total over the present "right-to-work" drive in California. They have called for a joint effort to forThe the D-2 cards in that once they 261 injuries of which 113 were lost are issued add in effect, the alien defeat proposals which would out^w the union shop. seaman may leave'his vessel in any Heading the "right-to-work" American port for 29 days before for a number of California labor Union Has veloped in some management quar­ campaign is Senator William signing on another ship. He may do unions had already hired the or­ Knowland and his "Citizens ters. One warning against the ganization to help put across a this as often as he hits these ports * Cable Address amendment came from J. Paul St. Seafarers overseas who want Committee for Voluntary Union­ president of the Pacific Mari­ counter-amendment which would without having his landing permit to get in touch with headquar­ ism." The committee is trying to Sure, time Association, who wrote that call for a reduction in the sales endorsed each time. ters in a hurry can do so by secure 350,000 names on petitions he was against any bill which tax and a revision of the state In­ cabling the Union at its-cable which would put the "Employer- outlaws the union shop. This clause, come tax. The amendment proposal Employee Relations Amendment" ad'^ress, SEAFARERS NEW St. Sure said, protects employers was backed by 570,000 signatures. on the ballot in the elections in YORK. against jwisdictio)ial disputes, in­ Registration Campaign November. Use of this address will assure The amendment is a big iffiue in ternal conflict and favoritism. In addition, the unions have .peedy transmission on all mes­ "Employers and majority nn^ stepped up their efforts to get sages and faster rarvice for the the race for governor. ions," St. Sure contended, "who their members and families to reg­ However, opposition has demen inv^'ved. believe the union shop is sound ister in time so they can vote in should not be denied, by law, the the November general elections. right to enter into a union, shop The "right-to-work" backers agreement." The PMA negotiates have come up with 150,000 signawith the SIU Pacifio District and times thus far; but have obtained other maritime unions. a 40-day extension to get the addi­ Hotel Owner's View tional 200,000 signatures needed. Another warning came from Ben­ The deadline is June 26. jamin H. Swig, West Coast finan­ cier and owner of San Francisco's Looks Like An Honest Count NEW YORK—Federal District Judge Sydney Sugarman has Fairmont Hotel.' extended an order barring picketing of New York piers by Both labor and management members of Teamsters Loca 807. The Teamsters had set up have prospered under unionism. Swig said. The worker has been the pickets in protesting a ru ' issued by the New York termi­ picked up somewhat in this port able to buy a car, a television set, have his weekends off and still nal operators th^t would re­ even though the Seatrain New have money for leisure spending. quire them to either unload their York did not sign on a crew as As for management, it has not expected and the Kathryn went trucks in 40 minutes or take on a gone broke, he pointed out. "Never helper supplied by the terminal into lay-up. There were 20 vessels paying off, have- large corporations and big bperator. Local 807 protested that this three signing on and 13 ,were in business made so much money as rule would mean the replacement transit in this area during the past during this period (of the growth of their members with other period. All beefs, most of which of labor unions) . . . Big business workers during all unloading op­ were minor, were settled at payoffs prospers when unions are strong and when employment Is full. erations. The operators went into to everyone's satisfaction. court on April 14 after the pickets The vessels paying off were the "I remember the days when proved highly effective in keeping Kathryn, Elizabeth, Frances, Siiz- unions were not strong . . . when cargoes from being brought on the anne (Bull); Steel Worker, Steel capital took advantage of labor. piers. .Sugarman set July 1 for Maker, Steel Recorder (Isthmian); Those were not happy days ... not Robin Sherwobd, Robin Goodfel- prosperous days. Workingmen did arguments on the issue. The Maria H (Herald Steamship low (Robin); Seatrain Texas, Louisi­ not have the purchasing power in Company) called into port last ana, Sayannah, New Jersey i(Sea- those days and big business did not week on her voyage to Turkey with train); Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Puri­ prosper. I do not want thwe dark a load of grain. Bill Hall, assistant tan (Alcoa); Gateway City (Pan- days back again," he warned. Door-To-Door Drive •secretary-treasurer reported. The Atlantic); Transatlantic (Pacific Meanwhile the "rlght-to-work" vessel is in top shape with a fine Waterways); CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Michael (Carras) and the advocates have started an extensive STU crew aboard. door-to-door drive to obtain the "I'd like to remind the member­ Andrew Jackson (Waterman). ship," Hall said, "of the importance Signing oh were the Robin Gqod- signatures. It wan-reported by one ot carrying their SIU books and all fellow (Robin); A^coa Runner national columnist that they were necessao papers when throwing in (Alcoa) and the Ahdrew Jacksoh even willing to pay more than a dollar a name to the required for jobs. This is especially impor­ (Waterman). The in-transit vessels included number of signers. The committee tant in the case of a key rating such ais a chief steward or bosun the Wacosta, Raphael Semmes had offered an organization with Weighing In jJui'Ing medical checkup at SIU health center In Whose .book is stamped that he is (Waterman); Steel Fabricator, Steel the manpower and experience for Baltimore, Seafarer Pete Triantafillos, chief cook (left), gets the ver­ qualified to ship' in the particular Maker (Isthmian); the Calmar such a state-widfe drive over $35,0,dict from nurse Mildred Seller. Curtis Anderson, MM (right), (Calmar) and the Beauregard (Pan000 to. do the Job.' rating stands by for his turn at the scale. But the cbmmittee was too late. ' Shipping for the past period AUanticJ. Co/. Financier Hits 'Wrecfc' Bid K|; ; !*4» r; r• Pick-Up Brightens NY; Teamster Beef Enjoined 'r*- Send 'em to the ijQti ;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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 9, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: 5 WIN SIU COLLEGE AWARDS AFL-CIO SEEKS EARLY ACTION ON AID TO JOBLESS SENATE PASSES BILL ON WELFARE FUNDS SIU HITS DISCRIMINATION BY NEW RION OPERATORS TABLE NMU CHARGE ON BERNSTEIN LOAN US FLEET DECLINES TO 974 SHIPS AMMI SAVES THE DAY FOR TAX DODGE OPERATORS BAN MMP PICKETS IN LAKES PILOT BEEF HEARINGS END ON NLRB CHARGE AGAINST AMCOAL 7-MONTH RULE VOTED BY SAILORS SCAB FLEET COSTS MEN $3.30 DAILY RUMP GROUP ORDERED OUT OF MMP HQ. BLOOMFIELD 100 PERCENT CLEAN EGYPT TO PAY FOR SUEZ; PLANS TO DEEPEN CANAL US APPLIES 3-MILE LIMIT AS UN CONERENCE FAILS ‘NO OT’ IS DAYMAN’S DIRGE UNDER NMU SAFETY RIG’S WORTH $150 TO SEAFARER SUBSIDY ALLOWANCE WOULD RULE OUT NEW APPLICANTS DELTA FLEET RECORDS 25% INJURY DECLINE THROUGH MARCH, ‘58 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/09/1958 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. XX, No. 10 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bb1ecaaf86ee666a611de2c28cf9d5e7.PDF b1307ddd0245e14e80ab682c1d0f7c17 PDF Text Text LOG I. May 23 1958 • OFFICIAl^RGAN 0> THi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND QULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Story On Page 3 Story On Page 3 \ ILOMeeting Seeks Higher Standards a Story On Page 2 f ^ow bdiig Outfitted with cranes, raijIwCOrS LOUflCllfllG* ings and bitts, chief steward Lucian , Moore's exact scale model of a Pan-Atlantic trailership is needing ' ; completion on the Monarch of the Seas. Model-ihaker Moore built his . / ship from the original blueprints on a scale of one inch to nine feet. , : ^ ' He started three months ago with a big rfiuiik of balsa wood. . '-yx f^ f „n ,v, f f /I SIUNA Vice-l^resident John Fox of the '••"• Inland Boatmen's Union -(leftX and ; SIUNA draft report on arrival in " Int'l Labor Organir zatiori in Genw Hawk wes US delegate representing American ' r ,-, seamen. Fox and four others served as adviseis. (Story oh Page tCy ... .... �SEAFARERS Pare Tvc Ito Sea Meet \ , . • • f - , Tax Is Lura For Runaways , • Higher Sfandaras i'. May 23, 1951 LOG the SIU has long maintained that runaway operators are simply dodging taxes. That opinion was seconded this week by the "Journal of Commerce" In an editorial which conceded that the tax edge was the major lure. 7 The publication generally relleets industry views. Uses T'H Again: Curran Flies Against SIU, Banner Line A "productive and successful" conference on international maritime standards was com­ pleted by the International Labor Organization's maritime meeting at Geneva, US workers' After piously vowing that thg delegate John Hawk announced upon his return to the United States. Hawk, who is sec­ NMU would never use the Taftretary-treasurer of the SIU ofHartley Act against another union, North America, said that the ]^U President Jmeph Curran has Geneva meeting, concluded fllp-dopped on his^qsition and had last week, approved most of NMU attorneys file charges with the program proposed by sea­ the National Labor Relations Board against the SIU and against the faring and other unions affili­ American Banner Line. The charge ated with the International Transof unfair labor practices was filed portworkers' Federation "practic­ with the regional office of the ally as submitted." ^ Board in New Yoirk even before the "The success of the conference," company has hired a crew for its Hawk' declared, "was largely the passenger ship, the SS Atlantic. result of the excellent relationship •The accusation was not substanti­ established between American ated with any supporting evidence, maritme representatives and those a tactic that has been employed of other maritime unions in the consistently by the NMU president free world. .Most of the recommen­ against the SIU. dations, which had been worked The charge accuses the company up last year by the working party and the SIU of acting in collusion of 18 union, shipowner and gov­ to assure the SIU a majority of the ernment representatives, were crew. It is now undergoing inves­ acted on favorably. In addition, the tigation by the NLRB. close harmony of free world rep­ Attacked Union Shop resentatives enabled them to de­ feat every effort by representatives This is the second instance in of the Soviet bloc to get hostile, which Curran has used the Taftanti-American resolutions into the Hartley Act against the SIU. The record." first was in Philadelphia where the Hawk pointed out that "while NMU attacked the legality of the US unions will not immediately union shop clause while seeking benefit because of their high stand­ to raid the SlU-contracted Willis Shown porticipoHng In discussions of the International Labor Organizationy seafaring section at ards, the program will help elevate fleet. That NMU effort failed. The Geneva ore representatives of SIU and Canadian unions along with seafarers from other nations. the status of seafarers In other NMU attack in this instance paral­ US delegate, SIU of NA secretory-treasurer John Hawk, is second from left, facing camera. Others countries around the world." leled the arguments of "right to (I to r, next to Hawk) ore Mike Sheehon, SIU Canadian district, the Canadian delegate; and Hawk's work" advocates. . < Six Major Items advisers on the US delegation. Lone Kirklond and Peter Henle, AFL-CIO; Captain Roy D. Lurvey, The SIU has never filed unfair The six items on the agenda of MM&P; John Fox, SIU of NA, and W. E. Ferron, MEBA. labor practice charges against the the conference included revision NMU, but, of course, has filed of convention 93 on wages, hours and manning-scales; seafarers' hir­ and hygiene; crew accommodation the work of the US delegation British Seamen's Union, who did charges against American Coal ing; seamen's identity cards; pro­ improvements and air conditioning; which, he said, "worked as a team an outstanding job as chairman; Shipping and other operations who visions for officer competency; protection of seamen on atomic- and was invaluable when technical Doug Tennant, also of Great Brit^ have discriminated against Sea­ . ships' medicine chests and health powered ships or ships carrying questions relating to an individual ain; Ingvald Haugen of Norway farers. conditions, and employment of sea­ radioactive materials; improvement adviser's area came up. The same and Peter De Vries of the Nether­ Curraii had previously filed farers on sub-standard ships such on manning scales and other items gobs for Mike Sheehan, the Cana­ lands, along, with many others who charges with the AFL-CIO over the relating to seamen's living and dian delegate, and his advisers. contributed to the success of this membership-approved SIU loan to as those of the runaway flags. / ^ "Particular credit should go to meeting." The conference went on record. working conditions. the company in December, 1996. Hawk had nothing but praise for Omar Becu of the ITF; Tom Yates, Hawk said, calling on member na­ Assisting Hawk as his advisers These charges have been tabled by tions' to discourage their seamen were: John Fox, international vice- the AFL-CIO Executive Council. from working on sub-standard ves­ president, SIU of NA; Captain Hoy sels without the protection of Lurvey, Masters, Mates and Pilots; established union standards on Lane.Kirkland, formerly of MM&P wages, manning, transportation and but now with the AFL-CIO Social other items. Security Department; Peter Henle, In selecting the membership of AFL-CIO headquarters, and W. A. the Joint Maritime Commission, a Ferron, Marine Engineers Bene­ board of 15 shipowner and 15 union Tw^nty-five-year-old Seafarer Michael Carlin has shipped ficial Association. representatives, the conventlbn with the SIU off and on for the past ten years, but this fall, - The proposals of this conference chose Paul Hall, SIU secretarynow have to be submitted to the treasurer and SIUNA president, as with the aid of an SIU scholarship, he Vill becoifte a full-time govei-ning body of the ILO for the American seamen's representa­ college student majoring inf action, after which they ,are sub­ MONTREAL — A three-man tive. Hal Banks, SIUNA vice-presi­ economics, resuming d career This Is. the first of a series ojn mitted for ratification to the mem­ Hoard of Conciliation and Investlthe winners of the SlU'a $6,000 dent, was chosen as the Canadian ber nations involved. .gation has been named by the seamen's representative. The Joint which was disrupted in 1951. scholarship awards for 1958. Minister -of Labour to deal with One of this year's five $6,000 Maritime Commission is the in­ the dispute over contract nqgoj:!terim body that functions in be­ scholarship %lnners, Carlln in­ ful Cities Service organizing cam­ ations between the SIU Canadian tween ILO conventions. tends to put his Union experi­ paign. During that campaign, he District and the member companies Among subjects dealt with in ence and ten years of seafaring to was one of 150 Seafarers to re­ of the Great Lakes shipping indus­ ceive back wages in payment for resolutions passed by the conven­ try. tion were the following: Consid­ use by prepariflg to enter the In­ unfair labor firings by the com­ The dispute resulted when the pany." eration of the problems of refugee ternational labor the lull before companies refused to accept pro­ Carlin returned to Amherst in theSEATTLE—Like seafarers such as men from Iron relations field. it has been very quiet in posed contract changes which the September, 1950, as a sOphomore, this storm, Curtain countries; seamen's port Whlla shipping port for the two-week period union membership had agreed on. with IVaterman and after completing the year, welfare facilities; shipboard health with no pay offs sign-ohs. But Among the proposals were a tenin 1056 and 1957, went back to sailing as an AB be- things are lookingorup; the Couer cent hourly pay boost, overtime frequent long caqse he lacked the funds to con-^, yictcrv (VictVrv Carriers) runs to the Far tinue school. He sailed mostly' is expected in for a pay off and the pay for some weekend operational work, a firm Manning scale for with Waterman and Isthmian for May 23, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 11 East made him Forge (Peninsular Navig.), ships, a number of clarifications on realize, as he puts the next two years until he was •Valley will be coming out of lay-up. Al­ work hour limits and duties of vari­ it, "the impor­ drafted In April, 1954. together, Jeff Gillette, port agent, ous ratings and overtime for fire­ tance of free and ^ .. After spending a year and a half said, about sixty men are expected men on canallers who are required responsible trade , Carlin in Korea, Carlin was. discharged to ship.' u n 10 n i" in democracy's fight to enter bunkers in the canals. and returned' to shipping imtil he PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer In transit during the last period From 6,()00 to 7,000 Canadian Dis­ against commimism. decided to continue the education HERBEBX BBAMD, Editor. 'BERNABD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HEBMAN AHIHUB. IBWIN Carlin started to ship in 1948, he had left in 1951. In January he were the Fairport, Choctaw and trict members are affected by the SPIVACXi AL HASKIN, JTOBM BBAZIL, HEB^ the summer after he graduated enrolled in evening college at New Yaka (Waterman) and Seamar, dispute. MAN MAKLEB, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Representative. from high school at the age of fif­ York University while working Alamar and Portmar (Calmar). While attempts at conciliation are in progress, the District's head­ PublitiiM DlwMkly- at tha haadquartert teen. In the fall he became a days. Now that he has, the schol­ •f tha Saafarapc intarnatlonal Union, At. freshman at Amherst College and arship, however, he intends to be­ quarters shipping board indicates lantie A Gulf Distrlet, AFL-CIO, «7S Fourth that a total of 1,100 members were Avenue Brooklyn 33, NY. Tel. KYaelnth after successfully completing his come a full-time student either at Entarad a» tacond clan mattar shiRpejii through the hall in April, at tha Pott Ottiea In Brooklyn, NY. undar work, returned to sea for a year. NYU or the University of Call' tha Act of Aug. M, 1912. for the, spring fit-out, a record He joined thq Union in 1949 and fornia. . nuinber iiq. ^e union's ten-yeqr ex­ earned hia book in September, 1951, Becehtly married, Carlin and his I2< istence," aft^r participating in the success.it v A Sailor 10 Years, He's College-Bound Names Board To Help Settle Canadian Pact Sees An Upturn SEAFARERS LOG W-i'v.-'" If-- K' • • • �• •C-M. ' > • SKAFARERS Wbir tS/l»8t : /'•• '"'• LOG Pas* Thre* Fight Rail Bill Threat To Ships House Body CJears For Broader I .i'. Protest RR Seafarers and mem|>ers of their families are urged to write to Sdhator Warren'Magnuson or to one of the other Senators jisted below, members of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, to pro­ test against propose,d legislation which would tend to, destroy coastwise shipping. The bill in question is S-3778. Correspond­ ence should be addressed to the Senate Office Building, Wash­ ington, DC. Committee members are: Warren G. Magnuson, Wash. Alan Bible, Nev. John W. Bricker, Ohio John M. Butler, Md. ^orris Cotton, NH Frank J. Lausche, Ohio A. S, Mike Monroney, Okla. John O. Pastore, RI Frederick G. Payne, Me. Charles E. Potter, Mich. William A. Purtell, Conn. Andrew F. Schoeppel, Kan. George A. Smathers, Fla. Strom Thtu-mond, SC Ralph W. Yarborough, Texas SIU Sees Damage To Coastal Trade WASHINGTON—A bUI introduced by Senator George Smathers (Dem.-Fla.) to aid the nation's rail­ roads has ruti into a storm of opposition from maritime as the result of a sectionf Harry O'Reilly, secretarywhich woiild threaten the treasurer, Maritime Trades De­ AFL-CIO, has submit­ existence of coastwise and partment, ted a statement to the Senate intercoastal shipping. The Interstate and Foreign Com­ measure, S-3778, contains merce Committee declaring the strong objections to Sec­ a provision to strip the MTD's tion 5 of the pending biU S-3778. WASHINGTON — The HoUse Appropriations Committee has given the go-ahead for an outlay of 5260 million in mari­ time funds during the fiscal year starting July 1. The figure represents almost five times what was allotted a year ago. for researeh and development, and Overruling the President's $8 milUon for the. reserve fleet. Interstate Commerce Com­ maritime budget estimates,' the The committee voted a decrease in mission of authority to con­ funds for reserve fleet expenses, committee authorized 2,300 sub­ sider ship freight rates in fix­ urging faster disposal of "obsolele" sidized voyages during the /year, ing railroad freight rates on com­ ^00 of which would be set aside Libert ships. petitive routes. for new applicants such as Isthmian, - It noted MA testimony "that For practical purposes, that Waterman, States Marine and these ships cannot be economically would give the railroads leeway to operated 1^ the present world mar­ Isbrandtsen. An additional 75 are ask for and obtain rates on runs ket and that they have little value earmarked for operations into or between Atlantic and Gulf ports for defense purposes." It urged out of the Great Lakes. """ that could be set far lower than reduction in the inventory of A total of $123 mlflion was re­ these vessels "as rapidly as possible existing ship freight rates. Once commended for new ship construc­ within" the limitations imposed by the shipping opposition had been tion and research, including $98 our peacetime and mobilization destroyed or driven into lay-up, million for 17 new vessels and $15 requirements." the railroads would then' have million more to cover vessel tradeins. The construction budget was watered down to a bare $3 million last year. Four of the new vessels would be replacements for the SlU-contracted Mississippi fleet. American Mail Line would also get construc­ tion assistance on four vessels and Paciflc Far East Line on two. Both Anyone going from New York to Washington by rail might logically argue that since these companies are under con­ the train was going anyhow and it didn't cost the railroad any more to carry you, the tract to SIU Pacific District unions. I^ykes and Mooremac would get the conductor ought to let you ride for a dollar instead of the ten dollars or more actually other seven vessels. involved. The committee deleted a $34 Of course, this would be New Lakes Hq In Business million request' for a new Pacific "one helluva way to run a liner for American President Lines. ' This is already coVeied in a sepa­ railroad," as some philosopher once said, despite its so-called logic. rate bill which has already passed Yet ti^ay this is the kind of tbe House. News of the committee's action thinking used by the railroads in their freight rate regarding operating subsidies was SEAFARERS war with coastal welcomed In many industry quar­ LOG and intercoastal ters, as it foreshadowed favorable SPECIAL ship operators. action on pending applications for The railroa Government assistance. Up to now, REPORT have argued with 18 companies with about 300 ships have been sharing some $120 mil­ Government acquiescence, that lion in operating subsidy funds since the trains are already run­ each ye^. Six companies split ning and it doesn't cost much to tack on a few cars to the end of a over two-thifds of these funds. The original budget ^estimate train already bound from New called for only 2,000 subsidized York to New Orleans, for example, vwages, a cut of 100 from the cur- and they can quote a rate that cov­ ri&t figure. The remainder of the ers only this slight extra cost, they maritime funds, aside from routine should be permitted to do so. Since by this process of selective overhead and salaries, include $3 rate-cutting they can kill off com­ million for training, $3.5 million petition from ships also serving New York and New Orleans, then it's all to the good from the rail­ road point of view. In practice, this is why coastwise shipping repre­ sents such a small segment of US maritime activity today. It's also one of the reasons why the rail­ roads themselves are in trouble. Historic Differences Despite.their historic differepces DETROIT—The SIU-Great Lakes and intense competition for earDistrict took a major-step this goes, domestic ship operators have month in its drive to organize the no major objections to most of the 17-vessel Boland and Cornelius Smathers bill, S-3778, which is de­ fleet by filing a petition with the signed to help the railroads In their NLRB for a representative election. present financial problems. The principal objection by, the Piedge cards representing a inashipping industry covers section 5 Jority of the crews were submitted of S-3778, which would strip the along with the petitions. As part of its massive organizing Interstate Commerce Commission drive, the Great Lakes District has of power to consider ship freight also requested an election aboard rates in setting railroad freight the SS Venus, a crane vessel owned rates. Passage of this section, as by the Steel Products Steamship written, would simply give the rail­ roads a hunting license to go out Agency, Inci-s . The current organi^g drive is and kill off ftll competition. Legislative 'Protectiwa' part of a plan of the Lakes Sea­ Ne*^ Ri^r Rpuge headquarters of SlU's Great Lakes District farers and affiliated maritime or­ *^In 1920, and even more emphati­ (above) is now open for business. Below, Cdrl Michnoy 11^ ganizations to cdmpietely organize cally. in 1940, "the Transportation is first to be drspatohed out of the nevir halt. Looking on are bred Lakes shipping before the Si; Law­ Ai^i Jcclai-ed the diity of the Famen,' secretory-treasurer, and Ed Ooherty, potrofmon. rence Seaway is Completed. ^ (C<mtlnued oh page 8) Rail Combine's Program: Starve Out All Shipping Lakes District Asks NIRD For 17-Ship Vote Section 5 would strip the In­ terstate Commerce Commission of the power to fix railroadfreight rates in relation to mari­ time freight rates. Such a move, O'Reilly stated, would "expedite destruction of the American merchant marine," by eliminat­ ing coastwise and intercoastal ship operations from competi­ tion with the railroads for do­ mestic freight traffic. access to all the cargo now being carried aboard ships. Strong SIUNA disapproval for the measure has been voiced by SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, in his capacity as president of the international union, in a telegram to Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Commit­ tee, which has jurisdiction over the proposal. Hall said that sec­ tion five of the bill "would be highly detrimental to coastwise and intercoastal shipping," and urged that it be stricken from the bill, or that hearings be called which would permit maritime un­ ion.? and the industry to express their views. The Maritime Trades Department has also protested the move. Additional criticismf of the rail­ road's position was voiced by John Weller, president of Seatraia Lines, at a recent session of tho Transportation Association of America in Boston. Without refer­ ring directly to the Smathers bill, Weller charged that the railroads are taking time out from their own economic troubles "to polish off the coastal shipping lines," rather than seek to develop new freight traffic and new sources of rev­ enue. The immediate losers from a change in ICC policy would be Seatrain and Pan-Atlantic, the last two companies exclusively in­ volved in coastwise shipping. Otlier SlU-contracted companies such as Calmar, in the intercoastal service, and offshore companies who put their ships on a coastwise or in­ tercoastal leg -before running off­ shore, would also be seriously af­ fected by the railroad proposal. Seafarers are urged to send their individual protests to Senator Magnuson as well as to the mem^ hers of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee list­ ed on this page. Send 'em to the • " ^ I �m. ^•:r •M • ~v: • SEAFARERS Pace Four iiv tl. IMI LOG \-h'- . n S ! i- if Find Few Takers For NY Jobs NEW YORK — While shipping has not been booming during the ' past period, it has picked up to the extent that some Jobs were left hanging on the board for several calls. Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urer Bill Hall reminded the mem­ bership that it is desirable for A and B men to take these jobs as they come up, especially in periods of good shipping, so that ships arc manned by qualified seamen. Although two vessels went into temporary lay-up in this port dur­ ing the period, shipping did show an^improvement over the prior pe­ riod. These ships were the Dorothy (Bull) and the Grain Shipper. There were 19 vessels paying off during the past two weeks, four signing on and 20 were in-transit. Paying off were the Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain); Bienville, Fairland (Pan-Atlantic); Beatrice, Dor­ othy, Elizabeth, Angelina (Bull); Steel Chemist (Isthmian); OS Bal­ timore (Cities Service); Robin Hood, Robin Sherwood (Robin); Aicoa Patriot, Pennant (Alcoa); Grain Shipper (Grainfleet); Beaure­ gard, Raphael Bemmes, Afoundria (Waterman) and the Longview Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers). Signing on. during the period were the Robin Sherwood, Robin Hood (Rcbin Line); Steel Chem­ ist (Isthmian) and the Alcoa Pen­ nant (Alcoa). The in-transit vessels Included the Suzanne (Bull); Flomar, Pennmar, Kenmar (Calmar); Steel Vendor, Steel Apprentice (Is^mian); Maria H (Herald); War­ rior (Waterman); Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) and the Seatrains Louisiana and Savannah (Seatrain). SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO HOARD From April 30 To May 13, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU sUpIdng, the summaries below give the complete picture in eadli de­ partment by seniority class, Job group and port, Including the num­ ber, of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department. In the near future, SIU shipping will be reported by ratings In the same fashion. Comments and suggestions on this procedure are always welcome.) registrations, hospital cases, deaths, retirements, men shipping out of group and other causes. Eight SIU ports contributed to the overall rise inv shipping, and the remaining six porta declined. Hie increasM were listed by Phila* delphia. Savannah, Tampa, New Orleans, Lake Charles, ..Houston, Wilmington^ and. San Francisco. The outlook Is generally good for the current period 'also. ^ Class A shipping aocopnted for 68.percent of the District-wide total, class B for 26 percent and class C for the remainder. Thiif represents a rise for both B and 0 shipping. The cbss B ratio of shipping shows one B man shipped for every 2 and 9/10 class B men on the beach at the end of the period. Considered another way, better than one out of every four Jobs shipped in the past two weeks went to a class B man. Class C shipping was about evenly split among all three departments. Five ports (Norfolk, Savannah, Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle) shipped no C men at all. Thd foUowing is the forecast port by port; Boetim: Fair ; . . New York: Good . . . Phfladel^a: Fair . . . Baltimore: (3ood . . . Norfolk! Slow . . . Savannah! Fair . , . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . , Nbw Orleans: Very good . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . . . Wiimingten; Good ... San Francisco: Fair.. . Seattle: Should be good; SIU shipping rose to the highest point since early February during the past period, reflecting a ratio of one man shipped for every 2% top seniority men on the beach. At that rate there could be a complete turnover of A men on the beach in 4-5 weeks. A total of 976 men in all seniority groups was dispatched during the period, compared to a two-week registration of 1,112. Seniority-wise, the A registration declined, and the B registration increased slightly. The "registered on the beaCh" figures at the end of the period also rose slightly in both cases, due to routine re- DECK DEPARTMENT •— Registered CLASS A Pert Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ...... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 3 8 3 27 51 16 9 1 5 12 25 10 2 6 2 3 1 3 6 1 9 24 . 6 17 18 7 1 3 2 9 15 3 2 9 1 9 5 3 1 1 — GROUP 1 2 1 1 1 4 — 1 5 8 — 2 — — — — — 2 — 8 1 — 3 1 — 3 2 2 4 — Shipped CLASS A 3 1 6 _ 6 4 1 1 2 3 7 7 3 4 1 GROUP 1 2 1 2 16 36 6 1 10 21 — 1" 2 2 1 6 18 15 28 3 5 9 23 6 3 3 2 1 — Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 1 1 17 1 3 1 — 1 4 4 2 1 2 1 1 3 6 _ 9 2 3 — 4 — 8 2 2 3 — 2 — 2 3 — — Shipped CLASS C 3 7 2 8 — 5 3 2 9 1 1 1 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 1 2 S A B 1 4 1 1 5 S B9 11 1 — 8 3 — t 35 15 1 5 — 1 4 1 •M' — 30 8 ~ 1 52 8 12 2 _ 34 19 12 3 _ 7 .4 — — 1 . 1\ C 1 9 1 8 1 1 Registered On The Beaeh CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP All 1 3 1 2 2 6 9 16 5 1 7 89 100 159 48 2 19 12 10 27 11 1 53 44 84 17 7 17 8 '2 1 1 4 7 6 5 5 2 — 6 6 10 — 38 25 41 4 1 2 61 42 40 10 1 13 14 3 21 3 5 3 53 16 25 4 2 6 15 6 14 1 2 9 11 17 22 2 3 9 2 12 17 3 5 15 3 2 22 3 27 16 2 1 2 9 9 6 6 16 9 ENGINE DEPARTMENT K KIt Pert Boston ........ New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk ....... Savannah Tampa .: SAN FRANCISCO—A veteran of Mobile the American Coal Shipping beef, SUP oldtimer Lincoln Norby has decided to retire from the sea on his Sailors Union pension and try his hand raising chickens on a small spread in California. He was one of the many members of the SIU Pacific District unions to answer the call of the SIU A & G District in the ACS beef. Norby, who started sailing as a cabin boy In 1905 on the barhentine FuUerton, signed off the Pres­ ident Folk last August to Join the hundreds of other old-time seamen who gave up gooJ berths to fight for Jobs on Amer­ ican Coal vessels. He quickly filled an OS berth on the Cleveland Abbe, and when she was laid up, on the Thomas Paine, until that vessel also went ., , back to the boneNorby yard. While historic among maritime disputes, the ACS fight was "Just another beef" to the veteran Sea­ farer who has been an active mem­ ber of the Sailor's Union of the Pacific since 1912^ He has hit the bricks many times down through the years in beefs to better his wages and conditions aboard US vessels, including the historic 1936 •trike among otherfc'- ' '-7>^^^- New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .. .t San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 1 7 8 41 2 6 2 24 2 2 4 7 1 8 18 28 8 2 5 17 4 3- 2 1 1 — 4 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 1 3 9 1 9 — 4 4 — 13 1 1 5 Shipped CLASS A 3 8 1 8 3 2 2 2 8 3 3 2 3 2 2 4 — . 4 — — 10 2 1 1 2 2 8 3 — 2 11 1 — — 2 GROUP 2 1 4 6 31 9 1 — 16 » 2 — 2 7 14 6 27 1 4 8 24 3 4 5 1 — 1 Shipped CLASS B 3 GROUP 1 2 3 1 12 _ 11 1 12 1 3 _ 2 _ . 4 4 — 2 _ 3 2 3 — 1 1 2 4 2 1 6 2 2 — Shipped CLASS C 3 __ 2 3 9 — __ 2 2 9 0 8 3 2 2 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP 2 3 1 •— 1 2 7 __ 2 — — 3 _ —. — _ __ _ — 1 _ 1 — _ _ — — — __ ' — A 4 49 11 19 CLASS B 3 15 3 20 1 4 2 25 87 7 S3 10 —- 7 _ 1 *4 6 11 10 16 5 5 2 Registered On The Beaeh CLASS A CLASS B GROUPGROUP 1 3 1 2 1 9 1 2 3 40 343 20 7 33 23 5 1 1 7 74 8 "s 30 5 1 1 6 3 12 3 1 1 16 1 2 18 31 6-3 6 3 5 14 52 14 6 12 3 2 7 6 22 1 15 6 6 3 5 3 23 1 1 7 1 2 11 1 19 1 SUP Coal Beef Vet Retires Registered CLASS A C 10 2 3 1 1 3 _ All 7 74 16 42 1 4 7 32 51 17 49 15 12 3 3 25 1 11 6 1 1 6 13 2 6 .4 IS 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 2 2 9 Philadelphia ... 2 i Baltimore 14 5 Norfolk ....... 2 1 Savannah 2 1 Tampa 2 5 Mobile 7 5 New Orleans ... 10 2 Pert 1 iSoston ........ 3 New York ..... 21 Lake Charles .. I Houston ....... 3 Wilmington .... 2 San'Franciiico .. — Seattle 3 - TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL 3 2 — — 3 4 29 2 11 1 1 7 15 26 1 5 — 3 ^ 2 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 3 1 14 2 3 2 14 3 1 1 — 2 2 — 5 1 24 1 4 . 8 3 1 1 2 3 1 — 1 7 WW Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 3 2 90 183 58 42 166 30 72 36 107 204 385 195 4 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 1 19 8 3 7 4 _ 2 6 6 2 5 _ — __ 4 4 3 — — Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 1 . 21 3 10 1 •WW 2 -— 1 15 31 _ 1 13 _ 3 9 _ 2 GROUP 3 1 2 2 9 1 3 8 ^' 1 _ 1 3 23 5 13 1 •— WW WW WW WW WW WW WW WW WW ' WW WW WW WW WW Shipped CLASS B WW WW WW 5 WW .WW ' WW WW .WW WW WW WW. WW ' WW WW WW 7 WW 328 J. -.-r '• WW. WW WW CLASS B 2 2. 48 9 6 3 21 8 2 2 3 1 25 3 41 23 3 5 21 13 3 7 9 —12 t A WW 3 __ _ WW 7 1 1 WW <— — — __ — WW Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP $ 1 2 3 1 3 1 8 1 2 2 6 24 40 2 13 36' 46 .69 152 52 13 5 16 60 47 32 142 35 4- 46 51 1 75 1 24 112 1 15 7 88 50 44 103 181 151 318 199 1» 70 160 " 4 , 11 < •"-Ci 4 784 ' WW TOTAL SHIPPED WW c ^ 6 3 WW WW •w. 7 1 1 WW TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS 3 A B 8 273 77 14 209 101 17 186 76 39 668 254 C 16 1 20 1 18 11 • ,>'• 54 i i 4 974 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B All 4 63 9 32 2 2 4 28 71 9 35 10 9 2 GROUP 1 3 2 8 3 4 78 31 111 9 14 6 54 12 28 7 2 2 3 -2 4 10 6 13 32 14 26 31 3 68 4 3 1 17 5 10 4 "s 17 7 19 13 6 4 GROUP 1 2 1 1 1 — 7 4 3 2 — — 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 — 1 2 WW WW 'WW WW 3 2 23 8 26 3 2 2' 17 25 9 5 6 19 21 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP AU 1 2 3 1 2 8 366 299 490 112 ^30 108 118 330 108 447 56 26 141 99 280 299 105 290 18 16 168 976 796 1042^ 458> 74 265 385 2204 ! '.I J --Jil ? J. 724 • ,v'. V- �HMT U. itn SEAFARERS LOG Pagt Fltm Morse 'Clarifies' Blast: Runaways Okay After All Another one for Liberia slides down the launching woys at Bethle­ hem Steel's yard in Quincy, Mass. The shift, a 46,000-tonner, is one of several supertankers being built for foreign operation in US yards, this one for the Onassis' interests. American-flag tankers supposed to have been buBt as part of a "transfer out" deal have remained on drawing board. Onassis Builds Runaway; Mum On US Supership QUINCY, Mass.—Keeping his foreign-flag fleets up to snuff, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis flew in from Paris last week to attend the Igunching of his latest addition, the 46,000-ton tanker Olympic promised to build three super­ Eagle. tankers, two of about 40,000 tons Onassis, while conceding that the depressed world oil mar­ eacli and one of 105,000 tons, in re­ ket caused him to cancel his order turn for approval to transfer 12 for a foreign-flag 100.000-ton su­ tankers and 2 Libertys to the Libepertanker, disclaimed any knowl­ rian flag. All of the 14 ships went foreign edge of the progress of her Amer­ ican-flag counterpart. "I really before the Suez war, and before don't know what is being done approval was given by Maritime about that ship; %ut of course, I on the construction agreements. It know there have been discussions was not until late last year that he in Washington about postponing ordered drawings on the super­ tankers, and only early this year her building," he conceded. Under an agreement with the that a construction order was Maritime Administration, Onassis placed on the 105,000-ton vessel. It is the fate of this ship that is now in doubt. The latest word is that the keel of the 100,000-tonner "may" be laid this fall.' There has been lio word on the two smaller ships. Meanwhile, the fourteen* trans­ ferred ships are operating under Liberiau registry. Onassis has already made rep­ WASHINGTON—A meeting held resentations to the Maritime Ad­ on economic problems affecting ministration to get permission to waterfront workers, particularly "postpone" new construction. He those created by trailerships. was would have to pay an $8 million held last week by representatives penalty to back out of the agree­ of the SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime ment with Maritime, but this is Trades Department, the- Interna­ considered a small price in light of tional Longshoremen's Association the earnings of the 14 transferred and the International Brotherhood ships under the runaway flags. of Teamsters. 'Ihe meeting took place in the Washington office of the Teamsters. Pick Up 'Shot' Among those attending the meet­ ing were Paul Hall, SIU secretaryCard At Payoff treasurer; James Hoffa, president Seafarers who have taken the of the Teamsters union. Captain series of inoculations required William Bradley, ILA president, for certain .foreign voyages are and Harry O'Reilly, MTD executive' reminded to be sure to pick up secretary. their inoculation Cards from the Since the trailership promises to captain or tbe purser when they bf a major development in reviy- pay off at the end of a voyage. ing the near-dormant coastwi^ Tbe card should be picked up and intercoastal shipping opera­ by the Seafarer and held so that tion, the SIU's concern was with it can be presented when sign­ the pi-ospects of successful future ing on for another voyage where operation of these vessels from the the "shot?" are required. The standpoint of the waterfront inoculation card is your only worker. proof of having taken the re­ Other subjects relating to the quired shots. waterfront came up at the meeting Those men who forget to pick and the SIU again, as in the past, up their inoculation card when made it clear that it was fully- they pay off may find that they supporting the position of the AFL- are .required to take all the CIO and was firmly allied to the "shots" again when they want International Brotherhood of Long­ to sign, on tor another, such voy­ shoremen in all areas whete long­ age. ' shoremen work., Trailerships Sub/ecf of Union Meet WASHINGTON — The top Administration spokesman on maritime matters backtracked last -week on his forthright statement of a month ago rapping the notion that American-owned runaway-flag ships are the nation's "fifth arm of defense." The "fifth arm" theory had been advanced by the head of-*" the American Merchant Ma­ is our belief in Maritime that we owned ships under the runaway must look primarily to American- registries of Liberia, Honduras and rine Institute. An earlier statement by Mari­ owned, American-flag ships." , other countries "as second only to Pressed by Rep. Shelley to in­ an American-flag ship for defense time Administrator Clarence G. Morse blasting the runaways had clude American-manned ships in mobilization planning . . . We aro been seconded by Rep. Jack Shel­ his definition, Morse demurred. satisfied . . . that they legitimate­ ley (Dem.-Calif.), who called the He went on to concede "that while ly can be included in our defense He thus did what the transfer-out program is sub­ planning." AMMI position "disastrous." Morse spoke out on the issue ject to criticism from some sources amounted to a complete about-face for the first time at a closed hear­ I think the principle is sound in regarding his earlier remarks. ing of a House Appropriations that we. do upgrade the American 'Adds Fuel To Fire* ^ Subcommittee on the 1959 De­ fleet." At the original April 18 hearing He contended that in cases partment of Commerce budget. Funds for the MA and the Federal where "older, less desiraUe ships" during which Morse also spoke on Maritime Board, of which Morse are allowed to transfer to runaway the Casey statement, Shelley add­ is chairman, come under the Com­ registries, their owners have ed: "This simply adds fuel to the agreed to make them available to fire of those who have been saying merce budget. The Administrator attempted to the US in an emergency and also that we don't need ah American "clarify" his position when the to "build a better ship for opera­ merchant marine . . ." He said printed record of his testimony tion under (the) American flag." the American owners of runaway This latter obligation, however, ships "want as much protection came out. He said his original re­ marks referred not to American- has not a^jvays produced new con­ from us for those ships as they owned runaway ships under so- struction for US operation. The would get under all of the pro­ called "flags of convenience" but Onassis and Niarchos interests visions we made to protect Ameri­ to ships "under other foreign flags, are now facing some $15 million can ships and American shipping. "In my book they are not Ameri­ even those of friendly countries..." in Government penalties for non­ performance of such contracts. can ships. The operators are tax Had Refuted Casey Onassis transferred 14 ships under dodgers, they are wage dodgers, He had originally testified a few one such arrangement and had and they are profit makers ... I days following the statement by agreed to build several giant tank­ was wondering where they left us, Ralph Casey, president of AMMI, ers id their place. Payment of because if < this is the opinion of that his (Casey's) aim in attending the penalties would naturally be the great segment of the industry, a maritime conference in Geneva considerably less than construction then we might as well stop these was to protect the rights of all of the new vessels. hearings and say, "OK. let them American shipowners. Casey had In "clarifying" his original tes­ go. We don't need United Statessaid this would . apply whether timony, Morse equated^"American- flag vessels." their ships were under the Ameri­ can flag or not. The Casey statement caused a furor in maritime circles, not only in the US but in other maritime nations seeking to put some curbs on runaway shipping. Casey was subsequently successful in weak­ ening a drive against the runaways at the Geneva conference. One of the "youngsters" on the SIU disabilty pension list,. Referring to Casey, Morse had stated .then:- "I do not agree with Seafarer Charles P. Benway boasts a lengthy seatime record him that we can, for nation'al de­ starting in 1919 on Hog Island ships. He was 16 years old at fense purposes, rely on foreign- the time and, in the years ^ flag ships being available to us. It since then, Benway, who is tired from active seafaring life in now 54, has shipped on every- October, 1956. He especially liked the longer runs; "the Far East for the good pay and Europe for the good times." He remembers vividly his experi­ ence aboard the Joseph Wheeler in 1943, when a Japanese submarine was surprised and sunk off the MOBILE — The SIU Welfare coast of Ceylon by the armed Lib­ Plan has announced that;the medi­ erty ship. Benway was on a coffee cal center recently opened in this break When the general alarm port Is now in full operation and is sounded. Immediately, he and the making appointments for Seafarers' rest of the crew rushed on deck families. Seafarers are asked to in time to watch the Wheeler's call the dispatcher at the Union guns blast the sub's conning tower. hall and arrange for an appoint­ Shortly after, a couple of violent ment. The examinations are the internal explosions tore the sub same as are given in SIU medical apart and she sank. An RAF fight­ centers in New York. Baltimore er squadron came out to escort the and New* Orleans. Wheeler the rest of the way to They cover the full range of Bombay. diagnostic facilities for medical A resident of New York City, he check-ups of Seafarers as well as manages to keep in touch with his their wives and dependents. Sea­ old shipmates (although not too farers are especially urged to ar­ Seafarer Charles Benway many of them are around now) by range for a check-up before they dropping into headquarters two or ^ poses with nieces Rita and ship out,. three times every two weeks. Like Carol in photo taken last Primaries Over other men on- the disability-pen­ summer. Labor held its own in the pri­ sion, he receives $35 per week in mary elections in this port. While thing in sight—West Coast-type benefits from the Union. In addi­ some of the candidates who had tankers, Libertys, Victorys and C- tion, he has become eligible under union support were defeated, sev­ ships. the improved Social Security sys­ eral others will be engaged in run­ Benway joined the Union when tem for Federal disability benefits off elections in June and can'ex- 4t was first founded in 1938, ship­ even though he is not 65. This pro­ pect full cooperation from the ping in the engine department as vision of the law went into effect unions in the area. FOW and deck engineer, and re- last year. Shipping in the port for the last week was pretty fair witii the fol­ Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ lowing ships calling at the port: sion consist of the following:^ ( the Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Clipper, Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Roamer who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility (Alcoa); Madaket, Arizpa, Andrew requiremgnt, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime Jackson, Hurricane, Monarch bf the has to be with SlU-contracted companies. Seas (Waterman); Rebecca (Inter­ Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year continental) and the R^al Oak seatime requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro­ (Cities Service). All were reported vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. in good shape. ; Keeping in Toucli WITH S I U OLDTIMERS Families Get iMobiie Exams ^-m\ �'1i> m if'I ^ , B' • fc- 1^'. fii^lF-: I®,- LOG . • - '.4 ••• ill{ Combine Would Starve Oaf Shipping (Continued ^rom page 3) ICC to "develop, co-ordinate and preserve the national transporta­ tion system by water, highway and rail, as well as by other means." It also called on the ICC to exer­ cise fair and impartial regulation of •11 means of transport. Historically, the major advantage offered by water transport has been its low cost to compensate for its drawbacks, such as irreg­ ularity of service. Thus, in 1952, the ICC found that Seatrain's cost of handling a ton of freight be­ tween New York and Texas City was one-third what it cost the rail­ roads. This differential is not as dramatic in every instance, but water transport has always meant low-cost service. • Maintenance of this differential is even prescribed by law in the Interstate Commerce Act. Therefore, before making a deci­ sion on an application for an ad­ justment in rates, the ICC has aVways considered the effect of such an adjustment on other forms of transportation. Yet despite all this legal "pro­ tection," although there were no less than 19 deep-water coastwise lines operating in the US in 1937, there are only two today: Seatrain and Pan-Atlantic. Before the war, such well-known companies . as Eastern Steamship, Ocean Steam­ ship (Savannah Line), Colonial Navigation, Merchants and Miners, Morgan Line and New England Steamship operated 139 ships and carried over 5Vit million tons of traffic subject to ICC regulation. Today, Seatrain and. Pan-Atlan­ tic, operating less than twenty ships, carry 1.2 million tons, a cut of 79 percent. At the same time, railroad Jonnage has increased 42 percent. Aside from the rate-cutting de- Bait. Voters Go To Polls S-: • SE^F^HERg r*C« Six BALTIMORE — Seafarers and their families were urged to con­ sult the latest edition of the "AFLCIO Federationist" before going to the polls in the Maryland pri­ maries, Earl Sheppard, port agent, reported. The paper dgvo^d two pages to the backgrounds of gU the candidates who were found to have favorable views toward la­ bor. Organizing in the harbor is still going strong. Members of the HIWD have been holding meetings with one good-sized company and the outcome looks promising. It was a poor shipping period in this port. Shipping lagged behind registration with the result that there are a good number of men on the beach.. Prospects for the next period are expected to be about the same. ^ There were no beefs to speak of on ships hitting the port as many of the ships reported in clean. The following vesseis paid off during the period: Emilia, Evelyn, Jean, M^ (Bull); Chilore, Marord, Chbore, Santore, Baltore (Marven); Flomar, Calmar, Pennmar (Calmar). Sign­ ing on were the Losmar, Flomar (Calmw); Pandora (Epiphany) Marore, Cubore and the Santore (Marven). In-transit vessels were the SanYore, Venore (Marven); Steel Ap­ prentice, Steel Recorder, Steel Chemist (Isthmian): Bethcoaster (Calmar); Venore, Jean Lafitte, Afoundria (Waterman); Alcoa Pen­ nant (Alcoa) and Hie Robin Hood (Robin)^'% wiii. vices employed by the railroads over the years, the decline in coast­ wise and intercoastal shipping can also be attributed to inroads made by the railroads during the war, when coastal shipping was sharply cut 'back. Most of this trade was never recaptured after 1945. In addition, the war redefined^ the role of US maritime. It became pri­ marily dn offshore operation, as the lifeline between the US and the non-Communist world. Domes­ tic ship operations have since been very limited. The railroads, therefore, cannot blame all their troubles on com­ petition from two companies which grossed about |20 million in 1957, while they earned $9 billion by comparison. Nonetheless,, this has not prevented them from violently opposing every attempt by Seatrain and Pan-Atlantic, or any new­ comers, to eiqiand or introduce In­ novations. Seven Rate Increases As a result of proceediggs before the ICC, the railroads have had seven rate increases since the war. But each time a. rail rate increase goes into effect, the competing water carriers do not automatically benefit. What happens instead is that the railroads turn around and cut rates wherever there is compe­ tition, so that the ship lines, whose costs have also increased, either have to cut rates or close up shop. While selective rate-cutting has accomplished this to the benefit of the railroads, it has also created problems for them. In order to compensate for the lost revenue from cutting rates between points A and Y where there is competi­ tion, they have had to increase rates between X and Z—where competition is nil. Vhis has upset market conditions in many areas, forcing shippers to seek other forms of transpor­ tation, or other markets, or both, and in the last analysis has reduced rail" revenue. The result is that people who must count on the railroads to handlb their traffic wind up subsidizing the railroads' rate war against the water carriers. Now, under the proposed sec­ tion 5 of S-3778, the ICC would be obligated to ignore evidence from other types of carriers whenever the railroads asked for a rate ad­ justment. No one could come in and dispute the railroad's figures. The sole defense left to the shipr ping operator would be to cut his own rates also although he's con­ fronted by rising costs just like the railman. The difference is that he can't match the railroads' resources or make up his losses elsewhere. He would thus be driven out of busi­ ness, affecting not only seamen, but dock workers, teamsters, ship­ yards, ship suppliers and others whose livelihood depends on ship­ ping.^ This may be the railroads' obectlve; but it can hardly be jus­ tified by the Congress of the United States. -X Slippery decks, obstructions or improper sboes ore not the only reasons for slips and falls aboard sivp. especially when avessers pitching or rolling. Wet or oil-coated hancfs, or a slicked-up railing can do an equal amount of damage. In the long run, it matters little whether the foot or the hand was re­ sponsible for the fall. • Grab bars, ladder railings, deck rails, door handles, engine room railings and the like should be kept clean at oil times to assure the best-possible grip wheri needed. The same goes for a Seafarer's hands; if they aren't clean and, dry he not only endangers hinriself but his shipmates as well by leaving o de­ posit of greqse, oil or moisture on everything he handles. Keepmg han<fs and handles clean is just one aspect of good shipboard housekeeping which will help make SIU ships safer places for all to work on. . ^ ... Throw In For A Meeting Job Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that ^ may be up for election before the membership, including r-mmittees such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and other groups named by the membership: Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the '•art of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. - .r l-J • it. Jl :/ H: VJ'*'. !ic3l8 rtJohiS : •i.rS'--':}- �r^.' Mar It, l*5t SEAFARERS LOG Pare Sevea YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Why Curran Attacks SIU ; t Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolin^ Meat-Scarce Summer Looms i I There's less meat this year, prices have skyrocketed, and working families, especially those trying to live on unemployment checks and part-time work, are bearing the brunt of the scarcity. Many families have been priced almost out of the meat market, and are eating three or more meatless* dinners a week. The present high cost of meat is attributable only partly to the lower supplies—^four pounds less per person this year than last. The shortage has been further aggravated by a holdback by livestock pro-, ducers. They are taking full advantage of the shortage^ and the high prices by keeping cattle on feedlots longer to market them at heavier weights later this summer. The cattle kill dropped 11 percent in the first quarter of his year, and hogs fell oif 8 percent. The result, is, wholesale prices of cattle skyrocketed 36 percent, and of hogs, 21. Prices of beef will ebb later this summer when more feed beef reaches the markets. But there will be no real relief from the price squeeze until fall when porb supplies Increase. Among foods which have come down In price are eggs, poultry and fresh vegetables. In contrast to red meat, supplies of chicken are ten percent above last year. Let's take a look at what this year's inflation has done to your fam­ ily's living , costs. From the spring of '57 to this spring, the" cost of living rose almost four percent led by a rise of 6.7 percent in food, 4.3 percent in medical care, 2.7 in rents and other housing costs and 2.7 in car and transportation expenses. The high price of food has made, a mockery of President Eisen­ hower's bby-now advice, and the ads of some sellers tuned in on this appeal. Steep eating bills are blocking moderate-income families from taking advantage of the cut prices now available on refriger­ ators, air conditioners, TV sets, cooldng utensils, washing ma­ chines, radios, textiles and clothing. Some workers will pay the price of this recession even in re­ tirement. Many whose earnings have fallen below $4,200 in '57 and '58 will suffer a corresponding re­ duction in future Social Security payments. With meat the real buying prob­ lem of 1058, this department has prepared a chart of comparative costs per serving. If you can keep your cost for meat or other main dish below 25 cents per person, you're doing well. As the chart shows, eggs and Cheddar cheese stand out as best buys in protein foods at this time. The money-saving trick is to use these low-cost • foods in combina­ tion with small amounts of expensive meat, as in omelets, casseroles, souffles, fondues, pizzas and in limch boxes. ^ok for "discount" vegetables to help beat 1958's high costs. More and more markets now have special "discount" display racks which offer ripe, spotted or slightly-damaged produce at reduced prices. A survey by the Agricultimal Marketing Service found such marred or imperfect produce is sold for less than half the price of the perfectappearing fruits and vegetables. Blemishes, or other imperfections in appearance a.s small size, do not affect eating value. It's a fact, for example, that smair tomatoes have more vitamin C than the big ones which command high prices. One of the major reasons for NMU President Joseph Curran's rising crescendo of attack on the SIU becomes clear in examining figures published regularly in the "NMU Pilot." • Curran's anti-SIU fulminations, which took up six full pages in the last "Pilot," are best understood in light of the * ^ serious job shortage confront­ on the beach for every job it is out at an average rate of 228 jobs ing NMU members,-including shipping, averaging 895 jobs for each' two-week period and those with top seniority ratings. shipped in a given two weeks as there are only a little more than The situation in the NMU, job- against the relatively small total three SIU class B men left on the wise, can best be summed up by of 2,117 class A men left on the beach for each one dipped. the following figures: beach. The actual ratio is one job These over-ail shipping figures, In the last four shipping periods shipped to 2 and 3/10 class A men of course, compare only shipping for which information is available left. through the SIU Atlantic & Gulf (the beginning of JMarch through The comparison in the lower District to its contracted companies the end of April) the NMU shipped seniority brackets is more extreme. with NMU na^onal shipping to all an average of 1,291 men to perma­ Despite the slowdown in shipping, its deep-sea operations. They do nent jobs each two-week period SIU class B men are literally sev­ not include jobs shipped by the but was left with an average of eral hundred times better off than SIU Pacific District, including the 8,692 top seniority men on the their NMU counterparts. The NMU Sailors Union of the Pacific, the beach. Putting it another way, the shipped only nine permanent jobs Marine Firemen's Union and the NMU has been winding up with in this-group throughout the eight Marine Cooks and Steward's Union. almost seven top seniority men week period, an average of less Nor do tbey include shipping by left on the beach for every perma­ than three jobs every two weeks, the SIU's Canadian or Great Lakes nent job in all groups it has and has been left with an average Districts. All of these unions are shipped during a two-week period. registration of 5,471 NMU "class part of the SIU of NA which, ac­ If this rate were to be maintained, B" (they are called group 2) men cording to the official AFL-CIO it would mean approximately a on the beach. In other words, there convention record has 52,000 mem­ 14-week wait for NMU top senior­ are over 2,400 NMU "class B" men bers to the NMU's 39.000. ity men to get a job. on the beach for every job shipped. The fact is that the SIU has been In sharp contrast, the SIU has Class B men in the SIU, on the shipping more class C men—newwell under three class A men left other hand, have been shipping (Continued on page 15) AVERAGE SHIPPING RATIO Clou A Seniority Mirch 5-April 10, If St \ • r'l For Every Man Shipped In All Cla* For Every Man Shipped In All Clauet Bated on four two-waak ahip. ping p«nodi« fh* avvragt num- > btr of {obi fhippofil in two wppkf was ttSo Cost Lb. Baitd on four two-waak ship­ ping pariodi, tha avaraga numbar of top sanlority man laft on tha baach at tha and of a parlod was 2,117. I • r Battd on four two-waak ihip!n9 parlodi, tha avaraga numar of jobi thippad in two wooki wai l,2f I. C Baiad on four two-wook ahip. ping parioda, tha avaraga numbar of top aoniority man laft on tha baach at tha and of a period waa I,if2. . # Top aaniorlty la callad "claaa A" aoniority in SIU and "Sroup I" In NhfU. SIU atatiattca baaad on official SIU ahipping racarda In all porta. NhfU atatiatica baaad on figuraa in "NMU Nlot" covaring "parmanaht joba" ahippad. ^ : AVERAGE SHIPPING RATIO i)' •••J Claw B Seniority # •I March $• April 30, If51 SIU Comparative Main-Dish Costs, Eariy-Summer'58 Average Portion Ther^ Were 6 r/ii Clau A Men Left On The Beach# There Were Ji/if Clatt A Men Left On The Beach # Cost per Servings $0.49 (doz.) 8-12C Eggs, large .................... 2-3 .59 lie Cheese, Cheddar ........ , ,..... -3 oz. lb. .22 11-16C Breast of Lamb «• .55 14c Smoked Beef Tongue ... v .. ..... V* • A- = .51 13-170 Chopped Beef VAM 44 .63 16c 4 oz. Tuna Fish, canned .65 16c lt& Beef Liver .................... V* .69 17c Frankfurters ..... . .....i... V* » . II <1 .51 17c Haddock, filet, frozen..... ^ • • 41 \.86 : Stew Beef, boneless ............ V* 21c 41 . * .66 ' 22c Pork Loin, Roast 44 • .45 23c Fowl, ready to cook.......«..... W 41 .59, 20-29C Lamb, Shoulder ............... 44 .32 24c Plate Beef . % 44 .75 25c Ham, smoked, ready to eat......-^ 44 .39 20-29C Broilers, Fryers, ready to cook... •4 .76 25c Halibut Steak % 41 .55 27c Veal, Shoulder .......... ........ "44" , .69 23-340 Leg of Lamb ......v; i.,.. ., ,K. 41 .89 29c Flounder, filet fresh.......... % 44 J .69 23-35C Beef Chuck, bone in...........i 44 .49 25-32C Tutkey, large ..,........W " <4 1.17 29c Vk Round Steak ........ 44 . .87 29-44C Shoulder Lamb Chops .......... 44 .97 32-49C Povk Chops, center ........... 44 .81 42c M . •44 i'--. 47c Turkey; T.:, v.V:f.V'. •M -Sirloin Steak .....v..........;. %-Vi " 4t i. , 42-54C 1.07 . " . • fti - A" .• 1 -.-1.,- - .4\ ••I For Every Clam B Man Shipped .. For Every Clchit B Man Shipped , There Were 2,432 Clau B Men Left On The Beach I There Were 3i/tt dau B Men Uft On The Beach laaad an four two-waak ahip. ping parioda, tho avarago nuni* bar of claaa B man thippad in two wookt waa 22B. -taiad on four two-wonk ahip­ ping parioda, tho ovorago num­ ber of eloaa t man loft on tha beach at the and of a period waa 721. Baaad on four fwo.waoh ahip­ ping parioda, tho average num­ ber of etau B man ahippad woi lata than 3 man (actually 2'/«). Baaad on four Iwo-wook ahip­ ping parioda, tho ovorago num­ ber of claaa B man loft on tho booch at the and of a pariod waa S.47I. # "Croup 2" In NMU Ja bgulvalont to "claaa I" aoniority afatua In SIU. SIU ataHatlca baiod en official SIU ahipping rocorda in oil porta. NMU atotlatlaa baaad on figuroa In "NMU rilo("''«ov#rfn| "pnrmantnf |ob*" •hippod. SIU shipping figures are for the Aiiantte A Golf Disc triet onlr and d« not Inclnde shipping of Paciflo f Dlifarl^ iuilons. Great Lakea or Canada. �race EicM sEAFjinens^ toe: MarOi XfM: -{.•'. J i m•' %sir^ ill-.-;-'.; -Ji' • -i •«•••-•. teS'-ir-sgfu. .'i-t^"* "K' •'•4''•'; 33^333^''' ,' ^ i i, »--"<« fhip V^ operations ttipt bre suddeniy-becoming popular today, the 3lU-controcted ^eatrain trne will introduce its newest innovation next month. Called the Seo< mobile servicej it incorporates thehandling of loaded; truck" ^trailer bodies into the' standard SeatfaiiV operation. The ttoiler ^dies will be carried^ on rojlroad flatcari alpng with the conventional railroad box­ cars wHfch the line has been hauling at sea for the paist 29 years. : : The service is set up so ois to proWde for interchangepbility of truck frailer bodies between ship, train and truck, offering the advantages of all three forms of transportation as the situation warrants. By carrying the'trailers on flatcars aboard ship, the cbmpany was able to side-step extensive niodiffcarioh of the vessels and keep pace with the deYelopment of the troilership OS an integral port Pf PPP^twise aia �Tiimrs^^iiwi-:-- |i"'-5(=?;;^ s-\ mrrfgw f Fare NIM V:' , •''* *. ^ > ;5^::g:fc„..;> :,r^: Transfer from truck to Seatrain begins with switch to turntable of flatcar (one) via hydraulic power. At left (two), auxiliary; crane ^ double-stacks boxes for donkey engine to haul to ship's side and loading aboard ship. / / Diagram shows basic method of operation and design of the Seatrains. Handling of truck bodies requires only minor modifi­ cation, and truck l>odies can be carried along with conventional railroad boxcars. •" v:^, •. ..4, •:;•'• •..'••'ui'srJK!. ,. ;; •-._ ( vS. > -• •-' - '-1':. . '; •V - < .:•; ?- " 4 ••' -•• '• 'i.-s-; • • • '• i • .-.'4'';^:^ V' • • • ' i- 'i'jr V.' •'• • ^ -• *• " ' • \-< •"' „ » "k-i, 34 . : \ r; ^r '" :--i . 'r j ' 4 4.' ; ..^;^',T• i- • '* 3,,'. •:' . --vii; i:rP.;?K .3:"! '' I •- Auxiliary ^ane set-up in Seatrain termi­ nals can transfer tenck bodies from ter­ minal flatcar to trailer truck or is used to double up bodies one atop the other. Containers, fabricated by Seatrain, are 27 feet long,-eight feet high and eight feet wide. Bigger one^ will he added to the • service. , ..4 " ii- .< .-V Donkey engine (three) hauls boxes to position under hoist. The two boxes and flatcar (four) are then picked up by cradle of hoist and are denosited in hatch (five) where the flatcar and its load is placed on railroad tracks and secured for sea voyage. V „ ••({!., V^Sf,a>. iiliiilll;? iiiiiiPl ''1 Conventional Seatrain operation as istihg-.Of boxcars. i shqiwh here, involves hoistihg Of boxcars idO;;crane.. . ^ hboard ships by shoresido ^ ^ •• • ^•- .V 'v ^S:-v �••<1; -.'t ,»,..p Mar ti, 1»W PMre. Tea m w New SUP Honolulu Home Eng'rs Win Runaway 'Insurance' if® In a precedent-setting move, members of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association manning the SS Pandora have won a contract agreement guaranteeing them one year's base wages if the vessel is transferred to a foreign flag. The agreement was demanded from the ship's owners, Epiphany Steamship Company, Just heforn the vessel was to he crewed up. The Pandora was recently re­ turned by her owners from the Liherian flag. MEBA officials have reported that this will he the pattern which will he demanded by their asso­ ciation from evei-y ship returning to US registry from a foreign flag. The Pandora agreement states that the operator miist get the company to whom he transfers the vessel to assume all of the terms and conditions of the MEBA con­ tract or pay all of the licensed enr gineers a year's base wages. The clause read in fact: "It is hereby agreed that in the event any vessel shall he transferred, sold or otherwise disposed of ... it shall he the company's absolute obliga­ tion to perfect such transfer only if the transferee assumes and makes itself subject to all of the terms and conditims of this agree­ ment. "In the event, regardless of any reason whatsoever, the Company, shall fail to accomplish such re­ sult, the Company shall he liable for additional wages to the last employed engineers ... in the amoimt of one year's base pay at their respective ratings. . . ." ev;-, (: y * i"'' V if^ i. •J" I I. i'-' If-"-' i?-/ ALCOA CORSAIR (Aic«a), April ST —Chairman, T. Mattinsi Sacratary, J. frastweed. Attar two mora tripa ahlp will pay off without aisnins on. CalH. Wreck' Drive Ketruifs New Support SAN FRANCISCO—Roger Lapham, onetime mayor of San Francisco and former shipping magnate, has thrown his weight and money behind the fight for a compulsory open shop in California. Lapham, the father of Roger ranks," Lapham said, "I'd want a Lapham, Jr., president of union." However this was not enough to Grace Lines, was reported as sajN ing that while he felt a passing affect his. decision to form a concern for the union member, he Northern California Committee was much more interested in get­ for Right to Work and aid in the ting a "Right-to-Work" law on the drive to get 400,000 signatures and hooks in California as a step put the law on the ballot for' the towards broad, tough federal re­ November elections. strictions on labor unions. The entrance of Lapham into the Lapham also asserted that he be­ drive is considered a serious threat lieved labor organizations have a by California labor unions. Not permanent place in our economy. only do he aqd his committee In fact, "if I were a worker in the represent influence, but money too, "San Francisco Labor," publica­ tion of the local Central Trades body, reported. . His committee, it reported, has "some money" and they expect more. But not all of California's big businessmen share in Lapham's de­ sire to outlaw the union shop "for (This chlumn it intended to acquaint Seafarers with important the members' good." San Fran­ provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of cisco financier and hotel owner various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement If Benjamin H. Swig and J. Paul St. Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which Sure, president of the Pacific Mari­ they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the time Association, have both an­ nounced publicly the dangers that SEAFARERS LOG.) would result in the passage of the ARTICLE II, SECTION 30. PEN.^TT CARGOES. (a) When mem­ "Right to Work" law. bers of the unlicensed personnel are required to clean holds in which St. Sure, who negotiates with lead concentrates, coal, coke or penalty cargoes, as specified herein, the SIU Pacific District and other have been carried they shall be paid straight overtime for the watch maritime unions, said he wanted a on deck and overtime and one-half for the watch below. union shop and would fight for lb. (b) For the purpose of this agreement the following are classified as penalty cargo: In Bulk Bones, green hides, manure, caustic soda, soda ash and creosoted lumber. In Bags or Bulk Bone meal, chloride of lime, lampblack, carbonblack, sulphur, super phoqphate, cyanide, cement, gasoline carried in any manner, copra (3,0M tons), saltcake and greave cakes. Question: What is the differenee in hoid cleaning OT pay between LAKE CHARLES—-A Isst-minute meeting between members of the a ship carrying ordinary cargo and one with penalty cargo? Seafarers aboard one SlU-contracted vessel were required to clcui Metal Trades Unions and Cities a hold in which penalty cargo had been carried. After the job was Service lEitaved off a strike at the finished, the men were told that they would be paid according to refinery here for another wCeki Article III, Section 22 of the contract. This section provides that when The unions had rejected the com­ holds that have carried cargo are cleaned, the men will receive $.50 pany's original offer but agreed to an hour additional if th^y are on watch at the time; overtime plus $.50 further talks before a labor con­ ciliator. A new company propcisal, additional if called out while off watch. When this matter was brought to the attention of the Union the offered at a meeting late Friday, situation was clarified, by pointing out to the operator that Article II, will be given to the membership to vote on this Friday, Leroy Clarke, Section 30 applied in this case. Paragraph (b) of this section lists exactly what items are considered port agent, reported. penalty cargoes, while paragraph (a) states that if men are required It has been a slow shipping pe­ to clean holds which have carried penalty cargoes they are entitled riod for this port and the outlook to the straight overtime rate if they are on watch and overtime and is for more of the same. The Coun­ one-half if they are called out while they are off watch. This, of course, cil Grove, Bents Fort, Chiwawa, is higher than the regular hoid cleaning rate. Winter Hill, Cantigny, CS Balti­ Sometimes there is confusion between "in bulk" cargoes and "in more and the Bradford Island bags or bulk'' cargoes. Bones, green hides, manure, caustic soda, soda (Cities Service) were the only ves= ash and creosoted liunber—^penalty cargo if they are in Imlk—are not sels calling into the area during considered penalty cargo in bags. Thus, men cleaning out holds which the past two weeks. The Outlook have carried these items in bags are paid according to the rates out­ for ths next two ^eeks is anyone's lined in Ailiele^ andj^ wder 30 which' refers to.-jMsialty guess, as there are not too many cariNi'' '. '' vessels expected in so far. i Mm Postpone C S Refinery Strike W- T. Buckloy. Ship's Fund t4. WiU ask for vohmteer donations to buUd ay fund. Misunderstanding between chief engineer and electricians to be squared away by delogate. New delegate elected. Shower blowers to ba repaired: spring on oven door: en­ gine, room door and faucet on Water fountain. Pantry to be kept clean. Vote of thanks to eteward for fine Job. PRNNMAR (Calmer), April 1»— Chairmen, V. Monte; Secretary, V. Pelnl. Repair lists to be turned In. Fine cooperation among crew mem­ bers. Few hourt disputed ot. New delegate and treasurer elected. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job weU don's—also in preparation of varied menus end fine food. DOROTHY (Bull), May —Chiirman, R. Simplclni; Secretary, B. Beef. Repair list discussed with delegate. AU men paid off PR. Gangway sta­ tions to be fixed. ..Jtequest lata'meal at midnight. STilL BXECUTIVI (Isthmian), March 2—Chairman, W. Nash; Sec­ retary, A. Bredla. Timer InsteUed on washing machine. Reports accepted. Members warned not to foul up wliUo vessel In port. Would like more fruit at supper time. April 20—Chairman, O. Finkiee; Secretary, A. Brodle. One man missed ihlp In Manila. Few men logged. Proper attire to be worn in messhalL Laundry to be kept clean. Complaint about men performing and using abusive language aboard ship—to be taken up with patrolman on arrival. Reports accepted. Need paper towel dispensers. Smock in the heori of the Honolulu woierfroni, the new Honolulu bronch holl, shown here, is hard by the Aloha tower (left) oh Nimitz Highwoy, and within heaving line distance of Motson's Pier 11. MCS is also in the hall, located at SI Nimitz Highway. KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT pv r'l^: ••' SIATRAIN NSW iiRBSY (Seatrain), AsrH M—Ohalrman. A. Whitman Sacratary, S. Sanlamin. Air conditioner to ba repaired in NY, Jem and coSea to be locked while ehip la IS port. Man flrad by com­ pany to be reported to patrolman. Meearoom deck- clean. 3d anrt entrinaer to be reported to patrolman for deetroylns ibip'e Ufe-aavins equip­ ment whUa in Texee City. Alio for derocatory remarka abOut union and ita membera. Keep food locked while in port.. Return cupa to meaaroom, SAIRLAND (Pan-Atlantic), April S> —Chairman, A. Capota) Sacratary, A. Back. Repair lift aubmltted. One man misted ahlp in Tampa, S3S donated to brother in hoapltal. Keep •pantry clean. All moniaa dua wiU ba paid. Pnraer asked that anyone winhiug to draw in NO and not plannins to ba on board at poatad time, to aicn new log book. Everythlnf golnc amoothly. Ship'a fund S280.74. Vote of thenka to chief electrician and operatora for job weU dona. Few houra dlaputad ot. No beefe. To get clarifleationa from patrolman. One man mlaaad ahlp in NO. Sea patrolman about night portar. Report accepted. Aaaigned new movie director. Motion that there be no movies in ports of Ciudad Trujillo A Trinidad; that two mess, men in messhall be given free chances on movie raffle each trip. Beef ahould be taken to delegate not to captain. Vote of thanks to iteward dept. for good food: also to members for cbnductitig thetnselvea in orderly manner at party. Dlacusalon on flra and boat driU. KSNMAR (Calmer), April Chairman; P. Atbera; Secretary, J. Tavar. Two men missed ship Long Beach, rejoined in SF. Metsman to be turned over to patrolman at pay­ off. New treasurer elected. Request mora variety in menus: larger bulbs in meisroom and recreation room. Repair list made up. Vote of thanks to brother for ehowtng moviee. •lATRiCI (Bull), April S«—Chair­ man, J. Poti) Secretary, C. Keust. Letter sent to headquarter! re: Pay­ off at sea or few houra after ar­ rival due to fast turnover of ship: receiving maU in PR—request com­ pany deliver maU on arrival: tranaportatlon from Puerto . Nureyo to vessel—request shuttle - service to main Una from ship, due to distance and hazards encountered, allow three- hours for sanitary work: re:' subsistence—at present SS. allow­ ance is taxable aboard ahlp and af­ ter taxes this amounts to SS. Recom­ mend that this be raised to at least SIS. Need insect-repellant bulbs for outfida house. Letter sent asking clarification on waga Increaia and retroactiva pay. SUZANNl (Bull) April IS^hairman, B. Strauss; Secretary, K. Collint. Pretty smooth 6-month voyage. Repair list to be made up: carpeii.ter to make repairs: three men hospi­ talized. Few logs; one man miised ship: few hourt disputed ot. New delegate elected. Motion that soma kind of retirement plan be consid­ ered whereby a member can retire whether he is disabled or not; also that the one-day clause be eliminated when applying for benefits as. soma members may not have the One day due to illness or bad italpptng. Re­ quest receipt from slop chest for goods. Need new chairs in messhall: settee to be reupholstered: elminate traveler's checks: greenbacks to be issued In all ports; bigger and better variety of hooka to be put aboard. Not enough LOGS received. COiUR D'ALBNI VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carrlari), April >2—Chairman, V. Portar; Secretary, F, Hicks. Soma beefs to be settled at payoff. One man secured In Yokohama. IMiputed ot and beefs to be-settled at payoff. Some delayed sailing tlma questioned. Reports accepted. Steward reported ehip now operating with 30 daVa stores on 'hand until further notice. Long eight months trip from Ger­ many to the Orient, etcvping at Sai­ gon twice. LOGS forwarded promptMAROARET BROWN (Bieomfleld), April 27—ChalrmanT R. Hunt; tecretery, W. York. Ship'e fund g48.00. Bditor of SEAFARERS LOG to be contacted as to why (his vessel doea not receive LOG In European ports. Boarding patrolman to be contacted about having forward port water tight door fixed before signing on. Ship's delegate to sea CUdef Engin­ eer about Installing water line out­ side of house for stevedores. Do not put coffee grinds in sink. Patrolman to see shipning commisslaner about allotments being delayed. Steward to try to get better grade of milk in Holland. STEBL ROVBR (isthmian), April 27 —Chairman. F. Fepae; Secretary, C. Oregson. Ship's delegate to be jben if any man wants application for ab•entee ballot, also information re­ garding same. Another water cooler to be Installed—one insufficient dur­ ing hot westher. Discussion regard-v ing donation for repair of TV set in.. Honolulu. Dlsapnearanea of sliower head in steward dept—^request re, turn. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), April 14—Chairman, A. Oowder; Secretary, H. Fitzgerald. One man mizzed ihip in Yokohama, rejoined in Kobe. Shin expeeje to pay off in SF. Ship's fund tU. Ot disputed. Request clarifica­ tion of hot midnight meals. Beef about Sea Chest supplies—no variety of Btock. Brotbera ' viilting Yoko­ hama, Japan requested to patronize newly opened Marco Polo Cafe-Res­ taurant. owned by on* of our present members. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), April 17—Chairman, J. Morris; Secretary, J. Lens- Some friction in steward dept. Beef on menus and food—to be Ironed out. Voted to sign on coast­ wise articles before getting in port and before pay-off on foreign articles. Ask steward about variety In night lunches. Keep chairs clean and painted in meuball. Beef on chief cook's refusing at when stek and steward working ot—this to be taken up with patrolman. Also remark made by steward that "brew are a bunch of pigs." ORAIN SHIPPER (OralnReet), May S—Chsirmsm J. Reed; Secretary, P. St. Mstle. „ No- m«Jor beefs. Some; disputed ot. ciiS^ain to refrain giv­ ing crew members individual orders pertaining, to work.- Tramp ohlpa to carry enough money for ell drawi in Amerieari current^. Vote of tbaiika to steward.dep't for Job well done. ATLANTIS (Petrel Shippins), April IS—Chairmen, J. Lee; Secretary, O. Luke. No beefs, everything running smoothly. Delegate elected. Bul­ letin board to be put up. Need plugs for eloetrie razors. Men on last OeiAN RVA (Maritime Oversees), trip to got back-dated diicbargd* for April 11—Chsirman, R. Wright; SecMarch SB. . ratsry, I. King. Man missing watches, —to be setll^ at payoff. Vote of BALTIMORI (CKIes Servlcp), April thanks to Stewart dept. for excellent SI—Chairman, R. Yerbrough; Secre­ Job. . tary, L. Hegmann. Refer te April U issue of LOO for answers to re­ SIAaARDiN (Penn. Nsv.), April 27 tirement plan. Sblp's fund $30. Re­ —Chairman, P. - Leneriy; Secretary, ports accepted. New delegate elected. R- Hail. Captain wlQ put out Ameri­ Complaint about engineera working can money for draw. Delegate's mall at night in nuchlne shop, directly was opened with LOG missing. Some under watch rooms. Observe rules disputed ot. Report accepted. In­ on drlnUng and reporting late' for sufficient stores on board. Water work. Scupper In laundry room atop- pressure poor. Ship to be fumigated pad up. end hospital te be cleened. DIL MONTI (Delta), MSrch «— ChBlrmen, R. Cecek; Secretary, J. Long. New delegate elected. Ship's fimd SSSAl. Vote of thanks to bro­ thers for fine Job done on Robin Lino ships. Keep crew boye out of passageways durlnf African trips. To porchase eoka maehina from ship'a fund. Turn off washlilg maetaino after using. Vote of thanks to steward for fine cseklsg ssd feskiag. ,, IDIAL X (Pen-Atlantic), March 311 -^Chairman, H. MUlotf Secretary, W. Chririian. Disputed ot to be eettled by patrolman. Delegate to see cap­ tain about putting out more money for drewe. Rapair list to be made up to set sUp in good shape. OCIANSTAR (Triten), Jen; IHChelrman, D. Oeleshw, «eer*iery, j. Mennette. New delegate elected.' Ice box to bo repaired. Need ncdr JOHN e (Atianlic Cantor|^, AprU. I weehing machine. WIU try to msilSx 84—ChBlrmen, C- Lewsbil Ml' iberotery/ new Ice box noxt trip. ^ �Mar U. l»n SEAFARERS Tag* Elerea LOG Seek Special Anti-Trust fiule On Shipping Merger J WASHINGTON—The American Merchant Marine Insti­ tute, acting on behalf of its large subsidized operators, has protested a proposed amendment to the Clayton Anti-Trust Act which would require cor--^ porations considering mergers ed from the proposed ai^ndment, or purchase of the stocks or stating that any such proposed pur­ assets of competing corporations to give advance notice of their ac­ tions to the Justice Department. The AMMI has requested that steamship corporations be exclud- Ohio has become the 37th state to form a merged AFL-CIO central body. The 2,274 delegates, repre­ senting over one million union members, merged the Ohio State Federation of-Labor and the Ohio CIO Council into the largest merged state central body of the AFL-CIO. Michael Lyden, who had been president of the Ohio Federation of Labor for 22 years, was elected as the first presidentof the new body. The sight of the multi-billion-dollar railroad industry tak­ ing (off after the miniature coastwise shipping industry would be laughable if it did not pose such serious consequences for the men whose jobs are at stake. Such a blow would be all the more keenly felt because after 13 years of setbacks, efforte to revive the coastwise trade through new techniques of handling cargo are showing signs of'success. The SIU is strongly opposed to such a^move and is accord­ ingly making its voice heard in Washington. Seafarers whose 'SAN FRANCISCO — The neiw^ jobs hang on the Congressional decision should do likewise. MCS Readies Ranch Facility lor Vacations recreation facilities at the Marine Cooks and Stewards training, cen­ ter in Santa Rosa, California, will be formally dedicated on June iS, Ed Turner, MCS secretary-treas­ urer has announced. Designed to afford complete vacation facilities fqr the membership, the center promises to compete with big name resort hotels. Two major attractions at the recreation center are the large airconditioned recreation hall and the Olympic-size swimming pooL One, two and three bedroom cabins, all equipped with bath and kitchenette, will also be decicated. The recreation hall contains a dance floor, spacious TV lounge and a library. Use of the resort will be open to the MCS membership at nominal rates. The training school Itself was opened one year ago to provide ujpgrading and refresher training to steward personnel on West Coast ships. Tampa Expects Better Times TAMPA — With only one ship, the Biehville (Waterman)^ paying off and none signing on, shipping Continues to be slow in this port, b^t an upturn is expected in the Immediate future.' In transit were six ships: Raphael Semmes. Fahdand and Coalinga Hills (Pan-Atlantic), Bents Fort (Cities Service), Del Valle (Missis­ sippi) and AriH>B (Waterman). Otherwise, everything is running •|nooHdy.«' L V Shift On Subsidies Welcome news on the Washington legislative front is the. action of the House^Appropriations Committee in voting at long last to broaden the base for granting US operating sub­ sidy funds. The committee even earmarks funds for 200 si^sidized voyages which haven't been authorized yet, and spe­ cifies that 75 others are exclusively for Great Lakes operations. Up to now, 16 of the largest US-flag operators have been receiving operating subsidy; Indeed, six of the biggest have been getting two-thirds of about $120 million annually, while the rest of the US-flag fleet .has been struggling along on its own. A broader division of subsidy allocations has been a goal of the SIU and its sister unions in the AFL-ClO Mari­ time Trades Department for many years. The recommendations of the House appropriations group indicate that new applicants for subsidies, like Waterman, Isthmian, States Marme and Isbrandtsen, can look to favor­ able action on their requests before long. True Confessions Some blunt talk seldom heard outside the rarified atmos­ phere of the executive board room highlighted a meeting held in New York this week to beef up the campaign by big busi­ ness against the recession. Candi^y spelling out what others were careful to sidestep, one board chairman pointedly de­ clared.: "Whenever you get hoggish, you've go* to pay for it." He derided the "hard sell" tactics-and the "gadgelry" rather than quality employed by business to sell over-produced, over-priced goods to American consumers. ^ Still another management spokesnian took the floor to lambast business leaders who too frequently blame "labor costs" for all their troubles. "In discussing the responsibility of labor,. I'd like to know what's thejresponsibility of manage­ ment," he said. Reminding his top-salaried listeners of their "substantial bonuses and stock option plans," he added: "If we set that kind of example, what can we expect irom the other side?** ana- ruip The Supreme Court has upheld an NLRB finding that an employer can not require that non-union members vote on strike ballots. The decision also affirmed the finding that Borg-Warner was guilty of an unfair labor practice in insisting-nn a contract solely with the UAW local union rather than the Auto Workers interna­ tional after the NLRB had certi­ fied the international as the bar­ gaining representative. The ma­ jority of the court felt, that to give the employer the right to demand a clause in the contract giving the non-union members the right to vote on a strike ballot would, in effect, be interfering in the rela­ tions between employees and their union and would weaken the col­ lective bargaining system. t . 4" 4" The textile Industry, already in bad shape, can only expect the sit­ uation to get worse, the Textile Workers Union has warned, unless the mill owners create new prod­ ucts and markets soon. Between improved production methods and the continuing invasion of paper and plastic products into the tex­ tile field, more than 1,000 mills have closed and over 300,000 work­ ers have been put out of work, the industry will have "to face up to the challenge of survival in a dynamic economy" by creating ideas and stimulating demands, George Perke!, union research director, declared. Members of the Locomotive Firemen and Englnemen have ended their three-day strike at the .Canadian Pacific Railway ..after a settlement over the issue of re­ moval of firemen from diesel en­ gines. The union struck after the company laid off 73 yard and freight diesel firemen last week and began operating the diesels without them. While needed on steam engines to fire them, the company contended the firemen are not necessary aboard diesels. The agreement, which is expected to set the pattern in the United States, provides that the railroad will not bir® any more firemen for yard and freight work and that the 73 laid-off men will be given Job preference for new Jobs with the chase or merger could "not be un­ dertaken without adequate and proper supervision of the Federal Maritime Board." AMMI, in effect, wants' to substitute the FMB for the Justice Department as the watchdog over anti-trust practices by shipping corporations. The major concern of the FMB is the provision of adequate Amer­ ican-flag service on various trade routes. In the past it has not ob­ jected to mergers or purchases of competing steamship companies which have given one company a monopoly of a subsidized trade route. The purchase of South At­ lantic Steambship Company by US Lines is one such example. Under the Clayton Act as it now stands, corporations' do not have to give advance notice of any ac­ quisitions. It is usually only after a merger has been completed that any anti-trust action is taken. The. proposed amendment, by requiring prior notice, would give the Justice Department a chance to state an opinion on the legality of the ac­ tion before the merger took place. Ship Attacks To Continue In Indonesia The Indonesia rebel government has expressed its "profound sor­ row" for the damage and loss of life caused by bombing of foreign shipping, but said operations would continue against targets of strategic importance. Last month, three ships, two British tankers and a Panamanian cargo vessel, were attacked by rebel planes. One, the Panamanian ship, Aquila, was sunk outside the Indonesian harbor of Amboina. The two British tankers, the San Flavian and the Daronia, were at­ tacked shortly after dawn on April 28, while riding at anchor ih th* east Borneo port of Balikpapan. The San Flavian was hit and set afire, and the crew had to abandon her. So far, no American ships have been attacked. ^1 t .-1 SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next.SIU meetings will be: ^ May 28 June 11 June 25 July 9. ' i" •• .-M-. I �SEAFARERS rat* Twalva SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK f,:/ r-.. Hospitalized SIU brothers received a total of $7,340 in 361 mdividual benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan during the two-week period ending May 9. The total !h hospital bene­ fits paid to date is now $1,312,470.50. Among the Seafarers in drydock this period, senger ship man. McDonald, waiter on the Alcoa Cavalier, is In drydock due to out on the West Coast, is William H. Parker, some arm and shoulder trouble. Doing much better after enterini^ oiler off the City of Alma, who's doing fine after a hernia operation and the Savanna hospital on Janu­ riiould be out in another week. ary 29 with double pneumonia, Others at the San Francisco Elmer G. Brewer is getting back marine hospital are Otis J. Har­ in shape. Brewer was AB on the den, FWT, who's in for a check­ Steel Fabricator. Also doing fine up ott the Alma, and Jeremiah after having a cataract removed O'Byme, who was AB on the from his left eye is Foster B. Ocean Deborah. O'Byrne has been Shedd, MM, ex-Madaket. Sofford in there two months due to a In Baltimore, oldtimer Nlghchest condition. bert Straton is likewise coming aiong pretty well. Laid low .by an attack , of pneu­ Straton, who was OS on the Del Oro, also had an Harden monia, Sister Trilby Safford Is at operation for a cataract in his left eye. Drydocked the New Orleans PHS hospital after a stint as for a couple of years now by a spine injury that stewardess on the Alcoa Corsair. Another pair on has kept him paralyzed from the neck down, the Crescent City roster are James Shearer, chief Gonnan Glaxe says hello from Baltimore to all his cook, off the DeSoto since February, because of a friends and shipmates. The Steel Executive was chest ailment, and Sam McDonRld, another pas- his last ship. f: Whan in port, ramambar that all tha brethara in drydacis raaliy appraelata a parsonai visit. Laltara ara always waleotna, too. Tha foliowlns i« tha latact avaliabia list of SiU man in tha hotpitalf: •- USPHS HOSPITAI. GALVESTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault Roy C. Pappaa WUUam J. Burkeen Y. E. Pedraza Francla M. Connera USPHS HOSPITAI, BOSTON. MASS. Charles Dwyer KenneUi A. LaRoaa Frederick P. Engel Frank P. Shaw USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence Anderson John C. Palmer Robert Insram A. J. Paneplnto Woodrow Meyers Paul W. Beidenbars Harold J. Pancost VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph Gm VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Thomas W. KilUon VA HOSPITAL BUTLER. PA. James F. Markel JOHN SEALEY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS James R. Hodges USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Hassen All Uldarleo Merjudio O. AU R. S. Nandkeshwar Nicholas Anoustis F. O. Mailey Eulalio R. Perea Henry Bilde W. PietrusM Thomas D. Daily Israel Ramos Clarence O. Daire Fourd Rasheed Rupert Daniels Antonio Fernandez P. Reyes Eustaquio Rivera Frederick Fulford Colso Rodriguez David Furman Jose J. Sanchez Bomuold Garcia James C. Sheldon Paulino Guerra Harold E. Shockley A. Guns H. Simmons L. Gutierez A. Sistrunk Chan Hon G. Sivertsen Artemi Kanits A. Suarez Nicholas Korsak A. WiUiams F. Lukban Ahmed Mehssin Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Woodrow W. BalcU Charlas T. Nangla Joseph H. Berger J. S. CByma Curtis Hancock William H. Parker Otia J. Harden H. J. Schreiner F. B. McCoUlan D. Taelekis John C. HitcheU USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. P. R. Arteaga Sherman Phllllpi L. Meyers A. Sadenwater Frank S. Paylor J. W. Walta USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Friedof O. FondUa Lewis R. Akins FaUB Ftfrtnanek Manuel Antonana Eladlo Aris Odis L. Gibbs Fortunato Bacomo Joseph H. GUlard Joseph J. Bass Bart E. Guranick Melvin W. Bass laib Hassan Frank Bemrick Antonio Infanta J. V. Bissonet./ Thomaa Isaksen James F. Clarka Kenneth Lewis Juan Denopra Claude B. Jessup John J. DrlscoU Woodrow Johnson Daniel Fitzpatrick Ludwig Krlstiansen LOG-A-RHYTHU: To The Brave .By T. CALLAHAN.. Men who sail the seven seas For many and many a year. Are counted among the daring and brave. Who live sans danger, sans /car. No matter how wild the storms may be. Though waves rise to mountainous height. They'll challenge Father Neptune any old time When he comes up lor a flght. For those who lost their lives at sea We'll breathe a silent prayer; Knowing that iti the great beyond. We'll meet our comrades there. *Sea-Spray' Patrick McCann C. Oslnsld Archibald McGulgan Georga G. Phlfer Warren Mclntyra Winston E. Renny H. C. Mclssac G. E. Shumaker Leo Mannaugh Henry E. Smith Albert MartinelU Pon P. Wing Joaquin Hinlz Dexter WorreU W. P. ODea USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Komelius Olsen Francis J. Bonar C. Barrlneau Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Clifford Briasatt Harold S. Rivera Luis Campos Henri Robin Raymond Dabney Stanley Rodgeri Peter DeVrles John Ruszkieudca Peder Espeseth Edward Seserko Manerto GalUos Leslie E. Simmons Clarence Gardner Nighbert Straton Gorman T. Glaze Woodrow TomUnson Arthur Hiers John P. Trust R. F. Machllnikl Albert Wllhelm James A. Ray Vyrl WiUlams HONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL _ SAVANNAH, GA. Elmer G. Brewer Emigdio Reyes Jack C. Branson WUIie C. Sanders Paul M. Carter Foster B. Shedd Reamer C. Grimes Herman F. Weber Jimmle Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Roscoe Alford Sam W. McDonald ^hn W. Blgwood W. A. G. Marjenhoff Claude Blanks Alexander Martin John P. Brooks Charles Martinez Rqscoe Dearmon Michael Muzlo E. H. Fairbanks William E. Nelson Henry L. Falgout Dominic J. NeweU Evince Fontenot Junest P, Ponson Ben Foster Edwin B. RhOads Earl G. Garberson Trilby Safford Edward T. Glenn Harold P. Scott James C. GUssoa Wade H. Sexton Herbert Grant James H. Shearer Wayno F. Harris Joseph W. Stocker John Hrolenok Nicholas Tala Georga Huber Gerald L. Thaxton James Hudson S. TubervlUe • Robert N. KeUey Ferdinand V. Vigo Edward O. Knapp James S. Ward Antolna Landry James C. WhaUey Edward Lana John F. WUUama Leo Lang Demetrio Zerrado Jacob Zlmmer David McCoUnm SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Cooper -By Sscrforer 'Red' Fink NAME m'-y;- STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE,.. STATE TO AVOID bUPLICATlONt If you •ra an old lubtcriboi ond havo ehanga of addrast, plaato givo your format address balowi ADDRESS ... a.. * • • • • • e •; Z^^NE •.». . v. • a •' . « Sey lookl Ths Fresldent says It's ekay sowl lla]rSS.lfn LOG Seafarer Owns Japanese Cafe Tafbe EdHari Whlla In Yokohama on my last voyage I ran Into Seafarer Max Llpkln wbo has become a permanent fixture In that port He la now operating the Marco Polo cafe restaurant In China­ town's Main Street, 154 Yamaahlta-Cho, In that city. 1 was in the place and can re,sport that It la well-kept, with good food at reasonable prices. In addition, you are alw^ sure Letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOO must- be signed by the writer. Names wilt be withheld upon -request. foot et the hospital be^ Since rve been here they have really trented ma better than a man could expect frctn his own rela­ tives. They got elothes for me-, took care of my luggage, gave me their phone number^ ao that I could call them any time of day or night in ease I ahould naed anything, and made arrangementa to transfer me to the NO PHS hospital, with which I am acquainted. The other men in my ward asked me what I bad on theae guys to get such attention, and when I explained that every member in our Union got the Sisme treatment, they could hardly believe it. / These patients sure think we have a fine outfit, and believe me, BO do I. My bat la off to Tom and Benny for the fine Way they looked after me. E. L. Lane X ir X- More On Change In Pension Rule to find a couple of Isauei of the To the Editor: SEAFARERS LOG at hand. On a motion by Brother J. A. • I wouldn't hesitate to recom­ Leslie at our ship's meeting, the mend the place to any Seafarer crew of the SS Florida State who hits'Yokohama. concurred with suggestioi>j sub­ John Zlerela mitted to the SEAFARERS LOG i ^ 1 by the crew qt the SS Fairport on December 6, 1957, and the Seeks Benefits Alcoa Pioneer on February 28, For Out-Patients 1968, regarding the SIU penTo the Editor: alon. It is true that the SIU has The crew of the SS Florida the best welfare set-up in ttie State wishes to recommend also maritime industry throughout to our SIU Negotiating Comthe world. But something should J mittee that the pension plan be be done for the members on the revised so that the members in beach who can't ship' out be­ good standing can retire with 12 cause they are being treated as years' seatime upon- reaching out-patients. »• the age of 65, regardless of For instance, a brother-pays whether they aro disabled or off a ship, then registers and not. waits for a ship. While doing We also would like the re­ this, he may discover that he quirement of one day's seatime has heart trouble, diabetes, high in the last 90 days to be elimi­ blood pressure, or any kind pf nated as part of the basic sea­ illness for that matter. He might time rule for qualifying a Sea­ also have an accident. farer or his family to receiv* Let's surmise that he hasn't benefits. any maintenance and cure com­ " This Is due to the fact that ing to him in any. manner, shape it is hard sometimes for a ses-*or form. This leaves the b|;other man '>to ship in the 90 days holding the bag, with nothing allpted on a shipping card. We coming from the company or feel also that the extension the ynion. should be for at least six months. Jerome B. Kllgore It is a fact that we all receive . Ship's chairman weekly benefits while in the hospital, providing we meet the ' (Also signed by 33 other creweligibility requirements on sea- members.) time. But when you're an out­ • • • patient declared unfit for duty, To the Editor: and with ho income whatsoever On .our last ship, the SS coming in, it's a tough blow. Afoundrla, the creiw discussed It's also a fact that a member plans for some kind of a direct may borrow money from the retirement plan whereby any Union after he's registered,and man with 12 years' seatime on on the beach for 30 days, but he Sly ships could retire on say ha$ to be fit for duty and ready $1(10 a month. to work. i We appreciate the present I suggest that at the next SIU disability plan, but feel that a agents' conference this signifi­ man should not have to be a cant matter be brought up and cripple'in order to retire. discussed. There should be some All b'.'others who are interkind of compensation for the ested.in this matter should write unfortunate ones who fail In this to the ICG and air their views category. pn it. Joe Penner Meanwhile, regards from Ka­ Mason E.> Nunn rachi and the Alcoa Pegasus. Spider KoroUa (Ed. note: Seafarers and X X X ship's crews seeking informa­ on the $35 weekly SIU injured Seafarer tion diSaUlity-pension are referred Praises SIU Aid to tne'box containing eligibility To the Editor: / , requirements, which has apIt seems a person can get to " peered»in the past several the point where he really appre­ issues of the LOG, and is on ciates what he has. page 5 of this issue. While no 1 was on the Fairland when I change in the basic seatime broke my knee on the dock at requirement of the plan is con­ Tampa. The accident happened templated at present, such mat­ late in the evening, and I didn't ters are constantl}^ being re­ get out of surgery until late at viewed by Union and shipowner night When 1 came to the next representatives on the Joint day, Port Agent Tom Banning board of trustees of the Sea­ and Benny Gonzales were at the farers Welfare Plan.) �• J 'i; Kay M. IMI SEAFARERS ROIIN HOOD (Robin), Aarll 19— Chairman/ L. Mavall; aacralarr, R. bawklna. lomt ditputa ot and baafa. Two maa left Ih hoapttaL Reporta foaaptad. Rawaat battar qoalltp of food and mora dapabla ehlaf cooki mora cooUda ba atorcdi nsa of eonaantratad fruit itilca ba raplacad br canned fruit Juicei. Vote of thanks to delafata for Job well dona under trying condltlona. locks OB all foe'sUs. Cheek Slop chest and msdlcal supplies before sailing. Keep thesAall and pantry clean. April >7—Chairman, C. Parkeiy Secretary, P. Calnan. Letter written to NO regarding penalty charge. Re­ pair list made up. Article mailed to headquarters. Ship's fund $38.28. Some disputed ot. Discussion payoff and transportation vouchers. ROSi KNOT (Suwannee), April SS —Chairman L. Smith; Secretary, H. Christian. Letter submitted by nfety committee to be sent to head­ quarters. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund $10.35. Some Job ahUtlng In few departments. Motion to put In for $2 subsistence If full Issue of linen Is not supplied. Recreation room to be kept clean. Sanitary men to rotate cleaning. Vote of thanks to watches for cleaning messroom at night. Ice box and sugar bowls to be kept clean. eOALINGA HILLS (Watarman), May 1—Chairman, A. Paige; Secretary, A. Bryant. Ons man missed ship in Houston, one replacement—not ac­ cepted by capt. TV set to be raffled off. Ship's fnnd $8; Bosun elected treasurer. Some disputed ot. Need new toaster. , Delegate to see about safety of deck electric machines and also about bavlng . washing machino fixed. Vote of thanks to steward ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), April IS —Chairman, J. Steward; Secretary, K. Kililgrew. . One man logged. Re­ frain from using profane language. Shlp'a fund $1.75. Soma disputed ot. New delegate elected. Need electric unit for heating water, cte. No spitting In water fountain. ' Proper nsa of thermometera streaaed. Need extra bathroom. Thanks to radio op­ erator for good news reports. Need porthole screens In meashalb hat water In showers not working prop­ erly. LOGS and mall received In various porta. Seaman was searched for US money In Turkey. Half of total money found was pocketed by custcma. no receipt given. Crew warned about this practice. DSL NORTR (MM.), March f— Chairman, J. Tudcar; Sacratary, O. Annla. Twa men picked up at Ma. SUp'a fund tltS. New delegate elect­ ed. Motion to donate tlO ta each of twa fIshenneB picked up enroute ta St. Thomas. $25 sent to ex-storekeep­ er ill In hospital. Two men from each dept. to clean up after meetings. Baseball fund—500 pesos spent for flowers to member of Argentine base­ ball team who 'died last voyage. $11.70 spent for bsMball bats: $46.35 spent for bsMballs. Fund now $1$ In red. April 11—Chairman, J. Tucker; Secrotary, H. Crono. SeVorel msu gars flshermen picked up $5 each; captain gave each man $10 and suit of clothes. Two men missed ship In Santos, picked up northbound. Picked up repatriated seaman In BA and gave him $10. Oiie brother left In Santos due to heart trouble—^glven $50. Few LOGS. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and crew for fine co­ operation during trip. Ship's fund $150 after various expenditures. Some disputed ot Involving work done by engineer cadets and 1st assistant doing reefer work. Motion to buy microphone for meetings. Brother' to make donation. Motion to favor pension for older men. Table mo­ tion for next trip until more Informa­ tion la obtained. $2 given to brother for splicing material for movies. Move fund $237. Movies ordered for next trip and some spare parts to be purchased. Won baseball In BA. No money in baseball fund. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), April 27—Chairman, B. Wag­ ner; Secretary E. Hamaty. New dele­ gate elected. Discussion on painting rooms; engine room blowers—too hot In eng. room.' MARORR (Or# Navigation), Fob. 11 —Chairman, D. Stona; Secretary, J. Wiggins. . New delegate elected. Ship's fund $11.02. Mate refused to turn In ot 8-4 watch—to be taken np with patrolman. Report accepted. Nq^ coffee at 0500 in pantry—steward re­ fused to remedy situation. Games to bo purcbaMd with ship's fund. Beef about mate's animosity toward deck crew—^to be taken up with patrol­ man. Motion to have patrolman In­ spect and demand medical supplies. March 9—Chairman Stone; Secre­ tary, ffasa. Shlp'a fund $11.02. Pur­ chased cards and checkerboard. Dele­ gate to Me patrolman about food Sit­ uation—^insufficient supplies. Check door In engine room. Bread to be left eut In pantry. Washing machme to be repaired. New delegate elected. STRIL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), April 27—Chalrmaii, D, Dean; Secretary, H. dirlando. One man left In Panama due to Injury. Few hours disputed ot. Motion to have box made and placed OB second deck for storing pilot ladder. Broken chairs In messhall to be repaired. Garbage to be dumped aft instead of midshlpa. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine chdw and service. LOG All's Well On Seatrain Georgia Those big^ smiles indicate a happy state of affairs on the Seatrain Georgia, which had a big safety streak going at losf reports. Af left, Rodoifo G. Paeheco keeps on eye on things in the engine room while the ship purrs along on her coastwise run. Cordeckmon Knight (right) teems pretty pleased with things at nis end, too. Both photos by Glen Vinson. MASSMAR (Calmar), May 3-^ Chairman, L. Wright; Sacratary, A. DaForost. Wiper getting off at Long Beach. Soma disputed ot. New dele­ gate elected. Discussion on waMilng machlnegl No parts available. Need wringer and agitator. Bosun requests garbage drums be filled one at a time rather than using Mveral. Request changing flavor of cakes and perhaps recipes. Ham once a week for break­ fast not often enough. EVERY SUNDAY DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST KYSKA (Watarmsn), April 10— Chairmen, W. Leffoen; Secretary, J. Danalt. Check stores In Seattle. Re­ pair Mat to be submitted. New fans to be installed. Port hole screens to be checked. ' Garbage and Utter, not to be thrown back ,mldshlp houM. New feeding system now in operation In galley. New steam table InstaUed and food service Improved. RAPHAEL SBMMES (Pan-Atlantic), May 4—Chairman, P. Cathcart; Sec­ retary, R. Vam. Ship's fund $25.' One man mlsMd ship iB- NO. Motion to Umit time to one year aboard SIUSlU-contracted ships. 11 In favor; 1$ against. New delegate elected. Sug­ gestion to change messman's room to port side. Need salt tablet dlspeuMr near drinking fountain. Cots to be Issued and taken care of. Games to bo purchased with ship's' fund. To take up donation for TV at payoff. To Ships In Atlonlic South American and European Waters •vary Sunday, 142$ eMT (lld» AM EST Sundav) • WPK-39, t9SS$ KCf Ships In Caribbean. East Coaat of South America. South Atlantic and East Coast of United Stataa • WFL-45, 15150 KC* Ships In Gulf of Mex­ ico. Caribbean. West Coast of South Amer­ ica. West Co,^ of^ Mexico and US East. Coast • WFK-95, 15700 KC* Shlpg In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), April 27—Chairman, R. Hunt; Socratary, P. Quinlayo. Beef about chief mate unwilUng- to issue hospital passei to crew members for treatment. Ship's fund $14. Few. hours disputed ot. To order wlndchutes and screens for crew's quarters. Washing machlna to be repaired. Inquire if crew wlU get delayed sailing time In Djakarta. Men who were logged to be turned over to patrolman. Nq fresh milk In Manila and Singapore. No launch Mrvice While ship in Songkhla port. Inquire Why sea watches were broken. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), April BEAUREGARD (Waterman), May 4 4—Chairman, J. Phlpps; Sacratary, E. Laws.' Capt. to give copy of logs. —Chairman. O. Rayner; Secretary. E. Ray. Ship will pay off Wed. Re­ Question re; medical aid for messpair list to be made up. Messroom man. Some disputed ot, Discussion re­ dooir to be repaired. Ebigine room garding administering asperln for doora to ba fixed. Bathroom to be any ailment. Ship to be fumigated kept clean. Something.Mto be done whilo in shipyard. Discussion about about rusty water. Wash water to steward issuing stores one at a time.' be brought to patrolman's attention. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DeleVote .of thanks to seward dept. for "gates to handle beefs at payoff. • — . fine food and service. VAKA (Watarman), Fab. 2fr-Chalrman, W. Burke; Sacratary, H. PaterAMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), son, New delegate elected. Ship's May 3—Chairman, P. WhHiew; Sec­ fund retary, R. Graf. Repair list to be April $14.55. 5—Chslrmsn, B. Smith; Sserepresented at each port of call until H. Bferrlng. Ship's fnnd $14.95. aU repairs are completed. Smooth tary, New treasurer engine delegate payoff In NY. Many repairs _made. elected. Koreanand to be Any members paying off to give cap­ kept out of crew'sstevedores Should tain adequate notice. To check Okin­ have life Jackets on quarters; hand In launch, awa address for voyage. Beefs to be serve riilp It not provided. More taken to delegates. Welfare cards are available aboard abip. Few hours quiet to be observed at meal' time. disputed, ot. Robin Line beef discus- A April 27—Chairman W. Burke; Sec­ ' sed. Vote of thanks to all hands retary, H. Blerrlng. One man for remaining aboard Robin ships, assur­ missing one day's work In Korea. To ing certification of seven-ship fleet. see iaptain about US currency and Bigger and belter lockers requested checks in foreign porta. Ship's fund ! for unleensed foc'sles. Company to $13.55. Some disputed "ot. Report furnish fan for each fcc'sle. Proper accepted. Repair list to be turned attire to bo worn In messhall at all in. Clock la messhall to be ojiecked times. for accuracy. itetiiiB cups and glasses to. pantry. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Jan. 24 DEL MUNDO (MlU.), April 4— —Chairman, W. Itball; Socrotary X. Chlng. . New washing machihs to be Chairman, E. Arnot; Sacratary, L. put aboard In NY. Slop Chest will Franklin. Few miner beefs. Few log­ bo completely supplied with tho ex­ gings. Somo disputed ot. See patrol­ ception of clothes. New ddegato man about lifeboat not being In good elected. Ship's fund $38.2$. Soma e^ditloB 'and unseaworthy. Need disputed ot. To install i^ylindqy typo new washing |[\%ctiiBe. . Pace nrictcaa Del Santos Rescues 5 Shipwreck Survivors A sharp-eyed helmsman and snappy maneuvering by th« Del Santos produced the rescue of five shipwrecked seamen off the Brazilian coast. The survivors had b^n drifting along for 20 hours on an improvised'* . skiff after quitting their own West Indies where another Delta vessel'. ship, the cruise liner Del Norte, Caught by • heavy squall two days out of Belem with a load of lumber for the port of Tutoia, they abandoned the sailing ship Rio Alto after foundering along the coast. All five remained for almost a day floating on their Jury-rigged craft until sighted by the Del Santos. Major credit for the rescue, ac­ cording to ship's delegate Thomas A. Pradat, be­ longs to John M. rujague, who was on the wheel. After sighting the men despite the heavy seas, Tujague notified the skipper, who was In the wheelhouse at the time. Tujague This set things in motion for a bull's-eye with the heavingjine by bosun Bubba Biehl, who "made a perfect throw . . . straddling the half-submerged skiff ... and the men were soon brought aboard." Capt. E. A. Miller of the Del Santos praised the calmness of the survivors at the end of their ordeal and told newsmen later: "To be able to bring them aboard, I had to make the sharpest curve of my life at sea because they were at the poop Of my vessel when I per­ ceived the survivors." Two weeks ago. the LOG re­ ported a similar incident from the picked up two fishermen who had been drifting helplessly for six days on short rations. Skipper Naps —Finds PhiUy Pretty Silly -«r| J The inspirational qualities of the "City of Brotherly Love" apparently weren't enough to move the skipper of the Seamar recently, so he went to bed on arrival. However, the crew was somewhat put out since It was a Saturday, some men wanted to go home and there had been no draw. Finally, by evening, the captain was suffi­ ciently rested to put out a draw, but this was too late in many cases. On the Oceanstar, the problem with draws is just the reverse. Liis, ing up to the general overseas im­ pression of Americans as "the filthy rich" who have money to bum, crewmembers find them­ selves plagued with $100 and $50 bills when they go ashore. Every­ body would be much happier if the skipper gave out smaller bills so that a guy wouldn't have to change fifty every time he wanted a beer. Meanwhile, MTD Round-the-World Broadcasts continue ... Every Sunday. 191S GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) I WCO-13$2$ KC* Europe and No. America - WCO-1490S.$ KC* East Coast So. America WCO-a24$7 KC* West Coast So. America fevtry Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15407 KC* Australia WMM S1-11037.S Northwest Faelfle MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-GiO •I Whatever else there may be, food is no problem on the Seamar, 4ic^rding to Calvin D. Mo|Tis. He named chief cook J. Koierski (left) for special praise, ond hod more of the same for 3rd cook Andrew Biangton center] and baktor E. L Poe. The ship wofi^ fost:lff. Newport, Oregon, and due to iop ^ in Longview CMid �...» fag* renrtcMi Busy Doings On Dei iMonte If • SEAFARERS LOG SIU SAIX DMCtORY SIU, A&G District •••'f BALTIHORB Ul* K. Biatlmore St Earl Sheppard. Agant EAatern 7-4900 BOSTON.... ...376 Stata St. Samea Nwataan. Agent Richmond 3-0140 HOUSTON 4303 Canal St. Robert MaHhewa. Agent Capital 3-40891 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clatka, Agent ' HEmlock 6-8744 HOBILB 1 South Lawrence S;.. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 3-17M MORGAN CITY 913 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 3196 NEW ORLEANS. ... 833 BienvlUe St. Lindsey WUllanub Agent Tulane 8636 IHEW YORK 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 94600 NORFOLK 137-139 Bank St. J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 3-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1638 PUERTA do TIERRA PR 101 PeUyo Sal CoUa. Agent Phone 3-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 480 Harrison St. Marty BrelthoH. Agent Douglas 3-S47S SAVANNAH .3 Abercom St. E. B. McAttley.' Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 3505 1st Ave, Jeff Gillette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agedt '' Phone 3-1333 WILMINGTON. CalU ... 805 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Teriuiual 4-3874, HEADQUARTERS....678 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J, AlKlna. Deck W. HaU. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews; JolntE Mooney. Std. J. Volplan. Joint r /5H:. r-'•- •tfi r. -; M:' f .;• • -.' ir:- SUP HONOLULU A. • 18 Merchant St. ' i Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND .311 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Hacdonald Ave. - BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCTSCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEIATTLE2505 Ist Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 94165 • Great Lakes District •• On the 1^1 Monte (top, I to r), Butch Sikes. E. Lane, Jimmy Long, Pete Petnch and Tommy Tucker help chief cook Harry ^esberl^ and chief engineer Esquerre celebrate their birthdays. That's Howard Menz in front. In bottom photo. Skinny Wells, Chuck Cocek, jimmy McCollum and 2nd assistant Bill Denice grab the glory with Ed Rogg's catch on the West African run, sinfce Rogg was busy taking the pictures. Wells sent them in. LOG-A-RHYTHM: ll My Woman's Love .By JOHN F. WUNDERLICH There is nothing like my woman's Though I'm a bear when toe embrace. love. To keep me warm on a stormy Soft as lips Are her fingertips night: My face caress. There is nothing like my woman's She does no less love Than my lonely past erase. To keep the home fires burning bright. A lingering kiss. My woman's love has abundant Just meant for this: strength. - To dry my tears. It is like the roaring seas; Chase away my fears; But can also be like the gentle I can plot my course by its light - touch Of a cooling tropic breeze. There is nothing like my woman's A tender smile, . smile. To bring one in return on my AUthe while •She patiently waits lonely face; There is nothing like her .quick And trusts in fate; response A love that can never cease. May tS, im ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone; 7134 BUFFALO. NY....' 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 39 St. MAln 14147 EIVER ROUGE ..10325 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18..Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH ^ 63i W. Superior St. Phone: Randilph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICARO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-3410 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S .....13814 HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL.......634 St James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM., 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3321 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO,-Ontario ^ King St. E. EMplre 44719 VICTORIA. BC....,.617M Co^oWlnt^ VANCOUVER. EC 398 Main St. Pacific 3466 SYDNEY. NS..... 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLB. Quobeo 30 Elgin St. Phone: 845 THOROLD, Ontario 53 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3303 QUEBEC 8ault-an-MateIot Quebeo Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St NB OX 3-5431 'Tell It to the Iioj? AsksOT'For Handling lioxes To tire Editor: A9 you know, the Bull Line ships are now carrying these heavy cargo containers as deck cargo. As a result, we have Jto rig the Jumbo boom and a dou­ ble perch for loading and dis­ charging these big boxes three to four times daily In port. This now means a. lot of add­ ed work for the deck depart­ ment on these ships, as on the Elizabeth, when I shipped asviA dayman during the last trijp. Y feel that handling these boxes should be made overtime work In the next agreement, as this is outside of routine work for the department. MarceUno SanUago . aignlng on again whdn .the arti­ cles are up. -Enclosed is ajetter from our captain to all hands. We thought it was a very nice comiHiment to. -US and shows wnat kind of crew we have on here. . Well, news Is^hort down here .with the exception that we ciwi say that Recife, Brazil, is a fine place for seamen, if you know what I mean. W. D. Herrlngton Ship's reporter * * e • (Ed. note: Below is the letter from Ri H. Dane, master of the 1837.) , "To All Hands: "I regret that I've not time to type a formal Idtter as it is an­ ticipated we will be transferred on the 18th and there is much 4. i 4> to do in the meantime. I want to taki^ this opportunity to thank Calls Del Mar ebch and every one of you for Grew Top-Notch your outstanding conduct and attention to duty while aboard'' To the Editor: I would like to express my the 1837. "As you've beard many times, thanks and appreciation to the steward department, the officers the crew makes the ship. In my and the rest of the-trew of -the opinion, you made this a good Del Mar for the fine treatment one. You hav6 been a credit to I received jwhile making two yourselves, your' union and the trips as waiter aboard that ship. operation. I must say it was a wonderful "I sincerely hope that the next experience to work with a swell ship affords you more in the bunch of men. way of comfort and living conI certainly appreciate all the ditions than is possible on cooperation agd courtesy ex­ here." tended by all hands, including 4 4) 4) the^ chief steward, the second steward, the chef, the cl\ief pan­ Welfare Gives tryman add the chief baker Stork A Lift among others. They certainlyshowed me the true spirit of To the Editor: I would like to offer my SIU men. John W. Clark. appreciation to the Welfare Department of the Seafarers' 4- 4> 4> International Union for its aid Oldiimer Lauds while my husband was in the New Orleans hospital. Pension Assist When our baby girl w)is born, To the Editor: the Welfare Department really I have just received my first pension check. I would like to took over and saw us through time. Special thanks thank the Union for its prompt­ ato difficult all those who made things ness In processing my case. so much easier for us. I' would like to add that Mrs. Charles L. Terry without the SIU and its con­ 4 4 4 stant gains for -seamen; I would not be able to enjoy the Lauds Rotterdam rest of my life in such ease. Thanks to the SIU and its Seamen's Aide officials for the best in the To the Editor: maritime industry. The entire crew of the SS An­ Mark Plummer drew Jackson wishes to convey t t . Its most heartfelt thanks to Isa­ dora Frankel, the seaman's club Suwannee Ship representative for American In Good Shape seamen in Rotterdam, Holland, for being very helpful to us. To the Editor: He saw to it that we were Working on a seniority basis, most of the men on here are taken care of while in fhe city, being transferred to a Knot ship 'arranged tours and showed in upon arrival in-Recife' on the every respect good friendship 1837, one of the Suwannee that made us feel at home. This Steamship Company vessels. kindness was not for this ship This will mean little more alone, but for all American sea­ room, and somewhat better liv­ men. We wish to say again our sincere thanks to. him and wish ing conditions. All in all, everyone seems well him good luck. Pablo P. Lopei satisfied and we all get along Leo D. Bums together, which means a lot pn Gordon Bell one of these small ships, 17^ Martin Sierra feet overall. In fact, spme like SIU delegates it so well they are talking about a-*'.:. - �May 23. 1958 PresidentTo Decide Fate Of Liner Bill SEAFARERS :-h- LOG Pace Flfteea Father And Son Visit *n»« deaths of the follotoing Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death henefii is being paid to their benefidaries. • Andrew Harvilla, 40: Brother Harviila died April 28, 1958, in the USPHS hospital in San Francisco, California. Death was caused by a heart ajlment. He became a full member of the Union on April 29, 1947, and sailed in the deck - '' / departmen t. Brother Harvilla is survived by Mary Harvilla of Franklinboro, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, department. Brother Bennett is survived by Betty Lou Briggs of Savannah, Ga. WASHINGTON—President Eis­ • 4» 4" 4 enhower has Indicated that he vyill - Leland E. Ashley, 39: A heart make the final decision as to ailment caused the death of Brother whether or not two superliners, Ashley on Sep­ one for United States Lines and tember 20, 1957, one for American President Lines, in Galveston; will be constructed under special Texas. He be­ legislation exempting them from came a full mem­ limitations of the 1936 Merchant ber of the Union Marine Act. on March \ 11, A bill to that effect has been i953, and .sailed passed by the House of Represen­ in the engine detatives and has the support of pm-tment. Broth­ many members of the Senate Iner Ashley is sur­ ;terstate and Foreign Commerce 4 aj a> vived by his children, Leland and j committee. It is opposed by the Earl Spear, 59: A heart ailment Margerie Ashley, of Colfax, Cali­ I Commerce Department because it caused the death of Brother Spear fornia, Burial took place in Olean­ I provides for larger construction 'on March 13, der Cemetery. • subsidies than normally alk^wed 1958, in Largo, under the 1036 Act. Florida. He be­ . The bill would give US Lines a came a full mem­ fixed price of $47 million, ($37 Future Ivy-league star Richard John Kaust is photographed while ber of the Union million plus the liner America, or on a sight-seeing tour of the SlU hall in New York with his father, on December 21, permission to transfer the Amer­ Seafarer C. A. Kaust. While not positive just when he will start 1940, and sailed ica to a foreign .flag) on a ship in the steward playing, Richard is sure of the school. costing approximately $130 million department. to build. , Brother Spear The APL ship would cost the A total to $800 in maternity was buried in company a minimum of 45 per­ Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, benefits has been paid to the cent of the domestic construction Seafarers' families listed be­ Safety Harbor, Florida. cost, or $34 million, whichever is low for the birth of four greater, as compared to the abso­ children. Total maternity bene­ lute flat price offered US Lines. Walter WojciechowskI, 49: fit payments now stand at CHICAGO—A Federal District, court judge has extended Brother Wojciechowski died on With no minimum construction $639,8()0 from the start of the cost figure chargeable to US Lines, indefinitely the order prohibiting members of the Masters, April 9, 1958, in Baltimore, Mary­ plan in April 1, 1952. it would undoubtedly wind up pay­ Mates and Pilots union from picketing foreign flag vessels land. He became a.full member of Photographs and informa­ ing far less than 45 percent. the Union on August 1, 1946, and tion about the new arrivals is using the Great Lakes without sailed in the steward department. eign-flag vessels using the Great Burial took place in St. Stanislaus welcomed by the LOG. Send a licensed pilot aboard. all details to the editor. Photos Lakes without pilots aboard are a wiU be .returned after use. The foreign-flag operators hazard to navigation. Proof of this Cemetery, Baltimore, Md. * it it obtained the original order on May was seen in the reports that two Ralph Casanova Collier, born 2 after the lines, set up by the vessels, both without pilots, ran Thomas-B. Tomlin, 66: On Au­ MM&P, tied up their vessels be­ aground in the first few weeks of gust 10, 1957, Brother Tomlin died April 5, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph Collier, Mobile, Ala. cause longshoremen refused to the navigation season on the Lakes. from a lung ail­ (Continued from page 7) 4 4* 4 cross them. Up until now, it has been op­ ment in Balti­ comers with no..seniority in the in­ Phyllis Anita, House, born Judge Philip Sullivan said he more, Maryland. tional for foreign-flag ships to use dustry at all—^than the NMU has April 19, 1958, to Seafarer and been shipping in the second highest was extending the order Indefinite­ pilots throughout the Great Lakes He became a full ly pending a hearing on his Juris­ area. Mrs. Hubert H, House, Mobile, member of the of its four seniority groups. Ala. Union on Aprii The NMU's plight derives in part diction in the case and the status of the pilot group as a labor union 18, 1947, and 4 4 4 from its mismanagement of its within the meaning of the Nation­ sailed in the stew­ Emilia Quinones, born April 25, seniority set-up. Instead of provid­ ard department. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nemeing an orderly procedure for the al Labor Relations Act. The MM&P contends that forBrother Tomlin 'sio Quinones, Ponce, Playa, PR. establishment of top seniority, the is survived by his Who said a woman's face is NMU first opened its books to all 4 4 4 cousin, Bert Harmer. Burial took her fortune? comers, then established that any­ Charles Wedge worth Jr., born place in Memorial Cemetery, Mo­ For Mrs. Marie Adams Musto, body who had spent any time on an April 26, 1958, to Seafarer and bile, Alabama. a passenger aboard the transNMU ship between June 1 and Mrs. Charles K. Wedgeworth, Pacific liner President Wilson, $• it . • December 1,1953, could qualify for Gulfport, Miss. her girdle was her fortune—she top seniority. It said nothing about John R. Small, 45: On April 4, kept $40,000 worth of jewelry in them having to have sailed regu­ a pouch fastened to it—that is, 1958, Brother Small died from a larly since then. until she threw the garment circulatory ailment. He became a Since that six-month period was away without removing its con­ full member of the Union on Sep­ one of extremely busy shipping, tember 4, 1947, and sailed in the tents. the NMU top seniority group has steward department. Brother Small Mrs. Musto said in a report Back in possession of their local been flooded with large numbers was buried in Forest Lawn Ceme­ filed with the ship's purser that of seamen who were temporary union headquarters, the executive tery, Norfolk, Va. fill-ins during the Korean War and board members of Local 88, Mas­ she discarded the girdle in a it 4" it wasfr basket, but forgot to take had sailed irregularly or not at. all ters, Mates and Pilots will offer Charlie Cook out its contents. A steward Robert Bennett, 39: On March 3, since then. In addition, NMU mem­ selections for president pro tern emptied the basket overboard Contact Roger Beroud at 7637 1958, Brothel* Bennett died from bers have complained of the man­ and trustee pro tem to the mem­ thb same day. Five diamond Parkview Road, Highland Park, a heart ailment on board the Brad­ ner in which top seniority ratings bership of the union at a general rings and a diamond-studded ford Island. He became a -full Upper Darby, Pa. have been obtained on the basis of membership meeting. May 28. wrist watch become King Nep­ member of the Union on December Broke Up Session recommendations from ships' crews 4 4 4 15, 1938, and sailed in the deck and Approval by a shoreside NMU It was sit just such a meeting on tune's property. Richard F. Ransome 4committee. March 12 that an insurgent group Please write or call your mother The SIU's class A seniority group seized/control of the property of at PO Box 159, Wheatland, Calif., consists solely of men who have the local union after breaking up a Neptune 3-2748. been shipping regularly .every year session at which the membership 4 4 4 since before the Korean War, plus was to act on the selection of a those men who have a minimum of president pro tem. The rump group Arthur Smith 90 days seatime each year for eight was ordered to return the local Please get in touch with Larry consecutive years—in other words, union's property to the officers by Tefft at SIU headquarters, 675 the professionals of the industry. a State Supreme Court decision Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Under the circumstances, it is no and the original officers are again 4 4. 4 wonder that Curran, who is in the back in possession. Iain A. McLaren iniddle of a hot election fight with For the time being, shipping con­ dn opposition group, is attempting tinues to be conducted at tempo­ Your father, Archibald Mc­ to foist the blame for his own rary offices at 225 Lafayette Street Laren, is anxious to contact you Shortcomings on the SIU. The ship­ opened-by the international union about a very urgent matter. His ping figures also explain Curran's trustee. Captain Roy D. Lurvey, address Is 60 Barfillan Drive, desperation in raiding the Robin who was named to oversee the af­ Glasgow S, W2 Scotland. Line, the Rion and other SIU- fairs of the New York, local union. 4 4 4 .V manned ships. Curran is hopeful Once the meaibership of Local 88 Manuel SaucheS • that by screaming at the SIU he acts upon selection for temporary can distract the NMU'menibership president and trustee it is deemed Get in touch with May Sharplei from his failure io provide any. likely that the international frustee at 824 W. 56th St., Miami, Jia., able d^ee'9Mob «e|imity. ydlL,)yind u - w..ii ^ • ' *^^1 SIU BABY ABBIVALS Judge Extends Picket Ban Against Ct. Lakes Pilots Why Curran Raps SlU Her Fortune Was Her Girdle Mates To Meet On Ofticials PORTO'CALL .|216 E-SMTiMaS 'i �No. 11 Vol. XX SIL4FAIUSRS«L06 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • t:y' ' w: Mint Probe of GSA Anti-'50-50' Bias fc ITF Backs SIO Stand On SMpping WASHINGTON—Testimony at closed-door hearir^s of House Appropriations Subcommittee again pointed up the varying interpretations of the "50-50" law working to. the LONDON—In its semi-monthly detriment of the US shipping"^ publication "Press Report," the foreign-flag vessels. Tht law is Industry. International Transportworkers' actually supposed to accomplish Disclosure of the record in­ the reverse in favor of American Federation has cited in fulf the dicated a "full-dress hearing" by ships, so that they can get at least SIU's criticism of the US Govern­ the House Merchant Marine Com­ half of the cargoes. ment for being the only major mittee is in the offtng on the ap­ maritime power at the United Na­ At the hearing. Rep. John Shel­ plication of "50-50" to cargo move­ tions Conference on the Law of the ments handled by different Gov­ ley (D-Calif.) caUed attention to Sea to oppose ^sanctions against complaints from several Americanernment agencies. The role of the "runaway" fleets. operators that GSA was "box­ General Services Administration is flag The article appeared in the ing them out" and using "all sorts expected to come under particular of subterfuges and sharp-angle SEAFARERS LOG of April 11, fire. 1958. It reported that the US finds shading" to freeze out US ships. GSA has apparently had free He noted that this was done even itself in the embarrassing positUpa rein in interpreting the law to in cases where US-flag ships were' Marino Firomon'i Union mombors In Bahlmoro gathor in SIU of. supporting .these foreign-flag eafoioria for cup of {ava with Seafarer Harry (The Harto) Muehos mean that "at least" SO percent of available and coul^ handle the vessels over the opposition of its all Government cargoes must go on cargo at $2.50 per ton less than Iwith cap.) MfOW men are (I to r) Poto Ootai, Poto Potonon, R. closest allies at a, time when there is grave concern over the interna-, Robinson, Blackio Rivers. Firemen share SIU hoN in Maryland the foreign tramps. tional shipping slump which has port. •Ne Control' been aggravated by the growth of Ben H. Gulll of the Federal cut-rate runaway fleets. Maritime Board affirmed this sit­ The ITF heartly agreed with uation and the fact that "we (the the LOG where it said: "In effect, FMB) have absolutely no control the US has encouraged and sus­ over what the various agencies give tained a hugh scab aparatus to un­ the tramp v^sels, the imer vessels dermine its own fleets and those or the tankers." Guill added that of its allies. This is why the Sea­ GSA appeared to be splitting hairs farers International Union of North on the question, assuring in every WASHINGTON—Ships designed primarily for tourist travel America, the AFL-CIO Maritime should get special consideration in obtaining Federal subsidies instance that foreign ships got an Trades Department, the Interna­ exact split with American-flag ves­ for liner construction,, according tp a report Just forwarded tional Transport. Workrs' Federa­ SAN FRANCISCO—Acting on a sels. to Congress by the President. tion and. other maritime labor or­ resolution submitted by the SIU The split is even maintained to style food) one way via the North The recommendation for ganizations of the free world havePacific District, the San Francisco assure that foreign tramps get the Atlantic." This apparently'^referred vigtorousiy opposed the US transfer Labor Council has gone on record same share as American tramps "adequate air and sea trans­ to proposals by hotelman H. B. policy since World War..II." to ask Congress to amend the Wid- before US liner vessels get any. portation to meet the mountmg de­ Cantor for two super-liners of this mands of the moderate-income Tied Up Rnnaway ter-McCarran Act to allow more The board member agreed that tie type, which are backed by two bills tourist" was featured in a special leeway to seamen who have made determination of -what ships get The ITF anti-runaway campaign an honest effort to get American the cargoes^shouid be put in the report en ways of promoting inter­ already introduced ih the House. gained • victory when thb Federa­ national travel. It was prepared "Similar proposals have been tion successfully tied up a LiberiancitzensMp for a number of years, but were barred by the passage of hands of Maritime, instead of being by Clarence B. Randall, special, as­ made for large deluxe liners which flag vessel in Helsinki. Ber Spanish spread, among various non-Mari­ sistant to the President. would cost the same but would pro­ the act. time agencies. vide tourist accommodations for owners had refused to comply with Long neglected by the US ship The resolution, proposed by the only about 25 percent of their the minimum wages and eonditious Sailors Union of the Pacific, the That way, it is felt there will be operators, the tourist trade has 2,000-passenger capacity," the re­ set by the ITF. Marine Cooks and Stewards Union more concern for the needs of US- been dominated by foreign ship port continued. "It is argued that When the owners turned down, and the Marine Firemens Union, flag ships in handing out "50-50" lines sin<?e the war, in the face of Government subsidy is justified on the ITF's request for « minimum heavy demands for this type of asks for consideration in the case cargoes. agreement, all'servicci^ on the pgrt defense grounds and, on of, of alien seamen who have bee^ Just reieased, the testimony on service. The flrst US entry ip tour­ national transport workers' un­ this basis, thb super tourist liner ionsFinnish cleared by the US Coast Guard for April 18 was at an Appropriations ist-class service in 20 years, Amer­ convertibility were withdrawn. The ban .on factor appears to the vessel, the Bodoro, many years and are working on US hearing on the 1959 Department of ican Banner Lines' SS Atlantic, is troopship purposes admir­ an announcement by thefollowed vessels, but because of their na­ Commerce I^udget. Funds for the scheduled to go into service June serve unions ably." tionality or some other factor, are Maritime Atoinistration and Fed­ 11. that their members, would not Work ' Randall added: "If Government any vessel which operated under a barred by the Walter-McCarran eral Maritime Board are in the The report noted few. "flrm Act from receiving US citizenship. Commerce budget. plans" for new US passenger ves­ subsidies are to be granted, how­ flag of convenience, and. failed to Many of these seamen served on sels, . "particularly in toudst-class ever, I reeominend that the Marl- observe the wages, and social secu­ US ships throughout World War II, accommodations. Not only does it time Board consider the extent of rity conditions laid down by tho but because they are from coun­ appear that our transportation sys­ additional toorlst capacity to be ITF. tries now under Communist domin­ tem will in the future be hard put provided as a factor in granting as­ As a result ..of the boycott, the. ation, cannot apply for citizenship ship's owners agreed to tha mini­ to meet the demand but there is sistance for liner constmctiog." under the act. The resolution reads already great. pressure on existing Other portions of the report mum scales set by the ITF, which dealt with modernizing customs, are those used by the Bi:itish Na- ' as follows: tourist-class accommodations. Unfairly Denied Citizenship "Space is sold far hi.adyance,'*' quarantine, visa and passport con­ tioqal Maritime Board. An AB on trols, encouraging investments in the Bodoro, who previously was "Whereas, many seamen under SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping in and in peak seasons sonie carriers hotels abroad to accommodate paid approximately . 14 pounds this port for the past period has offer only a waiting list for can­ the Walter-McCarran Act have travelers, realistic US efforts to en­ (.^39.20) a month, will now receive continued to be slow as was ex­ celed accommodations. A real been denied citzenship even courage trayel not only by Ameri­ from 31 pounds, 10 shillings, to 35 pected, and from current mdicaproblem exists, therefore, with re­ though they were on the ver.ge of receivng citizenship when this act tions will continue to be so. Only spect to providing transportation cans but also by nationals of other pounds, 15 . shillings ($85.41$100110) a month. one ship. City of Alma, (Water­ for the rapidly growing number of countries and similar items. was passed, and "Whereas, many of oim members man), paid off, and two. City of international travelers of the mod­ who sailed during World War II Alma and Ocean Evelyn (Ocean erate Income group," it pointed out. and for many years on American- Transport), signed on crews. flag ships are from countries now A total of' eighL ships were In It praised , "provocative pro­ controlled by the Communist gov­ transit: Seamar and Massmar'(CaI- posals" by some US shipping Inter­ ernments and it is impossible for mar). Steel Architect and Steel ests "to tap the mass travel market them to be deported or for them to Worker (Isthmian), City of Alma, by drastic fare reductions. They A reduction in shipboard accidents during 1957 has been return on their own v(fliton, and Citrus backer and Yaka (Water­ would build pasenger vessels to "Whereas, all of our members man) and the Ames Victory (Vic­ carry from 6,000 to. 9,000 passen­ announced .by' the SlU-contracted Isthmian Steamship Com­ are. screened by'the United States tory Carriers), gers at $50 fares (plus cafeteria- pany. . According to figures released by the company in' its Safety Bulletin," the total-f — Coast Guard and iound to be gopd security risks, therefore eliminat­ number of shipboalrd accidents while booking some 732 voyage ing any possibilty of these mem­ dropped from 306 in 1956 to days, had peifMt accident-free rec­ Stay Put For idle Pay bers being subversive, either Com­ 287 last year. ords. • ^. munist or Fascist, Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while While there was aq increase in The deck departments showed •''Hn "Therefore be It resolved that on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid the number of disabling injur­ the greatest number of injuries for the Labor Council, assembled May changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re- . ies, ^or -lo^-time accidents, they the year. But they too cut their 2, 1958, go on record to ask our ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already - were offset by the drop in total totals; to 153 accidents. In the representatives in Washington, I)C, experienced.interruptions of from three.tos Ave-weeks in getting!^ accidents.. By departments, the order of standing,. the Steel Ar-to amend the WalterrMcCarran Act their next check after they notified the state unemployment: black gang turned in the best rec­ tisan led the fleet with a $9.76 to give seamen who made an honest offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address.; ord for the jcear, cutting accidents rating While the Steel King w^s a attempt to get citMhship papers An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing; front 97 In 1956 to 77* in 1957. close seeSnd with a 94,98. Botbi over a -period of years mwe lee­ considerable hardship to the men involved. The galley crews on the (Steel vessels had four accidents, three way under this act" Director ; and the Steer Navigator, of th^m disabling/ during the year. Back Alien Seamen On Citizenship U.^' -^. Firemen's Coffeetime in Baltimore More US Aid Urged For Tourist Liners Frisco Bumping Along In Low l;r-'.'; Prop; Was Tpits In 'SJ - ' ' d � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 23, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIGHT RR BILL AS THREAT TO SHIPS HOUSE BODY ADSS TO SUBSIDIES ILO MEETING SEEKS HIGHER STANDARDS ON WORLD’S SHIPS FIGHT RAIL BILL THREAT TO SHIPS HOUSE BODY CLEARS WAY FOR BROADER SUBSIDY PROGRAM RAIL COMBINE’S PROGRAM: STARVE OUT ALL SHIPPING MORSE ‘CLARIFIES’ BLAST: RUNAWAYS OKAY AFTER ALL ONASSIS BUILDS RUNAWAY; MUM ON US SUPERSHIP WHY CURRAN ATTACKS SIU ENG’RS WIN RUNAWAY ‘INSURANCE’ CALIF. ‘WRECK’ DRIVE RECRUITS NEW SUPPORT POSTPONE CS REFINERY STRIKE SEEK SPECIAL ANTI-TRUST RULE ON SHIPPING MERGER SHIP ATTACKS TO CONTINUE IN INDONESIA DEL SANTOS RESCUES 5 SHIPWRECK SURVIVORS PRESIDENT TO DECIDE FATE OF LINER BILL JUDGE EXTENDS PICKET BAN AGAINST GT. LAKES PILOTS HINT PROBE OF GSA ANTI-’50-50’ BIAS BACK ALIEN SEAMEN ON CITIZENSHIP MORE US AID URGED FOR TOURIST LINERS ITF BACKS SIU STAND ON SHIPPING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/23/1958 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. XX, No. 11 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1275402f0fc9aa401e256f9134b50c1c.PDF 7bb6771a40a59fe51b595049153bb888 PDF Text Text I -. 7'^ •'' -- SEAFASERSALOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SiAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 1?^ . "-M }'•• "•-•5 " ' -i story On Page S « » '• •, -i S". Story On Page 3 Crew SS Atlantic; SiU Wins Majority ' 1 ,;3 Story On Page 2 - *. If 'fi- ifE- liv" Six-month sat^ty record on SIU- satety rays, manned Steel King pays off. Capt. Kauserud (right) presents $250 company award to ship's committeemen (1 to r) R. Graham, H. Rogge, ship's dele­ gate "Curly" Nielsen and D. Fry. Man New Liner. Successful applicants for jobs on American Banner Line's SS At­ lantic pack ferry heading to the ship at Alabama State Drydock in Mobile. Among Seafarers who made jobs (in foreground, 1 to r) were stewardesses Fanny Maire iand Mary Veard, and AI Romero, G. Bloeman, Jack Dolan and Cliff Dammeyer. The ship arrived in New York yesterday for maiden voyage on June 11. She will run to Belgium and Holland and carry 900 passengers. (Story on Page 2.) First SIU mart to Use SIU free ej^glass benefit, re­ tired oldtimer Joseph Malonn (left) gets new specs checked out by Dr. E. Carson at Union Optical Plan office in New Pro^am began on June 1 and prov^es eyeglasses Gefs Free Glasses. ((Ster^ ott Page 3.)' •'*VY }'T �SEAfARERS LOG jf-e Modified RR Bill Still A Theat To Maritime Industry lU'i • W^'l')' Ife-- m hi-" ••V • f;: . pi f *'ri~''.. hi • ij'r- :|;' il ' • fe;' •fe: ji?" • V" f,-; 3,: iU'ly 'ihi . WASHINGTON —Strong protests by maritime ^oups sparked changes In the language of a key railroad bill last week, but its potential danger to coastwlses, and intercoastal shipping remains largely in--^ by the carrier or carriers to which tact. . The revised wording in the the rate is applicable." It then goes on to state: "Rates bill reported out by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee by a carrier shall not be held up would still give the railroads all to a particular level to protect the the leeway they need to kill off traffic of any other mode of transcompeting water carriers by the portatioii, idving duo considera­ same selective rate-cutting methods tion to the objectives of the na­ SS Atlantic waits In Alabama Stahs Drydock, Mobile, while crew is htriKl. Ship arrived in New tional transportation poUey . . they've been using for years. York last night to get ready for li^Iden voyage, June 11. However, Sen, Warren G. MagEnds 'Watchdog' Role nuson, committee chairman, in­ In essence, thus this would re­ dicated there would still be some move the ICC as the "watchdog" amendments from the Senate floor over rail freight rates in competi and that the bill was expedited out tive situations. Under present law, of committee to speed up action on ICC is required to maintain a It. The measure, S-3778, introduc­ the differential between the lower ed by Sen. George Smathers of rates of water carriers and those Florida, is designed to provide of the railroads. The amended special relief for the nation's rail­ section generally upholds this roads in their flnancial difficulties. view in one part and then reverses The first American-fiag all-toOrist »hip to enter the transatlantic trade, the SS Atlantic, Cuts ICC Powers arrived in New York late yesterday to make final preparations lot her maiden voyaj itself in the other. to the Low Countries on June 11. The IAtlantic left Mobile over the we^end after The principal objection to the Shipping companies crucially af­ bill by the SIU, the AiTL-CIO Mari­ fected by the outcome of the de­ ing on the bulk of her 317time Trades Department and in­ bate ov«r section S are Pan-Atlan­ man crew in that port. In Alabama State Drydock In Mobile tlon. Cbhsequently, interviews of dustry representatives concerns tic and Seatrain Lines, the last the competition for positions ror last-minute minor modifica­ spplicsnti for meet unlicensed Jobs section 5, which, as originally two US-flag operators in the coast­ aboard the vessel, the SIU ob­ tions. were conducted in Mobile. The written, would have stripped the wise trade. Other companies such tained a top-heavy majority. _ The company had indicated be­ company had previously hired key Interstate Commerce Commission as Calmar and those whose vessels Originally the Badger Mariner, forehand that it would interview personnel. of power to consider ship freigtit make a coastwise run before head­ the Atlantic had been converted applicants for Jobs aboard the ves­ A company spokesman said that rates in setting railroad rates. The ing offshore would be vitally af­ for passenger service in the neat- sel in the order of their date of its offices had received several iCC Itself opposed this proposal. fected as well. In practice, , the by Ingalls yard, Pascagoula, Mis- application, with final selection to thousand applications for the ship As a result of the new language railroads have never failed to cut sissippi. It was then shifted to the be made on the basis of qualiflca- since it coheluded its agreement! adopted for this section, it now rates where there is shipping com­ with the Maritime Administration provides that where there is com­ petition and have attempted to to construct and operate the ves­ petition between different types make up for these losses in other sel. of carriers the ICC "shall consider areas. When the hiring" center was the facts and circumstances affec­ opened on Tuesday. May 27, some Aid RR Rate War ting the movement of the traffic 500 SIU applicants appeared to The railroad rate war against bid for Jobs on the new ship, all domestic ship operators is thus of whom had previously, filed appli­ one of the main reasons why the cations for employment and^ were rails themselves are in trouble to­ eligible for Jobs under the .com­ day. The favorable reaction ot pany's hiring procedure. Among railroad representatives to the those hirpd were some w;est Cpast committee action oh section 3 and seamen who had heavy experience other sections of the relief meas­ on large passenger vessels. ure Indicates their satisfaction that, at the moment, they are still Few NMU Amplteants in the driver's seat. Obsei^en on the scene estlms^ Shipping spokesmen, on the ed that the SIU applicants out­ other hand, not only feel th^t sec­ numbered'applicants from the Na­ tion 8 is stacked against them, tional Maritime Union by as much A New York State Department but that the railroad bill It­ as three to one. SIU men present of Labor referee has ruled that the self, also In giving the railroads special at the hiring were surprised at the crews of the Angelina and the Dor­ flnancial treatment, will continue scanty tumoht of NMU men. The othy were .laid off. hy the company to give the rails the upper hand NMU Mobile Port "Agent claimed last summeiUiecause of lack of em­ in lighting them. A sharp fight that 1,000 NMU men were "avail­ ployment and not because of the on the issue is thus expected when able," but it was the opinion off strike by the SIU A&G District the bill-hits the fenate floor. SIU men and other observers that against other Bull Line ships in Seafarers are urged to eontinue fewer than 200 appearances were Brooklyn. Consequently they are their protests to flieir Individual made by NMU men and a large entitled to receive unemployment Senators eiting the danger to number involved the samer individ­ compensation. coastwise shimtlng and seamen's uals. putting in two and three Job The company-had contended that Jobs. Protests ean be addressed bids. the men were laid off "because of care of the Senate CHHcs Buildfng, The meager NMU turnout Was a strike, lockout or other industrial Washington 23, DC. all the more unexpected in light controversy in the establishment in of the company's announcement which they were employed" and that it had notified every one of therefore not entitled to unemploy­ the thousands who had made writ­ ment benefits. However referee 19S8\ YoL XX. No. 12 ten applicationa where and when Sidney Schindler found that at the Juna the hiring would be held. Similarly, time of the strike neither ship was notices were sent to the maritime in New York and that the company, unions, a fact which the NMU ac­ contrary to general practices when knowledged In the" issue of the a vessel is struck, paid the crews' TAVJ, HALL. Secrctarv-Trcomrcr "NMU Pilot" appearing the week transportation back to their respec­ RCBBUS BRAKS, Editor. BmrAV SCAprevious to the hiring sessions. tive ports of origin. MAN. Art Editor. BBSKAIT AMBm, bwm Of the approximately 500 SIU In addition, Schindler said, a SPivAck, AL MAMKIK. JOBM BRAZIL, Hmmen appearing for Jobs, some 300 company Claims agent had previimLMocer, were rejected by the company as ously testified in another hearing Page not as well-qualified as the success­ that the men were-laid" off because 7 ful applicants. Following the com­ of lack of work. His later retrac­ Dollar's Worth pletion of the hiring session the tion of this, on being told by a Editorials ..... » S e oe • e • 11 15 company confirmed the fact that company official that he was mis­ Final Dispatch it had turaed away a number of taken in his testimony, was not Men in Hospitals ........ 12 Soma of the Soerforors who applletl for BnginB tfepartmeni {obs Personals, Notices 15 applicants in its selective hiring. accepted. on Banngr Lino vessel (lop photo) eongregaie In front of building The. hiring procedure itself Was ;Schindler's findings also held in Unions of America ....... 9 across the street from hoD in MelMle where company did hiring. sprea^^ out over three 'full days , favor of a group of longshoremen PuMbfeMt StWMkly At tba hMdqiwifan Many were sucees^l in obtaining (obs. Above, some of the gang ^Lh separata sessions for the d^ HM Stofarora Intamatlonal UNlm A^ Who were laid off at the same time. of egsy'between job colls takes if It cosy between |OD cans at c temporary quarters set up in a Oulf Dittrlef, ASL-CiO, «7S FoarHi department, engine department, Schindler said that there was in­ ranffe Avanua. Brooklyn SI. NY. Tal. HYaelntli the area by SIU. In foreground (I to r) are Jock Keegan, Tony Entorod as sacond class mattar k^hen staff Tind a session for the sufficient proof that they lost them af fha Po9f In Brooklyn, NY, iradar Calderio, Peter Lydert f^ck to cOirora) and Roan Lightfoot. dinii.\g .room, bedroom , and jdeck jemplpjment as a result of the hd Act of Aug. 24, 1*12. t. Rafael R ^ Gprdils, Alonzo stewards. .AU • wgs priasrly. gt the Others in rear include Pettis LIi ihtfoot, strike, and that .the claimants m iist , 'I'V- 5S At!antk Hires Crew; SIU Cains job Majority Bull Crews Win Layoff Pay Beef SEAFARER8 LOG las^ • Bryant, Agustin Dios and Richard Pe0rqgL • --ll �/ ^iilie s; 1958 SEAFAI(ERS LOG Pac* Hire* New Free Eyeglass Benefit In Effect At Four 51U Ports Trying them on for size, Pete Triantafillos gets free eyeglasses ad­ justed by Dr. Seymour Leifer at Union Optical Plan office in NY. . The SIU*s free eyeglass benefit for Seafarers went into effect in four porta on June 1st, satisfying another need under the Union's comprehensive welfare program. The eyeglass program is the 17th no-cost benefit provided by the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan and^ will enable Seafarers who and their families under the "unusual" lenses such as those re­ Union's pioneering Welfare sulting from cataract operations need glasses to obtain a Plan. Seafarers are already eligi­ would be handled separately ble for medical and dental care at through the Welfare Plan. new pair free of charge. US Public Health Service facilities, No Sunglasses It will thus round out the and for annual check-ups at SIU The cost of sunglasses or for broad SIU program of med­ health centers, plus a variety of fancy frames other than the basis ical coverage for SIU men SIU cash welfare benefits and shell frame available in ' various other items. SIU dependents like­ Buy Site For New Phiia. Hail PHILADELPHIA—The first major step towards a new hall for Seafarers shipping out of Philadelphia has been taken by the Union with the purchase of a generous-sized slice of property in this port. Located at 2602 South Fourth Street, at the comer of Shunk Street, the property is 266 feetf long by 80 feet. deep. A one story concrete-block building on the premises will be converted for use as a new hall foe Seafarers, while the remainder of the prop­ erty will offer ample parking space for men on the beach and em­ ployees. Title to the building passed to Union hands after months of prolonged negotiations Including clearance with city authorities on zoning , to make sure that there would be no obstacles toward use of the property for providing hir-r Ing and recreational, facilities for Seafarers. The purchase is another step in the long-term Union objec­ tive of providing modern halls with proper facilities for SIU men in every Atlantic and Gulf port where the Union hss a hall. Has Adjoining Wing The building proper is 114 feet long by 58 feet deep plus an adJoining wing of approximately 20 by 36. The entire property is 18,280 square feet. In/physical ap­ pearance, the building*is similar to SIU Health Center in New York since it too was used as an automobile showroom. However, it is considerably larger than the Center's building, whi,ch is 100 by 50. The new property is convenient­ ly located with respect to major Philadelphia waterfront piers and Is close to. the approaches to the Walt Whitman bridge, which con­ nects Philadelphia with the Jersey aide of the Delaware River. Ben Rees, Ex-Norfolk Port Agent, Dies Of Heart Attack NORFOLK—A large turnout of Seafarers, friends and family members fittended funeral services Wednesday for Ben Rees, veteran SIU official and SIU port agent here since 1948. He formally retired from-* office only a month ago. ballot since then. Floral offerings Stricken by a heart attack and messages of condolences while at home last Saturday night, poured into this port this week in he suffered another on the way to final tribute for his long years of the hospital and died Monday, June service in maritime. 2, at De Paul Hospital. Rees, who Active in many SIU beefs, Rees was in charge of feeding end pub­ would have been licity here during the '46 general 65 in December, strike, played a busy role in the had been ill and tinder a doctor's Isthmian strike and again in the care for sxtme Wall Street beef of 1947, as well time. as many others. He also played a Bom In North key role during the continuing Carolina in 1893, American Coal Shipping beef which he was a veteran, began, late in 1956 and was cen­ of 20 years' sea-, tered in this port. time on US-flag Funeral seivices' for Rees were Rees ships. He joinedheld Wednesday afternoon at the the SIU in Savannah-soon after it Holloman Brown Funeral Home, was founded in 1938 and last sailed and final burial was at Rosewood as a steward iii.1944. Memorial Park, Norfolk. . Rees was appointed. patrolmanSurviving are his wife, Lena M. dispatcher here on June 15, 1945, Rees; two sons, Walter and Ben was subsequently elected joint Parker Rees, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. patrolman for 1947 and 1948 and Alice Tadlock; nine grandchildren then was named port agent in and two great-grandchildren, all of March, 1948. He was elected port Norfolk, in addition, he leaves a agent in the regular election later brother of Daytona Beach, Fla., that year and reelected on every and a sister of Greensboro, SC. How Eyeglass Plan Works Rrsf SIU maii fo.us« barofit, retired ;oldtimer Joseph Malone presents certi-. ficate issued ot Union hall to, clerk at Unibh Optical Plan aftice in NY. ^ Malone'e eyes are examined by Dr. E. Carson. Various instruments are used to check accuracy. Opthalmonfleter used'here checks cornea. wise enjoy a full range of hospital, surgical and medical benefits under the Plan. First SIU man to make use of the new benefit was retired oldtimer Joseph Malone, 70, who is receiving the SIU's $150 monthly disability-pension and therefore automatically qualifies for all other benefits. Malone was examined and fitted with new glasses at one of the Union, Optical Plan offices in New York. Six Centers Arrangements have been made to service Seafarers' eyeglass needs at three Union Optical Plan offices in New York, and at three other long-established optical facilities in Baltimore, Mobile and New Or­ leans. It is expected one of the West Coast ports will be included in the eyeglass program once it gets fully underway. The following are the facilities where eyeglasses may be obtained under the SIU program: • New York area—^Union Op­ tical Plan, at 152 Fourth Avenue or 39 West 32nd Street, both in Manhattan, or 46 Station Plaza, Hempstead, LI. • Baltimore—^Universal Optical Company, 201 West Fayette Street. • Mobile — Dr. R. M. Shackel­ ford, 20 South Conception Street. • New Orleans—Dr. Fred Ketchum, 154 Baronne Street. The new optical services supple­ ment established SIU health cen­ ters in these four ports. Terms of the new benefit, ap­ proved by the Welfare Plan's joint board of trustees in April, call for the Plan to provide the basic eyeglass frame plus what­ ever type of lens is required by the individual's prescription, up to and including bifocals. The additional cost for trifocals would not be cov­ ered by the Plan. Applications for colors will not be covered under the new benefit. However, Sea­ farers who want special frames can get them by paying the differencs in cost involved. All a Seafarer has to do to ob­ tain glasses is to get an eyeglass certificate at any SIU hall to es­ tablish his eligibility. He then has the option of getting an eye exam through the USPHS, by his own doctor or at one of the optical cen­ ters provided by the Plan. Exams are given at no charge, at thess centers. Standard Eligibility Eligibility is the same as the basic requirement for all SIU wel­ fare benefits. It calls for discharges showing one day's seatime in the previous 90 days and 90 days in the previous year. In order to avoid inconvenience. Seafarers are advised to obtain their eligi­ bility certificates in a port where an optical center is located, since the certificates must be used with­ in ten days after issue. However, they are usable in any port where there is a center. Thus, a man on a ship going coastwise could pick one up at the hall in New York or Baltimore and then have it filled in the Gulf, or vice versa, if he has the time. Exams can usually be arranged through the SIU hall in the ports involved. Union Has Cable Address - Seafarers overseas who wlint to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable "-'-''•ess, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure ?eedy transmission on all mes­ sages and faster '•ervice for the men Involved. NEW FREE BENEFIT BEGINS Technicians shape, grind and polish lenses on premises in accord with doc­ tor's prescription. Lenses ar^ jHw) fitted into frame selected; Finished product ts checked out by Dr. Carson. Worried bv poor eyesight, Malone, 70, . said nis eyes never seemed better when ft Was all ever^' �yiMW g»ar B f: m.W SSAFARBR8 4IS Reports CS Nuclear Ship Plans 9/jm LOC SEiWARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO ROARD From May 14 To May 27, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU lUppercent of tho total, while class B rose to tft percent and class C WASHINGTON —MariUme Ad­ ping. tbe summaries below give the complete picture in e«eh lestayed the. game. ;5 »• . ministrator Clarence Morse has partment j^y seniority class, job grow and port, Ineladlng the Bom­ Of special Interest ar9 the ^gistered on the beach" totals. They informed the Senate Committee on ber of men remaining on tiie beaeh. Seafarers omaing Into port to shpw that • of the 14 SIU ports have 100 mrti er leas' on the beach la Appropriations that Essoand Cities register osn pick their spots by checking the' Treglsiered «a the all departmenti. Theso ports are Bostea, FUli^Mj^da. Norfolk, Savan­ Sei^ice Oil Co. are interested in beach" totals alongside the shtppinr totals far their department. nah. Tampa. Lake Oiarles, Hooaton. WBmliii^ and Seattle. Si^ of developing nuclear taakcrs of 46,In the Bear fature, SEU shipping will ha rcpertcd bp jhMinga ia these have fewer Uian 50 dass A men on haad la ril departments^ 000-deadweight tons vdth a speed the aaam fashien. Comments and auggestlens aa this prooednre Houston, for oiuni^ registered 113 daring the-period; skipped 149 of 17 knots. are always welooase.) and had but 92 rcf^^mod en the beech at the ottd 'two-week His announcement follows one period. In the.cngine dcpartmoit partlcidarly. varioaa ^rto'are pretty made in March by Cities Service to SIU shipping rose again last period to the hi^est point well cleaned out. even In entry ratii^a Seafarers would do well to the effect that the company had since October and also topped the l,000-i6b mark for the check these fi^ores on the ehances of quick Job turnover bdoro regis­ been looking into the engineering first time this year. A total of 1,063 jobs were dispatched tering In any port. problems inyolved in the CMistruc- during the period; registration felt eff to 994. Other stattstlGs evidcst from the current report is that while class tion of an atom-powered tanker. Tbe figures represent an actual Job ratio of enc man shipped for C shipping is up slightly, eight ports shipped no C men at aR. New Steps have already been taken every two top seniority (class A) men on the beach. For elaaa 9 men York accounted for half the C shipping and Houston for half^bf the by the Maritime Administration alone, the ratio Is one man shipped for every 2.S class B inea registered of tbe remainder^ or 75 percent of. the C shipping between them. with the cooperation of the Atomic ea the beach. In both instances, this reflects steady improvement in The following Is thg forecast: Boston: Fair . . . New York: Good . . Energy Commission to test the the already-favorable SIU shipping picture. Phlladel^at Frir; Arlyn crewed after five-month lay-up . . . Ba!tb> feasibility of converting a proto­ Eight ports listed higher shipping than in the previous hvo weeks, more: Good .. . Norfolk: i'alr . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa:. Gootf^ type T-5 tanker to nuelear power. Savaaaah remained ibe same and five othem declLaed somewhat. The .. . MobOe: Steady... New Orleans: Good . . • Lake Charles: Fair. The tanker's hull is already near increases showed up in Boston, New York, Phllad^hla. Baltimore, Htmstoa: Gopd . . . WOmtngtoa: Fair . . . Ban Francisco: Fafar . . completion at Ingall'a Shipyard in Norfolk, Tampa, Houston and Seattle. Class A shipping dipped to 96 Seattle: Slou^ Bp. . Pascagoulfi, Miss. Tankers have long bwn consid­ ered more suitable for operation •with atom-power plants than dry cargo ships because of the nature of tanker operations. Some experts Keglsferedf Register^ ShlppoA ShippeA ShlppoA TOTAL RaatMareA, On Tha Baaeh contend that atomic propulsion ean aASS A CLASS • CLASS A CLASS • CLASSC SHIPPED CLASSA aASSB only be profitable in ships of a slae GROUPGROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP already operating in the tanker Part 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 2 C AU 1 3 1 2 1 A B 3 1 2 2 • field. They feel the sustained hlglk Boston ........ __ 1 12 1 2 3 2 1 iO f . 2 1 4 2 16 1 8 19 3 1 5 i speeds, vastly increased p^loads New York31 39 7 1 11 9 7 29 41 IS 1 8 _ 9 9 97 98 195 43 4 3 74 14 19 24 and fast turnaround mean nothing Philadelphia — — — • 19 4 5 1 9 1 __ ' _ 1 1 25 1 27 8 7 14 1 • to freightships which must spend Baltimore ...... 10 28 — 8 _ 6 18 3 • 1 7 _ 1 19 1 34 11 1 46 44 84 16 8 17 59 long periods in port loading and Norfolk 3, 5 3 2 9 4 4 3 1 1 — 10 1 11 S 7 2 4 9 U __ __ 4 —• — discharging cargo, but would have Savannah 1 1 2 li 4 s 5 3 — I — . 1 3 — Tampa 1 3 >— 7 2 1 3 a bearing for tankers. ' — 2 12 . 4 2 18 4 4 __ __ _ — — _ • 17 3 2 4 11 4 19 19 39 48 3 1 In addition to this operation, the Mobile 5 9 New Orleans ... 13 22 8 1 2 6 9 18 9 2 7 4 33 13 46 43 49 11 1 18 19 Maritime Administration ia also Lake _ _ 7 Charles .. 1 — 3 _ 1 3 1 2 4 1 2 1 4 . 11 3 8 4 18 5 19 •tudying the possibility of an atom- Houston 16 22 3 8 10 9 8 9 7 19 5 12 1 4 _ 31 24 5 60 IS 17 1 1 i powered submarine tanker. Japan Wilmingtmi .... 3 — _ — 3 3 2 1 2 3 1 2 4 ' 6 6 17 3 1 i 9 and England are also surveying the San Francisco .. 4 _ 8 1 2 — 1 1 3 1 1 _ 8 1 _ 6 18 23 2 2 7 1 possibility of such a vessels. Seattle 2 1 2 1 i t 4 2 7 9 — 15 — 33 8 19 2 — — 18 » 4 D£CK DEPARTMENT Seattle Picks 'MissMaritime' SEATTLE — Tlie crowning of pretty Jan Ann Hellman as Miss Maritime- Queen topped off the week-long celebration of National Maritime Day in this port, reports Jeff Gillette, port agent. Gillette, co-chairman of the Ma­ ritime committee and toastmaster at the coronation banquet, said the 18-year-old high school senior was sponsored in the event by Local 6, Masters, Mates and Pilots Assn. Her parents are Captain and Mrs. Henry J. Hellman. The banquet was sponsored by AFL-CIO mari­ time unions, independent maritime unions and the Propeller Club. Shipping has been very good in this port during the past period. Over 80 men landed permanent bertlis, 36 of them with Class B seniority. Although there are no pay-offs scheduled so far, the SS Wang Ranger is expected to take on a full crew soon. Paying off during the period were the Coeur D'Alene Victory (Victory Carriers), the Wang Ranger (Denton) and the De Soto (Waterman). The De Soto, Coeur D'Alene Victory and the VaUey Forge (Penn. Navigation) signed on diming the past two weeks.' In transit were the Massmar, Seamar •—- ReglatereA CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk ....... Savannah Tampa Mobile ........ New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle MM MM 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ReglsfereA CLASS B 3 M. 5 1 3 — -— — i: 5 1 1 1 1 — •M. GROUP 1 3 2 1 2 10 7 — •4 1 — 11 8 — 4 2 — 1 — —. 1 2 — 8 4 2 3 -3 — — 1 — 5 3 — 2 — 2 3 2 — 1 MM M— ShIppeA CLASS A Shipped CLASS B ShlppoA CLASSC GROUP GROUP 3 1 1 2 3 2 _ r 8 2 3 11 49 "7 19 d 12 1 1 1 5 24 8 1 19 19 — 3 1 — — — — 3 2' — 2 11 1 3 1 13 1 4 3 5 17 9 6 4 5 — 1 8 1 2 4 19 6 J 5 19 — 5 — —- — — — 4 2 — 2 1 2 19 5 1 9 7 MM 1 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP 1 2 __ 1 2 1 — 1 — __ _ _ _ — — — 2 A — 6 t 87 1 13 1 31 _ 4 5 13 — 18 __ ' 26 8 8 2 21 — _ 2 —. 9 — — 14 CLASS B 5 15 2 27 __ C 1 11 1 2 MM 4 8 17 4 18 , 3 14 MM MM 1 5 — - AU 12 93 16 60 4 5 17 26 43 7 44 2 9 28 • JteslstereA On The Beaeh CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 2 - 1 . -5'. 1 2 Z •: 48 185 17 7 39 21 21 3 3 1 "g 84 7 2 24' 12 1 12 9 7 11 "4 2 •• 1 _ 5 1 2 1^ 18 27 4 1 9 9 14 • 84 9 5 13 7 12 2 2 4 2• 19 14 9 . . 2 7 7 "1 8" 4 4 21 2 .4 21 2 19 1 6 4 MMI STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Boston New Yoric Philadelphia. ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ...... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston ... Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle (Ocean Trans.). TOTALS I' J GROUP 1 2 2 7 39 12 i 35 5 — 10 — 4 — 6 10 4 15 28 2 2 5 15 2 4 10 1 5 1 MM DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL •7'* GROUP 1 2 4 18 2 5 9 5 5 3 1 — 2 5 4 14 5 _ . 1 2 4 3 1 4 1 1 1 MM 3 2 28 8 14 3 GROUP GROUP 3 1 2 2 1 2 4 4 8 7 17 2 1 3 4 . 2 1 2 • 4 8 1 4 2 1 __ _ _ 1 — _ 1 1 9 8 5| 2 1 — 14 9 3 1 5 2 3 10 7 3 2 1 — 1 4 2 MM. MM MM. MM MM. 3 4 34 1 6 4 7 3 Registered CLASS A MM MM MM. MM MM MM MM .MM 'MM. Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A 5hi/ipad aASS-C Shipped CLASS B 3 2 23 5 11 2 1 5 8 22 3 7 2 2 7 GROUP 1 2 MM 1 3 3 8 2 14 MM MM MM MM •MM , MM MM 1 MM MM ' -. MM MM MM MM 1 1 •r- MM MM 1 MM MM ' 10 13 3 10 MM... . MM MM MM 1 — MM . Shipped CLASS B M. 1 0 TOTAL Jtoglsferecf On The Beaeh SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GBOUP GROUP GROUP 15 3 ABC AU 12 3 12 3 8 1 12 1 3 1 1 3 18 45 12 68 85 28 124 2 22 11 2 13 9 7 4 9 — 3 "i 20 15 37 51 14 27 ~8 1 23 5 5 9 Ij 4 1 2 ,5 2 2 4 8 2 1 — 1 13 « 1 11 1 IS 11 — 26 28 14 26 9 34 14 — 4i8 33 4 68 — 1 26 6 3 — 9 2 1 1 — 12 — 3 17 17 5 39 8 3 3 1 T4 4 4 13 4 4 1 3 7 2 1 — 3 19 9 21 IB 9 15 13 7 — 20 19 2 1 2 IS Shipped CLASSC GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 1 2 8 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 12 2 86 164 37 10/ 39 37 74 151 59 13 36 47 1 u 43 182 18 6 62 48 2 53 32 27 171 31 7 9 8 76 8 74 26 115 3 23 100 3 5 64 71 1 203 372 179 19 97 133 172 345 199 28 191 171 9 19 A ' '! Shipped CLASS A I/., 74s , TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B a 284 06 12 229 117 17 184 82 87 707 295 1 a Reglsferecf On The Beaeh CLASSA CLASS B COtOUP C AU 12 3 20 j 400 m 465 97 20 1 366 112 418 48 21 1 297 285 80 .302 61 11968 988 972 447 «. GROUP 1 2 Sr 28 96 113 24 142 75 35 19 14B 87 257 819 -n ^ -i-J [.•I �SEAFARERS INOm SEAFARER Do you think th* noVr shipping rapert In th* LOO b an Improv*m*nt7 Vo you hav* any luggoilioiii?. LOG Par* FIrr SCHEDULE OF SlUMEEnNGS Canadian Seafarers Vote Walkout On West Coast SlU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeb on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 Ptd in oil SlU ports. All Sea­ farers ore expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by teiegrom (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be: VANCOUVER—West Coast members of the SIU Canadian District manning the vessels of Canadian National Steam­ loh* fAayttini, 08i It's a lot b*t. Franoise* Agosta, Jr., chief CM*: ship and the Canadian Pacific Railroads have authorized the t*r than th* old system. Sine* It's alright. Better than the old union to take strike action in^ • there's more of a en*. 1 don't think order to enforce their de­ companies had submitted the issue breakdown 1 it has to be mands for a new contract. At to a Government Conciliation know Just where broken down any the same time, balloting Is still Board for decision but rejected the I stand in my more than it is. I being held among the men on the Board's award in favor of the SIU. olas*. Another know that some BlackbaU Ferries Ltd., Tellowknife On the East Coast and the Great thing I like about guys wait for Transportation Company and the Lakes, negotiations are being con­ the new report is special runs, but Northern Transportation Company ducted between the District, seven that if gives a 1 don't care. I units where negotiations have also tug and dredging operators and the complete pictuiw take any Job failed to produce an agreement pn Association of Lake Carriers in of the shipping that's open and I wages and conditions. Montreal. situation in all ship anywhere. Strike action against the CNS Some of the proposed changes in classes and in all ports.. Th* breakdown of th* men on the June 11 and the CPU, two of Canada's the dredging and tugboat agree­ beach is very good; a man knows J, ' ^ • larger operators, was authorized by ment are a flat $.30 an hour wage June 25 Just where h* stands. more than 95 percent of the mem­ increase and a 10 percent increase Robert L. Barbot, AB; It is very July 9 bership at a meeting after several in subsistence and quarters, paid ood and I'm satisfied with it Now Abner Balford, FpW: I think it's months of negotiations failed to holidays as enacted by statute in really know how July 23 the best Improveihiint ive've had in bring about a new contract. The the Province and Improved work­ many men are a long tim* and1 ing conditions. ahead of m*. don't see how it The Government appointed a That way J don't can be made any Conciliation Board to sit in on the have to hang better than it is. discussions between the District around the hall A man know* for long periods and the Lakes Association which Just where he started late last week. of time not know­ stands and he CNS recently announced plans ing when I'm go­ gets a chance to to sell the eight ships formerly ing to be called. see how th* other As for the deck . The University of Miami will have one more student used in their West Indies service. department the ratings don't have fellows are doing, this fall than it coimted on originally as a result of the SIU The ships have been tied up since too. . were struck by the Canadian to be specified. scholarship award to Seafarer Giovanni F. Ahimdo. Now they * ^ ' District last July after a break­ t t Carlos Ponce, FOW: It's fine AS studying at Boston University,| This is the second article of down in contract negotiations. James Keno, steward: It's a good it is now, a. real improvement over Ahundo Intends to transfer to a series on the winners of Although it had subsidized th* the old system. the land of sunshine where he the SIU's $6,000 scholarship West Indies service since 1892, the setup; better than it was before. 1 I don't know what expects to specialize in organic arnards. don't think it has Canadian government authorized els* could be chemistry, possibly In the area of to b* broken their being transferred to a for­ don* to make it synthetics. down anymore eign flag. But this proved unsuc­ Abundo has picked up some col­ 'luxury' of not having to seek part- cessful -after foreign seamen's any clearer. It's than it is. It easy to read so lege training by bits and pieces in time employment." doesn't make any unions refused to man the vessels After graduating from high and ITF affiliates threatened a that I know Just between sailing oh SIU ships, but difference to me where I am in re- lack of funds has kept him from school back in 1946, the 29-year- world-wide boycott. what Job is open, I lation to the other carryipg out his plans for full- old Seafarer subsequently started Ironically, the company trans­ I'll take it Just so I men in my class. time college study. Now with the sailing with the SIU in 1948 ferred the ships back to the Cana­ long as I work. i It gives -me an $6,000 scholarship award, he will aboard the Bethore (Ore Line). dian flag for purposes of the sale The new report is also easier to idea of the overall shipping situa­ be able to attend as a full-time He made a couple of trips on the after switching their registry to student, which "will allow me the Ro'bin .Hood (Robin) and Trinity, the flag of Trinidad. tion. read, than the old one. entering Boston College In Sep­ tember, 1949. After one year, his savings ran out and he returned to sea, this time sailing steadily for the next five years until he was The SIU's Welfare Service Department plus the SIU Health Center teamed up recently drafted by Uncle Sam's Army in to saye Mrs. Bridget Listen, mother of Seafarer John Listen, from a good deal of grief as December, 1954. He put in a regular two-year the result of an accident in her home. Originally diagnosed as "just a bruise," upon proper Army hitch, and in 1958 returned examination it was found Mrs.> to school under the GI bill, this Listen had suffered four accident took place when she fell as she was In considerable pain. time at Boston University, getting Following the fall, she said, her broken rihs and a broken col­ down some steps in her home. She another semester in. He was last called up Welfare Services asking landlord had called in his private aboard the Steel Navigator (Isth­ larbone. ^ According to IVb-s. Liston, the if she could get some assistance. doctor, who, she reported, claimed mian) where ha served as ship's she had suffered- nothing more delegate, before reentering school than a bruise. past January. Subsequently she had gone to this With the scholarship assured, a local hospital where her condi­ Abundo hopes to grab one more tion was diag­ trip this summer. He lives In Dor­ nosed as a broken chester, Mass., with his mother. collar bone. Her landlord, she British and American ship operators are raising cain about said, had offered proposals that they pay a three percent extra charge on top her $25—$15 for of Suez Canal tolls to .pay for the cost of clearing the canal. her hospital cost and $10 extra—if The clearing and repair of the"*^ she would sign waterway after the brief Suez that the costs of the 'clearance "some papers,' should be carried by the nations war in the fall of 1956 cost the under which the tonnage Is reg­ evidently a re­ Lislon lease of some United Nations $8,400,000. istered. "They also pointed to heavy kind. She had refused to do so The UN has appointed a Belgian losses as the result of the closing bank to collect that sum over the of the canal during the fighting. and had then called the Unioh halL Eligible For Center The Egyptians had scuttled a next three yfears. The US Govern­ large number of ships in the canal Since Mrs. Liston is a dependent ment originally advanced $5 mil­ following the Israeli-British-French of her son, she is eligible for the lion toward the cost of clearing the attack. It was the clearing of these services of the SIU Health Center. canal and has supported a UN de­ sunken vessels that resulted in the After thorough examination at the cision to recover the cost from <$8,400,000 salvage bill. center, the findings were forward­ shipowners. The Soviet Union and ed to a private physician who Jts satellites have refused to agree informed her-that she had four to this arrangement leaving the broken ribs in addition to the burden of payment to operators of collar-bone fracture. She is now Western-flag ships. ' . receiving proper treatment the Several American-flag operators LTing Island College Hospital for have already met with State De­ her ailment. partment representatives to pro­ TAMPA—It has been a fairly Her expenses can be charged to test the Government move. One quiet shipping period for this port. the Seafarers family ho^ltal-suroperator complained that the addi­ There were no vessels paying off glcal benefit accordtaigfi to the tional tht^ percent charge cbuld and only one, tha Iberville (Water­ limits provided for in thgt benefit mean the diffenence between profit man), signed on. In transit were tav hospital room and bo$rd, extra end loss on a voyage throu^ the the Jean LaFitte, Wacosta, Afoun- charges and surgery. ^ Seafarer Giovanni Albundo, one of this year's five scholarship win­ canal, while othen cited the prcs- dria (Waterman); Raphael Semmes Liston, who .is aboard the An­ •I'ent slump in the shipping industry. Fairland, CoaUnga Hills (Pan- drew Jackson, . was notifli^ lut ners, has his card stamped by headquarters patrolman Ted BabF^^n-flag sUpovrners | have Atl|inUc); Chiwawa (Cities Serv- week of all develdprnenm, ^ icowski at the last reguIar.ineetip^^NT^t Checkinjusff Abundo'i ,t;ais|p9imila]? objeicho^, claiming ipeF and the Alcoa Partner (Alcoa)^ cablegram to Londom '^ . number on the registration list jr^sepWrVr f 'Mfdmf Bound/ Says Scholarship Winner Mother OK Now With SIU Aid ^ PNoros 9oefRY Shipowners Hit Proposal They Foot Suez Repair Bill Tantpa Says All Is Quiet M'tmhik �^• |taf» Six U-ik )^C'- u"--. h' • h-' m.'. " i?*'' •=®' ^:i. k '.'if-- iy M: '• r - .«K f:#;j"i< •^'' iy 5:^v i"^' '• "'•''•7" "i #:.r .*0-i • \i<y../. I7 \' 9& ,;J\-'-V •• M: - Vh: , /X' • •;?f.V- '• -• SBAPARERS MAW Campaign Nets 5 More NY Plants NEW YORK—The drive by the SIU's Marine Allied I Workers and Harbor -and Inland Waterways Divisions^to organize shoreside and harbor operations is continuing to| meet with success, Bill Hall,"^ assistant secretary - treasurer, Hood (Robin); the Michael (Carcas) and the Coalinga Hills (Pan- [ reports. Atlantic). Within the last month alone, Signing on during the period | MAWD organizers reported signing were the Steel Executive, Robin five more companies in the Now Gray, Robin Hood, Michael, Alcoa York area. This brings the total to Pennant and the Longview Victory | 68 companies under MAWD con­ (Victory Carriers). In-transit ves­ tracts and 37 tug and harbor oper­ sels included the Seatrain Georgia, ators Tjnder HIWD agreements in Seatrain Savannah (Seatrain); The the various SIU ports. Meanwhile, Cabins (Texas City); Val Chem negotiations are still going on (Heron); Mankato Victory (Victory [ with a number of other newly- Carriers); Afoundria (Waterman) organized companies. and the Beauregard (Pan Atlantic). Shipping for the port during the All were reported in goold shape | past period was good for all senior­ with no major beefs. ity groups. However, the member­ ship is again reminded to take the Jobs as they are posted on the board and not leave them hanging. Paying off during the period were the Beatrice, Suzanne, Fran­ ces, Elizabeth (Bull); Steel Execu­ tive, Steel Voyager (Isthmian); Wang Pioneer (Inter-Ocean); Fort Hoskins, Bradford Island (Cities Service); Seatrain Texas, Louis­ iana, New Jersey (Seatrain); Alcoa The strife-torn Republic of I Partner, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pen­ Lebanon is trying to get into the nant (Alcoa); Robin Gray, Robin "cut-rate" shipping registration business, operators have reported. Not only is she attempting to be­ come "a flag of convenience" coun­ try like Liberia, Panama and Hon­ duras, but she plans to undercut her already rock-bottom-prieed [ competitors. Under recent legislation Leba-| WASHINGTON — Alien seamen non is offering an annual tax of I who have been sailing on US ships eight cents a ton, or a twenty per- [ since June, 1940, but have not had cent discount on Liberia's rate of legal residence status would be ten cents. In terms of deadweight tonnage, a ship with a 20,000-ton entitled to such status under a capacity now paying an annual tax bill now before the House of Re­ of $2,000 imder Liberian registry presentatives. The bill has been would pay $1,600 under Lebanese] voted out favorably by the Com­ registry. In contrast, taxation of ships I mittee on the Judiciary. flying the American flag is neither The alien would become eligible so simple to compute, nor as in­ for permanent residence if he expensive. They ere taxed the entered the US before. June 28, standard corporate tax-rate of 1940, and has been residing con­ fifty-two percent of their earn­ tinuously in the United States since ings, less deductions. In dollars, then. He would also have to satisfy this might amount, for a single the usual requirements of good ship, to a sum of five figures in character and other miscellaneous a good shipping year, explaining provisions of the Immigration law. why the Liberian flag is a haven] The June 28, 1940, cutoff date for tax-dodgers. would probably exclude the majori­ ty of European seamen who started sailing American ships following the Invasion of France, the Low Countries and Norway by the Nazi armies in that month. It would amend an existing statue which sets a cutoff date of July 1, 1924. SAN FRANCISCO—The trustees The purpose of the bill would be to do away with the growing of the Marine Firemen's Union number of private bills submitted Welfare Plan have announced the] to each session of Congress on addition of double indemnity ln-| behalf of individual aliens. surance and the liberalization of) death and funeral benefits payable) Speak Out At to beneficiaries of MFOW mem-] bers. SIU Meetings Under the new benefits, all eli-] Under the Union ccmstitution every member attending a Un­ gible active MFOW members, will ion meeting is entitled to be insured for $2,500 life insurance, nominate himself for the elected an increase of $500; $2,500 double posts to be filled at the meeting indemnity in> case of accidental —chairman, reading clerk and death either ashore or aboard recording secretary. Your. Un­ ship, and an increase from $500 to ion urges you to take an active $600 in funeral and burial pay- ] part in meetings by taking these ments. The increases were recom-1 posts of service. And, of course, all members mended to the trustees of the have the . right td take the floor MFOW and the Pacific Maritime and express their opinions on Association, the company repre­ any officer's report or issue un­ sentatives, at the union's last der discussion. Seafarers are agents' conference. , They were lii^gCd to hit the deci|' at these proposed to keep the union's cov­ meetings . and let their ship­ erage in -line with increasing mates know- what's on their costs, and to keep it on a par] with other plans throughout the] LOG i You Can''t Slice Ice!" 'We're Cheaper| Than Liberia/ Lebanon Says Pre-1941 Alien Would Get Entry 1^, •<r' «. iWt V Kn?ves and sows that slip Instead of slice are the cause of a good deal of grief in the galley. One way to reduce the chances of that kind of accident is by making sure that the meat to be worked on Is in condition for slicing. That means getting the meat out of the reefer box well before the preparation of the meal so that it will have time to thaw out. Trying to hock slices off a frozen ham or side of beef is on unprofitable occupation from any angle. ^ Once the meat is properly thawed out, it con be cut up with relatiyely little chance of injury. Proper thawing also results in a tastier dish because half-frozen meat usually cooks unevenly—well-done out­ side and raw inside. On two counts then, It pays to thaw It out welf in advance. MFOW Boosts Death BenefHsl ' V< I- — —' i -'S.'.a V„ if, J, •, �^i, itn SEAFARERS YOIJK MIAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolitu Mortgages And Investments Jobless Pay Bill Undermined WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO headquarterg is concerned that a last-minute option tacked on the badly-needed Federal unemployment aid bill will result in added benefits being paid to jobless workers in only six states. Meanwhile, the AFL-CIO jobless pay program met with defeat in the Senate. *• —*—— The option, which was workers, leaving them with the ex­ amendments embodying many added on to the bill in the isting Inadequate benefit set-up. the AFL-CIO's recommendation* House, leaves it up to the state to determine if it wants to, borrow Federal funds to distribute to un­ employed workers. Under the orig­ inal proposal, the Federal Govern­ ment would extend the duration of unemployment payments for half as many weeks as provided under the state's program. But repayment of the money would be automatic in four years by an increase in the amount of Federal Unemployment Compensation Tax levied _on the state's employers. Under the added option, it is believed that many of the states, rather than accept an undesired future tax increase, will refuse Federal aid for their unemployed 'MORTGAGES: "l am so sick of reading howJtelpful it is to the GI to be able to buy houses now with ho down payment. Since the Gov­ ernment raised GI Interest rates, yours was the only column I'venread that saw through such obvious deception and brought it to the public's attention. We bought a new home last September. The builder prom­ ised it would be completed by December. The contract contained a clause whereby we agreed to pay the higher interest rate upon closing. shouU the AH p'ercent rate be raised. At that time there was no talk of rates benig ^isbd, and the salesman promised our new home would be completed months before anything like this would come up before Congress. Then along came this recession, and the first bill aimed at 'helping' the people contained this added blow, covered up so well that naif the people j'oU talk to don't even realize it. The interest rate was raised with our closing only weeks away. We pleaded with the builder to try to, finish the house while the bill was being debated. ^Now the bank informs us we will have to pay the higher rate. This 'recession remedy' has added $2 more a month on our> monthly' payments. We need the house desperately bilt are at the hoint where , we may even decide to lose our $500 deposit."—Mrs. T. B., Weehawken, NJ." • This incident demonstrates that the recent reduction in down , pay­ ments and increase in interest rates is, frankly, a hoax on the public and is sowing the seeds of the next recession. The mortgage-lenders expected the rate rise. They went on their own fohn of ^t-down strike by withholding funds, or inserting clauses that the interest rate be that prevailing at time of closing. The VA informs us this "prevailing rate" clause is permitted by their regulations. Nor can a GI mortgage be refinanced later if interest rates should drop. These regulations show how the VA, as well as FHA, rules are stacked in favor of the mortgage Traders. Navy, Coast Guard and shipping Nor, apparently, did your con­ industry officials have expressed tract bind the builder to a definite delivery date. Have a lawyer check satisfaction with an inflatable lifeon this point, or on the possibility raft designed by the British to take that thdfe may have been a mis­ the place of lifeboats. The six-seat representation involved in the craft was demonstrated off Brook­ salesman's promise that the house lyn last week. would be completed before the rate rise would be enacted. There Vice Admiral John M. Will, com­ was no doubt this was a misrepre­ mander of the Military Sea Trans­ sentation. But verbal statements portation Service, said the boat by salesmen are hard to prove would do away with the often haz­ since they can claim they didn't ardous launching of lifeboats, elim­ say that- It is best to get such inate cumbersome davit installa­ statements in writing. Your only tions and reduce top-side weight on recourse, now may be to press the a ship. The Coast Guard is devel­ builder for some concession on the oping specifications for such life basis of the salesman's misleading saving ^ear. The raft is put overboard in i statemrat. It's unwise to sign • contract to buy a house without having a lawyer canvas pack and inflated by a carbon read it. The contract provided Iw banks and builders are stacked in dioxide cylinder. It opens into a their favon They will resist changes in the contract that protect you doughnut shape with a canopy con­ unless you insist Moreover, anyone giving a deposit on any house taining two openings that can be always should Injdst that the binder stipulate that it is "subject to the closed to create a floating, water­ approval of buyer's attorney and the signmg of a satisfactory contract." proof tent. The boat is entered I would not forfeit the $500 deposit without first consulting an at­ through either opening. The British have tested the raft torney, and |il50 evaluating whether the house is still not worth taking for six years under all kinds of jven at the higher 4% percent rate. INVESTMENTS: "Do you have any Information on stock-market in­ conditions. Its most spectacular vestments such as the 'Dreyfuss Fund'? Are they sound, reliable, worth­ performance was in a rescue off Greemsnd in ice-cold waters and while?"—E.E.T., Sanford, Fla. . Mutual funds like Dreyfuss Fund pool the investments of many strong winds. Coast Guard officials people and buy stocks. Basically they are as risky as any oUier stock- said they doubted whether persona market investment, except that they provide professional management In Open boats could have survived and diversification so a smaller investor doesn't put all his money in similar conditions. The rafts are equipped with sur­ one basket. But you do pay a high sales commission, generally eight percent of the amount you invest. Also, one percent a year of the value vival packs containing paddles, of your investment goes to management and custodian services. Sey­ baling cans, fishing gear, emer­ mour Levy, president of Investors Growth Corp., a mutual-funds spe­ gency rations, a Bible and other cialist, advises that wage-earners should never commit all their sav­ equipment needed by castaways. ings to mutual funds. Their values do fluctuate, and at a given point They are made in sizes to hold up to 26 men. The six-man raft weighs you may get back more or less than you paid in. Mutual funds can be bought on installments or outright. On the 79 pounds, and the pack, .55 pounds. Installment or "contractual" basis, you contract to mvest, say, $20 a month for 120 months. Another reason for not committing all your savings or excess income above expenses to mutual funds is that you cannot get back all you paid in if you want to withdraw soon after you signed the contract. The contractual plan especially, is advisable only for younger families, Mr. Levy reports. In general, while mutual funds pay slightly higher income than credit unions, and more yet than US Savings bonds and other savings accounts, they are more speculative. CHARGE ACCOUNTS: "1 received a notice from'a firm with which I keep a small account, stating that henceforth a charge of ten percent per annum would be added to all past-due accounts. Other firms too are steadily increasing these late charges. The effects are far-reaching. If a worker is stricken with prolonged Illness, Imagine what tremen­ dous charges would accumulate. Secondly, big business is robbing our trade-union movement of the power to strike. No union member can be brave if his family may suffer.'^—A.A., N. Hollywood, Calif. The whole trend of stores is to switch customers from no-cost charge accounts to Interest-charging "revolving" or "budget" accounts. The traditional charge accounts gave you up to 90 days of credit without any carrying charges. The so-called "budget" charge accounts now often icost IH percent a month. These are true rates of 18 percent a US Officials See OK Of Rubber Raft year, jjjyj lhatJff yop must.,pestponn payments. aiLlgka period of mr. IPaim, thMe charges contbuo. ' Ptre Bvtvi LOG The Government had not placed this option in the original bill be­ cause it felt that the recession, and the increasing unemployment probr lem, were national issues and should be handled on that level. It had been estimated that the bene­ fits under the original bill would have been paid out to some 3,000,000 jobless workers. It is-expected that the majority of the states, to avoid the tax in­ crease, will overwhelmingly reject any Federal aid. Only six, those with the heaviest unemployment, will accept the Government's aid. So far only two. New York and Illinois, have already indicated they would accept. A combination of 40 Republicans and 30 Democrats, most of them from the South, joined forces in the Senate last week to down for a more-liberalized jobless aid bill. The amendments, sponsored by Senator John Kennedy (Dem.«. Mass.), would have required a xmiform thirty-nine week period of jobless benefits throughout tho country and would have set tho weekly payments at 50 percent of the worker's pay, or up to two^ thirds of the state's average wage. It would also have extended cover­ age to some 1,800,000 workers not now covered by any Federal or state unemployment compensation program. Outside of the offer of Federal money to supplement state imemployment payments, this latest ac­ tion by the Senate represents .a complete rejection of all the pro­ posed anti-recession recommenda-' tions made by the AFL-CIO. Keeping In Touch WITH S I U OLDTINERS Another retired oldtimer who qualifies as one of the original members of the Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarer Emory B. Barfield is now taking it easy on his SIU disabilitypension in the port of New Orleans. One of the real vet­ ish Isles were his favorite, lie writes, with the South American erans of the shipping business, run next. Barfield already had 14 years at Model Union Member sea behind him . when he joined He is remembered by men who the A&G District sailed with him as a model union November, 1938. member and a firm believer that a good union man was under obliga­ Now 73 years tion to do his day's work properly old, he shipped in exchange for improvements in in the engine dehis shipboard conditions and tho partment as protection of a union agreement. FOW, deck engi­ neer and pump­ Barfield, who is single, retired, man on virtually in 1955 and since then has been every type of ves» ~ u living in New Orleans. "Tho sel that was conBartielagreater part of my old shipmates tracted to the Union. He was often have passed on," he writes, "but on the transatlantic run shipping there are still a few around in out of headquarters to such ports New Orleans." Like the good un­ as Bremerhaven, Bremen, Ham­ ion man, he still faithfully attends burg and Rotterdam as well as on the meetings at the SIU New Or­ runs to Great Britain. Tflie Brit­ leans hall. - -li V-ll Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlU-contracted companies. Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year seatime requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro­ vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. Man With A Roving Eye • M Afl''unM«aitiMI mwimmb^r leob on wIHi an appralsar** cw SMaror Oavkl Sm •ounH AMl.lite.payoff aboortf Hit Stool «•««« i Hvo in Now Yoilb lolK m tpi M itowonrf - • }< : �'•i-n: ras* ncM SEAFARERS SUP Agent Hits Rate Wat By Subsidized Ship Go's • '.i- >-. y A strong protest against the practices of some subsidized operators has been made by William Benz, SUP Port Agent in Portland. Benz wrote Senatgr Warren Magnuson, chair­ man of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com­ mittee, and other members of ; "c •. • • Seamen applying for jobs on SS'Aflantic file into company hiring hall in Mobile. US-flag tourist liner since the war was completed last week in three days. Hiring for first new 55 Atlantic Hires Full Crew (Continued from page 2) hiring sessions, but there 'were a number of minor incidents else­ where. In one instance, a fii'e bomb was thrown against the door of the, hir­ ing center at 2:30 AM, charring the door slightly but not inflicting any other damage. Another "bomb scare" developed when an^anonymo>Js phone call was made to the Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On-$$ »• ~j,J' I 0 ; » -• Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to come up with equal overtime when the easier jobs come along. This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT jobs a? they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there Is no require­ ment that when an easier job comes along he can make up the overtime he turned down before. r.-y ty, u--;' '' ttme C. INI LOG Waterman Building, home of the SlU-contracted Waterman Steam­ ship Company, that a bomb had been planted in the building. The offices were evacuated, but nothing was found upon a subsequent search. Anonymous Calls In addition to these two Inci­ dents, SIU men, their families and families of SIU port officials re­ ported harassment in the form of anonymous phone calls containing false Information about so-called "accidents" that had occurred to the men involved along with nu­ merous other forms of harassment. (In an obviously related action as part of a developing pattern of nuisance attacks on the SIU. charges have been filed by NMU men . who were briefly aboard Robin Line ships prior to the SIU's election triumph in that fleet. These charges obviously were instigated by the NMU, particular­ ly since the Robin Line case has been disposed of and seven ships certified to the SIU. The cases, of course, are being handled by SIU attorneys in line with normal pro­ cedure.) Even before the hiring began, the NMU had filed charges at the New York regional office of the NLRB against the SIU and the company under the Taft-Hartley KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT Act. The charge was not sub­ stantiated by any supporting evid­ ence, as per the usual tactic employed, by NMU President Jotseph Curran. The charges, claiming collusion between the SIU and the company, are now under NLRB investigation. Curran had previously stated that he would never use the TaftHartley Act against another union. Actually, this was the second time he had filed charges against the SIU under Taft-Hartley. Prcvious1}, the NMU had attacked the union shop clause In an agreement between the SIU and the Willis tug fleet. The attack on the union shop, which the NMU called "illegal," came in the course of an unsuccessful NMU raid on Willis. Fortunately, the NMU's attack on the legality of the union shop was ruled out by the NLRB, Another set of Curran charges against the SIU dealt with the membership-approved SIU loan to the Banner Line in December, 1956. These charges, filed with the AFL-CIO, have been tabled by the AFL-CIO Executive Council. iri. SUP Backs Knipht In Calif. Vote SAN FRANCISCO —Following its usual practice of endorsing clmdidates for election who have shown consideration for trade union positions on legislation, the Sailors' Union of the Pacific has gone on record to give its support to three candidates for state and national offices in the coming elec­ tions in California. Two Others Backed The membership adopted the recommendations of Morris Weisberger, SUP secretary-treasurer, and endorsed Congressman Jack Shelley, a former member of the SUP, for reelection; Governor Goodwin Knight, candidate for the US Seriate, and Robert Kirkwood, who is seeking reelection as state controller. These men, Weisberger said, have shown their support of labor and trade union principles, and should have the backing of all of California's unions. Governor Knight, who is a staunch opponent of any type of "right-to-work" law, stopped into the SUP headquarters recently to express his apprecia­ tion for the union's support in his campaign. P-A Drops Intercoastal Ship Service Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corpora­ tion has announced it will leave the intercoastal trade in the early part of this month. The company (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important pointed out, however, that it will provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If continue its operation from- the Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which Pacific Coast to Puerto Rico. In they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the addition, the embargo on the in­ SEAFARERS LOG.) • tercoastal phase or Pan-Atlantic operations will not affect the com­ ARTICLE II, SECTION 45. MIDNIGHT LUNCH. If crew works pany's coastwise trailership run continuous overtime until midnight, men shall be provided with hut between Port Newark and the GulL lunch at midnight, one hour to be allowed for such meal, if the work Discussed In Committee continues. If this full hour is not alTowed, an additional hour overtime shall be paid ... Reports that Pan-Atlantic would Question: What penalty is paid if the midnight lunch Is not provided? discontinue its intercoastal serv­ Not too long ago, on ships of two SlU-contracted companies, a beef ice were discussed before the Sub­ ""arose when men who had been working continuous overtime until committee on Transportation and midnight were not being given the hot lunch hour as authorized by Communications of the House Section 45. They did receive the penalty overtime but it was discovered Committee on Interstate and that the companies were not serving the lunch in order to avoid having Foreign Commerce. The Subcom­ to pay , members of the steward department the three hours of over­ mittee is holding^ hearings on time forpreparing the meal, according to the provisions of Article III, proposed legislation designed to deal with problems of the rail in­ Section 16 of the agreement. dustry. Among the proposals is The b'eef was s.ettled, however, when Union officials and represent- one which would strip the Inter­ istives of the companies met and clarified the issue. The clarification state Commerce Committee of the reads in part, "If one unbroken hour is not given, the penalty meal power to fix railroad freight rates hour will be paid. In any event, a midnight lunch shall be given." In in relation to' maritime freight other words, according to this last point, even though penalty overtime rates. is paid in lieu of the unbroken lunch hour, the men are still entitled The withdrawal of Pan-Atlantic to the meal itself. Further, this point is interpreted to the extent that represents a fiurther decline in the If the meal is not provided^ the men must be paid the price of the meal domestic shipping trade under at the rate of |1.50. pressure of Irailroad rate cutting. In addition, if the hot meal is not served members of the steward Pan^Atlantic and Seatrain Lines department yho" would ofdihaHly be broken 'butfor the^ meal are are^the only, two companies left to foe paid byertime according to' |^ticle III, Sectibn le! GonsbqUentljr, ^erating primarily in this trade. tHe clause' bpbrates' As^'td; eioourag^'th(r<fierving« of a hot iuiich tb There were 19-cbastwisie lines in apbration befote the war ill 1987/ A, Congress of his objection to "a very tragic situation in the mari­ time industry; subsidized com­ panies underbidding the non-sub­ sidized ones in the scramble for the American half of 50-50 cargoes." The fact that companies are sub­ sidized, Benz argued, is the very reason that enables them to under­ bid their usually smaller, non-sub­ sidized competitors. For the larger company 50-50 cargo is gravy; for the smaller, self-sufficient com­ pany it is bread and butter, he said.' ' In his letter Benz cited the case of a .small West Coast operator which is being, slowly squeezed out of business by its subsidized com­ petitors. Of the company's five ships four have been taken out of service because it could not afford to hin them, while the fifth is still running but at a loss. ''If the undercutting of rates by subsidized operators prevails," Benz declared, "it will eventually destroy the genuine free enter­ prisers (non-subsidized companies) and contributors to our economy in the shipping business." He uried that the members of Congress consider a method where­ by "the Government sets minimum rates on Government cargo such as the railroads have. This, he con­ cluded, "would prevent a company that is subsidized . . . from giving non-subsidized companies unfair competition." It's Time T for Your Check-llp HE time to got your an­ nual check-up at the SIU Health Center is right after you tome ashore. That way, in ease the examina­ tion shows you need treat­ ment, all your health needs tan be taken tare of be­ fore you ship out again. Don't wait until just before you ship. Do it now/ :• ,, J . • •' • •I y. •M �., :•• tub* ff, l*6t SEAFARERS UNIONS ,, V^-,!r"5^Xj: -:. v«f» BHM LOG Thii h lh« fifth of a torios on US tra;d# unions—a cross soction of Amorlca's unions and their members^' of AMERICA ,-31 KE of Amorlca's eldost trodo unions, fho National Association of Loitor Carriers dates back to 1889 when It was formed In Milwaukee by consolidat­ ing CI number of local associations. It now has a membership of 103,000 in approx­ imately 4,000 cities In the US and its pos­ sessions, making It the leading union of Federal employees. The Association Is currently being orgoniied Into 16 regions to conform with the'regional set-up of the Post Office De­ portment. The president of the union is William C. Doherty, and its headquarters are in its own building at 100 Indiana Avenue in Washington, DC. It's official publication, "The Postal Record" has been published without d break since 1888. i The recent signing of a pay increase bill for postal employees is another feather in the cap of the National Association of Letter Carriers which, through the years, has been a pacesetter in obtaining union rec­ ognition, protection and benefits for Gov­ ernment employees. Unlike unidns in private industry, the NALC bargains the hard way with all of Congress and the ad­ ministration, and as the latest pay increase iight shows, has a tough row to hoe to gain its objectives. Formed in August, 1888, by 83 letter car­ riers at an annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Milwaukee, the union had to fight the spoils system and O \ lack of job security in its early years. Three years before,, a number of indepen­ dent lodges had sought "the eight-hour day by campaigning through the Knights of Labor. The result was suspension of hun­ dreds of men by the Post Office Depart­ ment as being "detriments to the service." The eight-hour law passed in 1888, the year before the National Association was formed. The new union's first fight was to get the Post Office to comply with the eight-hour law which it largely ignored. From there the Association fought for equalizaton of salaries, a grade and classi­ fication systeih and other improvements. In 1902, the Postmaster General issued an order forbidding postal employees to "solicit an increase of pay or to influence ... any legislation whatever ..." It stayed in force for ten years until Congress en­ acted an "anti-gag" law sponsored by Sena­ tor Robert LaFollette, Sr., specifically giv­ ing Federal employees the right to.sTeek improvements. (Senator L^ollette is well-known in the seamen's movement for his sponsorship of the 1915 Seamen's Act.) The Letter Carriers union affiliated with the AFL in 1917 and President Doherty is currently a member of the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council, a position he held origi­ nally with the AFL since 1943. As a union of Federal employees, the NALC is affiliated with the Government Employees Council representing some 600,000 Government workers in 22 unions. ^ M: Two NALC members sort out parcel post for day's run. ^ ' This Is part of union's imposlnx headquarters. Typical mill sortinf by street requires two hours' daily. '-'M • V '•vl Carrier hustles piareel post pschage ta eS." ' : ffeotiheil• ... 3:.. throufh -dospito •i'lsBhw -or sttet'^,U'alrt^wTdads^^^•^•^ : �^EAFAUBRS 71^ Tm LOG NMU Finks In Brazilian Sfrifce m rt.'f PARANAGUA, BrazU—Unionism" is just another word to the NMU crew aboard the SS Mormacdale, according to the reports from the Seafarers on the Del Santos and the Sailors Union crew on the Mormacdawn. When the two SIU of NA^ Catches Forty Winks vessels pulled into this coffeeloading port last month they found themselves in the middle of m beef in which the company had locked out the regular itevedores "for disciplinary reasons." According to the report from Seafarer R. Tallaksen of the Del Santos, the longshoremen had asked for penalty time for loading a poisonous type of fertilizer. How­ ever, the port captain thought that they should be punished for com­ plaining. He levied a charge of pilferage against the gang, had 14 of them jailecT, laid off one-half the gang for ten days and prom­ ised to lay off the other half later. Company officials boarded the two vessels manned by Seafarers and West Coast SIU affiliates to ask the unlicensed crews to man the winches and load their car­ goes. "The idea was to use SUP sailors as winchdrivers, and shoreside police, firemen, soldiers and sailors to load the cargo," G, W, King; deck delegate on the Mor­ macdawn, said. "Needless to say Comfortably settled in barbm- chair, Seafarer Larry Schroeder, the company was given a flat NO." The answer was the same from OS, dozes Of he gets the once-over-lightly treatment at barber the Seafarers on the Del Santos. shop in Baltimore SIU hall. Schroeder has to watch that topdcnot However the stevedore company these days. John Battaglia does the honors. received a different reception aboard the NMU-manned Mormac­ dale, There the crew "drove the winches and provided the scab la­ bor for their ship," Tallaksen said. While this acUoft was not popu­ lar with the rank and file NMU crew, with many theim later complaining in the local hangouts BALTIMORE—Competition from tranq» transferring back that "it wasn't right." King report­ to the US flag ia b^inning to hurt those who stayed under ed, "the fact is they went ahead the American flag, a tramp shipping official declared. Capand completed the. loading." ttain Soren Willesen of the Sprague Steamship Company declared that Congr^ should amend the "90-50" law to problbit foreign vessels trsnsferring to the Americaii flag from carrying any for ship •. • for shore "50-50" cargoes for a full year after the transfer. Whatever you need, in work or dress He also called for Congressional assistance for tramp shipping, gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top which he called the stepchild of quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ the American merchant marine. ing at your Union-owned and UnionAt last report, 15 foreign-Sag vessels had applied for reentry un­ operated Sea Chest store. der the American flag. The ad­ mitted lure for their return has Sport Coats been the avaiUbility of "50^" Slacks cargo under US registry. Dress Shoes So many tramp vessels- had Work Shoes transferred foreign in recent years, Socks coupled with heavy sew tramp con­ struction in other eotmtries, that Dungarees compeftitive conditions have ac­ Frisko Jeens tually been tougher imder the for­ CPO Shirts eign flag thin under American Dress Shirts registry. Sport Shirts Sf\' It Urges Year's Ban On '50-50' Cargo For Returning Runaways I' Your Gear.., t't,--¥?• .t. 1;;:: • _ i- & ' V "* S-i;; :, •, I'-'.'"' • te-',''' , iSi' • - Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters SoiTwe^rs Raingear Caps Writing Mafrlalt Toiletries electric Shavars Radios lefovIskMR . • Jewelry , ^ • ComonM Philly Jobs On Upgrade PHILADELPHIA—Shipping for this port took a welcome turn for the better during the past period as tho SS Arljm (Bull), which was in idle status sinco last December, came out of the yards ahid took on a crew. In addition to that a num­ ber of replacements were shipped to the Steel Navigator which pulled iirte the port for servicing. The men on the beach here are ^ looking forward to moving into UM ttew haS in Uie near future. Sieve Cardullo,1iiort agent repcotei. AH agree that it win be a Ug tyty^ement ova: tbe present site mikis far mote accessible to aU of tlM|>7ie;», Alteration* are eimected ke a ooti^ of monUu, Carsaid. (Aii* stonr on new propSB. Fafe.V-r miWAWA (CItiM Mrvic*). AarD MwinrMtjwrjtjrr. ""nJafmLiw t* bo *« wtui bdvtn, llsp^t MMsMf WrnHuh rioo om flBSa tUM •< samtwMT •wed* to March «n« SMmbars. On* BIBB laiimd «li*B puaboO by guard. ^OCIAN OINNY (Marltlmo), April IS—Cbalnnaa. W. Harpan Socratary, P. IMOPM. TNaaHrar loft ahip with ahlp'a fund. Faw houra dliputod ot. Kaap laundry elun, Koporta aeceptad. WINTia NILL (CHloa Sorvico), May I Chalriwaw, i. MUiuilapi SM> rotary, A hMillya. Now dalasata •laetad. Ship to- ba aprtyad for aufidWad. Saa patrolinBii about dalayad aalUns «Bd Mrt tlma. Dach dapt. baet aattlad., l^a fuud $78.70. soma dUpaCWl il. HaUoa that 1 yaar OB SIU viaiiH':h» put to reforandum vota. Clwdc amk-oMitalnar data of dallyary. Mack gang quartan to ba paUtad. HotioB to aUinliiata Sna whan munbar U loggad. SeaS powdar to ba changad to Ddo or battor brand. Vota of thanka to ateward dapt; STSSL AO! (latlunlan), April S4— Chairman, J. Bandlrai Sacratary, J. Harly. Cuitonna ragulatlona to ba pofted for Beirut. Shlp'a fund $19. Now delegato elecUd. Voto of thanka to raalgnlng delegata. Keep aU acrean doora clMed while In port. STiSL • X I C U T I V I (lathmlan), March 3—Chairman, W. Naahy : Sacra* tary, A. Bradla. Timer installad on waahlng machlna. Bapart aeeaptad. Crew warned not to foul up u^Uo' ahip la In port. Need mora fruit for •upper. far radia. mdiM. vSf'*^ ttaaha ta ataward Atyt. Sar foh - wall dona. STSIL FLYIR (lathmlan), April $$—ChalrmaB,. R. Adamaoni Sacra. tary, -PL INaldanada. Ship** fund iSIAi. MoUoB Buda—no flnea if man la losgad doling royaga. Motion to laiaani^ when duai ara paid—in 0«*a raeoipt la loat. Itaqaeft cold aoppar wfaaaavar paaaUda. WAN* FiONIIR (Intaracaan), May IS—Chatimaii, R. Albaaaai Sacratary, dk TalH. Raporta aeeaptad.. Pay off Uizr It. Bapalr list anbmlttad. Ship's faBd iRJh DoaatloB af 8$c ta ba mada bafora and a( voyaga. Soma illMBtad at. nip famlmtad for rnaahaa, OaaatioB mada for Rowora for SIATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain), May II—Chairman, J. Oardlnari Sac­ ratary,^ C, Kraltt. AU repaira com­ pleted. Patrolman reported on air conditioning for messhaU. Shlp'a fund $83.84. $14.38 duo fund from coko maebina. .Soma diiputad ot. Keep acraen doora cloaed. Ice cream flavora to ba varied. Saa patrolman about aecurlng different matchea and ioap, posting correct aaUing time ii) Teaiaa City, Crew member (Mr, Oerdiner) approved for retirement. Crew praaented him with tacUa box and ilahing gear for good lack and ra- membrance. KYSKA (Waterman), May 11—Chair, man, W. Laftoen; Secretary, R. Mai* tart. Repair list ready to turn in. Ta make aura ataward haa sufficient fruit and port-hola screens. Vote of thanks to itOwUrd dept. To ifittaU oC-rMB doors on after quartersi paint crawa quartara and paasagearays. Men get* ting off to atrip hunka and leave qoar* tera clean. Vota of thanka t« aU dele* gates. JRAN (lull). May II—Chairman, O. Dlckaom Sacratary, W. H. ''Ludlam.. Bvarythlng running smoothly. No dia* pntad ot. Reports accepted as road. Shlp'a delegate to servo for four eonsactttivo trips. Mora variety af lea FORT MOSKINS (CItlaa Sarvlca), - cream. To contact captain to rear* $As7 18—CkaWsnan, R. Laws; gaara- rangs massroem fumltnrs t« provide tary, W, SImptan. Osa Biaa hoa^ mora apace. taltaad to Vlwlda. iUp'a ftud nil$* Stop ahoalR ba fanUsatad far ALCOA RUNNRR (Alaoa), May V— Toachaa. TV to ba rapalrad. Chairman, •. Riacheff) Sacratary, R. L. Mall. New ahlp'a dalegata elected. FRLTORR (Marvan), May S—Chair­ Shlp'a r^rter aleetail. Itapair Ud man, M. Janaar . Socrarary, c. Lack.' ta ba ftran to mate. Cooks, baker Rapalr list ta ba Inrought up to data. and meaiman given vota of thanka. Kadaarar ta work out plan to pay off Ora ahlpa avary thraa ta aix montha ISRI in ahlp'a fund. Reports accepted. iaatoad af aaary month. Naad aaw mattraatoa. Ilrliddns watar M muddy. ALCOA ^ANTIR (Alcaa), May 11 Naad wtaR ahutae, actaaaa, eats * —Chairman, A. Y. Chlnpi Saarotary, keys. P. Walah. S38RB ia ahlp'a fund. Ra­ porta aeeaptad. New ahlp'a delagata SIATRAIN TlXAS (Sotorain), May alaeted. Ifaa raquaatad to tfka pw iy-Chalrman, J. UHlai Sasratory, D. oonal interaal ia waglitBS aMehteee. ' Propose Mass Sole Of Ships In Reserve WASHINGTON—Th« Senate Commeri^ Committee hag expressed the opinion that the time has come to take af­ firmative action with regard to what they term, "our aged sind rapidly-deteriorating re-" ships Include 35 coal-buming serve fleet." Llbertys, 14 Cl-MAV-l'i; and 20 The statement was made in N-3's (Ckiastal ships). R rep<«t Rccompanying S-3918, In addition, the conunlUee ad­ whlidi unong other provisions, vised that other vessels should be would glvs the Maritime Admlnls- scrapped if they cannot be sold, or modernized so that-the American tratloa full authority to conduct Merchant Marine will be able to sales of reserve fleet vessels. Cur­ use them more elf7f:tlvely. rently, under existing law, vessels may only IM sold by an act of Con­ gress, but the number of individual Pick Up 'Shop bills, most of them for foreign na­ tions, indicate to the Committee Card At Payoff that a general sales policy is Seafarers who have taken the necessary. Up to now, most of the series of Inoinilatlons required foreign requests have been re­ for certain foreign voyages are jected. reminded to be sure to pick up The SIU and other maritime their Inoculation cards from the unions In the past have opposed captain or the purser when they all sales from the rese^e fleet to off at the end of a voyage. foreign nations or nationals that pay The card should be picked up would increase ccimpetltlon. to by the Seafarer and held so that American shipping. The Defense it can be inresented when Sign­ Department has been, anidous to ing on for another voyage keep up the reserve fleet for an the "shots" are required.vdiekS' Tli* emety^ey potential. Inoculation card is your only The Senate committee went cn proof of having taken the re­ la its report to point ovit thit quired whoty. when the State Department was of Those who forget to pick the opinion that sales foreign for ity> their men inoculation when so-called strictly coastal pu^ioses they pay off may iUulcard Uiet would Rdvenee the caiu* of Its are required to take all they the fM^fB zelitUmf, end the Defense "shohi" fifaln when kbey want Oepwtment was willing to release to siypi on tor another such vokthe ships, Maritime jMt aeeeasBTltyy *' �Jjy » Ui$ Vir- SEAFARERS tfj.t .^•.\'if'' . .-'ivv Face EleTca LOG Aid Report Backs Charge Of US Bias On '50-50' 'Cmon, Play Ball!' a WASHINGTON—A report on the handling of foreign aid, non-military cargo seems to support charges that the "50-50" law is being interpreted to guarantee hafi of all export car­ goes to foreign-flag ship oper­ ators. ices claim, is a preference only A report on the Mutual Se­ over foreign liner services and net curity Programi's non-military car­ foreign tramps. go handling for the last half of US tankers got 50 percent of 1957 shows that foreign tramps cargoes in their area. However, got exactly half of all cargoes in these cafgoes are a small percen­ the tramp area. The bulk of aid tage of the over-aU aid picture. shipments go on tramp vessels. On import cargoes and military US liner companies have com­ shipments, US vessels fared much plained that foreign tramps have better. They carried 85 percent been getting preference over them of Government - financed home on "50-50" cargoes, with Govern­ bound strategic materials, and 70.4 ment agencies seeing to it that the parcent of "total military endforeign tramps get cargoes equal times." to those of US tramps before US Indications are that the Housa Merchant Marine Committee may liners get any aUocations. In the liner area, the US liners inquire into the allegations of dis­ got 64 percent as compared to for­ crimination against US liners in eign liners, but this, the liner serv­ favor of foreign tramps. A word of warning to Seafarers comes from William D* Lappe, delegate on the Wm Kyska. He urges all of the vessels heading for Ko­ rea to stock on up e.xtra screens. "The flies in that area are very heavy this year," he said, so keep your screens in Do Lappe good shape. 3^ tsiimiBM 10^ ^ The current economic recession has offered further proof of the value of strong trade unions to American working men and women. Union contracts have succeeded in main­ taining wage scales, working conditions and seniority pro­ visions that would otherwise have gone by the board. The existence of these union agreements certainly has prevented aggressive wage cutting which many business enterprises would otherwise have embarked upon. Such cuts, of course, while undoubtedly benefiting the individual company at the moment, would have only served to aggravate the recession BALTMORE—^Many of the men in the long run through a reduction of purchasing power. on the beaclT In this port have been taking advantage of a shipping lull From that point of view the union contract is one of the to bring tt^eir families in for "built-in stabilizers"- which has kept this recession from examinations at the SlU medical wreaking the kind of havoc that took place after 1929. • center here in town. However, the In addition, the AFL-CIO has been in the forefront of membership is again reminded to efforts to pull the nation out of the slump by calling for make sure they have made appoint­ such badly-needed items as new school and hospital con­ ments for these examiiiatlons be­ struction and an improvement in unemployment insurance fore hand. benefits among oth^r proposals. Shipping remained fair during It's about time the industry side threw, strong support the past period. However the out­ to steps of this type which would not only provide badlylook for the future is good as the Young America (Waterman), Ro­ needed services, but also help cime the recession which strikes bin Trent (Robin) and the Beth- them as well as working men. coaster (Calmar) are expected to ' i 3) come out of lay-up and will take on full crews during the next few weeks. Paying off in this-port during the The SIU has long, been on record that when It comes to past two weeks were the Kenmar, subsidies and other Government assistance, the entire mer­ Bethcoaster, Texmar (Calmar); chant marine should benefit on an equal basis. Evidently the Emilia, Hilton, Evelyn, Jean (Bull); Venore, Feltore, Oremar (Marven). Department of Commerce doesn't think so, because it is Signing on were the Kenmar, Ven­ opposing moves in the House and Senate which would give ore, Feltore, Hilton, Oremar and enough funds to Maritime to provide subsidies for com­ panies not noW receiving such assistance—companies like the Calmar. ( In transit during the period were Waterman, Isthmian, Isbrandtsen and States Marine. The Department's position would continue the monopoly the Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); Steel Executive (Isthmian); on US subsidy funds for a handful of companies on the same Winter Hill (Cities Service); Cu- or increased levels as compared to the past while denying bore, Baltore, Santore and the other companies a chance to achieve equal status with the Venore (Ore Marven). All were favored few. reported In good ohape with no The only similar instance of a Government agency turn-, major beefs. ing down funds voted by Congress that comes to mind was the attempt by the Department of Health, Education and 0 Welfare to reject funds voted by Congress for the Pul^lic Health Service hospitals. In both instances,' the Bureav* of the Budget played the decis^e role. * As the old saying goes, what's good for the goose is g^ for the gander. There is no excuse for continuing a situa­ tion in Which some shipping companies receive preferential fi!^nancial treatment from the Government at tliie expense Health Center Praws Crowd In Baltimore Give Us Money' Tell jt to the Xoj! - V ^ • . .A - 3) ^ A sure sign that most of the ships' delegates are doing their jobs is seen in the increasing num­ ber of reports that say, "no beefs, no disput­ ed OT, everything running smooth." Some, however, have more to say, such as R. Sigwart, ship's delegate on the bigwart Texmar. His report ii that not only was the trip free of beefs but the crew is enjoying great fishing all the way from Seattle to the Tanama Canal. » » 3> A good country this time of the year, according to the crew on the Ocean Evelyn, Is Polandv "We have Just finished our trip around the world," reports meeting secretary Wally K n n k t a, "and enjoyed ourselves in most of the countries .,. Po­ land gave the best reception Kuckta and was eonsidered tops by the entire crew." Latest reports list thanks given to the galley gangs on the Carolyn (especially the baker). Ocean Eve­ lyn, Santore, Alcoa Runner, Hast­ ings, Seamar, Longview Victory, Kyska, Seatrain Texas, and special thanks to "our well-organized steward department" aboard the Winter Hill. ^ 4. 3> 3. It's a pleasure shipping with the .crew of the Penmar, George Glennon, ship's delegate reported, Everything is running smoothly and all of the delegates and crew are doing a top-notch job. "Once again, I say thanks to each and everyone of the brothers for making this an­ other one of those many pleas­ ant trips. Espe­ cially when good fellowship and harmony exist between the three departments, it is gratGlennon tifying to know that sometimes our efforts justify the end—doing the job in the best SIU manner," Glennon said. ACS Buys T-3 Tanker Purchase of a T-3 tanker, the Conoco Lake Charles, apparently for conversion into a bulk carrier, has been made by American Coal Shipping. The vessel is currently manned by a National Maritime Union crew. The company last week went into Federal Court asking for an "ainendment" to the original hiring order governing American Coal ships so that it could keep the * > i entire NMU crew aboard after tak­ The list of top-notch steward de­ ing title to the ship. partments continues to grow. The SIU position at the pro^ ceedings was that if the crew was kept apart from' the voting unit the SIU had no objections to the NlVfU men staying aboard, provid­ ing, course, tha^ replacements A reminder Itom SIU head­ were ofhired without discrimination quarters cautions all Seafarers as i>er the hiring system now preleaving their ships to contact vaUi^g. the hall In ample time to allow Following the completion of the the Union to dispatch a repla<.ement. Failure to give notice be­ hearings, the company withdrew its fore paying off may cause a de­ motion. The vessel was last re­ layed sailing, force the ship to ported in a Staten Island shipyard sell short of the manning re­ for repairs. She is then scheduled quirements and needlessly make to be towed to Hoboken where she the work tougher for your ship- will be fitted for a new section, •*»ates. • w. af^r whlch sbu.wlU be . put on a grain run. /A- 'ill.*,?',1 '1 Quitting Ship? Notify Union • �f- ' SEAFAMERS pit: SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK 11;' Now that the mercury's really climbing and more SIU men pile oflf for vacatiims and time off ashore between trips, it's a good time to do ^me good for the SIU brothers drydocked in the various, hospitals around the country. They can always use a personal visit from an old buddy to take-^ their minds off their troubles okay after a rough time on the Val drydock for hemorrhoid opera­ Chera. This is the ship whose tions. Muscarella, who was messas well as the heat. Among the newcomers to the Rollers were out for five days at man on the Ocean Dlnny, should SIU aggregation in the Norfolk sea, so the cooking had to be done be under surgery within a week. marine hospital Is John D. Halpln, in open oil drums. Dairo suffered Taylor came in off the Kyska, bosun on the Andrew Jackson, burns In his eyes and face while where he was deck engineer. Also who hurt his back while repairing working In the galley with one of on the Seattle roster, L. C. Hannon, ex-2nd electrician on the Del ^un­ the iangway^ He's recovering slow- these jury-rigged stoves. and may" have to be operated Out In Seattle, Charles Mnsca- do, is reported coming along okay rella and F. H. Taylor are both in in his turn. on for this injury. When in port, remember that all the brothera In drydock reaUy appreciate a Horace Carry, perional vMt. Letters are alio welcome. who was taken off The foUowins ia the lateat aVaUable liat of SIU men in the hoapitala: the Irenestar due David Furman Lawla Baviere USPHS noSPlTAL to acute appen­ Romuoldo GareU Pedro Reyes NEW ORLEANS. tA. Celse Rodrlgues Luis K. Gutleres dicitis when the David B. Albright Alexander Martin Wada B. HarreU Jose Rodrigues Ernest Anderson William E. Nelson ship got to Quar­ Jose J. Ssnches Chan Hon Thomas C. Ballard Dominic J. NeweU antine, is coming James C. Sheldon George Howard Johd W. Btgwood Georse PeUusky Donald Keddy Harold W. Simmons Juneat P. Fonaon around okay and Claude Blanks NIrhnlat KoTMk G. Slvertsen CalviB Rom* fohn F. Brooks is expected to be Fridel Lukban P. J. St. Maria Ernest N. Cochran Wm. A. Rousseau Harvey W. Morria Angel Suares fully recovered Trilby G. SaSord M. i. Danzey Jr. R. S. Nandkeahwar John B. Tierney Littleton Edward fiamrock Roscoe Dearmon soon. Utilityman EulsUo R. Peres Ramon Varela James H. Shearer Stanley Freeman Israel Ramof Albert Williams Louis Boa, taken off the Steel Ad­ James C. GUsson John J. Smith Thomas A. Stevens Wayne F. Harris USPHS HOSPITAL vocate in Wilmington because of John Joseph W. Stacker SAVANNAH. GA. stomach trouble, will probably be JamesHrolcnok Gerald L. Thaxton. Hudson Elmer G. Brewer Jimmie Littleton Morton Trenem Ramon Irizarry transferred down to the New Or­ Edward G. Knapp Thomas Tucker H. L. DeLaughter Foster B. Shedd Hubert C. Gordon leans hospital soon. Ferdinand V. Vigo Antolne Landry James E. Ward USPHS HOSPITAL Jinunie Littleton Is still at the Edward Lane George Williams Leo Lang NORFOLK. VA. same old stand in Savannah. A David Donald M. Woods McCoUum Otis C. Bailey Jr. James A. Elliott long-termer at the PHS hospital Sam W. McDonald Demetrle Zerrude Francis J. Boner John D. Balpin Herman Carney Joseph Biggs there. Littleton can always do with W. A. G. Marjenhoff Horace Curry Levis Bos VSFHS IIOSFITAL a visit or some letters from bis BALTIMORE, BID. USPHS HOSPITAL shipmates. B. r. HaehUnddi William Bobac MANHATTAN BEACH Augustln G. Oporto Brissett In New York, Ramon Varela, CUfford BROOKLYN. NY James A. Ray Luis Campos Lewis R. Aklns Thomas Isaksen AB, is now out at the Staten Is­ Elwood L. Cramer Sven G. Regner Manuel Antonana Claude B. Jessup Harold 8. Rivers Jose Da Costa land PHS hospital after being Peder Eladio Aria Woodrdw Johnson Henri Robin Espeseth taken in as an emergency patient Blamerto Gallios Fortunato Bacomo Ludwig Kristiansen John Ruszkiewics Joseph J. Bass Kenneth Lewis LesUa Fe Simmonf Glaze to St. James Hospital in Newark. Gorman Melvln W. Bast Patrick McCann W. W. Tomllnson Gardner Credit for this transfer goes to the Clarence Frank Bemrick Archibald McGuigan WilUam R. Hatcher John R. Webb J. V. Biaaonet' Warren J. Mclntyre Vyrl B. Williams 'ship's delegate on the Raphael Arthur F. Hiers James F. Clarke Herbert C. Mclssac Henry Huzzie Harrison Winslow Semmes, who notified the Union Thaddeus Juan Denopra Leo Mannaugh . Loboda George Zahner John J. DriacoU A. 3. jMaiUneUl right away. Varela's much happier USPHS HOSPITAL Daniel Fitzpatrlck Joaquin Minis STATEN ISLAND. NT being with his buddies, even with Friedof O. Fondlla W. P. O'Dea Omar All Clarence O. Dairs Fabin Furmanek C. Oslnskl leg and other injuries. Oldtimer Nicholas Anoustis Georgo Daekn Odia L. Glbba George G. Phlfer Clarence Dalre is reported doing Frank Borst Rupert Daniels Joseph M. GUlard G. E. Shumaker -if-: I- Rotterdam Suits 'Em Fine Ashore in Rotterdam, Seafarers Pablo Lopez, Johnny Fanell and Pedro Eliot look pretty pleased with their purchases h the Dutch city. They're all on the Andrew Jackson. t,r • - 'V-' '.y V-: t ' NAME ' A' 'j.' Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, V ^75 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your moiling list. (Peint Information) • STREET CITY ... e e e e e e'e e- e » » # •e ... .. ZONE......STATE I TO AVOID DUPIICATION. Hy.y .r. .. .Ml.l-crib., ..<1 li.y...h.i,. [. of adclresg^please give your formsr address belowi ADDRESS Tlart E. Gttranlck Henry E. Smith Taib Hassan Pon P. Wing Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL, GALVESTON. TEXAfe R. J. Arsenanlt ' Thomas C. Riley Francis M. Connera R. G. Schlagler Odua C. Lewis Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. L. C. Hannon S. Phillips Charles Muscarella F. H. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH., TEXAS Lawrence Anderson John C. Palmer Robert Ingram Harold J. Pancost Paul W. Seidenberg August J.-Panepinto Woodrow Ueyers VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI VA HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Thomas W. KilUon VA HOSPITAL BUTLER. PA. James F. Blazfcel JOHN SEALEY HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS James R. Hodges USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.. Woodrow W. Balch Antonio A. Mangao John W. Barnes Charles T. Nangis Joseph H, Berger J. S. O'Byrne Otis J, Harden Hanry J. Schreinsr OUver F. Kloin D. Tselekit F, B. McColUan Sung C. Wang USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. L. J. Campbell Kenneth A. LaRose Charles Dwyar R. A. McDonald Gilbert O. Edwards SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charles Barton > e.f ••»••• I RESS • •: « # « « « * * » . « .•weaasaaseovearsaaaooaeoi ,«o#sees*e«soeeeiesssieeeessefsfeeeefeso- o'l, • J«Mt,}»|t LOG Send 'em to the ICC I. Says Stawania Hava It Eaay To ilM Sdllbn ^ Just finished readlaf a latter from Robert Goodwin (LOO, AprU 29, 1958) cntltlM "CHilef Aira Beefs". To start off, a steward, or a "key man" as ha mdlf himself should know how idnf it takes to clean an icebox or a mes»i hall. But ships are (ff different •izea, ^ It would bo hard to put dom in the agreement hovf long it should tako to clean an letters To The Editor en* la the Union who hu leaned me mon^ to nttlte to me care ei the >Baltlmore hdL EFep fbou^ I may not be thM* the-nmnef ndU he icnl to yon within time, I em —ung that the LOO pirlnt thli or eoiao notice to tUe offoct in at leaet five issuee eo everyone can aee it . . ' I should also like to thank the ones who did loan nie money end also apologize for not pay­ ing it logner, aa I have been in tha red for the last few yean through earelessness on my own part Please do not expect to get paid as soon as you writo ias I am just starting the W-up fund. Thanks to all. ; Dave Barry 4 4 4 Queries Report On Disppearance To the Editor. The report of Ernst and Muneon on the mysterious disap­ pearance of Galindez from the streets of New York is a good one and probably worth much more than $160,000 to the Do­ Icebox. It'might, ta^ iZS, hours minican Republic. 1 now suggest that the United on one ship, and 20 on another. If all these small things were States hire these same investi­ put - in the agreement, the gators, at increased fees, of agreement would h« S mile course, to write reports on the mysterious murders of Serge thick. \ AS far as padding overtime Rubinstein and Anastasia be­ is concerned,'^ I know of very fore some foreign government few men who have done it. hires them to cover all New Besides, the steward- has the York City mysteries and major pencil. It sounds a little like a crimes. Roy Fleischer guilty conscience to me. P.S. What happened to Galin­ I agree with Goodwin in a lot of ways on drinking, but dez? seamen have been drinking ever 4- 4 t since the begiunlDg of time. Union Answers Anyway, there is not near as much performing as there used Mother's Appeal to be, and seamen are going ' To the Editor: I have had a very difficult to drink no matter what kind of a rule anyone makes. Look at time getting my son Henry, 9, all the -people who would be admitted to this country from out of work if everyone South Africa. For seven months I tried everything possible, but stopped. Goodwin should go ashore was unable to have him coma himself with the gang and here and received nothing but and have a few beers. He could discouragement. Id ray despair, I phoned and even carry along his. crying towel, and maybe stay over­ appealed to the SIU for help, and was advised to contact thanight in some good port. I agree with him about the Union's attorneys, who handled coffee cups, but when the last the case with unusual skill and ship in this ocean goes down, patience, and have-succeeded. I'll give you 2-1 there will be My chUd wUl enter at Idlewild Airport on Wednesday, June 4. a coffee cup on deck. May I take this iSpportunity A steward is very well paid for the amount of work he to express my gratitude to your does; there's many- a time 1 office and to the SIU attorneys have even had -to call a steward on behalf of my husband and for breakfast. If more stewards myself. -My husband, John V. would put in more time check­ Rooms, is now at sea on tha ing the crew mess instead of Alcoa Puritan. Thank you all the officers' mess. It would from a very grateful mother. Hendrina C. Rooms help. If some of them tried feeding a little better, maybe (Ed. note: Mrs. Rooms' son the men will start bringing the arrived on schedule this week, cups back. , with a Union representative on I don't mean this for all hand at the airport. Brother stewards; I have sailed with Rooms, currently in Greece, is some darned good ones. It just being advised of the news by seems to me that all Goodwin cable.) wants to do is ride and cry. 4 4 4 Melvln H. Jones All Tcttcrg to the editor /or Vubtication in the iEAFAR^ ERS LOG fimat Signed by the writeri Ifofpea will be toithheld upon request.- 4 4 4 Dave is Ready For The Payoff TG the Editor: I owe a few bills to members of this Union which I would like to clear up and pay, since the men who loaned me the money were good enough to do so when I needed it I have always had intentions of .paying everyone I borrowed from, but don't know where they are. When I do run into some of them I am usually broke, so now I am going to set up a fund with a good friend of mine in Baltimore. He will pay every man I owe money through this fund. Therefore I.am Bsldhg every- Boosts Eatery in San Juan To the Editor: I'd like to get a word or two in the LOG about an ex-Seafarer who now has a place ashore in San Juan, Puerto Rico. If Jhe men on the ships want a good meal and a vej^ nice place to go to, "Don's Restaurant" is the place. If they get in at night and are going to'leave before fhey ' can get to a post office, they can get money orders there or ' call the States. The bus from the docks stops right in front of the 'place, which is on Mili­ tary Highway No. 2 near the en­ trance to the Puerto Nuevo oil docks. The LOG is available there also. y: , . .Bob'Lw-- , » �SEAFAREtiS • AlCOA CAVAUM UIOMV May • —-Clialniiaii/ 9. lUrflaltf; facr«lanr< SwlA 8aa patramaa ab«at Iwving wait iaw miimtaa aftar^pac^ jl^liW alao alNiut aafaite.raOna man hoapttalteaa. hoapttallaaa. Deaato ba mada aaly Mr paraaaa mulrfiit glaht ta Mataa. ANPILINA (Bum, AyrH 97-Chalr> maib W. Madam Saeretanr< T. Bria' taU. Naw dalagata ala«ti^ May t—Chairman, W. MaMm T. Driacall. Sapair Hat ta ba mada -«p and aubmltted. IWISTPOIIT (Warld Tramplna), May 4--Chatrman. It. Ivant* Sacratary, F. Laanard. To aea captain about lUtiml lofa. Two men locxad. Soma diqfuted at. One aaan haapMallMd ta XaracM. Heporta accepted. - Motion to aah Job well Bone. Trip around world very pleasut one. L6G 'Sea-Spray' Pac« ThiriMB — By S9atar»r 'Rtd' fink It Can & Did On Longview YOUNB AMBRICA (Waterman), May IB—Chslrmsii, V, Cever; Secretary, D. Martin. Ship's fund tU.lO. Report accepted, Metisn to have'BO min. pr^ paratloo period taetead of 19 tfcn. when called to work ot. Cb. eng. to bo referred to patrolman. Headiall blackboard U be ahlftod.. AU soiled linen to be turned in, TRXMAR (Colmnr), Stay IB—Chairs man, R. Bahft; Bearotary, J. Brannan. Everything . runnlny smoothly. Ship's fund yid. Diseusdon en food aituS' tion. Feeding plan to be improved. FLOMAR (Calmer), AprH SB—Chalfv man, F. Ftibeck) Sacratary, L. Karalunaa. All extra linen te be turned in by atth. Shortage of stores. Crew to bo more quiet during night while men are adeep. CAROLYN :(B«lt), April SB—CImlrman, B. libwaani Secretory, C. DIai. To ceo patrolman about let asst. Br­ iny wiper. Some friction between chief meto and deck dept.—to be referred to patrolman. New dclayata elected. Washiny machine to ba re­ paired. Vste of thanka to steward dept. eapeetally baker. OCEANCyAR (Triten), AprtI Chairmen, J. Nollani Secretary, •. Lilly. Beefs to be settled with patrelmaa. Mcsshdl needs painting or sougoeing. Somo diluted ot. Seven men. getting o>. Bequest captain tn have smaller hlBs than 90 or lOB hdqtrs. clarify stocks and tmstooshlp in forthcoming issuo ot LOO. DUunisdon on riceecdty of taking union clinic pbydcaL Suggestion to aend LOGS to merchant Navy Club in SarachL Diseuaalon on aeparato room for nlghtcook A baker. Check to SCO that ship bad adoqnata dop chest stores and American money. Check stores thoroughly in future. ROBIN LOCKSLBY (Rabin), April I -Chairman, i. Brachti Sacralary, B. McOrath. Soma NMU membera refuatad to turn to. SUp'a fund C2S. Cue man ^oBied up—jtwieo. On* man miaaed ahlp in NY: replaced. Any member iouUnc up to tie brousht up on charpea. Requeat draw every Ave daya—apedfic amount to ba noted on list. Need Brat aid kit. Need aalt tableta in enclne room. LONOVIRW VICTORY (Victory Cei^ rierc). May 4—Chairman, N. Merrlcki Aecralary, R. Irturry. (tae man 111. Lbtter aent ta LOG about atowaway in Spain. Some diaputed ot. One day'e pay diaputed by maater. Report ac­ cepted. To call msmttsrdUp meetiny on arrival. Bathrooma. ahowcra, rec­ reation room. etc. to be painted. Dleeuaalen en inaufOcicnt tniita and veyetablaa. Waahiny machine to be repeired. Wrlnrere not woridny prop­ erly. Need new gupply of linen. Need new mattreasea. Vote of thanka to Bteward dept. ALCOA PRNNANT (Alcoa), May 10 —Chairmen, J. Olten; Secretary, M. Howell. Ship'e fund $44. One man miaaed ship in Bait. Report accepted. To have trip every meetlny between Tampa and Norfolk. Need chanye ot cdCee brand. Scrape and paint port holea in ateward dept. and ahowcra and bathrooms. SANTORR (Marven), May IB—Chair­ man, R. McNabi Sacratary, P. Math. When leaviny Ndp due to BO^y eenlortty ruliny. reason can be atatcd wHhout lorn of unemployment compenaalten. Ship'e fund BSIAB. Bcport accepted. Patrolman to check ice machine. Decks arejvet eauainy baaardous eondttion. sndeavor to yet smaller pitchers in meaahalL Vote ot thanks to steward dept. HABTINGB (Waterman), April Chairman, F. Klngi yeeretary, J. Wall*. New delegate elected. Repair lists to be made up and submitted. Bosun missed ship in NOi. No beefs. Vote, of thanks to steward dept. May 4^halrmsn, F. Kins; Secretary, A. Aaron. No beefs. Pictures to be sent to LOG. Omit sugar from cold drinks. Vote of thanks to steward dep't for good food. Need new ice box in pantry. BALTORE (Marven), ASay S—Chair­ man, J. WIU; Secretary, J. Talbot. New detagate elected. To sea patrol­ man about hot water. Ship's fund S3.60. Six men getting off. Report accepted. Diseusalan on keeping laundry tubs clean. Keep milk in ice box until ship sails—now being consumed - by shore workers, result­ ing in shortage at sea. : -M !V . AFuutiOlliA (Wafermeh), AprK tf —Chatrman. W. Staki Secretary, D. White. New delegate elected. Ship'e fund BIT. One man missed dilp. Re­ turn cupa and glasses te pantry after using. Captain announced safety meeting between the Caael end PR. Bepert any nnsafe condllions, raiowa en hud for enyono needing reptaeements. May S—CIminnen, W. Btalu Seerc tary, D. WMtn. New delegate alccted. To contact Baitimore hall re: transportattoa for member from Tampa to Miami. Shlp'a fund B14. Report ac­ cepted. Ttu-n in cots and soiled Unen to stewaid. Leave ahlp dean. 9TERL IXECUTIVE (Icthmtan), March »—Chairman. W. Hash; Boerstary, A. Bradla. Discussion on Irtten received from headquarters. Timer InataUad on waaiiing_Tiiar1i1ne. Kepoit accepted. Crew .warned not to foul up while ship Is in port. More fruit reqatred for supper. CHIWAWA (Cttlec Service), Mcy U Chairman, J. Swafferd; Secretary, L. Floyd. Two men missed ship. Disputed ot te he settled at payoS. Cots and bathrooma to be painted and repoired. Sailing board time te be poated per IS-henr clansc tat con­ tract. NILTON (BnM, May 11—Chairman, E. Maabani Eectntary, W. StrlcMln. Faw honm dfapntad ot. Quality of food not np to por. Need percdator. Staward tacKwod tahau off in Segnn. to. Spain. Vnto of thanks to atoward dut. for good food and aerviee on return trip. Need Bet of articles ta dop chcfL 'Last Step' Onto Dock Is Big One Sometimes Some sage advice was spotlighted at a recent meeting aboard the Alcoa Pennant during a discussion on shipboard safety practice Although the details provided are brief, their implication is pretty clear. wise invittng disaster for one or For example, the signs in botii parties, as the Poinant indi­ many buses are pretty dear when they ask you not to talk to the (hiver "while the Inu te In motion." Most people will also hold back and not expect the drivo' te change a IS bill as he's sweatliia his way through a traffic Jam. In the same way, yea dooH ordi­ narily try to be the first one off the ship before ifa pretty well secured to the dock, "channel fever" notwithstandli^. It's a pretty big gamble stmietlmes, and the one who tries It generally is the loser. It follows firom this that "shak­ ing hands with anyone on the dock before the ship la dear" te like- for SlU MEMBERS! ALCOA FILERtM (Alcea], May 11— Chairman, J. EoMneeni Secretary, W. Metcenger. Several beefs on payoS dop riiest on next draw. Ship's fund S29. Few betas dUpnted et. ReporU accepted. No hot water available. Roaches ta pantry. Repair lists ta be made up. Oiscnstiaa on paying off dop cheat en draw. Captain re­ fuses any ether method, oner in­ jured hand unable te perform dnttee —stitches not completely removed. BARBARA FRIETCHE (Liberty Nav.), May 11—Chairman, O..Payna; Socibtary, C. Linden. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for good food. Plenty ef et for all depts. EVELYN (Bull), May 4—Chairman, C. Htnalyi Bocrstary, J. Bednar. Re­ pair Ust submitted. Black gang to report on maoko in engine room Some disputed at. Need new Ubi-ary. AU Unen to be turned in. CB NORFOLK (CHies Bervice), May 7—Chelrman, F. Hammcl; Sacrefary, B. Nlalssn. Three men paid off— Union notified. Ship's fund 821.12. Steward clatans no record of extra meals — several hundred. Several hours pert time dispnted. Captain disputed room allowance of aeveral members becaUM they neglected to sign in and out. Motloo to air-coadition aU ahipa en Persiaa Gulf run. Delegata to aeo captan about safety measure rc: use of wire brushes in no-smo'jdng arete. Vote of thanks to ''OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Tran*.), men Robin Line ships. Contact May 4—Chairman, R. Flowon Socro- Unlohonabout regdlattons pertaining tary, W. Kuchta. Repair list to be to use ef •ebrsdvc discs in no-imoksubndtted. Donation of $1 per mem-- Ing areaa on tankers. Pumpmen bee. made toward ship'e fund. Ship urged te remain sober while dis­ fund 832. ISome disputed ot. Blcc- charging cargo. tririan hospitalized. Reports aceoptad. Motion to have saBing board VALCHBM (Meren), May «o-chalrposted Friday and eliminate the 8 man, C. fiemem Secfetary, W. m on wcekenda and ti Iff. call Noita. Ship's fund 837. Two men 8 IPM to 8 AM to wojlt. Tnm in all misted dUp. Few hours disputed «t. soiled linen. LASVC Bliip in filU New delegate Meeted. Few rei^s manner. Order new ice machine. to be made. RBpBir Rat ta be pasted V«to of thaiiki to etcward dept. for on boatd-^emberB te Ust Mpeife. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Victory Carrlars), April 37)—Chairman, O. Champiln; Sacratary, J. Pulien. Ship's fund B1.S7. New delegate, secretary and treasurer elected. Proper attire to bo worn In messrooim Repair list,' to be kept up to date and submit •amo so that repairs can bo made ;and headquarters notified of ahoroetdo repairs ta advance of return to •sUtes. 'The clectrlclBB ggld be oOeB year im teiay. doliais. FOET HOBKINB (CHlec Service), April IS—ClwlmMN, C. Olbbtf Eecretcry, E. •eUliiB. Ship's fond BU. Black gang absent—warfclng one man at present. New datogate and traaaurer elected. Ship needs fumigating for roaches. Indeavor to keep pantry clean. Te have awning Bnisbed. Deck gang will not turn te ta pump reams until deck A dept. get tegethar about what ahodld he done about It —suggest spectal meetlnr and send­ ing letter to patrefanaB. Con Wishing Moke It So? cates. It's tba "friendly" thing to do; of course, but etiquette isn't everything. Tour friend on the dock can easily become your com­ panion en a marble alab by such practices. Customs and Quarantine officials also get kind of shook up when they spot such goings-on. As tbo Pennant points out, the "smart" thing to do when you're confronted with social obligations ef this typo Is te wait until you're both on terra fima. Nobody can quarrel with thai advice. H. G. Ridgeway was recorder at the Pen­ nant meetliig. Wishing doesn't alwayi make things come true, though it did in the case of the Longview Victory when the gang was hoping 'for one last fling in Spain before heading home. Besides having "a Ul bit ^e luck," they bad some help from a stow­ away as welL It all developed while the Longview was in Barcelona to pick up cargo for New York, according to a h i p' 8 reporter Paul Franco. "As we were dockside, a rumor came around that we are going to top off in Cadiz, which made everybody real glad," he said. However, as the France riiip sailed from Barcelona the report came down that Cadiz was out, which produced 'a lot of long faces." Finally, about two hours away from Gibral­ tar the Snd electrician came around with two things: a Mg smile and a Spanish stowaway in tow. Next Stop: New Toifc The free-rider had tlie Idea the ship was going to Cadiz, so he. tee, developed a long face when he wae told New York was the next stop on the line. It seems he had been on the dock In Barcelona asking around, where the ship was going and when some ef crew told him Cadiz, he Just bopped aboard when no one was looking. As things turned out, the skip­ per had to wire for orders on what to do with him and was told to stop off in Cadiz after all. Happily for everyone, "we went to Cadiz," Franco added, "and after about six hours delay put the Longview back on course. As you can see, sometimes rumoi 3 can be true after alL" Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state imemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged- to stay put and avoid changlBg thdr mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced Interruptions of from three to five weeks In getting their next dieck after they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An avoage delay of a month is reported In most cases, causing considerable hardriiip to the men Involved. They're Just Pals ANO SHORE M&V!' mMATtxm&vsn TOAecuWesiER' AUATsjieaAu SEAQHSTPRICK your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAII SEA eCAl ( SEA 6EAII • tHOH TEAR BiiirM *^lps" Garrtien OIK! this Brakmc bufl teen to havB tfiot old feeJIR9 w»«n gat iogothor. Tha bull wos carried as deck cargo on • roeent vovogo of M Robin Trent. Garrison was one of the mony Seafarers Jie **stud[ te his guni" and stayed on the Trent until the Re^. line beef wes aH ever. •i �SEAFARER^ Page Faarfeen LOG-A-RHYTHMS By M. Dwycr And the seagulls cry As they fly away, A sound I'll hear Let me live in my house Until Judgment Day; ^ the side of the sea. When my seaman's heart Where the waters are pure, At last sails free. And the air blows free; From this light I tend Let me tend, my duty, By the side of the sea. yhe beacon light Which guards the lonely ships at night. ^ The Keeper Let me serve those strong and noble men, • Who know ^hat when there's trouble, then ^ey can count on m« To do my best. And guide them to a harbor's rest. Oh the waves rush in, to kiss the shore. At times they sound like the thun­ der's roar. But I'm at ease As safe as can be, in my sturdy house By the side of the sea. Seagull The seagull's cry is heard Across the barren shore. The rushing tide flows in To kiss the land once more. Fog engulfs the bay. The ghostly vapors twist; Beside the dunes I stray. In ever-present mist. The seagull's cry is heard Across the barren shore. It seems to make a mock'ry of me By cfying nevermore. m HALL DIWORY SlU, A&6 District BALTIHOKE........Ul8 S. Baltimore St. Ean Sheppard, Agent EAatem 7-4900 BOSTON 376 State St. Jajnea Sheehan, Agent Blchmond 3-0140 HOUSTON...... V4203 Canal St. Robert Hatthewl. Agent Capital 3-4089S 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Lerojr Clarke. Agent HKmlock 6-9744 MOBILE 1 South Lanence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 3-1794 MORGAN CITY 6U Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2196 MEW ORLEANS 023 BlenvlUe St. Lindaey WiUiama. Agent Tulane 8636 NEW YORK 679 4th Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S. MONTREAL.. FORT wnXIAH iSoti EoUl* St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PI.ateau 8161 Ontario PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO. OnUrlo 400 Simpson St. Phone; 3-3221 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 372 King St. E. EMpire 4-9719 VICTORIA. BC 61714 Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 398 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebee 20 Elgin St. Phone: 049 THOROLD. Ontario 83 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Sault-au-Matelot NORFOLK 127-139 Bank St, QUEBECQuebee Phone; 5-1389 I. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-9834 SAINT JOHN m Prince WUUam St. FHILADELPmA 337 Market St. NB OX 3-9431 8. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1639 PUERTA da TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUa. Agent Phone 3-3996 SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrison St. Marty Brelthoff. Agent Douglas 2-9479 SAVANNAH 3 Abercom St. E. B. HcAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 3909 1st Ave. Sea GUlette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-1611 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 009 Marine Ave. Heed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS.. .679 4th Ave.. Bk^ SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECREnTARY-TRBASURERS AIgina, Deck W. HaU. Joint Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E Mooney. Sid. J. Volpian. Joint Good Angling fe ; -pi - SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 9-8777 PORTLAND 311 SW tUay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....910 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAM FRANCISCO 490 Harrison St. Douglas 3-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON...; 005 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK..... 079 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 96169 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1219 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 29 St. MAin 1-0147 RIVER ROUGE ..10229 W. Jefferson Ave, River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randt-lpb 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3281 E. 92nd St. Phone; Essex 5-2410 At the time this was token, Seafarer Charles W. Hemmis claimed the title for the big­ gest fish (a 25-pound jack) caught by anyone on his ship. We don't know which ship he meant, but Brother Doniseron gets credit for the picture. June 6, IdSS LOG Sees Maria H. In Top Shape To the Editer: The Maria H., which belongs to the Herald Steamship of Naw York, is manned by ,the most . sober, conscientious bunch of SIU brothers I have ever sailed with. You can feel at.all times the homey atmosphere and coopera­ tion among all hands that makes the difference. All ships are the same; the fellows living letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. together aboard are the ones who make them good or bad. We alsQ have a bunch of very nice officers. The captain is one of the best. The trip is still young as we are bound for Turkey, but I have a hunch and every confi­ dence that it will be a fine trip all along.. We also have a very good steward department, which is trying its. best to please and keep the morale of this swell bunch in top condition. The steward department staff con­ sists of the following brothers; Thomas Bolton,, steward; Wil­ liam Nuttal, chief cook; E. F. Lamb, 3rd cook; John Davis, BR; Ray Atizado, saloon MM; Charles W. Lane, crew MM; Bernardo Tembocai; crew pan­ tryman, and myself as night cook and baker. We all wish a. happy summer to' our officers and brothers wherever they are. Eladio Grajales $> $• ding anniversary. Also, I hope to make good my promise to. take my son and nephew to Texas to visit a real ranch if they pass in~^chool. This will also ^e me a chance to hit the open road in ihy new Dodge. My best to the brothers and my thanks to the SIU as a trade union for making ail these things possible. Clarence L. Cousbu 4. i Clipper Crew Lauds Doctor To the Editor: I know that the LOQ, always has a space to give honorable mention to a person who is for the SIU and its members. Therefore, we of the Alcoa Clipper would like to salute Dr.Dowd aboard this vessel, and hope that he sees it. It is a token of appreciation .for his services and the consideration he has shown this crew. He has gone out of his way maiiy, many times to help us when we needed medical attention and is a good man ashore as well as aboard ship. Ship's reporter Alcoa Clipper S> .4> • Has Godd Word For Houston Spot To the Editor: Having been here in Houston for the oast several years off and on, and again for the past three weeks, I would like to take time out to recommend Bill Thompson's "Sea Lounge" in this port. The place is just opposite the Manchester grain elevqtor. and is convenient to ships docking in this port. : It is a place where one can go to be treated like a gentle­ man, fairly and squarely. Bill is a nice guy, and goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and at liome in 'his place. He would like to be put on the LOG mailing list so he can have some handy when we come in to see him. He already has quite a clien­ tele of SIU men and sever.il have asked him to send in for the LOG so they can pick one up after a trip and keep up with the latest news of the union and shipping. George Meltser (Ed. note: If someone will give us the mailing address, LOGS trill be sent there regu­ larly.) Hails Welfare Plan Service Miami Shuttle To the Editor: Recently my son had to have emergency surgery for a hernia and I had to file a claim for benefits with the SlU Welfare Plan. I'd like all the brothers to know that I got first-rate service not only in terms of the benefits I received but also the speed with which they were handled. When you have sickness in the family with all the worries that go along with it^ it Is very comforting to know that you have the Welfare Plan in yoiir corner and that they will help you meet the freight. Allen Friend To the Editor: Things are running along smoothly, with a fine bunch of Seafarers aboard the SS Cities Service Miami doing a topnotch job in the SIU manner. The photo was taken at a < shipboard meeting on the way to Sasebo, Japan, from the Per­ sian Gulf. We expect to make two or three more shuttle runs from the Persian Gulf to Ja­ pan and then come back home. Regards to all the officials and boys back on the beach. Alex Janes Ship's re^rter Runs Smoethly He Yearns For The Open Road To the Editor! Conditions aboard the Coastal Crusader (Suwannee) as far as quarters, food and cleanliness are concerned rank with the best in the tradition of the SIU, in my estimation, with few ex­ ceptions. While stowing paint on the way down to Recife though,^an ordinary seaman almost acci­ dentally himg himself. Fortu­ nately the daymaii^as equal to the occasion -dnd saved the day by his quick action. Then, a few days out, the bosun hooked a large fish (a wahoo) while trolling from the stern of the vessel. We had it for din­ ner. Very tasty! I'm now looking forward to arriving home in July, when I hope to help my parents cele­ brate their golden (50th) wed­ The black gang contingent on the Miami includes (front, I to r) James Gordon, oiler; C. Johnson, fireman; J. DuHaddaway, engine maintenance; "Andy" Anderson, pumpman; rear, "Frenchie" Million, oiler; G. fVlueller, wiper; Jake Nash, pumpman, and W. Wallace, fireman. "Swede" Ohstrom was the photographer. �jfjipp 1. uu SEAFARERS SIU BABir ARRIVALS Joseph BuzalewsU, Readlnjf, Pa. » * » Jeanne D'Are Heiraei, bom De­ cember 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis B. Howard, New Or­ leans, La; » ^ » Natalie Lmig, bora April 9,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Horace C. Long Jr., Sah Francisco, Calif. * * Lee Ann and Nathan PhUip MeFranema Capnfo.-^bom January -28, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Danlel, bom April 4, 1958, to Sea­ Nicholas J. Caputo, Brooklyn, NY. farer and Mrs. Carl Max McDanlel, Brooklyn,' NY. * S. Edward Randak East, bom April Clementina Maldenade, bom 8,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hairy January 23, 1958, to Soafarer and K. East, Houston, Texas. Mrs. Ortii Maldbnado, ^ t, t. Brooklyn, NY. Harlon Dale Lowing, bom April . •- * i » 8. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ottls Helen Rufli Mathews, born Jan­ Lewlng, Florlen, La. uary 17, 1938, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl James Mathews, Stiarks, La. ^ i. t, — t % t Linda Jean Terry, ..bom March Comello Sahdy Minis, bora Jan­ 11, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles L. Terr^, Kosclusio, Miss. uary 28,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. , * • t ; , Joaquin Minis, BrixAdyn, NY. * » » Nathan Wade Thranpson, bora Frank Nelson Jr., bom May 10, Febmary 1, 1958, to Seafarer and 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Mrs. Charles W. Thompson, Sa­ E. Nelson, Sulphur, La. vannah, Ga. % % t * * * James Pledger Jr., bora April 13, Christine Eilsabcth Baraett. bom 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. James l^larch 9. 1958, to Seafarer and Pledger, Baltimore, Md. &Irg. Jehu O. Bamett, Gulfpoft, S> « Ml—, Daniel David Talley, bora April 16, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. •I * * Robert Joseph Bosalewski, bom Lawrence O. Talley Sr., New Or­ May 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. leans, La. " Loyat Rebel Families of each of the fol­ lowing new arrivals bavo re­ ceived the $200 8IU maternity benefit from tbe Seafare Wel­ fare Plan plus a $29 US sav­ ings bond ftom the Union. Photographs and Information about tbe new arrivals are wel­ comed by the LOG. Send all details to tbe editor. Photos will be returned after use. Charles Roger Terry, 8, son of Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Torry, shows off his Confodorato flag while posing with mother, Jean, ana baby sister Linda Jean outside homo hi Keseiusho, Miss, .r- TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS •mVOKEOFTHE MTD- IViRY tUNDAY, 1620 6MT (ll;20 tSt Sundayl WFK-S9, 19850 KCs Ships In Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United States. WPlrIi, 1585$ KCi Ships In Gulf of Mektco, Carihbean, West Coast of Sohth America, West Coast of Mexica and US Eakt Coast. WFK-96, 18?«t KCs Ships In Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-Worfd Wireless Broadcasts Continue • •. Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North America WCO-16908.8 KCs (t-. !•»;• ,• • East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCs West Coast South America Every Monjay, 6315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) . WMM 25-15607 KCs Australia - " WMM 81-11637.5 Northwest Pacific Recall Two More Ships, Last Of Gov't Breakouts WASHINGTON—A pointed commentary on the "boom 'n' bust" nature of American-bag shipping was tbe announcement by tbe Federal Maritime Board that two of tbe three ^ : remaining Government - char­ 4 tered vessels will be recalled frantic calls for more shipping. But larter this month. Tbe ships even after the canal was opened involved are the Rock Springs Vic­ the ships were needed to move a tory, under charter to States Ma­ heavy load of agricultural surplus rine, and the SlU-manned Fly- products. mouth Victory (Isthmian). Then the bottom fell out of the Originally, there were 134 Gov­ Industry last August and the ships ernment ships broken out in the started going back into the bonelate fall of 1956 and the beginning yard In droves. of 1957, end shipping companies When the final recall order were falling over each others feet comes through, the only ship left In the rush to get In line for Gov­ out on charter will be the SIUernment charters. At one point It manned Wellesley Victory (Isth­ got so that there were very lew mian). The two Isthmian Vlctorys usable Victory's left In the reserve. were just about the last two ves­ That was following the Suez war sels to be broken out before the which closed the canal and led to Industry did Us abrupt about-face. Many operators are vowing "never again" after having taken a licking on the charter fees. The death* of the folIouHng Seafarer* have been reported to the Seafarer* Welfart Plan and the SIU death benefit i$ being paid to their beneficiarie*. George Thomas Cooper, 67: Brother Cooper died March 19, 1958, in the USPHS Hospital. Md., of a respiratory ailment. He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Loretta Cooper, of Baltimore, Md. Burial took place In the Parkwood Ceme­ tery, Baltimore, Md. 4. EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST rag* FUteem LOG * t Charles J. Hartman, 58: Brother Hartman died of a liver ailment on March 17, 1958, In Capetown, South Africa. He became a full member of the Union on Septem­ ber 12, 1941, and sailed In the stew­ ard department. Brother Hartman Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Hartman, of Brooklyn, NY. Place of burial Is unknown. 4< 4" EInar A. Hansen, 62: Brother Hansen died of a heart ailment on March 18, 1958, In Brooklyn, NY. He became a full member of the Union on July 20, 1942, and sailed In the deck de­ partment. He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Hansen of Brook­ lyn, NY. Burial took place In the Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. 4> 4^ 4> JMin Linn, 45: Brother Linn died of a malignancy on April 2, 1958, In New Orleans, La. He joined the Union on De­ cember 12, 1938, and shipped In the deck depart­ ment He Is sur­ vived by his wife, Mrs. Vema CeceUa Linn, of Metalrle, La. Burial was at tbe Garden of Memories Cemetery In New Orleans. 4- ^ 4i' • VltgU Edward Wllmott,. 45: Brother Wilmoth died at the |fanhattan Beach Hospital cm March 11, 1958. He became a full ipemher of the Union on July 29, and sailed In the steward d< ment. Brother Wilmoth Is by his moth^t-, Mrs. Mary Wllm of Htbbt Hills, Wcst^yirginli, was burled In Dusk Cemetery, Gil­ mer County West Virginia. Personals And Notices Iain A. Mel.air''!! Your father, Archibald Mclarep,; Charles Joyner, 54: Brother Joyis very anxious to hear from you. ner died of a heart ailment on His address Is 60 Barfillan Drive, February 6, 1958, Glasgow S, W2, Scotland. In Savannah, 4 4i i ' Georgia. He joined the Union Cyril J. Magnan on June 27, 1951, Please contact your parents at: and shipped in 1817 Collins Ave., Grand Rapids, the steward de­ Mich. partment. Broth­ 4 4 4» ' er Joyner is Sur­ Jack M. Johnson vived by his wife, Get in touch with Viola at 6410 Mrs. Emma Lee Joyner, of Savannah, Ga. Burial Howe St., Groves^ Texas. tooir'place at Mallard Cemetery, 4 4 4 ; Sardis, Ga. Michael W. Flynn 4" 4" 4« Your Wife wants you to con­ ; Charles Sweeney, 70: Brother tact her at 1044 N. 67th St., Phila­ Sweeney died of accidential drown- delphia. Pa. , ing on November 4 4^4 J 25, 1957, in New Holms ex-Jean LaFitte t'- Orleans, La. He Contact George Stanley, Penn joined the Union I J • in July 8, 1955, Explorer. Penn Shipping Co., 405 sailed in the Park Ave., NY, concerning clothing i steward depart- you lost in Savannah, Ga. ^ I ment. Brother 4 ,4 .4 . Sweeney is surCapt. Fred Fredrickson vived by his Please contact Whitey Horton daughter, Claire Armstrong, of New Orleans. Burial at 103 William Ave., Portsmouth, took place In St. Vincent De Paul Va. His telephone number is Export 3-7211. Cemetery, New Orleans. 4 4 4 4^ t 4^ Frederick (Johnny) Johnson Sylvester Gibson, 33: Brother Gibson died of injuries suffered in Please write to your mother, an auto accident on August 10, Mrs. Florence Johnson, at 104 1957, In San Francisco, Calif. He Pembroke Street, Boston 18, Mass. became a full member of the Union 4 4 4 on September 5, 1956, and shipped Clarence Hawkins . in the steward department. Burial Your wife, Mrs. Daisy Hawkins, was In the Golden Gate National wants you to contact her at once. Cemetery. Her address is General Delivery, 4> 4^ 4^ Satsuma, Ala. ^ Clement A. Fontenot 51: Brother 4 4 4 Fontenot died on March 11, 1958, In Mamou, La. He became a full Joseph Thorn member of the Union on June 6, Contact the personnel director, 1951, and sailed In the steward Texas Information Services Inc., department. Brother Fontenot Is 122 E. 42nd Street, NY. survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary 4 4 4 Fontenot, of Mamou, La. Burial Sergio Arrebola took place In the Mamou Cemetery, Contact Armando CordoVa; 626 Mamou, La. E. 5th St.. Long Beach, Calif. ^ i i 4 4 4 Remegius McDonald The J. H. Winchester Co. wants you to contact' it Its address is 351 California St., San Francisco, Calif. 4 4 4 Charles O. Lynsky Get In touch with your mother 3! 12655 Martha Street, North m •m m ..-li p �I' SEAFARBBS^IAG s • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATION AL UN ION • A^TLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • i» • Morse Plea Would Bar Subsidy Fund . To New Applicants 50 Mlle-An-Hour Submarine? Blue Cross Again Asks Rate Hikes Representatives of AFL-CIO un­ WASHINGTON—Despite the apparent need for additional ions have reiterated their opposi­ subsidies to cover new applicants, Maritime Administrator tion to Blue Cross rate Increases Clarence Morse has asked the Senate Conunittee on Appro­ in New York State in hearings currently being held by the State priations to cut back the^ Insurance Department. However, House-approved figure of 2,- Marine and other operators who the union . spokesmen conceded 300 subsidized voyages to 2,075 have operated unsubsidized but that a rate Increase Is virtually have now spent several years proc­ during the fiscal year, 1959. Morse's inevitable by next winter. request is in compliance with the essing subsidy applications to, in effect, change the rules at the last Blue Cross is currently running one made by Secretary of Com­ $3 million a month in the red, but merce Sinclair Weeks before the minute and deny their applications union spokesmen from city and without cause; committee last month. state central bodies are asking the Under the House language, the • "Operators who have succeed­ Insurance Department to author­ 2,300 voyages would be broken ed without subsidy since World ize the kgency to dip into a frozen down to seventy-five for operators War II otherwise would be driven reserve for the being. Other* which may be subsidized from US- out of US flag operations as their Wise, e 15 to 20 percent rate in­ Great Lakes ports to Europe and war-built vessels become obsolete, crease would be seen as inevitable. the Caribbean; 200 for companies and this would weaken rather than which have not held subsidies strengthen the American Merchant Pennsylvania recently granted prior to July 1, 1958 and the bal­ Marine." the Blue Cross in that state a rate ance of 2,025 for presently subsi­ Increase but demanded that the Morse requested that present dized operators. plan economize on expenditures subsidies be maintained until cur­ The Skipjack, newest addition to the US. Navy's growing nuclear* and giva tha public a voice on the New BIda Cut rent studies pertaining to the minpowered submarine lleet, slides down the ways at Groton, Conn. board of directors. Pennsylvania Under Morse's requested cut­ iiiiuiu number of subsidized vessels The vessel, reported capable of speeds up to 50 miles-an-hour, re* also instructed Blue Cross to stop back, 75 voyages would be ear­ necessary in the national interest negotiating. with hospital officiala fleets speeds possible with nuclear power. It feotures a torpedo* marked for Great Lakes operators are- completed and the true pic­ on how much it should pay a shaped hull and sail diving planes or "underwater wings." while the balance would be used to ture is known. given institution instead of set­ maintain "subsidy contracts at ting up a flat payments rate. approximately the present level." New York unions have similarly In other words, about 16 companies demanded a voice in Blue Crou with about 300 ships would con­ ^operations since the Plan is an tinue to receive operating sub­ Fire and heat drill experience aboard the Steel Age stood tho crow In good stead when integral part of many trade union sidy funds, two-thirds of which is welfare plan set-ups. Any increase split by only six companies, while it was called on to save a German ship in the Indian Ocean. operators with new requests—some . On May 9, the Steel Age received an urgent message from the German freighter, SS In rates would mean a reduction in benefits for union members for of them pending for as long as Crostafels, bound for Kara­ three years—would have no funds chi, to the effect that the ves­ deck eating through the deck plat­ Job. Captaiii Meyer had this to say: practical purposes, unless unions for subsidies. sel had a fire in a hold which ing and dripping liquid on the cal­ "AU officers and crewmembers of could negotiate increased contril^ Joseph Ball, vice-president of contained, among other cargo, a cium carbide. The hatch and all this vessel assisting In the- opera­ utions from contracted employers. States Marine Lines, which also shipment of calcium carbide. The ventilators were securely battened tions carried out their duties in a operates the SlU-contracted Isth­ master of the German ship first down. A hole was cut in the deck, most satisfactory manner. The mian Line, declared, the proposed thought he could continue to his and the entire twelve bottles of equipment was intelligently used ceiling, "would have had the effect destination without assistance, but COi were released individually into and the training program in the of denying our application for sub­ a message shortly after the first the hatch. This aid was sufficient use of emergency equipment as sidy after three years of litigation one~ indicated otherwise, since to enable the Crostafels to continue carried out in conjunction with the and hearings." Isthmian Line has the fire couldn't be extinguished the voyage to Karachi." . weekly fire and abandon-ship drills application pending for 108 subsi­ with water and the ship carried no Of the crewmembers who did the proved most worthwhile." dized voyages. Ball cited the fol­ COs fire equipment. lowing reasons why the 2,300 voy­ At this point, the Crostafels al­ WASHINGTON—The active US age figure should be retained: tered the parallel course it had Merchant Marine, which has been • That the added vessels are been running to the Steel Age In steAfdily declining for the last three order to meet the Isthmian vessel needed for defense; years, took one of its biggest drops • It would be "unfair to States for assistance. in a long time as 22 vessels entered Upon meeting, three officers and six Steel Age Seafarers boarded An NLRB examiner has charged employees of tha Anglo-Newfound­ the yards during the past month the German ship with two COi cyl­ the, United Rubber Workers union land Development Co. The final because of lack of employment. According to figures released by inders, oxygen-breathing apparatus, with unfair labor practices in pick­ count was 3,197 for the IWA and a fresh air breathing apparatus, eting the O'SuIlivan Rubber plant 498 againpt. The union also reports the Maritime Administration, there In Winchester, Va., and in con­ that it has filed 51 separate appli­ were only 952 vessels of 1,000 gross piping, hose and fittings. ducting its nation-wide boycott cations for 7,800 workers in woods tons and over in the active ocean­ Captain Meyer, the Steel Age's Master, reported the action that against the company's products. operations of tho Bowaters Corp., going US Merchant Marine as of was taken to control the fire: "The The strike highlights the union- one of the largest papermakers in the first of May. Of thesei 36 were Government-owned and 916 were fire was 'apparently caused by leak­ busting provisions of the Taft-Hart­ the world. LAKE CHARLES—All is quiet ing carboys of acid stowed on ley Act. The URW had won a rep­ >, 4 4 privately owned vessels. This re­ again on the labor front here as resentation election, 383-2, among The Communications Workers flected a decrease of more than 130 the Metal Trades unions settled the workers In 1956. When negotia­ Union have announced plans to vessels since May, 1956. their dispute with the Cities Serv­ Money Exchange tions for a contract failed, the construct a new eight-story head­ Only two ships joined the pri­ ice refinery and came up with a union struck the plant in May, quarters building in Washington, vately owned fleets to offset the new contract. The agreement was Rates Listed 1956. But the company hired DC. The union will combine its general decline. The ESso Lexing­ ratified by the membejrship at spe­ strikebreakers and continued to Washington and Richmond; Va., ton completed construction and The following Is the latest cial meetings. Although all of the available listing of free ex­ operate. offices in the $2.5 million building went Into operation, and the SS terms of the agreement are not change rates for foreign cur­ In April, 1956, a worker in the and will rent out the remainder to Pandora returned to US registry known, it is reported to provide rencies. Listings are as of plant and the company filed for other organizations. The building, from the Liberlan flag. for an additional week's vacation June .4, 1958 and are sub­ another election in which strikers which will be located at 20th and with pay for men with 10 years' ject to change without notice. were not allowed to vote, although K Streets, NW, will be ready for Of the 82 privately-owned inac­ tive vessels laid up because of lack service, among jather improve­ England, New Zealand, South Africa: many of them had ten years or occupancy sometime before the fall of cargoes, 16 are dry cargo ships ments. *2.82 per pound (terllng. more employment with the, com­ of 195&. and 36 are tankers. The declina It has been a very slow shipping Australia: *2.24 per pound aterUps. pany. The union was voted out in in oil charters is also seen in tha Belgium: SO francs to-the doQar. period' as only 27 men shipped this election, 288 to 5. It hits been Denmark: 14.80 cents per krone. The Retail Clerks Union and the report that while there were no out from this port. The outlook pickrtinti since and has asked the France- 4S0 francs to the dollar. teamsters have announced the ne­ new construction contracts placed for the future is not promising as support of all other trade unions Germany: 4 mark* to the dollar. gotiation of a five-year agreement during Ihe month, 2 new tankers only a few vessels are scheduled to in boycotting O'SuIlivan products. Holland: 3.T-3.B guilders to the dollar. with Montgomery Ward and Co., were postponed and one tanker hit the port during the period and The URW will appeal the examin­ Italy: 624 lire to the dollar. the big niail' order and department conver^on was canceled. there are plenty of men on the er's findings. Norway: 14 cent* per krone. store chain. The pacts-, which have beach jto take any openings. Portugal: 28.79 escudos to the dollar. $1 •, 4", • to be ratified by the locals of the Calling into the area during the Sweden: 19.33 cents per krone. ' International Associatioh of two unions, contains "an acrosspast period were the Royal Oak India; 91 eentg pgr rupee, /obdworkers scored ope of the the-board wage increase, a cost-ofPakistan: 21 ceats per rupee. Chiwawa, Winter Hill, Bents Fort, Argentina: 33 pesos to the dollar. t^figiest victories in Canadian living clause and a modified union CS BMtimore, Fort Hoskins, .Brad­ Brafii: .008 cenii per cryzdlre. history last wee^ when .It shop agreenient." If accepted, the ford Island, Council Grove (Cities Unigua;y: .im centa per peso. .v.; as overwhelmingly elected bar-; agreement wiirend the CIi; "V 2()Venezhelai 89.88 Mnts per hoUvar. gaining representative for the 4,20(1 week strike^ Against Hie-company- ,•-( •i Steel Age Saves German Ship No Cargo — 22 Ships Co Into Lay-Up CS Settles PactDispute s-. Know! il •; 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 June 6, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FOUR PORTS START EYEGLASS BENEFIT SIU BUYS SITE FOR NEW PHILA. HALL ‘CREW SS ATLANTIC; SIU WINS MAJORITY MODIFIED RR BILL STILL A THREAT TO MARITIME INDUSTRY BULL CREWS WIN LAYOFF PAY BEEF US REPORTS CS NUCLEAR SHIP PLANS SEATTLE PICKS ‘MISS MARITIME’ CANADA SEAFARERS VOTE WALKOUT ON WEST COAST SHIPOWNERS HIT PROPOSAL THEY FOOT SUEZ REPAIR BILL MAW CAMPAIGN NETS 5 MORE NY PLANTS PRE-1941 ALIEN WOULD GET ENTRY MFOW BOOSTS DEATH BENEFITS JOBLESS PAY BILL UNDERMINED US OFFICIALS SEE OK OF RUBBER RAFT SUP AGENT HITS RATE WAR BY SUBSIDIZED SHIP CO’S SS ATLANTIC HIRES FULL CREW P-A DROPS INTERCOASTAL SHIP SERVICE UNIONS OF AMERICA NAT’L ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS NMU FINKS IN BRAZILIAN STRIKE URGES YEAR’S BAN ON ’50-50’ CARGO FOR RETURNING RUNAWAYS PROPOSE MASS SALE OF SHIPS IN RESERVE AID REPORT BACKS CHARGE OF US BIAS ON ’50-50’ RECALL TWO MORE SHIPS, LAST OF GOV’T BREAKOUTS MORSE PLEA WOULD BAR SUBSIDY FUND TO NEW APPLICANTS BLUE CROSS AGAIN ASKS RATE HIKES STEEL AGE SAVES GERMAN SHIP CS SETTLES PACT DISPUTE NO CARGO – 22 SHIPS GO INTO LAY-UP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/06/1958 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. XX, No. 12 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1ad16118840c439d01b352a7b0d90aac.PDF 9d89870a633d537b670b49a6126cd3e7 PDF Text Text PmmjN THIS issue [V: .-.J- I"' 1^^ -r i \ •• > , Asiaai Jefort •! th« SEAFAlUS WELFAIE FLAi fiUd with thl M. Y. State Iniaranee lepartBeit SEAFARERS^LOG r- :^l • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ,'. it...,: r' us SUES ONASSIS Stnry On Page 8 Ease Seatime Rule For 5IU Benefits Story On Page 2 : .Cv. if 'A %S A ^ . I 1^ • : •• �SEAFARERS rare Two I {••'"•• ' MEBA Hies Raid Chaise As NMU, Plans Dual Union LOG Juae 20. 1950 • • if .".K iiq. Paiiial Rate Boost Qiven. Blue Cross i The Insurance D^artment of the State of NY has denied the application of the Associated Hos­ pital Service (Blue Cross) for an average 40 percent increase in sub­ scriber rates but has given its approval to a 22.3 percent "emergency" increase pending • thorough study of all hospitamation and medical plans in NY. State Superintendent of Insur­ ance Julius Wikler, in. denying the higher request, noted; the increas­ ed ^x^nses of Blue Cross but said that, "the problems of the Plan cannot be solved merely by an in­ crease in rates." Accordingly, the pending study is designed to reveal how the Plan can be operated more efficiently than it is now. In ad­ dition, Wikler urged the hospitals to do everything within their power to keep costs from rising further, and cutting into benefits. The new rate schedule becomes effective, in September. It will cost most Blue Cross subscribers an estimated '91' per month more in premiums. . A threat by the National Maritime Union to establish a company union of mates and engineers in the maritime field has emerged as a result of action by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association to settle"^ gr i e V an c e s aboard the SS had imposed substandard working United States. MEBA engi­ conditions for the scab engi­ neers on the ship refused to sign neers ..." on until a number of long-pending The second heading related to beefs were disposed of, delaying Curran's chartering of a dual li­ the sailing of the ship eight hours censed officers union in the midst of the MEBA's contract negotia­ on Thursday, June 12. Upon learning of the threat, tions with the shipowners. (See ad­ MEBA President Herbert Daggett joining story on NMU and MEBA filed formal charges with the AFL- pacts). The Curran announcement, CIO against NMU President Joseph Daggett said, "can only serve to Curran, denouncing him for "vio­ give support to the shipping com­ lating the principles of the AFL- panies who may derive comfort in Reunited after seven-month separation, Mrs. Jan Rooms greets CIO," and the no-raiding pact, and the hope that if they endeavor to nine-year-old son Henry as he arrives at Idlewifd Airport in NY calling for his dismissal from all scab the vessels, Curran is pre­ his AFL-CIO posts including his pared to render assistance. ... from South Africa. SIU attorneys expedited the youngster's re­ membership on the Ethical Prac­ "We respectfully submit that the turn to his mother after she encountered long delays in bringing foregoing conduct is completely tices Committee. him to the States. Looking on are Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Conpell, The SS United States,sailed after contrary to the principles and pol­ friends of the family. Seafarer Jan Rooms was in Greece with US Lines had capitulated to the icies of the AFL-CIO"... in direct the Alcoa Puritan at the time. violation of the no-raiding pact engineers on a number of issues Including discrimination against signed by Joseph Curran. . . certain MEBA members on promo­ "The activities which we have tions; the company's system of described on the part of Joseph rotating engineers from one ship Curran are utterly incompatible to another; feeding beefs; time off with his obligations as a vice-presi­ for SS United States engineers and dent, a member of the Executive a number of other items which had Council and the Ethical Practices been hanging fire for some time. Committee ... We sincerely believe that Joseph Curran should be se­ 'Spontaneous' Resolve A significant revision of eligibility, requirements under the Seafarers Welfare Plan The company union threat came verely censured and removed from has been won for Seafarers. Effective as of June 1, the basic seatime requirement of the originally in the form of a resolu­ such honored offices . . ." As the Daggett wire indicates, Plan has been liberalized to call for one day's seatime in the last six months as com­ tion by unlicensed crewmembers of the SS United States, members this is the second instance in re^ pared with the old one day in'*^ of the NMU, calling on the NMU cent years that the NMU, in the the last 90. The other require­ thqrity over eligibility require­ the disability-pension and icholarship benefit, have special seatiiut to establish an NMU division for midst of an attempt by officers' ments of the Plan are un­ ments and benefits. deck and engine-room officers to unions to settle grievances, has re­ changed. The change was voted by Under this more generous sea­ requirements of their own, hut all take over deck and engine officers' acted by offering to help drive the joint Union-employer board of time provision, a Seafarer who is of them call for the one day in six jobs on all NMU ships. Waterfront them off the ships. The earlier In- trustees of the Plan who have au- on the beach because of personal months. (Contlnued on pag-? 6) observers were convinced the reso­ business, family matters, vacation The scholarship requirement lution was inspired by NMU head­ or other reasons, and does not ship calls for three years aboard SIUquarters, a fa'et which wais ap­ inside'90 days from the date of his contracted ships on the part of parently confirmed when the NMU discharge would still he eligible for Seafarers ' or Seafarer-fathers of national coimcil promptly voted to coverage. The one day In six applicants. The disability-pension adopt the proposal. months,'it Is felt, will be more than caUs for 12 years' seatime. On^ immediate effect df the ample to allow for such circum­ NMU's action was the sailing of the stances, as well as for instances in new Grace Ohe passenger ship, which a Seafarer's registration the Santa Rosa, from Newport runs out because of the status of News with an NMU crew and nonThe National Maritime Union this wee£ signed three-year shipping in a, given port. imion engineers aboard. The MEBA extensions of its present agreements with minor changes in­ The other standard requirement had been negotiating with the com­ volving no raise in basic wage or .overtime rates. It also of the Flan, which is 99 days' sea­ pany over manning scales for the time in the previous calendar year, new vessel and its members had gained some improvements in 4 remains , unchanged, These two for parity with the engineers. welfare and vacation benefits, refused to sign on. The ship sailed On welfare benefits, the NMU basic requirements apply to the without any MEBA engineers but no increased shipowner gained the following: Pension bulk of the Plan's benefits includ­ aboard when the NMU indicated contributions to these programs. benefits increased from $65 to $100 ing the death benefit, hospital ben­ it would sign on without them; As in the past, the NMU estab­ death benefit of $1,500 efit, family hospital and surgical monthly; RIVER ROUGE, Mich. — Mem­ Shipyard engineers took the vessel lished the pattern for similar benefit, eyeglass benefit, maternity bers of the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ instead of $500 for pensioners; to New York. settlements by the American benefit, and the like. Some of the trict have voted to adopt a new Daggett's charges against Cur­ Radio Association with dry cargo, welfare coverage for dependent other benefits of the Plan, notably constitution which will affiliate parents of single men; hospital ran were under two headings. The passenger and tanker operators. benefits upped from $21 to $30 and their union directly with the SIU first dealt with Curran's action in At the same time, the Marine Atlantic & Gulf District. The move ordering his members through the Engineers Beneficial Association $40 depending on marital status was made in li^t of the upcom­ engineer union's pieketlines while continued negotiations on its own for up to 20 weeks, plus $25 and ing opening of the St. Lawrence MEBA was seeking recognition for substantially greater improve­ $35 for 32 more weeks; $10 more Seaway, which will make Lakes at American Coal. '"He did so in ments. Contracts of all three in "employment security" benefits. (The SIU disability-pension is accessible to deep-sea Atlantic and collaboration with an organization unions expired Sunday. $150 monthly, pensioners qualify Gulf ships and also permit Lakes outside of the AFL-CIO, namely, Following a "no- contract-no companies to carry cargoes off­ District 50, which supplied scabs work" policy, MEBA engineers are for a $4,000 death benefit and Sea­ SiU membership meet­ shore. Consequently, a change in to serve as engineers . . . District refusing to sign on vessels in port. farers' dependent parents have 50 . . . which has a one-third finan­ As a result, the American Mer­ beqn covered by the SIU welfare ings are held regularly structure was advisable to define cial interest in American Coal . . . chant Marine Institute has an­ plan since 1956. The SIU has a evdry two weeks on Wed­ and protect the shipping rights of $21 weekly hospital benefit for nounced a lockout.of the engineers. Seafarers, payable for . an un­ nesday nigftts at 7 PM in' members of both organizations. While bringing the District into Covered By Reserves limited perioi^ whether weeks or all SIU ports. All Sea­ the A&G, the constitutional change In the absence of additional years.) June 20,1958 Vol. XX, No. 13 farers ore expected to protects the rights of Lakes SIU A revised .NMU vacation sched­ shipowncfr contributions, NMU men to continue their organization gains in ths welfare-vacation area ule caUs for.ten days' paid vacation attend; those who wish to as a wholly-autonomous and selfindicated that its plans have long based on six months' seatime and be excused should requ..est governing. unit. Lakes men will had sufficient reserves t^ cover the 30 days for a year. Those Who permission by^ felegrom cohtinue to have complete control added costs of the higher benefits. homestead one company for three over the election of their officers PAOL HALL. Secretury-Treaturer The NMU also won about a dozen years straight will get an' extra 15 (be sure to include reg- and the negotiation of their con­ BIAIID. Editor. BCBNARD S«Aistrotion ifumber). The tracts. KAN. Art Editor^ HEBKAM ABIBUB. IRWIN changes in working rules, many of days for the third year and each Spf^Acx. AL MABKIM. JOHN BRAZIL. HER­ which have long been standard in subsequent year, all based on time Great Lakes Seafarers' are cur­ next SIU meetings will be: MAN MAKLBR,. Staff Writers. BILL Mooihr. SIU agreements. after June 15, 1058. OuV Area Representative. rently on strike against the Tom(SIU vacation paynvents are The new contract provides for linson Fleet, which was formerly June 25 PublisliBd bIwMlely ar Hia haadquartars Of tna saafarara iMariutionai union, At- two wage reopeners spaced at ieast based; on an annual rate of $260 non-union but was reChntly siicTanfic t Qui* DMrict, APL-CIO, tfS Fourth July 9 cessfully-crganized. The major AW«K'J9 Br«®!slyB ?i- NY. T-l. HVaAinth a year apart during its three-year prorated according to actual time tMO. pntarad as lacond clasi maHar life span. The first of these is re­ worjEhd with one or more SIU issue in the strike is over negotia­ July 23'. ' fha Fot* Offica in Brooklyn, NY, undar garded in the industry as a "me- conipanies. The Seafarer need not tion of welfare plan provisions AO of Auff. S4, 1*12. ^ , August^ too" clause to enable the NMU to quit a job in order to collect,, as similar to those existing on A&Q 120 deep-iset -ships; ' comtr back after 60 days and ask id the NMU.) Cut Seatime Requirement For SW Welfare Benefits I-: NMU Sjgns, No Raise; Engineers Locked Out I®'1^. • Lakes SIU A&G District SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SEAFARERS LOG »>tr^-- -- :A4h-- M ,v.V'.T �ABM fi l»5f SEAFAKERS Fic* ThrM LOG 14 Ex-SW Shhs At SfakK US Suit Asks Runaways' Return WASfflNGTON—The US Department of Justice has filed a suit against Ai^fotle Onassis, Greek ship­ ping operator, to force him to return to US registry 14 vessels he was allowed to' Merchant Marine Committee la switch to the Liberian flag now investigating the cancellation. under a transfer-and-build Under a 1956 contract with th« agreement with the Mari­ MA, Onassis agreed to construct three supertankers, ope of 100,000 time Administration. If the tons and two of 50,000 tons each, suit is successful it will in return for a go-ahead to transfer mean the return of these ves­ sels to SlU-contracted Ameri­ can-flag shipping companies With all lines cast off, SlU men wave goodbyes as SS Atlantic eases out of Brooklyn pier on maiden run to Europe. Pictured {I to r) Eddie "Beefer" Pucholski (waving), Steve Carr, Lou Cartwright, Vol Jonsons, G e raid Mulholland, John Swiderski, Dick Wendell, Roan Lightfoot and bosun Antoni Wojcicki. In rear, "Red" Starnes and M. J. Blanton (at winch). with some 600 jobs for all marl time unions involved. The 14 ships, 12 T-2 tankers and two Libertys, had been SlU-mahned under contracts with Victory Car­ riers, ' US Petroleum Carriers, Western Tankers and Trafalgar Steamship Corp. The suit came on the heels of an announcement that Onassis was cancelling his order for the con­ struction of three supertankers for US-flag operation by Victory Carriers. The Government is also asking for an accounting of some $20 million In profits Onassis re­ portedly made while operating the vessels under the Liberian flag for two years. Import Ban Blamed The cancellation praer was re­ ported to the MA by Captain Granville Conway, president of four Onassis companies, who said that the Government's restrictions on foreign oil imports constituted a "forced measure" and prevented their complying with the contract. A subcommittee of the House the 14 US-flag vessels to Liberian registry. In addition, he was given a 40 percent fast tax write-off on the construction of the 100,000-ton vessel by the Office of Defense Mobilization. 'This allowance was cn an estimated expenditure of some $51,300,000. Runaways Kept Up To Par Meanwhiie Onassis is going ahead with plans to keep his for­ eign-flag fleets UP to par. <5nly last month he flew in from Paris to attend the launching of the 46,000ton Olympic Eagle in Quincy, Mass. At that time he denied any knowledge as to the progress of the 100,000-ton vessel supposedly being built for US registry. He offered to go ahead with thn construction of the two smaller vessels, but said that the big tanker would have to wait for "a better market." While under the contract Onassis may be penalized some $8,000,000 in performance bonds, this would be a small penalty in light of the earnings of the transferred ships, all of which switched registry be­ fore the Suez war. Meanwhile, US maritime unions were deprived of (Continued on page 6) NMU Harassment Fails To Half Atlantic Sailing Americaie Banner Lines' SS Atlantic sailed on her maiden voyage on Wednesday, Jime 11, as scheduled, despite efforts of the National Maritime Union" to throw a monkey wrench into the new transatlantic operation. Abandoning all pretence of attempting to NMU4= —^— organize the vessel, the NMU pulled its members off the to all present that this was an at­ of other seamen, were unsuccess­ ship on Tuesday afternoon, tempt to set up a cause for a com­ ful in bidding for berths abo^d Visitors come off gangway (left) into American Banner Line termi­ nal in last moments before ship sailed. Despite NMU harassment and inevitable sailing day confusion, 900 passengers were jgotten aboard in few hours time with a big assist from the crew. Well-wishers crowded foot of Banner Line pier as deck gang pre­ pared to cast off lines. Lone NMU picket [in background, left) protests "Un-American Banner Lin^" ' J.. --vL"'' June 10, and started picketing. Seafarers aboard the ship re­ ported that it took considerable pleading and persuasion on the part of NMU officials to get NMU members to walk off the ship. In fact, they said, a number of NMU men flatly refused to leave the vessel and turned in their NMU books. The NMU's picketlines had little effect on the departure of the ves­ sel. All stores and supplies had been loaded on the ship in the five previous days it had been in port and heavy baggage had been placed aboard on Tuesday before the picketing began. The remaining hand luggage brought, to the pier by passengers on Wednesday was handled by crewmembers. Longshoremen loaded the mail and hauled away the passenger gangways, with the ship sailing less than an hour after her scheduled 11:30 departure. She backed away from the pier without incident, al­ though she had no assistance from tugboats, which are NMU-m»nned in New York harbor. While the NMU had not pi^eted the ship until it had been iR port for five days, NMIJ" offkialt iwere very much in evidence whe», tbship arrived in New York on Thyrsday evening, June 9. These offioi^ls tried hard to create a ractal Isiuo oh the dock. It was obvloui plaint against the SIU. Seafarers present saw through the transpar­ ent strategy and refused to be drawn into a trap. Several days later, after this move had failed, and two weeks after the hiring of crews for the vessel,, the NMU prompted a com­ plaint by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the effect that Negro seamen were pushed around and intimidated by the police in Mobile and discriminated against in the hiring procedure at the instigation of the SIU. The charges were based on the complaint of four NMU seamen, who like hundreds the ship. Interestingly enough, the "NMU Pilot" of June 5, in reporting on the hiring procedure, made no mention whatsoever of any mis­ treatment of Negro seamen. Tho "Pilot" said, on page one, that the "owners asked for a platoon of cops to make sure that seamen couldn't make thek- objections felt." In its inside page three story on the hiring, it spoke of "abuse heaped on seamen," and added the following: "Seamen who attempted to protest . . . were quickly moved outside by the cops." The NMU's New York port agent also com(Continued on page 5) SIU Pefition On Liberian Liner Upheld; Crew Voted MIAMI—Crewmembers of the Liberian-flag passenger liner, SS Florida, began voting late this week on the issue of SIU representation in an election ordered by the National Labor Relations Board. The Florida Is operated by a P&O subsidiary and had been under SIU contract before she transferred foreign. An SIU organizing drive among the company's unlicensed person­ nel^began some months ago. The NLRB ordered the election after the Union petitioned for the vote, showing the necessary pledge card support. The ship runs between Florida and the West Indies in regular serv­ ice. A second company vessel, the Southern Cross, is in lay-up. There •nt AOma 200 men involved on both vessels. > '•il �I I SEAFARERS Tng^ Fonr Pass Act To Boost US Trade Jane M, lt^ LOG SEAFARERS ROTARY SHimM ROARR From May 28 To June 10, 1958 WASHINGTON — In a surpris­ ingly one-sided vote of 317 to 98, (Editor's note: Under the new reporting SMtem for SIU ship- , for both A and B men continues to be very good. Eighty-five C men the House of Representatives ping, the sammaries below give the complete picture in each de­ also got out during the period. . passed a bill to continue and Baltimore, Savannah, New Orleans, Wilmington and Seattle provided partment by seniority class. Job group and port, including the num­ strengthen the President's authori­ enough margin to cover the overall decline in shipping for all other ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers eoming into port to ty to reduce tariff barriers to inter­ register ean pick their spots by cheeking the "registered on the ports. At the same time, although New York, Mobile, Houston, and national trade. The bill grants in beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department. Seattle showed a drop in total shipping they sUU did. very well. Sen­ full President Eisenhower's request iority-wise, class A accounted for 66 percent of the total shipping, In the near future,. SIU Shipping will be reported by ra&igs in for a five-year extension of the clkss B for 26 percent and class C for the rest The only rise was in the same fashion. Comments and suggestions on this procedure Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act. are always welcome.) * - the class C portion. However, Boston, Norfolk and the^three Wes^ The 1934 act, which expires June Coast ports shipped no 0 mqp at all. 80, empowers the President to The "on the beach" totals still indicate the "best bets" for jobs with SIU shipping more than held its own during the past two make agreements with other coun­ tries for the mutual reduction of weeks, almost, duplicating the'previous r^ort. A total of elx of the 14 SIU ports showing less than 100 men on the beach in all departments. Boston, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and tariffs. It has been the keystone of American foreign trade policy. 1,055 men were dispatched this period, while registration Seattle fall into this category, and also show 51 or.less clais A men on Its supporters argue it will promote climbed to^l,113. Meanwhile, Uie "on the beach" totals for both A and hand in all departments. Seafarers should check the "on the beach" figures carefully to note their chances, for a job before rejgistering in » a greater volume of foreign trade. B men fell off. The current House bill provides Five ports provided enough job activity to make up for the decline any port. Several are pretty well cleaned out even in entry ratings. these methods for tariff regulation: in nine others. As a result, by the end of the two-week period there The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow,, . . New • The President could cut the were slightly less than two men. od the beach for every top seniority York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Nbrfolk: rates of duties as much as 10 per­ man shipped, which could mean a complete turnover of class A men Quijet . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Wilming­ cent below present levels in any in a month's time. For class B alone, the ratio was one man shipped Orleans: Good .. . Lake Charles: Fair-. . . Houston: Good . •. twelve-month period but by no for every 2.1. class B men registered on the beach, so that shipping ton: Fair . . . San Francisco: Fair . . . Seattle: Steady. more than 25 percent over the fiveyear span of the extension. • Rates now above 50 percent of value could be cut to 50 percent. • Any ad valorem rate could be Registered' On The Beach Registered TOTAL Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped reduced by two percentage points. CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A 1, ClASS B< CLASS A The bill also contains "an GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 -GROUP ' GROUP GROUP GROUP escape" clause which would permit Port All 3 3 C 1 2 3 3 3 z s A B i 2 1 2 3 I 2 1 2 2 1 1 Congress to overide the Presidents 16 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 2 6 4 1 1 1 1 decisions to cut tariffs when do­ Boston New York ..... 18 40 18 . 1 78 87 148 42 5 17 6 11 13 36 . 10 6 1 — 7 99 11 8 25 5 mestic industries claim injury from Philadelphia _ _ 5 ... 4 7 1 1 2 1 18 12 9 2 2 1 1 1 8 11 1 1 4 competitive imports.' Such action Baltimore ...... 17 32 6 79 43' . 7 31 11 2 7 18 18 8 2 — 6 58 15 77 w, 2 *11 22 26 would be based on recommenda­ Norfolk _ — 3 8 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 7 14 4 3 11 13 tions of the Federal Tariff Commis­ Savannah — 1 1 2 3 1 3 — 2 1 — 1 2 1 5 10 2 3 1 — 2 1 — — — — _ sion for either higher tariffs or Tampa 7 1 4 1 1. 3 1 — 1 4 ' 5 4 1 . Mobile 6 13 2 4 12 2 1 2 19 Import quotas. 5 2 21 27 38 5 6 2 _ 2 18 21 11 3 -4 4 7 48 14 62 46 50 9 7" 6 The outlook for Senate approval New Orleans ... 8 18. 6 — — _ —— _ 3 4 4 2 3 — 1 2 2, _ 2 16 8 10 2 2 6 1 9 of the five-year extension without Lake Charles .. 2 _ _ 30 «... Houston 4 8 16 6 — 14 36 6 8 5 —. 14 14 44 23 35 4 12 5 restrictive amendments was im- Wilmington — 11 „ 1 1 .... 1 5 2 2 1 1 — 2 12 3 15 6 13 4 1 6 4 certain. — San Francisco .. 5 1 2 1 1 6 « 6 1 1 1 18 3 21 12 18 3 4 DECK DEPARTMENT Seattle Egypt Sets Pay Terms On Suez Final agreement on compensa­ tion for shareholders of the old Suez Canal Company nationalized by Egypt in 1956 has been reached, the International Bank for Recon­ struction and Development an­ nounced last week. The final agree­ ment will be signed about raidJuly after necessary formalities are' compieted. Under the agreement Egypt is to abandon all claims on the Canal Company's assets outside Egypt and on transit dues collected in London and Paris after the nation­ alization of the canal in July, 1956. These dues amounted to approxi­ mately $14,000,000. In addition, Egypt agreed to make six annual payments totaling $64,000,000 from 1959 to 1964, two of these pay­ ments to be made in advance when Britain unfreezes Egyptian assets. The final agreement has to be sub­ mitted to the Egyptian State Coun­ cil and to a general meeting of Suez Company shareholders before signature. Make Checks To'SIU-A&G' .Seafarers mailing in checks or money orders to the Union to cover dues payments are urged to be sure to make all of them payable to the SIU-A&G District. Some Seafarers have sent In checks and money orders in the names of individual headquar­ ters officials. This makes fur a probieni in bookkeeping whieb can. be avoided if checks ar^e Q^e out to the Union directly. 3 3 — 5 1 .— 2 6 3 1 6 — 4 — 11 11 22 6 7 2i 1 5 2 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT • Port Boston New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle Registered CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 3 1 11 36 . 7 — 1 10 2 36 5 — 1 9 — 1 1 — — 3 2 21 2 13 22 3 2 2 31 8 2 — — 8 3, 7 1 2 —— Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 1 1 13 1 — 1 — 14 — 1 — — —• 2 — 4 2 2 — —• 1 10 2 1 — 4 1 — 3 .— 5 4 10 3 — 1 2 6 4 2 5 1 2 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 — — 9 1 *2 29 4 —• — 3 — 1 2 15 33 12 — 3 2 17 2 6 6 1 5 — Shipped CLASS B 3 6 1 2 — 3 1 3 2 1 2 —• 2 GROUP 1 2 — 3 16 — 2 — 12 — 1 — — — 2 — 4 1 6 — — 1 9 — 4 — — 4 — Shipped CLASS C 3 _ 9 .— 13 — 1 2 3 10 4 6 2 — 3 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 1 S A 2 B C ___ 9 44 28 9 — 2 4 2 2 — — 5 35 25 5 _ — _ 1 — 2 6 1 2 — _ — 2 4 1 20 7 1 1 47 17 1 _ 1 4 4 1 1 9 21 10 10 — 8 6 _ _ — 9 — — 5 7 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B All 81 8 65 1 9 6 28 65 9 47 14 9 12 GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 2 8 2 1 1 2 41 118 16 5 22 1 27 3 3 8 85 6 23 1 16 7 8 J 2 7 2 17 32 3 2 5 26 62 ^0, 3 8 • 1 7 8 2 2 1 At g 10 27 1 4 8' 1 2 g 6 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 e 1 18 4 9 19 8 IS • • 4 Ti .g 1 1 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered ' Registered CLASS B CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL GROUP 2 1 2 26 ' 9 2 2 12 4 3 2 1 3 12 3 5 4 1 18 4 1 2 3 3 — — GROUP 2 3 1 — ' 3 27 ^ . 1 MM s 8 3 11 2, — 1 i — 1 1 4 — —\ . 12 — 22 1 — 1 9 3 2 — 3 — 5 — 2 1 — Registered CLASS A 3 1 11 3 16 3 — 3 5 9 3 10 2 2 5 ReglMered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 1 15 4 — 2 10 2 — — 2 1 — — 7 2 3 12 — 1 6 1 5 1 5 2 1 1 Shipped CLASS B 3 2 40 1 18 — 3 4 6 34 — 7 2 8 3 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 . ^ — 2 — 1 1 — — _ —r 1 1 2 1 — Shipped CLASS B 3 • Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP 2 3 _ 1 8 2 , 9 _ A 3 59 3 30 1 3 2 5 6 4 15 49 1 14 8 15 5 J 1 2 17 2 1 1 2 . , IS 1 "i 12 5 __ 8 Ml. Shipped CLASS C CLASS B C 3 2 19 2 1 1 2 13 14 5 1 10 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B ' GROUP GROUP All 12 3 1 2 8 3 71 7 58 2 10 5 18 66 3 33 13 16 15 6 77 11 50 9 2 8 23 31 2 16 8 20 6 1 23 6 12 3 1 1 14 10 1 4 3 9 4 1 95 2 12 20 6 2 4 1 1 10 24 83 1 6 — 4 1 20 2 3 1 212 1055 2 — — 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 3 12 12 3 1 8 8 12 8 X 2 3 A B C All 12 3 84 183 68 ~9 ^ 49 74 152 53 11 26 46 15 279 83 19 381 284 453- 113 47 191 18 7. fi4 59 53 — ;48 33 149 23 6 6 -25 205 118 31 ! 354 123 411 45 89 33 108 9 I'MR'Ta 67 17 128 5 64 2 _ 33 212 73 3.5 1 320 269 88 285 220 407 194 li» 167 174 313 204 21 90 163 8 73 696 274 85 11056 676 952 443 821 3 8 2 26 9 19 6 1 8 9 22 11 7 4 13 6 2071 GROUP 1 2 8 24 90 107 17 95 84 19 11 138 60 198 3261 �HUB U. 19SS SEAFARERS LOC Pare Five Senate Passes Hail Bill, Warns On Rate-Cutting Under guidance of two tugboats, SS Atlantic pulls Into New York ler to get ready for maiden voyage. Ship is due bade In New brk on June 27. ?: WASHINGTON—The Senate has passed the controversial railroad relief bill which will give the railroads an edge in setting rates where they come into competition with domestic shipping and other means of transportation. The bill is now being sent to the House for consideration. As introduced by Senator ject in this act, the Commission, in be damaging to the shipping In­ George Smathers'of Florida, determining whether a .rate is dustry on the face of it, the Senate tlie bill, S-3778, was designed to lower than a reasonable minimum Committee, in reporting out the grant special financial relief to the rate, shall consider facts and cir­ bill to the floor of the Senate, had, nation's railroads. However, the cumstances attending the move­ stated that it was not its intent SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades ment of the traffic by the carrier to approve destructive rate-making Department, the Interstate Com­ or carriers to which the rate is practices. The report gave some merce Commlssioti and shipping applicable. Rates of a carrier shall assurance to the shipping industry industry" representatives have not be held up to a particular level that Congress would not look strongly protested Section 5 of the to protect the traffic of any other kirdly on any railroad efforts to bill which would weaken the ICG's mode of transportation, giving due smash the coastwise steamship power to consider ship rates in consideration to the objectives of services. determining railroad rates for the the national transportation policy The rate-making provisions are declared in this Act." same service. of great concern to such SlU-conHowever, despite the wording of tracted companies as Pan-Atlantio Under present law the ICC is required to maintain a differential this clause, which would seem to and Seatrain in the coastwise trade and Calmar in the intercoastal between the lower rates of water service as well as many vessels in carrier and those of railroads. But Section s (3) provides: foreign trade -which have g. coast­ wise run as ore leg of their service. VIn a proceeding involving com­ At present, the railroad act is petition between carriers of dif­ in the House Interstate and For­ ferent modes of transportation sub-feign Commerce Committee which/ has not yet brought out a report on the bill. 55 Atlantic On Maiden Voyage (Continued from page 3) pitflned on' page 8 of the "Pilot" about the "cops . , .'standing over all of us." Even these complaints 'were re-butted by the NMU's own MobUe port agent, who declared, "The newspapers here showed no Parti­ ality, nor did the police depart­ ment except in a conpie of Inci­ dents. The Agent here talked With the police captain at the line and he straightened it out very quickly." Answering Charges Answering the charges made by Roy Wilkins, NAACP executive sectetary, SIU General Counsel Seymour W. Miller wired, in part: .. ."I am appalled that an organiza­ tion of the calibre of the NAACP has allowed itself to be used in a straight organizational dispute be­ tween the NMU and the SIU. Would expect NMU to raise non­ existent racial issues but it is in­ conceivable that NAACP should endorse these falsehoods without any attempt to check the facts or to ascertain the position of the parties accused. ' "NMU's purpose in raising these dishonest issues through the ma­ chinery of NAACP is deliberately calculated to lend an aura of cre­ dence to unsubstantiated charges before the NLRB and thus Influ­ ence it to issue a complaint. We are prepared to demonstrate the falsity of the information NMU has directed to your organization . . No Economle Bieef The NMU picket signs displayed at the pier on sailing day made no reference to any economic beef that the NMU had with the com­ pany but simply attacked the SIU loan, called the company "UnAmerican Banner Lines" and claimed that it had violated "US Ldbor Laws" in an unspecified manner. With the picketlinea having failed in their objective, the ship was subsequently hung up 'for a short time off the Battery when an anonymous phone call reported that a bomb had been planted on the ship. She also had to pick up two passengers who missed the ves­ sel, and 13 of the replacements for NMU men who had left the ship. - The "bomb" warning continued' a pattern of anonymous phone calls Which bftginated In Mobile while the ship was taking on her crew. At that time, a fire bomb was thrown againsf the door of the hir­ ing center and did minor damage. Subsequently, an anonymous, phone call was made to the Waterman Building, horns of the SIU-cuutracted Waterman Steamship Com­ pany, to the effect that a bomb had been planted In the building. A search failed to find anything. Other anonymous phone calls were made to the families of SIU men in Mobile and SIU port officials' fami­ lies making fglse reports of acci­ dents befalling the men. Still pending before the National Labor Relations Board are the charges filed by the NMU even be­ fore the company bad begun hiring its crew. The charges, filed against both the company and the SIU, were not supported by any evi­ dence. They accused the company and SIU of acting in collusion to assure the SIU a majority of the crewmembers. Subsequently, the NMU came up with only a scanty turnout for the hiring, with the SIU's applicants outnumbering the NllU's by as much as five to one, according to estimates by observers on the scene. Consequently, in the com­ petition for jobs aboard the ship the SIU won a sizable majority. Keeping in Tonch WITH SIU OLDTIMERS A seaman all his life, Seafarer Charles Henry likes to boast of the fact that he has worked only one month in a shoreside job in the last 50 years. That was jn 1907, when he came to Baltimore from the 'Virgin Islands, his birthplace. After she was blown up, with a loss of some 150 men aboard, and in the putting in about a month in last war, he sailed on the George a plant ashore, Henry managed to Washington which was under at­ ship out in the steward department tack by submarines on several oc­ on the old Alabama, owned by Bay casions. Brother Henry had taken out his Line. That was union J^ook with the old ISU back the beginning of in 1918, and when the present SIU his 50-year ca­ was born in 1938, he became a char­ reer at sea. ter member. "I've spent a good Since that time, 50 years shipping in the steward Henry has worked department,'' he said, "and I've en­ in the steward joyed it." departments o n A fairly young man (he is only American - flaW 66), Brother Henry, who now re­ ships down sides in . NYC, spends most of his through two time just traveling around the Henry World Wars, until city. He comes into the head­ late last year, when sickness and quarters hall at least three times eye trouble forced him to retire on a week, just "to sit and listen to his SlU-disability benefit. the men here talk about the sea." The wars offered good money, "I'm proud to have been a mem­ he said, but there were times when ber of the SIU for the past 20 he was not too sure he would be years. They have taken good care able to collect it In World- War I of us old fellows, and I hope the he was one of the handful of men younger members will carry It rescued from the Armenia when along," he said. Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no mafter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime' plus the Plan's standard eligibility Tequifement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlU-contracted companies. . Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year seatime requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro­ vision, can also.obtain coverage under this benefit Food, as usual, topic of interest at most of the ship's meetings according to the 'reports. The gang on the Del Monte gave a vote of thanks to baker Jimmy Long for the special cakes he puts out on holidays and birthdays. "i.ong Long is a fine passenger ship baker and to us he is the best," they agreed. Other votes of thanks went to the galley crews on the John C., Ocean Eva and the Beauregard. There was a lot of discussion at the last meeting aboard the Coeur d'Alene Victory, according to safety committee chairman Glenn Lawson, with quite a few beefs being aired. Some of them can be applied to most any vesseL Of great concern was the fact that passageway doors should not be padlocked in port when a nail would keep the hasp in place just as well. This way a man will not have any difficulty in opening the door in case of an emergency such as a'fire or a bursting steam pipe. 4" t 4" "Nothing ever happens to us on the coastwise runs," reported David L. Jones, ship's delegate on the Cantigny. "However on our last trip a gener­ ator burned out in Boston, and the crew enjoyed the added six-day stay in Bean.town." Jones This can be rated as one pf the best ships in the fleet, Jones said, with fine co­ operation all awund. $ t Quick OK Given On Superiiners WASHINGTON—The Senate has passed the bill calling for construc­ tion of two superiiners, one for American President Lines for Pa­ cific service, and the other for United States Lines for the North Atlantic trade. Final decision on the bill, which will exempt these ships from the 50% subsidy limita­ tions of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, will have to be made by Presi­ dent Eisenhower. Strong opposition to the bill was expressed by the Commerce De­ partment and from Senator Frank Lausche (D-Ohio) who said it might resu]^ in too great a liberalization of ship subsidies. Present laws pro­ vide for Government subsidies up to 50 percent of construction whereas this bill would authorize the Government to pay almost 55 percent of the construction costs. The bill, as passed by the Senate, was amended as proposed by Sena­ tor John J. Williams (R.—Del.) to prohibit the operating lines from giving free rides or reduced pas­ senger rates to officials or em­ ployees of the Government or their families. The amendment was knocked out by the Senate-House conference. Under the provisions of the sub­ sidy program, one vessel will be sold to APL for ^4,000.000 and the other will be sold to US Lines for some $47,000,000, to replace the SS America. Actual cost of con­ structing the two superiiners is ex­ pected to run to some $200,000,000. Things are getting "desperate" aboard the Del Rio because of Quitting Ship? magazine hoarders. A plea was Notify Union made at the last meeting for the members to return these magazines A reminder from SIU head­ So that the others can get a quarters cautions all Seafarers chance to read them. If not, would leaving their ships to contact someone please volunteer to buy the hall in ample time to allow them in New Orleans? the Union to dis. ateh a repli..-^But this is the only beef to re­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ port from this ship. On all other fore paying off may cause a de­ matters every one agrees that this layed sailing, force the ship to is the best crew that has been ''sail short of the manning re­ aboard for some time with both quirements and needlessly make topside and the unlicensed men the work tougher for your ship­ working together on any problems mates. that come up from time to time. S �'•y^yti^'r'^ • \ Tag* Sis SEAFARERS • i low tt, MM 100 Can .:I^- .••• •J : 1,'^- ''-V J MEBA President Herbert Daggett, right, listens attentively as Harry O'Reilly, secretary of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, addresses delegates to union's 81st convention. Sitting next .to O'Reilly is MEBA Socretory-Treasurer Arthur LoBorge. •i Jtx -i." |l u'U 1^' •i J ,;:. 1'^- -i-.r. 'tc Engineers Hit NMU Dual Union Move (Continued from page 2f stance was the American Coal heef referred to above. In this lat­ est instance, the NMU resolution would seem to coincide exactly with the wishes of US Lines. Noteworthy to union observers was the fact that the NMU action —offering to help the compaifiy against the officers.' unions in order to clear the SS United States out of port in a hurry—came on the very eve of the NMU's own con­ tract termination, Sunday, June 15, when no agreement had yet been reached. They recalled that in the "NMU Pilot" of February 27, 1958, the following statement appeared; . "In testifying for HR 9342, Ma­ jor General John M. Franklin, president of the US Lines, re- Mobile Men Turn To On Eye Benefit . MOBILE—The men on the beach In this port have been enthusiasti­ cally taking advantage of the new eyeglass program which was started here last month. At last report al­ most ten men a day were being processed by the optician here. Brother H. B. Pittman was the first Seafarer in the area to have his eyes checked and, said that he was more than pleased with the glasses he received and the short time it took to be processed. Most of the members in the port have completed their medical ex­ aminations at the clinic and are now bringing in their wives and children. The rest of the Seafarers, especially those returning from long trips, are urged to make an appointment for their examinations as soon as possible. Shipping for the port during the last couple of weeks was on the slow side and from all indications the coming period will also be about the same. The Yaka is ex­ pected out of the yards where she has been undergoing repairs and will take on a full crew around the 25th of the month. Other vessels expected in port during the coming period are the Claiborne, Warrior, Monarch of the Sea,!Del Aires, and the'following Alcoa ships: Alcoa Cavalier, Ranger. Clipper, Roamer and Partnec. viewed the record of the SS United States." He said: 'Since her first voyage, the ship has carried 382,552 passengers and has not been tied up one single day by labor trouble, I want to give credit . . . particularly to Mr. Curran, presi­ dent of the NMU.'who realizes the importance of keeping the big ship on schedule. . Upheld Schedule Apparently Curran accepted the responsibility of carrying out the ship's schedule in each and every case, regardless of any trade union principles that might be involved. Historically, the NMU has man­ aged not to have any strikes, stop­ pages, or other disputes when the SS United States was in port. It is also noteworthy that the SS IndependeiKe, another large NMUmanned passenger vessel, which arrived in port Friday morning, made a quick turnaround and got out of port Saturday noon also imdisturbed.by the fact that the NMU had no work agreement. It is un­ usual for a pqssenger ship to leave port on a weekend. •>; <J -'i: i f- '-it-ii • OJVI riHi'-i- ' 'iC' '-Ii{',' r 1. , ' •, ,1^ - , . ' ; •" ' • Ask Return Of Onassis Runaways (Continued from page 3) approximately 600 jobs on the transferred vessels for some two years. The possibility of Onassis reneg­ ing on his contract was forseen as early as May, 1956, when the transfer Issue was brought before the House Merchant Marine Com­ mittee. Many Congressmen then expressed concern over whether the new ships would be constructed or not', and as an added surety, tacked stronger conditions on the transfer agreement which were aimed to assure fterformance. In his letter to the MA, Conway said that the Government's restric­ tion on the amount of foreign oil which may be imported into the US prevented Victory Carriers from building the vessels. He said that under these limits, most major oil companies are not only refusing to charter tankers from individual owners, but are laying up their own vessels, As a result, he said, "much to our regret, we have no alternative but to notify you that we are com­ pelled to cancel the^ building, pro­ gram contemplated • by the con­ tract" with the fOA, , ^ . 9 • \ •• ' • .• J: » '.I- Ar-' Stumbling around in the dark U an open Invitation to trouble anytime. A burnt-out light bulb In enclosed spaces such as store­ rooms and paint lockers or any below deck work area creates an obvious safety hazard. If you can't see what you're doing, you are fair game. Play It safe. Make sure you have ample lighting rhf— you - work.. —' anywhere 'A • j An SlU Ship is a Safe Ship T;,: &«• • ,c U.it:;., . �CJ?. .<"• * •• • y. i'-. ,V Jtaie U, 1958 f. 'X '- A . 1. '-•; r SEAFARERS Pace Seven LOG Welfare Plan Paid Oat $1.4 Million In '57 The annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Plan filed with the New York State Superintendent of Insurance shows that farers' families; $290,000 in bene­ fits for.Seafarers on the beach; and the Plan paid $1,418,578.27 in benefits to Seafarers and their $90,000 for maternity benefits. families during the year 1957."^ Reserves Growing (See details of report below.) reflecting the addition of new wel­ Despite the year-by-year in­ The payments In 1057 bring the total of benefits since the Plan be­ gan in June, 1950 to slighUy less than $9 miilion. The total of bene­ fits paid out last year is almost $117,000 more than the year 1958 and a whopping $555,000 over 1955, ^ . fare benefits, year by year, and im­ provement of existing benefits. The major benefits, money-wise, during the year In round figures included $283,000 in death bene­ fits; $157,000 in disability-pension benefits; $360,000 in hospital, sur­ gical and medical benefits for Sea­ creases in benefits, the Plan has continued to add to its financial strength by increasing its cash reseires. The net increase, after al­ lowing for reserves for payment of benefits, amounted to $554,000. Total assets of the Welfare Plan now stand at mOre than $6,100,000 STATE OF NEW YORK INSURANCE DEPARTMENT i - ANNUAL REPORT • Filed with the Superintendent of Insurance ^ ; for the calendar year 1957 • x -' Seafarers Welfare Fund ' ' '' ' ; Nam. of Fund , ^ $1,207,420.43 653,232.95 22 Net increase or decrease after reserves (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 554,187.48 UNASSIGNED FUNDS ACCOUNT "i' - - _ 11 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Addras. 23 Unassigned Funds at beginning of year 24 Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above Other charges or credits to Unassigned Funds (itomize): 25 ' Pursuant to Article IIIA of the New York Insurance Low Robert T. Creasey $3,299v769.36 554,187.48 .r. 26 27 ( / Admlnittrctar Not included in the text of. the Welfare PMh report are the de­ tails of vacation benefits, which; are handled through the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan, a separate entity. These benefits totaled $1 811,826.85 during 1957. The entry under (he heading, "Benefits Directly Provided To Members—Current Year" does not list the vacation amounts since this is a report of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan only. # 20 Jiet increase or decrease before reserves (Line 10 less Line 19) 2T Increase or decrease in reserves for benefits not insured ^^ f of which better than $1,717,000 represents cash holdings and more than $3!.^ million investments in Government bonds and other top grade investments of the type favored for welfare, pension and other trust funds. The worth of the investments was denionstrated by the fact that earnings from this area alone amounted to $112,926.96 in the year, a healthy addition to the Plan's reserves. Vacation Benefifs Were $1.8 MiSlion 28 Unassigned Funds at end of year. $3,853,956.84 ' Robert T. Creasey EXPERIENCE UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS fitc.1 OfHcar (Bated on Information Obtained From Insurance Companies) (No Insurance Carried) Note: The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehen­ sive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department,,Welfare Fund Bureau, 123 William Street, New York 38, N. Y. Assets BENEFITS DIRECTLY PROVIDED TO MEMBERS-CURRENT YEAR Benefit Type of Benefit Payments 1 Death $ 283,867.02 2 Cash Disability 157,630.00 3 Hospital 307,789.66 4 Surgical 45,289.00 5 Medical 8,756.50 6 Unemployment 290,621.21 7 Vacation —o— 8 Maternity 90,400.00 9 Medical Examination Program 6,655.49 10 Blood Transfusions 643.00 11 Therapeutic Equipment f 43.06 12 Pensions or Retirement ' —o—12a Seamen's Training Schools % 23,427.90 12b Motion Pictures at Marine Hospitals -2,296.50 12c Cost of Fixed Assets Acquired for the Purpose of Providing Specific Benefits Under the Plan..; 86,948.55 12d Scholarship Program 19,195.64 I2e Medical and Safety Program 95.014.74 CONDENSED. STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND UNASSIGNED FUNDS Invested assets .$3,573,846.91 Cash 1.717,751.33 Contributions from employers and employee-members due and unpaid, including $12,131.98 more than two months past due. 535.492.36 Other assets .* 274,991.28 TOTAL $6,102,081.88 Liabilities and Unassigned Fiinds Reserves for benefits not insured Other liabilities Unassigned Funds $2,228,118.90 20,006.14 31,853,956.84 A... TOTAL TOTAL .....$1,418,578.27 $6.102,081.88 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contributions from employers .$2,716,221.10 Contributions from employee-members. o— Interest, dividends and real estate net income, 112,926.96 Profit on disposal of investments. • o • Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments . 1,466.73 Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance com­ panies in connection with member benefits • o Other income: , , 7 Eguipment rental ..................................... 3,679.62 8 .\.i. 9 State ] County j " Trustees of the Fund, being duly sworrt, each for hims.elf"depose$ and soys that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, tnowledge ......;rr....; and belief. 10 TOTAL $2,834,294.41 DEDUCT: 11 Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance companies for member benefits ...... ^ •*........'.—^O"—• 12 Benefits directly provided to members. 1,418,578.27 13 General expenses : 201,486.21 14 Loss on disposal of investments. —o— 15 Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments....... 1,284.85 Other: 16 Trustees meeting oxpense 5,524.65 VV .i;r 19 • •• '- e*eeee*eeeese»eeeteeeeeeee«eeoeeeeoeoaoooeoeieeeeeeeo ..v;;$1,526,873.98 Subscribed and sworn 1o before me —... day of 195^ lied HI Oucens Ceunlit •. Notes If the Trustees ore composed of both employer and employee (or labor prgonizatlon) representativii, the obove offtdovlt must be lugned by one from eadt (poup. �TV Tight J 5 EA PARERS IPC Award Winners Two Years Running YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliu$ Watch Out For 'Bargains' ,*• .' I•T - rt. Crewmembers of Del Monte (Mississippi) get second plaque to hong alongside lost year's for being safest ship in fleet. Harry X. Kelly, company president, makes presentation to Captain H. G. Brote. Others are (front, kneeling, I to r) W. E.; Danese, 2nd assistaiit-eng'r; J. V. Thornton, 1st assistant; J. C. Long, steward; J. M. Callahan, steward delegate; H. F. Mentz, engine delegate; J. Odenwald, purser. Kneeling, rear are,(I to r) L J. Dehmer, 3rd assistant; J. P. Creel; ship's delegate; R. Boytt,. deck delegate. Standing (I to r) are: H. E. Dugas, 3rd mate; N. A. Esquerre, chief engineer; W. Jensen, chief mate, Brote and Kelly. Jobless Pay Extension A Dud S'' i' i'. WASHINGTON—Only four states so far, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey, have accepted Federal aid under the new imemployment compensation law signed by President Eisenhower twa weeks ago. The law will make Federal funds available to the states to According to an Associated Press are Virginia, Washington, Missouri, provide for additional unem­ survey, the governors of Wisconsin, Delaware, North Carolina, Kansas ployment compensation for jobless Nebraska, Iowa and Mississippi and Florida. workers who have used up their have either directly or indirectly As originally set up,-..,the bill state benefits. However, the bill rejected the. Government's offer of would have extended Federal aid does not make it mandatory on the Federal funds. Other states ex­ of some $700,000,000 to 3,000,000 part of the state to accept the aid, pected to refuse the use of Federal jobless workers throughout the and those that do must start re­ funds, unlesis the recession worsens. country. paying it to the Government in 1930, either out of reserve funds or by increased employer contribu­ tions' to Tederal unemployment taxes. With these additional funds, un­ employed workers in New York J^es Petrillo, president of the parable to those in "effect in the will be able to. receive unemploy­ AmOTcan Federation of Musicians basic steel industry. McDonald ment compensation for an addi­ for the past 18 years, announced also turned down the industry's tional 13 weeks, to a maximum of his retirement from office at the request for 'forbearance" on a 39 weeks, and will receive in­ union's 61st annual convention and cost-of-living raise due July 1. "A creased payments from $35 to $45 nominated the man he thought recession year is not the time for per week. should be chosen as his successor. a backward .step," he said. In New Jersey, Michigan and Stressing his doctors' reports that 4" i 4 Pennsylvania, the funds will be he "must slow down," Petrillo used merely to extend the maxi­ said: "No one will deny that 42 The new AFL-CIO Laundry and mum time of payments. In New years (in office) is a long time to Dry Cleaning International Union Jersey and Michigan jobless work­ be under.pressure and that I have came into being on- May 12th. ers will be able to collect unem­ earned my retirement and the Delegates from 35 locals, represen­ ployment compensation, for" an ad­ right to live my cwn life for the ting 26,000 paid up members, ditional 13 weeks, with 39 weeks few remaining years." His choice formed the new union which took being the maximum, while in Penn­ as AFM president, Petrillo told the place of the expelled Laundry, sylvania the period of payment will the 1,200 convention delegates, was Dry Cleaning and Dye House Work­ be extended from 30 to 45 weeks. Hermail D. Kenin, the union's ers Int'l Union. The old union A number of other states, seek­ West Coast representative. In the was expelled from the federation ing to avoid any possibility of hav- election of officers the following for failing to comply with the AFL. Ing to increase their taxes in the day, Kenin was elected by a vote CIO Ethical Practices Code. future, have made it known that of 1,195 to 608. they would not accept Federal aid ; S" to help their unemployed workers. 500 members of the Building and Construction Trades Council in Witchita, Kan., donated their weekends and spare time to a 30SEA'TTLE — Shipping for this .month project to rebuild the fire house and city office building in port was very good during the past the town of Udall, Kan., which was two weeks with more Class B men destroyed by af tornedo in May, taking jobs than Class A. This was 1955. The building was financed by especially true in the steward de­ 19 unions in the area and some 40 partment where the ratio _was as contractors. The new building high as two-for-one. However the houses the town's fire trucks, the outlook for the future is uncertain Saber saws cost" anywhyre from $18 to $100. Fairly-good ones are city clerk's office, a library. and as there are no vessels scheduled =^28-Goodtquality, m^diumlrsabeTsaw: workroom for city maintenance to pay off in this area sa far. The Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) elelr employees. ^ motor to prevent overheating and to was the only vessel paying off dur-' ing the period. Signing on were' Fref-2 5 Plans for negotiatious for a wage the Kyska (Waterman), Pacific SUMMER SUITS; The standard men's Summer suit ha. Increase, better fringe benefits and Navigator (Compass) and the Ocean hl^n^Lpn 50-50 Wend of dacron and wool worsted. Thia cost-of-living adjustments for some trila. In transit were the Maiden. 215,000 steelworkers in the st'eel Creek (Waterman), Yorkmar, Losalthough some can be handfabricating industry will go ahead, mar, and the Flomar (Calmar); waX"; 11 u,' I machine-wakhed., A true wash-and-wear Steelworker President David Mc­ There were a few reported beefs, suit generaUy is a blend of 65 or 75 per cent dacron' with 35 or 29 Donald reported. The union ^ is most pf them minor ones, •^Icb; a"' <^^®^o"-cWton suits are uol-as dressy but aT# lesi' > - seeking wages agd conditions com­ were settled right on the ships,' > costly than rdacron-worsfed; about ?35.$4b, cdinpated to Mild Boom Hits Seattle •-.. y' '0:. Better watch the quality of the things you buy especially carefully during this recession. Some manufacturers and food packers are reducing quality and playing other tricks to make prices seem lower than they^ actually are. . For example, a manufacturer of casings for frankfurters reports some meat processors are making frankfurters thinner but the same length so there are as many as twelve in a pound Instead of the usual eight or ten. The mai|ufacturer8 are doing this^ thp casing company explains, because housewives ase seeking more for their money in this recession. You aren't, of course, getting any more for your money this way. It's also necessary to keep a sharp eye on the quality of produce. The US Agricultural Marketing Service repbrts concern over mls^ representation of quality by soma growers and shippers. Unlike most other foods, fresh fruits and vegetables may be labeled with tho US grades without actual official inspection. The authorities depend on occasional sample checks at the markets to catch up with dishonest sellers. In thesq days when many freshproduce items such as potatoes are already packaged, it's difficult to check quality before you buy. Thus', safest buys are those pre­ packaged fruits and vegetables which not only say on the con­ tainer "US No. 1" or "US Grade A", as the case may be, but also are labeled; "Packed under con­ tinuous inspection of the US Dept. of Agriculture." In potatoes specifically, US No. 1 grade generally gives you satis­ factory quality. at S medium price. BUt since there is only random enforcement of grade labeks, you must check the quality offered by various markets. Observe whether there are too many of the wasteful small potatoes in the container, or wilted, leathery or discolored potatoes. Also watch the quality of clothing at this time. A business news­ paper reports some manufacturers are holding down costs by using more machine stitching, reducing the number of buttons and amount of trimmings. Elimination of mere decoration won't affect wearability. In fact, simple dresses are more versatile. But it's extra important now to examine the basic quality of seams, hems, plackets, buttons and buttonholes. July is a month of important clearances and a good time to shop for summer dresses; men's summer suits, slacks and shirts; shoes; re­ frigerators; washing machines; television sets, and used cars. Note also that oil tanks and coal bins can be" filled at savings of fi\lle to ten per cent before the autumn rush. , , One peculiar development in this recession is "concealed price cuts". Manufacturers have been reluctant tq openly reduce prices but instead are offering retailers mSny special short-term merchandising allowances. They make these temporary reductions in the hope the recession will end before they are forced to cut prices openly. For example, a leading manufacturer of power tools cuts prices on two or three models, as much as 30 per cent for just one month. Several TV manufacturers have special-priced console and portable TV sets $62 to $110 bejow previous listings. , Auto manufacturers resist cutting list prices but do give dealers special merchandising allowances of $100 on a car so they can cut prices late in the model season. But you have to do extra comparison-shopping. Not all models are reduced even in the same manufacturer's line. For example, you'll find a leading, tool manufacturer has slashed the price of his quarter-inch drill kit, so the complete kit costs no more than the drill alone. Here are tips on these and other July, buying opportunities; POWER TOOLS: Quarter-inch drills are the most popular home­ owner s power tool. Well-made ones now are available at $15 to $20. Avoid drills with hand-tightened chucks. Those with geared-key or hex-key . chucks , are. easier to tighten and unloosen, Saber or bayonet" saws are growingly popular because of their versatility, and are displacing circular power saws in the favor of many homeowners and hobbyists. Saber-type power saws can be used as jig^ scroll, coping and band saws, and also as rip or cross-cut, although they are slower than circular saws for these purposes," Saber saws also .nd �SEAFARERS LOO Tu* Nla* CUSS OF '58 SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES 1 :A -Jl/ i Swelling the ranks of SIU scholarship graduates, three more. Seafarers' children re­ ceived their college degrees this month. The covets sheepskins went to Miss Alma Iris Jimenez at the College of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Ju£m; Miss Anne Virgin at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., and Lembhard Howell at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. They now go on to widely dif­ ferent careers following their chosen fields of study. Miss Jimenez, now Dr. Jime­ nez, won one of the first four $6,000 awards imder the SIU scholarship program in 1953, while finishing her pre-med training. She is the daughter of Seafarer Pedro Jimenez of Rio Piedras, PR, an SIU member sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Dr. Jimenez wovmd up four years of graduate study at the College of Medicine despite a one-year interruption due to illness. She will still have to serve a hospital internship be­ fore hanging out her shingle. Uncle Sam has an immediate claim on the services of "Lem" Howell, who was commissioned an ensign, USNR, an. hour be­ fore his regular commence­ ment! The son. of Seoxarer Cleveland Howell of New York City, an SIU chief steward, Howell graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree and honors in history. He ex­ pects to go on to further study after his Navy tour of duty. (S.ee separate story on page 16.) i • ;-'I •'•J M' �r 1 ,•> ' :» '•» *>; ;> J ;. / ^• SEAPAkBHS Pars Tea Eligibility Change Applauded In NV it-;--- NEW yORK-^eafarefs in this port were glad to learn of the revision of the basic seatime requirements under the Seafarer's Welfare Plan, Bill Hall, assistant s^etaiy-treasurar, reported. Now a man need only have one day's seatime in the last six months instead of the one in the last ninety in" —— vannafa, Georgia (Seatrain); Fairthe layout of the ship which, they order to apply for benefits. said, was something to see. land, Beauregard, Raphael Semmes The other basic requirement— It has been a fairly Jiusy period (Pan - Atlaptic); Suzanne, Edith, W- 90 days seatime in the last calendar yearr—is continued as before. The Americaif Banner Line's new tourist ship, SS Atiantic, received a big welcome when she arrived in this port last week to take on pas­ sengers for her maiden voyage to Belgium. The men who brought her up from Mobile spent the entire trip familiarizing themselves with for the men ip this port as there were 19 vessels paying off, three signing on and 15 were in transit The Angelina went into the yards temporarily but the Beatrice came out of lay-up and took on a crew toward the end of the period. Paying off during the past two weeks were the Barbara Fritchie (Liberty Navigation); Seatrain Sa- KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers unih .important provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of th€ SEAFARERS LOG.) Article II, Section 57 (b). It Is also agreed that the Articles shaU 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 port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, pins wages and subsistence to port of engagement In continental US. At the seaman's option, cash equivalent of the actaal cost of first class rail transportation shall be , paid. 4^ 4 Question: If a man signs off a ship In a port other than the one of engagement and then signs back on the same ship, does he have to forfeit the cost of transpbrtatlon? .444 Recently, a Seafarer signed off a ship in a port other thanjhe one of engagement and received the cost of transportation back to the port where he had signed on the ship. Upon returning to his home port, he registered In the hall, and as it tiu-ned out, got a Job on the same ship from which he had paid off previously. When he got on the ship he was told that since he had come back to the same vessel he was not entitled to the transportation money he'd gotten when he signed off and would have to pay it back. -When this case was brought to the Union's attention, it was pointed out to the companj', that according to Section 45. (b), when the man paid off the ship the articles -were terminated, as was his period of employment. When he signed back. on, he was beginning a new period of employment in which the matter of transportation received under the old payoff had no application. Therefore, the company was not justified in deducting the cost of transportation. It is assumed that in most cases when a man signs off in a port other than the one of engagement, he has no intention of signing b^ck on the same ship. But sometimes he may do so because no other men throw in for the Job in his rating. Frances, Angelina, Ines, Dorothy (Bull); Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa);, Steel King, Steel Rover (Isthmian) and the Sandcaptain (Construction Ag^gates). Signing on vwre the Barbara Fritchie, Steel Advocate (Isthmian) and the' Robin Gray (Robin). In transit during the period were the Fort Hoskins, CS Baltimore (Cities Service); Steel Voyager Qsthmian); Valchem (Heron); Wacosta (Waterman); Seatrain Louisi­ ana, New Jersey (Seatirain) and the Seamar (Calmar). Hayes Gets Repair After Reef Mishap HONG KONG—The latest word fronif. the SS President Hayes, stranded on a reef for a week last month, is that she is okay and In drydock here after four tugs hauled her free. The mishap occurred about 400 miles south of Hong Kong, and when it became evident that'it would take some time to re-float the APL vessel, the 12 passengers aboard were re­ moved to the President Jefferson and taken to Hong Kong where .jirrangements were made for them to continue their trip around the world. The Hayes Is manned by SIU Pacific District members. As soon as repairs are made to her bottom and a thorough marine survey is conducted, the Hayes will return to San Francisco, company officials reported. Her schedule was too badly disrupted J[pr her to continue, they said, and other company vessels would take her cargo. In addition, there was the vital factor of safety and it was decided 'that she should return to the United States before going back into round-the-world service. It is expected the vessel will be back in a California port about the second week in July after stops in Japan and Okinawa. Joe Curran Passes The Word: • JIL. Non-Voters To Lose Rights ts:, -^'• PLOMAR (Calmar), May 14—Chairman, J. Rlibeck; Secretary, R. Meloy. Motion to aboliah aeatlma requlramenta for members In good standing regarding payment of benefits from Welfare Plan in case of death. Passed unanimously. New delegate elected. •LIZABSTH (Bull), May 10—Chair­ man, W. Janlsh; Secretary, H. Oombrowtkl. Steward realgned. Delayed sailing being put In for LaRamana. Some disputed ot to be taken care of at payoff. Need additional Info from NMU President Joseph Curran has is­ sued an ultimatum to the effect that an NMU membm* who doesn't vote in the NMU election "is going to h^ve a tough time proving he has got a good beef any­ where along the line." This ultimatum was distributed to all NMU port agents and printed in full in the June 5, 1958, "NldU Pilot" over Curran's signature. The section of Curran's remarks in which the ultimatum was delivered reads as follows: ^ "J c^ainly want to serve notice on every member I meet after the elections and ^hose books shows that he did not vote when he had an opportunity to do so, that he had better not make any complaints to me about any .phase of , the Union's administration or about any of the representatives who are elected. A member who doesn't take the trouble even to vote for his uidon officers is go­ ing to have a tough time proving he has got a good beef anywhere along the line." NMU members, particularly oldtimers, must have been'disturbed to find that failure to vote would deprive them of their right to union suf^ort in a beef, or rights to spegk out on union issues. to ba- referred to patrolman. 800 hours disputed ot to be settled at pay­ off. Complaint about salt in drinking water. Discussion on hospital casee— someone to accompany brother to hos­ pital and assist In any way posalblei Discussion on clothes ruined by paipt etc. Bill to ba submitted to company and agent to endeavor to get pay­ ment. All hands to be sober at pay­ off. Vote of thanks to brother for splendid sanitary work during trip. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. APOUNDRIA (Waterman), May ITChairman, W. Sink; Secretary, J. Fuller. Repairs win be completed. Repairing-drawers may be abore-slde Job. Shlp'a fund B14. Reports ac­ cepted. Suggestion to stencil one table for men on watch to faciUtata service. Cook requested to feed cwlier for men on watch. Need more chocolate milk. Vote of thanks to delegate. Discussion on time of feed­ ing. Situation to ba corrected. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), May IS —Chairman, A. Abramt; Secretary, H. RIdgeway. Ship's fund S45. Motion °to have locker on deck made into library. Put locks on main deck passageways: have key made for every man Drains to be repaired In pantry and galley. * patrolman. Patience urged while messman feeds watches first. Big Improve­ ment in memis and service. Discussion on Welfare Plan — suggestion that some parts be modified and/or added. Draw up resolution about aamt at next meeting. POBTMAB (Calmar), May 10—Chair­ man, C. Stack; Saeratary, P. Smith. No dlaputed ot. All ot divided equally. Raporta accepted. Night lunch meata not up to par. Laundry to ba kept clean. Steward to put out mora jelllea and atrawherrles, Claan cups after ufe. Vote.of thanks to galley crew for good work. APOUNDRIA (Waterman), May S— Chairman, W. Sink; Saeratary, D. Whtta. New dalegate elected. Check with Bait, hall re: transportation for member from Tampa to MlamL Shlp'a fund SM. Beport accepted. Soiled linen and coti to ba turned In t« steward. Leave ship clean. OIL VIINTO (Mlit.), April 17 — Chairman, M. Barton;-Secretary, L. Santa Ana. One member failed to notify thip while ashore using hoipltal slip — mate called for replacement. Shlp'i fund SS.34. New delegate elect­ ed. Delegate to see about slop chest, washing machine, library and painting deck Inside, messhall passageways and quarters before signing on. All dele­ gates to see patrolman before crew members. SBATBAIN NBW JERSBY (Seatrain), May IS—Chairman, P. Patrick; Secre­ tary, J. Cennars. One man missed ^p in Texas City. Report accepted. Dogs In engine dept. being freed. Need new porthole screeni and chutes. Need dif­ ferent type soap powder. MICHAEL (Carrat), May SS—Chair­ man, B. ParrI; Saeratary, B, Padgett. Steward having difficulty obtaining some Items. Ship's fund S1S.39. Few hours disputed ot. Ship to be exter­ minated for roaches and Ucc. To see patrolman about stores and mattress­ es. To clarify butterwortl&ng ot. Dry storerooms to b« cleaned sad sougeed. SUZANNI (Bull), May SS-Chalrman, J. Oqusndo; Secretary, J. Bonllla. Working on paint locker. Deck dept. meeting to straighten thlnga out about mate. Report accepted. Request sta­ tionery chairs and movable tables for meaarobm for better aervlea. BBATRICi (Bull), May SS-Chalrman T. Oarbar Saeratary, P. Dwnphy. No beafa—one man paid off. New delegate alacted. Repair list to ba submitted. Insect npeUant bulba to be placed around mtit.hip house. u- rr*-.. ' !N, V "'• ALIOS BROWN (Bleprnfltld), May 1* —Chairman, W. Wllklnw Saeratary A. HIM. Reporta accaptad. New delecata elected. To aee captain about materuanlnf electrician out of aaloon while repairing fan. Letter re: penalty cargo to be mailed to Alglna. Check repair list. Oralna to bo checked. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcaa), May SI— Chairman, H. Long; Saeratary, i. Hannon. Water and dunnage remored near reefer boxes. Some disputed ot. Leave two seats at supper time for 4-8 watch. Put In for draw when de­ sired. Slop cbiat to ba paid on last draw. Ss.:. it-.v : Jane 2t, »5t tdC DEL BUD (Misi.), May 11-ChalP. man, J. Laai Secretary, V. O'Briant. Washing macblns needs repairing. Ship's fund BSBB. New dalagatsa, U-' brarlan and athlatie dlrabtor alsetad. Dlscnaslon ra: mora money. Return cupa to pantry. One brother voluntaarad to glva lifeboat instructions to anyone who dasirad aama. MORNIHO LiOHT (Waterman), May S4—Chairmaii, M. Ceapar; Secretary, W. *«arsa. All. repairs made, tio turned over to steward for ship's fund. S3B. TV repair fund—Alp's ftud SIO. Delegate alacted. Vote^^ thMW to delegate for Job wall done. Dlscuaalon on keeping watex fountain clean. Use of waahing macUno diaeuiaad. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. COBUR D'ALINR VICTORY (Vlatory Carriers), May 1l.:-Chalrmanf V. Pertsr;. Socfatory, p. Hicks, Jr. Ship paying M and atgnlng artlelaa for Clvo moa. trip to Burapa. pending beafa EDITH (Bull), May II—Chairman, O. Nieitnar; Saeretary, J. Byrne. Repair list to be submitted. Need new port­ hole screens, bed springs, keys to forecastles, all depts.; shower head for eng. dept. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Request better grade of meat. Question why stores were not purchased In Mexico. CUBORE (Ore), Miy IS—Chairman, T. Drxewlckl; Secretary, J. Wheelet. One man missed watch in Venezuela. Dispute about paying ot to relief. One man mlgsed ship In Bait. Watches to change cabins. Disputed ot. Find out about watch rooms for black gang. ANGELINA (Bull), May IS—Chair­ man, W. Mason; Secretaiy, J. Oultsen. Repairs made. Bunk springs to be turned over to avoid tearing Aeets. May 1*—Chairman, T. Driscoll; Sserelary, F. Maars. No beefs. Most re­ pairs made. Some disputed ot. Check on TV set which was tsken off In San Juan. PR. OCIAN EVA (Marltlms Ovorseat), May 84—Chairman, F. Flatchsr; Sserotary, B. King. Discussion on black gang's refusal to turn to on ot. Oiler and wiper promoted. Black gang beefs to bo settled at payoff. Vpte of thanks to men who kept messroom and pan­ try clean on trip. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), May li—Chairman, L. Kysar; Secretary, C. Rawllngt. Tarpaulin for aft not re­ ceived yet. Dlaensslon on preparation of food. Delegato to check stores with steward. &ig. room Aower to be repaired. ^CBAN STAR (Ocean Clipper), May 84—Chairman, J. Oilier; Secretary, S. Kollna. Ship's fund SIOJSO. Motion to discuss building for retired seamen. Need new Ice box. Ship to be fumi­ gated for roaches. Vote of thanks to steward dept. HASTINGS (Waterman), May 84— Chairman, F. King; Saeretary, J. Merkol. Most repairs made. Safety meet­ ing held. Some men logged.~to be re­ ferred to patrolman. Information given on Brussels' World's Fair con­ cerning prices on travel, etc. One man hospitalized In Bremerhaven. Re­ quest toga be lifted. Motion to aircondition all SIU ships. Need flash­ light for men on lookout. Delegate stated he had best crew ha has ever sailed with. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and delegate^for Job well done. ORION PLANET (Orion), May Chairman, W. Blakenship; Secretary, P. Van Dusen. Letter to headquarters concerning mucking gear read. Ship's fund S11.8S. Some disputed ot. Keep gear off alarm bells; return cups to pantry: place awabs In racks; return pie tins to pantry. Draw to be Issued In travelers' checks, then greenbacks will ba Issued. Need ot sheets, VALCHEM (Hsroii), May 8S—Chair­ man, C. Demers; Sgcretary, W. Nests, Most repairs made. Members to check Union book with delegate for dues i^syment. Ship's fund tvt. Some disputed ot. To see patrolman about same. .New delegate elected. Check with captain for emergency lights. Drains stopped up In meMhall. Stew­ ard has taken care of new mattreaaes. water cooler and chair parts. MsU box to be put up In messhall so man will not bg misplaced. Vote of thanks to baker and ateward dept. for good food. MARORI (Marven), May 81—Chair­ man, B. Flmenli; Saeratary, C. Parkar. Shortaga of freA fruits. Jams, pear grade of butter. Beef between Srd asst. and oUer—to be turned over to patrolman. Motion to secure compul­ sory retirement of sU persona 68 yrs. or over from all Jpbs, so that younger people will have more Jobs available. Insufficient Ice for drinks' at meal ­ time. See captain about posting slop chest price list. See patrolman It watch foc'aa can be had on Ora Una •hips. ""•••• »«n-AtliiiMe), April SS—Chairman, A. Paigs; Sae­ ratary, J, Traxlatre. New treasurer elected. Shlp'a fund 86.80. One man mlased ship. Soma dlaputed ot. Benclws aft to bo repalreS. paAl^ to b* repaired. Need new ateward �St. l»5t SEAFARERS 7T LOG "All Wrapped Up" Fare Elevea Vote To Reserve Subsidy Funds For New Requests WASHINGTON—A conference committee of the Senate and the House has agreed that a total of 2,225*voyages will be subsidized during the fiscal year, 1959. Though the figure is 75 voyages short of the Hous^- ^ approved recommendation of bill, of which the subsidy provision is a part, must be returned to the 2,300, it is large enough so Senate and House for final ratifica­ ' The strong protest raised by Thomas Ivey, president of the SlU-affiliated Cannery Workers Union, against the 52-centan-hour wage minimum in the Samoa canning industry high­ lights a situation which does not reflect credit on US Govern­ ment policy. As it turns out, not only do American fish canneries on Samoa pay as little as one-fifth of the prevailing wage State­ side, but they also pay no income taxes on earnings retained in Samoa. This situation is almost an exact parallel to the activities of runaway Liberian-flag shipowners who pay around one fifth of the wages of American-flag crews and also pay no taxes on earnings not remitted to the United States. Further, as Ivey points out, the wage scale on Samoa does not exist in a particularly low living-cost area. On the con­ trary, staple food commodities like eggs, butter, beef and canned goods are, if anything, more expensive in Samoa than Stateside. The popular picture of a Samoan waiting for coconuts to fall in his lap or scooping fresh fish out of the lagoon disintegrates under the figures Ivey cites in his report. Certainly the existing situation involves direct exploitation of Samoan workers at their expense and at the expense of cannery workers on the American mainland. t 3) Bait Spurts; Mure Good BALTIMORE — Shipping , has been very good for the past period In this port. However it may not keep up for long and the men on the beach waiting for special runs and ships are advised to 'take a^I of the Jobs as they are put on the board. The outlook for the next period is promising as the Armonk (New England), Seastar (Traders) and the Texmar (Calmar) will be crewing up soon. Brothers applying for eyeglasses under the SlU Welfare Plan's new eyeglass program, are reminded to bring their seaman's papers and their discharges to prove they have the necessary sei^time. They may get a prescription from a private doctor, a marine hospital or a clinic Without fuss or fanfare, a routine meeting of the joint if they prefer and bring it to Universal Optical Company in this board of Union and shipowner trustees has further liberalized port to be filled. the seatime requirements for .benefits under the Seafarers There were 15 vessels paying off Welfare Plan. SIU men are thus assured full coverage for during the period: the Emilia, themselves and their families, regardless of slow shipping Evelyn, Mae, Jean (Bull); Portmar, periods, illness, family problems or other circumstances which Alamar (Calmar); Cubore, Marore, might combine to keep a man on the beach over three months. Baltore, Santore (Marven); OceanThe SIU trustees' action contrasts with the "zero-hour" •tar (Dolphin); Royal Oak (Cities Beryice); Armonk, (New England) atmosphere surrounding the NMU "negotiations" which up­ graded benefits for NMU men, at no extra cost for the ship­ and the Seastar (Traders). owners involved. However, we welcome the gains for NMU - Signing on were the Portmar, Bethcoaster, Alamar (Calmar); seamen, who also must be mystified by all the pretense. Steel Navigator (Isthmian); Cubore, % if if Marore, Santore, Baltore, Venore ^arven); Young America (Waterinan); Oceanstar (Dolphin) and the After muqh hullabaloo about helping the unemployed, the Jttofoin Trent (Robin). . The in-transit vessels for the pe­ bill which finally emerged with the full approval of the Ad­ riod were the Feltore (Marven);' ministration has turned out to be a sham. Except for those Bobin Gray (Robin); Bents Port, unemployed who are fortunate enough to live in four states Cantlgny (Cities Service); Alcoa •New York, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania—the Pennant, Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa); so-called unemployment relief measure will not provide a Topa Topa (Waterman); Steel Ad­ vocate, Steel. Rover, Steel Director single penny's worth of assistance to the millions of unem­ (Isthmian). All the ships coming ployed who happen to live in, one of the other 44 states. The existing situation fully confirms the strong criticism into -port have been very clean .with only minor beefs reported. of the Administration bill that wgs voiced by the AFL-CIO. No Fuss, No Mass Sham IJneinployment Bill rAinr»iMwS that companies which have not been subsidized prior to July 1, 1957 will receive assistance. Among companies which are likely to benefit from the more generous figure are the SlU-contracted Isthmian and Waterman steamship companies. Both have several subsidy applications pending before the Federal Mari­ time Board. Proposals for added subsidy are also pending from, the SlU-contracted Bloomfield Steamship Com­ pany as well as a number of other subsidized operators. Isbrandtsen and State Marine, two more unsubsidized companies, also are bid­ ding for Government aid. Earlier, in hearings before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse, had asked that the House figure., of 2,300 voyages be cut back to 2,075, 75 of them to go to Great Lakes operators and the balance to be used to maintain "subsidy con­ tracts at approximately the present level." This meant that new re­ quests from operators, some of them in process for as long as three years, would have been denied. Up until now, a handful of US operators have monopolized US subsidy money. Under the current House-Senate agreement, 150 voyages will go to new requests, 75 to Great Lakes operators and 2,000 to operators already subsidized. If fewer tfvin the 75 voyages are needed for the Lakes, the remainder may be di­ verted to other areas. The, Department of Commerce tion. Penna. QIC's Benefit For 'B' Seamen Pennsylvania is the latest of the maritime states to award imempldyment insurance benefits to "B" and "C" men who leave a ship in conformity with "the 60-day con­ tract rule of the SIU collective bar­ gaining agreement. In a formal decision made by Referee Vincent J .Mirarchi, b.enefits were ruled payable 'to Seafarer Frederick Wilde when it was found that Wilde's employment was "termi­ nated in accordance with a labor contract." Of those states in which similar cases have occurred, Loni.siana is the only one not to accept the validity of the 60-day rule. NY, Massachusetts, Delaware, Alabama and California are all granting benefits. At the moment, a pro­ ceeding is pending in Louisiana which would affect men working on Mississippi Shipping vessels. Seafarers who are claiming ben­ efits under the 60-day rule should indicate on their initial interview at the employment office that their employment was terminated in accordance with the terms of the contract between the Union and their employer. By doing so, they can avoid decisions against them. Larger Hq Planned By Canadian SIU MONTREAL—In-a move to accommodate its fast-growing membership, the SlU-Canadian District is going ahead with plans to enlarge its Montreal headquarters building from its present four stories to seven r the Canadian DistricV membership full floors. was only about Now, how­ When the building is com­ ever, when the 5,000. membership has pleted early next winter union ac­ tivities will be distributed over the building's seven floors in the fol­ lowing way: • The basement will include showers, a barbershop, slop chest, laundry enachines, baggage room, stock room and machine shop. • The first floor, with its dis­ patch counter and large counter, will remain as is. • The second floor, now a com­ bination library, TV-lounge, recre­ ation room and meeting hall will be used entirely for recreation with the addition of more equipment. • The third and fourth floors will contain business offices and equipment. • The fifth floor will be an airconditioned auditorium to be used entirely for meetings. It will seat 500-600 members. a The aixth floor will contain business offices and a conference room. • A modern, larger-capacity ele­ vator will be installed from base­ ment to .top flodr. The headquarters buildiflg wos bought by tha Unioh in 1951 wli«n more than quadrupled, the present accommodations are not sufficient for effective operation. The addi­ tion will remedy that situation. The growth of the Canadian Dis­ trict in the face of a declining deep-sea Canadian merchant mar­ ine has been accomplished via in­ tensive organizing of river and Great' Lakes operations including tugs and other harbor craft. - • "..i" .,y �<-K" ! SEAFARERS Pare Twelve Here's One ThOtDidn't Get Away Jf 0 Fish stories are pretty com­ mon this time of the year, but the latest one from the Alcoa Cavalier still rates mention because of the size of the prize that was landed. That's a 240-pound jewfish with Seafarer Edward McAll (below), and the Cavalier invites one and all to top it. McAll landed it with a 65-pound te^ line while the ship was at anchor in Trinidad. He had to play the fish for about three and a half hours before it could be handled, according to ship's delegate Floyd Crumpler, since the big fellow wasn't giving up without a fight. It's pretty clear he was a shade bigger than McAll and had a couple of pounds on him also. When the battle was over, one of the crew went over the side to put a line around the fish so It could be brought aboard with the winches. McAll was pretty beat after playing the fish for so long, but of course he was somewhat bet­ ter off in the end tdo. The jewfish is fairly common in southern waters and generally reaches a weight of several hun­ dred pounds. Want Seatime Rule Amended SEAFARERS INDRYDOCK Heroism pays off in strange ways sometimes, and Bocco Albanese, now out at the Staten Isl^d marine hospital, would be the first to admit it. While in Morocco on the Wang Pio­ neer, Albanese went over the side to rescue the BR, suffering neck Injuries as they were being hauled back aboard. This was the second time this has happened to Albanese; the BR was unhurt. Others out at Staten Island are R. S. Nandkeshwar, off the Suzanne, who's being treated for back trouble; Harvey" Morris, who's facing surgery for a stoniach condition, and Thomas Dalley, ex-Citrus Packer, back for further treatment for varicose veins. Just transferred to the Boston-drydock, Thomas Driscoll had been at Staten Island due to a knee injury, but switched ,to the Brighton marine hospital to keep in touch with his parents, both of whom are ill. He's off. the Angelina. More recent arrivals in Boston include Lawrence J. Campbell, AB on the Grain Shipper,' who went in for a check-up and was found' to have a hernia and a stomach lilfer, and Carter Myers, who was oiler on Gailis Albanese the Wellesley Victory. Myers tripped on the deck in Suez, was hospitalized there for 19 days, then 9own back to the States. James T. Moore is back in drydock down in the Gulf after a short trip on a steel ship. A long-termer on the New Orleans hospital roster, he had been discharged from there only a short time ago. Leg injuries have drydocked both Ludolph Gailis, ex-Del Oro, and Francis U. Conners, ex-Govemment Camp, in Galveston. Conners broke his leg In a fall aboard ship; Gailis was hurt ashore. * Another pair of SlUmien is hospitalized in San Francisco, according to theiatest reports. James Hale, ex-Maiden Creek, is laid up with a foot infection, and Oliver F. Klein, ex-Fairport, with a fractured jaw from a shoreside mishap. When in port, remember that these brothers and all others in the hospitals always welcome a personal visit. Letters also mean a big lift. Th* foUowins la tba lateat BTallabla list of SIU men in the hospitals: Anacleto Delgado USPH9 HOSPITAI, Antonio A. Mangao James Hale Charles T. Nangle STATEN ISLAND, NY Otis J. Harden Rocco Albanese J. S. O'Byrne D. LeBerra Sidney S. Irby Omar AU Wiiiiam H. Parker T. Lambert Oiiver F. Klein James Allen Arthur J. Scheving N. Mark Alfredo G. Lopez Henry J. Schreiner Nicholas Anoustis Harvey W. .Uerria Frank B. McColiian T. H. Cleslak M. Muniz John F. Murphy George Dackn USPHS HOSPITAL T. Dally R. S. Nandkeshwar FT. WORTH, TEXAS C. Daire Carl M. Olson J. R. Alsobrook John C. Palmer Pedro J. Erase W. Pietruskl Lawrence Anderson Harold 3, Pancost A. Fernander Pedro Reyes Robert Ingram August J. Panepinto R. Freeman E. Rivera H. LedweU Jr. George Peteusky F. Fulford Josa J. Sanches Woodrow Meyers P. J. Seidenberg Roifiuoldo Garcia A. Sistrunk USPHS HOSPITAL Chan Hon G. Sivertsen BOSTON, MASS. Donald Keddy PhUUp J. St. Maria L. J. CampbeU R. A. McDonald E. Kurz Ramon Varela Thomas DriscoU WiUett S. Connors Charles Dwyer L. C. Melanson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Gilbert G. Edwards Charles A. Moss ; Lewis R. AUns Thomas Isaksen Kenneth A. LaRose Carter Myers Claude B. Jessup Manuel Antonana USPHS HOSPITAL Eiadio Arts Woodrow Johnson GALVESTON, TEXAS . Fortunate -Bacomo Ludwig Kristiansen Eural G. Alverson R. G. Schlagler . Kenneth Lewis Joseph J. Bass Francis Conners Harvey W. Field Patrick McCann Melvin W- Bass Jacinto Guebara Ludolph Gailis A. McGulgan Frank Bemrick J. S. Harmanson B. F. Grics J. F. Bissonet Warren J. Mclntyra Thomas O'Connor S. Pateras James F. Clarke Herbert C. Mclssac USPHS HOSPITAL Juan- Denopra I,eo Maitnaugh NORFOLK, VA, A. S. MartineUl John J. DriscoU Horace S. Curry John H. Sykes Daniel Fitzpatrick Joaquin Minis Otis C. BaUey, Jr. A. L. Atkinson Friedof O. FondUa W. P. O'Dea James A. EUiott John D. Halpin Fabin Furmanek C. Osinskl Louis Roa Wiley T. Stricklin George G. Phifer Odis L. Gibbs WiUiam S. Rudd -Joseph Riggs Winston E. Renny . Joseph M. GUlard Seafarer Edward McAil shows USPHS HOSPITAL Bart E. Guranick G. E. Shuraaker SAVANNAH. GA. Henry E. Smith Taib Hassan off the big fellow that didn't' Clarence Elmer G. Brewer Jimmie Llttletoa Hawkins Pen P. Wing Hubert C. Gordon get away while he-was fishing Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL in Trinidad. Photo by Bill SEATTLE, WASHINGTON BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Lassiter. E. S. Cannon F. H. Taylor Antonio Alcain , Thomas Laarenta J. W. Waite Ciifford Brissctt Robert L. Uttleton Leo C. Hannon SAILORS SNUG HARBOR Julian BrykczynsU Thaddeus Loboda .STATEN ISLAND. NY Jose DaCosta Lawrence McGlone Victor B. Cooper Stephen Dinkel Eugene McPartland Oscar J. Adams William DriscoU James A. Ray USPHS HOSPITAL Henri Robin Peder Espeseth • MEMPHIS, TENN, Abe Rosen Clarence Gardner Charles Burton Eugene Seaff' Gorman T. Glaze VA HOSPITAL Ashley Harrison W. W. Tomlinson . KECOUGHTAN, VA. Charles Tyree John Hawkins Joseph GiU Vyrl E. Williams Richard Heffley JOHN SEALY HOSPITAL Henry Huzzie Harrison Winslow GALVESTON, TEXAS Stanley Kupnicki James R. 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Jane U. 1»M LOG r« the Editor: We, the crew of the Seatrain .Savannitfa,' at our ship­ board meeting on May 28, unanimously voted' a motion stating that the one<lay ship­ ping rule for brothers who need to collect welfare benefits should be" eliminated.^ We think that 90 days on dis­ charges should be the require­ ment for any member who may need benefits and should be letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. enough to qualify him for a year after that date at his lata discharge, providing he re­ mains in good standing on dues and other Union requirements. We will appreciate the publica­ tion of this letter. - Frank Caspar Ship's delegate (Ed. note: The basic cliflribility rule for all SIU benefits has just been changed to call for one day's seatime in six months instead of 90 days. See story on page 3.) ^ S- Maternity Cash Comes in Handy years left of his life to enjoy himself. Also there are memberg' In our Union who are 69 years old but do not havs enough jeatims to retire. Then can we not pay them a fractional part of tha plan's benefits? For exsihple, if a man has ten years time, pay him 10/12 or $129 per month. I believe that If something along these lines could be worked out it would be a benefit really worth working for and something to look forward to. I would like to see all the mem­ bers discuss this and see If they can add to it. W. "Bill" MItcheU t 4, 4 Finds Curran's "Facts" All Wet To the Editor: I have just finished reading the grand slams against the SIU in the "NMU Pilot" of May 22, 1958, wherein the NMU presi­ dent accuses the SIU of tiylng to undermine rotary shipping and the hiring hall. I wish to set down some of the thoughts I have on this outrageous slan­ der. My first Ihought is that Joe Curran has a big mouth and can't tell the truth about any­ thing even after he is proven wrong. He states that our Union is trying to outlaw the 40-hourweek and substitute a flat 56hour-week. • But I don't think our membership has ever voted anything like t}iat, so how can this guji come out with such statements? On the matter of the Ameriican Banner Line getting a loan from the SIU, I wish to state that we all knew about the loan. It was given with the sanction of the SIU membership. Is Curran so hot under the collar that he doesn't know right from wrong? I have "been In the SIU since 1951 and I am very proud of the fact. It has certainly gone to bat for me since I have been in the hospital. As for me, I feel we have the best Union In the world. It certainly backs us up. Frank S. Paylor To the Editor; My family and I would like to thank the Union and the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan for providing us with the $200 SIU maternity benefit and the $25 bond from the Union for pur new baby. Our youngest child, Emilia, Vas bom April 25 in Ponce, Puerto Ric9, and is our second child to qualify for the Union maternity benefits. We have three other children also. . 4" t It is a wonderful thing to have these benefits vi^hen a new baby Mother Praises is bora and there are so many Welfare Assist expenses to take care of. It is a ro the Editor: great help to a family man in These are just a few lines to our Union and we appreciate it thank very much. Thanks to all for Plan. the Seafarers Welfare making this possible. I was very, sick In the-MassaNemesio Qiilnonea chusetts General Hospital, hav­ Sing had two-thirds of my lung removed, and am now recover­ Suggests Early ing. The generous amount of Retirement Plan money sent to the hospital by To the Editor: the Welfare Plan was a great I have read various comments help in paying the very large in the LOG on the retirement bill. Thank you all once again. It system our Union has and, as a brother member, would like to Is good to feel there are such plans to help sick people when voice my opinion. First, a seaman must have they are in need of help. 4,380 days (12 years) seatime in Mrs. Jose E. Leston the SIU and be 65 to retire. 4) 4. - t Now it takes an average seaman Family Lauds 18 to 20 years to accumulate that much time, not to mention SIU Courtesy that a good 90 percent of these To the Editor: days are spent away from home. Virgil E. Wilmoth, 46, died on Those who are married realize March 11, 1958, in the USPHS what a hardship this is in itself. hospital in Manhattan Beach, Now then, why can't this re­ Brooklyn, New York, fte was a tirement plan be worked out so member of the Union for a long that if a man has given 12 years time, and sailed in the steward of his life he can retire regard­ department. less of his age? After all, the He Is survived by his mother armed forces retire, a man after and one brother of Stouts Mills, a given number of years (4,820 West Virginia. His place of working days). burial was the Dusk Cemetery In order for an SIU man' to in Stouts MiUs. accumulate 12 years of seatirna" We, the members of his fam­ and spend any time at home he ily, thank the SIU and its mem­ will have to be in his late 40's bers for the courtesy and )r parly 50's before he retires, prompt attention given us. / rhenlbe would still have a few Mrs. Mary Wilmoth �.s< '• • • I; M, USt SEATARERS High Wire Act Eerhs A Smoke ^dn Angelina Tate Of The Pacific Moon By J. L. GOMEZ The rolling ship was taking spray; Dark clouds lingered in the sky, . Hiding the moonlight from above; While raindrops, driven by heavy winds. Forced the ladies to stay within. • Tonioht the moon is brillidnt, Accompanied by many stars; Without a single cloud in sight To spoil the beauty of the night. These are nights to remember Whether at home or abroad. To reflect in deep meditation, While others live with their imagination. Just take these nights of splendor Deep into your thoughts. Could Nature have given any more. Free for the'rich as well as poor? STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), May 27 —Chairman, J. HIgglns; Secretary, V. Olaeomo. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. . Rooms to be left clean. Repair list to he turned in. Vote of thanks to men who donated to TV repair fund and American Merchant Marine Library Assoc. . FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), May 29—Chairman, W. Simpson; Sec­ retary, C. Rise. Several men getting off. Cock missed ship. Ship's fund •U. Some disputed ot. Reports aecep.ted. Vote of thanks to steward dept.. New treasurer and delegate elected. SAVANNAH (Seatraln), May ItChairman, J. Fedlew; Secretary, J. Thempten. All repairs made. Benches the time—or something like that anyway. Machel became a "hero," it turns out, as a result of an item in the LOG (April 11, 1958), It told how a group of Seafarers bodily held apart two ships to pre­ vent them from crushing a tech­ nician - who had fallen between them, while another crewman got the technician back to safety. Right or wrong, Machel was bn the spot to help out. He was the one who straddled the two ships, got a line down to the potential victim and hauled him up. . As he explains It, he was on the Sword Knot as a crewmembcr then. "It was only curiousity that made me go down to see how many of tl\e new guys I knew who had come Ton the Rose Knot.. . I'm glad now I went there to see, even though I've been getting kidded about it ever since. But I don't deserve any more credit than the rest of the Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate him­ self for meeting chairman, read­ ing clerk or any other post that may be up for election before the membership, including r nmlttees such as the tallying committees, financial commit­ tees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meetin;, officers are elected at the "tart of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. try; remove clothes from line when dry; post repair list for next crew; see electrician about minor foe'gle repairs. Discussion on repair list. Vote of thanks to steward dept. FAIRLAND (Waterman), no dale— Chairman, J. Wood; Secretary, C. Hiers. Would like dryers on washing machine: chairs in recreation room. See patrolman about beef in deck dept. about securing in Tampa. CS BALTIMORE (Cities Service), May 25—Chairman, R. Lastoi Secre­ tary, L. Hagmann. One man missed ship in LC. Repair list turned in. Wash howl in dayman's room to be repaired. Some disputed ot. Ship's fund S20. Reports accepted. Request to, have company furnish respirators and goggles for men using sanding machine. Cl>. engineer refuses to open skylight. Proper wrench needed to open loading doors. All men to read shipping rules. Messhall to be kept clean. TEXMAR (Calmar), May 10—Chair­ man, E. Senff; Secretary, J. Brennan. Ship's fund SIO. Discu^on on food situation. Feeding plan to be im­ proved. WANO ARCHER (No. Atlantis Me­ rino), May 27—Chairman, T. Brennani Secretary, J. Sumpter. Question status of ship. New delegate elected. No LOG or communications received. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), May 27—Chairman, F. Raid; Secretary, R. Palmer. Ship's dund S7.80. Delegate to see patrolman about better chow, cof­ fee and more variety in menus. STEEL VOYAOER (Isthmian), May 11—Chairman, A. Kessen; Secretary, P. Quintayo. One man hospitalised in Djbouti. Ship's fUnd $10.36. Some dis­ puted ot. Report accepted. Repair list to be submitted. No launch service In Songkila—headquarters notified. EMILIA (Bull), April 2t—Chairman, F. Hipp; Secretary, H. Pierce. Ship'a fund S10.5S. New delegate elected. Turn In soiled Unen to stevnrd. Keep messroom clean at night. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), May 25-, Chairman, L. Wlngwlng; Secretary, R. Faterion. Some disputed et. clean pay^ off expected. Bequest six copies of LOO each issue. Return cups to pan- other Seafarers who took part in the midnight rescue of Robert S. Farmer drew an all-around com­ mendation from the Suwannee Steamship Company, operator of the ships Involved. According to the report in the LOG, "Hannaford said that when some of the crew heard Farmer All Ashore! lines while four others kept the ship from closing in on him.' Meanwhile, Seafarer Mike Machel dropped a line to Farmer and hauled him up." The actual mishap occurred in Trinidad when Farmer fell between the Rose Knot^and Timber Hitch, another company ship. 1 •^1 By Seafarer R. "Kentucky" Perry Throw In For A Meeting Job made. Soap powder beef squared away. One man missed ship In Savannah. Reports accepted. Letter to be sent to LOG concerning elim­ ination of the one day in 90 for wel­ fare benefits. STEEL KINO (Isthmian), May 25— 'Chairman, R. Stern; Secretary, T. Newman. Safety award won. LOGS to be turned over to patrolman. Ship's fund S260. Some disputed ot. Shortage of linens. Repair list to be submitted, rooms to be painted, fans put ;n working order. BEAUREGARD (Pan Atlantic), May 30—Chairman, O.- Ray; Secretary, C. West. Repairs not made; wash water* rusty fiiid dirty; shower water too hot; no pressure aft. and in laundry. Water beef. Motion that conditions in quarters be improved—water, heat­ ing and cooling. Crew to be more considerate of new messman. - J- Heroes are made, not born, especially if they happen to be in the right place at the right time. But that's not exactly the case with Seafarer M. A. Machel, now bosun on the Coastal Sentry. It appears he was in thei^' "wrongf' place, but it just hap­ men who were with me that night." yell for help at about 11:30 PM pened to be the right place at Machel, K. J. Hannaford and 'one man let go of the forward LOG-A-RHYTHM: ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), May 3 —Chairman, B. Crawford; Secretary, W. Armstrong. Purser denied mem­ ber hospitail slip because previous one was lost. Draw for Madagascar dis­ cussed re; receiving American money or francs since there is restriction of US currency In that port. Purser refuses to brake out "held" cigarettes after clearing a port. Ship's fund $23. Some disputed ot. Charges brought against brother and signed by six members and forwarded to NY. Motion to investigate steward for not per^rmlng duties. More food to be cooked and need more variety of food. PreparaUon of food much Improved. Need more variety of night lunches. Question why no fruit juices are Included on menus containing fresh milk and fruits. Re­ quest disposal of concentrated juices. Discussion as to whether traveler's checks should be kept on board. Page Tbirteem Says 'Hero' Label Isn't All His F. J. Mears (dirclsd, leff) perches on stage rigged to mast: on Angelina while "Blacky" Sawyer, on crosstrees, tends lines. Back on deck (above), Mears lights op a smoke. R. Perry looks on. STEEL ARTISIAN (Isthmian), May 25—Chairman, R. Kyle; Secretary, C. Allison. One man in olTlcial log book. Ship'a fund $17. Motion to have fa­ cilities -for wiring money and using RCA for emergencies. Shortage of some auppliea due to company negli­ gence. Crew wishes to sign coastwise articles. LOG ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), May 1S-(Chalrman, H. Smith; Secretaty, M. Fhelps. Movie (tmd S302.34. Few. hours disputed ot. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Question headquar­ ters about raise in pay. Motion to have payoff envelopes completely filled out. Motion to pay messman SIO. per trip for' cleaning up after movies. Officers' movie machine to' be re­ paired from ship's fund if they make contributions to same. JEAN LAFITTB (Waterman), April 20—Chairman, J. Kearnes; Secretary, S. Joseph. Captain pleased with crew and safety drive, ^ef cook missed ship in Okinawa, rejoined in Japan. Need work gloves in Sea Chest. Ship'a fund S27. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Treasurer to buy postage stamps for crew. Do not throw trash on deck. AU reports to patrolman to be made by delegates only. Bequest action on raises. CHILORB (Marven), April 11—Chair­ man, C. Hall; Secretary, D. Nargy. Repair list submitted. B A C men with 60 days to get off. One man hospital­ ized. Food beef. Blankets requiring cleaning to he turned over to steward. Few hours disputed ot. No definite orders about ship going to shipyard.— may make short trip. MV DEL RIO (Delta), May 4—Chair­ man, M. King; Secretary, L. Morsette. Fine crew—good cooperation. Dele­ gate to make travelog of voyage with pictures. Ship's fund $33.90. Two logs —captain wiU square away. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be made up. Need steam table or some other arrangement to keep food hot at meal times. Magazines to be returned after reading. Asked for voluntacr to pur­ chased magazines ifi NO. WILD RANGER (Waterman), March SB—Chairman, C. Martin; Secretary, J. Mastln. New delegate elected. Do pest -V "Man! For a delegate yon sore eome np with the answers!" closing time of slop chest 24 hrs. hefore. Vote of thanks to steward depL for good food and service. April 4—Chairman, C. Martin; Sec­ retary, R. Casanova. Keep laundry room clean. Take up arrival pool. 5050. Some disputed ot. Remove clothes from line when dry. Fix lock on messroom door and crank on #2 lifeboat. May 16—Chairman, S. Fuldford; Sec­ retary, R. Casanova. Good crew. Ship's fund S23. New delegates elected. Mo­ tion to spend fund on new crew. Drinking water n.g. Vote of thanks to steward dept. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (BloomReld), May 4—Chairman, A. Laziaro; Secretary, T. SChultz. All beefs set­ tled before sign-on. Clarification on payoff at sea. Full day's pay plus ot worked. Clarification on Mobile ot for delayed sailing and launch serv­ ice. Repair lists not taken care of. Do not carry stories topside. Some disputed ot. Delegate re-elected. Good food. Proper care of washing machine discussed. PAN - OCEANIC TRANSPORTER (Pann Nav.), March 23—Chairman, W. Ryan. Secretary, H. Newberry. Dis­ cussion on repairs. Few hours dis­ puted ot an depts. Ship's fund S3.29. CoU win be Issued at the Rock. ROBIN ORAY (Robin), May' IS— Chairman, R. Bullard; Secretary, B. Powell. Saloon MM joined ship in Beira. Bosun removed from ship by captain and American imnsul. Some_ disputed ot. Reports accepted. Wash-' Ing machin^ breaks down continu­ ously. Vote of thanks to steward depL Laundry room to be kept clean­ er. Membership voted to retain hosun. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), May I—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, W. Morse. Three men logged. Men getting off to notify delegate so that replacements can be obtained. $10 left over from purchase of flowers— to be put into ship'a fund. Ship'a fund $35. Few hours disputed ot. See chief mate about not using electric chipping hammers aloft: because of eye injury sustained by member and other accidents. Safety heads should be placed over hammers when used. Left-over eggs to be replaced with fresh eggs. List of needed slop chest supplies to be given to steward. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done; also steward dept. for good meals and service. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), May II —Chairman, C. Taylor; Secretary, R. O'Reurke. Complaint about condition of passageway in eng. dept. Sanitary man alerted. One man quit at sailing time in L.C.. ^trolman notifled. New treasurer elected. One man short— quit at saUing time. Discussion on ' food. Repairs needed in recreation room; messroom nqeds snugeeing; screen doors need repairing. Chief engineer wants to make storeroom of spare foc'sle. Poor face soap issued. Sanitary men to wipe fans in rooms. J. B. KULUKUNDIS (Martis), April 20—Chairman, J. Drlscoll; Secretary, P. Jakubeck. Discussion on draws in foreign port as company does not carry US currency. No draw in this port, but draw in local currency next port. Few hours disputed ot. One man short—paid off due to illness. Ask Union why there is shortage of US dollars. Painting needed in most departments. iStove to be repaired. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for splendid service. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatraln), May 25—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secretary, F. Flanagan. Two men missed ship in NV. See captain about subsistence while ship was without hot water in Texas City. Crew re­ quested to make use of canvas cavers between mattresses and springs. Sail­ ing time in Texas taken up with captain who stated this is determined by company. All delegates doing good job. New washing machine installed. Crew to cooperate in keeping same clean. Ship's fund $27.46. Voluntary cfontributions needed. Reports ac­ cepted. Discussion on safer riding conditions for crew using cab service furnished by company. Quota is five men and driver. Suggestion to have SO-yr. retirement fund. Motion made that jbefore new contract is signed. Urion should contact company to fur­ nish cab service in port of Texas City to crew at company expense. K-43-1S39 (Suwannee), May 3—Chalr^ man, E. Nelson; Secretary, H. Braunatein. Men told that logs go to CG for action besides loss of pay. Captain doesn't put draws out as per agree­ ment. Some disputed ot. Two men logged. Motion to have patrolman go down to payoff and sign on ships in Jime. Have captain give copies of ot. Keep ice box clean. Get full issue of linen. Get new glasses for messroom instead of plastic glasses. Dis­ cussion on MM hired off dock. Freeze box bad. Need more cigarettes. COASTAL SENTRY (Suwannee), May 24—Chairman, R. Ouffell; Secre­ tary, O. Parker. Statements requested by captain re: hsef bctwcan oiler and ch. eng. Captain has radiogram not to pay off oUer. To be squared away by patrolman. Need new motor for wastdng machine. Pantryman to steri­ lize dishes more carefully. Suggestion that pro-heater be installed in rinse sinks in pantries and galley. I �...... VHCtFMVfMB SEAFARERS Apprentice Is Manned By Pros LOG SIUMl DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District •1:' 't • L LOG-A-RHYTHM: ' Memories JBy CARL M. McDANlEL Is!; '^ All's running smooth on Steel Apprentice, enrdSe to Port 'Said, OS (top, 1 to r) Benny CaU lorino, 2nd cook; Bill Rose, 3rd cook; Byron - Riekett, chief cook, and Tommy Ramirez, goHeymcn (kneeling), pose for hoto. Below, Callorina doules as barber. Pictures by Alexander Daniluk. E Crew Assails Railroad Bill Acting in the face of the im­ mediate danger to their jobs posed by the railroad bill 1%- An old man sits in d small cafe, And thinks of another happier day. When he shared the charm of his quiet retreat With a golden lass, pretty and sweet. For he was young and handsome then, And considered himself the luck­ iest of men. But there came a day when he bid her adieu And he sailed away, vowing to be true. Finally he settled In a foreign clime. Began to prosper and waited for the time. When he could return for his lass so fair. With her emerald eyes and spungold hair. Then the great day comes and he returns. Walks through the village before he leams, His golden lass has gone afar Wedded her destiny to another star. Now in the dimness of the small cafe. Thinking again of that far distant day. And his lost love of yesteryear. The old man sheds a silent tear. BALTIMOBE me K. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Acent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON . . 278 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond a-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St Robert Matthews. Agent . . .. a > Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLra. La. 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-8744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2136 ®23 BienvUIe St Lindaey WilUanur. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK......... . 127-129 Bank ist. J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA da TIERRA PR 101 Peiayo Sal CoUs. Agent Phone" 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithott. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 3 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 ; • »505 1st Aye. Jeff GiUette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. rom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CalH.... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADOUARTERS 673 4th Ave.. Bkiyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Han , ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS I Aigina. Deck W. HaU, Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan. Joliat SUP HONOLimU 16 Merchant St Phone 5-8777 .211 SVV Clay St. CApitai 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....510 Macdonaid Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON ...505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 96165 POIITLAND Great Lakes District ALPENA ....,.,1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY... 180 .Main St. .r,. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 29 St. MAin 16147 RIVER ROUGE ..10225 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. o...—.. ......... - Phone: Randt Iph 2-4110 SOUTH CmCAOO 3261 £. 92nd St Phone: Essex 3-2410 ^nadian District HALIFAX, N.S MONTREAL 128'A HoUls St. 634 St. James°SL^Wert FORT WILUAM PORT COL^RNB TORONTO. Ontkrio 408^Stop®son® St. lofDuriia^i^L Phone: 5591 272 King St. B. EMpire 4-5719 617V4 Coriorait St. EMpire 453] ...298 Main St. Pacific 3468 ,...304 Charlotte St. adopted by the Senate, crewmemVICTORIA. BC. bers of the Seatrain Savanah dis­ patched a strong protest to Sen. VANCOUVER, BC Warren G. Magnuson. SYDNEY, NS Ship's delegate Frank Caspar BAGOTVILLE, Queheo 2o"E[^n St. said the Savannah's letter carried A tear for the golden goddess of Phone: 549 THORdLD, Ontario......52 St. Davids St. the signature of all hands, includ­ CAnal 7-3202 the past. 44 Sault-au-Matelot ing the licensed personnel. It read For lost love, and youth that did QUEBEC Queheo Phone: 3-1569 as follows: SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WilUam St. not last. NB OX 2-5431 "We, the undersigned crewmembers of the SS Seatrain Savannah, one of six vessels of the Seatrain Lines operating in coastwise trade for the past 29 years, would like Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while to go on record in a unanimous on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid protest against bill S-2778. changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue je"Such bill is a menace to thou­ ceiving their checks reguiarly. Several Seafarers have already sands of professional seamen. experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks-in getting "Every member of our Govern-, their next check after they notified the state unemployment ment who will help to defeat this offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. bill can be sure of the fun co­ An average delayof a month is reported in most cases, causing operation of all seamen and their considerable hardship to the men involved. families all over the country." Stay Put For idle Pay SP'T-' jru« M, 1951 Finds Good Deal in Belgian Congo aboard a ship, back in the din­ ing room. ' I would appreciate it if Arrebola would contact me at 628 East Sth Street, Long Beach, Calif. Armando Cerdova ^ ^ To the Editor: I would like to have you print this as a letter of appre­ ciation , to, a person who can make a visit to Matadi in the Belgian Congo very enjoyable. He Is Dave Nimiec of the Guest House In Matadi and is a real goodwill ambassador. To the Editor: • A^tadi is about the halfway Thfs past May 19 a very good point on the Delta Line run in West- Africa. In addition .to friend passed away, who was handling the ship's laund^ known by many seamen be­ cause of her. co-ownership of' •• " X the Ritz Cafe here in San Francisco. Her name was Elizabeth Fel­ lows, but she was better known ' as "Mickey." I didn't know her for much more than a year but during that time we had a num­ ber of friendly conversations. She was well liked by all who All letters to the editor for knew her and we miss her very publication in the SEAFAR­ much. ERS LOG must be signed I know that life must go by the 'writer. Names will on, regardless of what happens, be withheld upon request. but I am sure she will be long remembered by all who knew and stores, he will also see to her here In San Francisco. The it that you get a square deal on following is the picture I have the monetary exchange. The in mind of her: guest house has a recreation A friend indeed to the end. room with pool table and dart And always smiling, too; board and, through exchanges She never turned away ' with various ships visiting the When there was a job to do. port, -Nimiec manages to ac­ quire American, French and ^he had at times, oh, many times. Belgian magazines. He also Been told of troubles new. carries postcards at reasonable Though they were just the rates and let's not forget that same he sells very good beer. If anyone is in a hospital In That others had been through. the area, he will go out of his A helping hand in storm or gale way to visit him, handle his She cheered the sailor on, mail and see that he gets And now she's but a mem'ry American reading' material at Sailing her last ship home. G. C. "Whitey" Maddox no charge. He can also arrange a safari for you and a party to tit go into the jungle. If the place is put on the mailing list he will see that LOGs are available for Seafarers. To the Editor: A1 Schwartz SS Def Alba I have just been notified that (Ed. note: LOGs are being I am to be released from drydock OR the 14th of this month. sent'QS requested.) I want to thank you'and the membership for sending me the LOG during my stay here. It has been a godsend for myself and a few SUP brothers to To the Editor: whom I passed it along. I received two copies of the I will be shipping from LOG yesterday, for which X Seattle in the future, thank you very much. It's al­ Herman Harrington ways a pleasure to read the ^ LOG. Now I want to contact a good friend of mine and an old mem­ ber of the SIU, Sergio Arrebola, waiter on the SS Del Mar To the Editor: of the Delta Line, I myself I want to thank aU of those used to sail with him on the concerned for the wonderful SS Florida as messman. help given during the lengthy When the old Florida was illness of my wife. I don't know transferred, I went back to what I would have done without Buffalo, NY, where I joined the the aid of the SIU Welfare SIU Great Lakes District, and Plan. sailed the Lakes for three years I also want to thank the men on and off. My profession ashore in Mobile who gave*^ blood for is waiter, and I'm actually work­ her. Unfortunately, I don't even ing in a hotel overlooking the know their names. Long Beach (Calif.) harbor. Robert A. Medicus . Sometimes I dream that I'm Mobile, Ala. Final Tribute To Old Friend Letters To The Editor Out of Drydocky Rc^turns To Sea Asics News Of Ex-Shipmate Blood Donors Draw Thanks �Jane f, 19S8 SEAFARERS LOG Fancy-Looklns Seaman's Retreat .Pace Flfteea Seafarer, Wife Get Big Union Assist Seafarer^abian Furmanek and his wife, Martha, have had rough sailing since they were married in Germany three years ago. But now, with an assist from the Union, there are hopeful signs that their trou--^-^ — bles may be ending. iosis, had to be removed from his Furmanek, who sails in the ship in Bermuda and.was hospital­ 4^ deck department, met Martha in ized at Manhattan Beach. Harold Schockley However, Martha reports, her Bremen in 1955 and they were Conrad Reyes would like to hear husband.is coming along fine and married there. From the begin­ from you. He is still in the USPHS ning, however, trouble dogged the expects to be discharged soon. Hospital, Staten Island, NY. Looking forward to that day, the couple's footsteps. Martha, who 4 t ^ was tubercular, was' hospitalized couple* has rented a three-room apartment in Brooklyn and will Frank E. Edmonds in Germany. start housekeeping there. James M. Edmonds Then the couple's hopes of set­ "When that time comes," Mar­ Your brother. Ransom H. Ed­ tling in the States were dashed tha says, "both of us wili have the monds, would like you to write to when Martha found it impossible to SIU to thank for it. Without the him at the SIU HaU, 127 Bank obtain a visa because of her condi­ Union, I'd sti'.l be in Germany, and Mariners' Club in Penang, Malaya, is every bit as good as it looks St;, Norfolk, Va. . ^ tion. on the outside, according to reports from SIU ships hitting the area, neither one of us would ever have if , Finally, last November, the been taken care of the way we facility is British-operated. Government altered its stand to were. The Union will always have ^Mrs. -Emiko Sumioka of Kobe, allow TB patients to enter the our gratitude." Japan, wants her husband to con-, country providing they could give tact her. assurance of being adequately J, J, cared for once they arrived. Frank Yonnc It was at this point that the Your sea boots are being kept Union stepped into the picture for you in the Headquarters bag­ with guarantees that Mrs. Fur­ gage room. Families of each of the fol­ ski. born May 9, 1958, to Seafarer manek would be given the best of lowing new arrivals have re­ and Mrs. Norris J. Szymanowski, care when she reached here. ceived the $200 SIU maternity Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Furmanek arrived in New Ronald S. Bellfoimtalne benefit from the . Seafare WelYork by ship last February, was t 4> 4> Contact your, father at Lake Wal- iare Plan plus a $25 US savmet at the pier, and promptly The deaths of the following Sea­ lis, Vermont. Lillian Denise Busalackl, bora taken to St. Anthony's Hospital in .ings bond from the Union. farers have been reported to the t t t Photographs and information April 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Woodhaven, LI. Here she re­ Seafarers Welfare Plan and the about the new arrivals are wel- Mrs. Joseph Busalacki, Baltimore, mained until she was discharged SW death benefit is being paid to Simon Bnnda Your nephew,^ Jose Besana, .comed by the LOG. Send all Md. about two weeks ago, with the their beneficiaries. Seafarers Welfare Plan paying the would like to ge't In touch with details to the editor. Photos 4i 4> t Adolph W. Sadenwater, 59: you. His address Is 362 Holt Ave­ will be returned after use. Vivian Mouton, born 'May 6, bills. Brother Sadenwater died May 17, Meanwhile, Furmanek, who him­ 1958, in Seattle Washington. The nue, £1 Centre. California. Arthur Joseph TolUver, bom 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nathan self was suffering from tubercu- cause of death was leukemia. l" t 4" March 28, 1958, to Seafarer and J. Mouton, Galveston, Tex. Mrs. George L. Tolliver, New Or­ Brother Sadenwater joined the Vernon Williamson Union in November, 1947, and The SEAFARERS LOG Is hold­ leans, La. shipped in the steward department. ing a letter for you from your wife. ^ ^ 4> He is survived by his wife, Mrs. ^ ^ ^ Myra Jo Tucker, born March 23, G. B. Sadenwater, of Mineola. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph William "BUly" McCarthy NY. He was buried in the Veterans Please get in touch with James A. Tucker, Chic kasaw, Ala. Memorial Cemetery, Seattle, Wash­ J. Shea at Box 100, South Walpole, ^ ^ i, ington. Mass. Incrld Willis, born March 6, 4" 4j' i 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Moody i 4^ $ John Henry Emory, 54: Brother WUlls, Houston, Tex. Emory died May 9, 1958, in New Leo William GaUagher Orleans, La. Please write to your mother, she 4" . 4" t Death was caused is anxious to hear from you.. Glenn Joseph Zientak. born by a heart con­ April 24, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. dition. Brother Marion J. Zientak, Baltimore, Md. Emory became a 4i - t t TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN full Union mem­ Ernest James Acebal. bora May ber in February, AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS 16, 1958, to Seafarer and Mfs. Er­ 1947, and sailed nesto Acebal, Brooklyn, NY. in the steward d e p artment ^ i i. There are no sur­ Olga Miranda, born May 13, to vivors. He was buried in Metairie Seafarer and Mrs. Augusto Miran­ Cemetery, Metairie, La., WASHINGTON—T he House da, Brooklyn, NY. EVERY SUNDAY. 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) t 4^ 4^ Ways and Means Committee has 4' ~ 4" 4" Eugene S. Danville. 53: Brother Ships in Caribbean, East Coast WFK-39. 19850 KCs started hearings on Social Security David Dossett, born May 1, 1958, of South America, South Atlan­ Danville died of pneumonia on legislation this week. The com­ to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry H. tic and East Coast of United July 25, 1955, in Anchorage, Al­ mittee is studying several Social Dossett, Wiimer, Ala. States. aska. He joined the Union in July, Security bills, including the AFL1951.* and sailed in the steward ClO-supported measure, HR 9467, Ships in Gulf of Mexico. Carib­ WFL-65. 15850 KCs Paavo Antti Merta, born May 4, department He is survived by his bean, West Coast of South Introduced by Rep. Aime J. Fo1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paavo son, Bela Danville. Burial took America, West Coast of Mexico rand (Dem.-RI). Merta, Brooklyn, NY. place in the Anchorage City and US East Coast. The Forand bill would provide Cemetery, Anchorage, Alaska. tr for hospital and surgical care for WFK-95; 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. 4> 4> 4> Patrick Henry Schielder, bora North Atlantic, European and retired persons receiving Social Stanley A. Sargeant, 57: Brother US East Coast Security benefits and for their de­ April 14, 1958, to Seafarer and Sargeant died of natural causes on pendents. It would carry a pay­ Mrs., Edward Joseph Schielder, May 17. 1958, in New Orleans, La. roll tax increase. Staten Island, Under present law, retired work­ 4• t t New York. He ers must bear the heavy burden Meanwhile, MID 'Round-The-World Loretta Lynn Christian, born joined the Union of hospital and surgical bills May 6, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. in April, 1944, Wireless Broadcasts Continue . . . either out of tbeir savings or out of Walter W. Christian, Mobile, Ala. sailing in the their Social Security payments. Every Sunday. 1915 GMT steward depart(2:15 PM EST Sunday) Marion B. Folsom, Secretary of m e n t. Brother Carl Incerto, born May 15. 1958, WCO-13020 KCs Health, Education and Welfare, has to Seafarer and Mrs. Milio A. In­ Sargeant is sur­ Europe and North America made it known that the Admlnistra-. certo. Brooklyn. NY. vived by his wife, -tion was opposed to the Forand bill Nellie Sargeant, WCO-16908.8 KCs 4" , t 4" or any other change in the in­ of the Bronx, N.Y. He was buried East Coast South America Robert Jaines Shaw, borp May 2, surance system requiring an in­ in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Linden, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles WCO-22407 KCs crease in payroll tax rates. He NJ. West Coast South America asked that consideration of the bill E. Shaw. Baltimore. Md. i i ^ 4^ » 4^ be i deferred for six months for the Walter J. LaCrulx, 56: Brother Every Monday. 6315 GMT Marociia Ann Cox. born April 13. (10:15 PM EST Sunday) report of a committee now study­ LaCroix died March 28, 1958, in ing the present Social Security 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jaines Covington, La. Cause of death was WMM 25-15607 KCs William Cox. Baltimore. Md. . structure. a heart ailment. Brother LaCroix Australia $ ioined the Union in December, In any event, with all of the pro­ WMM 81^1037.5 Mienael Kenny, bom. May fi, 1955, and sailed in the steward posals and testimony to be con­ \' Northwest Pacific' department. He is survived by his sidered, it is doubtful that Con­ 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tei> wife. Alice LaCroix. of Covington. gress will take any action on rence Kenny. Bronx. NY. La. Burial took place in the Cov­ •-•it '4f •.» - V;.- ; changing the Social l^curity Act ington Cemetery No. 1. this., sessibn. H^ailiryii Genevieve Sayntanow- -' J; I . it Frederick 8. DeLorenzo Please contact your aunt, Mrs. Victor J. Michel, at 534 Marrero Rd., Marrero, La. Sni BABY ABRIVAIS EVERY I SUNDAY DIRfCT VOICE I BROADCAST I Med. Benefit Sought For US Retired "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" W'- MARITIME TRAPES BEPARTMENT -•11 �-'I-T-" SEAFAREBS^LOG 20 Hit. • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • f'. •IVi' • ' f,.. feir, tS' It. riV,'- m Senate Approves Major Amendments To T-H WASHINGTON—The first general revision in Federal labor law since the adoption of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947 passed the Senate 88-1 Tuesday night. Action on the bill In the House seems somewhat doubtful this year. ^ Sen. George W. Malone (R.Citing some provisions as "un­ relation consultants and "middle­ Nev.) cast the lone dissenting workable," AFL-CIO -President men" of funds paid and other vote on the measure, which he George Meany has asked the activities to influence collective Indicated was too "soft" in its House of Representatives to bargaining rights; labor control provisions. The bill make constructive changes in • Limits on the "no-man's-land" stemmed from disclosures of racketeering and corruption in the Senate version of the labor of National Labor Relations Board some former AFL-CIO unions by bill. Meany said thai sothe jurisdiction on issues of unfair the McClellan investigating com­ aspects dealing with carrupt labor practices and uniop reprepractices were worthwhile. Ac­ sentatlin; mittee in the Senate. tion by the House on the meas­ The so-called reform bill con­ ure is deemed unlikely because e Permitting economic striken tains some provisions supported by of wide differences of opinion as Weil as strikebreaken to vote in the trade union movement, but Im­ on the bili. JILRB elections (this provMoB poses a variety of other anti-labor would partially alleviate one of restrictions. Employers are also the strongest union objections to brought under some Taft-Hartley the Government greater control the Taft-Hartley Act); over trade union activities than Among firet In Baltimoro to provisions for the first time. e Filing of non-Communist affi­ get fitted out with free oyo* However, the net effect is to give ever before. The overall bill has davits by employers as well as been characterized by AFL-CIO gloiiot, Seafarer Harold Riv* President George Meany as the union officials. ert (above) Is checked out by first step toward Federal "licens­ • Authorization of some pre-hire Dr. kasten at Universal Opti­ ing" of American unions. and union shop contracts in the cal Co. At right, Dr. Butler Meanwhile, a House committee construction industry. gives Seafarer Frank l^icola is still studying the Senate-adopted Sponsors of the measure were the onceover, free glasses pension and welfare fund bill call­ Senators John Kennedy (Dem.are financed by SlU Welfare ing for disclosure of the financial Mass.) and Irving Ives (Rep.-NY.) Plan. transactions of all types of benefit both members of the McClellan programs administered by unions, Committee. or employers, or jointly by both. This bill has been backed by the AFL-CIO for some time, but has to Union Head Rqpt Sef-Up: WASHINGTON —The Maritime hurdle strong opposition from busi­ Administration has announced new ness groups. The employers want bids for the scrapping of six dam­ company-run funds exempted from aged or unstrcngthened Liberty control. A third labor measure, the ships out of eight offered for sale emergency unemployment aid pro­ The cannery worker on American Samoa Is being paid a sub-standard wage which is last May 22. Since the conditions gram, is already law. (See story on of bidding stated no offer of less Page 8). far out of proportion to wbat cannery workers in the United States get, Thomas E. Ivey, than $70,000 per vessel would be president of the SlU-affiliated Cannery Workers Union, reported to AFL-CIO President House Pas.sage Doubtful considered, it is doubtful if more George Meany. than two of the ships will be sold. Efforts by the Administration Ivey served as one of two wage earner on American Samoa." Stateside set-up^ makes 60 percent National Metal Si Steel Corp. and anti-labor diehards in the Sen­ labor members on the Indus­ Ivey pointed out that in addi­ of its profit on Samoa, he added. Terminal Island, Calif.,' was the ate to tack on further restrictions try Committee for American tion to a big edge on Wages, in­ Ivey, concluded the report to highest bidder at $78,681.13 on the to the labor reform bill had little Samoa, which has been studying dustry on the island doesn't have Meany by urging that Congres­ success. While House passage is Miguel Hidalgo from the Suisun the economic problems of the ter­ to pay income profits if the sional action be taken to aid the Bay Reserve Fleet and $74,711.15 still doubtful, supporters of the ritorial possession. His report to money remainstaxinon Samoa. "These Samoan worker by inclusion of "reform" bill are seeking passage on the Cliamp Clark from the As­ Meany assailed factors make the $1 minimum the Island in the Fair Labor Stand­ toria Oregon Reserve Fleet. The this session to ward off the. possi­ the minimum feasible," Ives asserted. The Van ard Act as well as additional aid in other bids did not meet the re­ bility that the new Congress of wage established Camp company with a small Sa­ other areas such as education, pub­ 1959 might come up with an even quired $70,000 minimum. the committee moan operation compared to its lic works and hospitals. All bids submitted were on the tougher bill. on Samoa at 52 basis of Scrapping hulls Only, with Some of the major provisions of cents an hour. the right to salvage machinery and the present bili call for the follow­ Since the Fair major items of equipment. ing: Labor Standards The low bids on scrapping Lib­ • Public disclosure of union in­ Act doesn't apply ertys come at a time wl)en sale ternal processes and finances sub­ to Samoa, the prices for active US-flag Liberty ject to criminal penalties; Ivey stateside miniships are also hitting bottom, with • Control over union trustee­ ' mum of $1 an tlie latest private deals in this area ships. elections and candidates for hour is hot applicable to the island being in tlie vicinity of $260,000. workers. Miss Anne Virgin, daughter of Seafarer Claude A. Virgin, By contrast, unrestricted foreign- union offices; • New restriclious on union However, Ivey declared in his Jr., added her name to ,the growing list of Seafarers and flag Liberty's were gelling $900,000 report that the high cost of living their children who have graduated from collie with the or more in the month following the picketing activities; Sues war. • Disclosure by employers, labor on the island justifies the $1 min­ help of the scholarship pro-' imum. Many staple items cost as gram. uated from high school first in a much or more as they do State­ class of 165 with a straight "A'* A scholarship winner in side. A can of salmon, for instance, 1956, Miss Virgin used the award average in aU of her acadonie which would cost about $.65 in the to devote her full time to her studies. She was editor of the US. is a $1.10 on Samoa. studies duritag her Junior and school annual, a.member of the In addition to the sub-standard senior years at the University of high school honor society and hourly wage, the average Samoan Georgia. She compiled a very im­ served as officer and member of a work week is 29 hours. These .fac­ pressive record during her four number of clubs. tors, coupled with the fact that the years at the University, being Plans To Continue average family consists of six mem­ elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the na­ She plans on continuing her bers, indicate that a Samoan worker tional college studies at the University of is barely able to feed his family, honor socie^, Georgia, working towards her let alone provide them with any and received her ter's Degree in English so she may "luxuries." • Bachelor of Arts qualify to teach at the college leveL In sharp .contrast, the American Degree, magna In a letter to the SEAFARERS cannery worker receives from cum laude, an un­ LOG announcing her graduation. $L78 to $2.51 an hour plus a usual honor.- In Miss Virgin expressed her appreci­ variety of fringe benefits that addition she held ation for receiving the scholarship, bring these figures up even more. office in many of and extended her sincere thiinia to the ITniver^^'ii "eaeh and every SIU member who Of the committee's action, Iv^ had this to say: "They did not has helped make my scholarship properiy perform their function, in possible." setting 52 cents an hour. It bateHonors are new to the 21- Her father's last reported ship fits only big business, and not the year-old Georgiaii. She had grad­ was the Kenmar (Cabnar). Baltimore Eye Benefit l-^v 5'--'. Few Seeking Old Libertys, MA Finds \:h Samoa 'Paradise' For Runaways, Top Mege Honors Go To SlU Award Winner H"' -•'- • • li-i-AKd'- ., • In the hospital? Sil jlji immediately! � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 June 20, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: US SUES ONASSIS FOR 14 RUNAWAYS EASE SEATIME RULE FOR SIU BENEFITS MEBA FILES RAID CHARGE AS NMU PLANS DUAL UNION PARTIAL RATE BOOST GIVEN BLUE CROSS NMU SIGNS, NO RAISE; ENGINEERS LOCKED OUT LAKES SIU NOW PART OF A&G DISTRICT NMU HARASSMENT FAILS TO HALT ATLANTIC SAILING SIU PETITION ON LIBERIAN LINER UPHELD; CREW VOTED PASS ACT TO BOOST US TRADE EGYPT SETS PAY TERMS ON SUEZ SENATE PASSES RAIL BILL, WARNS ON RATE-CUTTING QUICK OK GIVEN ON SUPERLINERS MOBILE MEN TURN TO ON EYE BENEFIT ASK RETURN OF ONASSIS RUNAWAYS WELFARE PLAN PAID OUT $1.4 MILLION IN ‘57 JOBLESS PAY EXTENSION A DUD CLASS OF ’58 SIU SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES ELIGIBILITY CHANGE APPLAUDED IN NY VOTE TO RESERVE SUBSIDY FUNDS FOR NEW REQUESTS MED. 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Sweeps 55 Florida NLRB Vofe: 87-21 Story On Page 3 -3 •^ ..•1 - J I Clff ' Happy over 4—1 result* on Liberian-flag SS Florida (inset), wswO BmQ crewmen show sentiments outside AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department office in Miami. Manned by predominantly foreign crew, largely Cubans, the P&O liner had been SlU-manhed until 1955. Large sign dieers SIU victory as key to 'unity and greater welfare for world's seamen. (Story on Page 3.) �SEAFARERS *ia»Two Excerpts From NLRB Findings On SS Florida ttlliSsiiiiiiSiSiiP Jubibnt MEBA pickets toss placards in cir when news is received that ship operators abandoned plons to operate SS America (bdckground) and other vessels with strikebreakers recruited with help of NMU. MEBA's solid position broke the back of the shipowner-NMU plan and wen a superior agree­ ment for the engineers. MM&P Joins Engineers In Fighting NMU Raid 5: Si-. • The Masters, Mates and Pilots will join the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in filing formal charges against the National Maritime Union for raiding and fink-herding. The MEBA is now in the process of submitting documentation on its charges to AFL-CIO headquarters following its Terms Of New MEBA Contract original complaint over the The failure of the NMU's scab-herding tactics in the midst of the NMU's chartering of a li­ MEBA's contract beef is shown by the results of the negotiations. censed officers' division in tlie The MEBA gained the following: course of ttie engineers' beef with An increase in manning scales, to be effected by January 1, 1960. US Lines. MM&P charges are now • |150 monthly pension. in preparation and concern sub­ • 80 days a year vacation if working for more than one company. sequent NMU efforts to solicit membership among captains and • 4S days a year for service with one company. mates aboard NMU-manned ves­ • 60 dairs a year vacation for service with one company effective sels. according to Captain John June 18, 1959. Bishop, national secretary-treas­ : • $50 weekly welfare benefit for 39 weeks while unfit for duty urer. of MM&P. in or out of the hospital, plus $12 a day for the first 20 days of In the absence of AFL-CIO hospitalization. • President George Meany, who is • Agreement in principle on severance pay for engineers on ships in Europe at an international la­ bor conference, AFL-CIO Secre­ transferred foreign, details to be established by August 1. tary-Treasurer William Schnitzler has acknowledged formal receipt of MEBA'President Herbert Dag­ gett's wire and requested the fur­ ther documentation now being pre­ pared. The NMU raid, and Its subquent scab-herding in the midst of A cessation of hostilities in the interests of waterfront star the MEBA's industry-wdde contract beef with the shipowners developed bility has been declared as the . result of a meeting in New as an anti-MEBA move on behalf of US Lines. It actually reached York attended by representatives of the SIU, the Internation­ the point where the NMU assisted al Longshoremen's Associa--* in recruiting some two dozen scab tion and the International impact on longshoremen, teamsters and seamen. engineers for US Lines to take the Brotherhood of Teamsters. SS America out behind an MEBA The meeting discussed economic It was agreed that stability could picket line. The move collapsed conditions on the waterfront with best be promoted by calling a halt ingloriously with the scab engi­ a view toward promoting stability to active hostilities between the neers sneaking off the ship via a in the interests of all waterfront SIU and the ILA, representing the tug to avoid the MEBA men coin­ workers. It was an outgrowth of two major groupings on the water­ ing aboard to get their jobs back earlier discussions on the problem front. This total cessation of hostilities after the signing of a new MEBA of trailership operations and their could have effects in a number of contract. . areas including the elimination of Despite the flop of the NMU's the possibility of another waterscab-herding move, the l^U' has front election in the longshore proceeded with ite raid, this time Vol. XX. No. 14 field. seeking to sign up mates for the July 4, 1958 This development does not alter newly-created NMU officers' divi­ the relationships between the SIU sion. It was this action which and other waterfront unions in is bringing the charges from the the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ MM&P. PAmt, HALL, Seeretwry-freamrtr partment, nor does it affect the A beef on the SS United States, HIBBIRI BBAHD, Editor. BERNARD . SEA-' SIU'S consistent positidn of Sup­ developing but of ten major griev­ HAH. Art Editor, HEBHAH ABTBUB, IRWIN ances aboard that ship, lucked off SPiVACK. Ai. MASEIH. JOHN BRAZIL, HER­ port of Federation policy. MAN UAxua, Staff Writer*. BILL MOODY. Among those present at the th'e wliole,situation. The US gang Gulf Area Repretentative, meeting were SIU Secretaryrelused to sign pn, June 12, delay­ ing ^the sailing of the vessel until Publlshtd bfwMkly at tha haadquartar* Treasurer Paul Hall and Mobile they won cohces^ons on perma­ of tha Saafarara Intarnational Union, At­ Port Agent Cal Tanner for the a Suit Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO. «75 Fourth SIU; Raymond McKay, president nent assignment to the ship; re- lantic Avenuo. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaclnth Sulai' eiiipioyment for relief en­ 9-A600. Sntarad at tacond class matter of the" Brotherhood of Pdarino En gineers; shi^pping relief jobs at tha Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under gineers; ILA. President William through the MEisA hiring ball and ha Act of Aug.'34.1912. ' Bradley and other ILA rspresentatives;Snd Jbhh b'Bburke, 'feprer settlement of all ^fevbnces ilvith120 sbnting th"e''^aiftst^fs Unibfa. ' ' " fContihiledi ^<m'p&ge 14) % Dec/ore Halt To Do€k HostUifies ^>"•'7 „ July 4, 1951 lOG SEAFARERS LOG The landmark decision of the National Labor Relations Board, in which it applied US labor law to runaway-flag shipping that is American-ownedr-followed upon a detailed petition drafted by the SIU's general counsel, Seymour W. Miller, which included an exam­ ination of the relationships between i?fiO and the three Liberian corporations set up to escape the SIU. The following consists of excerpts from the NLRB decision which upheld the legal position presented by the SIU. In 1955 ... "P&Ou . . decided to transfer .the ships to foreign registry in order, as it conceded at the hearing,, to be able to hire foreign crews whose wages in at least some classiflcatlons were about half that being paid the American seamen. The United States Maritime Commission . . . authorized transfer ... In August, 1955, P&O organized two Llberian corporations—the White Steamship Co., . . . and the Blue Steamship Co .jeach wholly owned by P&O . . . on September 3, P&O . . . J^-ansferred the two ships to White and Blue, which corporations registered the ships under the laws of Liberia . . P&O had its attorneys organize a third Liberian corporation, the Green Trading Co. The attorneys and some of their employes, acting on behalf of P&O, became the officers, direc­ tors and stockholders of Green Trading. ". . . Green Trading .-. . chartered barebdat the Florida and Southern Cross from Blue and White and .'. . entered into a time subcharter with P&O for operation of the ships. ., P&O Had FuU Authority "Under the terms of the 'time sub-charters, P&O was given au­ thority to determine the trading limits of the two vessels. It as­ sumed responsibility for maintaining and operating the ships at its own expense ... It was expressly provided in the subcharters that P&O, and not Green Trading would have lexclusive possession, control and command of the ships'. . . ". . . Green Trading agreed to man the ships . . . and to pay the wages . . . but . . . P&O would reimburse Green Trading for all such expenses . . . P&O had the right to dismiss any master, officer or crewmember . . . P&O agreed to pay monthly to Green Trading in United States currency certain sums for hire of the vessels which corresponded exactly to the amounts which Green Trading had agreed to pay Blue and White. . . "The ships were changed to Liberian registry in September, 1955 The American crew of the Florida was then discharged and . . . • new, predominantly alien crew was hired. The Southern Cross was in drydock at the time . . . Upon being placed back in com­ mission, a predominantly alien crew*was hired . . . These unlicensed personnel were recruited in a number of areas . . . Although .Green Trading is required under "the time sub-charter to hire the crewmembers. Green Trading actually operates through a Captain Lord, its operating manager, who is also P&O's marine superintendant and Is on P&O's payroll only . . . wage scales for the vessels . . . were submitted to P&O's vice-president ... for his approval . , , ". . . The masters of both ships were hired by i>&0 and the other officers are hired by Captain Lord and Captain Owen, both on P&O's payroll ... "There has been no chai^ge in the operations of the vessels . . . They operate regularly out of Miami . . . and both their passengers and cargo originate for the most part at that port . . . Both ships are inspected by the United States Coast Guard and Federal jbealth officers at Miami . . . Neither has even been in Liberian waters. "Under the terms of the bareboat charter^ Blue and White have no control over the vessels and their crews, but pay a tonnage tax on the vessels to the Liberian government. That tax appears to be the only real obligation . . . to Liberia. No Liberian Office "None of the companies maintain an office in Liberia . . . Green . . . has a business office In Miami at the offices of P&O's ad­ dress ... "In contesting the Board's jurisdiction, the employers rely on «be facts that Green Trading . . . is a foreign corporation and that the employees are predominantly aliens . . . the employers argue that the Act does not apply to a foreign ship and its foreign crew. However, uiider the circumstances ... we find no merit In the position of the employers. "... We believe ... that the evidence clearly demonstrates that Green Trading is . . . merely an instrumentality of P&O . . 7 its transactions ... had the obvious aim of returning: the ships to the operational control of P&O . . . , ". . . Green Trading is wholly under the'^ontroi of iP&O . , those in nominal control of Green Trading actually do not operate independently of P&O . . . Under such circumstances the form of corporate organization must give way to the realities pf the situa­ tion ... P&O is in fact the employer. ". . . the Florida and Southern Cross may not properly be con­ sidered ... as foreign vessels . . . the ships have never been in Liberian waters ... It is, moreover, abundantly clear that the ahlpq are engaged primarily in the commierce of the United States ... "... In view of the foregoing, we find that the employees . , . are employees of a domestic corporation and man vessels ... en­ gaged principally in the commerce of the US . . . Under such clr-^ cumstances we find that the mere fact that a majority of the em­ ployees are nonresident aliens does not take the case outside the coverage of the act . ". . . We find that the employers' operations have a direct and substantial effect upon the foreign commerce of the United States and npon American workmen ^ .-. -the present complement of the Florida and Southern Cross :. . . is . . . in direct competition-with American seamen for employment'opportunities . ; . the organiza­ tion of the vessels' crews . is, therefore, a mattei^ of fdncem'-td' Ajmifgpiiym neamem:,, ,i.i' :. •l.r.vr-f.llrTrinii-,HIT I ,1-1' 1/.-,.-1 ,-^1 „.,.r-..-.i:. �SEAFARERS loir 4, 198S Par* threi LOG SlU Breaches Runaway Barrier With P&O Victory •n MIAMI—A major breakthrough against runawa^rflag .shipping has been accomplished by the SIU as crewmembers of the Liberian-flag passenger vessel, the SS Florida, voted 87 to 21 for SIU representation. The Union's victory on the^ forcefully that these Liberian-flag Florida was the climax of ships are American vessels in many years of eflfort on the disguise." part of US maritime unions In his capacity as president of the Maritime Trades Department, and their world-wide allies AFL-CIO, Hall has written sea­ in the International Trans­ going member unions of the MTD them to join in organizing portworkers Federation to inviting runaway operations on all coasts. bring Liberian-flag passen­ "This is an area where the energies ger vessels under union juris­ diction. As a result of the election, the SIU has been certified on the Florida and her sister ship, the Southern Cross.. Contract termi ar» discussed by group of Florida crewmen with SlU organizer Al Lopez, following SlU's lopsided victory in election aboard ship. All men pictured here were fired last November for being active in SlU's behalf. They are (left to right) L Dominguez, Jose Pena, Juan Poveda, A. Na­ varro, Lopez, L Tamayo, M. Castro, U. Dias. West Coast Actions Paved Way For Florida Success Stalemated at every turn by injunctions, damage suits, high-powered corporate maneu­ vers and dollar diplomacy, as well as Government policy, US maritime unions today for the first time have a powerful weapon for an all-out offensive against American-owned runaway shipping.^ bring conditions on the runaways unions, foreign unions have had to The SIU election victory on up to some acceptable stwdard go it alone. the Florida not only serves no­ have been successful in several Moreover, US Immigration auth­ tice on runaway operators that they are no longer immune to union organization, but also repre­ sents a substantial 4-1 endorse­ ment of American union condi­ tions by foreign,crew members. The runaway ship problem goes back to the. end of the World War II. Expanded world trade gave the "Panhonlibco" countries (Panama, Honduras, Liberia and Costa Rica) the opportunity to cash m. They opened the door to still greater profits by encouraging cut-rate op­ erations. No demands were made on the shipowner in the way of taxes, manning, safety rules or working conditions, except a smalb "head tax" on each vessel trans­ ferred. Today, some 12 million tons of shipping operates under runaway registries. Three-fourths of this tonnage is American-owned, and much of it, as in the case of the Florida, represents passenger, freightship and tanker operations that touch US ports at one end of the line. Indeed, not one cniise•hlp In the Florida-West IndiesCuba trade today la nnder the US flag. US Government figures cite a total of 411 vessels of all types .transferred from the US fleet from July, 1952, through December, 19:16. This doesn't Include all the trans{ei:s continuing up to this moment nor does it cover still others operated by foreign accounts of American confpanies. , These raise the total to more than 500 ships overall. For US sea­ men alone, this has meant a loss of 25,000 or more Jobs. Attempts by the Internationa! Transportworkers Fed^ation to cases, but these cases have barely orities have often moved in to scratched the surface. Since most shut off protests by foreign crewof the ships are essentially Ameri­ members. However, the trail leading to the can-owned and the courts have balked assistance by American (Continued on page 7) Canadian Runaways Still Tied Up By SIU Strike MONTREAL—^World-wide labor support of the SIU Cana­ dian District's strike against the government-owned Cana­ dian National Steamship Lines has apparently frustrated efforts to sell away the fleet. As the strike entered its sec­ officials sponsored the transfer ond-year this week, the com­ move in an attempt to break the pany has been unsuccessful, des­ pite heavy advertisement of the proposed sale, in unloading any of the strikebound vessels. Undoubtedly, a factor discourag­ ing would-be buyers is the support offered the Canadian District by the member unions of the Interna­ tional Transportworkers Federa­ tion. , Canadian Seafarers had walked off the eight CNS deep-sea vessels last July 4th after contract negotia­ tions bogged down over wage issues.-At that time, CNS seamen were among the lowest paid in Canada, with wages ranging from 77 cents-an-hour for pantrymen to 98 cents-an-hour for bosuns, in­ cluding overtime. After further talks with a gov­ ernment arbitration "^board failed to produce an acceptable agree­ ment, the company transferred the vessels to Trinidad registry and started to fecruit crews among foreign seamen. Although the vessels are'bwned.by the Canadian government, ranking' government strike. Immediate support of the Dis­ trict's beef came from Carlton Blanche, secretary of the seamen's union in Port of Spain, Trinidad, who recalled some 200 Jamaican seamen being flown in by the com­ pany to man the ships. In addition to this, English engineers, brought in from London, refused to cross the Canadian SIU picket line and returned to England. In a telegram to SIUNA Presi­ dent Paul Hall and Hal Banks, secretary-treasurer of the Canadi­ an District, Blanche said that the "change of registry to Trinidad (is) seen here as (a) move to break (the) strike," and that West Indian seamen would not man the vessels. Further assurances of interna­ tional support came from Omar Becu, general secretary of the In­ ternational Transportworkers Fed­ eration, who offered the entire support of the ITF behind the strike. "If you advise of any movements of ships hereto strikebound, we (Continued on page 4) ^ Until the SS Florida case, Liberlan-flag vessels had been rela­ tively immune to union organizing, although picket line action had been successful here and abroad in bringing some of these ships to heel. Now though, the SIU has established, through the National Labor Relations Board, that run­ away-flag vessels which are clearly American-owned and which oper­ ate in the commerce of the United States are subject to US labor law and are legitimate targets of union activity. In discussing the implications of the vote, SIU- Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall declared, "The SlU's election success serves notice on American interests that transfer to a runaway flag no longer gives them immunity from union organ­ ization. Thousands of seamen now working aboard low-wage runawfiy-flag ships will now be targets of SIU organizing drives designed to bring them the kind of trade union benefits available to sea­ men on American-flag vessels." He credited Ralph Casey, presi­ dent of the American. Merchant Marine Institute, with a valuable, if unintentional assist in the SlU's breakthrough, noting that Casey had insisted that the runaway-flag vessels are "America's fifth line of defense" in a number of public pronouncements. "The Casey statement," Hall said, "coming as it did from a rep­ resentative of the major American shipping group, indicated most SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). . The next SIU meetings will be: July 9 July 23 August 6 ^ August 20 of seamen's unions can be con­ structively employed In a coopera­ tive effort for the mutual benefit of all concerned," he said. He pa.'d tribute to past efforts by various SIU of NA affiliates as "helping pave the way for our .success on the Florida." The significance of the Florida win lies in th^act that nine mil­ lion tons of shipping under the LIberian and Panamanian flags are known to be American-owned. Not ajl of this shipping operates in US commerce, but there are un­ doubtedly several hundred vessels which would fall into the category of American ownership running in American service. The Florida case was an out­ growth of a typical foreign-trans­ fer maneuver designed to escape SIU wage scales ard US taxes. The Florida and its sister ship, the Southern Cross (ex-Cuba, ex-Denali) were transferred foreign in September, 1955, after being under SIU contract for many years. P&O organized three Liberlan subsid­ iaries, the White Steamship Com­ pany, Blue Steamship Company and the Green Trading Corpora­ tion, for the purposes of establish­ ing the legal fiction of foreign operation. SIU crewmembers, many of whom had been aboard the ship since the 1930's, were laid off and a new crew hired, largely in Cuba, at wages far below the SIU scale. SIU Organized Crews Subsequently, the SIU under­ took an organizing campaign among the crewmembers, while at the same time, it sought to estab­ lish its legal right to seek repre­ sentation. SIU attorneys were suc­ cessful in establishing the fact that, for all practical purposes, the op­ erations of White, Blue and Green corporations were totally directed by P&O with the same individuals serving in multiple capacities in all four corporations. They also established that the ownership of P&O was wholly American, con­ sisting of two railroads, the At­ lantic Coast Line and the Florida East Coast Railway. Consequently, on May 23, 1958, 'fhe National Labor Relations Board, in response to an SIU peti­ tion, ordered an election aboard the two vessels. (The Southern Cross was laid up at the time and was not voted. (For highlights of NLRB decision. See Page 2.) SIU representatives are now entering intq^ negotiations for tho purpose of securing an SIU agree­ ment for the Liberian-flag crews. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to organize among tho crews of many other ships in tho Miami area which operate under similar circumstances. Organizing will subsequently be extended to dozens of other operations which fall into tho P&O pattern. :JI •; ;v5 �-yr*?- -tcaaixe SEAFARERS Pare F«iir Canada SlU Tie-Up in Second Year • S; ! (Continued from page 3) \P111 appeal to affiliated unions concerned to endeavor to prevent crewlng or handling of cargo," Becu promised. Faced by this show of Interna­ tional cooperation, the company re-transfered the vessels back to Canadian registry and put them up foi sale. But contrary to their predictions for a "quick sale," they have been unable to find any takers. It has been reported that several foreign buyers were In­ terested In the ships but refrained from bidding because of the world­ wide support behind the District's strike. Considerable comment over the Government's attempt at strike­ breaking was voiced this year by a leading Canadian magazine. The Saturday Niglit, in an article en­ titled: "Our Merchant Marine Sold Down The River." The article said tliat it could find no excuse for transferring a steamship —line owned by the peo^ of Canada to « foreign sovereignty, and the use of a wage dispute to do It only made It worse. It pointedly questioned the' wisdom of the many governmentsupported moves which has result­ ed In Canadian-fiag deep-sea fleets . being cut down to a mere 18 vessels. Meanwhile it has been reported that CNS has lost almost $3.5 mil­ lion dollars since the outbreak of the strike. Rather than give in to the union's demands, the company has kept the ships, with complete licensed personnel aboard. Idle In Bedford Basin. In addition, the company has continued to maintain its management staff ashore. According to union officials, this loss could have represented the pay difference to the unlicens­ ed seamen for many years to come. SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO ROARD From June 11 To June 24, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job group and port, including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the "regtotered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) SIU shipping maintained a steady pace during the past period, reflecting the high level of job opportunities avail­ able to Seafarers. AH told, 1,041 jobsjwere shipped and 1,402 men were registered. The dispatch totals' have varied by less than two dozen jobs over the last six weeks. Class -A men accounted for 67 percent of ajl jobs shipped, class B for 25 percent and class C for the remainder. Six ports reported Increased shipping for the period, the same num­ ber showed declines and two stayed about the same as before. New York, Norfolk, Tampa, Mobile, Lake Charles and Houston were the ports showing gains, particularly Houston, which shipped well over 200 jobs. Boston and Philadelphia maintained the status quo, and the rest fell off by varying amounts. Despite its drop, Baltimore was still busy. The heavy registration for the period contributed to a swelling Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle >g®i& W^x: ,..Xr:'f;Xr:hX port for extensivo repairs. 3 2 23 5 11 —— 2 3 11 6 1 7 2 — 1 Registered CLASS A. Port Florida Vote Stirs Mobile •r-:r GROUP 1 2 2 9 64 35 3 9 13 35 1 2 3 6 3 7 21 20 21 . 27 — 1 20 32 2 8 3 3 9 1 "beach" total, but with only minor effect on the overall job ratio. On* man was shipped for every 2V4 A men registered on the beach at tho end of the period, and the same ratio held for class B. These pro­ portions have generally held steady since March, when figures f«r the men registered on the beach first began to be compiled. Even with the rise In registration, six ports still have less than 100 men registered on the beach In aU departments. Boston, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and Seattle all fall Into this cate­ gory; Norfolk has 103. At the same time, all of these ports except Wilmington had 53 or less A men on hand. These figures provide a significant Index to the potential for shipping out In any port, and should be checked by Seafarers when they register. Seventy-two C men were also shipped, largely In the steward de­ partment, although Savannah and the three West Coast ports shipped no C men at all. However, while the West Coast was uniformly In­ active this period, Wilmington and Seattle expect to be busy this time around. Following Is the outlook port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Should be better . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Orleans: Should rise . . . Lake Charles Fair . . , Houston: Very good; lots of grain moving out . . . WUmlngton: Good . . . San Francisco: Fair . . Seattle: Good. DECK DEPARTMENT • Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 1 12 1 2 3 _ 1 — — 1 «... — 2 1 6 1 2 12 2 — 1 Shipped CLASS A 3 1 12 —. 14 3 1 1 2 6 3 18 2 1 2 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 2 _ 1 18 41 12 9 — 1 5 1 13 29 12 4 8 — 4 2 2 — 1 1 1 3 5 1 3 9 11 2 1 14 19 4 4 - 2 3 2 — 1 — 37 12 2 12 5. . — 1 — — — — — 4- 1 4 1 3 1 — GROUP 3 1 2 _ 1 1 — — — 9 — 1 1 — 1 _ ' 4 — 5 1 14 1 — 3 — 1 — 3 — MM M— MM -i— MM Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED 3 A 1 11 71 6 1 54 6 _ 3 _ 9 22 1 37 —. 5 1 61 _ 1 — 5 — 4 CLASS C B ' MM MM 10 1 21 3 1 4 5 11 2 21 3 5 4 12 — 1 — — — 1 — 2 — GROUP 1 2 23 6 99 156 11 20 90 39 7 12 4 5 3 5 35 35 50 62 8 2 21 87 7 22 11 17 7 5 AU 1 03 7 76 9 4 13 27 49 7 84 4 10 8 3 4 57 11 13 2 3 2 11 12 2 6 5 2 2 GROUP 1 2 5 1 4 25 — 1 8 7 8 9 — — — 2 __ 3 _ - 1 4 1 . 8 8 1 2 — 2 8 i— 37 4 83 14 1 3 10 9 15 8 8 _ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. MOBILE—^There was quite K bit Houston of discussion among the men on the beach here over the SlU vic­ tory on the- Liberian-flag SS Flori­ da, Harold Fischer, acting agent, reported. The majority of the men feel that this landslide vote In favor of the SlU indicates a strong desire on the part of these foreign seamen for some solid representa­ tion to bring their wages and con­ ditions up to American levels. Shipping for the last couple of weeks was on the slow side, partly because of the MEBA strike which Idled five SlU-contracted vessels In this port. Although four of them left as soon as the strike was settled, one vessel, the Alcoa Cava­ lier, -Alcoa's passenger ship, had cancelled Its sailing and will not be leaving until July 7th, her next scheduled sailing date. Prospects for the coming period look about the same since most of the vessels hitting this port are of the short trip variety or are In transit. These include the Antinous, Claiborne, Monarch of the Seas, Morning Light, Wild Ranger, Alcoa ' Corsair, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Boamer,' and the Steel King. The SS Yaka came out of the yards re­ cently and took on a full crew. But this is offset by the Margaret Bleomfleld which Is coming into lair 4. IStt LOO Wilmington , San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 20 69 10 1 9 32 1 .4 — 5 4 1 5 30 5 30 — 5 7 28 .2 4 1 8 4 — Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 1 2 15 1 10 2 1 3 13 1 2 » 1 — 2 3 3 3 1 8 — _ _ 16 7 — 1 — 1 6 3 — MM -- MM MM MM. MM Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 1 1 2 2 _ _ 14 40 2 — 101 2 1 1 — 3 26 ' 3 — 11 1 4 — —2 — 3 — — .— 1 1 4 - — — 4 15 3 8 5 21 3 3 3 1 5 1 6 34 6 1 13 3 2 1 — 2, — 1 3 — ,— 3 1 — 3 1 12 2 13 1 _ — 5 1 1 4 5 Shipped CLASS C 3 MM —•• • • — TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS Z 3 A C 1 B MM 5 _ 1 12 8 — — — 4 5 2 10 1 3 1 — MM •.M ^M MM MM 2 _ MM MM 8 56 3' 5 32 — 5 3 — 5 22 29 1 9 2 46 5 2 3 15 10 3 — 23 _. 7 1 5 MM 1 2 MM MM M. 2 1 — 1 MM •— AU M- MM 1 10 8 3 24 1 5 4 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B 1 2 -1 3 __ MM 81 6 62 11 3 7 ~ GROUP 1 2 1 7 42 174 2 27 13 91 1 14 8 4 3 2 11 5 7 2 MM 34 12 vTI 4A 87 23 13 4 73 13 6 3 7 6 7 44 8 19 8 19 4 GROUP 1 2 2 3 8 26 2 1 26 8 2 3 • •1 X 9 2 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 0 11 — 10 5 6 1 8 1 24 7 11 8 —> 1 ei 9 8 8 8 8 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 Boston 5 — New York 32 11 Philadelphia ... 4 2 Baltimore 12 3 Norfolk 2 2 Savannah ...... 'i— . Tampa 6,; — Mobile 18 2 New Orleans ... 9 7 Lake Charles .. 5 — Houston 9 3 Wilmington 12 San Francisco .. 2 3 Seattle 5 2 Port TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL 3 3 59 6 20 1 _ 3 45 27 2 7 1 2 1 Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 — — 3 — 17 ^ —• 2 1 1 — — — — — — — 1 — 2 1 13 3 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 1 2 3 12 3 1 11 — 1 21 5 26 . — — •- 9 I 6 m 1 — 4 — 1 12 8 16 1 1 14 — 10 -MM ,1 2 t , •' • 2 1 1 4 3 15 8 2 25 — 2 1 — — 15 6 17 — •-T- : — 1 1 —: 8 2 13 — 2 — 16 1 4 — 2 1—2 1 — — 5 1 _— Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B ' TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C 3 1 52 0 7 5 2 1 31 16 10 1 6 1 8 1 Z ~i — . — . 1 4 1 • 2 22 -2 — 3 — 4 35 3 1 5 3 6 2 17 — — "4 38 19 1 3 1 "s 2 4 — MM " Shipped CLASS B MM ' Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 8 1 2 8 1 12 3 12 3 1 2 129 231 74 12 36 66 75 16JI 49 16 31 44 1 1 39 160 21 3 52 47 52 236 36 3 68 46 — 9 23 109 3 6 61 — 110 37 177 3 7 79 69 1 291 504 287 18 111 191 183 3M 179 22 89 152 1 11 1082 , 320 X TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS 3 A B 14 285 91 16 220 102 30 201 70 60 706 263 1041 All 4 68 8 67 9 1 6 27 42 9 61 1 3 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 12 3 1 2 8 7 — 3 1 4 88 38 118 2 21 14 7 12 7 49 13 26 4 8 25 4 11 2 3 8 4 2 1 1 1 — 1 7 — 1 a 34 14 46 12 33 12 91 — "2 28 5 2 1 12 4 4 11 8 5 1 — - 6 16 10 17 2 — 18 8 2 5 1 1- 8 Registered On The Beath CLASS A CLASS B GROUP C AU 1 2 8 16 1 392 300 499 132 25 1 347 120 487 67 31 1 302 297 108 341 72 11041 717 1094 540 2351 GROUP 1 2 8, 21 74 136 14 194 86 15 11 147 50 189 369 - m-m- �iUr 4, 1958 SEAFARERS LOO Coats 'Lost'f Poles Repay Seafarers Usually, when an overcoat takes Pare Flva Atlantic On 2nd Trip; No Pickets The second sailing of the new tourist passenger liner S3 Atlantic came off last week with National Maritime Union picketlines absent from the scene. Instead, the NMU, which had pulled its men off the ship just before the maiden voy­ company. The NMU filed charges age, again did a flip-flop and of discrimination even before the started competing for job open­ first crewmembers had been hired ings. There were 15 replacements for the new vessel. In contrast to the first sailing, called for on the ship. when the ship had to leave port Meanwhile, there has been no further word from the National without tugs, and baggage was Labor Relations Board which is handled by the crew, longshore­ now studying NMU Taft-Hartley men and tugboatmen worked the charges against the SlU and the ship throughout a fast 30-hour turnaround. Siie docked at approx­ imately 6:30 Friday morning, June 27 and cast off at 12:30 the next Longshoremen (left) rig net in day. front of open hatch of SS AtOn the maiden voyage, the ship lantia In preparation for dis­ came into port and was here four charge of cargo brought back days before the NMU, the night from Europe. Below, NY har­ before its sailing, pulled its mem­ bor tug Dalzellairo pushes bers off the vessel and picketed. ship's nose into stream as she Took Full List The Atlantic reportedly took on on second voyage. a full passenger list for its second voyage. It was reported a number ot other travelers were waiting hopefully for a last-minute can­ cellation. She carries 900 pas­ sengers in all. SIU crewmembers who were aboard for the maiden voyage re­ ported that some 700 of the pas­ sengers had signed an open letter hailing the service and facilities aboard the vessel. They also said that Arnold Bernstein, president of the American Banner Line, ad­ dressed the crew at a shipboard meeting complimenting them for doing a wonderful job under the usual hectic pressure of a maiden voyage, providing top-notch serv­ ice and keeping the vessel in tip­ top shape at all times. 8 walk from a gin mill without the owner inside it—^well—^that's the last you would expect to see of that overcoat. Chances of getting It back are slim; chances of money Oompensation for the loss are even llimmer. That's why three former crewinembers of the SS Rion have a surprise coming to them, if they get in touch with Actium Steam­ ship Company, at 17 State Street, New York City. Waiting for them are three checks from the Polish government in the amounts of 583, 505 and 590 for three overcoats "lost" in a Szczecin, Poland, night spot. It seems that while the Rion was in Szczecin last November deliver­ ing a load of grain behind the Iron Curtain, Seafarers James Brown, Joseph Busalacki and Marek Krzywda' sampled' the wares of the Bajka Night Club and had their overcoats lifted by a lightflngered native who hadn't heard that crime is a sjunptom of capi­ talist decay. They reported the theft to the local authorities and went shivering back to the ship. That was the last anybody heard of the affair until Actium received a letter last week from the Morska Agencja enclosing the checks drawn on hard American dollars for the three Seafarers. Lk. Charles Only Pair' LAKE CHARLES—The mem­ bership in this port wishes to ex­ tend its sympathies to the family of Brother Ben Grice who recently passed away. Shipping has been only fair in the area with the result that there are quite a few men on the beach. Calling into port during the past period were the CS Baltimore, Winter Hill, Chiwawa, Bents Fort, Council Grove, Bradford- Island, Royal Oak (Cities Service) and the l»etro Chem (Valentine). Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. MTD Supports Tour Ship Bill .WASHINGTON—Proposals calling lor tha construction of two 6,000-passenger touristclass liners for the transatlantic trade were aired before the House Merchant Marine Com­ The United WaU Paper Crafts­ mittee in hearings which opened on Tuesday, July 1. The proposals received strong supmen and Workers of North Ameri­ rt from the Maritime Trades can, have decided to affiliate their department representing the Harry O'Reilly said that the Can­ ". . . The degree to which Amer­ 2,200-man union with the Pulp, SIU and other seagoing and tor proposal was in line with the ican culture could be carried to the shoreside unions in the maritime MTD program for broadening the nations of the Old World would be Paper and Sulphite Mill Workers. Industry. base of the American merchant vastly increased if it were possible Both unions are AFL-CIO affiliates. According to the tentative plans marine and for bringing the lucra for .the average American worker, Under the agreement, the members •s outlined in a bill Introduced by tive tourist class North Atlantic American businessman and. Amer­ of the Wall Paper union •will be­ Rep. MacDonald (Dem.-Mass.), the passenger trade under the Amer ican student to visit foreign coun­ come members of the Pulp and Paper^ organization and their locals two vessels would be 90,000-ton su- ican flag. At present, the SS At­ tries .. periiners capable of 30 knot speeds. lantic,-the recent entry of Ameri­ O'Reilly continued, "if Mr. Can­ will come under the Jurisdiction They would carry the 6,000 pas­ can Banner Lines, is the > only tor's idea is allowed to materialize of the International office at Fort sengers Pullman-style, with meals American-flag vessel in this class, . . . ocean travel, like land travel Edward, NY. In announcing the purchased aboard the ship, and The MTD spokesman said that woiild become a daily necessity move. Pulp and Paper president John J. Burke, said that the addi­ would be manned by'a crew of the addition of two such large pas­ instead of a costly luxury . . ." tion the 75-year old union will 1,350 men each: senger ships would immensely Under the Cantor program of add of "strength and prestige" to . Under the MacDonald bill, each strengthen the US merchant ma­ Pullman • style transportation, his growing organization. pf the ships would be built by the rine and stimulate employment and fares would be around 550 for a VS and sold to the operator^ Sea prosperity in the nation's ship­ one-way passage. The fare would » » » Coach Transatlantic Lines, at 570 building and shipping Industqr. pay only for the sleeping accommo­ The AFL-CIQ has warned that He said, in part: tnillion or 50 percent of the cost of dations, with passengers having a "Of all the segments of our choice of cafeterias, luncheonettes budget cuts by Congress and the 8 commercial equivalent, which­ maritime^ Industry . . . the one and restaurants on board the ship President in appropriations for the ever figure is greater. Labor Department are costing The Pullman-style passenger which is least adequate Is our pas­ in which to take their meals. workers millions of dollars a year hip has been a project of New senger fleet. In-the post-Korean in wages and overtime. Hyman ![ork hotel man H. B. Cantor for a era, only one new American pasBookbinder, AFL-CIO legislative senger^ company has come into ex­ umber of years and was originalrepresentative, said a survey of r presented to the SIU of NA at istence, the American Banner last year showed workers were its 1055 convention in Montreal. Line . . cheated out of $19 million in mini­ At that time, the late Harry Lunde- "The pending legislation , . . mum wages and another $64.1 mil­ berg, then SIU of NA president, embodies a tremendous idea, lion in overtime. He called for a discussed the proposals with Can- which, if encouraged and sustained, restoration of the funds slashed tot. would^nable American initiative from the budget of the Wage and In tjestifylng fOr the MacDon­ to capture its fair and'^adjequate Hour Division. This cut in funds, ald bill* MTD Secretary-Treasurer share of our foreign commerce . with its resulting curtailment of 5 S Tell It to the Iiogi operations by the' Department, is aiding unscrupulous employers in chiseling thousands of workers out of their wages. Bookbinder charged. The Wisconsin State Unemploy­ ment Department has ruled that an unemployed worker who refuses to cross a picket line when he is re­ called to his Job can continue to collect unemployment compensa­ tion benefits. The case came up after 200 employees of the Mil­ waukee Crane Division of Indus­ trial Enterprises, Inc., were called back to work. The men refused to cross a picket line set up by the Iron workers during their lay-off. IThe company had protested the un­ employment payments but was set back by the Department. 4" 3^ Over 7,500 members of Lithogra­ phers Local 1 and the Metropolitan Lithographers Association in NYC, have foregone a wage increase for a year and to accept Improved health and welfare as the only changes in their new contract. The lithographers agreed that their employers could maintain their present wage scale in order to maintain their competitive posi­ tion. The contract calls for a 55 wage boost in May, 1959. �Fare Six SEAFARERS July 4, 1958 LOG NY Layoffs Backfire Against Struck Ships i NEW YORK—A delegation of some 30 Japanese trade and union officials toured the headquarters building and the medical center here recently, taking notes and asking ques­ tions about the various oper-"*" and the Longview Victory later ations of the Union. Six. of signed on. the delegates were from the In transit were the Bienville, All Japan Seaman's Union, one of Fairland, Beauregard, Raphael the largest single union organiza­ Semmes (Pan-Atlantic); Steel Rover, Steel Scientist (Isthmian); tions in Japan. Chickasaw, Young America (Water­ These delegates were just one man) and the Valchem (Heron). group of many teams now in the United States under the auspices of the International Cooperation Administration to study and ob­ serve the development of the trade un'on movement here. They were Invited to visit and discuss the activities of many of the major unions throughout the country. Some SlU-cjntracted. vessels were tied up along the Atlantic and If anyone.Is interested in buying Gulf coast by the Marine Engi­ a pair of medium-sized Indi^ ele­ neers Beneficial Association strike, phants (bulls) would he please ^ Bill Hall, assistant secretary-treas­ contact Howard urer reported. The beef only Edwards, ship's lasted a couple of days. delegate on the Alcoa Corsair. It One interesting aspect of the seems that one beef came about when one of the of the waiters was operators, in order to save a few just "bom • to dollars in seamen's wages, laid off lose," and be­ crews in New York, as well as in cause of current Baltimore and Mobile. However setbacks, is offer­ their money-saving scheme back­ ing the two for fired, because a few hours after Edwards sale. "Any rea­ paying the crews their transporta­ tion money, the strike was settled. sonable offer will be considered," They were burning up the wires Edwards said. But who can afford for hours calling the crews back. to feed an elephant? For all of their efforts they could have kept the men on the payroll All's well on the Bobin Locksley and would have come out ahead according to the ship's minutes^ In the long run. Much of it is due to the fine serv­ Shipping continued to hold up ice given the crew by messman O. over the past period with Class A Vola who is always going out of his men having no difficulty in landing way to come up with the ingre­ berths. There were 20 vessels pay­ dients for making pizza pie and ing off during the two weeks, three other Italian specialties. In ap­ signed on and nine were in transit. preciation, the crew voted to turn Paying off during the period over the ship's treasury, less neces­ were the Steel Artisan, Steel Di­ sary expenses, to Vola as reimbur­ rector, Steel Scientist (Isthmian); sement for his time and expenses. Kobin Trent, Robin Locksley "That these delicacies wei'e en­ (Robin); Suzanne, Elizabeth, joyed by all," J. Gaylord, ship's Frances,. Ines (Bull); Antinous delegate repoi-ted, "was evidenced (Waterman); Seatrains Texas, Lou- by the unanimous approval to turn i.'-iana and Savannah (Seatrain); over the fund." 4" t Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pointer, They didn't say where they were . Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa); Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) and the going, nor where the've been, but CS Baltimore, Fort Hoskins and according, Government Camp (Cities Service). to Jos e-p h The Steel Artisan, Steel ScientLst Shaughnessy, meeting chairman on the Wang Ar­ cher, the. crew is looking for­ ward to the rest of their voyage. There was noth­ ing to report to Shaughnessy the LOG as yet, Shaugnessy said, but they have "great expectations as to later on. . The Institute of Internationai Education has announced the ap­ pointment of Seafarer Ed Larkin, Pick Up 'Shot' a 1954 SIU scholarship winner, to its 1959 National Selection Com­ Card At Payoff mittee. This committee will screen Seafarers who have taken the all applicants for Fulbright schol­ arship grants for graduate studies series yOl inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are in foreign countries. . Larkin himself has two scholar­ reminded to be sure to pick up ships to his credit. He received a their inoculation cards from tjbe Buskin labor award in 1953 under captain or the purser when they an international exchange program pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up and studied at Harlech College, Harlech, Wales. In 1954 he won by the Seafarer and held so that an SIU scholarship which he ap- it can be presented when sign­ iilied to get a degree in industrial ing on for another voyage where "shots" are required. The and labor relations at Cornell the inoculation card is your only University. Larkin, who joined the proof of having taken the re­ SIV as a member of the black gang quired shots. in 1944, has been active in most of men who forget to pick the union's major organizing upThose their inoculatlen card when drives. they pay oft may find that they • Three other Seafarers in the past are required to take all the have received Buskin labor "shots" again when they want .mviirds for studies .overSeiis, They to sign on tor another such voy- •I, J . - SK , • S; •" Seafarers In Action • ' '.y:- nh •• •, . iSSiSSi#® 5 - a'r- .a Notfer Standing On Boxes are for packaging vegetables or bars of soap. They are fine on the job they were designed for, but the fellow who made them didn't plan on having them used as ladders. Name Larkin To Fulbrighf Award Body Nevertheless, all too often they are used as ladders and, of course, all too often the men using them in this fashion take a bad spill. •• .'^y- y-y-y- • -''v • .v;:: To avoid this kind of an accident, don't Improvise with a box. Use the right kind pf gear for the job. •' .. ••• • .yr v- I 1 ;• ,.: , I Aii^y ^^ip is a Safe Ship *•1 !ij I I I I �loir 4, 1958 SEAFARERS LOG Pira Sevea •4 At left, Seafarer picket on the SS Riviera in 1952 raps substandard conditions. Supreme Court up­ held damage suits against unions in the beef. Below, high and dry as a result of cooperation given Canadian District SlU by unions affiliated with the International Transportworkers Federation, Canadian Constructor is one of the vessels which has been strikebound for a year. Company at­ tempted to transfer ships to Trinidad, but move failed in face of united union opposition. P&O Vote Climaxes long Fight Police and US Immigration officlak escort foreign crewmen ot Liberian-flog cruise ship Trqdewlnds off Mionii pier after they struck over shipboard conditions. Strikers were dented usual 29< day leave in US to try to find another ship and were quickly de­ ported. The Tradewinds is the former SUP-monned Aleutian. (Continued from page 3) Florida decision Is blazed with some notable snccesses. The pio­ neering eifort in the field was in 1950, when the SIU - affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific led the way by winning American condi­ tions on the SS Pho Pho, a Pana­ manian-flag vessel hauling gypsum from Mexico to Redwood City, Calif. In this case the operators renamed the ship' after the then secretary-treasurer of the SUP. The SS Harry Lundeberg there­ after sported a model union agree­ ment under the Panamanian flag. A brand-new ship, the Kaiser Gyp­ sum, was renamed the BS Harry Lpndeberg last year a few~inonths after Lundeberg died. The Sailors Union came to the .forefront in the battle against the runaways in 1952, when the for­ eign crew of the SS Riviera re­ belled against intolerable ship­ board conditions while in Port­ land, Ore., and called on the SUP for aid. When US marshalls evicted the strikers from the ship and Immigration moved for their deportation, the Sailors kept the .Major win in fight on run­ aways was scored by Harry Lunaeberg a few months be­ fore he died, when the new Liberian-fiag tanker Duncan Bay (below) on coastwise run from Canada to Cafifornia was brought under SUP con­ tract. At right, speaking to building trades men who re­ futed to crott picketlinei, Lundeberg (2nd from left) exploini union beef. Named In trfbute to the late secretary^reasurer of the SUP, a brand-new SS Harry Lundebergk was christened last year by y-, ^ lundeberg^s Wife (left)^ he died. The SUP led the fight on the runaways and in 1950 had been successful In winning the first American contract en a Panamanian shipi the Phbih*dihdi. wos Jeter-renamed ^e^SS Harry Lundeberg. VS. w vvaawawwi Wfissewi. OFSI es e WillwifMvilSffSflll Villi ship tied up until barred by court injunction. The Masters, Mates and Pilots, and subsequently the SIU-A&G, maintained picketlines against the ship until two more in­ junctions forced the removal of all pickets. All told, union picketing kept the ship hung up for three and a half months. Ironically, when the Riviera finally sailed from Port­ land, she carried a US Govern­ ment-financed cargo of wheat for India. . Again, in 1956, the SUP struck back at a -new" Liberian-fkg opera­ tion between British Columbia and Antioch, Calif. Cooperative efforts between SIU Canadian and West Coast affiliates kept the ship bottled up until a pact establishing American conditions on the ves­ sel was signed. Then, in April, 1957, after the unions in the Riviera beef had fought a variety of damage suits to no avail, the US Supreme Court upheld verdicts against the three unions. This put a high premium on attempts by American seamen to protest runaway opera­ tions. A few months later, however, the SIU Canadian District set a new precedent by winning an SIU pact on a British-flag cableship, the John W. McKay. It argued suc­ cessfully before the Canadian Labour Board that since the ves­ sel's home port was Halifax and it Bidn't touch British ports, it should maintain the same condi­ tions as Canadian ships in Cana­ dian waters. Action by various SIU affiliates thus set the stage for the Florida case. The SIU victory there means American unions now have a clear mandate for organizing these ships and for protecting their own conditions by advancing those of foreign seamen. I �SEAFARERS Pace Eiiiht YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Belter , Buying By Sidney Margoliua New Idea: Group Car insurance it-1 LOG July 4."19St^ freighf Tax Cut Aids Shipping WASHINGTON—The domestic shipping industry, beset with the threat of rate-cutting via the new railroad bill, received an unexpected boost when Congress agreed to elimi­ nate the three percent tax on freight traffic. The move to eliminate tbe tax came as a lastminute surprise in a bill to ex-" tend all other tax rates at Keeping Her Well-Picketed their current levels- for an­ other year. While the three percent tax may Group life and health insurance, and group pension plans, have be­ not seem like a big item of itself, come the fastest-growing types of family protection. They have pro­ it has great importance to com­ duced savings of as much as 15-30 percent under the cost of similar panies in the coastwise and interinsurance policies bought on an individual basis. Take medical expense coastal trades because , of the edge insurance. Ten years ago only a half-million Americans were covered it had given to shoreside companies by group plans. Today, 24 million are covered. which operate special - purpose Now, for the first time in US history, a similar method of insuring ships. The tax did not apply to large groups of car owners is being tried out by the Multnomah, Ore­ a company which buys a ship only gon, Labor Council, and the Nationwide Insurance Company, the coun­ for the purpose of hauling Its own try's fourth largest auto insuror. cargo, but it did apply to com­ Already six Oregon local unions are offering a pioneering low cost panies which are common carriers. auto-insurance plan to their members, the Oregon Labor Press reports. Consequently, the trend in the The plan is experimental, and is not yet available in other parts of the industry has been for shoreside in­ country. But if it works out successfully in Oregon, it may prove to be one of the most effective ways dustrial companies to build spe­ of i^estraining spiraling auto-insur- cialized ships, like some of the ance bills. Successive hikes have chemical carriers, to haul their jumped rates 56 percent, on the own raw materials and products. average, in the past eight years. WKh the abolition of the tax, it is In comparison, prices of new cars expected that these firms will turn have^one up 35 percent, and re­ to the regular coastwise and interpair costs, 42. The AAA figures coastal operators. Companies which will benefit that the average cost of $25,000/ $50,000 of liability insurance,' plus most, of course, are the coastwise fire and comprehensive but ho col­ carriers. Pan Atlantic and Sealision insurance, now is $117 a year train, plus tug and barge operators on a countrywide basis. In large like Will's and intercoastal opera­ cities, the cost runs even higher. tors such ^ Luckenbach and President Glenn Blake of the Calmar among others. Multnomah Labor Council explains Meanwhile, the railroad bill Is that his group became actively in­ expected to sail smoothly through terested in a cost-cutting plan the House in identical form as the Great Lakes Seafarer Donald Murray takes a spin around the bow! when most auto insurance com­ measure passed by the Senate. The of the James Davidson, Tomlinson Fleet ship now being struck by . panies raised Oregon rates 30 per­ measure contains a provision, which Lakes Seafarers. .Union is demanding first-time contract includ­ cent this year. He points out "that is being opposed by the steamship ing welfare benefits, after winning NLRB election in the fleet. The group coverage Is. established in people, as follows: "Rates of a car­ Davidson is hung up in Buffblo harbor. almost every type of insurance ex­ rier shall not be held up to a par­ cept auto. ticular level to protect the traffic As worked out so far, the Oregon plan is not yet true "'group" in­ of any other mode of transporta­ surance. The Oregon Insurance Commissioner is studying whether, it tion, giving due consideration to may be called "group insurance" and pay rebates or dividends on a the objectives of the national "group" basis. The plan tentatively has established initial rates for transportation policy declared in members of the labor groups of five percent less than standard rates this Act."~ for the same coverage. But if permitted, the plan eventually will pay Despite the wording of this additional dividends or rebates to the groups, depending on their ac­ clause, the Senate Committee cident records. which handled the bill specified At present, Blake and Dixon Livingstone,'Oregon agents for Nation­ that it was not the intent of the (Continued from page 2) ran is wide, describe the plan as "a wholesale, low-cost method of writing measure to approve destructive in 24 hours after payoff among ance . prepared to render assistindividual auto insurance policies," The big saving is in the lower rate-making practices. other items. The NMU then set out to pi;oVo marketing and selling e^^enses made possible by signing up a lot of Traditionally, steamships have With the sailing of the ship de­ the Daggett charge. First the Santa people at a time, instead of soliciting one buyer at a time. had lower rates than railroad J)eBut one of the biggest values in the new auto-insurance group idea cause of . the uncertainties of layed, NMU crewmembers of the Rosa, Grace Line's new passenger United States held a . meeting at ship, was taken out of Newport Is^that it will give policyholders a more effective voice In determining steamship service. Affhich they passed a resolution ob­ News by the NMU with shipyard the rates they must pay, and the kind of insurance they get. An insur­ viously inspired by NMU head­ engineers aboard after the MEBA ance company or even a state commissioner may. pay little attention to quarters calling for the establish­ refused to sign on in a disp^ute an individual. ment of a deck and engine officers' over manning scales. Then, Mter There's heavy opposition from insurance brokers and general ageiits division in the NMU. The NMU the MEBA was locked out by the to group insurance in general, and to such cost-cutting approaches as national council promptly ratified shipowners following expiratibn of the new Oregon plan. The self-employed agents and the standard-price the resolution a few days later. Us contract on June 15, the NMU companies who don't pay dividends to policyholders, generally want Oddly enough, the NMU's con­ aided in recruiting some two-dozen uniform rates for all types of casualty and property insurance. They tract was expiring three days la­ engineers to take the SS America oppose price cuts by lower-cost insurors. ter but instead of using the op­ out of port behind the MEBA But the car-owner's headache is that selling, marketing and admin­ portunity to present its own con­ picket lines. American Coal Shipping Com­ istration expenses are So large that they generally take 50 cents of the dollar you pay in premiums. To the chagrin of the shipowners pany, the 80-ship coal fleet dream, tract demands, hanging fire for That's why the price of auto insurance has gone up even faster than has now gone into the oil trans­ months, the NMU's only concern and Curran, the NMU's action only was to get the ship out, irrespec­ stiffened the .engineers' resolve. the cost of cars and fepairs. If the actual cost of insuring your car goes up one dollar, the insurance companies seek to raise your bill two portation business. The company tive of the naUire of the engineers' Shipowner resistance collapsed dollars. The extra dollar is to cover that 50 percent overhead cost. recently acquired a T-3 tanker, the grievances. when it became obvious that the In the case of fire insurance, sales commissions and overhead often Conoco Lake Charles, and has a The NMU action is understand­ engineers were prepared to dig cargo commitment for a trip from able in the light of a statement in for a long siege despite Curran's take even more than the 50 percent of your premiutn. One of the ways auto-insurance companies convince state commis­ the Gulf to Europe next month. made by Major General John M. scab-herding. The result was that sioners to aiiow rate boosts, is to show an "underwriting loss." They ' Although the vessel, renamed Franklin, president of US Lines, MEBA was able to win a superior show they lost money on the combined cost of |heir payouts and over- the Coal Shipper, is supposed to while testifying/ before the House agreement embodying all the de­ • head. This is really a bookkeeping loss. The"companies don't count continue in'the'^il trades indefi­ Merchant Marine Committee. mands drafted by the MEBA mem­ the profit they make by investing their reserves, which are mostly nitely, company spokesman said Franklin said, the following, ac­ bership. provided by policyholders. For example, last year the second biggest that it is considering rebuilding cording to the "NMU Pilot" of Like the MEBA's charges, th« auto insuror claimed it had an "underwriting loss" of $2 million. But her into an 18,000-ton dry cargo February "27, 1958: MM&P is also citing NMU's al­ it had income from investments of over $11 tpiUion plus profit from ship. The ship has an NMU crew "In testifying for HR 9342, liance with District 50 in the Amer­ Its fire and property Insurance operations. Thus it had an actual profit aboard which was on it when it Major General John M. Franklin, ican Coal Beef as one of the of over $10 million for the year, of 26 percent better than it did the was purchased from an NMU-con- president of the US Lines, review­ grounds for proceeding against year before. j - tracted company. ed the' record of the SS United Curran. The MM&P is submitting The group idea is making further headway in. life insurance too. ACS, formed.by the-United Mine States. He said: .'Since her first in evidence application forms Now insurance companies are offering such money-saving coverage to Workers and a group of railroads, voyage, the sliip has carried 382,- handed out by the NMU to licensed employers or union locals enrolling as few as ten members. Such small entered the maritime field when 552 passengers. and has not been officers. In addition, the "NMU life-insurance groups are now permitted in most states., A few still coal prices and rates were high in tied up one' single day by labor Pilot" of June 19- made no bones insist there must be at least 25 in the groyp. Europe, with the idea of promoting trouble, 1 want to give credit . . . about the NMU's Intention to reUntil group auto insurance, reaches your own area, how can you coal exports. The coippany bought particularly to Mr. Curran, presi­ cnUt licensed officers into its ranks ; protect yourself-against the booming cost of such protection?; As this one ship, the Coal Miner, and char­ dent of the NMU, who realizes the and its efforts to round up, scabs l department has previously reported, you can seek out the "preferred- tered six more from the Govern­ Importance of keeping the big Ship to break the engineers' strike then ^ risk" companies who give low rates to drivers with good safety;records. ment's reserve fleets. However the "on schedule ... .^" in'progress. • | It you use an agent, you can ask him to place your insurahce with bottom fell out of coal rates and r Events then followed ip .rapid-* The two officers' unions are de-- ' ' one of the rate-deviating companies that charge 10 to 30 percent belovy tbe company was forced to turn firfe order. Daggett promptly ^yired hikndihg- that; the AFL-CIO cen-.. ; V " ' standard rates. Agents often can get you some saving if you insist on the six chartered vessels back to Meany in-Wasiiington- filing charg^is 5ure Curran, order, him to stop his • ' It, Finally,..you, can .concentrate your coverage on.liability insurance, the Governmeni. declaring that the NMU's action raid and remove him/from, and eiinilriate. collision coverage on yoim .own, car. Idany wage-eairners Tile Coal Minier, with her crew ''ban only serve to give sudport to AFL-ClOi Ethical' jPradlces - Cotoi ^ t i ^ idon't cany, enough UabUitjr ihsurahce in'these days of high adcideh't oiilSlU aiid i^ii bldtimers aboatd, tbe shipiilng cblmpanies , > . Tf they ; mittee^^d >8Vib-':AiFE-Cl6 is still 'can^g grhin cargoes. ' eildeaVor to^scab the yeisseis,.,Gur-: NMD Raids Mates Too; Two Unions File Charges Xoal' Ship Operates On Oil Charter it. m �Inly 4M95S SEAFARERS IOC •- Paf« 1^ SlU Globe-Girdler: S S STEEL FLYER Home from another 'round-the-world voyage, the Steel Flyer landed in New York last week for a rou­ tine payoff in clean SIU style. Some of her crew are pictured here as the trip formally came to an end, cargo was landed, and work went ahead for the up­ coming voyage. How was the trip? Since most of the crew signed on for another four-month roundtripper, it must have been a pretty good one. 'H All dear, Seafarer Leonard Turi watches as US shipping commissioner readies CG discharge. .V • t- :-k-- '• ''••'41 ,'• i# •^ '•"f i-.} • '"3 'M ml 'Sn 1 n J ''tSSfSSsjsSi^tesW wWrilMMlfiriiiriii iRtftffl m HBH . : IliiSisiiii W8ii:SSiM#isS Chief alacfriclqa l^epry Maginness (UM spins . toll-jene :fof^SiU;^Assls(flnt.SecrftdiY^easprer^,._^ ;.Ed'Me«ney before'the payofLj;^' Ihlp's delegate K Btppinheqd Mie|^air>0 report wlthi SIU. f^b:i. Siofarer!^ Anti-pilferage gadget to thwart notives over­ seas from making off with gear is displayed by 3rd cook /^ngel Maldonado. Natives shoved pole with hook en end Into opei^ portholes, stealipg wev^* and passengers' deithes end « camjera;. inr-' 5*-' •< ;3?-. �!-• i:^ fe.. K BME Philly Tugmen Get 6% Raise Seafarer And Friend In Iran PHILADELPHIA—A six percent tvage increase and "other gains have been negotiated for the mem­ bers of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers employed by S. C. Loveland, Inc., a Philadelphia tug op­ erator. The new one-year contract, which is retroactive to May 1, also provides for en additional paid holiday, increased employer con­ tributions to the BME welfare and pension funds and an increase from .$100 to $200 to cover the loss of effects owned by the engineers. : The company also agreed to accept any increase te pension con­ tributions negotiated by the union and the Philadelphia Tugboat Own­ ers Association, which represents the tug operators , in Philadeiphia Seafarer George E. Renale and-Iranian boy pose in Abadan on harbor. grounds of United Seamen's Service club, ^nole was aboard Meanvv^hile, elections for BME the Steel Maker at the time. officials and for the jobs of busir ness manager in the various ports wiii start October 1. Nominations for the office of president-business manager, treasurer, two vice-presi­ dent-business managers and three union trustees must be submitted to the credentials committee at VANCOUVER—It took a year of plugging and a lot of BME headquarters in New York hard traveling before an agreement was reached covering before August 12. seamen employed by the Northern. Transportation Company, Qualifications for office are an according to the "Canadian engineer's license Issued by the Sailor," official organ of the to prove to the company they Coast Guard, three years actual seatime on a license aboard Amer­ SIU Canadian District. How­ meant business. The first trip was early in May ican-flag ships, continuous good ever, the time and effort were when the union negotiating com­ well spent. All of the men in­ standing in the BME for at least two years before the date of nomi­ volved received wage boosts, in mittee, finding that contract talks nations, and not less than 120 days some cases as high as 250 percent had reached a stalemate over seatime as a ship's engineer or above their old scale, as well as wages, sent a representative to Fort McMurray, Fort Smith and night relief engineer aboard BME- other benefits. Union officials had to* make two contracted ships during the 12 months proceeding nominations, long trips into the virtually track­ less Northwest Territory in or^er which begin Juiy 8. I ^ I'li'v." Canadian 511/ Team Treks Over Tundra For Pact i ;• V C: S*'"' , v'' • |Rr'.,-'- •%•:' • . ER--V Sfel:":-!-- •' yyy- - • . • ^'X- • • • v';. R R KNOWINfi YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIU contract and mil deal- with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which they would lihe to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Article II, Section 60. Vessels in Idle Status. When a vessel is In­ active in a US port for any reason for a period of ten days or less, the unlicensed personnel shall be kept on board at the monthly rate of pay. •However, when it is expected that said vessel will be idle for a period In excess of ten days, the unlicensed personnel may be reduced on day Hay River, NWT, to take u strike ife" • •' of arrival. Should the vessel resume service within ten days, the vessel's ballot among the seamen there. li^': /"•'.; unlicensed personnel who are entitled to return shall receive wages and Armed with a solidly-backed strike vote, the committee again subsistence for the period for which they were laid off. * W'[ • sat down to talk, but found that • • "t R t the company refused to reach - Question: If a crew is called back , within five days from date of agreement. A strike deadline was layoff, under the ten-day clause are the men who do not return to the then set and union represendtives R.i- •' again trekked north to make prepa­ ship entitled to five day's wages and allowances? ' rations for the beef, However, the 3. - ie, , ie ^ company changed its position a §?- Recently, an SIU contracted vessel was laid up in Philadelphia for few hours before the deadline and lack.pf cargo'T The crew was laid off indefinitely but was called back' signed a netv contract. Under the agreement, a new within five days since the ship had secured'a charter during the layoff wage scale, more in comformity period. Under Section 60, the men who returned to the ship were with the territory's high cost of entitled to and received, wages and subsistence for the five-day layoff. living, was set up. Deckhands wdll A beef arose, however, when the company refused to pay the same receive a 250 percent boost in benefit to. men who were entitled to return to the ship but didn't do wages, jumping from $150 a month a 12-hour day, with no over­ mS^ERR:R' --V sp. When the problem was brought to the attention of the contract for time, to $300 a^month for gn nlSht-clarifications committee. Union representatives pointed out that the bour day and overtime for work • inen St^hb didnt iretum to the ship couldp't because they hadn't been performed after those hours. giVeh ampre notice of the ship's sailing. The company representatives accepted the Union's contention and the men were subsequently paid. It was also agreed that men who Were hot entitled to return to the cl!ip^-ln thi« cas2i a passenger utility and "reefer" engineer—=wouid ^ hot rebefve ^e benefits the incn,^>^(b wer^ entitled to retunii received. ' '; '''-'R ^ ' . f: ' ^3-;;%|gRRgR;S !-• i;"- • • 1:^: STIIL ARTISAN (Itthmlan), May 11 wlU be needed for basebaU team— nes whl be played with other Robin —Chairman, B. Kyla; Sacratary, C. Al­ game ne vessels on African coast. lison. Ona man lonsd. Flna coopara- Line tlon among, craw. Ship's fund SIT. COUNCIL OROVI (Cities garvtca), Raport aeceptad. Motion that faculties ha mada avaUabla for wiring money —May IS—Chairman, J. Simmons; See. ratary, B. Callahan. MembetshilT ad­ via RCA for emergencies. Status of member In official log book to be vised anyone going ashore on hospital taken up with patrolman. Steward re­ slip should bring back slip from USPH ports shortage of noma nacesslUes due or doctor designated' by captain. Dele­ to company's negUgenee. Crew winhea gate advised anyone missing watch to sign coastwise articles for coastwise wUl be fired unless previous noUce given. Report accepted, tjew delegate voyage. elected. Keep bathrooms clean. ARMONK (New England Ind.), June 1—Chairman, C. Carson; Secretary, D.' RAPHAEL SEMMES (Pan-Atlantic), Williams. Several members fouled up. Juns 1—Chairman, B. Varn; Sacratary, Report on food. maU. painting, no C. Kerrigan. One man missed ship. LOGS. Delegate to see patrolman Repair list. to be submitted. Ship's about fireman. Soma disputed ot. Vote • fund $22.S0. Games nurchased. Some of thanks to steward dept. and dele­ disputed ot about' shifting meal hour. gate for fine job. Bathrooms to be Nl.ght cook and baker missed ship in stencUad "for craw only." Passage- Port Newark. FIdley doors on shelter deck to be repaired and kept closed.' Heat In mld-shlp section 110 degrees, suction fans aft end of port and atb. Passageways not worhlng. ORION COMET (Orion), May 4— Chairman, M. Stuptn; Seerstsry, B. Stark. One man missad ship: one roan hospitalized; one man paid ofT. Hepair lists to be turned In. Need awn­ ings, Ice machine, fiPers for blowers. Ship's fund S4.62. Few hours disputed ot. One man Iceo't In Guam. Re­ ports accepted. Men urged to be quiet while others are asleep. Members urged to keep gear locked as some Items are missing. ways to bo sougeed. Ship stores re­ ported missing. J. R. KULUKUNDIB (Oco*an Trans.), Juno 1—Chairman, J. WolanskI; toerotary, P. Johnbash. Painting tncomplots. Some disputed ot. PUeo suffi­ cient atoree aboard next trip. Washing machine to be' repaired. Order new refrigerator. Veto of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for exceUent chow and .work well done. MAIDBN CRBBK (Waterman), April <—Chairman, W. Brown; Sacratary, J. Thomas. Heater purchased. SMp'a fimd 80e. Now delegate elected. Each member to donate tl toward - ahlp'a fund. Keep messhall. pantry and laundry clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. May 25—Chairman, R. Moyvantsson; Secretary, J. Thomas. Sliip'a fund S12.S0. Delegate to attend to ship's matters. Need more cigarettes. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MONARCH OP~THB SBAS (Waterman). May 35—Chairman, P. Bates; Secretary, L. Moora. One man fired in SJ. Safety committee formed. Slilp's fund $37.48. Some disputed ot. Crew requested to watch their drinking— one ^man fired each trip. OCEAN EVELYN (Marltimo Over­ seas), June 1—Chairman, J. O'Rourka; Secretary, W. Davles. Repairs com­ pleted. New delegate and treasurer elected. Ship's fund 912.SO. Keport ac­ cepted. No more collections for ship's fund. Vote of thanks to galley force. Scuppers to be opened. In galley. -JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), April 15—Chairman, C. Johnston; Sec­ retary, A. Thorna. Dump garbage back aft; do not place large boxes in re­ ceptacles. Ship's fund $17.50. Delegate to act as treasurer. New delegate elected. Sailed short one wiper who was taken off with broken arm before sailing. Need more complete slop chest. Return cups and dishes to pan­ try. Use one washing machine for white clothes and one for work gear. Vote of thailks to steward dept. for fine job.' Mate requires $1 deposit for foom keys: to see patrolman about same. May 10—Chairman, C. Johnston; Sec­ retary, A. Thorns. Safety meeting held: several suggestions made to Im­ prove safe working conditions on ship. Motion to lower requirements for loans from Welfare fund to be Just 30-day shipping card. Vote of thanks .to steward dept. for good menus. June 1—Chairman, C. Crabtree; Secretary, A. Thome. Repair lists to bo submitted—few minor repairs to be made before arrival. Some disputed ot. Motion to limit time of continu­ ous service on one ship to one year.. Vote of thanks to delegate and stew­ ard ^dept. for fine job. JOSEFINA (Liberty Havd, May IDChairman, J. Kendrlck; Sacratary, J. Lundy. New delegate elected. Report accepted. To start ship'a fund. Keep all doors locked while in port—keep natives out of passageways. Return cups to pantry. Deck and eng. depta. to keep laundry clean and steward dept. to keep recreation and library rooma clean. SANTCRE (Marven), June 3—Chair­ man, i. McNab; Secretary, J. Warner. When leaving ship due to seniority rule, separation aUp may be filled out. Ship'a fund 832. Report accepted. Refrigerators ^nd PO mesa need re­ pairs. Galley range ovens to be re­ paired. Baker and 3rd cook to observe working hours. To be clarified by boarding patrolman. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), May 17—-Chairman, W. Kohuf; Sacratary, S. Johnson. New washing machine pur-chascd. Repairs to ba made. Forecastiea to ba painted, One NMU man re­ placed in Phlla. New delegate and re­ porter elected. Ship's fund tl7.20.' Soma disputed ot. Report accepted. Water justy—to be reported to patrol­ man, iBuks nud cleaning. Vote of thuike to delegate for jgl^ well done- Take eare of wgSblng machine. Flayere ORION STAR (Orlcn), May 3S — Chairman, B. Wharton; Seeratary, A. Morales. Deck dept. short three men. paid oif Yokohama bv mutual con­ sent, One man missed ship. Ship'a fund S10.36. Some disputed ot. Copy of menus for 90-day period sent to Union for appraisal. Motion to ap­ point food committee to check all stores for quality prior to loading at dockside. Menus not up to par. Poor preparation of food. One man hospl'tallzed. Oiler promoted to utility. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), Msy 35—Chairmen, R. King; Secretary, T. Buckley. One men hospitalized due to shipboard accident. One man missed vessel duit to Incorrect posting time. One man signed off In India due to hemla—repatriated back to States. ShIR'a fund $40. Few hours' disputed ot. One replacement signed on. Delegate to lee engineer re: re­ pairs such as stopped up drains, more pressure on sanitary Una. repair lock engine room door. Put steward dept. shower and bathrooms In working or­ der. Remove cots from main deck and batches yhen not In use. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), May 11 —Chairman, E. Noeney; Secretary, A. Notturno. New delegate elected. Ship'a fund 526.90. Coffee to be made In perculators. Coojles to be kept out of passageways. Proper attire to be worn In messhalla and pantry. Use toaster and Washing machine properly. ALAMAR (Calmar), May 35—Chair­ man, E. Hogge; Secretary, J. McPaul. All repairs to be made before arrlvaL No beefs. Full draw will be given out before arrival In NY. Ship'a fund $26.04. Vote of thanks to radio oper­ ator for news and snorts report with notices of latest bulletins. - BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Servtea), April 27—Chairman, B. Wagner; Secretary, E. Hamaty. New delegate elected. Discussinn on painting rooms; engine room blowers too hot, no ven­ tilation. May 25—Chairman, D. Knight; Sec­ retary, O.- Phillips. New delegate elected. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Msy 15—Chairman, A. Fetchko; Secretary, W. Thompson. Ship's fund 817. New delegate and treasurer elected. Rec­ ord player fixed. Vote of thanks to crew for keeping messroom In good condition. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), May 34 —Chairman, K. Roberts; Secretary, E. BIss. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Ship'a fund to be started— men to contribute 50c first draw. New delegate and treasure elected. Sug­ gestion to get chocolate milk oit west coast. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), April 37—Chairman, J. Morris; Secretary, J. Lon9. Frlotlon In steward dept. Beef on menus and variety of food. To find out about transportation from"' Voted to sisn on coastwise ar« . tides before payoff on foreign articles. No disputed ot. Beef On steward put­ ting out meat daUy; lack of coopera­ tion with dept. To be referred to patrolman. Request variety of night , lunches. Keep messhall chairs clean and paint same. Beef on cook, refus-' Ing ot when sick and steward work­ ing that ot. Steward's remarks about crew to be reported to patrolman. Juna 7—Chairman, A. Habart; Sao-: S"**,.';'"' delegate missed ship In Bait. New delegate elected. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thanks to deward dept. for good service, cooking and menus, etc. Collection for owers for member's deceased* mother. EDITH (Bull), May 38—Chairman; O.' lists to be submitted. Need porthole screens, bed springs, keys for foc'sles. ' Shower head needs repairing. New delegate elected, ^k patrolman why captain would not authorize taking, ®''oard in Mexico after IB^lay, SUZANNB (Bull), Juna ID—Chair­ man, R. Harper; Seeratary, J. Benilla,' mall box,, Need new chairs for measriem Slop rinfc '' �July 4, 1958 SEAFARERS Direct Hit' LOG P«c« Elerca M'time Hiring Law Action Seen In '59 WASHINGTON—Assurances of some kind of action next year on long-pending proposals to give legal status to mari­ time hiring halls have been given by Senator Warren Magnuson (Dem.-Wash.), chair- • man of the Senate Interstate ready Include one which would and Foreign Commerce Com­ give specific legal sanction to hir­ mittee. Senator Magnuson has had ing halls in the building trades. a bill in the hopper for some time This has been passed by tho which would specify that maritime Senate but is awaiting action in hiring halls are a fully-legal and the House of Representatives. acceptable mode of hiring, but the On the House side. Rep. Thomas measure had never advanced to the Felly (Rep.-Wash.) has introduced hearing stage. a measure, HR 8422, which would Magnuson said that Senator John also spell out the legality of imion Kennedy (Dem.-Mass.) who is a hiring halls, both in the construc­ co-sponsor of the Kennedy-Ives tion and maritime industries. amendments to the Taft-Hartley In discussing the maritime hir­ law, had jpromised that the Senate ing hall on the floor of the Senate, Labor Committee would hold hear­ Magnuson pointed W that the ings on the subject when it con­ late Senator Taft agreed that he siders further Taft-Hartley amend­ would accept a hiring hali amend­ ments next year. ment in the Taft-Hartley Act for The Kennedy-Ives proposals al­ the maritime industry. QUESTION! Do you find much difference In both the price and quality of goods purchased overseas as compared to the US? Mike Manning, eleetrlctan: James Gouldman, electrician! There's ho comparison; American For items in the same price range stuff is much bet­ the European are ter in general. usually better. There's nothing American cloth­ like a German ing is much be^ camera, but ter though, be­ wouldn't give you cause of the cut a nickel for a Eu­ and materials. ropean car. You But when it can't beat an comes to preci­ American fishing sion things you pole, either. can't beat the Germans; their cameras, for ex4 4 4 Fred D. Benton, steward: I've ample. lit mosf^ of the foreign ports and foreign goods can't compare at all with our own. bought some Tshirts and china in Singapore which were real good, but darned expensive. The SIU's historic 4-1 election victory on the SS Florida Is certain to have impact on maritime for a long time to come. First, it puts American operators of runaway-flag ships on no­ tice that their long immunity from unions is at an end. It also demonstrates the fertile field for organizing among sea­ men on the runaways and represents a complete turnabout In US policy, with t;he National Labor Relations Board acknowl­ edging that it has jurisdiction over such vessels. Stalemated up until now in efforts to raise wages, working MASSENA, NY—The St. Law­ conditions and safety rules on the runaways, US maritime rence Seaway was brought one unions now have a weapon for a full-scale campaign. Miracles more step closer to completion will not be accomplished overnight, however. The complex this week, with the creation of a financial deals that have created an American-owned rim- Fred L.^444 Travis, electrician: It all new lake to be known as Lake St. away fleet comprising nine million tons of shipping stiU have depends on what you're buying. If you know the l.awrence. The new lake created to be untangled. rates of exchange by 80 tons of explosives, covers Meanwhile, the hand of such world organizations as the and your way an area of 100 square miles be­ International Transportworkers Federation and the Inter­ around you're tween Massena, NY and Cornwall, national Labor Organization in seeking to raise standards on okay. Otherwise, the runaways will be strengthened. The vast runaway fleet there's a good Canada. chance you'll get The lake will have two functions. likewise presents a real target for cooperative effort not only hooked, especially First, it will provide water power among American sea unions, but maritime unions all over the if you settle for to spin generators in a new pdwer world. The SIU and its affiliates, which got in the fight right the first price house; and, second, in combina­ at the start under the leadership of Harry Lundeberg, expect quoted. tion with the new Wiley-Dondero to be in the forefront of this continuing battle. .4 4 4 ship channel, it will permit ocean-'' if, 4> . 48ven Regher, steward! American going vessels to sail smoothly goods are better in the long run through the former International but there are Bapids section of the St. Lawrence One Washington development that hasn't made too many some foreign Biver, opening up midwestern ports to deep-sea traffic. headlines is the latest Administration crusade via the Inter­ things which are superior. For ex­ The ship channel, built entirely nal Revehue Service. The big move by the Revenue agents ample, I bought in US territory, will enable ships is not against the fast-money operators thriving on tax loop­ a suit in Trinidad to bypass the power plant. Two holes. That's not the game at all. Instead, in the midst of of real Scotch falocks, ready now for full 27-fopt a recession, IRS is attaching the unemployment checks of irio for a song. clearance, will raise and lower ordinary citizens for back taxes of as little as $12.50 in some Japanese china is vessels from the upper to the lower the best if you level of the river, passing a ship cases. know where to go Everybody knows that two things—death and taxes—are through in 40 minutes. get it. The Seaway, of which the Wiley- inevitable. But it's a toss-up sometimes which of the two is 4 4 4 {Donderp channel is apart, is a more merciful. Doug Haseett, FWTi German mu­ 4 4 4 Joint enterprise of the US Seaway sical instruments can't be beat both Development Corporation and the for price and Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway quality. I brought Authority. back a guitar that Texans don't like it (Alaska's twice as big), the flag-makers would cost over The flooding of the new lake Is love it and Alaskans themselves are dancing in the streets three times what another important achievement in now that Alaska is practically the 49th state. Whether Ha­ I paid for it there. the projected program of bringing waii is next is still at issue. In Japan I bought ^ull-sized ocean-going ships into For maritime, Alaska's admission to the Union assure,? ex­ some silk mate­ the Lakes next summer. The panded trade, more ships and jobs and, for many SIU affili­ rial that I don't cheaper electrical power created think can be got­ by the.,devplppinent is expected to ates, greater benefits and fuller protection under Federal and; ten here unless boost industry in the area and the soon-to-come state statues. Seafarers join with their brgthers it was on special order. "demand for ships. in the Far North to cheer the good aewsi*»^^r Blast Fills New Lake On Seaway A New ^Crnsade' Welcome! Suniiy Seattle Boasting Good Shipping Too SEATTLE — Conditions in the port could be considered ideaL Shipping has been fair, but it pro­ mises to pick up a good deal in the next period, and for the men on the beach, the weather has re­ mained "warm and sunny" with the temperature staying around the high SO's, just like Miami in the wintertime. Although there were no payoffs during the past period, Port Agent Jeff Gillette said two, so far, are scheduled for the coming period. There were 21 men shipped to permanent berths during the past period, leaving only 46 Class A and B men on the beach. The Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans­ portation) was the only vessel sign­ ing on in the last couple of weeks. In transit were the John B, Water­ man, Fairport (Waterman), the Losmar, Calmar (Calmar) and the Ocean Ulla. Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions aU Seafarers leavlhg their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice Be­ fore pajing off may cause a de­ layed isiling, force the ship to sail short of the maqning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates. ••m �f::: SEAFARERS fats Twdv* i;-.- • Lifeboat launched In Arabian tea by SlU-manned Steel A'sfe prepares for mercy trip to distressed German steamer Crostafels with load of C02 bottles for fighting chemical fire in hold. Successful mission earned Steel Age warm tribute plus a case of cold' beer from the appreciative German crew; Photo sent In by "Scotty" Findlay. K.j' ''!• [if-"' ''*" 'Round-The-World Log Of The Ships At Sea On Ocean Joyce (right), steword "Whifey" Johnson (left) and fhip's delegate Clyde J. Smith are pictured in animated converfation on the way to Formosa. Below, in Yokohama, Jean Iverson* ^nd a Japanese mist fry tome acrobatics between drinks in a local ginmilL Iverson was AB on the Jean Lofitte. Photo by Sam Joseph. l-v • LOG-A-RHYTHMt Faithful Sea i'i '• 'i-S"'. • • fr;' •''-•Iv.'-v'"- "' - Vi f r PiiSi •'imi .By EOT FLEISCHES. I have just had a talk vAth the sea And my loneliness has gone. For the sea kissed my feet And whispered: "You can always make love with tnc." "Jf the land doen't want you. Don't weep, For I will always be/ When you can't stand the horrors Of loneliness. You can altoays come to me." jnlr 4, 1»5I LOG Mourns Loss Of Ben Rees To the Editor! 1 Just received the June (Kh copy of the SEAFARERS LOCI end read with regret of the death of Ben Rees, ex-Norfolk port agent, oh June 2, 1958, at Norfolk. Va. X % % I was a Deputy Shipping Commissioner in Norfolk prior Expresses Thanks to being transferred to Jacksonviile. Fla., as US Shipping Com­ For Condolences missioner, and held Mr. Rees in To tiie Editor: . I would greatly appreciate high esteem. I had been on your printing in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG our thanks to all the members and branches of thi SIU for their kind expressions of sympathy upon the death of my husband on June 2 in Nor­ folk. The family of Ben P. Rees Sr. acknowledges with deep appre­ ciation their kind expressions of All letters to the editor for condoience. Our sincere thanks publication in the SEAFAR­ to all for their sjunpathy. ERS LOO must be' signed Mrs. Lena Rees •! by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. i 4. t ! letters To The Editor ships in Norfolk with Ben and observed that he was more than just a representative of the SIU. He talked and treated aU of the men like a "father." The Seafarers International Union has lost a valuable asset in Ben Rees and I am sure that his memory will live a long-time in the hearts of thousands of seamen far and wide. ^ J. R. Sherman US Shipping Commissioner Jacksonviiie, Fia. Blood Donors Draw Thanks To the Editor: I would like to thank my brother members who donated blood and inquired about my illness while I was in the hos­ pital in Mobile and later tranv ferred to New Orleans. Day_By Day I also think that a member should be entitled to $3 a day in benefits, day for day in the hos­ pital, instead of having to havo a full seven days, for instance. 4^ » » I was in the hospital for 47 days and was paid for 42. Those Offers Thanks extra three bucks come in To Goodfellow mighty handy for a man being To the Editor:. overhauled and in drydock that I would at this time like to long. thank the members of the SIU Of course, I still think our and also the crew of the SS SIU system is the best over all Robin Goodfellow for the the other union plans, especial­ thoughtful cablegram when my ly for the men in the hospitals late husband, Charles J. Hart- for a long time. man. passed away in Capetown. Morris J. Danzey, Jr. I am e.specially grateful to (Ed. note-. The SIU $21 Toby Flynn for his kind advice weekly hospital benefit is based and help in dil-edting me to the on seven-day periods. If a man various SIU welfare benefits. It meets the eligibility, he. must certainly is a blessing and help be confined in the hospital for that the SIU has such a won­ seven, days to qualify for the derful plan in time of need. first week's benefits. 14 days Thanks also to your secre­ for the second week's benefit, tary-treasurer for his very kind and so on.) letter. I and vejy grateful for eveiything. May G(^ bless you t t ir all and your Union. Oldtlmer Asks Mrs. Dorothy A. Rartmaa » % Welfare Service Is Appreciated " 'Round |he werld en a mattress" Is ship's reporter D. R. Park* man's caption for the photo (top) of Carl Pierce taking his leisure on the Do Soto. Among others who made global circuit (I to r) wwe Samuel Pappas, DM| Albert Richards, AR} Gordon Long, wiperi John Logan, ORt John S. Holley, Jr., DM, and James C. Flippe, AB, ^ blood for my husband. Unfor­ tunately, I was so confused ai the time I forgot to get their names or addresses from the hospitaL Please continue sending me the LOG as I have always eiaJoyed reading it ^ \ Mrs. John Linn To the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to the SIU Welfare Department for the benefits paid me due to the death of my husband, John Linn. Many thanks also to the SIU officials for their assistance, and to the crewmembers of the Del Norte for their check, cards and letters. I. would also like to thank the men who donated For Payoff, Too To the EditoR This is in reply to the letter "Dave Is Ready For The Payoff" in the LOG on June 6. Dave oweg me ten dollars. 1 thank him for the notice in the LOG, but I don't want that chicken teed. How about the brothers who owe the oldtimers who can't sail anymore? Some of . them owe me $50 and up. . Just to clear things up for Dave, it -was on the Andrew Jackson at Baltimore in 1951. Jimmy Hamilton �jBly 4. 195S ANTINOUt (Waf«rm«n), Jun* 1— Chalrmaik R. Haldari tacrataiy, J. Walkar. Two man left ahlp in Japan dua to Ulneaa. mlaaad ahlp In Kobe, returned In Yokohama. Monej tlven to alck brother. Rome dlaputed ot. Reporta accepted. Oeledate to gat order from topsida on launch aarvica paasea and all ahlp'a buiinetf. Waah down back more often. Mam> bare to donate tl toward ahlp'a fund. Vote of thanka to radio operator for ahlp'a nawa. tlASTAR (Triton). June 1—Chalnp man. J. inderfl faeretary. W. Scatt. Inauiflclent American money aboard; had to accept Paklatan currency with bid loaa. Poor mall aarvlce and atop cheat. Picked up DM In Karachi. Few houra disputed ot. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for Job well done: also to engine dept. Have padeyea painted white. Check slop cheat and repair list. Check with patrolman on deck dept. duties when topping booms. NORTHWeSTRRN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers). Juhe 1—Chairman. D. Nunn; iecretary. G. Champlln. Replara made. Need new refrigerator; new washing machine. Ship's fund S1.87. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for excellent food. Discusdon re: wearing shirts at coffee time. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service). May 1—Chairman. A. Jonas; Secretary. J. Lefco. Some disputed ot to be settled at payoflf. Request air conditioning of ship. Vote of thanka to brother for cooperation on coal beef. DEL ALBA (Miss.). June 1—Chair­ man. V. Frederickson; Secretary. C. Bllzey. Few minor beefs to be squared away with patrolman. Discussion on late aalllnj from W. Africa. Ship's fund S29.3S. Few hours disputed ot. Coffee to be made In urn in NO only. Steward to requisition fresh vege­ tables In foreign ports. Man repatri­ ated to States given $10. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa). June 7— Chairman. P. Robertson; Secretary. R. Hall. Ship's fund Se.29. Need new washing machine. Ship needs exter­ mination. Ventilation system in galley to be cleaned and placed In better working order. R«uest more quiet during meal hours. Wote of thanks to steward dept. especially to chief cook and baker. Pantry and messhall to be left clean. FRANCES (Bull). June IS—Chair­ man. J. Principe; Secretary. P. Drowea. New delegate elected. WANG ARCHER (No. Atlantic). June 7—Chairman. J. K. Shaughnessy; Secretary. J. Sumpter. $10 blanket drawn In Cueta. Captain will en­ deavor to obtain more travelers checks. Some disputed ot. Request more chops, steaks, larger cakes ot soap. Vegetables cooked too much. Vote of thanks to baker for fine pas­ tries at coffee time. WACOSTA (Waterman). April 1$— Chairman. F. Parsons; Secretary. R. Elliott." Report accepted. New re­ porter and treacjrer elected. May 11—Chairman. R. Hodges; Seerotary. R. Elliott. One man missed ship, gear checked, packed, and turned over to patrolman. Few hours disputed ot. Night cook & baker missed ship in France.. Report ac­ cepted. Delegates to secure repair lists. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Steward complimented on his baking. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service). May $*—Chairman. L. Paradise; Sec­ retary., C. Bortz. Payroll to run thru Saturday. One man missed ahlp In LA, Ot not being equalized per Union policy—request clarlflcation. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers). June S-M:halrman. W. Harrtll; Secretary. A. Stevenson. Repairs made. -New stove to be Installed. Ship's fund $3S. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Discussion on repair list. Recreation hall to he kept clean. Need can opener. Request Standard brand coffee. Keep feet off messhall chairs. LUCILLB BLOOMFIELD (Bieomfleld), June $—Chairman. T. Schultz; Secretary. E. Max. All beefs squared away. Shortage of fresh fruits. Dis­ puted ot disposed of. Repair lists turned In. Two men logged—one lifted. Union to rep. to check proper amount of stores for 60 days' voyage. Slop chest to be checked for popular brands of cigarettes. Cooperation among crew urged by delegate. LONOVIBW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 17—Chairman. B. Taylor; Secretary. F. Cenforts. Fresh meats from States. Rach dept. to alternate cleaning laundry room. Discussion ret messman being slow serving watch, very noisy—should feed watch'first. June 14—Chairman. P. Bush; Bee* . rotary, T. Lowit, Compaints on food. SEAPA^ERS^ Cigars with weevils and oversized ^oes to be returned to slop chest. Soma disputed ot. Check with patrol­ man on draw altuation. Delayed sail­ ing. Contact Union about food and meniu. Accident of messman reported to chief mate. Brother prefers part pay-off. Dissatisfied with food. Shortvegetable®; foreign meata touch—bard to eook; baking good? od? Messroom should be sougee^ - -W —^^—^Mvamsaww WAEgg AUUU« 011011 '•®C**'-EY (Robin), March 1$-Xhslftnsn, J. Brscht; Secrstary, U.I*'' . delegate elected. Some diluted ot. Each member to contribute $1 to fund. Contact patrolpaid. Patrolman to atrolghten out dis5,"-*. ond time ele­ ment. ContribuUon for flowers to member's mother made. No maior repalra made. ft.-.f'.M"®.?*""'""''' Ship's fund $29. (>ne man mlaaed ship In Aidierf- M .U fo^'onnah. Refund delegate a $2 taxi fare for ahlp bualneaa. Need flrat aid list In *t.gin. room. Need new aalt tablcta. SoersJfT, W. Armstrong. Ship's fund %73. Twelve hours In dispute due to ne lauiich service In Walvla Bay. Shtp'a fund to be returned to crew. Repair lUt to be aubmltted. Condition of laundry bad. Members requested to keep ship shipshape. Veva 'Neva' Had It So Good, He Says They never had it so good is the word from the SS Neva West. "This is a good ship In many ways," according to Howard C. Hutcherson, 2nd electrician, who is making his first try as a ship's reporter. •* — "The officers are tops and steward. "He has a very good de­ is that Brother Hardcastle, AB, has the food is the best, so what partment, with such men as Hum- been ship's delegate for the past else does a seaman want?" ella Fluence, chief cook; "Red" four trips. Other deck gang -old- Hutcherson asks. "This goes dou­ ble when you're on the European run at the time," he notes. The ship makes La Havre, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bremen as its regu­ lar ports. With that Itinerary as a steady diet, it's easy to see what he means. Chowtime is also no occasion for concern on the Neva West, with Walter "Red" Gels on tap as chief Schnoor, haker; Charles Hall, galleyman and steward' department delegate, and last but not least, 3rd cook De Lee Chin. We're for­ tunate in havng such things as fresh and frozen strawberries, honey, chocolate syrup and other goodies too numerous to mention to take care of everybody's sweet-r tooth," Hutcherson adds. An item that speaks for itself SIATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatraln), June 19—Chilrman, J. Mathews; Sec­ retary, N. Remley. Disputed ot—to bo taken up with patrolman at pay off. Shlp'a fund $70.74. Delayed Bailing disputed. Notify patrolman of unsani­ tary condition of ventilating ayatem In mesiroom. Request alr-condltloning he Installed. To contact patrolman re: Improper posting of sailing board. Discussion on ship's fund In case ot layoff—fund to be turned over to master and receipt given to patrolman and delegate. Do not remove cover from ventilating system as loot col­ lect! in messroom. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (Bleomfleid), Juna i—Chairman, T. Schultz; Sacratary. B. Max. Beefs squared away. Shortage of fresh fruit. Com­ pany limited ordering required amount Jn foreign ports; will be taken up with patrolman. Smooth payoff expected. Beefs to be taken ap with ship's delegate who will handle same at payoff. Disputed ot was disposed of and repair lists submitted. Sufficient amount of food to be put aboard for 60-day voyage. Slop chest to l)e checked for popu'iar brands of cigarettes. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Juno 1 —Chairman, J. C. Swafford, Sacratary L. I. Floyd. One man missed the ship: one was' reprimanded for performing. New delegate elected. Ice box l>elng pilfered. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for good menus. DEL ORO (MItilitlppI), May 11— Chairman, G. Deigade; Sacrctary, Hsnry C. Ccrdes. Vote of thanka for Job well done on working of cargo. S31.9S on hand. One man logged. Discussion on hot water in port: food situation regarding storing of ship: too much pork. Messroom should be left In better shape. Cupi to be re­ turned to pantry. New reporter elected. ROSE KNOT (Suwannee), May 37— Disputed ot settled. Eliminated en­ gine dept. ot must be determined. Request patrolman make payoff in cash. Request clarification on ot for men not being able to get ashore. Sea watches not broken; at anchor in open roadstead. OREMAR (Marvsn), June 10—Chair­ man, D. Nagy; Secretary. C. Walba. Three men missed ship: mate has •gear. Some disputed ot. Fan to be fixed. Insufficient glasses in crew mess. FORTMAR (Calmar), June S—Chelrmsn, B. Rucker; Secrelery, R. Stehl. New delegate elected. One man missed ship—to be reported to dele­ gate. Robin Heed (Robin), June S—Chair­ man, A. Arnold; Secretary, W. Schell. New delegate elected. No tea bags Ip crew mess, only loose tea. Food not prepared correctly—no taste and very greasy. Something will be done if beef la mentioned. Need new chief cook. Food could ha improved by better preparation. Two plates to be made up; sardines and salmon in night lunch: SEAMAR (Calmar), June 1—Chair­ man, J. Staphens; Secretary, G. B»zee. Ship's fund $11. Soma disputed ot. Working on ateam guards. Fan to be put In laundry. Good crew— fine codlperation. SBATRAIN TEXAS (Seatraln), June 13—Chairman (none Hated); Secretary, (nana listed). Ship going Into yardcrew to be' laid off. Ship's fund tSJ.Sff. Few disputed ot. One man missed ship. Fund diirldod among crew. Vote of thanka to delegate. TV and iron to he locked up when in port. Keys .to he returned. Xepalr list to be made up. timers on hand are Bill Karitt, deck delegate; Harry Smith; Bill Thompson (The Georgia Cracker), and "Butter Bean" Clary, the bosun. Joe Caruso (not the singer) and "Drink-Up" Quinn are the day­ men. In the black gang are Ed Kracha as delegate, plus homesteaders Whitey Valentine and John Thompson. Valentine is the mod­ em-day Davey Crockett to th* shipmates. The happy state of affairs calls for an honorable mention for the company purchasing agent who has been providing fine stores each voyage and cooperating fully with the steward and his department. If all continues to go so well, Hutcherson adds, he expects to bs .aboard quite a few trips more. The current voyage in his second one aboard. LOC-A-RHYTHM: Dawn At Sea DBL ORG (Mist.), April 20—Chair­ man, J. Thrathsr; Sacratary, H. Gardar. Report from hall re: working of. cargo in F. DeNorhana. Men fired for performing around coast. Ship's fund t.71.68. New delegate elected. Discussion on unloading of cargo. Books purchased by crew not to he carried topside. • ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Juno $— Chairman, J. Soavor; Sacratary, M. Phsips. AU departments running smoothly. Captain requests all crew members to refrain from using bar. Ship's treasury $130.90. IncludlngL monies from rafflei. S2M.10. Five houra ot disputed. 'V Tage Ttairtcot LOG By M. DWYER. Reluctant shadows refuse to go As dawn breaks o'er the sea; Misty vapors dance and twirl. And waves roll constantly. Gathered for routine ship's meeting (I to r), Whitey Valentine, Her­ man Filler, Walter Geis, Joe Caruso and Bill Koritt discuss pro­ gress of current voyage. No major beefs or# reported. Canadian bistrict SiU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltlmora St. fori Sheppard. Agent EAatezn 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Jamei Shsehaa, Agent Richmond 3-0140 HOUSTON 4203 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089; 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HBmlock 6-9744 MOBILE.... 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 3-1794 MORGAN CITY 913 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 3196 NEW ORLEANS ....S33 BlenviUe St LlndMy WUliamg. Agent Tulane 8636 NEW YORK 676 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYadnth 94600 NORFOLK..: 127-129 Bank St. J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 24834 PHILAOELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CardoUo. Agent Market 7-1639 PUERTA da TIERIU PK 101 Pelayo Sal Colla. Agent Phone 3-9996 SAN FRANCISCO ..490 Harriaon St Marty Brelthoff. Agent Douglaa 8-9476 SAVANNAH.. S Ahercom St E. B. McAuley, Agent Adama 3-1728 SEATTLE 3909 l«t Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent Main 34334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phona 8-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 909 Marina Ave. Read Humphiiea. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....079 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. Deck W. HaU. Joint , ^ C. lUmmonf. Eng. It. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint BAUFAX. NX 12.^ HoUl. StPhone 3-8911 634 St James St. West PLatcau 8161 FORT WILLIAM.. 408 Simpson St. Untulo Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St Ontario , Phone: 9591 TORONTO. OntaHo 372 King St. £. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617M Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. PaciGc 3468 SYDNEY. NS S04 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Ooabaa 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 13 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC.; .....44 Sault-an-Hatelot Que^ Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOm m Prince WUUam St. NB OX 34431 Stars unto the clouds return. Their glimmering lights Jade out; The sun comes up with a radiant glow. And seagulls fly about. Night's dark mantle slips away. It has brought on blessed sleep. And covered the sea, leaving only slits Through which the stars can peep. • 'Vf MONTREAL The first dawn breeze now stirs tht sea. And wanders on its way. O'er the crest of foamy waves As daylight comes to stay. It's strange to see how dawn can come. And break so vibrantly While many hearts, left on the shore. Break so silently. Sentry Men Off Duty SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 6-8777 PORTLAND '"ciMMe RICHMOND. Calif....610 Mjj^onald.Aye. con Sm)925 SAN FRANCISCO SEA'i'X'UB.• •...............8909 Irt Aye. Main 0290 WILMINOTON '^'•*01 Hgrln* Aya. Terminal 44131 NEW Y0BK......n5 4th^a^groo^ Great Lakes District ALPENA laiB N. td Ave. II 713-J BUFTALO. piJS.'fiiS'al i.i . * Boasting a "fins bunch of msn « . . all ffns sailors,** bosun Fou Machsl (seotsd, left) sits one out with some of them Dn the Coasto Scntryt^ Fictured iseoted, I to r], Mochel, Luke Lukowski, DM; Pqu Fester, OS; standing, Danny Young, A6;"Jack Ten Eyck, OS, cm ABs Robert Wolff, Robert Schiller and Andy Stmkanth. The gan| Is eb^ evenly split between East and West Coast regulars. A �.1' • SEAFARERS Fafe ToitrteeH SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK ilit'V" #: •irJ- i'' • •Is-: • LOG SIU Scholarship Plan Applauded One reminder that's always in order when a Seafarer gets itck or injured is the responsibility of his shipmates to let the iTnion know the full details as quickly as possible. In that way, the brother can be assured the best possible, care not only in the States but overseas as well. His family can also be spared considerable anguish by this procedure. A case in point concerns a shipboard accident on the Natalie, on which Victor ShUapin hurt his back. Notified by the ship's delegate that Shliapin had been hospitalized in Karachi, the Union kept tabs on his case to find out when, how and to where he would be repatriated so that he would be spared any imnecessary delay on arrival. As a result, a Union representative was on hand when this brother's plane landed in New York, and he was rushed to the Staten Island hospital as an emergency case. Attention to such details often makes a big difference in a man's recovery. Other recent arrivals at the Staten Island drydock are Marcel Mitchell, ex-Plymouth Victory, who's Hoepfner coming around after a bad stroke; Lucius Dewitt, ex-Cabins, who is recuperating from iliness, and .Walter Hoepfner, ex-Valley Forge. Hoepfner went in to be treated for a doubie hernia that was discovered when he came in for a routine check-up at the SIU medical center. Off the Afoundria, Arthiur Fricks checked in at the Savannah PHS hospital last week for treatment of hemorrhoids and is apparently do­ ing okay now that they've been removed. Elmer G. Brewer, who's been in drydock down there since January, is also making headway. In Norfolk, Purvis S. Parker, off the Mae, expects to be out any day now after having a troubiesome growth removed. "Condition improv­ ing" is also the word on Elijah C. Piatt, who entered the hospital for treatment of a back injury received on the Steel Director, As always, these and all brothers in the hospitals welcome personal visits and mail from their friends and shipmates. The foUowlns Is the latest avallabls list of SIU men in the hospitals: Edward G. Knapp Jack Peralta VSPHS HOSPXTAL Antoine Landry FT. WORTH. TEXAS Jonest P. Ponson Edward Lane James H. Shearer I. R. Alsobrook John C. Palmer Leo Lang Wm. H. Simmons Lawrence Anderson Harold J. Pancost Robert Ingram August J. Panepinto David McCoUum John J. Smith Peter Spencer H. Ledwell Jr. Paul W. Seldenberg Manuel Marines W. A. G. MarjenhoffT. H. Stevens Woodrow Meyers George Peteusky USPHS HOSPITAL Alexander Martin Joseph W. Stocker MEMPHIS. TENN. Joseph F. Mendoza Gerald L. Thaxton Philip Mendoza Morton Trehern Charles Burton JOHN SEALY HOSPITAL James T. Moore James E. Ward William E. Nelson George WUliams GALVESTON, TEXAS Dominic J. NeweU Cameron E. Wooten James R. Hodges USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. SEATTLE. WASH. DETROIT. MICHIGAN Edward S. Cannon P. H. Taylor Eugene Roszko Frank S. Paylor D. G. Taylor SAILORS SNUG HARBOR . USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY SAVANNAH. GA. Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Cooper Elmer G. Brewer Jimmie Littleton VA HOSPITAL Arthur Fricks HOUSTON. TEXAS USPHS HOSPITAL R. 3. Arsenault GALVESTON. TEXAS VA HOSPITAL F. M. Connors Robert A. Hamlott KECOUGHTAN, VA. Rudolph GaUis Edward C. Hill Joseph GUI Benjamin F. Grice William T. Odom VA HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. NORFOLK. VA. Thomas W. Killion Francis Boner Elijah C. Piatt VA HOSPITAL William C. Dowdy Purvis S. Parkr BUTLER. PA. USPHS HOSPITAL James F. Harkel BRIGHTON. MASS. VA HOSPITAL Joseph H. Bibeau Kenneth A. LaRose RUTLAND. MASS. L. J. CampbeU R. A. McDonald Daniel Fltzpatrick Thomas J. DriscoU L. C. Melanson USPHS HOSPITAL Charles F. Dvryer Charles A. Moss SAN FRANaSCO. CALIF. GUbert Edwards Carter V. Myers Joseph H. Berger F. B. McCoUian Roy K. Johnston Lyle W. Williamson Jesse E. Collins Jerimlah S. O'Byme USPHS HOSPITAL Anacleto Delgado Arthur J. Schevlng STATEN ISLAND. NY Jamas Hale H. J. Schreiner Rocco Albanese - Desire LeBerre Antonio A. Mangao Johnnie Simon Omar AU Nicholas Mark USPHS HOSPITAL James Allen John Masters NEW ORLEANS. LA. -Nicholas Anoustls Uldarico Merjudio John W. Bigwood Wayne F. Harris Frank Borst tiaile Mikselborg Claude Blanka Louie HolUday WUliam CarroU Marcel MitcheU Tim Brown John Hrolenok •Guillermo Castro Harvey W. HorrieHorace Curry James Hudson Martln Crosby Manuel Muniz Roscoe Dearmon Ramon Irizarry Thomas D. DaUy John F. Murphy James C. Glisson George Jacobus Lucius A. Dewitt R. S. - Nandkeshwar Jacob GuiUory Jasper U. Jones Pedro J. Erazo Carl M. Olson Francisco Escandell W. Pletrucki Rufus Freeman Pedro Reyes Frederick Fulford Salvador Rivera Romuoldo Garcia Jose Rodriguez Vincent T. Garvey P. J. St. Marie Wade B, Harrell Victor Shliapin W. H. Hoepfner Harold W. Simmons George Kasprzyk . A. D. Sistrunk Donald Keddy G. Sivertsen Edgar W. Kun Warren W. Smith Thomas S. Lambeth Ramon Varela Ricardo Lata Jose Vigo USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Lewis R. Akins Claude B. Jessup ManpM Antonana Woodrow Johnson Ela9 Arls Ludwig Kristlansen Fortunato Bacomo Kenneth Lewis Joseph J. Bass Archibald McGuigan Melvin W. Bass W. J. Mclntyre Frank Bemrick H. C. Melssac J. V, Bissonet I.eo Mannau^ James F. Clarke A. 8. MartlnelU Juan Denopra Joaquin Miniz John J. DriscoU Friedof O. Fondlla Antonio Infante C. Oslnski • •««.•••#*#•#•••••••••##•• Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Bart E. GuraniCk Winston E. Renny Odis L. Gibbs O. E. Shumaker Joseph M. Gillard Henry E. Smith Taib Hassan John WestfaU Clarence HawUna.. Pon P. Wing Thomas Isaksen TO AVOID DUPLICATION! If you USPHS HOSPITAL •re an old subscriber and have a BALTIMOBE. MD. Ben Bone I.eroy Jackson change of address, plaasa giva your Juliun Brykczyngkl Stanley Kupnickl fornqiar address bflowt RusseU Clymer Thaddeus Laboada •Arthur Cox Martin McHale Stephen Dlnkel Vincent Rizzute Wm, P, DHscoU Joseph EoU Charles B. Rote ••••oeee*#••#•••••••••#• Oswald Ergle Peder Espeseth Eugene SenS Bernard Falk Nighhert Stratea CITY ..ZONE.... Clarence Gardner William WUcher To the Editor: The famUy joins me in giving thanks to the SIU members for the Andrew Furuseth Scholar­ ship awarded to our daughter Anne In 1956, We should also like to thank again the shipmates of my hus­ band, Claude Virgin, on the 'SS Oceanstar, May 20, 1957, for the comforting message and lovely floral wreath wired to us when my husband's mother Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for ptiblicotion in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. passed away. It was a source of comfort to the family to know that he was among sympathetic friends during his bereavement. Shortly after my husband's mother passed away I was hos­ pitalized and found that the fi­ nancial burden was considerably lightened by the SIU Welfare Plan. Too, the family is truly grateful for the wonderful care and treatment given my hus­ band when he was hospitalized. We are deeply appreciative of all the good accomplished by the SIU and wish the Union suc­ cess in its every endeavor. Mrs. C. A. Virgin (Ed. 'note: Anne Virgin re­ ceived her bachelor of arts de­ gree, magna cum laude, at the University 9/ Georgia in June.) Wants Shipping Rule Revised To the Editor: would like to ijlustrate,.a point that I think should be changed. I got a job on the Al­ coa Patriot and 15 days later I found myself in Baltimore— without, a job and with a ship­ ping card that had expired un­ der Section 5B of our shipping rules. Now 15 days of work does not bring enough money in so that anyone is prepared to stay ashore for any length of time. The predicament that I lloimd July 4, 1951' \ myself in is neither happy nor pleasant. Financially. I still have obligations to my family as bills come in regularly. Mor­ ally, 1 feel something should have been done Shout this long IdKg. ago even though it hap­ pens so seldom. 1 feel a provision could be .made in our shipping rules to give some consideration to an individual in such circumstances since all of us can be hurt like this at some time. - Why not extend the 15-day'''period? K. Reinvelt (Ed note: The brother's beef is that after he shipped his ship was laid up 15 days later, and he has to re-register under the rules. Section SB of the ship­ ping rules states: "A seaman shipped lOn a regular job, whose ship lays up less than fifteerk (15) days after the original employment date, shall have re­ stored to him the shipping card on which he was shipped, pro­ vided the card has not expired." These rules, ratified by the membership, are subject to change, however.) t 4- it Oilers Asic OT in Port Watches Oidtinier Goes On Disability To the Editor: I want to thank the SIU Wel­ fare Flan for the benefits I am now receiving. Due to my heart condition, the Public . Health doctors have put me in the permanent lay-up fleet. Now, thanks to the SIU Welfare Department, 1 am re­ ceiving the disability-pension and also expect to get my Social Security soon. I'd especially like to thank the SIU officials in Mobile for their help in get­ ting all the details in order. I am planning on making my home with my daughter in California and would like to have my. name on the mailing .list for the LOG. Best regards to all my old sailing mates and smooth sail­ ing to all SIU brothers. I'll probably drop in at the hall inWilmington from time to time as it is not too far from where I'll be staying. C. H. Montgomery 4 4:4 Hails Baltimore Welfare Assist To the Editor: My husband and I want to To tiie Editor: take this opportunity to thank The following is a suggestion those connected with the SIU from the Suzanne for future Welfare Department in Balti­ contract negotiations. more .for their kind assistance. We urge that when an oiler Their efforts helped us in ob­ stands sea watch in port while taining a pension for my hus­ cargo is being worked that he band, who is a paraplegic. be paid overtime the same ae. Thanks again to all. the FWT. The licensed engi­ Mrs. Francisco Bueno neers also get their overtime, so 4 4 4 it is felt the oilers should get it too. When oilers stand sea Jesefina Takes watches in port, they have to take care of , the plant and aux­ Long Way Home iliaries ai}d should get paid the To the Editor: We are having a fine trip on same as others do for this work. a "Slow Boat to Karachi" Lib­ K. J..McCullough erty, the SS Josefina. The ship Jake Lipton is unusual in that it is a good Harold Laird feeder, with lots of overtime. 4 4 4 . We have a good crew, with no' beefs, and our Reward depart­ Lauds Kindness ment is doing a great job keep­ ing the hard-working deck and Of Mae Crew engine departments happy. To the Editor: Enclosed is a "sample" of one 1 wish to thank my SIU broth­ ers and the officers of the SS of our fire and boat drills, or at Mae for making it possible for least the way one of them looks me to be at my mother's fu­ likfr in the eyes of our ship's neral. ' Th^r kindness and un­ artist, Brother Moose. We ex­ derstanding on this occasion pect to be out about six months was deeply appreciated. more. We shall try to keep They really showed the broth­ everything as shipshape as it is erhood of the sea in time of now. need. John Geissicr John R. Ddiifee Ship's delegate Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 FourthiAve., Brooklyn 32. NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG —please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) [ t' te-:'- STREET ADDRESS CITY ..a^...,.ZONE.... ST^\TE m- ADDRESS .............. Leo Gettis STATE • as eeee.e******** John HawUna Harrison Wlnalow • y AboV* Is a cartoonist's-*y9-vlew of firo ond boat drill aboard tha Josefina, aptly titled* "Step Livtly, Boys!" by Seafarer Norman "Mooso" Lightell. Nobody says this happens all tho timd, bvt'iticloef moke oh* wonder. �SEAFARERS loir 4, 1958. Alaska Vote Seen Boost To Stripping Checking Up On The Power Lines PEMAlS AND NOTICES Your Gear.., for stiip ... for shore Whatever you need, In work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has It. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. ^ ^ t. James Ackerman Your mother, Mrs. C. B. Ackerman, 214 Hanover St., Charleston, SC, wants very much to hear from you. She can be reached by phone at RA 2-2010. t- t-. 4. Joseph J. Marios Jr. It is Important that you send back signed deeds to Frances Santaniello. Farrier Ave., Blackwood, NJ. i * 4" 4- 4" Thomas Lamphier Let the ship's delegate of the Afoimdria know where you want your jacket sent. He can be reached c/o Waterman SS Com­ pany, 310 Sansome St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. John (Eddie) Misakian Send the topcoat of the ship's delegate of the Afoundria to 13060 Shenley St., Sylmar, Calif. ' Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear 4" • 4" . 4". George Shearer Please^ contact Kenneth Helles, attorney, 277 Broadway, New York 7, in reference to your case. Caps Writing Materials Toiletries electric Shavers Radios television Jewelry Cameras Luggage SEA SIU BABY ABBIVALS Barbara Ann add Brenda Nan Rhonda Sue Messick, born May Banister, born May 29, 1958, to 3, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Z. Ban­ E,, Messick, Seaford, Del. ister, New Orleans, La. J,. J, ^ 4. ^ Michael Anthony Pitcher, bom James Michael Brancoccio, bom May 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. March 12, 1958, to Seafarer and Robert H. Pitcher, New Orleans, La. Mrs. Dominick H. Brancoccio, it if if Brookiyb, NY. Margaret Stone, bom May 27, ^ t, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dolor Alvln Dyer Jr., bom May 25, F. Stone, Baltimore, Md. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alvin R. if • if if Dyer, Bar Harbor, Me. S.tmiley William Vane, born May, •t 4" 4i 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ David Gerard Gegorek, bom May liam M. Vane, Baltimore, Md. 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. David Gegorek, Baltimore, Md. 4 t- .-a 1 . ft t- Donald Wayne Ivey born June 6, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clif­ ford B. Ivey, Prlchard, Ala. » Sharon Ann and Jules James Ralph, born May 30, 1958, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Jules T. Ralph, The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Metairie, La. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the t. t. SIU death benefit is being paid to Edwin Ramos, bora May 15, their beneficiaries. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rogue P. Ramos, Brooklyn, NY. John Anton, 60: Brother Anton died aboard the SS Jefferson City 4. t t Victory of natural Johnny Lee Wood, borti May 20, causes, on March 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. David 11, 1958. He join­ A. Wood, Tampa, Fla. ed the Union in ^ 1944 and sailed Tony Wayne Armstrong, bom in the engine de­ June 5, 105d, to Seafarer and Mrs. partment. Broth­ James R. Armstrong, Jar\'lsburg, er Anton lived in New Rochelle, NC. NY, and leaves a t, 4 t Ana Lucia Diangson, born May sister, Ethel A. 28, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Teo- Patrick, in that doro M. Diangson, Brooklyn, NY. city. Burial was in the Seoul Foreign Cemetery, Seoul, Korea. •1 tit t t t Catherine Flood, bom May 21, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Perfect© Mangual, 60: Brother Flood, Philadelphia, Pa. Mangual, of Brooklyn, NY, died of natural causes -at St. Peters Hospi­ t t t Wanda Robin Hancock, born tal on July 14, 1956. He joined April 23,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. the Union in 1941 and sailed in th© engine department. He is sur­ Johnsie Hancock, Buchanan, Ga. vived by his wife. Burial took t t t place in Evergreen Cemetery, Gina Lorraine McNellage, bom Brooklyn, NY. June 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. i if if John W. McNellage, Mobile, Ala. James Powell, 44: Brother Powell died on January 12, 1958, in Savan­ nah, Georgia. Cause of death was accidental drowning. Broth­ er Powell became TAMPA—Shipping held its own a Union member' over the-past .two weeks and from in 1944 and sail­ the looks of things, it should con­ ed, in the deck tinue for at least another period. department. H e The Mankato Victory (Victory is survived by a Carriers) paid off and signed on daughter, Joyce, during the period while the Chiand two sons,' wawa (Cities Service) and the Ra­ James and Gerald. Burial took phael Semmes, Fairland (Pan-At­ place in the Bonaventure Ceme­ lantic) were in the area for serv­ tery, Savannah, Georgia. icing. All of Jhe vessels were in * » 4^ good shape. ' . Leo Rhodes, 33: Brother Rhodes died of a respiratory ailment on Speak Out At May 23, 1958, in Galveston, Texas. SIU Meetings There are no Under the Union constitution survivors. Broth­ every member attending a Un­ er Rhodes joined ion meeting is entitled to Union in nominate himself for the elected the 1944 sailed posts to be filled at the meeting in theand deck de­ —chairman, reading clerk and partment He was recording secretary. Your Un­ ion urges you to take ah active buried in the part in meetings" by talcing, these Milliken Ceme­ tery, Whiteville, posts of servihe, North Carolina. ' And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and expreiss their opinions on Edward Ayer, 128. Brother Ayer ^ any officer's report or issue un­ (lied of a respiratory ailment in ' der discussion. "Seafarers are Pusan, Korea, on February 4, 1957. urged to hit the deck at these He was buried in Seoul Foreign meetings and let their ship­ Cemetery, Seoul, Korea. He is sur­ mates kiibw.. what's on , their vived by hisf wife, Constance Ayer, minds; ' > of Central Valley, Calfornia.^ All's Steady Twn Negley Photos you took aboard the USS In Tampa Ranger are being held in the LOG t office. Swim Trunks^ y ' .'•'I ••-c, A significant impact on SIU Pacific District shipping is expect­ ed as the result of the passage of the bill granting statehood-to Alas­ ka. The statehood grantP is ex­ pected to open up vast areas of the territory to exploitation of mineral resources, timber and other products. Alaska is dependent on shipping for much of its food supply as well as for manufactured goods in large variety. Since SIU Pacific Districtmanned vessels are the major life­ line of Alaska, any economic ex­ pansion in that area will be re­ flected in increased shipping out of West Coast ports. There are no railroad links between the US and Alaska, with the Alcan Highway and air service heing the sole Charles Uribe (left) and D. P. Carroll, electricians on the Jefferson alternatives to shipping. City Vfctoryrare shown checking electrical cables in the ship's Other SIU of NA affiliates are expected to play a significant role engine room. In the new state. SIU of NA fish and cannery unions have been ac­ tive in Alaska for many years. While the fisheries have been in decline, it. is expected that the-new state will take steps to develop them as an economic mainstay. ter for you from Nan Williamson John L. Whismar The vote to approve Alaska as of Vldalia, Georgfa. nease contact your wife at 2089 the 49th state came on June 30 by t t a margin of 64 to 20 in the Senate. Market St, San Francljco, Calif. Gustave W. Bechert The statehood bill had been, pre­ t % % It is urgent that you get in touch viously passed by the House. West Claude W. Mtehett Coast Senators were prominent in CaU at 4202 Canal St., Houston, with your wife at 2108 Poplar the fight for the statehood measure. Texas, for important maU. Grove St., Baltimore 16, Md. The vote on Alaska may possibly 4" t 4" % % % clear the way for similar favorable David Brown Temon WUllibnaeB action pn Hawaii's statehood appli­ The LOG office is holding a let- William Van Dyke would like cation this year or next yoiir mailing address. His address is 3554 So. Third East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Sport Cocrte Slacks Dross Shoos Work Shoes Socks Dungarees frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts . Briefs V ^ Patre Fifteen LOC Send 'em to the 1 ..;1 . c>- �SEAFARERS^k^UMS » OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF-DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • House Hearings Explore Onassis Ship Maneuvers -: K;i5 ' \i . •T' ling an agreement to build three irupeitankers under the American flag in exchange for the transfer of 12 foreign tankers and two Libertys. The agreement was made two years ago before the flues crisis. As a result of the cancellation, the US Department of Justice is suing for the return to the US flag of the 14 ships, all of them formerly manned by Seafarers, plus an estimated $20 million in profit they made while operating under the Liberian flag. A number of Interesting points were brought forth at the two days of testimony by Onassis, Captain Granville Conway, president of Victory Carriers, and other wit­ nesses. They included the follow­ ing: e A charge by Congressman Zelenko that a document, to the effect that Onassis would not re­ voke the trust agreement, is "not binding" for legal purposes. The document referred to was the out­ come of negotiations under which Onassis put Victory Carriers into a trust for his two children, who program is the training center' •re American citizens, as part of a operated in this port imder every phase of catering ashore. Raton in Florida and the West­ settlement with the US Govern­ the direction of Cliff Taggart. Included in his background is chester Country Club, Rye, New ment over the ownership of Vic­ A charier member of the SIU service as 2nd steward on the pas­ York. tory Carriers. with 20 years' experience at sea, senger ship Alcoa Cavalier, as Taggart directs a 30-day course • A spokesman for Grace Na­ Taggart brings impressive quali­ maitre d' in a niunber of Florida handling a small group, usually tional Bank, which administers the fications to his Job. Aside from and New York clubs noted for half-a-dozen men, which enables trust of which Victory Carriers is his extensive experience in all their standards of food and serv­ him to give a great deal of indi­ • part, said that the trust could shipboard steward department ice, and other employment in such vidual attention and to put stress be revoked by Onassis with the ratings, Taggart has worked In tony establlriiments as the Boca on many subsidiary items in addi­ consent of the Maritime Adminis­ tion to food preparation. tration. He demands a high level of per­ • Victory Carriers paid out $19 sonal hygiene and sanitary prac­ million of the trust funds, to settle tice, Insisting, for example, on Onassis' income tax and mortgage, his^ students having short haircuts obligations to the US Government for sanitary reasons. Problems as well as penalties for violation peculiar to shipboard life, are also of the 1946 ship sales act, and now dealth with such as how to wofk has about $300,000 in cash left— safely in the galley of a ship and a factor which may explain why Ten years as a Seafarer and a member of Uncle Sam's it is asking for cancellation of the Army have made it possible for Gerald E. Anderson to com­ how to navigate in the galley and messroom in bad weather without ships. The company spokesman insisted that money' would he plete his college education. Tle 25-year-old Seafarer, one of injury to oneself or to shipmates. In the process, he stresses at­ coming in from charters to pay for this year's five winners of an This is the third article of a tention to small details, even down the ships. • • The 12 tankers which laid SIU scholarship, is currently series on the winners of the to the way shoelaces are tied. He off SIU crews and went foreign a student at the University SIU's $6,000 Scholarship Award. instructs his. students to -use a short shoelace and tie a secure were immediately chartered out of Minnesota Institute of Tech­ to an American oil company at nology, where he is majoring in ting discharged from the* Army at knot, to avoid a commonplace cause of accident. mechanical engineering. the same time. Emphasis is also placed on disci­ In November of that year he pline within the department, on a Anderson has come a long way started to ship again for Robin sense of pride in good workman­ since 1945 when, Lines and Isthmian until, in Sep­ ship, and on the need to be observ­ at fifteen, he quit tember, 19*55, he enrolled, in the ant of ^Individual likes and dis­ school in the Milwaukee School of Engineering. likes. All this, Taggart feels, helps ninth grade to go He stayed at thfe school for a year, build harmonious relationships in to sea. He join­ but was unable to continue be­ the galley and in the messhall with ed the SIU in cause of lack of funds. He did, the rest of the crew-:^a key item 1948, shipping in however, earn an electronic tech­ in assuring e happy trip. the engine de­ nician's certUcate. partment, and Of course, basic to the instruc­ for the next six Anderson went back to sea in tion are the elements of preparing, years sailed for October, 1956, shipping on Isth­ cooking and storing of food on Anderson the Robin Lines, mian and Pan-Atlantic vdssels for board ship. Including the jiroper Bioomfield, Pan-Atlantic and other a year, until he enrolled in the and safe use of galley equipment. SlU-contracted companies. University of Minnesota in Sep- Taggart was particularly pleased In 1952 Anderson was drafted. tember of last year. Now, with with the accomplishments of- last Through the Army he was able to the scholarship, he is assured of month's graduating class which is finish the high school program an uninterrupted future in pre­ pictured on this page. "If 1 were he'd quit in 1945, by taking corre­ paring tor his chosen profession. a steward on a ship," he said, "i spondence courses and passing a Anderson's parents, Mr. and would like to see a group like this baitei> of high school equivalency Mrs. Eli Anderson, live in Duluth, one come aboai^. I'd know then tests. As a result, he was awarded Minn., where Mr, Anderson if a that I had a good gbng and asa diploma in September, 1954, get- carpenter, \ suraaM •£ a good Igly." Shipboard Skills Stressed At SIU Stewards School '• '• : ' ;.-ti.':; ,.ij.. • Vacationers SA^f FRANCISCOr-An estimat­ ed 500 guests were present as the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union dedicated its recreation facilities at its nearby Santa Rosa training center. The new facilities offer union members an opportunity to get moderate-priced vacations. Facilities include the use of porations in the shipping industry cabins containing one, two or three and elsewhere. Although as an bedrooms with. bath and kitchen­ alien he is no longer supposed to ette; a swimming pool, wading be an owner of Victory Carriers, pool, bath .house and .showers; a. he attends board meetings regu­ recreation hall containing a, TV. larly and makes "suggestions." One lounge, library, snack bar and soda of the directors of the company fountain, pool tables and a dance is a personal representative of his. floor. _ The subcommittee expects to ex­ Congratulations are in order as Seafarer Cliff Taggart (left), plore further aspects of the Onas­ The dedication ceremonies were instructor at the SIU Stewards Training School in Mobile, giver sis transactions before making its an opportunity for students at the farewell handshake to graduates of month-long course. The culireport. One of the witnesses to be training school to show off the called is the former attorney gen­ -nary cum laudes (I to r) are Dimitrio Franco, Robert Christian, results of their course of Instruc­ John Young, Eddie Jackson, Cleo Jones and Milton Thibodeaux. eral, Herbert Brownell, whose law tion. A lavish buffet was set up Course includes shipboard culinary procedures and safety rules firm participated in some of the in the dining hall, along with a Onassis transactions. designed to maintain high standard of SIU feeding. pastry table, all of it prepared by students under the supervision of the school's instructors. Students at the school are trained for em­ ployment aboard MCS passenger and freight ship operations. In addition to the training and recreation aspects of the new MCS center, the facility is going to be the site of retirement homes for Sailors Union and MCS members. MOBILE—The SlU'g "new look" feeding program, designed to improve standards of The homes will be similar to the food plreparation and service aboard ship, has its supporting elements shoreside in the apartments which the SUP has provided for its retired member­ fdrra of the SIU's training program for steward department personnel. A key unit in the ship in several West Coast ports. WASHINGTC^—The tangled affairs of Aristotle Onassis were examined at hearings before a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine Committee. 'Hie hearings were called after Victory Carriers notified the Maritime Ad­ $1,515,000 a month carrying oil in ministration it was cancel­ US•commerce. Onassis owns some 70 coip- Iti J MCS Opens - 'mt. .is yj'j f -V ( Seafarer Takes Aim At Engineer Degree 1S5: ii-:'-' • -•.' ^•>y. . 4^- •- ' ';i:\.'_;.- ;• - .1 Mr'y-J tl' 11^'' • - }f'. iK •: ; % rfl, .!tf',;i^y^><.i-V'-, y>.. ";>vif^ Bait, On Even Keel BALTIMORE—It has been a quiet period in this port, both on the shipping side and on the labor front. While/ there has been a steady Job turnover among the men on the vessels coming into port* it is not expected to improve much more over the next period. Paying off during the past period were the Emilia (twice), Carolyn, Jean (Bull); the Oremar, Feltore (Marven); Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa); Seamar, Massmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Chickasaw (Wa­ terman). Signing on were the Ore- . mar, Seamar, Chickasaw, Massmar, ^ Alcoa Pegasus and the Seastar (Traders). In-transit vessels included the Cubore, Santore, Baltore (Mar/en)j the William Carruth (Penntrans); Steel Scientist (Isthmian) and the Alcoa Runner, Polaris and Pennant (Alcoa). There were no outstand­ ing beefs on any of the vessels in this port during the period. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments 0* funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt iaf offered, bv. sure to protect yourself by immedi..tely bringing the matter to the attention" of the secretary-treas­ urer's ofil'ice. •• !> . 'li jif ;H! •i • if � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 4, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SCORES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH ON RUNAWAY SHIPPING MM&P JOINS ENGINEERS IN FIGHTING NMU RAID DECLARE HALT TO DOCK HOSTILITIES SIU BREACHES RUNAWAY BARRIER WITH P&O VICTORY WEST COAST ACTIONS PAVED WAY FOR FLORIDA SUCCESS CANADIAN RUNAWAYS STILL TIES UP BY SIU STRIKE COATS ‘LOST’ POLED REPAY SEAFARERS ATLANTIC ON 2ND TRIP; NO PICKETS NY LAYOFFS BACKFIRE AGAINST STRUCK SHIPS NAME LARKIN TO FULBRIGHT AWARD BODY FREIGHT TAX CUT AIDS SHIPPING BME PHILLY TUGMEN GET 6% RAISE CANADIAN SIU TEAM TREKS OVER TUNDRA FOR PACT M’TIME HIRING LAW ACTION SEEN IN ‘59 ALASKA VOTE SEEN BOOST TO SHIPPING HOUSE HEARINGS EXPLORE ONASSIS SHIP MANEUVERS SEAFARER TAKES AIM AT ENGINEER DEGREE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/04/1958 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. XX, No. 14  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9152b1b1bf532e1bc9f00b541887e2dd.PDF bfef72c636cc69133e97a433459db44a PDF Text Text LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UfllON • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ..-•v £-• •:rSi'-,ov : ' • i ..y-rLf- •• Arv 0»n Eager to come under full uliion protection assured by "•^X •*H"* SIIJ contract, crewmen of Liberian-flag liner Florida go over suggestions for pact covering P&O operation witK Rep. A1 Lopez (seated, left). Bosun Joaquin Blanco (right) offers ideas for deck gang. P&O came'iSnder SIU banner again last month after 4-1 SIU vote victory. (Story on Page 2.) TOP LAKES PACT ENDS SIU STRIKE •V-'V . -I Story On Page 3 624 Seafarers Get Eyeglasses Under SIU Plan I-': -Story On Page 3 CSreE Kttw MtkhiiA Shackleford checks eyes of rtrsw rwr movfie. seafarer Hezzie Pittman at SIU optical center in Mobile, where Pittman was first SIU man to use benefit. Only six weeks old, the program has provided free glasses for well over 624 Seafarers so far, 94 of them in Mobile center. Other centers are in NY, New Orleans and Baltimore. (Story on Page 3.) IN THIS ISSUE TITIITlAkl ,|f^|ni^^.^mE^ARLY BY THJl * Rally Round Tho NMU President Joseph Curran's latest effort in be­ half of US Lines—the setting up of an officers' imion to wreck the MEBA in the mid­ dle of its contract talks—now lies smoldering in ruins. The entire maritime industry—in­ cluding Curran — knows how the US Lines-NMU unionbusting project went up in smoke, and how MEBA won a top contract. As is his cus­ tom, Curran refuses to give the facts straight to the NMU membership and appar­ ently finds it's easier to re­ write the events. Curran's latest version of how every­ body but Curran Is out of step is reported on page 2. •f �rr,r,-r/7 'V; SEJIPARERS . JL 04? ifm 3'V K, ' Ex-Rlon Sails Again Under SlU Banner Settling down to a rou1|ne The former SS Maurice George, laid up in the sWpyard operation, the American Bwgince an unsuccessful National Maritime Union raid last ner Line's tourist ship SS At­ Spring, sailed again last week as the SS Pacific Carrier, with lantic left New York as scheduled ai full SIU. crew aboard. " ^ Wednesday on her third voyage to Seafarers have been man­ SIU Jobs, the NMU even offered Europe. SIU men in the crew rening the vessel, originally im- to supply strikebreaking mates and • ported everything running smooth­ der the name Liberty Flag and engineers to move the ship out, as ly when the ship came in Mon^. tlien as the Rlon, since February, It did recently for the liner PIU headquarters has still '^not 1851. Following the practice in America. As reported in a "Times" received any word from the Na-. the industry, each new owner who story on May 11, "An NMU spokes­ tional Labor Relations Board on purchased the vessel permitted the man said his union co'jld get thq. the disposition of a variety of vessel completely manned with crew to remain abo'ard to protect charges filed against the Union and licensed personnel, but fearing their jobs. the company by the National Mari­ However, when the vessel was further trouble, the company de­ time Union. In a typical harass­ •old by the SlU-contracted Actium clined the offer." ment action, the NMU filed charges Steamship Corporation early this The Maurice George remained of discrimination even before the year to Mack Klosty Inc., a newly- idle in a Hoboken shipyard until first crewmembers had been hired formed shippiiig firm, the crew was a few weeks ago, when she was sold for the vessel. * to World Carriers, an SlU-conordered off the ship. Back in New York on Monday after completing second round trip Prior to her maiden sailing June Ordinarily it would be expected tracted company, which bareboated to Europe on American Banner Lines' SS Atlantic, SIU crewmem­ IL the NMU abruptly pulled off that a new company making its first her to Compass Steamship, another NMU men In the crew and staged bers rushed to* phones in terminal to contact their families. On venture in the maritime field with a SIU operator. The ship was re­ a half-hearted picketing demon­ waiting line (I to r) are Seafarers George Hair, unidentified stew­ single ship would retaiii the crew named the Pacific Cafrier and left stration. This held up the ship's ard department crewman (back to camera), Irving '-'Nash" GON employed at that time if the crew- last week with an SIU crew and departure for barely an hour, after don and Chen Kung Zai. The ship went out again Wednesday. znembers expressed a desire to a cargo of grain for Europe. which idle left unaided by tugs. remain aboard. This was the case •New York harbor tugboatmen* are with, the SIU crewmembers in­ members of the NMU's tugl&oat volved here, but Klosty would have affiliate. " rone of it. Klosty, whose agent There were no incidents on her was the NMU-contracted Arrow second sailing, and this week's de- • Steamship Corp., instead notified MIAiMI—On the heels of the SIU's victory over P&O's Liberian-ilag passenger opera­ parture also was routine. SIU representatives he intended to The Banner Line, vessel, with ac- ; tion here, the Finnish Seamen's Union and other ITF affiliates this week voted a full-scale sign a contract with the NMU. commodations for 900 passengers, As a result, the SIU filed dis­ boycott on runaway ships. Both developments beef up the world-wide union drive on sub­ operates on a seven-day transat­ crimination charges against the standard shipping. lantic schedqle, with little more company, while SIU pickets proLabor certifies that unemployment vote on the Florida in favor of SIU than a day in port at both ends of Under the Finnish boycott, te.sted the manning of the ship. among American seamen is high. representation was 87 to 21, repre­ the run. Meanwhile, in an effort to imion members will refuse to The bill Is one of several measui'es senting a 4-1 endorsement of SIU •'legalize" the hiring, Klosty placed tow, pilot, load or discharge runa­ before the Congress designed to and American union conditions. , a two-line ad in the classified sec­ way ships in protest against the stabilize the job security of Ameri­ Special significance Is attached tion of "The New York Times," on substandard wages and working can seamen confronted by mount­ to the developments on P&O and Saturday, April 5, calling for a conditions aboard the vessels. the Florida, since this is the first crew. Strangely enough, the vessel Other affiliates of the Internation­ ing runaway competition. case in which the NLRB has as­ Entering Talks was found to have a full crew of al Transportworkers Federation serted US jurisdiction over runa­ In this city, SIU representatives, 27 men by Monday morning. Not are taking a.similar stand. way vessels. In upholding the SIU armed by National Labor Relations Would Bar Transfers so strange, however, was the fact election petition, the board stated Board certification of SIU bargain­ Meanwhile, in Washington, a bill that 22 of the 27 men hired were that the Liberian registry and cor­ members of the NMU. None of the has been Introduced in the House ing rights on the Florida and her porate set-up rigged by P&O were WASHINGTON — An offir sister ship, the Southern Cross, are by Rep. Thomas Felly (R.-Wash.) original- crew was rehired, even simply camouflage to obscure the though all of them had applied for making it unlawful to transfer an entering negotiations with P&O to real American owners of vessels in cial of Victory Carriers has confirmed that the Onassis in­ American ship foreign during any secure an SIU contract for crews jcbs. what was essentially domestic US terests have been pulling in steady Exposing its eagerness to raid period when the Department of of the Liberian-flag vessels. The trade. profits of $1 million a month on All Foreign -Ships 14 ex-SrU ships now operating unThe SIU's Florida victory is dei^iberian registry. naturally of major interest here, 'rae treasurer of the SHJ-consince none of the cruise ships op­ tracted company, which is the US erating from this area to -the West operating concern for Onassis, told Indies and Cuba are American-flag a House Merchant Marine subcom­ vessels, though all of them were mittee that the dollars rolled in at at one time. Most of them are for­ The raiding and scab-herd-' : Members of the National Maritime Union who rely on the mer SIU-A&G or SIU Pacific Dis­ the million-a-mouth rate from September 1956, to March 1958, ing tactics of the National Ma­ NMU "Pilot" for maritime news got a deliberately twisted trict ships that operated in other the period covered by his testi­ version of the facts on last, month's Marine Engineers' strike ritime Union has prompted trades. They are still predominant­ mony. He admitted further that the filing of still another in the July 3rd issue of the^ ly American-owned. The Florida the profits had been siphoned off but issue blasts on the NMU while whs under . SIU contract until 1955, primarily to pay old debts to the charge With the AFL-CIO ovfer NMU paper. NMU strikebreaking — the Obviously distressed by his picking up gains trail-blazed by when she abandoned US registry. Government. The Southern Cros§, now in lay- This has left only $750,000 for third is as many weeks by different failure to break the MEBA strike ARA, although the radio union was AFL-CIO unions. in concert with US. Lines, NMU clearly the tail to the kite in this up, was formerly the Cuba and, be­ the new ship construction pledged fore that, the Denali in Alaskan by Onassis when the transfer deal The latest beef came from the President Joseph Curran offered instance as in many others. was okayed by the Maritime Ad­ -International Brotherhood of Long­ his membership wild distortions to The facts on the Engineers' beef trade. ministration. shoremen, and charged that NMU's justify his anti-union activity and are simple: The subcommittee began prob­ strikebreaking and supplying of loss of "face." The NMU presi­ Last Junfe 12, MEBA engineers ing the complex transaction after. crc-ws for non-union tugs behind dent has since taken off for Eu­ refused to sign on the superliner the Justice Department filed suit an IBL picketline at Ggdensbigrg, rope—on a US Lines' flagship, na­ United States due to a lohg-jstandIng list of beefs the comply had June 12 charging Onassis with re­ NY, was part of a continuing effort turally. been shufiting aside, and held up neging oh his agreement to build "to destroy our organization." Fooled No One the vessel (for eight hours) until three two 46,000-ton tankers and Last month, in the course of its The strike version in the "Pilot," the beefs were settled. (The "Pilot" one 105,000-tonner for American strike against East and Gulf Coast which fooled no one, made it ap­ called this a ^'haywire" job action, SIU mefnber.ship meet­ operation. The action followed a . operators, the Marine Engineers pear that MEBA had done nothing apparently becauise the engineers ings are held regularly Victory Carriers announcement Beneficial Association was com­ had the "effrontery" to delay the that it could not build the ships. pelled to file similar charges with sailing of Curran's "Big U" over every two weeks on Wed­ The House group hais called for the AFL-CIO, . particularly over an issue like union beefs.) nesday nights at 7 PM in testimony July 22 from Herbert steps taken by the NMU to set up July 13, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 15 In this connection, union observ­ all SIU ports. All Sea­ Brownell, former US attorney gen­ a dual union for ship's officers. ers recall the following statement eral, who approved the original MEBA also cited NMU support for in the "Pilot" last February 27: farers are expected to 1956 settlement. . N the United Mine Workers' District "In testifying for HR 9342, Ma­ attend; thos^ who 'wiS^fo The Justice Department is .suing 50 against AFL-CIO officers' jor General ' John M.- Franklin, be excused should requ(Mt for the return to the US flag of the unions in the American Coal Ship­ PAVL UAUU Secretary-Treasurer president of the US Lines, re­ ships, ail ,of them formerly ping beef. permission by telegram .14 HEBBIBT BBAHD, Editor. BEBNABO SEA- viewed the fecord of the SS United manned, by Seafarers, plus^ profits Art Editor. HEBUAN ARIBUB, IBwnt The Masters, Mates and Pilots UAN. (be siire to include reg­ estimated at $20 million. This SPIVAC3C. AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL, HER- States. He said: 'Since her first have likewise condemned NMU's KAN MAKLER. Staff Writers. Biu. MOODY. voyage, the ship has carried 382,552 istration number). The amount has now been confirmed. actions Sad support for dual union- Gulf Area Representative. passengers and has not been tied . A denial that the company has Ism. Its convention in San Fran­ PubllthRd blwRCkly at tha headquarter# up one single day by labor trou6le. next SIU meetings'will be: defaulted on Government pay­ cisco this week was expected to of tha Seafarera Intarnatlonai Union. At- I want to .give credit... particular­ ments and or that the construction July 23 authorize a formal protest to tlie lentle « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, m Fourth ly to Mr, Gurran, president of the contracts had been cancelled was Avoqua. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYssinth Federation on the same grounds, f-<MO. Enftrod as aacond class mattar NMU, who realizes the importance August 6 V entered by -the company official. In filing its charges with AFL- at tha Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, untfor of keeping the big ship oa sched­ said a payment of $2.5 million August 20 i 5 I{e CIO President George Meany, the >ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ule,.:.:.' " would be made in October to Beth­ Septeipber 3 ; j;Concerned over-the delayed sailIBL reaffirmed the position of its lehem Steel against the $51 million shipbuilding contract (Continued on page, 6). , - : (Continued on page 6) i Finns Vote Runaway Boycott $19 Million Crossed In Ship Deal IBL Raps NMU Raid On Tugs; Cur ran Rewrites Strike News SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SEAFARERS LOG • • ' • 'j -J.. �5;-v 'jiir ifit ' SKAFAttEMS LOC Lakes 5IU Strike Wins Top Contract J RIVER ROUGE, Mich.— Hammering home its demands for top SIU wagM and benefits/the SIU Great'Lakes District called off its five-week tie-up of tho Tomlinson fleet last week after the signing of ft pace-setting SIU contract es­ tablishing union conditions on the company's vessels for the-^ first time. Seaway area at a regional confer-,, The signing ended an SIU strike that had completely shut ence last February. The Lakes-Seaway area has been down Tomlinson's bulk car-4 rier operations and kept its election conducted by the National targeted for major campaims by ships hung up in Duluth and Labor Relations Board early this various unions affiliated With tho Buffalo for over a mouth. The year set the stage for the success­ Federation's maritime department, particularly with the formal open­ one-year contract package ful strike action. Some 250 seamen ing of the St. Lawrence Seaway provides a substantial wage are employed In the former non­ scheduled next summer. An infln* increase for the company's seamen, union fleet. Under the new wage scale set by of large numbers of workers in va­ plus job security protection and a the first-time agreement, able bod­ rious marine crafts, including sea- " liberal program of company-paid Saafarer Hezzle Pittman watches as Mobile Patrolman Ha! Fischer ied seamen will be paid approxi­ men, is expected when the opera­ vacations. checks application lor free eyeglasses under the SlU's welfare pro­ mately per month, plus a ten- tions get fully underway. A smashing 3-1 Lakes SIU vic­ percent$650 seasonal bonus on wages On the Canadian side of the bor­ gram. Pittman paid off the Alcoa Pennant the day the program tory over the United Steel Work­ and room and board. Overtime der, the SIU Canadian District has started and was the first Seafarer to Jse processed through the ers Local 5000-in a representation rates are payable for all hours already had substantial success in Mobile optical center. 4worked in excess of eight hours organizing in this area. It has or­ daily. Work on Saturdays, Sundays ganized a variety of non-union and holidays, as in ali SIU agree­ barge, towboat and similar marina operations brought in for the Sea­ ments, calls for overtime pay. way construction. Key provisions of the historic Prior to the Lakes strike, Tom­ Established only six weeks ago, the SIU Welfare Plan's new eyeglass program has pro­ contract establish the following; linson operated eight bulk carriers vided free glasses for more than 600 Seafarers so far. The program operates through six un­ • Recognition of the SIU hiring and one self-unioader. One addi­ hall. ion optical centers in the ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and New York. tional bulk carrier, the Sylvania, • Full job security protection. was being converted to a self-un­ Under the terms of the eye­ glass benefit, the Plan pro­ West 32nd Street, both in Manhat­ resulting from special eye condi­ • A vacation schedule based on ioader. The other ships in the fleet the Cuyler Adams, Ball Broth­ vides free glasses once every tan, or at 46 Station Plaza, Hemp­ tions are handied separately four days' paid vacation after are ers, James E. Davison, Charles 120 days of se^wice, plus an ex­ through the SIU Welfare Plan, 11 stead, LI. two years to Seafarers who need Dunlap, Merton E. Fair, Rufus R. Broadway, New York. tra -day for each additional Applications for "unusual" lenses them, and covers the basic shell Ramsey and the Sumatra. month. Extra days of vacation frame and whatever type of lens are provided for men with more is needed, including bifocals. The than a year's continuous service. additional cost of trifocals or fancy • A reopener anytime during the frames is not covered and sun­ life of the contract on health and glasses are not covered at all. welfare benefits. •All six SIU optical centers, three The contract victory also assures of them in New York, have been the men in'the fleet the full bene­ in full operation since the first fits of SIU on-the-job representa­ week in June. A breakdown of the total figure shows that 09 pairs of WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower this week signed tion on all beefs, guaranteeing glasses were issued in Baltimore, the bill authorizing construction of two superliners for United them greater security than they 94 in Mobile. 153 in New Orleans States Lines and American President Lines, but urged Con- have ever had before. The agree­ ment will expire ne.xt June 15. and 278 in New York. gre.ss to hold up funds at least Special importance was attached In- order to obtain glasses, all a until mid-1959. BOSTON—One. SIU fisher­ hearings on proposals to build two to the success of the Great Lakes' ^ Seafarer .has to do is tp get an eyeman was killed and two of­ 90,000-ton low-fare tourliners for District in the ^ Tomlinson beef, The President said he would ' glass certificate at any SIU hall to ficers presumed lost when a company headed by New York since it represent? a major break­ ask Congress not to appropriate establish his eligibility. He then their fishing trawler sank 50 miles has the option of getting an eye construction subsidy funds if pri­ hotelman H. B. Cantor. Counter­ through in a fertile area for union from Block Island after colliding ing AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ organization. The drive was co­ "on reasonable exam through the USPHS, by his vate financing with a British freighter in a heavy own doctor or at one of the optical terms" is available. The bill pro­ partment support. Maritime Ad­ ordinated through the AFL-CIO fog bank. ministrator Clarence" Morse says Maritime Trades Department, centers provided by the Plan. vides for the Government to pick The freighter, the City of Kara­ Exams are given at no charge at up a record tab of 55 percent of their financing by the Government which established special machin­ chi, recovered the body of John and sale to Cantor for up to half ery to assist the organizing efforts the cost on a sister ship for the these centers. Eligibility is the Paulson, a member of the SlU-affithe estimated cost was out of line. of member imions in the Lakessame as the basic requirement for luxury liner United States and a liated New Bedford Fishermen's new trans-Pacific liner for APL. all SIU welfare benefits. Association, but reported the cap­ Basic Flans Approved Although a Seafarer may obtain tain and engineer of the trawler an eyeglass certificate in any SIU Earlier, the Federal Maritime R. W. Griffon still missing. Three hall to establish his eligibility, it Board approved the basic plana for other SIU fishermen, George Wisis advisable to get one in a port the new three-class APL liner. ell. Tore Rubin and Grandison Tawhere one of the optical centers APL must sign a construction con­ ber, were rescued from the sunken is, located as the certificates are tract by December 1, 1958, or lose craft. good for only ten days. its operating subsidy on the Presi­ The Crriffon was headed for Nominations for SIU office in the coming biennial elec­ Portland, Me., with a load of lob­ The locations of the centers dent Hoover next April. where eyeglasses may be obtained Another West Coast Company, tion will open August 12. The nominations period will follow sters when the vessels collided Pacific Far East Line, has applied presentation of the secretary-treasurer's pre-balloting report early in the morning. Although under the SIU program are; the trawler sank immediately, the e Baltimore—^Universal Optical for a new 20-year opmrating sub­ to the August 6 membership Company, 201 West Fayette Street sidy on its nind-ahip fleet, and for meetings in all ports, as an­ tials and record of seatime to the freighter'suffered only slight dam­ construction subsidies covering r^ e MobUe—Dr. R. M. Shackel­ placement of the flrst two of l£i nounced at the last member- credentials committee in care of age. the ^secretary-treasurer. The Coast Guard reported that, ford. 20 South Conception Street vessels. Both APL and PFE Ships ahip meeting. A six-man rank-and-file creden­ Under the SIU election proce­ at the time of the collision, weath­ • New Orleans—^Dr. Fred Ket- are manned by SIU Pacific District dure detailed in the Union's con­ tials committee, consisting of two er conditions were "foggy with chum, 154 Baronne Street. unions. stitution, the secretary - treasurer men from each shipboard depart­ visibility ranging from zero to half Meanwhile, the House Merchant must submit a pre-balloting report ment, will be elected at the Sep­ a mile at most." • New York—^Union Optical Plan, 152 Fourth Avenue,-or SB Marine Conunittee has wound up for membership approval recom­ tember 3 membership meeting in The collision occured not far mending the number and type of New York to check all applications. from the site of the fatal Andrea Requirements for office under Doria-Stockholm collision in 1956. elective positions to be filled in the Ease Seatime Rule For SIU Benefits various ports and at headquarters. the SIU constltntion are: US eitiSeafarers inquiring about the basic eligibility rule for SIU In the last election' in 1956, 72 Sea­ zenship, continuous good standing Be Sure To Get welfare benefits are advised again that the seatime requirements farers competed for the ^ union in the Union for at least two years has been cut, eflective June 1, 1958, to one day's seatime in the immediately prior to nomination, posts to be filled. Dues Receipts last six months. This is broader than the old rule of one day in A bank, bonded warehouse or and three yeai^ actual unlicensed Headquarters again wishes to the last 90 days, and is in addition to the other basic requirement similar depository, to which the seatime on American-flag vessels, remind all Seafarers that pay­ of 90 days' seatime in the previous calendar year, which remains ballots will be mailed or delivered four months of which must be on ments o' funds, for whatever unchanged. at the close of each day's voting, US-flag vessels under SIU contract Union purpose, be made only also has to be selected. A midtown during the period between January to authorized A&G representa­ The revision was voted by the Joint SIU-shipown» board of toanch of a major New York bank 1, 1958 and the time of nomination. tives and that an official Union trustees for thf^ Welfare Plan, as reported previously, to allow was used for this purpose in 1956. Those throwing in for departmen­ receipt be gotten at that time. for cases where a Seafarer might be on the beach due to per­ Nominations will remain open tal posts, such as engine patrol­ If no receipt is offered, b.. sure sonal business, vacation or other reasMii and does not ship within for one month from Augusf 12 to man, must show three years' sea­ to protect yourself by immedi60 days from the date of his discharge. The one day In six September 12. Any Seafarer who time in that department. months, it was felt, should be more thra ample to allow for such .tely bringing the matter to the Voting will begin in all ports on attention of the secretary-treas­ meets the constitutional 'require­ circumstances and to assure uninterrupted welfare coverage for ments may nomii^te himself for November 1 arid cQQtinue through urer's office. ^ Seafarers and their families. any post by submitting his creden­ December 31. SIU EYEGLASS PLAN SCORES US May Stall Superliner Program Until Next Year SIU Man, 2 Others Lost On Trawler Nominations In SIU Start On August 12 ' ,'.i �sBArAttKRa loe gwr* Baltimor* Boys "••••T f.. V" 'f~* SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD 1^' >•> • From June 25 To July 6, 1958 p? Il> 1• • ' • V? v- I• ' Roger Zurn, 3, took the lime­ light between job colls at the Baltimore hall recently, when dad, Harold Zurn, bosun, came in to check on shipping. Roger seemed to like the idea. / La. Downs New 'Work'; Law Effort LAKE CHARLES—The re­ cent failure of the anti-laborItes to jam a "wreck" bill ¥: i-r iv.. i;' .<C' ' through the legislature still hasn't •idetracked the "right-to-work" drive in this state. It now seems likely to become a key issue in the next race for governor. However, union members, who had a taste of a "work" law not too long ago, are prepared to fight it again. Labor won fepeal of a state "work" law in 1956, when the SIUalso played a major role in the fight. Meanwhile, there are a couple of labor beefs going on in this port. The Electrical.Union has a walkout on its hands at one of the construc­ tion jobs, and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union shut down three other jobs by taldng a "no-contract, no work" stand. Although shipping picked ^ somewhat over the past two wejelw, there are stili enough men on the beach waiting for berths. Calling into this area during the period were the Chiwawa, Government Camp. Bradford Island, Bents Fort, Winter Hill, CS 'Baltimore, Royal Oak, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service), and the Cabins (Texas City). Pace Holds In Seattle; Beaeh Low SEATTLE—It's been a fair­ ly active period on the ship­ ping side, Jeff Gillette, port 'iifi •;'' i '^. -:>v = !:>•. I iK--;; Nine porta reported Increased shipping to make the record tolal {or the past year, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, Lake Charles and the three West Coast dispatch centers. The rise this period wM especially significant since it came at a time when the key porta of^ New Orleans and Houston fell way off. However, Baltimore enjoyed record..activity. Mobile was busy and the West Coast perked, up again. On the other hand, Norfolk, Savannah and Tampa shipped less than 25 Jobs between them. By the end of the period, a breakdown of the number of men reg­ istered on the beach showed fully a third of the District-wide,total registered In New York, while five ports (Boston, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Seattle) had less than 100 men on hand. Boston,, in fact, was high in this group, with 76. In addition, Philadelphia had 109, Norfolk 113 and Wilmington 103. These figures should be watched by Seafarers, as they offer the key to potential shipping in any port. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New Tofk: Good . . . Philadelphia: Should Jiold steady.. . i Baltimore: Busy . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Good:. . . New Orleans: Clood . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Honston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair '. . . San Francisco:-Good . . ; Seattle: Steady. (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU shlpK lUng, the summaries below give the complete pictnre in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job gronp and pdrt, Including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the. "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their depu'tmeni.) agent, reported, with the men on the beach enjoying a steady job turnover. There were 35 men shipped to permanent berths during the last couple of weeks as compared to 21 for the prior period. This leaves only 39 Class A men and 12 B , men registered on the beach here, barely 50 men all told. Although there was only one ves­ sel, the SS Producer (Marine Car­ riers), paying off and signing on during the period, there were a number of vessels in port for serv. Icing. These were .the Alamar, j.Calmar, Portmar,, Kenmar (,Calmar); the Choctaw (Waterman); Northwestern Victory (yj^^opr Carriers) and the Seafair (Orion). SIU shipping last , period .topped everything for the past 12 months to reach a high of 1,149 jobs. The rise was across the board for all seniority groups. At the same time, the registration total for the period dropped back to »"normal" level of 1,095. The total number of men registered on the beach at ttie end of the period likewise declined. The overall effect was to produce a job ratio of one man shipped for every two top seniority men on the beach and virtually the same ratio for class B activity by itself. These statistics continue to reflect a high level of job opportunities available to Seafarers at all time^! Sixtynine percent of the total jobs shipped went to cla^ A men, 24 percent to class B and the rest to class (5. The class A proportion showed the only rise. f - 1:' DfCK DEPARTMENT Roistered CLASS A GROUP 12 1 55 26 6 6 32 10 4 2 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore.... Norfolk Savannah .... Tampa Mobile ...... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle 6 7 3 9 1« 1 1 Registered CLASS. B GROUP 12 3 2 2 5 4 1 1 11 15 1 1 1 1 2 1 5 4 3 1 6 1 f 3 16 3 8 1 2 3 3 5 2 6 1 3 1 2 — 12 27 2 31 7 3 6 Shipped Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 12 3 12 3 — 42 — 1 19 45 16 1 8 5 — rr « 8 9 3 S 1 — 1 — 14 50 9 8 9 .20 4 1 3 — — 2 1 18 5 3 5 3 3 — 4 21 4 18 7 6 15 5 2 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 — TOTAL ^ ' ^Registered On The Beacfr SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 12 B C 26 1 5 4 2 9 3 95 183 23 4 13 15 1 9 37 13: 123 36: 9 2 •— .'6 7 12 3 6 7 1 i — —2 2 1 ^•-7 38 — 3 42 3 — 45 28 78 17 8 — — 5 25 51 5 10 8 — 18 1 2 — 45 5 — 26 25 21 -r 5 19 3 — — 5 8 11 7 11 9 — -1- .. •-•rr20 11 13 6 1 7 -.--5 • — 12 A 6 80 20 73 ' 4 1 M 1 • Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ' Tampa Mobile . New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle •MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM Sh/pped Shipped CLASS C CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 A _ ' _ . __ 6 1 12 2 it 'L1 2 4 1 • 4 1 23 16 4 3' " ' _ — '^l —. . — — __ _ — 1 • •4 . K r: .9 —. — 3 2 — 3 — 1 I 1, ^ 4 ' 2 — 3 4 — —— ' •mmm • — 1 2 — " •* •'*— M M. — 1 TOTAL ' Registered On The B6dik SHIPPED ^ CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP. ' C AB 1 ,'4 A 3 1 B 4 4 1 V Ifl 1 2 3 . 1 66 19 8 93 42 4>152 • • 25 4 35 30 . 7 16 1 24 2 ' 27 4 3 2 40 16 111 12 55 59 6 23 11 3 1 4 1 17 7 8 3 1 4 — 15 2 _ 2 1 1 — 7 2 10 35 15 24 1 41 2 1 •2" 1 8 16 24 25 71 12 2 14 3 7 2 3 12 6 7 — 1 r 5 23 9 1 33 6 23 3 — 10 7 5 6 — 11 4 10 1 1 8 >,^-5 — 12 7 18 19 4 1 29 3 7 3 — ,10 — 6 1 1 .l.:-l cmssA -MM ' —- z? 13 1 1 5 13 5 13 3 3 .1 V ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A GROUP * GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 8 1 1 2 2 47 8 16 57 4 2 22 12 11 — — 2 3 2 11 11 1 47 4 21 19 12 4 1 4 7 1 4 . 1 1 3 — 8 — _ 2 2 ' 1 3 1 17 3 18 1 4 4 6 2 9 1 23 1 4 — 6 8 3 3 2 2 3 ..._ 1 3 3 3 6 14 19 4 5 6 . 6 4 — 1 3 2 1 5 2 6 5 1 4 1 1 1 7 — 6 — 1 2 — — — 3 2 33 MM MM MM MM STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Savannah ....... Tampa ' ........ Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALV MM MM •• M. L MM' MM MM 1 1 MM MM .MM-' MM MM. MM MM MM MM MM- , MM MM MM Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 3 75 195 56 46 193 18 88 35 111 209 423 185 '• Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 __ 1 1 . 1 10 — 4 — 9 1 — — — — — — — — 1 — M 1 1 'M — — 2 — — — —. — TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C _ 3 1 6 12 48 .3 > 4 12 56 24 10 — — — — B1 2 1 1 68 2 — 26 6 2 2 4 — 9 8 2 5 1 — 16 4 • •— .3 3 — M . M ' M ' M All 4 66 19 90 — 1 4 70 34 6 16 6 14 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP. 3 1 2 1 2 2 5 1 5 5 88 36 119 2 • i- •28 7 5 10 6 9 25 1 39 4 23 12 7 2 4 3 5 2 2 — 1 1 9 — 12 2 1 10 24 29 17 32 14 73 2 30 — 6 1 7 — 12 5 . 10 6 7 8 1 8 ll 7 17 4 " —' 14 5 10 3 5 1 1 .;4 —• 'MM'' •M. Registered C In The Beach TOTAL , Shipped Shipped Shipped Registered CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B : CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP i GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2^ 3 1 B C All 1 2 8 8 A 8 12 8 12 1 2 3 12 294 535 131 305 96 23 424 19 68 122 4 2 17 85 168 52 17 26 53 11 36 43 60 61 5 11 14 240 119 30 1 389 118 463 57 13 145 96 6 66 42 41 172 27 7 63 32 [ 336 279 105 308 .15 13^ . .H7 24 132 4 3 57 2 2 28 241 2 - 7 65 85 19 109> 150 211 864 211 28 89 161 ii :;"ii: 99 786 278 Ssi |1149 091 1103' 496 47 236 855 278 • & .4 i .i U. i I Shipped Shipped Registered Registered CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 _ 1 1 2 4 4 — •6 6 28 1 13 14 19 14 ' 36 — 3 1 4 1 7 4 2 8 23 3 2 19 6 12 25 18 5 12 1 — — — — 1 — 3 1 1 1 • _ — — 1 1 1 1 -— 1 .— — 1 1 — 8 4 . 2 fi 47 — 7 16 13 10 — 6 2 16 — 8 8 12 5 14 1 — — . — 4 4 1 2 — 8 2 — 1 8 11 3 6 2 . -4 ' — — 1 3 3 1 5 1 — ' 3 1 . 4 1 3 4 1 2 5 — 3 2 •— — 1 3 1 1 4 1 V f 1149 • i 1 1 \ �' r' • Uit SEAFARERS IPG Par* Fffit« LOG Ship Mail Hitting Target > Despite complicated itinerary problems, the SEAFARERS LOG'S direct-to-the-ship air-mail distribution system con­ tinues to function with a near-perfect record. A check of the LOGs airmailed during the-< • past three months revealed Seafarer -Ken Collins, took the that copies for only five ves­ trouble to write the LOG about the I I I ^ " * ' " ^ - ' SEA ANCMQ* HAFH S COMpljSATfNG tOS 5U»-D»¥IS10N WAn» POCttf Of «AfT (STAWUSEftS^ /vy'-— A RtSCU l»Nf ilNSttS* -V ' ' BOAWMNG lAOOBT • "*• . ... ^:. • • • . 'J •••••• •v.'^ Sequence photos show 32-seeond time interval from instant the celf-inflating life raft is tossed over the side to full inflation in the water. Above is a cut-away diagram of a 20-man raft. These rafts are of English manufacture by a subsidary of the Dunlop Rubber Company. British Gov't Proposes Rubber Rafts' Use On Deep Sea Ships ^ The use of inflatable liferafts aboard ships has been carried one step further with the British Ministry of Transport rec­ ommending their use aboard alt dry cargo ships engaged in long international voyages. The ministry's recommenda­ from their sinking boat. They were tion follows extensive testing adrift for 58 hours without suf­ sels were returned as undeliver- absence of mailings. A bundle of able. LOGs was immSiately airmails The scattered instances when to the ship at the addreu indicated, SlU-contracted vessels did not re­ and other mailings followed the ceive the copies forwarded to them ship at ports and dates the dele­ resulted from the following situa­ gate specified. Consequently, the tions: Suzanne averted a complete black­ • Where a ship was chartered out on Union news, although the out to another company (sometimes ship did miss some issues. other than an SIU company) or The Suzanne case points up the chartered to Military Sea Trans­ fact that when a ship is not on a portation Service, and regular run, SIU crewmembers • Where a* ship was in a'tramp can help out by air-mailing the trade and the operator maintained names of the agents and ports that he did not know far enough where they can be reached. The in advance where the vessel would LOGs can then be forwarded just be at a given time. as if the" ship was on a milk run. In instances such as these, it Is often not possible to get an accu­ rate mailing address for a vessel, and the LOGs have to be sent to company offices for forwarding. The problem is particularly diffi­ cult where MSTS runs are in­ volved, since it is virtually impos­ sible to get information on ships with military cargoes. In the ten years the air-mail dis­ tribution plan has been in effect, the LOG has constantly ferreted out the causes of non-deliveries. Over the years, this has gradually An SIU company may wind resulted in the near-perfection the up operating two 41,000-ton delivery system enjoys today. tankers now on order for Since Union policy requires that foreign-flag operation. They are maximum information be made available to SIU crewmembers at slated to be taken over and com­ sea, every effort is made to main­ pleted for American operation in tain a corrected itinerary for all order to qualify for Federai ship SIU ships. All contracted ship oper­ mortgage insurance. ators are called every two weeks The two vessels, now under con­ for ship's locations and mailing struction in an American yard, are addresses in their ports of call. being, built for the Kulukundis in­ LOG mailings are thus based on in­ terests, which has several US com­ formation which is care foully panies under SIU contract at the present time. The companies to checked out. which the ships will be assigned A typical instance where the LOG was undeliverable to a con­ have not yet been announced. tracts vessel involved the SS Estimated costs of construction Suzanne some months ago, when for each ship is ^12 million. The Bull Line chartered the ship to construction loan would cover MSTS for a round-the-world run. three-fourths of this under the ship The company was unable to supply mortgage act. The ships would mailing addresses, and the LOGs have a speed of 17 knots. could not be airmailed to the ves­ Application for the mortgage in­ sel. surance has already been filed with Fortunately, the ship's delegate. the Federal Maritime Board. SIU Co. In Line For 2 Big Tankers of ttie rafts on small British coast­ fering any discomfort. ing and fishing vessels involving a Of course, one of the main dis­ number of siiccessfui rescues. advantages of a rubber raft as com­ Tho British Ministry's action pared to a lifeboat, is that the raft came shwtly after the crew of the is normally boarded by first going President Adams, members of the into the water and then climbing SIU Pacific District, stressed the aboard, a severe handicap, espe­ need for liferafts on US ships as cially in cold weather, in that it an invaluable aid in rescue opera­ means a soaking for every survivor. tions. The Adams crew recently was involved in an attempted res­ cue of the crew of the Italian-flag Plastic Boats, Too? WASHINGTON—The Maritime ship Bonitas. Members .of this crew were on the verge of being brought Administration has ordered four aboard the Adams when their life­ experimental plastic lifeboats from boat was smashed. Twenty-two men Lane Lifebqat and Davit Corp. of Brooklyn. The resistance to cor­ were lost. The Adams deck gang wrote the rosion and elasticity claimed vfor Sailors Union of the Pacific, say­ plastic boats is said to cut main­ ing, that some of the 22 men might tenance and placement costs. Price have been saved if liferafts were of a single boat, capable of carry­ ing 40 passengers, is set at $12,827. available to throw over the side. If are successful, they would The inflatable UfdTafts utilized b* tests authorized as standard equip­ on the British ships differ consid­ ment. erably from the type of Uferaft that vraj carried on US merchant ships during World War II. Unlike the rigid structure of the old shipboard rafts, the inflatable type comes packed in a valise. The smaller A new effort to torpedo self-insured union welfare funds and bring them under in­ rafts can be handled by one man, the bigger by two. Each raft con­ surance company domination—at added cost and with a possible loss in benefits—^has^been tains a cylinder of compressed gas Uiunched by the Institute of Life Insurance in New York. The latest attack singles out •' ® — for inflation. 20 unions, including the SIU tion. It confirms predictions in the by it represented annual premium All that has to be done when the raft is put in use -is to pull the and three other marine un­ SEAFARERS'LOG, and by the SIU income to the companies of over release and toss the raft over the ions, as primd targets for exploita- in a brochure sent out last year to $33 million. all unions in the state, that the in­ Self-insured since it was estabside. The British manufacturer. surance companies were not giving iished in 1950, the Seafarers Wel­ Dunlop Rubber Cotnpany, claims up their attempt to outlaw self- fare Plan has saved an estimated it takes just 32 seconds for the raft insured funds so they could pick $110,000 annually in premiums that to inflate fully once the releasing up the business for themselves. would otherwise have gone to in­ gear is ti'ipped. The raft also has In 1956, the legality of such surance companies and yielded no a hand pump for keeping up infiafunds was reaffirmed when the return. This has meant more and tion in the event of air leaks and SIU won a ruling by NT Attorney broader welfare benefits for Sea­ plugs for repairing leaks and tears. TAMPA—Shipping almost General Jacob Ja^ts that self- farers and SIU families, as well as The ease of handling and rapidity standstill in this insured funds did not come under less red tape and restrictions. of launching of the rafts offers ad­ came to The fight to kill off self-insured vantages over conventional life­ port during the past period state licensing' requirements. At the hearings preceding the funds stemmed from the 1955 ac­ boats in that there is no problem and, from the schedule,' the next in launching on ships with a severe period should be about the same, attorney general's ruling, SIU tion of the National Maritime Un­ General Counsel Seymour W. Mil­ ion in questioning the legality of list and no concern about possible says Port Agent Tom Banning. There were no vessels paying off ler had noted pointedly that the hundreds of these plans in ex­ Januned gear or damage to the raft from bumping the side of the ship. or signing on during the past two only motivation of the insurance istence. Unable to get a ruling on In addition, the rubber boatr offers weeks. Only three, the Del Aires companies in attacking self-insured the issue, the NMU self-insured shelter, a tremendous advantage to (Delta), Raphael Semmes and the plans was that they "see several anyway before the decision was survivors If they have to wait any Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic), were hundred million dollars lying handed down two years ago. Ironi­ in. transit. ' There were no beefs. around and want to get hold of it.!' cally, the NMU fund, as well as length of time for a rescue. In one Instance reported from a Banning added, however, that if Underscoring this fact, when the those of the Marine Engineers Rritish fishjng vessel in 1957, crew- there is some kind of a break­ Insurance lobby petitioned State Beneficial • Association and tha members inflated the raft on deck, through in jobs, particularly in Superintendent of Insurance Julius Masters, Mates and Pilots, ar* loaded it up with supplies, pushed the deck and engine departments, A. Wikler to overturn the 1958 among those now sp^ifically under ruling; it, said the 20 funilst cited attack. it over the aide and stepped into'it the beach will be clean. -'I -^1 '•^1 Insurers Eye Union Benefit $ Tampa On Slow Bell J! I �SEAFARERS Fa«* Six Jnly la^ MSft LOC Curran Rewrites History, Distorts Engineers' Beef That Disowned Contract It Had (Continued from page 2) Ing of the US and his Inability to Signed Wins Added Benefits." The "lead" on the "Pilot" story repeat on past performances, Cur­ ran issued a statement that the stated: "Following the customary NMU would not tolerate union pattern ARA and MEBA wound up beefs that interfered with the their talks after conclusion of the schedule of the big ship, A day NMU negotiations . . ." Particu­ later, due to a manning beef with larly irksome to Curran, of course, Grace Line on the new Santa Rosa, is the fact that not only was the MEBA refused to sail her from the NMU pattern repudiated and then shipyard to New York. She sailed improved on by the engineers and late, with an NMU crew and non­ later even by the ARA, but also that the "me-too" reopener in the union engineers aboard. The NMU National Council NMU contract calls for a 60-day advance notice to the operators. thereupon authorized setting up an Curran has thus been caught |n officers division for mates and en­ his own mousetrap. gineers within the NMU. Curran The record on NMU's published was now formally established in distortions should also note that the same tactic was used in NMU the scab-herding business. . "news" on the Robm Line, Banner Contract Expiration Day Line, Rion and American Coal Simday, June 15, was contract beefs, to name a few. The dis­ expiration day for all three unions, tortion was so flagrant at one NMU, MEBA and ARA. NMU point in the American Coal beef— promptly settled and ARA fol­ when Curran claimed that NMU lowed suit a few hours later. had accepted and the SIU had re­ MEBA held out for substantially jected a specific proposal by AFLmore than the others, and activated CIO President George Meahy to a "no contract-no work" policy settle the coal beef early In 1957— that tied up shipping in all At­ that the Federation president lantic and Gulf Ports. called for a retraction in order to In the midst of the engineers' set the record straight. The oppo­ beef, the America airived on June site was true in that case, just as 18. With a delayed sailing a pos­ the LOG repdi^ed it. sibility, NMU went to work look­ ing for engineers. Since Curran could no longer "deliver" the MEBA, he offered an alternative: scabs. At the same time, with US Lines calling the shots, the opera­ tors, via the American Merchant Marine Institute, tried to panic MEBA into a settlement on their terms. (Continued from page 2) They threatened a lockout with a "sign on and sail or get off the convention a year ago that NMU ships" ultimatum to the engineers, actions showed NMU President Jo­ who responded by picketing the seph Curran to be "unfit" to serve America. (The "Pilot" nowhere on the Federation's Ethical Prac­ mentions "lockout" in-its accotint, tices Committee and as an AFLnor does it explain why the Amer­ CIO vice-president. The IBL's protest In 1957 was ica's NMU crew worked behind the over Curran's "stab in the back" picketline.) on the eve of the 1956 waterfront Scabs Aboard Ship election in the port of New York, By Friday, the 20tb. with the when Curran urged the dockers to America due tO: sail that PM, back the AFL-ousted ILA against NMU's scab engineers were aboard the IBL. the America. Now, however, with Spelling out the latest NMU the pressure on the operators due offense, IBL Secretary - Treasurer to a West Coast MEBA settlement E. L. Slaughter said the NMU's the day before, the operators of­ United Marine Division had res­ fered the West Coast pattern to ponded to a call from a tugboat the MEBA here. Firm in its de­ operator, the A. S. Wickstrom mands, MEBA now called for the Company, in the midst of an IBL West Coast pattern, plus parity on strike, and was furnishing scabs manning and welfare benefits with to man the company's boats. He the West Coast and concessions on noted that the company had pre­ key East Coast issues such as sev­ viously recognized the IBL tugerance pay in the event vessels men's union for several years. transferred foreign. Recently, after a brief halt in its Histofy will record that the en­ operations, it stai*ted using non­ , gineers settled their beef on the union crews. At that point. Slaughter added, basis of this package and that the America sailed three hours late IBL contacted the crews and was since the scabs had to be sneaked "making good headway until the off by a tug before MEBA men employer heard of it and imme­ diately fired two of the employees. would go oack. It was at this point that the ARA Of course this resulted in banners came back although it had signed being placed on the employer's job an agreement five days before on site and if . . . (NMU had) . i . NMU's terms. ARA now hollered stayed out of the picture, the whole "me-top," claiming its earlier pact affair could have been settled with­ out too much trouble." had not been ratified anyway. Some of the NMU-UMD mem­ A story in the "New York Herald bers even refused to cross the IBL Tribune" on June 24 pointedly plcketlines, he said, but the NMU noted this in the headline: "Radio Men To Get Pacts Based On En­ sent in a representative "to herd gineers.'' The same day, "The New them through the picketline. At York Times" said, "Radio Opera­ the present time the tugs are oper­ ating with strikebreakers under tors Renegotiate Pact / Ship Union the name of NMU-AFL-CIO," with three-man instead of five-man crews and at wage scales and con­ ditions "much lower than those of the IBL." Twice last spring, the NMU tug­ boat affiliate was slapped down in similar raiding attempts against the SIU's Harbor and Inland V/aterways Division and the Trans­ port jVorkers Union., . , . • •S? ' ,, -• ^ iBL Raps NMU Raid i t: wi: •. -l' • (•,,J- . 'ii •- ' v.. Portholes Are for All • r. 1, • -1 "•>' At y. . ^ '.V u: -i •Jb ' • T -yX'-. . The habit of clumping butts or trash out of portholes or over the side has two bod features. For one thing, it isn't what you wdufd caji good hbusekeeping. Aside from that, it is a definite safety hazard, particularly when ships are in port and somebody may be working over the side. If it's been a matter of h^it to flip dis­ cords out of the porthole, then in a moment of forgetfulness, the some act performed while the ship is at the dock con have unpleasant consequences. y • • •• y" »V;V*3' • :.l . ' 'yyyjXs'y "y'.y • fy. In this instance, as in mbny others, safety and good housekeeping go hand in hand. Use appropriate receptacles for butts and other trash and .$hort put y another-safety hazard in the process. 4?: '-y '^y i; yX-X X ' •• y •v*; 'x.-. "'••is-.-*' ' • ' r Tell it to the Iio®! \UK5HJ 1 yyy • - IS a f i » S'. 'I �Jidr It, 1958 SlU 60-Day Rule Eased SEAFARERS LOG Barbados Union Leader Visits Page Pursers Launch Severance Pay Plan MOBILE—SIU thipping The first US maritime union with a severance pay pro­ rules have been amended to gram, the SlU-affiliated Staff Officers Association launched allow seamen who have to leava a vessel under the 60-day its pioneering benefit last week with a payment of $1,075 to rula in the contract to stay on the a veteran SOA purser. •*-— ahip in some cases until it returns Based on a lump sum pay- private secretary for a New York to the port or area of original en­ ment equal to $100 a year for business man with world-wide ingagement. The action was taken pursers who leave the industry terests. here by the Seafarers Appeals after a minimum ten years of serv­ Board. ice, the first check went to" George The Union - shipowner panel Waldbusser. After ten and threevoted the change to avoid situa­ quarter years as a purser on US tions that might work a financial Lines , and Mooremac ships, Wald­ hardship on seamen affected by the busser quit the industry last Jan­ 60-day rule. The rules provide that uary 1. men with less than top class A Pays' $2,000 Maximum seniority may ship on a vessel for Benefits are prprated for parts one trip or 60 days, whichever is of every year after ten, up to a longer, but cannot collect trans­ WASHINGTON — Formal maximum of $2,000 for 20 or more portation when they get off. hearings on its subsidy appli-. years of service. Under the plan, Looking In on .SIU operations during a visit to the US, Frank L However, the amendment adds cations moved a step nearer 250 days of employment equals a Walcott, general secretary of the Barbados Workers Union in the provision that when a ship is year of service. SOA represents as the SlU-contracted Waterman on a coastwise voyage pnd is due Barbados, BWI, gets briefing on teletvpd system linking outports pursers on East and Gulf Coast Steamship Corp. met with Govern­ to^ return to the area of original with headquarters. LOO Editor Hero Brand (left) explbins use ment officials Wednesday to dis­ vessels. engagement, men leaving the ship of teletype network for speedy union communications. cuss ground rules and fix a date Pursers who retire from the in­ and under the 60-day rule* can remain for the hearings. dustry must be at least 40 years Theplace aboard until she returns to - the company is seeking operat­ old at the time. A key stipulation ing subsidies on original port or area. When men runs between of the plan is that a purser cannot With less than class A seniority are GuU ports, California and the Far draw the benefit until six months on an intercoastal or foreign voy­ after applying, to assure that the East westbound; the Gulf and the age and the vessel pays off at a decision is considered carefully. United Kingdom and Europe; the continental US port other than the Pacific Coast and the Far East; and The SOA severance pay plan was North port of engagement, but is sched­ ports and Europe. created in 1957, and is financed by It also Atlantic uled to return to that port within has asked authority to the employers in the same manner return eastbound tor ten days after arrival, the men from the Far SAN FRANCISCO—California labor unions have started as other maritime pension and wel­ may remain aboard until it strives East to Atlantic and Gulf ports. a statewide door-to-door campaign to defeat a "right-tofare plans. Service time for bene­ back. Waterman has a fleet of 27 cargo The revision is expected to ease work" proposal that will be on the ballot in November. Ths fits is counted from January 1, ships and its Pan-Atlantic sub­ 1947. transportation problems faced by bill would outlaw the union^ sidiary operates ten more. Worked Since 1943 men with class B or C seniority. shop and void over 90 percent of the labor-management con­ Earlier in the week, Waterman tracts. in the state. Waldbusser was a purser from announced sale of the Citrus The "work" bill was gotten on 1943 to 1958. After quitting the the ballot by a well-financed peti­ sea, he worked for a short while Packer, a C-2, to Gulf and South tion campaign. One columnist re­ in Waterman's Puerto Rico oper­ American Steamship of New Or­ ported that over a dollar a n^me ations, and to now employed as a leans. had been offered to get the neces­ sary 350,000 signatures on peti­ Close cooperation from topside tions. Times are tough on the MV Del Rio, according to the latest ship's is helping to make it a .pleasant • Listed on the ballot as "Proposi­ meeting report. Thoughout/ the trip on the Alcoa Pointer, writes tion 18" on "Employer-Employee past trip, tpr instance, the r^ort P. J. Carpovich. meeting chairman. Relations," the measure to designed •aid there were "nq. logs, li­ The captain apd chief mate have to force a compulsory open shop brary, no nothing." • Howiver it been doing all they can with the on workers in California. does mention that although there suggestions made by the ship's The powerful California State was nothing to report, "evqjrything safety meeting and are certainly Federation of Labor is spearhead­ was fine" among the crewmembers helping to keep the ship as safe ing an all-out fight on the proposal. as possible. aboard. Appeals are being directed both it « to union members and the public, pointing to the high standards and It's no longer a rumor; the com­ PHS Gets New Boss earnings enjoyed by California bination of chow and a good run workers, which contribute to the make life aboard state's , overall prosperity. The the. Jean LaFitte average weekly earnings of an in­ second to none. dustrial worker in the Golden Gate "There are a few State are $93.50. This Is compared boys aboard here to the $54.40 average in Mississippi, who were on the $55.75 in North Carolina and $65.35 dredges in Venein Florida, 'all "right-to-work" niela," reports States. Joseph Keames, WASHINGTON—The Sen­ steward depart- ate has unanimously con- Meanwhile, "work" law advoca­ ment delegate, firmed the appointment of tes in five states are reviving peti­ Kearnes "and they had a Arthur S. Flemming as the new tion drives to put their proposals All smiles, purser George Waldbusser (left) accepts severance pay on state ballots. In Washington, a Igt to talk about, especially how Secretary check for $1,075 from Burt Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. Staff Offi­ of Health, Education and they missed the food on there Welfare. In his new position, group of industrial leaders have cers Association. Check was first paid under SOA plan. Looking most of all." However with the Flemming will be setting policy started a "minute man" campaign on is William G. Mullins, vice-president, American Merchant Ma­ good chow served on this ship governing the US Public Health using industry representatives on rine Institute. a "voluntary" basis to go out and added to the salt air and Japan, Service. get ten signatures a day for ten they all agree you can't beat this ' A veteran of Government Service days. Unions have filed unfair •hip. as far back as 19^, the new Cab­ labor practice charges against sev­ » ^ » inet secretary has been a member eral big employers for coercing Welfare Services Department of the Cirtl Service Commission, workers into signing. The trade union movement drew support from an unexp^ted source representatives at headquarters the first Hoover Commission on Anti-union groups in Ohio adver­ last month, from none other than J. Paul Getty, reputedly the richest yrish to express Government Reorganization and tised in four cqllege newspapers to man in the world. their thanks ' to was chairman of the Atomic En­ get students to work as solicitors, A widely-reprinted excerpt from the June issue of "True Magazine" tllchard DarvlUe, ergy Commission on Personnel during the summer at average sala­ makes Getty look like a regular pal of the working man. Said Getty: Management. •hip's delegate, ries of $100 per week. Similar peti­ "I am a 'union man' myself. I don't carry a unjon card or pay dues gnd to the rest of In 1951, he was named assistant tion drives in Colorado and Kansas to any local, but I do believe in unions and I believe that free, honest to the Director of Defense Mobil­ have produced enough signatures the crew of the ization to handle manpower prob­ to get a bill on the ballot this fall, labor unions are our greatest guarantees of continuing prosperity and BS Jefferson Ci^ lems, and in 1953, wa^ appointed but the signatures are stili being our strongest bulwark against social or economic totalitarianism. yictory for their "True, some unions and union officials abuse their power ... On director of ODM. He retained qhecked. fast action and that position until February, 1957, The united forces of the Mon­ the other hand, some businessmen abuse their power, too. Some are fine cooperation when he returned to his duties as tana Farmers Union and lahof unethical or even downright crooks. Simply because -'some' are this In reporting acclpresident of Ohio Wesleyan, a groups succeeded this year in side­ or that doesn't mean the entire system of private' ownership should dents to three Methodist university. He will re­ tracking a petition drive by a nar­ be condemned . . , members of the crew. "Yet let a single union—or even a local—turn sour; and a loud alarm The report was one of the most main a member -of its hoard of row margin. The other bright spot detailed and complete yet turned directors while in his Cabinet post. in.,the picture is Louisiana, where is raised castigating all organized labor. It doesn't make sense . . You said it,^ pal. Now if you'll also tell the folks that one of the Flemming's predecessor, Marion the state senate killed ah attempt Into headquarters. ,It is through •uch' cooperatioh from the dele­ B. F61.«iom, had been Secretary of to'get another "work" law on the reasons for that bulging bank statement is the vast fieet of Gettygates and crews that the Union is Health, Education and Welfare books. Efforts by the SIU and other owned or operated runaway ships used to escape those American able to assist the membership to since 1955. He Is returning to AFL-Cip unions sparked the re­ standards and union conditions you mention, then they'll know just how you stand. private business in Rochester, NY. peal of one such law In 1956. the fullest degree. Waterman's Subsidy Bid Coming Up High-Cost Pitchmen Get 'Work' Bill On WC Ballot ' "'S I! Senate OK's Health Sec'y Getty Tells All... Almost •M -'I •^1 Ml �ywMlM SEAFARERS LOO fidr It. UN ' • . 'ii- ••Hr:'.. 'lia •' ! -• 'i' '*'' 1. ' r !'?•-K"-- ifl? P"" 'SI r- • "'"v.'/ Mate Elmor JohmoB, Tliltliv froBi another tor. irlei out bridre deiA of tibe tor A. G. Laun. Arondel fleet inelndeo flvo boats all told. Bailiinora At any hour, seven days a week, there's an SlU-HIWD tug on the move somewhere ^n Greater Baltimore harbor from the yqrietv of towboot operations under contract to the SlU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division. This selection of photos shows some of the men jsnd boats Involved in moving the heavy How of ships and coi go throu^ the Maryland port city. Hcirbdr In messhall on the A. O. Lann. cook H..WIn8low Qeft) and deckhand Henry C. Mnllins check Un^| Ion hooks. Deckhand Gemg0 Snbrick looks oil. "Seabiscnit" and Capt. D. L. Bhodes on Harbwr 'Towlnr's tor Sophia ezchuire fond looks. Tho V ;^^hla was underrolig' repairs at the tflne. Capt. Early J. Bosh, In wheelhonsa of tnr Atlantlor^ clTM or4er to tie np and Kearo at AOaiia# Transport doelb On tnr Sophia Qeft), mate James Pritehard lays down oaiiTai iMtinr for boat desk raUinr. At rirht, mate Charles pavfhw^ �€. Tug maintenance for Curtis Bar Towing is handled In its own shop, also covered br SIC-HIWD pact. H^e's mec&snic Walter Elinala en the- Jcfc. At Biker & WUteler doek, erewmea ef tke tmr Promoi stand br for word from •kipper. Piotored (I to r) are L. Mack, Bar Peale, Paul Pndoskle (In roller entranoewar) and B, MaohllnskL The Britannia (above, left) la also In B&W fleet. I ,iS| ^1 "11 • i| ill Deckhand Bichard Potter (left) takes up slack In line on the tug Arundel, while Danis Higgins, deck­ hand, looks on. Before and after vlewi show progress yt eonversloii Job on Harbor Toudng's newest aeqnlsltlon. Due to bo re* ^amed'the J. Edgar Stelgenwald, the "•-Ogohta Is pictured (above) with .Hioden pilothouse, deck and bumpers fore being ehanged over to steel ght). She was also emverted from earn to Diesel power. l: - uuv.v. ' ^ ' Awaiting night eall, mate Henrr A. Lee, deckhand Karl Olablch and engineer Dewer France take It oasr on deck of Atlantic Transport's tug Atlantic. �SEAVARERS Tm •r • -*- IN(»UIRING SEAFAKER QUESTION! What's your system for keeping cool In the summar?. BALTIMORE — Shipping reached a record high here, With 324 men assigned to per­ manent berths during the period, according to Earl Sheppard, port agent. The closest total to that flgtire in the past >18 months was last Kovember, when over 280 men ahipped out.. While the spurt was only temtrary, it helped thin out the regtration list, and will make it easier for men with fairly young eards to move out soon. There has been much greater yank-and-file participation at SIU meetings here for the past few pe­ New rotary shipping board at SUP Wilmington .hail, part of SUP's riods, Sheppard noted. He also cpastwido modernization program, is put to woHc. Among'first urged more members to take part Seafarers to register were George Little and Alex Alexandei-ian by nominating themselves for the (at left). Paper work behind the counter is handled by SUP Patrol­ posts of chairman, recording sec­ man Ray Murphy and SIU Part Agent Reed Humphries (right). retary and reading clerk at these meetings! Paying off in the port during the last period were the Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa): Dorothy, Edith, Mae, Car­ olyn (Bull); Charles Dunaif (Col­ onial); Baltore, Marore, Venore, Cubore, Santore (Marven); Robin When he was sixteen. Seafarer Frederick Carpenter went Kirk (Robin) and the Irenestar to sea, using his earnings to help'put his two sisters through (Traders). college. Now, as a result of ten years of seafaring—all of them Thirteen vessels signed on dur­ with the SIU — Carpenter ing the last two weeks. They were himself can begin the college This la the fourth article the Feltore, Baltore, Marore, Ven­ career he sacrificed to the a series on the 1958 winners ore, Santore, Cubore (Marven); of the SIU's 86,000 scholar­ Texmar, Pennmar, Marymar (Cal- needs of his family. ship awards. Carpenter started to Jihip in mar); WilUain Carruth (Penntrans); Irenestar (Traders) and the Alcoa 1945, after graduatbg froin Fbr- During his time as a Seafarer, Pennant (Alcoa). In-transit vessels tier High School in New Orleans, Carpenter read widely, and this, Included the Steel Artisan, Steel La., and became a Union member combined with his experience as a Flyer, Steel Surveyor (Isthmian); in 1946. However, illness and a Seafarer, helped him to decide on Robin Locksley (Mormac); CS Bal­ hitch in the Army kept him from a goal: teaching and guidance working steadily timore (Cities Service) and the De= until 1953, when counseling. Soto (Waterman). he shipped in the To this end, he plans to enroll deck department in Louisiana State University this on the Del Mar fall, taking a program that will Shorthaiided? lead to a degree in psychology. In (Mississippi). H .a crewmember quits while Since then he addition. Carpenter is interested fa a ship is in port, delegates, has worked writing, and hopes to use his vaca­ are asked to contact the hall steadily, ship­ tion time to work on a novel, immediately for a replace­ ping on the which is in the planning stages at ment. Fast action on their part Stony Creek, the moment. Carpenter will keep all Jobs aboard sbip Steel Age and. The 29-year-old Seafarer's moth­ filled at aU times and elimi­ more recently, the Cos Victory. er, Mrs. Cornelia B. Carpenter, Is nate the chance of the ship He is now at sea aboard the SS a registered nurse living in; Pensasailing shorthanded. cola, Florida. Claiborne. C LONG WAIT NEAR END, SEAFARER LSU-BOUND C-"" aat ir, i»5t' Showing Off New Board Baltimore Jobs Set A Record f.' • tOO^ YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH • TV Booms Sleep Pill Sales Many TV commercials advertising medicines are "dis­ tortions," a Rutgers University pharmacology professor recently charged. But whether some of the claims are "outright lies" or not, as Dr. Morton J. Rodman of Rutgers publicly stated, there is no doifbt they are getting people to buy a lot of the advertised products. Harry Winocur, manager of the pharmacy owned and operated by New York warehouse workers belonging to RWDSU's District 65, reports there is a noticeable In­ crease in self-medication, and in fact over-use, of three types of products heavily advertised on TV and radio. These are pain-relievers such as aspirin, BuffeVin and Anacin; digestants, like milk of magnesia, Bromo Seltzer and Bisodol, and preparations that are supposed to help you get to sleep. America has never been so "health-conscious," the president of one drug manufacturer, Carter Products, re­ ports. Sales of tranquilizers are increasing, he boasted, and more peopie are buying vitam^s too. Well, health-conscious, TV-viewing America is paying the drug industry a big price for the, hundreds of new products it develops each year, many of them slight vari­ ations of old products under new brand names. Most in­ dustries reported a drop in profits the fourth quarter of 1957 as the result of the recession.' But the drug industry bad a gain of 25 percent compared to a drop of 16 for all manufacturing industries. Bayer is now even plugging aspirin as a sleep aid in its TV commercials. Now a new-over-the-counter medi­ cine called "Medache'^ is being offered. This little pill ' contains a form of aspirin, some phenacitin (another pain Adolpb Demagpe,.deeki All ships Isidro AneeiUa, stewardi It 'gets should have air-conditioning but very hot in the galley, so I try to since they dont, find something, to 1 wear as few cOol me off. In olothes > as pos­ my free time I sible and take it sweat it out SMjr. I take plenty under an awning 02 salt tablets on deck, fishing and a Yew kinds peeasionally. e f refreshment ismnettmes I get when its svailthe urge to Jump able. overboard for a refreshing swim. Otherwise, I Just suffer. » . * ft Pasquale Demaroot plenty hot on the tnffnt room so I try to spend as much free time on deck. Its. pretty comfort­ able under the ventilators. Otherwise, X take it easy on my egt, listening to the radio. Wellesley/Last Breakout Ship, Due In Lay-Up ft ft ft Paul Tories, deeki You can't beat the heat but I get some relief from dunking my blanket in waier and keeping it around me. I also try to get to the "reefer" as often as possible when I'm off watch beoause that Per­ sian Gulf Is worse than a sweat bath even when Pm stripped down to shorts. WASHINGTON—Th» Gov­ ernment's massive breakout program, which saw 134 ships j>ulled out of the lay-up fleet, has come to an end. The Federal Maritingr Board last week recalled the charter on the SlU-manned Wellesley Victory, operated on Isthmian's Persian Gulf run for a year. The big breakout began late in 1253 follovving th# closing of tha Suez Canal. For a while shipping companies were faUing over each other in the rush to'get In line for Government charters. At one ' ft ft ft John Rivera, englnei I've gotten point, it got so intense that there used to the heat by now so I Just were very few usable Victorys left in the reserve fleet. sweat it out. I can get some The. rush: Gimtlnued even after relief by going the ^cahal vfas opened, and ships swimming over were needed to move a heavy load of farm surplus. The bottom fpU the side if tiie ship: is in port. out of the niafket last Augu^, and Boy, those trailer the ships started going back into ships sure are the boneyard in droves. The Wel­ hot The way lesley Victory was the last ship the 'oargo is broken out before the market stored cuts any droppisd. Many operators are vow­ circulation through the ship. It ing '^ever again" after having needs air-conditioning. taken a licking on charter fees. " reliever) and a form of tranquilizer, at a stiff price of $2.59 a package. If this one doesn't solve your problems, it wouldn't cost much more to see a doctor. This department previously has reported on the high prices charged for aspirin under different brand names. You can overpay as heavily for the sleep preparations now widely sold over the counter. Such preparations which you can buy without a prdscription actually are antihistamines which make some people feel drowsy, ^ Winocur points out. These Z "TL ^ ^ include such TV-advertised brands as Sominex, Nytol, Dormin and Sleep-Eze. All sell for about 12 capsules for $1. Just to show you how high a price the public pays for such products, the imion pharmacy carries a privatebrand antihistamine sleeping capsule of the same strength which it sells for 63 cents for 130 capsules. These cap­ sules actually cost one and one-quarter cents apiece at wholesale. Thus the publio pays a markup-'of 680 per cent for the advertised sleep ' products which retail at 12V$ cents apiece. If you've been buying tbese expensive brands, Winoc^ suggests you can save mOney by- asking your pharmacist what non-prescription sleep preparations he has similar to the overpriced advertised brands, but at a resonable charge. He'll appreciate that you rely on his professional. By Sidney Margollus Judgment more than that of some advertising agency^ But don't construe this as a recommendatiion to use these products. This is a discussion only of economic, not medi­ cal, values. • • , The digestants you see constantly advertised on TV have become big sellers too. Alka-Seltzer, one of the big sellers. Is simply aspirin in an effervescent form. Now the manufacturers of Bayer aspirin are bringing out "Fizrin" to compete with Alka-Seltzer. The active ingre-r dients in Fizrin are merely aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate and citric acid. As your grandmother can tell you, carbonated water or bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) also relieve indigestion, although frequent use of baking soda may not be medically desirable. In fact. Dr. Rodman considers that one of the greatest dangers of exaggerated TV advertising is that use of prod­ ucts claiming to relieve acid stomach or "tired blood" -may "lull a seriously sick person into a false sense of security an(!^ delay going to a doctor. TjUs may prevent early diagnosis of ulcers, cancer, tuberculosis or other ail­ ments which, if treated properly,-can be cured." TV commercials also have boosted purchases of various types of antiseptics, Winocur reports.. In mouthwashes, Lavoris is the big seller—at 89 cents a bottle. Here is another example of exaggerated markups for ordinary products. The basic ingredient of such antiseptic mouthv washes'is zinc chloride. Wholesalers sell private brand mouthwashes of this type to retailers at $2.50 a dozen, or 21 cents a bottle. Isodlne is another steeply-priced new antiseptic people ' are buying heavily. This is a form of iodine, but it doesn't -'sting because it doesn't, contain as much alcohol; But for ' this small boon, the ihanufacturer charges 75 cents for a hidf ounce. Ordiuaiy Iodine costs IS to 25 cents for a full ounce, . 3. .u �SEAFARERS iBlX 18^ 19M Tage Elevea LOG 'The Eyes Have It' Robin Payoff Under SIU Nets Lone Disputed Hour - NEW YORK—A striking example of what the return of SIU representation on Robin Line ships has meant in money and port time for SIU crewmembers has been reported by ^ill Hall, SIU assistant secretary--* treasurer. contract, and came in with several He noted how the Robin hundred disputed hours. Locksley, making her first trip with SIU certification, paid off here last week with one lone hour of disputed overtime. Hall com­ pared this with previous trips, when the Locksley was under NMU Officials of the Airline Stewards and Stewardesses Association have charged Trans World Airlines and other companies with international runs with "runaway" tactics in refusing to recognize the Associa­ tion as representatives of stew­ ardesses hired in-France. An As­ sociation spokesman said that the companies are hiring stewardesses in France at substandard wage scales but are denying the union recognition, holding that the mat­ ter would come under French juris­ diction. However the French Gov­ ernment has washed its hands of the matter, saying that TWA is an American company and American^contracted. .4* NY Primanr, Ten Others Coming Up With primary elections be­ ing run off in eleven states during the next month, Sea­ farers who can cast absentee votes should check the voting procedures for merchant seamen. These vary from state to state. New York, which holds its elec­ tion on August 16, does not permit absentee voting at all in the pri­ maries. Louisiana, going to the polls on July 29, doesn't allow ab­ sentee voting for seamen, but they can vote in person ten to two days before election day. The following is a list of the nine other states holding primaries, the dates, and their registration re­ quirements for absentee balloting: Arkansas (July 29), Missouri (Au­ gust 12) and Texas (August 26) do not require mail registration prior to election day; Idaho (August 12), Michigan (August 5), Mississippi (August 26), Tennessee (August 7), West Virginia (August 5) and Wy­ oming (August 19) all require reg­ istration. Some of these states consider ^ registration automatic with the re­ ceipt of a ballot and others have no specific registration period. Once again, the SIU has avail­ able a supp^ly of free-postage "Fed­ eral Post Card Applications" to facilitate >bsentee voting. These cards can be obtained at Union headquarters or from US shipping commisi^ioners, shipping compa­ nies, seamen's clpbs and from other . union sources in' all port cities. ,Voting procedures should be checked as quickly as possible. Seafarers at the rate of over 100 a week are taking ad­ vantage of the Union's newest welfare benefit — free eye­ glasses for those who need them. In the six weeks since the Welfare Plan added the eyeglass benefit to its already-broad program, more than 600 Seafarers have gotten the eye care they need at no cost to themselves. The'actual count was 624 early this week, and is probably over 700 by now. As in the past, the Seafarers Welfale Plan recognized a problem and moved quickly toward a solution. The big re­ sponse proves' the move a good one. •• J, • Another Milestone A few weeks ago^the SlU scored a major breakthrough against runaway-flag shipping, winning bargaining rights for crewmen on two Liberian-flag passenger ships operating out of Miami via a precedent-setting National Labor Rela­ tions Board election. Last week, the never-ending campaign by the SIU and its affiliates to provide union conditions and benefits for unorganized seamen produced still another im­ portant victory. Winding-up its strike in the nine-ship, non-union "Tomlinson fleet, the SIU Great Lakes District emerged with a firsttime contract providing top-notch conditions. Wages were brought up to Lakes SIU standards, vacations were vastly improved, and a tight job security clause including recogni­ tion for the union hiring hall was hammered into the agree­ ment. • . The Lakes' organizing triumph sets the foundation for further concentrated efforts in this key maritime area, with its huge job potential when the St. Lawrence Seaway goes into full operation next year. Bosses Take Cover .The cynical attitude of the nation's business groups on pending labor legislation proves again that the so-called en­ lightened business man is only a novelist's creation. Admit­ tedly, the labor movement is not keen on these bills, which would impose added restrictions on all unions under the pre­ tense of smoking out a few bad apples. Some provisions are worthwhile, however, even at that price. Management can't see things that way. It calls the whole package "defective," the defects being • those proposals to clamp down on anti-union activity by employers. The whole pitch bolls down to this: When the boss says he's interested in a decent union movement, he really means he's for strip­ ping unions of all their effectiveness. Anything short of that is "defective" in his view. 4* 4 Trucks drivers started delivering beer tn thirsty New Yorks again recently as 6,000 brewery em­ ployees voted to accept a new twoyear contract and end their 11-day walkout at five major breweries. The contract was signed just as many of the city's bars and distrib­ utors were reported running dry. The agreement provides wage in­ creases of $5 a week for inside workers for the first year, plus $4.75 for the second year. Truck drivers will receive increases of $4.05 and $3.25 for the two years. The strike had shut down Schlitz, liebmann, F & M Schaefer, Piel Brothers and Ruppert Breweries. ,444 A new "magic 80" clause has been added to the contract recent­ ly negotiated by the Commercial Telegraphers for its 30,000 mem­ bers employed by Western Union. Under this clause,,a member can retire at full pension as soon as his age and his number of years of service total 80. Thus, a worker with 25 years of service with WU can retire at age 55. 4 4 4 Members of the American News­ paper Guild have voted to accept a new two-year' contract ending their 38-day .strike against "The Philadalphia Inquirer." The 710 em­ ployees will receive wage increases from $3 to $5 a week for the first year, and $2 a week in the second year. The new minimum for writ­ ing reporters is $144.50 while desk men will receive $159 a week. The paper also agreerf to increase pay­ ments* to the pension fund by 1.1 percent of the total payroll. Last March, while under the' NMU contract, the crew of the Robin Kirk had to wait on board almost six hours while SIU repre­ sentatives went to hat with com­ pany officials to col ect 764 hohts of disputed time. The ship's offi­ cers had disputed the overtime, since the same jobs would have been routine work under the NMU agreement which previously cov­ ered the ship. The long wait was worth it, of course, as it .meant almost $1,500 in earned money for the crew. Similar tie-ups were reported from other Robin ships as they wfere • certified by the labor board and brought back under the SIU banner. In some cases, the amount of normal overtime on these ships ran as high as 1,100 hours. On the shipping side, meanwhile, activity has been very good. A num­ ber of jobs, especially in the stew­ ard department, were left on the board for several calls before find­ ing takers. As it was, 28 class C men landed jobs during the period. There were 21 payoffs, four signons and 17 in-transit vessels here In the last two weeks. One of the S'gn-ons was the Pa­ cific Carrier (ex-Rion), long fa­ miliar to SeafarerJ?tShe sn'led for Europe last week. (See story on Page 2.) Fire Wrecks Hawaii Hall HONOLULi;—A fire has de­ stroyed the recently-acquired joint SUP -MCS hall hera, forcing the two unions to tem­ porarily switch operations to Pier 8. The blaze completely engulfed the second story of the building at 51 South Nimitz Way, which housed the two SIU Pacific Dis­ trict unions. Although the ceiling and offices were burned out, James Dooley, stjP branch agent, said that all of the files and records, locked in steel cabinets and desks, were saved. No one was hurt. According to the fire department, tht fire was caused by a short circuit. The damage was covered by insurance. Both unions were accommodated at the Marine Firemen's halL near­ by for a few days, but the quarters became too cramped for all three organizations. As a result, the SUP and MCS moved into space rented from the Masters, Mates and Pilots at Pier 8, where APL's President Cleveland and President Wilson dock. The phone number remains the same, 502-777. With repairs already started on the burned-out old quarters, the Sailors and Cooks expect they may be moving back in the near future. Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses if - they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks reguiarly. Several Seafarets have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after* they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a'month is reported in most cases, causing considerable hmdship to the men involved. • •n . Jl iiii �-r.. SEAFAB^HS tOC Hit That Line.. SEAFARERS IN DRYOeCK soon. ex-Carib Queen cook, after a seriouS stomach opera­ Also convalescing in tht Staten Island drydock tion at the Baltimore PES.-Roll would especially are Charles R<aea, ez-Robln Goodfellow, who frac­ like to thank the SIU brothers who donated blood tured a couple tt* < — . for him. Also due to get out soon is Nighberf of ribs In a ship­ Straton, off the SS Del Ore, after the removal of board accident; cataracts. Recently admitted to the Baltimore oidtimer Ivan PHS with a back injury, Richard Sohl, ex-Steel Cummings, off Flyer, expresses his tbank<: to the ship's delegate the Seatrain and second mate for their assistance in getting Texas for a him to the hospitaL hernia operation, As a result of a checkup at the Frisco PHS, and Thomas MolArthur W, Brown,.ex-night cook and baker on.the ler, ex-Susanne, Citrus Packer, will probably undergo a vaiibbse r ecu per a ting vein operation. In the same hospital, Ana^cto PelMelanson Rosea from a hemor­ gado, of the Steel Chemist, is being treated for rhoid operation. Up in Beantown, Lawrence Melanson, ex-Gov­ yellow jaundice. George B. Little is in for a hernia ernment Camp, and Roy Johnson, off the Sea- operation. As always, th^ and all hospitalized brothers garden, are improving satisfactorily after both were treated for eye trouble at the Brighton marine welcome personal v(sits and mall from their friends and shipmates. hospital. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Elmer G. Brewer Reamer C. Grimes Arthur Fricka Jimmle Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank 8. Paylor . Joseph A. Weh* David G. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMCmX, MD. James M. Altman ' R<tbsrt litUeten Stokes Ayers Thaddens Lobad* Ben Bone ' Leuls Nelson Ernest K. Bryan William Oswinkla Arthur Cos Dennis Pierce Stephen Dlnkel JuUtu Prochownlk Wm. P. DrlscoU C. C. Register John Van Dyh Vincent J. RixxuU Oswald Ergle Joseph fteU Peder Espesetb Harry W. Sagarino-' Clarence Gardner Charles Shaw Gorman Glase Siehard G. Sohl R. P. Hannigan Nighbert Straton John Hawkins William WUcher Wm. A. Hendershot Albert Lee WiUlS BJorn Lerwick JEFFERSON HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Stanley Gelak • . SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Coopar USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY J. Alvares J. Barnes Recardo Barcelona L. BUxzaid 'Sea-Spray' -By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink Troy A. Cousins Gerald F. Graff Donald C. Foster Robert H. Hlch Ludolph Gallls Lyndon G. Wads USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis Boner EUjah C. Piatt WUUam C. Dowdy J^ls S. Parker Jamie M. HUda •••••••I I suppose now if supper is late you'll use this as an excuse," Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY ' I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-^ please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE. STATE...... 1 * TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subtcrlbar and hava a chaoga of addrait. pfaata fiva your forroar addrasa balow; ADDRESS CITY ....... >•.V«>.eae*eaeeeeeeeaeeaaaaeaeaeae*ee««eas«eei ZONE STATE g t S B B JuUo Colon Thomai Dalley L. A. Dewitt F. EacandeU Riifus Freeman Frederick FuUord Walter Hoepfner E. Jones F. Juneau fare Department ,tpok care of everything !for,m&;. ' . , The hospital we chose was Mso more than .satisfied Mth To the Editor: The SS Iberville came out of the Plan and the handling of lay-up May 19 and took nearly the benefits. Everyone at.lUif a full Tampa crew. There are a SIU hall in Baltimore Is won­ few outlanders from Baltimore, derful to thie seameh's wives. refugees from Ore and Calmar We all appreciate it. Gerald^e R. Maldpnadd . ships, among them Troy .Thomag S. r-. 3,; • • and Emit Gretsky. The Ship has a full load' of Backs Oiler 6T superfphosphate bound for Ko­ rea, with stops for bunkers at In Port Watches the Panama Canal andHonolulu. To the Editor: . We, the undersigned, agree with our Union brothers on the SS Suzanne concerning oilers standing sea watch in port with­ out the payment of overtime (LOG July 4, 1958). After all, the oilers on sea watches in port have -to take care of the plant and auxiliaries ar.d should get their overtime All letters to the editor for the same as FWTs, engineers, publication in the SEAFAR­ electricians and mates when ERS LOG must be signed by the urriter. Names will . cargo is being worked. Furthermore, we do believe be withheld upon request. that iCshould be a must in our Then we head'back for the West future contract negotiations. JCoast following a stop for bunk­ The two other oilera and three FWTs on ^ board the " Alcoa ers at Moji, Japan. Several of the Tampa men Roamer join me in signing this are anxiously awaiting the cross­ letter. Jnsto R. Velksqnes ing of tiie dateline, as they have' not been in the Pacific before. They are hoping it is in the'day­ M^eMustBe time so they can get a good look at the wire fence across the line. Stockholderg Too 1 hope they are not too disap­ To the Editor; We„Xead in a magazine how pointed. Tony S. Sosa is the steward, Cities Service made over a bil­ ably assisted by chief cook Dom­ lion dollars. Now we know why inic Ravosa and baker Charles our new chief mate is so helpful Baronne. That's the news for to the Mmpany. Anytime you see the chief now. mate for medic^ treatment you Pan! B. Gladden, Sr. not only get s^ growl but he Ship's repdHer tries to find some fault or chase • t t you out of his room. If you go Baltimore PHS up to him and ask for an aspirin or band-aid he growls at ydii is Rated 'Tops' and says ..we're using too many To the Editor: of theiii anyway. That's part of 1 have just spent the last nine life here on the Cities Service weeks in the USPHS hospital at Miami BalUmore and. wish to express The mate is also a very con­ my thanks to pur SIU welfare siderate fellow. He let one man representative for the fine way who felt sick have a whole hour I was treated while there. and a half off to rest, and then He visited me and the other probably only because the cap­ 29'members there twice a week was there. It seemed the and did everything possible to tain man had sunstrokii (the captain help us in every way. Some of said so right away when he saw the boys needed blood, but did him), so at 10:30 AM the mate not even have to ask for it. He told bosun to let the man rest in personally took care of every­ his room until noon. thing in fine SIU style., You can see he's very consid* 1 also wish to thank thtf^oc- erate. A( the rate he's going tors "and nurses for the fine he'll put the company in the $2 treatment at the Baltimore hos­ class. Then maybe well pital, and I think 1 can speak for billion all g^t a the Pther SIU men there! such on it. sweater with • big "C" as oldtlmers Pat Dri^oli, Clar­ John J. Lefea ence Gardner and all the others. Ship's Delegate I have heard that seamen were 4; 3-- ft not treated so well in USPHS hospitals, but this ceftainly does Spreads Word -not apply at Baltimore. On Union Bar James A. Bay To the Editor: I am writing this to pass along to fellow Seafarers the informa­ Wife Hans SIU tion that the Blue Room Taverh, BenefiiSg Help at 4507 Harrisburg Boulevard, To the Editor: in Houston, is under new man­ 1 am writing this to thank the agement, and is being operated SIU Welfare Department for as a 100% union bar. the benefits we got when our The manager, "Chuck" Norson. Alexander was born, and rls, is a swell guy, and is very, also when I was in the hospital cordiid to seamen. It might be before that. noted that he operates the only Many thanks also to SIU offi­ union bar within several blocks cials in the port of Philadelphia of the SIU hall and deserves for the help and consideration the patronage of union mem­ they provided when my husband bers. ^ was at sea. My husband, Alex There' are already several Benzuk, is aboard the Carolyn. members of the SIU who fre­ Mrs. Miriam Benznk quent the place and we would appreciate copies of the LOG being sent there so thht Sea­ Welfara Wvlce farers who aire ashore after A Real Comfort hours can obtain them and catch up on the latest news. To the Editor: I haye to write you and tell Joseph M. Worsley you that the SIU WeUKre Plan fEd. note: LOGs wiU be for­ is the best My son had to have warded there regularly in ac­ an pperaUtm and the SIU Wel­ cord loitb your request.! Hating Feiiowa ' A routine checkup at the SlU clinic in Brooklyn after, paying off the Massmar in Baltimore, proved to be a time and money saver for John Basko. After the clinic's com­ plete examination, F^d discovered he had a hernia that needed treatii^ent. Now, after a successful operation at the Staten Island Hospitalized off and on since August, 1957, "on hospital, he is recuperating without compli­ cations, and expects to be back on the job the road to recovery" is the word'on Joseph R9II, USPHS HOSPTTAI. BOSTON, MASS. Joseph H. Blbeau Kenneth A. XASOM L. J. CampbeU L. C. Mdaaaon Thomas J. DriacoU Carter V. Myers Charles Dwyer Lyie W. wnUamson Gilbert G. Edwards Walter X. Bilsors Roy K. Johnston USPHS HosprrAL. GALVESTON. TEXAS iSliSiM N.' R. Pettersan M. Potlradla & Rivera C. Song G. Slvertsen <Hav Seim P. St. Maria W. Shliapin Ray K. Schrum J. R. MUler R. Spiteri Harvey Morris S. TrzcinSkI R. S. Nandkediwar Ramon Varela Carl M. Olfon - Jos« HBdrignes RANCHO LAPUERTA TECATE, CALIF. C. J. Neumaier USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY l«wis R. Aklna Thomas Isaksen Manuel Antonana Claude B. Jessup— Eladlo Aris Woodrow Johnson Fortnnato Baconio Ludwig Krlstiansen Joseph Bass Kenneth Lewis Melvin W, bass Archibald McGulgan Frank Benulck Warren J. Mclntyrs J. V. Blssonet H. C. Mclssac Jaiues F. Clarke Leo Maimaugh Juan Denopra Albert MartlnelU John J. DriacoU Joaquin Miniz Michael Flood W. P. O'Dea Friedof O. FondUa C. OsinsU Fabin Furmanek George G.-Phifer Odis L. Gihba Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GlUard G. E- Shumeker Bart E. Guranlck Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen John Westffil Clarence Hawkins Pon P. Wing Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Alton BeU Timothy Lesa John Bigwood W. A. G, Marjenhoff Tim Brown Anthony Martin Vincente Cortes Joe Mendoza Horace Curry ' Phillip Mendoza R. B. Dearman Albert MitcheU George W. Flint James T. Moor# Henry Fey William Nelaon Benjamin Foster Dominic J. Newell James Gllsson Jsck Peralta Wayne Harris Jerry PoiitlS Jolui Hrolenok ' James tanearer James Hudson WlUiain Simmons Benjamin Hugglns Joseph Simms Ramon Irlzairy Thomaa Stevens Jasper U. Jones Joseph W. Stocker Royal A. King Gerald L. Thaxtoa Edward G. Knapp Morton Trehern Antoine Landry James E. Ward Leo Lang George Williams VA HOSPITAL CORAL GABLES. FLA. Berlin Saunders VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND, MASS. Daniel Fltzpatrlck USPHS HOSPITAL • FT. WORTH. TEXAS J. R. Alsobrook Harold J. Pancost Lawrence Anderson August J. Panepintu Robert Ingram George Peteusky a LedweU Jr. Paul W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer VA HOSPTTAL HOUSTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charlei Burton VA HOSPITAL ^ KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GiU JCmN SEALY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS James R. Hodges — VA HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Thomas W. KUUon VA HOSPITAL BUTLER, PA. James F, Markel USPHS HOSPITAL . WINDMILL FOINTX DETROIT. Mica Xugens Rosdco USPHS HOSPITAL S.UM JRANCISCO, CALIF., Joseph a Mzger James X. Heeks Artim W. Brown Junior L. Moagrjol JosS E. Comns J. S. Oltymo Ana^o Delgatfo Arthur J. flying George B. Uttlo H. J. Schrainer r, B. McCoUhutr Johnnir Simon Letters To The Editor • >1 •I �-•• 2 i^r IS, 195S SEAFA Risks MONARCH OR THI tlAt (W«fpf man), Juna IS-^halrman, J. Bataii Sesretiry, L. Maara. Telcfram aent to headquarters requesting MEBA strike Info. Ship's fund S23.a6. To see about time off on coastwise ships 50/90 each port. Need new matiresses. Observe quiet in passage­ ways. Doors to be ' closed in port. Washing machine to be repaired. Washing maobina t« ba-^wactad and added to repair list. Discussion safety conditions, improvements and main­ taining of same. LOG > - '^-- .;*^j.^=r'rr-^ ^'2'/.-^ *^55*, •; ..y / p«ff« niriyfei' Bueiiids Aires Dockers Fete SIV Crew CHARLBS DUNAIF (Orion), Juna IS—Chairman, T. Smith; Secretary, J, Hartman. Disputed ot to be turned in to patrolman upon arrival Bait. No launch service. Port time, launch service, sougeeing room, recreation beefs. Delegates to discuss beefs with patrolman. BALTORS (Ore), Jvna 34—Chair­ man, O. Clncorc/, Secy, J. Talbot. No cool water for showers. Ship's fund $3.60. Keep washing machine clean: keep feet oR chairs. STEEL SURVETOR (Isthm!^), .'ore 22—Chairman, J. Floyd; Secretary, F. Shala. No beefs. I^ip's fund $99.96. Some disputed ot and delayed sailing. Jilembers requested to write Sena­ tor Magnuaon to protest against pass-' NEVA WEST (Bloomflaid), June —Chairman, C. Caruso; Secretary, W. Geis. Captain to put out draws. Ship's fund $26.96. Motion to authorize headquarters to purchase property for old seamen's home and also, to be used as recreation center for sea­ men and families. New delegate elected. Motion to purchase camera for reporter from arrival pool. Vote of thanks to steward dept. f OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), June 15 — Chairman, J. O'Rourkc; Secretary, R. Suiiy. Ship's fund $12.40. Some disputed ot. Few minor beefs. Oiler left in hospital in Norfolk. Motion to alternate meet­ ings—one at. night and one in after­ noon. Beef about no hot v/ater in urn for tea. Request more night lunch. Messroom to be kept clean. ing of Sect. 9. Bin S-377B. Report ac­ cepted. Need rtew iwashing machine. Delegate to confer with mate about men Inconvenienced ' while ship in Yokohama being strapped. PRODUCER (Pann~ Shipping), June 22—Chairman, W. Smith; Secy, L. Brown. Some logs—to be t^cn up with patrolman. Now delegati; elect­ ed. Need new mattresse^. Night lunch not to meat. Order fresh frozen fruits. •' •••r . ALCOA. PATRIOT (Alcoa),.. June 1 —Chairman, W. Snelt; Secretai'y; J. McLaughlin. New. delegatefe elected. , ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa)^ %nc 15 —Chairman; W. 'Catneron; SOiretary, M. Hawaii. Ship's fund $43. Re­ quest dliTerent brand of coffee. Re­ quest n<K- to "chip' inside - inidshlp housing after-6. phn.: ' MARORE (AflaiYsh),.Juna TJi^halrman, B. FIrnorIz; Secretary. C. Parker. Few minor beefs. Few hours disputed ot. Return cups to pantry. Pantry end recreation room to be kept cleaner. DEL MAR (Miss.), June 1—Chalrmsn, R. Stoush, Jr.; Seeretsry, C. Dowilng. Clean payoff. All hands to try for lifeboat Uckbts. Drinking to be done in rooms not lounges. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate elected. Cooperation urged In assisting safe­ ty delegates, JEAN LAFITTE (WatermBn)^ June 33—Chairman, A. Ellis; Secretary, S. Joseph. Excess cigarettes to be turned- in before arrival Iff Japan. Ship is dirty, mate refuses to wash down. Thanks to AMML for supplying books and magazines. Ship's fund $21. Baker missed ghip—replacement obtained. Reports accepted. Ship­ mates of offender Judge disposition of fines. Pick up , repair list. All rooms need painting. Watches to make coffee, wash cups and keep pantry clean. Messmen to wear Jackets when serving. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 14 —Chairman, S. Tolech; gecretary, J. Brasfield. Poor launoh service in Is­ tanbul. Unable to get draw. Sliip's fund $1.75. Leave forward door open, starbboard side to circulate air. Dele­ gate only to open mail from head­ quarters to delegate. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), June 22 —Chairman, E. Moyd; Secretary, P. Blalack. Form letters sent to Sen. Magnuson protesting propostcd Sec. 9 of BUI S-3778. Stay out of foc'sles while occupants are out. New men to clear immigration soon as possible in crew's mess. One man failed to Join ship in NO. Check all room al­ lowance. Air -conditioning not func­ tioning properly. MASSMAR (Calmar), June 7— Charman, P. Fox; Secretary, A. DeForest. Repair list- requested. Wiper missed ship—^luggage pilt off at Seattje. Some disputed ot. Discus­ sion about leaving logs in messroom for all to read rather than distribute to delegates. Decided to give dele­ gates one copy each. Various re­ pairs suggested. Vote of thanks to Sparks for daily news sheet. Diffi­ culty in replacing electric bulbs—to be" taken up with patrolman. Request more variety in salads. GOVERNMENt CA^AP (Cities Serv­ ice), June 24—Chairman, C. Young; Secretary, J. Knight. Port time in Savannah collected, to be paid next payoff. One man missed ship. ' Re­ port accepted. To protest action being taken against man who missed ship. See patrolman about wind chutes, screens and firing deck maint. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 31—Chairman, R. Brown; Secrotery J. Mozden. - Discussion on delayed allotment Checks—tgken up with SIU welfare. Two men missed ship. Fol­ low-up on - ropair-llst unsatisfactory to crew. Beadinff material purchased with -ship's fnnd as. Ship's fund $12. Vote. of. tlianka . ta resigning delegate for Job well dpne. New delegate elected. Cots to be tiirned and ro-issued to crew. I In. inventoried am ALCOA 'PEGASUS (Alcoa), June 15 —Chairman, R. Swayne; Secretary, 'S. Evanchuck. Everything in good order —clean trip. Few hours disputed ot. Motion that new ot rates be' estab­ lished same basis as eng. agreement —i.e. two rates. Slop chest to bo checked by patrolman and brought up to standard—supply aU necessary gear for long voyages. M/V DEL SOL 14—Chairman, D. O. Hayne. Books fund $15. Report Beaiiregard Goes Ail-Out OnRaaBill (MIstlSilppI), June Ramsey; Secretary pui-chased. Ship's accepted. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June 21—Chairman, C. Taylor; Secretary, J. Bidzliya. Ship to be sprayed for roaches. Beef about ch. mate—to be squared aw,ay at pay off. Some dis­ puted ot. Need - exterminator for roaches. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June $—Chairman, K, Thomas; Secretary, F. Omega. Good crew—good cooperaticff. Ship's fund S68.74. Disputed ot about restriction to ship in Sura­ baya. One member left in Saigon due to illness—rejoined at Singapore —flown to US from Penang. Motion to adopt resolution to relax one day stiuplation welfare benefits. Negotia­ ting committee be instructed re: oilers' work due to. amount of differ­ ence of ot between fireman and oUer for weekend lost to oUers. Discussion about forthcoming contract and ; wages; permits and aliens. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done. Motion that six hour day be put into effect for men doing extreme labor in tropical climate and engine room. Arrival-pool for Boston. CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 1$— Chairman, W. Lawton; Secretary,- S. Zygarowskl. One man ill. Ship's fund $2.73. Some disputed ot. One man joined ship In Yokohama, ' New library to be put aboard next trip. LOGS not being delivered in Pusan. S6e mate about different brand of cigarettes. New . Jocks to be put on bathroom doors and new keys ob­ tained. M.V. DEL Rio (Delta), June 15— Chairman, K. WInsley; Secretary, L. Morsette. Ship/s : fund $53_ ,• New delegate elected. No LOGs, no library books. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Juno 15 —Chairman, R. Adamson; Secretary, A. Maldonado. Ship's fund $20.83:^ donations to bo made at payoff. Re­ ports accepted, Motion to have) dept. heads and. delegates only attend safe­ ty meetings—crew to be ei^cused. Need spray guns and DDI' or aerosol bombs for insects in foreign ports. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saatrain), June 24—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secretary, F. Flanagan. Crew to re­ port to ship one hour before sailing time. Messman who left ship not paid off by captain but told to pick up money in company office. To be referred to patrolman. Telephone to be installed near guard house in Texas City. Sliip's fund $27.46. Mo­ tion to investigate resolution of crew of SS FAIRPORT. Need larger fans in foc'sles. Fruits are of inferior quality. Sandwiches should not con­ stitute main course on menu. Lettucd not washed properly. Swab water not to be emptied in sink. Laundry room & foc'sles to be sougeed. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), May 22— (meeting officers not listed). Out­ siders not to touch food in messhall or pantry. Man will bo reported if he fails to return to ship m Calcutta. Ship's fund $15. Few hours disputed ot. One man left in Madras for medical care. Request no second disheg be made. Meat to be left In thaw box; rice to be served twice dally; STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Juno $—(Meeting officers not listed). Bosun and chief cook, taken off at Singapore because of Illness. Cook to be flown to States and bosun to rejoin ship at Colombo. Some disputed ot.. Chief cook's work to be done by galley staff. KYSKA (Wafarman), June 15—Chair­ man, R. Master; Secretary, J. Singer. Np allotments as yet. Port payoff re­ quested If off articles for ten' days uiv tuure. New delegate and reporter elected. Melons not received In States-rOut of 'Season. New sanitary line» to be InstiOled.- Vote of thanks to delegates and former delagates. • ••VTA r-vcy >'• %nr-» Playing host to their friends, the visiting 'Norteamericanos" on the ' Del Rio, stevedores in Buenos Aires (grouped above] staged a barbecue as a goodwill gesture in honor of the crew. Although the ship's cook was called in for an assist (top, left), the stevedores provided all the food and drink. One of the longshore bosses, Leon (top, right), served as "wine steward" while SIU crewmen, including Keith "Honolulu" Winslee, electrician ,(at right), (oined in the fun. Ship's delegate Morris King took the photos. Keeping in Tonch WITH SIU OLDTIMERS Sparing no effort in their fight against discriminatory practices provided for by the railroad relief hill still before Con* grass, crewmemhers of the Beaure­ gard accounted for some 300 let­ ters of protest against the measure. The task was simplified when the crew drafted a letter and had it printed for everyone's signature. Doing the job up right, the crew not only dispatched letters on its own behalf, hut also about 250 others from stevedores, truck driv­ ers, garage wcykers, office workeri and others at Port Newark and Houston who would likewise be af­ fected by any cutback in coastal shipping. Protest Section 5 Their "vigorous protest" = %as noted to section 5 of the bill which "is shaped up to stifle fair com­ petition with the railroads by such water-borne freight carriers, as Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corpora­ tion and Seatrain Lines, Inc., thai companies which afford to us and our families our livelihood. , "It tends to give outright to thai railroads the undisputed power to reduce rates, with legal sanction^ to prohibitively low figures, there^ by enabling them (the railroads),) with their far greater resources, to strangle the water-borne carrierg on domestic trade routes." Job Security Threat The letter added: "Also very se-i riously to be considered would bo . Ihe inestimable damage to the na­ tional defense should the railroads be given . . . (a) . . . free hand toi slash rates at will and with shock­ ing unfairness >have in their hands this deadly instrument for putting our companies, our sole means of livelihood, out of business and off the sea." One Seafarer who must be happy to know that the SS Florida is going to come under an SIU agreement once again after going "runaway" in 1955, is Seafarer Jose Garcia Rivero of Key West, Florida. Rivero was a steady crewmember on which he enjoys very much. the Florida from 1937 until Most of Rivero'g old shipmates his retirement on an SIU disabil­ are gone now, but he does manage ity-pension in 1952. Except for the to keep in touch with the few still war years when she was used as a around who also live in Key West. transport, the ship has plied the He is the proud grandfather of two waters between Miami and Havana, boys, the children of his only child. takiifg passengers to the southern pleasure spots, since 190^ She is operated by the Penin^ar and Occidental SS Cb. Rivero first started to sail in 1907 when he was 17 years old, first as a cook and later as a waiter. He joined the SIU at its founding in 1938, while on the Florida in Miami. From then on List Details in it was smooth and steady sailing, On the beach for six years, Riv­ Cables To Union ero lives with his wife at 707 When notifying headquarters Southard St. jn Key West, where by cable or wireless that a Sea­ he first started shipping. He's not farer has paid off in a foreign too active now but spends most of port because of injury or illness, his time on the front porch, read­ ships' delegates should include ing and listening to baseball games the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he Is being treated. The response of ships' ccews to the Union's request for these Seoforor Jose Garcia Rivero notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of and his wife relax on the front the above information has been porch of their Key West included. Be sure to list all of home where Rivero is taking this data so that the SIU. (C^n life easy on a $150-a-month act as promptly as possible. disability-pension. 'At ) .vl| .-'•ii �-••i^"-,'.^- J-..;- ":• '. •- S SEAFAkmiti t^&c Reunions Spark Wacosta Voyage It was homecoming in reverse when the Wacosta got* to Europe ibis trip. The oecadon was an especially happy one for at least two SIU eremnembers,; and their good for^e helped make the voyage a pleasant one all arOxmd. First stop along the line' was ,L.a Pallice, France, where crew messman Chris Kera- georgiou was able to get together with his mother for the first time in ten years. Mrs. Kerageorgion came over from . Marseilles to visit her son, and things were arranged so that they were able to be to­ gether for several days until the ship left. Later, Ralph Deenayer, DM, was reunited with his young daughter in Bremen, Germany, while the Wacosta stopped off there. Deenayer's daughter lives in Germany and hadn't seen her dad for some time. The prospects and happy re­ sults of both reunions livened the trip for the rest of this crew, who are mostly Mobilian,': and family men themselves. Rotterdam was also on the Wa­ costa itinerary and, with the vari­ ous French and German ports vis­ ited, proved as popular as ever. Seafarer William Calefato re­ ported. An old hand at picture-taking for the LOG, Calefato noted that photo work aboard ship is always a little difficult due to the vibra­ tions, etc.. but he stUl managed to inake the most of his chances. All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG mtgst be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Reunited after fen years, Seafarer Chris Kerageorgiou (left) and mpther have supper together aboard the Wacosta in La Pallice, France. Mrs. Kerageorgiou made trip from Marseilles, where she lives, to visit with her son while the ship wds in port. Shipmate Steve Petrantes, saloon messman, looks on. BALimOBS me m. 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To the Editor: Jugt a short letter to let you know that I enjoy reading and receiving the SEAFARERS LOG, which you've lieen send­ ing to me at general deliveiy. I now have a permanent address since moving to Long Beach some four months ago. I also enjoy reading of my former shipmates and true brothers of the sea, such as Bill Letters To The Editor SIU, A&6 District Second reunion of the trip enabled Ralph Deenayer to visit his daughter in Bremen, Germany, after ship docked. Offers Tribute Te SIU Beeune Great Lokes Distrid The Sailor . By CARL M. McDANIEL. A tailor stands watch on a storm-tossed sea And marvels at nature'^ violent tnajesty; His spirit uplifted by the winds high woil. Seasoned by tempest, he does not quail Canadian District HAUFAB. NB > White-capped waves crash over bow and stem. Green seas boil and in frenzy chum The sailor exults at nature's explosive display; All of the majesty of the elements, bis to surusy. With zig-zag streaks, the lightning flashes. With an angry roar, the thunder crashes. Nature's pyrotechnics, the skies rent and tear. Safe in his haven, the sailor has no fear. 128V4 HoIUs St. .. Phone 3-6911 034 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FOBT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. ontwia PfaonS; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNX 103 Durham St. . ^Jhrtario Phone; 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E BMpira 4-57X3 VICTORIA, BC Sim Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVEB, BC 298 Main St. Pacilie 3468 HONTBXAL SYDNEY, N8... 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6348 20 Elgin St. Phone; 848 THOROLD, Ontario 8S St. Davids St. CAnsI 7-3202 QUEBBC 44 Sault-an-Matdet OnabM Phone; 3-1869 SAINT JOHZI...„.m Fllneo wnusm St. NB OX 36431 BAGOTVILLK. Quehee. Clegg, Bill "Robbie" Robinson, Tommy Lanphear and Eddie Miller, Just a few of the men I could mention. Hats off also to the fine leadership of the great­ est seagoing union afloat I often recall some of the blows and typhoons I've been In, in waters around the globe, and how I never saw an SIU hosim send a man aloft or out on deck to tackle a job he wouldnt do himself. Best re­ gards and smooth satlfiig for­ ever. "Bostim" Bob Ladd 4, More On Easing Seatime Rule To the Editor: We, the crew of the Alcoa Roamer, would like to have the enclosed letter published in the LOG so our membership can read what we wrote to the SIU Welfare Department. We think it would he of Interest. The following Is the letter: "We, the crew of the Alcoa Roamer, would like to bring to the attention of the Welfare Plan trustees and the SIU mem- . bership the discussion at our last meeting about the seatime requirement for our welfare benefits. "We held an open discussion on the pros and cons of our seatime requirements and we feel that the seatime require­ ment of one day in 90 for the current year and 90 days in the past year should he relaxed. Wo feel this would give more leeway to a Seafarer who some­ time can't ship in 90 days or to men who ':ke more'than 90 days of vacation upon leaving ship. "We would like to offer our suggestion on this very impor­ tant matter. We all agrea that if a Seafarer is In good standing at the time of need and that If he had has one day in the last six months and 30 in the previ­ ous year be 'Should qualify, for welfareJienefits. We understand there are ' amarter heads than ours In our Union who work on these things, but we do hope somebody wljl take notice this letter and our ideas in planning benefits . for the fu­ ture." (The letter was signed by 28 crewmembers.) Joe Bourgeois ' * Ship's delegate (Ed. note; Letters on thii subject are still coming in from' ships not aware that a change from one day in. 90 to one day in six months went into effect June 1, 1958. A similar letter was sent in by Steel Scientist. See separate item on page 2, 4. 4i 4. ^ Planter Rated Good Union Ship To the Editor: The Alcoa Planter, formerly on the Alcoa bauxite run, has been under charter to the Cen­ tral Gulf Steamship Company since January 15, operating from New York to Karachi and several other ports in the Per­ sian Gulf. During the voyage, 15 pounds of shrimp were used as halt for fishing, hut only a few small fish have been caught by Broth­ ers J. Johnson, H. E. Mathes and Raymond Ulatowski. Brother Guy- Nealls also caught several snakes without using halt. Brother [shell took sick hefore we reached Karachi, was hospitalized there for eight days and then rode hack with us instead of going by plane. He eventually v/ent Into the marine hospital In Galveston, Since leaving Galveston, we have made a 21-day trip to Buenaventura, Colombia, which is a small port. Things were cheap there, and beer cost only about 12 cents a bottle In US money.' We all enjoyed a nice trip down and hack, then came to Houston to load up for an­ other voyage to Karachi. This will be about a two and a half month trip, then we will probably be hack on the bauxite run. The Planter Is In . good shape; a clean ship with a good Union crew.Zee Toung Ching Shlp'a reporter t. S. S- Frletchle Crew Earns Thank-You To the Editor: I would greatly appreciate your printing in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG our thanks to all the shipmates of William R. Parks, Jr., now aboard the SS Barbara Frletchle, for their kind expres­ sions of sympathy on the death of our grandfather. He died June 26 in Springfield. Masa. The family of'George Rauh acknowledgea with deep appre­ ciation their kind thought of flowera^on that occasion. Our sincere* thanks to all for their aympathy. * Mn. William Paihe, Jr. -1 �SEAFARERS LOC. 18, 1988 ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), JuiM IS no washing faciUtlea steward dept.j .Chairman, W. Camaron; Sacrotary, no fumlggtion. Need-14 more ckairii C. MarUn. Sblp'a'frad" S43. Requcat DDT biSndM; cleaning gedr. BMii not dllPe^ent brand of eoSae. BOsun and up to SIU standard, June 1—Chairman, R. Slmpklns; Seedock maintenance not ,to chip inatda ' rstary, D. Gardner. Reporter elected. midship bousing aftier '6 PM. Fund to be started. Delegate elected. FILTORE (Marvan), June S—Chalf Suggestion to keep outsiders from msn, A. tiovak; Seci-atary, J. Abrams. entering crew'a quarters. EndMvor to clear up rusty drinking and washing water. To take vote on CS MIAMI (CKIet Service), May 1— yearly ahipplng—one yqar long enough Chairman, A. Janes; Secretpry, J. to remain on board ship. Endeavor to Lefco. Some disputed ot. R^neat get tSO fine lifted for lateness. New air-condition shlp.> Vote of thanta to Relegate elected. Try to ration out brothers for. Job on coal beef. Twy to cuts of meat so that all get fair share. correct 'gSs & heat from fireroom -es­ caping tbrough open door. MICHAEL (Carrasf, June ID—Chair­ June I—Chairman, J. Lefco; Secre­ man, A. Antonlon; Secretary, A. Nash. tary, A. Janes.' Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Ship's fund Two men missed ship in Singaporetl2.47. Report accepted. Discussion replacements obtained. Ship's fund bn new mattresses, oldest one to' be to be started. One man hospitalized In Bahrein. Vote of thanks tb brothers for good Job on coal beef. Take bet­ ter care of cots. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good Job well done. Pare Fifteea Family Outing At SIU Haii WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has knocked out the short two-year statute ELIZABETH (Boll), June 28— Chairman, J. O'Nclil; Secretary, W. Janieh. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion-regarding cigarettes and food. .Food transferred from other ships to be checked by steward. WANG ARCHER (Marina Bulk), June 29—Chairman, K. Shaughnessy; Secretary, J. Sumpter. One man hospitalized In Aden. Place foimtaln on deck for stevedores. Collect sub­ stance for linen. Eliminate heavy fuel oil on deck for safety or sprinkle sand on deck. replaced first. Safety notfces to be read by all. Repair Ust to be made up by all dfpts. and submitted. OCEANSTAR' arHon), June •— Chairman, 8. Kellnot Secretary, R. Morrisette. Repairs not made. Ship's fund 818.50. Deck & engine dept. to take care of laundry: steward dept. recreation room. To hold safety meet­ ing ref working conditions aboard ship. Return cups and glasses to p.intry. Milk, ice cream and meats delivered unrefrigerated—milk dis­ posed of.ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), June 7— Chairman, P. Carpovich; Secretary, C. Wright. Screen doors to be repaired. Engine & steward dept. rooms to be painted. Ship's fund 828.17. Few hours disputed ot. Pantryman com­ mended for fine Job and cooperation.' •To notify headquarters of condition of use of suckers to remove grain cargo in Karachi: - also water being cut off In laundry. Submit repair lists. Endeavor to obtain laundry room for linen. Capt. and chief mate very cooperative re; all snggestiona made at safety meetings. MAIDEN CREEK (Wateripsn), June 21—Chairman, R. Jones; Secretary, J. F. Ballday. Ship's fund 811. New delegate and - treasurer elected. Ship's delegate to take care of all beefs referred to master. Dlscusalon on heater'not working properly. Vote of thanks to steward. PACIFIC STAR (Compass), June 28 —Chairman, J. Glenn; Secretary, J. Thibodeoux. Steward to get fresh mllfc and vegetables In Yugoslavia and improve night lunch. Repair list to be made up. Make Ust of articles needed in slop chest for next trip. THE CABINS (Texas City), June 15 —Chairman, Joe Atchlnsen; Secre­ tary, B. Rice. Awning to be obtained. Report accepted. Treasurer elected. Need food mixer. Ship to be fumi­ gated. , . CAROLYN (Bull), May 1—Chalr. man, V. Dindia; Secretary, C. Dioz. .No beefs; everything running smooth­ ly. Need new washing machine. Vote of thanks to stewards. Request chocolate ice rream next irlp. Nap­ kin holder to be ordered. June 12—Chairman, F. Fasaluck; Secretary, K. P. Goldman. Few PACIFIC WAVE (World Tramping), hours disputed ot. Health center one June 8—Chairman, J. Bowman; Sec­ year old. Report accepted. Less retary, J. PIcou. To make donation In passageways ^requested. to family of brother who was killed noise July 2—Chairman, F. Pasaiuck; Sec­ on board ship. Repair Ust turned in. retary, C. Diox. New messman to be Ship's fund 810. Disputed overtime. on serving and taking To see patrolman- to have repairs Instructed orders from crew during meal .hour. made and more food put on board. New delegate elected. Outsiders to Steward dept. bathroom near messhaU be kept out of passageways when fo be closed and secured. Wind meals are served. chutes to be taken care of. All hands to be sober at pay off. Need more LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory sanitary gear. More supplies to be Carriers), June 23—Chairman, P. ordered. Screens to be repaired. See Bush; Secretary, T. Lewiss. Some dis­ patrolman about dirty and rusty puted ot. Report accepted.' New water. delegate elected. Need hew mat­ new toasters and also want BEATRICE (Bull), June 22—Chair­ tresses.shellfish. Suggestion to start ship"s man, T. Tottl; Secretary, O. Bdyz. fund. Everything..,running smoothly. Reports accepted. Discussion on sani­ tary work—membership to cooperate. Stack repainted. Request new brand of cigarettes. WILD I/ANGER (Waterman) June S —Chairman, H. Starling; Secretary, CLAIBORNE (Waterman), Junr 15— A. F. Lesh. Ship's fund $23. Vote Chairman, F. Carpenter: Secretary, C. of thanks to radio operator. , Hopkins. Minor dispute settled. New June 29—Chairman, H. Starling; delegate elected. Several men to. see Secretary, R. McCance. Some dis­ patrolman on arrival in port. puted ot. Discussion on ship's fund. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), July -iJune 22—rChalrman, T. Hill; Secretary, D. Gardner; Secretary, E. H. Starck. Repair list submitted. .Chalrman, Pedersen. See captain about hot Ship's fund 824.17. Report accepted. water In showers. Drinking fountain Motldn not to put in for delayed sail­ needs repairing. Fire boat driU ing in Honstbn. See steward about pictures taken. Ship'sandfund 87.30. poor quaUty of bacon and ham; sUc- Take better care of .washing machine. uig machine to be installed; steam See about pulUng lee twice a day. table for galley: orange squeezer for Outside passageways to be washed pantry. Need new washing machine. more often. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June .8—Chairman, J. Flti'patrick. Secre­ OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overtary, I. Llenos. Some repairs com­ tesf), June 15—Chairman,* R. Queens; pleted. Ship's fund $19. New dele­ Secretary, L. B. Thomas. Water to gate elected. 4-8 watch to clean mess- be tested. Sliip's fund $33. Repair room before messman turns to work list to be made up and submitted. See in morning. Keep aU natives out in about getting tarp put up for hot iorelgn ports. ' • weather. Need screen door for messroom. Vote of thanks to stewards. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), May 84—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, A. HURRICANE (Waterman), June 15— Ridings. Ship's fund $75.25. Few Chairman, C. Starling; : Secretary, P. hours disputed ot. Discussion on how Cailao. Insufficient coffee on board. to keep checkers out ot pantry and New delegate elected, Discussion on messroom at night and between meals. coffee eonsumptlon and corrective measures to eliminate waste. FORT HOSKINS (Cllles, Service), June IB—Chairman, C. Rice; Secre­ PETROCHEM (Valentine), May 25— tary, E.' Wright. Discussion on per­ Chairman, J. HoggID; Secretary, W. forming. Ship's fund $12.27. Delayed Welse. Steward taken off in Jacksonsailing disputed. Reports accepted. vlUo. One day, lodging while In ship­ Motion to clean tanks and have wash yard. Ship's fund $10.05. Donations water cleared up. Proper attire to be accepted. Headquarters reports post worn during meal time. ^ ed. Vote • of thanks to members who remained on Robin Line ships. Keep DE SOTO (Waterman), June 14— laundry and messrooms clean. Ship Chairman, J. Cairoun; Secretary, D. to be fumigated for roaches. Parkman. - Motion re: members who have been aboard ship over one year AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June 7— to get off in order to provide Job Chairman, C. Hail; Secretary, W. Sink. turnover for membership. Negotiat­ . Water fountain .to be repaired. Wind, ing committee to work out retirement scoops ordered. Safety meeting held. plan other than present one. Steward Ship's fund $14. Complaint on service acting as delegate. Vote of thanks to and preparation of Tood, no variety members for keeping messhall and In menus; take up with patrolman. pantry clean. , » Vote of thanks to baker. »r EaL MAKER (Isthmian), May 4— Chairman, none; Secretary,, none. Re-: pair beefs—letter to bo written to headquarters. Treasurer elected. 1,0cate thlp'a fund 87.69. Water rustyj , > STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), June 22—Chairman, B. Browning; Saeratasy, F. Harayo. Ship's fund 812.^. 'New delegate elected. See captain about roaches. 3-Year Linut Ordered On Injury Suits Seafarer Arthur Hairington, hi^ ^Be Mary and son Karl take it easy in the library at SIU headquarters. ..Harrington, who soils in the deck department, brought the family down from Boston to show them the town before he ships out. FINAL DISPATCH of limitations on suits for injuries caused by the "unseaworthiness" of a vessel when the suit is com­ bined with one for injuries under the Jones Act. Where the two cases are joinefi, the court ruled, the longer threeyear limit aUowed for Jonds Act cases will apply to both. The decision involved a seaman injured aboard ship in October, 1950, when he slipped and fell down a wet stairway. Testimony showed that water had seeped through portholes which v/ere not watertight and had caused the stairway to be slippery. Ttaie sea­ man was put under a doctor's care at the end ot the voyage because of constant stiffness and pains in his back. In March, 1953, when these same injuries prevented him from per­ forming his duties aboard ship, the man entered a USPHS hospital for treatment In August, 1953, he sued the company for damages under the Jones Act, for injuries because of unseaworthiness and for maintenance and cure. The state court, while awarding him maintenance and cure and damages under the Jones Act, threw out his suit for unseaworthi­ ness because it was not brought v/ilhin the two-year statute of limi­ tations. However, the state court's find­ ings were reversed by the US Supreme Court. The majority opinion held that since the sea­ man, in suing for both unseawor­ thiness and for Jones Act negli­ gence, must do so in a single pi^oceeding, the longer period of limitation should apply to both. '''he deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. " " Edward .A, Brock, 55: Brother Catherine Brock, of Everett, Mass. Brock died in New Orleans, La., on He was buried in Everett. December 21, 1957. Cause of death 4 a> t was a lung ailment. Brother Brock Spurgeon L. Woodruff, 48: Sucjoined the Union in 1946, sailing combing to a heart ailment. Broth­ continuously in the steward depart­ er Woodruff died ment. He is survived by his wife. on September 5, 1957, in Guiria, Venezuela. Broth­ er Woodruff join­ ed the Union in 1943 and sailed in the engine department. He" is survived by his wife, Y o s h I c Charles O. Lynsky Contact the Welfare Department Sugiura, of Tokyo, Japan, Place of at SIU headquarters regarding burial is unknown. papers being held for you. 4" 4 4 Murow R. Mnndy, 49; A braui i t Roland Faraday tumor was the cause of death for Your mother, Mrs. Mary, David, Brother Mundy , 115 Austin St., Worcester, Mass., on June 15, 1958, asks you to get in touch with her. in Corpus Christ!, Texas. He joined t t t All of the following SIU families Raymond C. Leonard the Union in 1938 have received a $200 maternity Contact your wife at 903 Pine and sailed in benefit plus a $25 bond from the St., Henderson, NC. deck ratings. Union in the baby's name: Brother Mundy is t t t R. P. Bowman survived by his Linda Jo Baliance, born June 12, Get in touch with your daughter wife, Violet 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Suny at 8705 LaSalle St., Buena Park, Mundy, New Br-Ballance, Norfolk, Va. California. Orleans, La. His place of burial Alexander Charles Benzuk, born lj| not known. t t t June 14, 1958, to Seafarer and Johnny Campbell (Gamble) Mrs. Alexander Benzuk, Camden, Ted Byrne wants you to contact NJ. him at 54 West 40th S.t., NY,- NY. John Rodney Canady, born May t t t George Shearer 23, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron­ Contact attorney Kenneth Heller, ald Canady, Jacksonville, Fla. 277 Broadway, New York 7, re­ Darlcne Marguerite D a b n e y, garding your case. . born June 9, 1958, to Seafarer and i t" t. Mrs. Edward Allen Dabney, Bal­ Edwin Harris timore, Md. Please contact your wife at Pb SIU headquarters has re­ Julie Ann Jordan, born April 15, Box 121; Westlake, La. ceived word that former Sea­ 1958; to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl ii' ai " i farer George W. Kitchen, 67, Jordan, New Orleans, La. Albert Packert Your family has- moved to 601 died of a heart attack last month Benjamin Laureano, born June Lefferts Ave., Brooklyn. The.tele­ in New York. A veteran of the 21, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. steward depart­ phone number is PR 1-8854. ment, Kitchen Manuel Laureano, Brooklyn, N.Y. 4" l" 4" Shawn Lovett, born May 27, had not been sail­ Ex-Barbara Frletcbie ing for several 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Men who paid off on 5/28/58 years. Born in Lovett, New York, NY. and are entitled to transportation S t r a t f o r d-on - Petra Rosa Moreno, bom April to the West Coast can pick it .up at. Avan, England, 22, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Liberty Navigation, Inc., 19 Rector he originally Pedro Moreno, Galveston, Texas. St.,,NY. NY. came to the US i a> a) in^l9U, but saw ' Emma Cheramie, born June 9, Vernon L. Williamsoii service in the 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack B. The LOG office is holding a Kitchen British Navy dur­ Cheramie, Algiers, La. letter for you from Nan William­ Elva Vonette Gatewood, born son of 508 Jackson St., Vidalia, ing World War I. Kitchen became June 14, 1958, to Seafarer and an SIU member in 1945 and a natGeorgia. Mrs. William S. Gatewood, Lexing­ uraUzed US citizen two years later. 4 a^ ^ He is survived by his wife, Mrs. ton, NC. Nicholas Bachoudakls Cheryl Ann Sierra, born M^eh Contact Bto. G. Umsted, 107 Al- Lena Kitchen of New York City, a betn^le St, Apt. ICE/Baltimore ^ter in Birminghum, England, and 27, 1958, to Seafarer and: Mrs. Emilio Sierra, San Franc'rco, Calif. 2, Md. about your daughter. a brother in Canada. Personals And Notices SIU BABY ARBIVALS Geo. Kitchen, 67, Succumbs m �m SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E R S INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Weisberger Named USLaborSpokesman On Inf1 Sea Rules : SAN FRANCISCO—^Morris Weisberger, secretary-treas­ urer of the Sailors Union and first vice-president of the SIU of North America, has been named by AFL-CIO President George Meany as US labor representative on the commit­ Lifesaving Appliances Committee, tee which will draft American which is being headed by Rear, recommendations to the Interna­ Admiral Henry T. Jewell, US Coast tional Conference on Safety of Life Guard. The committee will formu­ late the official US position to b« at Sea in 1960. The international sea safety presented at the conference. meeting, expected to bring together The Doria-Stockholm collision^ representatives from almost 50 na­ was attributed to a variety of fac­ tions, wiil draw up recommenda­ tors, largely the non-observance tions to modernize and standardize of "recognized" shipping lanes, ex­ the rules for maritime safety. cessive speeds, over-reliance on Attempts at arranging a world radar and poor ship-to-ship com­ convention to amend existing mari­ munications. These subjects and time safety codes others wiil likely keynote the US gained impetus position. Members of the Sailors Union deck gang on A PL's President Harding take a break for a photo following the An­ Meanwhile a Coast duard board while restotking the vessel's lifeboats. The ship arrived fn NY last week from the Mediterranean, drea Doria-Stockhas commended The SIU Pacific holm collision in and will soon be on her way to the Far East via the West Coast. Among the SUP men pictured are District crew of the Mormacsurf July, 1956, in Jansen, Strumner, Schiller, Anderson, Magnus and Hogan. for their rescue efforts following a which the Doria fatal collision with the Argentine sank and 50 per­ passenger steamer City' of Buenos Bosses Shy From Conrrolg sons lost their Aires last August. The board noted lives. However, it their success in saving 78 lives. is already two Weisberger The ship was manned by the SUP, years since that Marine Cooks and Stewards and mid-Atlantic disaster and the con­ the Marine Firemen's Union. ference is still two more years The vessels Had collided in the WASHINGTON—The nation's big business interests want to eat their cake and have it away. Weisberger will serve on the Rio de la Plata when the Argentine too. They arff all for putting restrictions on labor unions but they're trying to duck their vessel, with an undetermined num­ own responsibilities, so they'll have loopholes for anti-union activity. ber of passengers aboard, tried to The windup is that the US cross the course of the freighter. She was struck at almost a right Chamber of Commerce has la­ strategy calla for bottling up the now in this category; angle and sank within 23 minutes belled the Kennedy-Ives labor so-called labdr reform measures • Requiring employers to file with an estimated 75 to 80 persons bill "defective" for posing "serious now—in order to be able to pres­ non-Communist affidavits with the dangers." As it happens, the "de­ sure 'much harsher labor legisla­ labor board (unions already do); aboard. fects" objected to by the Chamber tion next year. By then, they feel, • Requiring employers to' file At the time of the accident, members of the Mormacsurf said are provisions to limit or ban they will be able to write their own detailed reports on expenditures that rescue operations had been various management activities, of $5,000 or more to influence em­ greatly handicapped by a four-knot especially through middle men. In The oil-rich Middle East has See ^separate story on "righiployees against unions and collec­ field of labor relations. These to-work" bills on page 7. tive bargaining (much stricter re­ become a major hot spot tide. As a result, the SUP has the provisions are backed by labor porting requirements are imposed again, posing new problems come out in favor of having mo­ unions. torized life boats aboard US ships on unions). for shipping. Iraqi army men sym­ ticket and also kill -off restrictions pathizing with Egypt's President as an aid in rescue operations. | At the same time,^the business on business labor relations tactics. Management is also worried Nasser have toppled the Iraq gov­ The bill passed the Senate almost about another bill—the Douglasernment, and Lebanese rebels, re­ unanimously in June and is await­ Kennedy-Ives Welfare and Pension Disclosure Act. The AFL-CIO (and portedly supplied by Nasser and ing ection in the House. the SIU) wants this bill passed, Moscow, are attempting to over­ Revisions in Federal labor law but big business opposes it because throw the pro-Western government. objected to by the Chamber in- it would require the public dis­ At the request of Lebanese au­ cli|(ie the following:. closure of transactions by all be­ thorities, 5,000 United States # Granting voting rights in labor nefit funds, whether administered marines were landed in Lebanon The smouldering controversy over the relationship between board elebtions — which strike­ by labor, by management, or joint­ Tuesday to seal off Lebanon's bor­ cigarette smoking and lung cancer has been rekindled by the breakers already have — to eco­ ly by both. Management is willing der with Syria. to go for disclosure on plans in Troop movements in the Middle USPHS Public Health Service, following a study of almost nomic strikers; • Changing the Taft-Hartley vvhich the unions participate, but East and tighter military security 200,000 veterans. definition of supervisors to permit doesn't want to open the books can be expected to restrict shipping Its findings showed that the establish the cause of any dis­ and shoreside movements of Sea­ death rate for smokers or for­ eases," when they do not consider unionization of many employees on plans run by the boss. farers in the area. mer smokers is 30-32 percent other factors such as the individ­ The new flare-up can be traced higher than for non-smokers, and ual's job, previous medical history, to the Suez crisis, which broke in that lung cancer is ten times more The PHS figures, which sup­ 1956. A money settlement last week prevalent among cigarette smokers ported earlier findings by the covering the switch in canal owner­ than non-smokers. In addition, American Cancer Society, were ship has cleared the way for Egypt the report said that cigarette smok­ gathered from questionnaires of to begin widening and deepening ers face the added. risk of death 7,382 veterans who died since the the canal. from heart disease, stomach ulcers, study began two and a half years liver ailments and respiratory ago. Of these men, 6,203 were MOBILE—Members of the SIU's Marine Allied Workers smokers and 1,179 were nondiseases. smokers. Six hundred of thjem and Harbor and Inland Waterways Divisions in this port Cigars, Pipes Less Harmful of lung cancer, and two-thirds are looking forward to an upturn in jobs at local yards where Other statistics indicated that died of heart and respiratory diseases. bids on several construction-( regular cigar and pipe smokers do Although the last word on the and repair jobs are being con­ pendents only. not have a much higher death rate than non-smokers, unless they subject has by no means been sidered. Shipping for the past couple of have been heavy users. The death said, US Surgeon General Leroy The awarding of some of these weeks has good. Two vessels, the rate among cigarette smokers is E. Bumey said the study "very de­ to yards in the area would result Margarette Brown (Bloomfleld) and also closely related to the amount finitely shows a relationship be­ in a pickup in jobs for members of the Morning Light (Waterman) .smoked.* The two-pack-a-dayman, tween excessive and- long smoking these SIU affiliates, Harold Fischer, which came in from foreign runs ' . it noted, was particularly vulner­ and lung cancer." and entered the yards for repairs, acting SIU agent, reported. able. The medical clinic, here reports are expected to recrew within the Immediate objections to the all of its doctors are being kept next couple of weeks. iGYPr PHS report were voiced by the To­ quite busy by the large number of The Mobile membership wishes bacco Industry Research Commit­ dependents coming in for examina-. to extend its deepest sympathy to tee, which challenged the figures tions. They now have set aside the family of Brother Carl David and called the figures "good scare' two'days a week, Thursdays and Jones, who died here last week. World focus on Iraq (shaded) headline material." It said "sta­ Fridays, for the examination of Brother Jones had shipped out of followed pro-Nasser coup. tistics" as such '"cannot possibly Seafarers' wives, children and de­ tl)ie gulf for many ye^ira. t 4'^ Holler 'Foul' On Labor Bills If^:' - Mid-East On Fire Again Smoker's Cough No Joke, PHS Warns fe--' i-^.y. m.. f:,- tr s Up In Mobile; Eye Rise In Harbor Jobs m>wf, �•Cf-vn, .riffiij; \ -I: •• "SrVi - *« • -av -»• • vv*- ; -:v . ^ V ; •, ' •. ''• :.!! ,^r' • ^.' -; 1^.,.:- .V-/- ;•' r:r. 'i';. .^ -.r-^-!':\.,^' - \ •• •-'- • • • - I . *• . i-"• -1 ••• J- f' .^!. '. '. ', •r .. ' - , \ •• =« - . ••••-u;. T'H' ' • , ' ''•;r,'i . Mil •'•«••• ^ i. i'h. : -- - • I - ; i ' W •' t Ssa:-'-!- *:Sfr ' . CONSTITUTION SU.: • .f :, y.-i,. • r^.^; Sdofarers International Union A&G District AFL-CiO •i • • . , • ,;. '..'i-^ EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED ' 'V»ar- !J • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. ' ^ The right to vote. •. The right to nominate himself for, and to holdi any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. ^ The right to be confronted bf his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should' be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare ^ of Seafarers banded together in this Union. « ^ The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in Committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. I ^ , • > fip:: ' •''; tis: '• ' i-!^: jn:A ,r<,, ^ ^ {* •••i ^ f.y - yr.' r<^. £5i'-= -^«K, ,• i• -• ' y Vs. - • I -i :. -'v "•.• i-W ..•M^f !•( ,..|« y-^r C- *• ^ ••. -•''-•?-*M ••»;•-• r»'VTi". .. Uy •*.". • r' .1 • • • -r «i' , A • • •;. ' ,,-. "N ••• .' , ' .' %:7': >-,v - -•(j I •'^ I '•^ I = '4 »»v. •'4 The SIU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: "... I have looked over the constitution - and offhand It would appear to be emiently fair and just. I was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of ^our organization." -'^-y ,•'•• - "VJ . k . =^y'- I -• .-'••s'iii- ;'•••• . .. ni •r^ J !•• Senator James E. Murray, Montana: "I am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-exatnination,- and confronta, tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn v.- 3 in the spirit of democratic trade union­ ism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an extremely democratic one and I am im­ pressed with the emphasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee ... " Senator Paul H. Douglas, III.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and 1 commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel •that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship." .-'I ..-s A •'y\ t" • '• •; y-:'yy ,: - i:fi 4* '•--•r<- �United States, ptbvlded the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within UO days after discharge from the Armed Forces ' (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mer­ chant vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be AFL-CIO Seafarers International Union • A&G Ditfricf sufficient to designate additional circumstances during »" which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It (AM Amonded, August, 19S6-J shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ the Union. PREAMBLE gard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with n We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing procedures established by a majority vote of the member^ Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote. ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ the value and necessity of a thorough organization of seafaring men, have determined to form one union, the No one shall deprive him of that right sary to decide such questions. raSEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION xQF NORTH Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ Every member shall have the right to nominate himself, tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North . , America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon for. and to hold, office In this Union. which dues and assessments may be remitted where a IV the following principles: ^ member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for No member shall be deprived of bis membership with­ the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing out due process of the law of this Union. No member Section 6. To preserve unity, and. to promote the com­ shall be compelled to be a witness against himself In the mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union In' the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be men to receive their employment through their own failure to observe the .law of this Union. Every official governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. fink.halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the rights of every member in' accordance with the principles Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to Set forth in the Constitution of the Union. Government. the. principles and policies of any hostild or dual organiza­ That it is the right of each member to receive fair and tion shall be denied further membership In this Union. V Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient Every member shall hSve the right to be confronted by A majority vote of the membership shall decide which leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law organizations are dual or hostile. Further, we consider it our* right to receive healthful of this Union. In all such cases, the accused -shall be Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in \vhich to guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ with the Union shall at all times remain the property of -rest. the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ mittee of his brother Union members. Next, is the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union VI ful manner by those in command. , . ' No member shall be denied the right to express himself meetings. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen freely on the fioor of any Union meeting or In committee. Section 9. Only members iii' good standing shall be al­ alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. lowed to vote. VII Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we A militant membership being necessary to the security ARTICLE IV are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready REINSTATEMENT mand, our employers, our craft and our country.,, to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Members dismissed from.Jthe Union may be reinstated We will, therefore, try by. all just means to promote Constitution of the Union. •n accordance with such rules-as are adopted, from time harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ VIU to time, by a majority vote^of the membership. ing due care and diligence in the performance of the The powers not delegated to the officials and job ARTICLE y duties of our profession, and by giving all po-'=ible assist- . holders by. the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved DUES AND INITIATION FEE ance to our employers in caring for'their gear and to the members. property. Section 1. All members Shall pay dues quarterly, on a CONSTITUTION Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: calendar year basis,'on the fimt business day of each quar­ ARTICLE I To use our influence individually and collectively for the ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall NAME AND GENERAL POWERS purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ This Union shall ^e known as the Seafarers Interna­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the. stitution and may be changed only ^by Constitutional United States, so as to render it more equitable and to " tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ amendment. trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ tive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. mitted into membership without having paid an initiation of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments the formation of funds and participation in funds, the fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be establishment of enterprises for the* benefit of the Union, maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership affairs. shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the To assist the seanien of other countries in the work of wise specified in this Constitution, This Union shall, at membership. Organization and federation, to the end of establishing ARTICLE VI all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction oveC all the Brotherhood of the Sea. RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever Section 1. Members may retire from membership by seamen now perform. possible in the attainment of their just demands, ARTICLE II paying all impaid dOes, dues for the 'quarter in which they i To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals AFFILIATION retiirel assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ «J5 as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable This Union shall -be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ ing thb'Union. A retirement card shall be issued upon re­ and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are national Union of North America and the American jFCd- quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or plishes'these payments and request. tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ by the Ports shall be naade or withdrawn as determined meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ fraction of the membership, that the absent members, by a majority vote of the membership. riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall who cannot be present, niust have their interests guarded ARTICLE III not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain In any from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ MEMBERSHIP y. dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those Section 1. Candidates for membership shall, be ad­ vvho are present may act for and in the interest of all, mitted to membership in accordance with such ru.ies as bis fight to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six we have adopted this constitution. are adopted,, from time tp time, by a majority Vote of months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION the membership. cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current OF RIGHTS Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be In order to form a more "perfect union, we members American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization ments shair consist of all dues accruing during the said ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the No candidate shall be granted "membership until he has period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic taken the following oath of obligation: during that period. Upon such payment, the person in and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the; OBLIGATION retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ following principles: "I pledge my honor as a man, that 1 will be faithful to bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall this Union, and that I will work for its interest and wiy Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our look upon every member as my brother; that I will not membership after a two-year period of retirement only duties and obligations as members of the community^, work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all by majority vote of the membership. our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the j^enace. orders of the-Union. ,I promise that I will never reveal of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the proceedings of the Union to Its injury or to persons Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed the democratic principles to which we seafaring men hot entitled to know it. A'nd if I break this promise, I from the day as of which the retirement card is Issued. dedicate ourselves in this Union. ARTICLE VII ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GODI" SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional Section I. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, in sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations rears in dues, or more than three months In arrears in as­ this order, by: to the fuUest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ (a) The Constitution ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights (b) Majority votO of the membership lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ dismissed if they are. more than two quarters id arrears ministered by Headquarters and Ports. tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Secretarybased on race, creed or color. or unpaid fines. ' , •^ ' Treasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ To govern our conduct as a Uni6i)«and bearing in mind This time shall'not run: urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by that most of our members are migratory, that their duties (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike majority vote of the membership to be held during the carry them all over the world, that their rights must and or lockout. month of August in any election year, as.set forth more shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as (b) While a member is an in-patient in- a USPHS particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. members of the Union to be inalienable: Hospital, .. J Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent tmd (C) While a member is under ,en Incapacity due to ac­ l*atrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall , No member shall be* deprived of "any of the rights oi* tivity in behalf of the Union. . bear the name of the city in which the Union's Poir^ jprivSleges guaranteed' bimi Under 'the Constitution of (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the Cfflices are located.'' ^ 1'^ . 1:^ r rV iS s. • -'S f- A- §fc- t.. - - r .I;- IS? f-' >1; 0/"' w; • J «-• �••"1? ; SeeHoa S. Evury Jtaen^ber ot tb« Union •ball b« reglaiered in one oi tbr^ iitepaitoentrl namely, deck, engine, or. stewards department. The deflnition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance with custom and usag^. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND PATROLMEN . Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ' ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS • Section 1. The following Jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in tlie niauner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman '' (B) Delegate.? (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee . - (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee , (d) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS ^ Section L The Secretary-Treasurer (a) The Secretary-Trea^rer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent,' and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwis.9 specifically, provided for iff the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up. and maintenance of, sound account.ing and, bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port wr otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictious or other considera­ tions affecting Union actioi^ the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the Jurisdiction, status, and activities'thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York. New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore tnay not be closed except by Constitutional amendment Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majo.ity vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as racb durinpthe period of incapaci^. At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-bailoting report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may. In his discretion, postpone the ' recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (el The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York.. The Secretary-Treasurer sliall also be the Port Agent of that Port. (f) The Secretary-Treasturer shall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits ot his powers, for the. enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Unions and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of 'he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posl* tion, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to tiiose other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i> The responsibility of tte Secretazy-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate (al The term "delegates" shall mean those members of to a person or persons the execution ot such of his duties the Union who are eleeted. under the provisions of thb as he may in (da discretion decMe* subject to the limita­ Constitution, to attend the conventton of the Seafarers > tions set forth in this Constitution. International Union of North America. (J) Inunediately after assuming office, the Secretary(bi Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretary- participate therein. Treasurers to assume bis duties in ease of his temporary in­ (c> Each delegate shall, by hb vote and otherwbe. capacity. This designation may be changed from time to support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the time. These designations sfiall be entered in the minutes delegates to the convention. of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Section 7. Committees of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (al Auditing Committee vacancy in the office of Secretajy-Treasurer. as set forth The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the Job of Port Agent regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by writiiTg, certify or refuse to certify said report. The temporary appointment except in those cases where the Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is filling of such vacancy b otherwbe provided for by. this located shall also audit the Secrebry-Treasurer's financial Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a report, to which the same rules as to certification and regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in ib en­ a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a bter date. tirety shall then be presented to the membership with ' by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall membership. <bl Trial Committee remain in effect until a vote b taken. The Trial Committee shall conduct triab of persons <11 The Secretary-Treasurer b directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be Jhe special necessary or advisable, to protect the interesb, and further as of the Trial Committee to observe all the re* the welfare, of the Union and ib members, in all matters obligation quiremenb of this Constitution with regard to charges involving national, state ^ or local legblatlon, bsuea, and and trials, and their findings and recommendations must public affairs. specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Trial Committee, the righu of any accused, under this (a> In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable Constitution, were properly safeguarded. to carry out hb duties by reason of incatlacity, the Assbt(CI Quarterly Finaneial Committee ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a Section 1-J of thb Article shall assume the office of Sec­ quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be ommendations. Members of this Committee may make determined as follows: dissenting reporb, separate recommendations, and sepa­ That Port Agent of the Porb of New Orleans, Mobile, rate findings. or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee in the last regular election shall Iw the first in line of shall be completed within a reasonable time after the succession. The next in the line of succession shall bo that election of the members- thereof, and shall be submitted Port Agent of the said Porb who received the next highest to the Secrebry-Treasurer who shall cause the same to number of votes in that election. The next in the line of 'tie read In ail Porb, at the first or second regular meet­ succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Porb who ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and received the next highest number of votes. recommendations. The Port Agenb of the said Porb shall abo be deemed 3. All Port Agenb are responsible for complying with to be Assbbnt Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so all demands made for records, bilb, vouchers, receipb, ' referred to on the ballob or ebewhere. etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. (b) The Assbtant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the 4. No report shall be considered as complete without Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's dutiee an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ as the latter may direct. petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (cl The Assisbnt Secrebry-Treasurers shall be mem­ with the selection of such an accountant, who must be bers of the Agenb' Conference and each may cast a vote certified under state law. in that body. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined Section 3. Fort Agenb by a majority vote of the membership. (di Appeals Committee <al The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his Juris­ 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from diction. trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as (b) He shall, within the Jurisdiction of his Port, be are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ . may be adop^.'d by a majority vote of the membership, stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port one week after the close of the said hearing, make and action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action t» submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not — wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded Inconsistent therewith. (el Negotiating and Strike Committee by the Secretary-Treasurer. 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secrebry-Treasurer. » sent the Union in all negotiations for contracb and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income changes in contracb, with persons, firms, corporations, and expenses, and complying with all other accounting Of agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under hb in­ this Union are involved. 2. Upon Completion of negotiations, the Committee structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exbb. Nothing conbined herein shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ shall permit the Port Agent to otherwbe act as chairman bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Committee may also make Interim reports and rec­ majority vote of the members present at the said Port ommendations and submit them to tbo membership at a regular or a special meeting. Meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for tbelf (f> Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any provided permission by a majority vote of the membership Agenb' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman t» has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating such Union Jobs as fall within the Jurbdictlon of the Port, and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ regardless of the departmental designation under whicb ommendations. together with commenb by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the Patrolman was elected. <h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at the said report and recommendations to be submitted to that Port may serve as represenbtives to other organiza­ the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent tions. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ (il The foregoing is in addition to those other duties- gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port prescribed ebewhere iff this Constitution. Negotiating and Strike Committee shaU submit the report Section .4. Port Patrolmen and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, Port Patrolmen shall perform whabver duties areand may submit interim reporb and recommendations, in assigned to them by the Port Agent (he same manner above set forth. Section 5. Meeti^ Chairmen 4. In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port including, obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ the Port in which Headquarters b located, shall be the tee without the approval of the membership of the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under ner, Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the memberrules of order provided for, from time to time, by a •hip. . majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by '0. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide such-rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a nudority the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, vote of the membership in each Port as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is <b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in ttie granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the event of a tie. membership shall decide when a strike shall berin. (el The meeting chairman shall not permit the discnaR This Committee shall he charged with the prepara­ ston of any lellgiotts subject tion and execution ot a strike plan which shall be bind- % Section t. Delegatea , log on all members and other persons nHiiated with .$ •'-i! �Snpplsmeiitary—Foar € f' ll£'t- . >\ ; .le, I**"".' t • I'A I-"-il®®# «ii'- .KTi rP' - this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership msy repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or pU of a strike plan. ARTICLE jO WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS, UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana Jobs *811011 be held for a term of two years; Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two' years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XHI, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of. unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the. Dnion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section .3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any offii^ or other elective job shal' be determine^ from time to time by a majority vote of the membership^ Section 4. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5,. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person,.firm, or corpora­ tion. not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces^ tary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this UniOn participates. Or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed.. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Pott Agent or Patrolman, provided:" (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard ah American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this Iseatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Irion's direction,^ or'a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomination, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of-America. Section 2. All candidates for. and holders of. other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for afid holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hold such office or job'and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Conimittee upon the laltcr's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Pattolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of, the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the. Committee shall suspend until the Seer^tary-Treasprer, balls a special meeting at the Port In qrder to elect replacement. The pommittee's . results Sbali be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting handed to the member who ahall thereupon sign his nam* called for that purpose at Headquarters Port on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate),' to* <b> After its election, Uie Committee shall Immediately gather with his book number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed' go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, ahd the member shall proceed to the voting site.^ i> i necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab* the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem­ ber may vote in privacy. marked "qualifiecP' or "disqualified" according to the find­ ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been (f > Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the marked "disqualified." the reason therefor must be stated ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by 'a visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed* the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ , (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of "the ing after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read election year and shall continue through December 31st, and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on* the exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ Bulletin Board in each port. days Itegally recognized In the city in which the Port (c) When an applicant has been, disqualified by the affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the city in }vhlch that Port Is located, the bal­ at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ Subject to the foregoing, voting In all Ports shall com­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the that, or Saturdays, voting sh§ll commence at 9:00 AM appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular and continue until 12 Noon,' and, on regular meeting meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant until 7:30 PM. to insure 'timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, Section 4. Polls Committees without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the api^ear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each .voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting his application or argue for his qualification. for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwithThe Committee's report shall be prepared early enough s'tandlmLthe pro\" ns of Article XXIV, Section 2, or to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach any ofnir provision of this' Constitution, five (5) mem­ the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the election. said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the with no notice thereof required, it shall be the obliga­ case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ qualification classification by the Credentials Conimittee. mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present in which event, the one so previously classified shall then during this time period. It shall be the responsibility be deemed qualified. , of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose (e).. The Oredentiais Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meOtlng are sent daily to Head­ qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in quarters. In no-case shall voting take place unless a previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job duly elected Polls Committee Is functioning. s ' of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ -(b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stuos of those ballots already, used, the ballot box or boxes, Section 3.. Balloting Procedure. ' (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and the bal.ot records and files kept by. the Port Agent. and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ to candidates or Ports. "The ballots may contain general sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then com­ information and instructive comments not inconsistent pare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the. provisions of this Constitution. All qualified with the vei-fication list, as corrected, and ascertain candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a amount, represeut the difference between what appears geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in apace, crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member votli^ to write In as many names as there are offices and jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate com­ voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to haye the ments thereon he desires, provided they are< signed and number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. so perforated as to enable that portion containing tjie said number to-be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secretary- . shall also be placed a short statement Indicating the pature Treasurer, who shall cause an Investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such Investigation shall be re­ of the ballot and the voting dates thereoL , ported to the membership as soon as. completed, with (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots^ No recommendations by th** Secretary-Treasurer. A majority others may be used. Each ballot shall be nunabered as vote of the me„ibershlp shaU^ determine what action, if Indicated In the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as In­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ dicated in Article i. ficient amount shall. be printed and distributed to each (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure inai the ballot Port. A record of the ballots, both,by serial numbers and box Is locked and sealed,' which lock and seal shall not amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ be opened excdpt In the manner hereinafter^ set forth. tary-Treasurer. who shall also send each Port Agent a The same procedure as Is set forth In the preceding para­ verification list Indicating the amount and serial numbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the rate records of the ballots sent him and shall Inspect and lock and seal have been Illegally tampered with. count the ballots, when received, to Insure that the amount (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members sent,. as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the only to vote. Prior thereto. It shall ascertain whether they amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer are in good standing, stamp their book with the word as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shaU "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters. Insure that Immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the stubs, and keep them In numerical order. It shall preserve amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded when called upon. In the preservation of order and for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer decorum. shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall the ballot, ahd to eliminate the possibility of errors or at all times be available to any .men[iber asking for in­ irregularities In'any one day's balloting affecting all the spection of the same at Headquarters, balloting In"" any' port," the following procedure shall be (c) Balloting shall take place In person, at Port Offices, observed: .' and shall be secret. No,signature of any voter, or other At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committee, distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except - In the presence of any member desiring to attend^ pro­ that any member may write In the name or names of any vided he observes proper decorpm, shall open the ballot member or 'members, as appropriate, for any office, or the box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein job of Port Agent or Patrolman. in an envelope, or envelopes, as required, which shall (d) ^ No member may vote withput displaying his then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee Union Book, in wh.ich there shall be placed an appro­ shall iheroupon sign their names across the flap of the priate, notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both''' sdid enVaiope or envelopes; with their book numb.:rs next prior to being handed a'ballot. A ballot ahail then be ' - to their Signatures; The Committee shall also place the �SnppIeneBtaiT—Vare Fhra ' 4at« and name of the Port on the aaid envelope or envelopea, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed.* and that all of thdse ballots are enclosed in the envelope or ehvelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate.-to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid' certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein, shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report^ adopted by the membership The Polls Committee sliall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are jocked and sealed before handing them back to the Fort Agent, and shail place the 'ley or keys to the boxp" in an enveloper across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after scaling the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day. the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4. any files that they may have re­ ceived. and all the stubs collected both for thb da} and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all -.he aforesaid ma-. terial. shall not-release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. H) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection. Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. 'ai On \he day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail!, ail the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots- sent to the Port and nut used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Coihmittee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and. amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a .certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that ail the stubs collected by the-Com, mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each •member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shail not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5. shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at tlie address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth in Section S(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the . 'functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward alt other materia] deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIII shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications, (c) The Union Tallying Commitiee shall consist of 14 : members'.. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port. , ; and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore. Mobile. New Orleans, and San Francisco. The : six to be elected from HedBquarters Port shall consist of . two from each of the three departments of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in ..December, of the election year. No Officer. Port Agent, l^^trolman, or candidate for office, or the Job of Port r- -Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election,tq this )' -Conimittee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set •; :• forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be (charged. with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and recoiftiliatlon of the'same with the rosiers, verification* lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Ta.ly.rg Committee shall be permitted access to the elecI m records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for Inspection at its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and L.i„ii cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any .member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity pf the ballots, with p..rt;nent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member " ho claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical. effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall inelude the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c). these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name, and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day aftfer Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. Tlie Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and ditty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the terminaticin of balloting and to insure their safe custody diiring the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the' actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any. shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no. event shall the Issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying --.wimitteo. be delayed beyond the January 15th imniedlateiy subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to L. Section 5(c) of this Article and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any. in Ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, whicli action, however, shall not Include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job. in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing. may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencie.s provided for in this Section 5(f). the closing report shall be accepted as final. -<g) A special vote ordered piirsuapt to-Sec. '5<f) must take place end be Gompiletbd ^cUbln seven ip days after . V. • (•, 4 v.* •«. • the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore;going. and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship. as aforesaid, the Port agents in each such Port shal} bflve the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5(c), Insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but. in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to ^ enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as. required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required I of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. Tha iSecretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together . with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results,* as set forth in its closing report. The form of the letter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent *o each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurers report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and. as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Ut.ion Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and fi. -l. by majority vote of the membership.at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall bO required to continue 'its proceedings correspondingly." Section 6. Installation Into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for particular office or job. the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shail be made only from results deemed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article: It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ mittees. shail be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters Is located. Polls Committee reports shal) be entered In the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer. Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof.'at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The ternn of their predecessors shall continue up to. and expire at. that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume h'- office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of-the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X. Section 2(a). as to succession shall apply until luch office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer. Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the«iembership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer. Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Heailquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of tfao Headquarters Port'Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. I "N •; - �.P«f« Sift I SeeU«w K Qurtorly Financial CmnarittM. ' The Qohrterly Financial Committee shall be elected aft the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the dose of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with, two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em-^ ployee shall be eligible to serv^ on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ bers present at the meeting provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting held at 10:00 Aid. the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five members, of which thres shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or empioyee may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who Intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shail be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to beiieve, any of tbe foregoing dis­ qualifications appiy to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shail be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the Port where'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee, In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee deci­ sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com- r f.>• l-i section 5. Kegotiatlne and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of this Committee provided be observes decorum. However, a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on the number of those who may attend. Sectioa 6. Meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Section T. Delegates. As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the data and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ vention of the seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with tecommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first, regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any member from nominating bimself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the kvent the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be » 1 AETICLE JCV. W mi-':•''•- sWf • . -'-Ss. P ^ ^ 1' • TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth In this Constitution. These charges shail be in Writ­ ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of-the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at thq said meeting. If Uie charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 00 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, lie shall be auto­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shail be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written *copy of the charges made against him. If the accused Is not present, the Port Agent shall Im­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must appear with his witnesses.' ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ quarters i.s located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement nf the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and bis Svltnesses. Seotlow t. The Ttrtal Committee shall hear all pertlp^t evidence and shall n6t lif tibuod by the rules of evidener redulred by courts of law b'ut may receive all relevant testimony. The Committee .may grant adjournments, at tbe request of the accused, to enable him to make • proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a iquorum.Jt shall adjourn until a quorum doqa exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused May select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial; provided, (a), the said member is available at the time orthe trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commission, such matters shall'be ruled upon and disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ fense. The guilt of an accused shail be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the'quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence; and recommendations as to pun­ ishment and/or other IJnlon action deemed desirable In the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ mittee shall forward iU findings and recommendations, along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall Include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must, contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the naAe and address of the accused, the accuser, ahd each witness: shall describe each document used at the trial: shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used aft the trial shall be kept All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. SectioB 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon recriPt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 1. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and reconunendations, or (c> Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions, or 'd) Order a new trial after finding that substantial Juetice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ tation and subsistence. Section 9, After the vote set forth In Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accuse'* and accuser; Section 10. An accused who has be^n found guilty, or who Is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ lowing manner: .v He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to. .-the Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decison of the membership. Section II. At the next regular meeting of the Port where HeadqiArters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer Is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ tioned proceedings and all avaibble documents used as evidence at the-trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any .written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, it ha so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar. ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives aft Headquarters In time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the eridence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ journments, and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con- (CI ,4 new , trial ,shaU he recopimendnd If . the Appeslp ' Co.nui^ttee fihOf-^ that any member ,of.tbe TrijU Con^i, mittee should have been disqualified, or (hi that the ac> , cuied was not adequately informed of the. details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been, given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac-" . cused was not given a fair trial. (d) lf there Is no substantial evidence to support, a .' finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was' based be, dis­ missed. ' .. , (e> The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment \ Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision- and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shail cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each Port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is Ordered, that trial shall be held in the Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair- hearing to the accused. Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the , accused and each accuser, either in person or in u^ting addressed to their last known address, of-the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17. . SeetioB 17. Eaqh member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided fob therein. Decisions reached thereunder shaU bo binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any. effective decisions. , Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a -Histponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. ARTICLE XVI OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ bership: (a) Proof of membership In any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force: <b> Acting as an informer against the interest., of the ' Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for,'or agent, of the Company,. against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d> The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union.Seetion 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, the member shall tie penalized up to a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the • penal^ of expulsion is not Invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (21 years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00: ' (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps,.. seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or Job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan-\ cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job,-' or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions: (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, orelection, files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false: (fi Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ tions which fall within the scope of Union business: (g> Deliberate failure or refusal to Join one's ship, or misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ment of the Union or its agreements: (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ erate and malicious villlfication, with regard to the execu­ tion of the duties of any office or Job; (iJ Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel; (4) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving ^'s^ion"'lS. The decision of the Appeals Comn^ttee~shall evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; be by majority vote, and shall tie in tbe form of findings (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions, those duly authorized to make such orders during time ^ and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the ipating in such decision or dissent. In makii^ Its findings and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to suspension from the rights and privileges of membership * by the following: ia) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there Is sub­ for two (2) .years, or a fine of $90.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committed shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or Job, whether elective or not. ings as to the weight of evidence. (hi In no event shall Increased punishment he recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the quallfica-'^.. ftlona nqulred therefor; j mended. - �' r. " therewith may be issued and take effect only after ap­ proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to Ve Union policy. Seetloa 2. A majority vote of the membership may make special exceptions or rules for any company or vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by .control or not Xxm QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ ically provifled, the quorum for a special meeting of a Fort shall be six members. ^ Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Fort shall be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall be a majority of those eligible to attend. Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in. the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, and shall not be official or'effective unless the quorum requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV MEETINGS Section I. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 PAl. If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 F.M. the following niglit. In the event a quorum is not present at 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of ;he pertinent port shall post­ pone the opening of the meeting Until a quorum is pres-. ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date of any future regular meeting. \ Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called only at the direction of the-Port Agent'. No special meet­ ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M, Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV AGENTS' CONFERENCE Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agen's* Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' Conferences during the year. The time and place of each such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer, These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when such emergency exists. Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and prepare reports and recommendations on any part of UJO Union's activities, policies and plans. The adbption of any such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided, such recommendation is not inconsisient with the provisions of this Constitu- Samdemenlarykafaro SevtB (c) Misconduct duiind ady meeting or other official to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year ba Union proceeding, .or bringing the Union Into disreputt which elected officials and other elected Job-holders are by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article: required to assume office. The first election year shall be (d) Refusal or negligent failure, to. carry out orders of deemed to be 1954. those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a mining and shall rdfer to the Constitution which takes fine of $50.00: the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons amended up through August 1951. or pay-offs; Section 9. The term, "member in good standing." shall (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or tives at pay-off; sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi(c) Disorderiy conduct at pay-off or sign on; catedt^ the term, "member," shall mean a member in good (dl Refusal to cooperate with Union jrepresentatives in standing. discharging their duties; SccUoti 10. The tenn, "membership book," shall mean (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ (f) Gambling in the Union flail; bership. " (g» Negligent failure to join ship, ' , Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting ' Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting penalized by no more than a fine of $5p.00 may elect to or action shall be put off until the next business day. at waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the the same hour. maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ ARTICLE XXVll tive of the Union. AMENDMENTS Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles This Constitution shall be amended in the following and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may manner: go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular at once, and in this case, the findings ahd recommendation meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ^ Section 7. This Union, and its membeh, shall not be ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights Section 3. When a proposed amendment is accepted by to which it or its members arc entitled, by bringing the a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred member to trial or' enforcing a penalty as provided m to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ this Constitution. quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ of six members, two from each Department and shall be fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues efected in accordance with such rules as are established and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, by: a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will members, officials and job holders. act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The ARTICLE XVII Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, PUBLICATIONS legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare This Union may publish such pamphiets, journals, news­ a report on the amendment together with any proposed papers, magazines, -periodicals, and general literature, in changes or .substitutions or. recommendations, and the such manner as may be determined, from time to time, reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then by a majority vote of theimembership. ^ ARTICjLE XVIII . be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ 'BONDS urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves Officers and job. holders;! whether elected or appointed.. the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted as well as all-other employees of the Union, may be re­ upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the quired to be -bonded undbm such terms and conditions as Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure, may be determined, from^ithe to time, by a majority vote outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(,b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership. -.--c v ARTICLE XIX of the membership at the time it gives the approval EXPENDITURES necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard Tallying Committee shall consist of six (G> members, twO to expenditures to be made or expenses to be Incurred from eac-h of the lln-ee (3) departments of the Union,' shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. elected from Healqrarters Port, The amendment shall In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ made available at the voting site in all Ports. ticle XI of this Constitution., Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective imARTICLE XXVI apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer tliat the amendment RELATING THERETO with trials, appeals,-negotiations, strikes, and elections. > has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or Section 3. The provisions of this Article shnil super­ amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately dealt with herein, the term "incapacity." shall mean any sede. to the extent, applicable, the provisions of Articles illness or eondition preventing the affected person from notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ' X and XI. ARTICLE XX carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence ment. ARTICLE XXVni INCOME ' from the United States; or suspension from office or TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. /The income of this Union shall include re­ membership as provided for in this Copstitution; or the Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article ceipts frorh dues. Initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ due Replacement of One under an incapacity as indicated. to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations tributions. loans, interest, dividends, as well as income However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect derived from any other legitimate business operation or to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to other legitimate source. one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall operations and activities conducted in accordance with this Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. one - ineapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the the foregoing purpose and intent. It shall be the duty of the membqr to demand such re­ time during which the circumstances exist. SeOtion 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and ceipt. Section 2. Unless otherwise ^et forth or dealt with other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended a ballot condueted, under such general rules as may be caused by an incapacity." shall be deemed to be the same, Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ and shall include failure to perform the functions of any and shall continue in. effect, unless or until changed, in vided that: office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) The ballot must be secret. sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, jority of the valid ballots cast. * Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, Section 4. All payrtients by members or other affiliates the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order of this Union shall be applied successively to the mone­ the majority of all the valid.votes cast by members at an' generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting.' This permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect be calculated accordingly. that purpose of this section, the term ."regularly scheduled unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions ARTICLE XXI meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION shall refer to a meeting or mretlngs during the time hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage. In­ This- Union, by majority vote of the membership, may period within which a vote must be taken in accordance cluding those with regard to admission into membership, provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser (a) The Constitution in effect ithmediately prior to the adoption of this amended capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than with: (b) Union policy, and Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder membership. By majority vote of the membership, the (c) Custom and usage of the Union and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in Union may provide for the rights and obligatipns Incident In the indicated priority. accordance with the provisions hereof. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a> the applicanot concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, tary-Treasurer. all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all biiity or non-applicability of ail or any part of this Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation "majority vote of the membership." shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the and. Id), the fees required for such affiliation. In no event meeting of the Port, regular or special. provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said over members, or be termed a member. Section 8. Where the title of any office or job. or the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution, They ARTICLE XXII shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES date of toe terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Section 1. The formulation of shipping rules shall not ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall Article Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of. be deemed part of^any routine administrative task. Ship­ be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever Is duly Officials. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect thf ^ ping rules governing the details of the assignments of' . acting in such office or Job. first election year. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected • •-i -I . • i? •'.h- VJI �V":- ;. •:••• w; -tt'' A ,•*' . of SID V; ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: ARTICLE XlV-Olher Eleclions: name of the union and defines its general powers. chairmen, delegates atnd members of the following committees; Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. A r>Ti/-i t II Aff'l' Provides for afflJiation of the AtAKTICLt 11 — Attlliafion: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XV-Trlals and Appeals: SgVt'"/ member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the men^bership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee'^ procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates lor new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and^dismissal for non­ payment of dues' and assessments—Rights of membership tq expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV—Reinsfafemenf; statement of dismissed members. schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides" dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership; Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ARTICLE Vll-Sysfem of Organization: SiTpt'ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority A DTI^I C \/lll Designates the following as elecAKI ILLt VIII —Utncers: tive officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. _ ADTI^I E Y\/lll Provides for bonding of officers MM IVMLC AY III DOnaS; and employes ol.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE XIX-Expenditures: cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE XXI-Degrees of Membership: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and -personnel, subject to a majority vote of the memWship. .ii".:.- ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for ^Elective Office: L'.' lication of a newspaper and other literature. - ARTICLE X—Duties of Elective Officers; ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office; :ggf:, • ARTICLE XVII-Publications: gates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides proc^ure tor filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. * .' "'• 'i-"' '•;, .-'N fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. • ' ' ADTI^I C YY Defines the Union's sources of inAKI I^LC AA inCOITIG; come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives, to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives meml^rship power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. ARTICLE IX-Other Elective Jobs • ing chairmen, dele? %?•''. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- ARTICLE V-Dues and Initiation Fee: bltag du« .V," - rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: ^ Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules^ may not be revised unless approved by membership. ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: shall be six members and the quorum foi- a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ARTICLE XXIV-MeeHngs: every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-Agenl's Conference: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ence of Port Agents to -be cidled by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE Xlll-Elections: ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnitions: frequently election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himself to office. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for election of Polls Committees to conduct elections and of a district-wide Tallying Committee, including members from New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results—Sets forth manner for installation of officers. of the Constitution. in the langtiaje ARTICLE XXVII-Amendments; stitution by the membership. , ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition Clause:Sr,fi o?uJSS practicqs and pr^K^ur^ '" -••'Ml'. '• • r by proposed Constitutipn. 'fi- . If •{ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 18, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TOP LAKES PACT ENDS SIU STRIKE 624 SEAFARER GET EYEGLASSES UNDER SIU PLAN EX-RION SAILS AGAIN UNDER SIU BANNER FINNS VOTE RUNAWAY BOYCOTT IBL RAPS NMU RAID ON TUGS; CURRAN REWRITES STRIKE NEWS US MAY STALL SUPERLINER PROGRAM UNTIL NEXT YEAR SIU MAN, 2 OTHERS LOST ON TRAWLER LA. DOWNS NEW ‘WORK’ LAW EFFORT LOG SHIP MAIL HITTING TARGET BRITISH GOV’T PROPOSES RUBBER RAFTS USE ON SEEP SEA SHIPS SIU 60-DAY RULE EASED PURSERS LAUNCH MM SEVERANCE PAY PLAN HIGH-COST PITCHMEN GET ‘WORK’ BILL ON WC BALLOT ROBIN PAYOFF UNDER SIU NETS LONE DISPUTED HOUR FIRE WRECKS HAWAII HALL NY PRIMARY TEN OTHERS COMING UP 3-YEAR LIMIT ORDERED ON INJURY SUITS WEISBERGER NAMED US LABOR SPOKESMAN ON INT’L SEA RULES HOLLER ‘FOUL’ ON LABOR BILLS SHIPPING’S UP IN MOBILE; EYE RISE IN HARBOR JOBS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/18/1958 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. XX, No. 15 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0149fa3425d287be07db241587107f5c.PDF 74d3338f7632cd1b0b13a5c64f7689f7 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG x3 August 1 1958 - • OFFICIAL ORIGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E RS INTERNATIONAL UN fON • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ' 3I ''i I -Story On Page 3 Trade & Aid, '"A-Ry *V 1 R ApV'^'V' t' E e<U.A.R.).. Y 1 Farm Surplus Bills Advance Story On Page 2 ^'x ( """''l s ML&L. ••/fe SA U D I ARAB I A I •'4 • TI - •' CQ||JI Crisis in Middle East, an outgrowth of Suez blowup nvM years agp, poses new problems for shipping. Dotted lines indicate two major supply routes into Beirut, Lebanon, and Aqaba, Jordan. US is supplying both American marines in Lebanon and British force in Jordan. (Story on Page 3.) - '^1 Mourn MfS Voferan. ^ oldtimer William J. McCourt into St. Christopher's Chapel, San . - V ,, Prancisco, for final rites. Veteran maritime unionist MqCpurt, who was . « . (Story on Page 5.).,. XV': • .tl •M Tflf f SlU-manned Ocean UUa Idles alongside pier at Poughkeepsie, u tffi • "see-saw" voyage from Port Gamble, Wash. Shift­ ing deck cargo of lumber added to problems, when vessel at times listed 20* to starboard. She's tilted to port here, before SIU crew righted her. (Story on Page S.) �'• , I, race Two Sg^F^itJgltJ See Congress OK On Trade, Aid $ LOG A Sailor Paints A Portrait WASHINGTON—Action on all three parts of the Admin­ istration's "must" program—trade, aid and Pentagon reorgan­ ization—is nearing completion in Congress. The first two will have direct and crucial ef--^ fects in maritime since they two-year extension of the farm will help determine how much surpliu disposal program has cargo will be available to US mer­ cleared most of the Congressional hurdles. The surplus program, chant ships in the coming year. In addition, authorization" of a along with foreign aid, operates under the provisions of the "5050" shipping law. The fate of various labor bUls involving regulation of unions and all welfare plans remains In doubt. (See story on page 5.) Developments in the Middle East appear to have shaken both public and Congressional apathy over the foreign aid program with the likelihood that the Administra­ tion will get most "of ..what it origi­ nally asked for. Another long-time supporter of - The foreign aid authorization bill Robert Brugmon, member of the Soiiors Union of the Poolfie, Joseph Curran, NMU president, has already passed, but prior to shows portrait ho pointed of the lata SUP Secretary-Treasurer has been purged by Curran, re­ the crisis the money appropriated Harry Lundeberg. Brugman, who had never met Luncfeberg, did sults of the NMU elections show. in separate bills was almost a bil­ the painting over one weekend from a photograph borrowed out Joseph Dunn, an NMU vice-presi­ lion short of what was originally dent, was defeated by Curran's sought by the President. A corner­ of the LOG file. hand-picked choice, Steve Feder- stone of US merchant shipping for off, by a count of 10,265 to 8,572 many years, the aid program is of In a close contest for the office of critical concern to the shipping NMU secretary-treasurer. Industry. The present secretary-treasurer, Separate Senate-House action on The SIU formally notified its contracted operators last John MacDougall, also a long-time the reciprocal trade program is Curran supporter, had dropped out likely to produce a four-year ex­ week that it wishes to negotiate new agreements cover­ before the election began. tension of the act which gives the ing wages, overtime, working rules and other conditions Dunn, who headed one opposi­ President authority to reduce tariff for all pacts expiring September 30, 1958. The union tion group, had been active in Cur­ barriers under certain conditions. rants behalf in earlier fights It is considered by its supporters acted under its standard contract clause calling for noti­ against Curran's. former pro-Com­ a cornerstone of an active US fication by either party at least 60 days prior to the con­ munist allies such as Ferdinand foreign commerce. For ship oper­ tract expiration date. Smith and Blackie Meyers. Sub­ ators, reduction of tariffs both sequently, he assisted Curran in here and abroad means additional In accord with membership authorization at the last purging Neal Hanley, H. B. War­ commercial cargoes and jobs for SIU headquarters meeting, the Union called for talks to ner, Hedley Stone and others be­ US seamen. begin this Monday, August 4, Most SIU pacts covering fore he himself was marked for The farm surplus program ex­ tlie ax. tension is in the farm bill passed freight, tankship, passenger and specialized operations Other members of the Curran- by the Senate last week and up for will run out at the end of September. Full details will backed slate, which was known as action in the House. Originally be reported to the membership as the talks progress. the "Committee for the Adminis­ authorized by separate House and tration," were elected, including Senate biUs, the program officially John Kadash, David Ramos and ended June. 30 and needs new Shannon Wall as vice-presidents, legislation to continue for another and Robert Nesbitt, Mel Barisic two years. and Rick S. Miller as national rep­ The surplus program is of resentatives. special importance because it in­ Before the elections Curran said volves disposal of large amounts of he would not endorse any slate. bulk cargoes such as wheat. Since Then he pulled a characteristic the disintegration of the coal ex­ WASHINGTOpi—The National Labor Relations Board has flip-flop and in two separate writ­ port market, US tramp ships have ten statements he specifically con­ counted heavily on farm surplus confirmed earlier findings that the purpose of National Mari­ demned Dunn and other candidates cargoes to keep them in operation. time Union picketing against Robin Line and Mooremack and specificaUy endorsed all of the Coal dumpings at Hampton Roads ships last December was to get candidates for national office and in the first half of 1958 were down Mooremack to ignore SIJU cer­ CIO,' is the certified collective bar­ port agents on the "Committee for ten million tons from the year be­ the Administration" ticket^ The fore, which means 1,000 less Liber­ tification on four Robin ships. gaining representative ..." In the course of the NMU NMU was also called upon" to written endorsements were then ty shiploads. "strike" and picketing demonstra­ post the appropriate notices in distributed to the NMU's member­ tion at the height of its unsuccess­ accord with the Board's findings ship. ful Robin Line raid, the NMU had and Federal labor law. Curran ran unopposed and re­ sent its own men in to work behind The picketing last winter, was ceived 19,236 votes out of 24,111 eventually halted by an Injunction, NMU picketlines. cast. Voting figures on other can­ The SIU completed the rout of and had been ineffective anyway. didates were not available as they the NMU when the Labor Board, Despite the NMU's protes'tations to were not published in the last in the face of^the overwhelming 4he contrary, even the daily news­ "NMU Pilot." The "Pilot" was vote majorities- won by the SIU on papers noted that both teamsters four pages under its usual size ap­ the ships, subsequently certified and longshoremen had worked the parently because Curran had gone .SIU bargaining rights on three ships, and had not recognized the to Europe. other ships. As a result, seven NMU's announced objective of The flourishing transatlantic Robin Line ships came back under forcing Mooremack's defiance of tourist service has a new foreign the SIU banner. the NLRB's first certification entry, the West German-flag Han- The Labor Board's ruling on the order. August 1,1958 Vol. XX, No. 16 seatic. The ship is similar in many NMU's picketing last December Failure of this maneuver and of ways to American Banner Line's 17-23 said, in part: the NMU's effort to grab off the SS Atlantic, due back in New York The NMU shall "cease and desist Robin ships sold to Mooremack today from her third voyage to from engaging in, or inducing or was evident when NMU put its Europe. encouraging the employees of men back to work, on the ships PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer Like the Atlantic, which is the Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc., or while NMU picketlines igere still HEBBOIT BRAND. Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR. IRWIN flrst American ship in tourist serv­ any other employer, to engage in a up. The ships, sold to Mooremack SFIVACK. AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL. HKR- ice, the 30,029-ton Hanseatic has strike or concerted refusal in the earlier in the year, had been under MAN MAKLER. Staff Writers. Bm. MOODY. mostly tourist accommodations. course of their employment to per­ SIU contract and manned by Sea­ Ctilf Area Revresentative. Only 85 of her 1,254 berths go at form services, where' an object farers since 1941. Published" biweekly ef the headquarters first-^lass rates. The NMU's effort to raid the thereof is to force or require •f the Seafarers Internstronal Union. At­ ships prompted SIU election petirThe new West Genaan vessel Mqore-McCormack Lines, Inc. to lantic a Gulf District. AFL-CIO. *75 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 3L NY. Tel; HYaclnth arrived here Tuesday on her maid­ recognize or bargain with National tions covering eight ships last f-*tOO. Entered as second class maltor en run for . Hamburg - American Maritime Union of America, AFL- August. The SIU won back seven at the Post Office In Brooklyn. NY. under Line, sporting two stacks and a CIO, as the representative of-em­ of them. It lost one when a large the Act Of Aus-24. mi. brand-new aluminum superstruc­ ployees for whom Seafso-ers Inter­ number of SIU men were, fired, ture. She is the former Canadian national Union of North America, removed. from the. ship and re^ree-stacker Empress of Scotiuud. Atlantis and Gulf Distrtet. jU?'L-; plp9pd,by,pi^;?!if%ii. v;. Dunn Gets AicCurran Slate Wins SlU Starts Pact Tattcs NLRB Finding Again Baps NMU Raiding New Foreign Tourist Ship In US Trade SEAFARERS LOG ii' ' Anrnst 1. 1958 Issue Full Report On Job Rules A full report has just been issued on the decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board re­ lating to the shipping rules under the SIU contract. The report cov-. ers all board actions and clarifica­ tions of the shipping rules since March, 1955. The appeals board was set up at that time, when the Union and the operators jointly agreed to estab­ lish a seniority shipping system governing hiring operations under the contract. The board is com­ posed of SIU and shipowner rep­ resentatives, who meet regularly each month to interpret the ship­ ping rules and deal with whatever problems may arise. Full text of the SIU shipping niles flrst in-omulgated In March, 1958, and all actions ef the Seafarers Appeals Board since tihat Ume, are In the cen­ terfold of this Issue. All told, the board has publishedi 32 actions covering clarifications and definitions of the shipping rules, the addition of new steam­ ship companies which have signed the' agreement, and other routine matters. Almost half of them ap­ peared previously in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG (February 3, 1956), fol­ lowing an earlier progress report by the board. Transportation Rule The latest action, number 32, is a clarification covering transporta­ tion for SIU men who ship under ' the 60-day contract rule, and was reported in the last issue of the LOG. Seafarers are advised to keep a copy of the report for handy refer­ ence at home or aboard ship. The texts printed in the LOG center­ fold this issue cover the shipping rules adopted by the appeals board under the SIU contract and board actions since then in con­ nection with the shipping rules. The shipping rules went into effect March 14, 1955, following ratifica­ tion by the Union membership. Copies of the board's actions are also, posted and available in SIU halls. In addition, the LOG Vill continue to report them from time to time. AfCS Opens Resort^ Sets Family Rate SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the SIU Pacific District unions and their families have bfeen invited to enjo^ moderate-priced vacations at the newly-opened Marine Cooks and Stewards training center at Santa Rosa. The rates for the vacationers, announced by the MCS, fange from $7 a day for adults, down to $3.50 a day for children. This in­ cludes Uvlng accommodations, meals and the use of the recreation facilities. Meals purcj|fised in­ dividually will run $1.25 per per­ son. Facilities at the center include cabins with one, two or three bed­ rooms, kitchenette and bath; a swimming pool, wading pool, bath house and showers; a recreation hair with a TV lounge; library, snack bar and soda fountain; pool tables and a dance .floor. The vacation facilities, dedicated last month, are now fully-equipped and staffed and should SODA be op? erating,»ti^apucityw i,; �•:-r:--' -••y'v.f'ri^-y '-. AoiriiiiJ, i^5S SEAFAKEtiS Pac« Tlire* LOG SlU-Manned Ships Rush US Cargoes In Mid-East Crisis SlU-manned ships found themselves in the middle of a new international crisis as the US Government rushed supplies and equipment to its armed forces in Lebanon as well as oil and grain to the Kingdom of Jordan, The latter countryhas been cut off from its*^ to MSTS for this run. away from the ship on June 11, normal oil supplies by the vessels Aside from the charters of pri­ There was no damage, but the gang revolution in Iraq, and will vately-owned ships, MSTS has was more happy to leave that port. Routins firo and beaf drill on Steel Mdlcer In Belrtit, Lebanon, fea« turei Walt Newcombe, L L Browne, Al Brinkerhoff, Carl Wayne and W. Yahl. It assumed added significance when bomb exploded near ship a few days later. Above, Seafarers throw in for 50 jobs hanging on board after last Wednesday's NY meeting. be dependent on US tankers for oil. • Indications of a long-term carg#. movement to the area were seen in the action of the Military Sea Transportation Service in char­ tering 27 US-fiag ships. In addi­ tion to supplying troops in Le­ banon, the US is undertaking to supply British troops in Jordan and is promising increased mili­ tary and economic aid to Turkey and Iran. The first SJU ship to head for the trouble area was the Longview Victory which sailed on July 22 with a load of military equipment for an. "undisclosed destination." Another Victory Carriers ship, the Coe Victory, had its itinerary switched and is headed for Aqaba, which is Jordan's only seaport. One other Victory Carriers ship, the Coeur D'Alene Victory, may also be involved. In addition to these vessels, the Maria H (Herald) is also en-route to Aqaba with a load of grain from Corpus Christi, Texas, and other SlU-contracted companies, includ­ ing Bloomfield, and independent tanker operators are chartering P&O Rigs A New Phony Front MIAMI—Fronting for the boss, 38 shoreside employees of the Peninsular & Occidental Steamship Company have sent a flag-waving appeal to President Eisenhower urging him to nullify the SIU's 4-1 vote victory covering P&O's Liberian-flag passenger operations. The SrU won its precedentbusiness by seeking decent wages getting election victory in dressing that .. had the obvious for his seamen. Obviously drafted aim of returning thO ships to the June, gaining bargaining operational control of P&O . . by a'n attorney, it was replete with rights for crewmen of the liners Florida and Southern Cross. Both vessels had been under SIU con­ tract until the company switched from US registry in 1955, to escape union wage scales and US taxes. Prior to the elecUon, the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board had ruled that the elaborate corporate structure set up by P&O to bypass US standards was merely window- Since the company was clearly American-owned and in domeitlc trades, the board found no reason to give It immunity from union or ganization. The letter to the White House from the shoreside personnel raised the typical shipowner issue of the union "bogeyman" that would drive the poor boss out of 'Tipsy' Voyage Oyer^ UUa Goes Straight POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.—Seafarers aboard the Ocean Ulla worked around-the-clock last week shifting cargo and oil before they were' able to restore the vessel to an even keel go longshoremen could unload her deck and hold cargo of the vessel roUed into 20-degre« starboard list. 8,750 tons of lumber. Urewmembers reported that the vessel had developed a slight list shortly after leaving Port Gamble, Washington, with her 15-foot high deck cargo. Although she was on a fairly even keel going through the Panama Canal, she traveled up the Hudsoii Bivcr. with a five-degree tut. • Crewpieiubers and shoreside workers at Poughkeepsie pumped ballast into her several times in an effort to straighten her out. But no sooner had they succeeded than She was righted again and held that way for a short time, but slipped five degrees to port. Some­ time during the night the vessel tipped eight degreeai starboard, L'ife aboard the vessel. Whitey Johnson, chief steward, repbrted, was unusual to say the least. Cans slid back and forth across the decks, and the gang found it some­ what difficult to. sleep, eat or work. Crewmembers and officers were unable to explain what caused the vessel to tUt from side to side. detailed citations and documenta­ tion backing P&O's position that it couldn't pay US wages. Ironically, the employees—citing themselves as American citizens and taxpayers—said the Labor Board was wrong in paving the way for non-citizens to decide whether they wanted imion conditions be­ cause "these crewmen pay no US taxes, feel no responsibility toward the US and owe no allegiance to the US." This, of course, is pre­ cisely the position of P&O and the reason why it created three Liberian subsidiaries to bypass US conditions. SIU headquarters pointed out that the employees, who are them­ selves receiving an American wage scale, did not suggest that they be paid at foreign-flag wage levels to "save" the company. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts ' Headquarters again wiishes to' remind all Seafarers that paymentf of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and thai an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, b>. sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the eecretary-troasurer's office. pulled two Victorys out of the re­ serve fleet. Should the current crisis drag on, it is expected that there would be some additional breakouts. The military, which is anxious for "roll-on" ships, is pulling the, Carib Queen out of the US re­ serve. She was formerly SIUmanned under contract with TMT. Even before US marines landed in Lebanon, the SlU-manned Steel Maker got caught in the middle of the flght while in Beirut harbor in June. The Maker's crew reportea that a bomb landed some 500 yards SIU officials at headquarters are keeping watch on the situation in the event any SIU ships are in­ volved in hostilities. Up until now, the latest develop­ ments have had little effect on shipping although the port of New York enjoyed the best shipping it had experienced for many months' in the two-week period ending July 23, with 316 Jobs going off the board. Ironically enough, the last ship boom followed the closing of the Suez Canal. Since the clearing ot the canal, US-flag shipping has ebbed steadily downward, illustrat-ing once again the indispensability of the merchant marine in time of crisis and the nation's inability to establish it on a firm footing dur­ ing relatively normal periods. ' Pointing up this situation, the American Tramp Shipowners As­ sociation reported that in January, 1958, US ships carried only two million tons, or 16.8 percent of the country's total foreign trade. The figure was the lowest of- any year since the Merchant Marine Act was WASHINGTON—A proposal by passed in 1936, States Marine Lines that would permit the first nuclear cargo ship, the Savannah, to sail in a wide variety of runs under a large number of house flags has been adopted by the Maritime Adminis­ tration and the Atomic Energy Commission. The ship will go Into service in 1960. Under the plan the general agent The presentation of the Secre­ for the combination passenger- tary-Treasurer's pre-balloting re­ cargo ship will be States Marine port at the August 6 membership Isthmian. For the first year or in all ports will clear the more the ship Will sail on States meeting way for nominations to SIU office Marine-Isthmian runs serving' the in the coming biennal elections. Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts, Nominations will remain open as well as 37 countries in Europe, August 12 to September 12. from the Near East, the Mediterranean The secretary's report will and the Far East. Matson Naviga­ recommend for membership ap­ tion will help handle future pas­ proval, the number and type of senger travel. elective posts that are to be filled Later, other American lines will in the various ports and at head­ have an opportunity to operate the quarters based on the need for Savannah commercially in their servicing the membership. Any own services. Presumably bids will Seafarer who meets the constitu­ be made . by American President tional requirements may nominate Lines and Pacific Far East Lines, himself for any of these posts by whose ships are manned by the submitting his credentials and rec­ SIU Pacific District; Isbrandtsen, ords of seatime to the credentials Moore-McCormack, Farrell and committee. United Btates Lines, which havs Requirements for office under expressed interest in operating the the SIU constitution are: US citi­ ship, and possibly by other Amer­ zenship, eontinuous good standing ican lines. Alcoa, Bull, Banner in the Union for at least two years Line and Waterman are also par­ immediately prior to nomination, ticipating in the discussions. and three years actual unlicensed While plans for the Savannah seatime on American-flag v.essels, are proceeding smoothly, prospects four months of which must be on for the early development of a US-hag vessels under SIU contract competitive nuclear ship have been during the period between January set back again. The Budget Bureau 1,1958 and the time of nomination. has turned down a Maritime Ad­ Those throwing in for departmepministration plan to convert a T-5 tal posts, such as engine patrol­ tanker this year to atomic propul­ man, must show three years' sea­ sion, and has not indicated when time in that department. it will give the MA the green light. A six-man rank-and-file creden­ The development of atomic ships tials committee, consisting of two for the Armed Services is faring men from each of the deck, engine better. Last month, the Senate and steward departments, will be Commerce Committee passed a elected at the September 3 membill authorizing the construction of ber^ip meeting in New York to an atomic icebreaker fof the Coast check all of the applications. Voting will begin in all ports off Guard and for training a crew to operate it in US, Arctic and Ant­ November 1 and conthiue through December 31. arctic waters. Isthmian Atom Ship Role Likely Pre-Ballof Report Due On Aug. 6 .11 ' '^1 '>il . ' nI .^>11 : JI �SEA FA R'ERS House Asks More Data On Onassis WASHINGTON—Public hearings Into the complex dealings of the Onassis shipping interests con­ tinued here last week. A House Merchant Marine subcommittee heard additional testimony about the Justice Department's suit to restore to the US flag 14 former SlU-manned ships transferred Liberian. The suit also seeks re­ covery of $20 million in profits. Former Attorney General Her­ bert Brownell Jr. was questioned about the part he played in 1956 in settling the Government's orig­ inal suit against Onassis. Brownell's law firm had a previous con­ nection with Onassis when he first purchased American tonnage. The Justice Department's suit, filed June 12, charged Onassis with reneging on an agreement to build two 46,GQ0-ton tankers and one 105.00Q-ton tanker for Amer­ ican operation under the Victory Carriers' house flag. The action followed a Victory Carriers' an­ nouncement that it could not build the ships because of the collapse of the market. Congressman Herbert Zelenko (Dem.-NY), a member of the in­ vestigating group, has accused the Government of dragging its feet on the suit. The Justice Depart­ ment denied the charge and said that the Federal Bureau of In­ vestigation is currently examining Onassis' influence over a trust fund set up in the name of his Amer­ ican-citizen children. The trust operates Victory Carriers and is charged with the new tanker con­ struction agreement. Earlier, a spokeman for Victory Carriers confirmed that the Onassis group has been earning $1 million a month on long-term charters for the 14 former SIU ships. The prof­ its, he conceded, have gone large­ ly towards settling old debts owed by Onassis to the US Government instead of toward a fund for con­ struction of the new tankers. SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO ROARD From July 9 To July 22, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the eomplete picture in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job group and port, including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) Maintaining a steady pa(», SIU shipping last period fell off barely two dozen jobs from the previous report, for a total of 1,124 jobs dispatched. The good shipping was reflected in the seniority breakdown, which showed class B and C shipping to be higher than last period despite the decline in total shipping by all seniority groups. Registration was also up slightly, to 1,157, but the total number of men on the beach declined. There were 2,204 class A men* and 571 B men registered by the end of the period. Overall, the comparison of the shipping totals to the number of top seniority men registered on the beach continued to show a ratio of one man shipped for every two left on the beach. This healthja Job ratio has been maintained for several months. The identical ratio also holds for class B men alone, all of which adds up to a good shipping picture. Six ports showed a rise during the last period, seven declined and one (Savannah) stayed the same: .slow. Shipping was up in Boston, New York, Norfolk, Tampa, New Orleans and Houston. New York, New Orleans and Houston were busy, and Norfolk showed a sizable Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 2 4 17 35 3 5 9 38 8 5 — 4 — 5 3 12 17 25 2 3 14 21 4 4 13 5 13 5 Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 50 13 7 1 46 1 5 1 6 1 — 7 9 17 U 17 6 1 25 4 1 4 8 2 1 3 Port Boston New York Savannah Tampa MobUe . New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Keeping up with the fashions, Houston Wilmington .... the crew of the SS Florida State ,San Francisco T. has agreed to al­ Seattie low the wearing of bermuda shorts in the messhalls at any time. How­ ever, the motion, made by Jerome Kilgore, and sec­ onded by Hans Port Hansen, drew the Boston line with ber­ New York Kilgore muda shorts, Philadelphia ... style or not. It said nothing less Baltimore Norfolk would be tolerated in the mess- Savannah ...... halls. Tampa •^i:^._:. ;• 'M>^. w«r': ' •'. 3 2 13 4 7 3 — — 1 6 3 4 3 — 2 Registered CLASS A Norfolk t Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2. 2 — 4 1 — — — 3 1 — 2 1 11 — 6 4 — — 1 6 1 6 1 L— 2 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 4 20 61 3 2 2 16 3 9 _ — 1 1 5 19 18 SO 1 2 21 19 3 6 6 ' 4 2 6 3 1 0 —10 4 2 1 2 7 1 8 — — 1 MM Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 2 2 1 7 11 1 _ 2 — 1 3 1 4 1 4 — __ _ 1 — 4 — 1 3 6 2 1 2 10 8 2 — 1 — 4 5 1 1 ,2 — Shipped CLASS C 3 1 12 1 8 1 — — 1 12 2 11 TOTAL, SHIPPED GROUP 2 1 __ 6 — 2 2 — 2 — _ — — — 3 1 11 _ 4 1 — _ 3 _ — — 1 — —— 1 3 1 ' 2 CLASS B 4 20 1 12 6 — 3 1— 19 2 53 17 3 5 48 23 — 10 14 9 10 2 A 6 82 7 19 16 C 1 16 2 6 3 — — 3 1. — 3 Registered On'The Beach CLASS A CLASS B All 11 118 10 37 25 _ 3 21 73 8 72 • 10 23 15 GROUP 1 2 , 5 19 94 167 15 16 43 105 10 6 7 9 10 43 25 34 52 8 1 SO 21 8 18 13 1 9 7 MM 3 4 59 13 17 1 5 3 8 7 4 4 7 1 1 GROUP 1 2 2 1 3 28 _ 1 9 14 3 6 —. —— • 1 3 1 1 ^ 1 5 — 17 — 3 3 8 80 29 12 8 8 7 7 5 10 2 MM 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Baltimore 4" gain. Philadelphia, BUtimore, Mobile, Lake Charles and the West Coast ports were off somewhat. ^eniority-wiso, class A men accounted for 62 percent of the total Jobs shipped, class B for 26 percent and class C for the remaining 12 percent This represents a small gain for class B and a considerable one for class C. It also indicates that the A men have been holding back, prefering to wait out certain Jobs instead of taking them as they show up on the board. Vacations probably also account for some of this. The on-the-beach totals ^ow six ports with less than 100 men on hand in all -departments. These ports are Boston. Noirfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Seattle. In addition, San Francisco has only 101. These ports as well as Wilmington are also stretched pretty thin on class A men, as none of them have more than 78 top seniority (class A) men registered. As noted before, the "beach" figures are worth watching by Seafarers coming in to register because they clearly in­ dicate the chances for quick Job turnover. Houston again is a prime example. This port shipped 162 men in the last two weeks, registered 137 and had but 134 A and B men registered in all departm^ts by the end of the period. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New Tbric: Good . . . ndladelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Better . . . Norfolkt Fair .. . Savannah: Slow ... Tampa: Quiet... Mobile: Good . . . New Orleans: Very good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good . , . Wilmington: C>ood . . . San Francisco: Fair . . .Seattle: Fair. DECK DEPARTMENT Philadelphia ... |b''.i Aornit 1, lS5t LOG Mobile ^.... It was a real "vote of thanks" New Orleans*... meeting aboard the La Salle be- Lake Charles .. fore it paid off recently according Houston to the report of Hugh Randall, Wilmington ship's delegate. The crew went on San Francisco .. kecord giving a vote of thanks for Seattle ......... , a Job well done to the steward de­ partment, which promptly gave one back to the crew for its co­ 1 wf F\Em^ operation. Then the crew gave one to the skip's delegate, after which the galley gang came back with an- DECK . other vote of thanks to the elec­ ENGINE trician for keeping all of the de­ partment's elecrtical appliances in STEWARD ^ good running order. It . was GRAND "thanks" all arbund at that meet­ TOTAL ing. TOTALS Registered CLASS B 3 MM 4 3 3 1 1 M— MM ' MM MM MM - 3 2 5 2 3 1 Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 1 26 7 6 1 17 8 1 2' 5 1 9 2 8 2 1 6 ~2 6 1 6 1 5 1 GROUP 2 1 2 15 8 3 10 6 1 — — 4 1 1 11 5 18 1 4 1 4 MM 8 2 8 8 — 1 1 5 3 8 4 1 2 Registered CLASS B MM MM MM MM 14 14 1 4 2 2 7 4 •1 Registered CLASS A 3 GROUP 1 2 __ 2 9 41 3 1 — 16 3 8 — 3 — 3 9 4 16 36 3 6 21 1 7 1 — 4 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 2 1 1 7 1 25 — 1 — 5 2 1 1 4 — _ — 3 1 —— 2 8 12 8 — 2 __ 6 1 10 _ 5 1 1 1 _ 5 3 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP B 2 3 A 1 2 1 2 4 39 8 4 8 57 — 5 11 1 2 18 1 _ 11 8 1 — . 3 —• _ w_ 3 3 3 2 — 14 16 8 2 64 1 _ _ 5 1 1 — 2 33 17 7 1 _ _ _ 9 5 _ 1 2 4 5 MM 13 — 5 4 — M 1 6 1 6 2 3 — STEWARD DEPARTMENT « ~ GROUP 3 1 2 . 1 40 8 5 2 • 19 1 2 3 1 MM Shipped CLASS A MW __ 1 MM MM 'MM MM MM MM MM Shipped CLASS A 3 •MM GROUP 1 2 3 18 10 2 1 2 1 2 .MM 16 4 12 10 _ 2 1 6 8 9 12 1 1 9 9 2 2 2 3 1 MM Registered CLASS B _ 8 4 1 — 1 — 3 2 30 4 9 — _ 1 11 25 __ 5 2 7 1 « Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 2 1 r 8 — — 8 1 GROUP 3 1 2 1 1 7 » 3 — 3 14 — 6 1 — -.a5 IS 2 7 1 — 1 MM MM MM M MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM 1 M •mm MM _ •M. M 'MM 3 4 18 1 5 10 — _ 1 —- Shipped CLASS B MM , .MM 2 MM —- 7 1 14 _ 1 3 _ 3 AU 9 110 5 33 23 3' 6 19 85 6 83 8 14 12 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B 5 1 58 9 7 3 11 14 3 9 — 1 8 — 18 5 41 14 1 2 15 7 4 . 1 10 1 2 . 2 Shipped CLASS C C 3 14 — ,4 4 — — 2 8 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B c All 5 11 21 88 1 11 5 30 10 22 1 2 — 23 7 62 4 1 15 . 37 — 5 — 11 5 1 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 1 2 __ 10 3 1 42 161 23 6 24 3 28 4 2 89 IS 7 28 8 14 ~. 14 8 2 — _ 8 3 1 18 54 2 2 1 19 82 7 —. 3 7 4 5 1 1 8 5 23 4 1 3 9 IR­ 3 4 5 IS 1 1 . 4 — — 2 MM' Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 — 3 4 33 119 4 97 ~ 35 9 5 11 — •— 8 54 12 35 2 6 21 6 8 8 11 4 2 8 .— 1 3 — 1 7 10 10 — 1 4 28 13 23 a— — 15 IS 18 35 '_a » 16 4 2 — 0 10 4 1 — 7 13 7 7 1 — 10 18 5 16 _ — ' 4 8 6 1 4 1 8 M«. Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP . CLASS GROUtf* GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 8 8 A B C AU 1 8 2 8 8 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 If 1 8 23 290 101 35 426 285 491 134 30 S3 4 91 185 48 14 38 46 85 160 45 18 14 18 231 117 38 386 113 469 55 46 204 28 6 84 46 39 157 35 7' 69 41 8 — 69 66 312 281 104 272 5 61 5 62 20 97 2 99 21 114 7 6 74 60 87 102 698 287 139 11124 679 1064 461 236 410 190 128 ;166 184 337 :177 27 184 156 19 r m •3h 32] im 8 1 28 3 14 6 — 8 7 4 6 5 7 8 — GROUP 1 2 8 34 65 113 11 102 85 11 " 10 141 56 177 338 �AOfittt 1. 1S5I SEAFARERS LOG Par* Ftr* Bosses Kill Labor Bills Mobile Sees INOne SEAFARER Old-Age Benefit Big Upsui^e QUESTION! What Is th* toughest job you have to perform in your roting? MOBILi^-Two Italian labor stu­ dents spent a eoupl* of days last week going over th* SIU's opera­ tions here in Mobil*. The students. In the US under an exchange pro­ gram sponsored by tt* Department of Labor, were especially 'inter­ ested in the SIU rotary shipping system. Port Agent Cal Tanner reported. Shipping for the port during the past two weeks was on the slow side. However, the outlook for the coming period is good as there are a large number of vessels expected in for payoff or In transit Scheduled to hit this port within the next period are the Claiborne, Monarch of the Seas, John B. Waterman, Wacosta, DeSoto (Water­ man); the Del Monte (Mississippi); Alcoa Banger, Cavalier, Patriot, Roamer, Clipper (Alcoa); Steel Sur­ veyor tisthmian) and th* Bents Fort (Cities Service). Paying off here during th* last period were the Alcoa Clipper^ Alcoa Corsair, Alcoa Ranger (Al­ coa); Claiborne, Madaket Monarch of the Seas (Waterman) and the CoaUnga Hills (Pan-Atlantic). Sign­ ing on were the Arizpa (Waterman) and th* Margaret Brown (Bloomfield). Thomas Tolede, FWTt I don't know about th* toughest Job, but th* dirtiest one is cleaning up oil. Oil can be dangerous,' espe­ cially in bad weather, when it slicks up the decks and pas­ sageways. Other­ wise, I don't find any part of my work tougher than any other. .1 guess it's because I'm used to it all by now. » » » Frank Travis, FOW: I'm an oiler, and there's nothing more danger­ ous than lubricat­ ing in bad weath­ er. For one, there's the pos­ sibility of falling into th* crankpit. Also, if the screws come out of the water the engines race and you can break an arm if you're not careful. Having to go below deck plates to do re­ pairs is pretty risky also. Odd Olsen, AB: Going aloft is always dangerous, but it's all in a day's work. Af­ ter 28 years at sea nothing seems too tough any­ more. I guess experience and familiarity with the Jobs on deck make them rou­ tine after a whiie. That wasn't the way it was when I first started shipping, of course. Raise May Pass WASHINGTON—^The House is expected to approve a seven per cent rise in Social Security benefits following committee vote. Senate leaders have indicated the bill may come up for a vote there before adjourn--j ment. neither the national nor state la­ Under the House bill, in­ bor boards exert jurisdiction—has creased Social Security bene­ been accomplished via another fits would go into effect this route. January, along with a rise in tax As a result of Congressional ac­ rates for employees and employers. tion boosting the appropriation for The measure would add $3-$14 to NLRB activities, the Board wili ex­ current benefit rates that range tend its jurisdiction starting Sep­ from $30 monthly for individuals tember 1. Unions generally sup­ to $200 per month for a husband port this step. C. Negron, bosun: After 17 years and wife. at sea nothing is too tough. I am The tax rate to pay for the high­ er benefits would go up to two and especially safetya half percent of the first $4,800 conscious and I in annual earnings—or $120 a year. try to make my The present tax level is two and men conscious of a quarter percent on the first it also when they $4,200 of earnings to a- maximum are working. of $94.50. Once though, on Meanwhile, the labor reform bill the Steel Rover, and the welfare and pension fund I had to go aloft disclosure bill—both passed by the to fix a light. It was in a storm Senate—still await fomal House and the bosun's chair kept swing­ action. An amended welfare-pen­ ing but the job had to be done.sion fund measure has cleared the MONTREAL—Prospects of the House Labor Committee and would SIU Canadian District regaining A. Bell, steward: I believe that cover all types of plans, whether the eight struck ships of Canadian without experience and knowledge administered by unions, employ­ National Steamship have bright­ of your Job ever­ ers or jointly by "both. It faces ened with reports that two Cana­ ything is tough. tough sledding because of employ­ dian companies are dickering to In the steward er opposition to reporting require­ purchase the vessels. department, when ments for management-controlled •Both companies, the Brqpch Lines you've got the funds. and the Canada Steamship Lines experience there The reform bill, which would are under contract to the Canadian is no reason why impose controls on various union District, so that if either of them a guy should have and management activities, was put purchases the vessels it would a hard time at up for committee consideration this mean manning them with SIU his job. Granted week. One .of its objectives, to members. The latter company is SAN FRANCISCO—William J. McCourt, veteran of many it can be danger­ broaden the jurisdiction of the Na­ the largest in Canada and at pres­ seamen's union struggles and a founder of the SlU-affiliated ous in bad weather, but you still tional Labor Relations Board over ent operates exclusively on the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, passed away here at the don't have any control over that. 'no man's land"—the area where Lakes. Canadian National has been at^ age of 80. A familiar figure to"* tempting to sell the struck ships the members of the SIU Paci­ McCourt was prominent in the opposition group which fought to for some time following failure of fic District, McCourt had a prevent seizure of the union. As a the company's bid to man the ves­ long record of accomplishment in result, the pro-Communist faction sels with strikebreakers and oper­ ate under the Trinidad flag. The th* trade union movement cli- expelled him in 1949 after it was successful in seizing control. strikebreaking move was defeated when West Indian seamen and Brit­ From 1949 te 1991 McCourt BUFFALO—Crewmembers of the 13-ship Boland and Cor­ ish engineers refused to crew the served as chief steward on a num­ ber of vessels contracted to the nelius fleet will start voting August 12 to determine whether ship. The International TransportSailors Union of the Pacific. Then they will be represented by the SIU or any of the three workers Federation put the crusher on when it promised a world-wide in 1991, the SIU of North America unions on the ballot. The elec-4' chartered the present Marin* tion ordered by the National th* Seamen's National Brother­ boycott of the "hot" vessels. Cooks "and Stewards Union. Mc­ Labor Relations Board marks hood. The original intention of the Court was appointed secretary- another major step in the Maritime The Boland and Cornelius vote company was to peddle the ships treasurer under the union's pro­ Trades Department's Great Lakes- follows the successful conclusion foreign, but thus far foreign buyers visional constitution and spent th* St. Lawrence Seaway organizing of a five-week strike against the have shied away fearing that th* next five years working with In­ campaign. recently-organized Tomlinson fleet. boycott would follow them wher­ ternational organizer Ed Turner in " The SIU entry will he opposed A one year contract won by the ever the ships went. However, it the fight against NUMC&S and In the election by the Seamen's District provides for substantial has been reported that this avenue Harry Bridges. Th* fight was cli­ National Brotherhood, Local 5,000 wage increases to approximately is not completely closed yet. The maxed by a 4 to 1 election victory of the United Steel Workers of $650 per month, a ten percent sea­ vessels have been on strike since of the SIU's Pacific District over" America and the Great Lakes sonal bonus, overtime after eight July 4, 1957, when the Canadian the Communist-dominated entry. Freighters and Self-Unloaders As­ hours daily and on Saturdays, Sun­ District men walked off in a wage days and holidays, recognition of beef. McCourt continued as provision­ sociation. Meanwhile, on the West Coast,. al secretary-treasurer of the MCS Both the Seamen's Brotherhood hiring procedures, job security, until 1997, and after adoption of and the Freighters'Association en­ paid vacations and a reopener on Canadian District members are back at work on nine ships of th* a new constitution, he retired from tered the contest after the Great health and welfare benefits. The lot* Williom McCourt oi The Tomlinson victory repre­ Canadian Pacific Railway follow­ active service^ In the last year and he appeared at an MCS con­ Lakes District had already -filed sents the first major success of ing government imposition of a a half his health steadily declined its election petition. The Brother­ vention. until he died peacefully last hood has gone down the line with the MTD-coordinated drive on the compulsory arbitration procedure. maxed by his participation In the month. the company on its objections to Lakes since the Lakes MTD or­ The West Coast men had been out The union's fiag was kept at the composition of the voting unit, ganization was set up last February. since May 16. successful fight against Communist half mast for three days and the helping to confirm charges tiiat it control of West Coast cooks and. hall in San Francisco closed for is a company-inspired organiza­ Ease Seatime Rule For SIU Benefits stewards. three hours while services were tion. - McCourt first entered the labor held at the Aposlleship of the Sea. Seafarers inquiring about the basic eligibility rule for SIU Pending the election, the District movement in California back in Turner paid tribute to McCoxurt hax demanded that the company welfare benefits are, advised again that the seatime requirements 1901, upon his return from the for his long service to West Coast Immediately put into effect wage has been cut, effective June 1, 1958, to one day's seatime in the Alaska gold rush. He was a found­ seamen. "Brother McCourt spent Increases comparable to those re­ last six months. This is broader than the old rule of one day in er of the old Marine Cooks and his life fighting for trade union­ cently received by the company's the last 90 days, and is in addition to the other basic requirement Stewards Association of the Pacific, ism," Turner told the MCS mem­ officers and by unlicensed seamen of 90 days' seatime in the previous calendar year, which remains which subsequently became the bership. "No greater ambition for aboard a majority of ships operat­ unchanged. National Uniwi of Marine Cooks any man could be had than to fight ing on the Lakes. The revision was voted by the joint SlU-shipowner board of and Stewards. Although only 23 for the good of the working man. In its drive for an election, the trustees for the Welfaie Plan, as reported previously, to allow at the time, he soon emerged as This Bill MfcCourt did and we are District was successful in defeat­ for cases where a Seafarer might be on the beach due to per­ a leader of the union and eervad reaping the benefits today of his ing a company move to include sonal business, vacation or other reasons and does not ship within in various positions of responsibil­ great fight. He was a fine and good clerks in the voting unit. The 90 days firom the date of his discharge. The one day in six ity down through the years. ' NLRB, in deciding the composition man and we will miss hipi." months, it was felt, should be more than ample to allow for such When the Communists started McCourt's body was returned to of the unit, ruled against the com­ circumstances and to assure uninterrupted welfare coverage for their campaign to take over his home town of Akron, Ohio, for pany on this issue. Inclusion of Seafarers and their families. the.clerlu had,been;supported by . NVMC&S dwing; Wocld War II, burial. Canada Go's Bidding For StnickShips )AfC Sea Veteran Bill McCourt Dies At 80; Helped Build illiCS NLRB Orders Vote in 2nd Lakes Fleet • '•* I '•f'l ^1 �Tat* Sht SEAFARERS LOG 4-... --.Jf A. ABKUSI 1, 195t • i -I ' "'r •" • f'" ...: ;T -"if^ ^ ' •; • ?•'S- '. -• [i:*-r: •Si'-' .Frank Poznokos, Marine Rreman's Union, deals ouf hand to his buddy, Eugene McPortiand, also MFOW, while recuperating in Baltimore PHS hospital. Seafarer Stan Rodgers is the one catch­ ing vp on his reading. Rodgers was bosun on the Jean before ' being hospitalized. Dry One Baltimore Talks Up State Political Action BALTIMORE—^With the threaterted spread of "right-to^ work" drives, it is most important that labor in this state maintains a strong voice in the legislature, Earl Sheppard, port agent, reported. As a re-1 suit, a number of imions (Marven); Bethcoaster (twice) (Calmar); Robin Goodfellow (Robin); throughout the state have Alcoa Runner (Alcoa); Steel Ad­ started an all-out drive to register miral (Isthmian) and the CS Bal­ every eligible union member, his timore (Cities Service). or her family and friends. Seafarers at the last meeting in this port were urged to support all municipal, state and Federal can­ didates friendly to labor in the coming elections. "This is the only way we will be assured of being heard on any matters that may af­ fect our membership," Sheppard warned. Increases in postal rates on first As the figures show, the bottom fell out of shipping for this port class mail went into effect today. during the last period. The outlook Failure to comply with them may for the future is not too good cost the sender not. only the differ­ either as the only vessels expected ence due, but also a five-cent are the regularly-scheduled Ore penalty for each letter. Line ships. Other than that, the Under the new rates, regular crewing of the Yorkmar is about letters will cost four cents each, all that is in sight. three cents for post cards, seven There were ten vessels paying cents for airmail letters and five off during the past period, three cents for airmail post cards. Mail signing on and nine were in transit. with Insufficient postage will not Paying off were the Jean, Mae, be returned to the sender but will Emilia (Bull); Royal Oak (Cities be delivered to the addressee who Service); Yorkmar, Oremar, Flo- will have to pay the difference. If mar (Marven); Bethcoaster (Cal- the addressee refuses to pay, the mar) and the Alcoa Pointer (Al­ letter will be returned to the coa). Signing on were the Beth- sender. coaster, Oremar and the Ocean- Under the new rate law, a fivestar (Dolphin). cent penalty can be attached to The in-transit vessels were the letters without sufficient postage Cubore, Santore, (Ore); Oremar but the Post Office said that it would suspend the penalty until 31. After that the sender Turned Down OT? October" must pay a nickel if the letter is for insufficient postage. Don't Beef On $$ returned Although new postage stamps, Headquarters wishes to re­ envelopes and post cards will be mind Seafarers that men who available soon. Seafarers may use are choosy about working cer­ up their present supply by adding tain overtime cannot expect an one-cent stamps or whatever is equal number of OT hours with needed to make up the difference. the rest of their department. In major change will be in the some crews men have been useOne of greeting cards. Since the turning down unpleasant OT department does not return greet­ jobs and then demanding to ing cards that are undeliverable come up with equal overtime because of insufficient postage, when the easier jobs come along. they will be treated as dead mail. This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT jobs as they come. The general objective Is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier job com^s along he can make up the overtime he turned down before. 4c Sfamps Make Debut On US Mail •*4ii.-. • Sf •. a;- When wiping around electrical gear, a few precautions ore In order. One of the most Important among them Is to moke sure that wiping rags are thoroughly dry. Moisture on the rag Is a sure Invitation for some current to do a little, traveling In the wrong direction and a severe born or worse con result. Should 0 Seafarer be soogeelng In the engine room he should make a point of finding out what gear Is "hot". In any event, a good general rule to follow Is never to soogee any electrical gear or container for same. When It comes to cleaning around electrical equipment,, "use a dry one.". ' ! An SlU fi I /s o Safe Ship • 'Tell it to the Lofl? ry.inniT.ititirti trnV •• • i f -I A? �rAfivdsf 1. i98t YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying SEAFARERS Pace Serea LOG This Check' Has A Kick To It tEreosncct'il d^ffice HEADQUARTERS BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. Watch Tire SaBe Gammicks • 'i '.1^ •IMPORTANT ADDRESSEE ONLY MAY COMPLETE If \ou Hill fill in ihr rrvrrar wlr of ihk blank giving tin- rrqiirslnl DISBlRSiiMENT iiifitriiialion Usually tire manufacturers and dealers offer tire sales for Labor Hr nill forManI you a Trrasurcr's Ortifiratr willi a umall Day. But this year they have been cutting prices all summer in a Hiiin of monry uliirli nr havr on IVpoail tor ymi for thai |iiir|H)fir. DinCERTIFICAIE liiirHriiirnl nill In- HrnI lo thr aiMma pvm KcgMtrrril in your namr. belated attempt to get recession-hit consumers to buy. All during the boom 1950's, tire manufacturers freely raised prices until they had Jumped them 31 percent in six years. 5low they are slowly retracing the road back down the price escalator. The most helpful trend in tire prices is the smaller difference in DO NOT PIN, FC LD cost between nylon and rayon-cord tires. In current sales, tube-type STAPLE OR MUTILATE first-line nylon tires are available for about $19-$20, including Federal 'j:,i;jrg£=3 tax, and plus your recappable tire, compared to $17-017.50 for firstline rayons. Nylon tires used to cost as much as $5-.'?6 more, for no giBBS • orrict c.i • reason other fhan that our merchaneising geniuses always charge dis­ proportionately more for an extra feature. \ Experts generally consider nylon tires preferable to rayon of the Collection agency sent this so-called "disbursement certificate" to Seafarer's home. Notice effort to same grade. The stronger nylon body gives more protection against give impression that official US Government agency is involved. Actual "disbursement" is ten cents sidewall injuries froiff curbs, and hazards such as potholes in the road. after individual in receipt of the document has unwittingly supplied information about his possessions , The nylon body also is considered to be cooler-running because it's which con lead to attachment of his property. le.ss bulky than rayon. E.vcesslve heat is one of the destructive forces reducing tire life and causing blowouts. Tires are most likely to blow A new version of the "Government check" trick used by a Washington collection agency out in fast driving on hot days. But be warned that while nylon has iieen reported to the SEAFARERS LOG. The agency sends out what appears to be a tires now are less expensive, they "Government" check and requests the unsuspecting party to fill out and return the "Con­ also come in different qualities. fidential' Office Question; No longer is a nylon tire necessar­ naire" on the back. sonal property. This form, pictured above, will ily a premium or even first-line Any individual returning the be turned over to the SlU Welfare The check and the questiontire. Some distributors now sell aire, printed on a simulated "IBM" form may find the agency is on Services Department and to the second-line nylon tires too. card, carries a picture of the Amer­ his tail trying to collect money Better Business Bureau for in­ With today's faster, heavier cars, ican eagle on it and is sent from from him. vestigation. it's more important than ever to the "Treasurer's Office" in Heaaknow what quality tire you are quarters Building, Washington DC. buying,. But the tire business is It even has a picture-of the "Head­ notorious for exaggerated claims, quarters Building," a replica of misleading terminology, guaran­ one of the many US Government tees and bait' advertising. Not only Treasury buildings throughout the the fringe of high-pressure retail­ country. ers, but some of the best-known The form states that if the per­ manufacturers use confusing ter­ son named "will flll in the reverse minology in labeling and advertis­ side" of the blank, the "treasurer" The la.st vessel of American Coal Shipping's projected "80will forward a "Treasurer's certifling tires. ship" coal-carrying fleet was laid up last week for lack of A "first-line" tire is not actually the manufacturer's best quality, as cate with a small sum of money" cargo. The SS Coal Miner, which despite its name has been —in fact, ten cents. you' might assume. It's his second-best quality. The best is called the The questions on the back oi in the grain trade most of the "premium" grade. The so-called "second-line" tire is really the third grade. An "original equipment" -tire is not the best either, but is the form include the person's busi­ time, is now in idle status in go back aboard should the vessel obtain a cargo commitment. Their usually the same quality as the "first-line." Nor does "deluxe" tire ness address, his wife's, business a Staten Island shipyard. mean this is the best grade. More often, a manufacturer's "deluxe'" address, his bank's name and ad­ SlU and NMU oldtlmers aboard last vacation was at Christmas­ tire is his first-line, which in reality is his second-best quality. And the dress, and even the make and year the ship were paid off,on July 21. time when the Union put a relief second-line, really the third grade, often is called the "super" line. of his car. In short, in contains all SIU crewmembers took advantage crew aboard after some oldtlmers Or a manufacturer may even call a second or third-grade tire the the necessary information required of the lay-up to go home for well- had ridden the ship for over a year. for attaching a man's salary or per­ earned vacations, but are on call to "new advanced super deluxe." ACS wps formed originally by a group of coal-carrying railroads, Nor can you assume that the "premium" tires of different makes are coal companies and the United approximately the same quality. According to tire experts at Na­ Mine Workers back in 1956 when tional Cooperatives, Inc., some manufacturers may market a tire of coal rates to Europe were at their 180 to 190 level as a premium tire, while others may call tires of only peak. The company purchased the 110 to 118 level "premium." A first-line tire is generaliy a 100-level Coal Miner and won approval on tire,, while second-line tires are usually around 80-level. charters of 30 vessels from the US Actually there are no standards for tire grades, although the Fed­ reserve fleet, six of which were eral Trade Commission has Just issued a voluntary guide which hopes actually broken out. However, ; to curb some of the high-sounding nomenclature. It warns manufacIt has often been said that one person's loss can be another when the coal market collapsed, i: turers that if their "first-line" tires are designated as "standard,' the company turned its charters i their "second-line" tires must not be designated "super standard." one's gain. There's no doubt this is true in the case of SIU hack to the Government. Also, the "original equipment" designation must be given only to tires oldtimer William Guilford, 66. The lay-up of the Coal Miner generally used as original equipment on current new-model cars.. came following the purchase by The losers, in this instance. Generally you can get at least a fair idea of comparative quality by the company of the T-3 tanker examining several tires before you buy. A better-quality tire generally are the hundreds of Seafarers Conoco Lake Charles from an feels (and is) heavier. It also has a wider, flatter tread face, which who sampled Guilford's culi­ NMU - contracted operator. The provides more road contact, and more cross-cuts in the tread to aid nary talents when he was a mem­ ship is now operating in the oil braking action. The better-grade tires have relatively straight treads ber' of SIU from 1938, when the trade with her NMU crew aboard. or only slight zig zags. This helps provide longer tread life. But be­ The company has announced it tween the treads, these top-quality tires have small cross bars or Union was first founded, until his intends to convert the 18,000-ton retirement in 1955. The winners buttons to provide suction. . . vessel into a hulk dry cargo car­ are the members of his church in You'll also notice that a flrst-line tire has a deeper tread than the Prichard, rier, hut for the time being, it is Alabama, who are able second-line, and thicker outside ribs. The tread on a premium tire to enjoy his cooking at the barbe­ still running as an oil tanker, put­ has extra rubber backing so it can be regrooved after possibly 20,000 cues he holds for them each week. ting the coal operators in the un­ usual position of aiding the trans­ miles. Settled down now to a quite life portation of their bitterest com­ The guarantee is a somewhat-useful but not wholly reliable guide in retirement, with time-a-plenty petitors. to comparing quality. Some sellers puff up guarantees more than to tend his garden, Guilford re­ others. Of two big mail-order houses selling approximately the same- calls that life as a Seafarer was quality tire at close to the same price, one guarantees for 15 months, anything but tranquil. For ex­ the other for llB. All that the warranty or guarantee on tires generally ample, he has the dubious distinc­ HY Primary means is that if the company agrees the failure was due to an actual tion of having been an SIU crewOn August 12 defect and not to yoiu- own abuse of the tire, you will get a propor- member on the SS Wacosta, the tioi|iate allowance towards a new tire. But make sure you do save the first American ship to be stopped Seafarers who are residents Retired since 1955, Seafarer guarantee certificate you get ivith a new tire. by a German submarine at the of New York should note that Of the three most-common tire grades (premium, first-line and onset of World War II. William Guilford and hit wifo primary elections in the state second-line), best value for the average owner is the flrst-line or A short while later, ^ on the find life pretty comfortable to­ original-equipment gr^de, preferably with nylon cord. It's safer, Middle East run, he was on the will be held August 12, not day, thanks to SIU disabilitylonger-wearing and quieter than the second-line. It provides better Alcoa Prospector when she was August IS as reported In the pension. traction and stopping power both at a difference of only $4-$5. A torpedoed in the Red Sea. Later last ediUon of the SEAFARERS second-line tire is recommended only for temporary duty. Especially still, he was shipwrecked by a they try to see as often as possible. LOG. There is no absentee vot­ Guilford also manages to keep typhoon in Okinawa Bay. beware buying light-duty tires for medium heavy cars. ing in this primary but resi­ With aU of that behind him, In steady contact with two old Premium tires cost 50 percent more than flrst-line tires, and pro­ vide perhaps ten percent additional body strength. Nor are cut-price Guilford and his wife now live • shipmates, Lish Taylor and Walter dents otherwise qualifled and ' offers available as often on preniium tires. Theoretically a premium lot less nerveHshattering life at Dunn. All of thia, and the comfort ashore on primary day can cast i: tire will return its price, since it can be regrooved, if hot otherwise home in Prichard. The couple has assured by tho SIU disability-pen­ ballots. damaged. But the initial cost is enough more so that it seems worth two children, a son and daughter, sion, make life today pretty pleas^or«y)p,^SIU,veteraq, , plua three grandchildren whom ij,,.|he jtxtra,twill onJz |9r a. hard, fast driver,witXf.heavy car._ Oldtlmers Take Vacation As Coal Miner Lays Up Keeping in Toneh WITE S 1 U OLDTINERS ) •". •i 'I �On M^ch 5. 1955, the Seafarers Appeals Board createa shippings rules under the SlU ' contract, which were ratified by the SIU mem­ bership and went into effect March 14, 1955, as follows (See below for actions of the Sea­ farers Appeals Board in connection with these rules): f: Every seaman shipped through the hiring halls ot the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, hereinafter called the "Union." shall be shipped pursuant to the following rules; V I. SENIORITY A. Without prejudice to such other legal conditions and restrlc tlons on employment as are contained In the agreements between the Union and the Employers, seamen shall be shipped out on Jobs offered through the hiring halls of the Union in accordance with the class of seniority rating they possess, subject, nevertheless, to the other rules contained herein. B. Seniority shall be determined in the following manner: A Class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly up to December 31. 1954. with one or more of the companies listed In Appendix A. attached hereto and made a part hereof, since before January 1, 1951. subject, however, to Rule 9. A Class B seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly up to December 31. 1954. with one or mora of the companies listed in Appendix A. since before January 1. 1955, and who do not have a Class A seniority rating, subject, however. . to Rule 9. A Class C seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who do not have a Class A or Class B seniority rating, subject, however, to Rule 9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no seaman shall be deprived of the seniority to which he would be otherwise en­ titled by virtue of service with the armed forces of the US. C. A seaman wiU be deemed to have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A If he has been employed as an unlicensed seaman no less than ninety days (90) per calendar, year on one or more American flag vessels owned or operated by the said companies, subject, however, to Rule 3 A. This latter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority if the requirements therein were not met during the first calendar year in which the seaman commenced to ship but, if not met. the said calendar year shall not be counted Insofar as seniority ' upgrading is concerned. D. Employment with, or election to any office or Job In the 1? ^ The following are the actions by the Sea­ farers Appeals Board under the contracft ACTION NUMBER 1 Add a new rule 4(c) as follows: "C. There shall be a limit of eight (8) Job calls In which the priority of class A and class B personnel may be exercised in ob­ taining a particular job. If the eighth-job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either a class A or class B seniority rating (in the order prescribed herein), that seaman with a class C seniority rating, otherwise entitled under these rules, shall be selected for the job. This rule shall not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail, shorthanded or late. (Dated 3/7/95) ACTION NUMBER 3 m;v Croup III—Mcssmen UtlUty Messman. Messman." (g) All disputes placed before the Board shall be given an appro­ priate file number In the following form; SAB-l-NY. to represent the Searfarers Appeals Board, the number of the dispute, and the Initials of the port In which it arose. Ail other matters Evolving individuals shall be designated In accordance with the following example. "SAB-Jones-Misc.," to indi­ cate the last name of the person involved and that it Is a miscel­ laneous Seafarers Appeals Board matter. All application for information, for advisory opinions or rules, and all other miscellaneous matters, requiring l^afarers Appeals Board attention, shall be referred to the Chairman of the Seafarers Appeals Board, who shaU make such replies as he deems appropriate. All actions taken by the Board sliall be displayed on all Union bulletin boards and request made for the Seafarers Log to publish the same therein. As soon as mimeographed copies of the rules and actions taken by the Board, are available (the Union having agreed to furnish same, as soon as possible), the Chairman shall notify the companies of this availability and shall dispatch copies thereof when so re­ quested. (Dated 4/8/55) The Seafarers Appeals Board, acting under and pursuant to the authority contained in the collective bargaining agreements between the Union and various Employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) In order to clarify the iqtent of the parties with respect to the accumulation of seniority, rule 1 (1) Is amended to read as follows: "(I). Seniority shall be calculated on the basis of employment without regard io department (deck, engine or steward), without prejudice, however, to the application of any other rule contained herein." (b) The annexed application blank is to be given to all applicants Who appear to be within the Class "C" seniority rating, the final determination, however, to be made upon the appropriate filling out of the questionnaire, submission of two passport photos, and reason­ able vertification of the contents thereof. (c) The Arthur Steamship Corp. of 120 Wall Street. New York City, is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bar­ gaining agreement. (d) The action taken persuant to letter of Max Harrison, dated March 7, 1955. is hereby labelled action No. 1. (e) Max Harrison is unanimously designated as Chairman of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (Dated 3/18/55) The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, particularly Section 8(f) thereof, hereby takes the fol­ lowing action: The phrase, "employment taken at the behest of, the Union," appearing In Secdion 8(D of the standard hiring clause, shall be con­ strued so as to Include within the scope thereof, schooling taken by seamen at the nehest of the Union. All seamen who receive scholarships from the Seafarers Welfare Flan and who attend school pursuant thereto shall be deemed to have taken schooling at the behest of the Union. (Dated 5/13/55) ACTION NUMBER 3 ACTION NUMBER 5 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the collective bargaining agreement, between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Ship & Freight. Inc.. 17 Battery Place. New York City. New York, is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bar­ gaining agreement, pursuant to Art. I. Sec. 8 (f) of the said agree­ ment. (b) The Board construes the provision in the agreement and ship­ ping rules with respect to "service with the armed forces of the United States" as not intended to include actual service for which less than a discharge under honorable conditions was given. (c) The Board further construes the aforesaid military service clause as requiring an appraisal of what seniority the seaman would have had but for the performance of his military obligations, this In a manner consistent with the liberal purpose of the statute. (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board will recognize, with respect to a particular company, specific provisions set forth In the contract between such company and the Union. (e) The Board construes that part of Sec. 8 (f) 5 of Art. I. dealing with transportation, not to preclude the collection of transportation moneys. In the event these moneys are properly earned under the transportation clause of the agreement, by seamen with a Class "B" or Cflass "C" rating.. It Is only when Class "B" and (Bass "C" seamen leave a vessel for seniority reasons that transportation shall not bo payable. . ~ (f) Rule 2 (F) of the shipping rules Is amended to read as follows: "F. No seaman shall be allowed to register on more than one list (department), and in not more than one group, as hereinafter set forth. No seaman shall be shipped out on a job off a list (depart­ ment) other than that on which he is registered, except under emergency circumstances, such as insuring against a vessel sailing short in a department. No seaman shall be shipped out on a job outside the group in which he is registered, except as specifically set forth herein. The following are the groups within the lists (departments). In which classified seamen may register. Wfthin one list (department), those possessing g higher seniority rating may take priority In the obtaining of jobs over those with lesser seniority rating even when not re.gistered In the same group, subject, however, to the provisions' of Rule 4 (c). The following Is a breakdown- of the list (department) group: DECK DEPARTMENT Croup I—Day Workers Bosun. Bosun's Mate. Carpenter, Deck Maintenance. WatchmanDay Work. Storekeeper. The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Exhibit A. attached to and part of the new hiring clause of the standard agreement, omits, by virtue of a stenographic or other unintentional error, the name of the Calmar Steamship Corporation. Quite obviously. Calmar Steamship Corporation should have ap­ peared on Exhibit A. As a matter of fact. It Is one of the largest companies under contract to the. Union; It is a party to the Seafarers Vacation Plan; it is a party to the Seafarers Welfare Plan; and it has been in contractual relations with the Union for a considerable number of years. Further, there Is no question but that typograph­ ical and human errors In compiling the list were not intended to result in an exclusion, and the consequent need for a renegotiation of the- contract to remedy such- errors. For these reasons, the Seafarers Appeals Board construes Exhibit A. annexed to the hir­ ing clause, as containing the name of Calmar Steamship Corporation ab Initio and will take the same action should other unintended omissions appear. (Dated 5/34/55) ACTION NUMBER 5 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) The Alba Steamship Corp.. 120 WaU Street. New York. New York. Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bar­ gaining agreement. (Dkted 5/3/55) Group If—Rated Watch Standers Quartermaster. Able Seaman. Car Deckman. Watchman—Standing Watches. Croup III—Ordinaries on Watch ENGINE DEPARTMENT Croup I Chief Electrician. 2nd Electrician. Unlicensed Jr. Eng'r ^Day Work. Unlicensed Jr. Eng'r.-Watch. Plumber-Hachinist. Chief Re­ frigeration Eng'r., 1st. 2nd. 3rd Refrigeration Eng'r.. Chief Store­ keeper. Evaporator Maintenance Man. Pumpman. 1 and S, Engine Maintenance. Croup II Deck Engineer. Engine Utility. OUer—Diesel, OUer—Steam. Watertender. Flreman-Watertender. Fireman. Wiper.. Croup III STEWARD DEPARTMENT Croup l-^Rated Men Chief Steward-Passenger, 2nd Steward-Passenger, Steward, CheC 1 <^ef Clook, Night Cook and Baker, 2nd Cook and Bakeg, ,,./r Union, or any empioylnent Uken «t the behest of. the Union, shall be deemed to he the same as employment with any of the compa­ nies listed In Appendix A. gnd seniority shall accrue accordingly during the-period such employment, office, or Job Is retained. E. A Class A seniority rating shall be the highest. Class B. the next highest, and so on. and priority as to jobs shall be granted accordingly, subject, nevertheless, to the rules contained herein. F. Within each class of seniority, a seaman ahall be shipped In accordance with the length of time he has been unemployed, the one unemployed the longest to be shipped the first, subject, never­ theless. to the rules contained herein. G. It shall be the responsibility of each seaman to furnish proof of seniority and length of the period of his unemployment. Not­ withstanding any other provisions herein, the failure to produce adequate proof of seniority or length of unemployment shall bo grounds for denial of the job sought. An appropriate seniority rating card duly issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient proof of seniority, for the purposes ot shipping, without prejudice to the right of any seaman to furnish different proof of his seniority In reasonably legible and easily ascertainable form, such as official Coast Guard discharges. Unemployment periods shall be ascertained solely from shipping cards issued by the Union. H. Seniority rating cards will be Issued by the Union only upon written and personal application made and accepted. These will be valid only for the calendar year in which issued. No seniority rating card will be issued after October in each calendar year, unless the remaining time Is not needed to preserve the seniority rating ot the applicant, or Is mathematically sufficient to enable him to retain his seniority. Each seniority rating card shall be based upon entitle­ ment as of the date applied- for. Shipping cards issued by the Union shall be valid for a period of three months from the date of ^issue. subject to the other rules contained herein. Shipping cards shall be Issued to all those request­ ing the same, provided the seaman has all the necessary documents and papers required by law and is otherwise eligible. I. Seniority shall b^calculated on the basis of employment In any one of these threo departments: deck, engine or steward. J. Seamen with a Class B and Class C seniority rating may ha shipped on a vessel for one round trip, or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer: In the latter case, the sixty (60) day period may be ex­ tended, where necessary to Insure practicability insofar as leaving the ship is concerned. This rule shall not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. No transportation shall be due by virtue of the application of this rule. The words, "round trip." shall have the uru^ and customary meaning attributed to it by seamen, whether It be coastwise, Intercoastal or foreign. 3. SHIFPINO PROCEDURI A: No seaman shall be shipped unless registered for shipping. No seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port of the . • . .Cl-flip. .R. „ ACTION NUMBER 4 Seafarers InfI Union, A&G • SHIPPII Union at one time. No shipping card Issued In one port shall honored In another. B. No seaman may register for another, or use another's shlpplnij card or seniority rating card. All registration must be In person and seamen must be present. In person, when a job la offered then C. No seaman may register for a job so long as he is employed oij any vessel. D. No seaman shall have the right to reject more than two job after throwing in for them, within the period of validity of hlJ shipping card. Rejection of more than two jobs during this period will require re-registration and the taking out of a new shipplni| card, E. Every seaman who accepts a joh. and who quits or is flreil after one day. shall-not be permitted to retain the original shipping card on which he received his job. but must re-register to ship, he quits or is fired within one day. he must report back to the d pateher on the next succeeding business day or else give up thi| original shipping card on which he received his job. F. No seaman shall be allowed to register on more than one lisl (department). No seaman shall be shipped out on a job off a lis! other than that on which he Is registered, except under emergenc;| circumstances, such as Insuring against a vessel sailing short in department. G. No seaman shall be tendered any job unless he is quallfici| therefor In accordance with the law and can furnish, on demand, th appropriate documents evidencing this qualification. H. No man shall be shipped while under the Influence of alcoho or drugs. I. All seamen shipped through the Union shaB be given tw| assignment cards. One of these cards shall be given by the seamen tJ the head of his department aboard ship, the other to his departmen| delegate aboard ship. J. Subject to thq other rules contained herein, a seaman recelvinj a Job shall give up the shipping card on which he was shipped. 3. HOSPITAL CASES A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contalnedl the period of employment required during each year to constitutl regular shipping, or for the maintenance of Class B or Class C senloti Ity without break, shall be reduced, pro rata, in accordance with thl • ACTIONS BY SEAFi ping rights or seniority at the hiring ball level. It considers that :| does not have jurisdiction to take action with respect to deprlvlnl an Individual seaman of his right to ship, regardless of the sourcl of the request to do so and the grounds set forth In the said requerl However, this action la to be deemed In no way" to prejudice an| company under Its contract with the Union, (Dated 9/8/55) ACTION NUMBER 13 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. thl collective bargaining agreement between the Union and varloni Employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) A new rule 4(d) ahall be added to the joint shipping rules. a| follows: "(d) The five major ports are declared to be New York. Baltimore Mobile. New Orleans, and San Francisco. In halls other than thos therein located. If three (3) calls for a job do not produce a quallfie seaman possessing a Class "A" or Class "B" seniority rating, th job shaU be placed In suspense but only with respect to Class "A and Class "B" personnel who are' registered for shipping, and nc with respect to Class "C" personnel. The nearest major port sha: be notified, and the suspended job offered there. A qualified Clas "A" or Class "B" seaman (in that order) in tke major port s notified shall have the right to bid for these jobs but only wlthi. the remaining five (5) job calls. In the event these jobs are not bi for. that seaman with a Class "C" seniority rating, otherwise entitle under these rules and registered in the notifying port, shall fc assigned the job. This rule shall nut be aoplied so as to cause i vessel to sail shorthanded or late, and shall not be deemed t require any Employer to pay transportation by virtue of the transfc of the job call. The provisions of Rule 4(c) shall be subordlnat hereto." (Dated 10/4/55) ACTION NUMBER J3 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. th colleetlve bargaining agreement between the Union and varlov Employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Rule SF is redesignated Rule 5G. (b) A new rule 9F shall be added to the shipping rules as follow: "F. (1) Within each class .of seniority, preference for the job o Bos'n shall be given those seamen who have sailed as AB for i least 3 years with one or more of the companies listed In the afon' mentioned Appendix A. (2) Within each class of seniority, preference for the-job of Chk Electrician shall be given those seamen who have sailed for at lea/ 3'years in the Engine Department. Including at least one year a Second Electrician, with one or more of the companies listed in th aforementioned Appendix A. (3) Within each class of seniority, preference for the Job < Steward shall be given those seamen who have sailed for at lea/ S years In the Steward's Department In a rating above that of 3r Cook, with one or more of the companies listed in the aforemei tloned Appendix A." (Dated 11/29/55) ACTION NUMBER 14 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. th! collective bargaining agreement between the Union and varioi; Employers, hereby takes the following action:, "The Seafarers Appeals Board considers that Its jurisdiction undt ^ the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the Seafarei International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf iDlstrif and various Employers, does not encompass jurisdiction to take actio ACTION NUMBER 7 ^ with respect to disputes over discharges of seamen by Employer: The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. ihe and that such disputes can be dealt with upon compliance with th collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various conditions set forth in the said agreement, in accordance with tl employers, hereby takes the following action: ' grievance procedure therein set forth."' (Dated 1/5/55) (a) The Ventura Steamship Co. (Trans-Oceanic Marine Inc.. ACTION NUMBER 15 Agents), is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement. (Dated 5/10/55) The Seafarers Appeals Board acting- under, and pursuant to. tt collective bargaining agreement between the Union and varloi ACTION NUMBER 1 employers, herebv takes the following action: The Seafarers Appeals Board acting tmder. and pursuant to. the "The Seafarers Appeals Board considers that the phrase, 'shipplr collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various regularly.' as used in the rules, refers exclusively to the period i employers, hereby takes the following action: time between January 1. 1951 to December 31. 1954 and that, ther (a) The Ace Steamship Corporation. 120 Wall Street. New York. fore, to receive a Class 'A' seniority (apart from promotion thereto New York. Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective a seaman- must have shipped anytime before January 1. 1951, wil bargaining agreement. (Dated 5/30/55) any SlU-contracted company and must thereafter have shipped reg: ACTION NUMBER » larly (90 days per year) with SlU-contracted companies in 1951. 195 The Seafarers Appeals Board Is bound to and will recognize and 1953. and 1954. inclusive, subject, nevertheless, to the exceptioi honor decrees and orders (as well as settlements made In contem­ created with respect to bona fide in or outpatient time, militai plation thereoD of duly constituted courts and administrative service, and work for or at the behest of the Union." (Dated 1/20/5agencies to the extent applicable to its functions, without prejudice, ACTION NUMBER 15 however, to any legal right to contest the same. Within these limits, . The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. tl actions taken by the Union or the Employers, as a result of pro­ collective bargaining agreement between the Union and varioi ceedings to which any governmental body or agency Is a party, will cmpioyers. hereby takes the following action: be presumed to "be permitted through the exercise of this Board's power and right to make elaboratlve rules and regulations. In which "(a) New England Industries, Inc., 120 Wall Street. New Yor: event, however, notification of the action taken shall be sent to the New York, is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collecti Board, which reserve.^ the right to take other, further and different bargaining agreement. action thereon as may be appropriate. (Dated 5/29/55) "(b) The Seafarers Appeals Board considers that seniority credit fi ACTION NUMBER 10 employment with the companies set forth on Appendix A annexe to the hiring clause agreement is to be granted subject to tl The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the' foUoiving: collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: "In the event a company or any of its vessels cease to bo covert by any collective bargaining agreement or understanding with tl (a) Trans Oceanic Marine, Inc., 39 East 61st Street. New York, New Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gu York, is hereby added to .Exhibit A annexed to the collective bar­ District, employment aboard such vessels during the period sugaining agicemcut. (Dated. 7/18/55) circumstances exist shall not be deemed seatime entitled ACTION NUMBER1I seniority credit." (Dated 1/35/55) The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the ACTION NUMBER 17 collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various - The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, . Employers, hereby takes the following action: collective bargaining.- agreement between the Union and vadoThe Seafarers Appeals Board considers that Us Jurisdiction, pur­ employers, hereby takes the following action; suant to the contract made between the Union and the various •mployers. -ls Umltefi, In the -esse of mdivldaal seamen, to heayinE v-- -1? * <a!! The «Seafertre -.topeale Eeerd considers-thAt.i attend HSUMl,de(ddinE;>sgiEHlillft'hk>-8<8MneB^«oat:A-'dIaMMMi-:4MpHvAtion^$4*^ �iisirlct/ and Cbnfracted Eifiployers llG RULES • proportion of bona fide In and out patient time to each calendar year. Example; If a man baa been a bona fide In and out patient for four (4) montha in one calendar year, the yearly 'employment ' required for aenlorlty purposea ahall be reduced by one-third for that year. B. A seaman who entera n bona fide hospital as an Inpatient and remains there for thirty <30) days or more, shall be entitled. If otherwise qualified, to receive a thirty <30) dny back-dated shlppinfi card. If he has been such an Inpatient for less than thirty (30) days, he shall be entitled, if otherwise qualified,-to a shipping card backdated to the day he fir.st entered the hospital. This rule shall not apply unless the seaman reports to the dispatcher within forty-eight «8) hours after his discharge, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, and produces his hospital papers. 4. BUSINESS HOURS AND JOB CALLS A. All Union halls shall be open from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. On Saturdays, the halls shall be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. On Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and Holidays, the hours of business shall be determined by the Port Agent, upon proper notice posted on the bulletin board the day bfifore. B. Jobs shall be announced during non-holiday week days. Including Saturday mornings; on the hour, except for the 8:00 AM and noon calls. On Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and Holi­ days, or under exceptional circumstances, the job may be called out at any time after It comes In. In no case shall'a Job be called out unless It Is first posted on the shipping board. S. SPECIAL PREFERENCES A. tVithln each class of seniority rating, seamen over fifty <50) years of age shall be preferred In obtaining jobs of fire watchmen,B. A seaman shipped on s regular job, whose ship lays up less than fifteen <1.8) days after the original employment date, shall have restored to him the shipping card on which he was shipped, pro­ vided the card has hot expired. C. If a ship lays up and then calls for a crew within ten <10) days after Ici^p, the same crew members -shall have preference, providing they are registered .on the shipping list. D. A seaman with a Class A seniority rating shall not be required to throw In for a job on the same vessel after first obtaining a job thereon, so long as he has not been discharged for cause or has quit. B. Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfaction completed IRERS APPEALS BOARD • lent of seatlme appropriate for seniority credit and each day's attend­ ance thereat shall be deemed the equivalent of one day of seatlme appropriate for seniority credit under , the contract and the rules. <b) Rule SF Is hereby amended to read as follows: "F. (1) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of bosun shell be given those seamen who either have actually sailed as AB for at least 36 months In the deck department, or, have actually sailed In any capacity In the deck department for at least 72 months, or. have actually sailed as bosun for 12 months, in all cases with one or more of the companies listed In the afore­ mentioned Appendix A. (2) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of chief electrielan shall be given those seamen who have actually sailed for at least 36 months in the engine department, including at least 12 months as second electrician, with one or more of 'he companies listed In the aforementioned Appendix A. (3) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of steward on ca<go vessels shall be given those seamen who either have actually sailed for at least 36 months In the steward depart­ ment in a rating above that of 3rd cook, or, have actually sailed as steward (or as 2nd steward on passenger vessels) for at least 12 months. In either case with one or more of the companies listed in the aforementioned Appendix A. <4) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of chief steward, on passenger vessels, shall be given those seamen who have actually sailed for at least 12 months as chief steward or as 2nd steward on passenger vessels, and preference for the job of 2nd steward, on passenger vessels.^ shall be given on the same basis as that of steward on cargo vessels. In all cases with one or more of the eompanles listed In the aforementioned Appendix A." <c) A new Rule 5H shall be added to the .shipping rules as follows: "H. In cases of unusual hardship, the Seafarers Appeals Board may permit the granting of seniority on the basis of. appropriate employment Irrespective of department." (Dated 2/27/54) ACTION NUMBER II The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employeas, hereby takes the following action: <a) Rule 2J Is redesignated Rule 2K. (b) A new Rule 2J Is added, to read as follows: "J. Without prejudice to the right of appeal contained herein, a seaman may be refused permission to ship when he is not In compliance with the union shop or maintenance of membership provisions of the contract entered between the Union and its contracted employers, where such provisions -are applicable. It shall be the burden of the Union, in the event of appeal, to establish that the refusal to ship, in such cases. Is based on grounds consistent with those provisions of Sec^tlons 8A3 and 8B2 of the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act), as amended, dealing with failure to tender uniformly required periodic dues and Initiation fees." (Dated 3/9/54) ACTION NUMBER 19 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Rule 5 H Is hereby deleted. <b) The last paragraph In Rule 1 H Is amended to read as follows: "Shipping cards Issued by the Union shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of Issue, subject to the other rules con­ tained herein. If the 90th day falls on a Sunday or a holiday, national or state, or if the hall In which registration has been made Is closed on that day for any reason, the card shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the hall Is open. Shipping cards shall be Issued to all those re­ questing the same, provided the seaman has all the necessary documents and papers required by law and Is otherwise eligible." (Dated 4/2/54) ACTION NUMBER 20 , The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) The following companies are hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement: Intercontinental Transportation Co.. Inc.. Arapahoe Co.. Inb. Algonkln Co., Inc., Isthmian- Lines, Inc. Liberty Navigation and Trading Co., Inc. (Name changed—pre­ viously referred to on Exhibit A as Liberty Navigation, Inc.) (Dated 4/11/54) ACTION NUMBER 21 I. The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and' various employers, hereby takes the following action: Rule 1 (1) Is amended to read as follows: "1. Seniority shall be calculated on the basis of employment . without regard to department (deck, engine, or steward), without prejudice.- however, to the application of any other rule con­ tained herein. A seaman may not change the department In which he usually ships without permission of the Seafarers Appeals Board, which permission shall be granted only upon proof, deemed satlsfaetory by the Board, that medical reasons. . insufficient to prohibit sailing, all together, warrant the change." (Dated 4/24/54) ACTION NUMBER 22 "The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the cbllec-llve bargaining agreement between the Union and vsrlous employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) yiforld Carriers, Inp.. 80 Broad Street. New .Ifork. New York. 'J-. . ' Is hereby added to BbcUblt A annexed to the .collective bargaining x-' agreement, as of May 11. 1936. <b) dockland Steamship Corp.. 80 Brokdwiy. New York, New . . r < York.;:ls hereby adde<l to EshibU A annexed to the coUeotlvo 1 from th# Andrew Funiseth Training School shall bo preferred over other Class C personnel. T. The above preferences shall obtain notwithstanding any other provision to the countrary contained In these rules. «. tTANDBY JOBS - A. Standby jobs ahall be shipped In rotation, within each class of seniority rating. No standby shall be permitted to take a regu­ lar job on the same vessel unless he returns to the. Hall and throws in for the regular job. His original shipping card shall bo returned to the standby when he reports back to the dispatcher unless It has expired In the Interim. 7. RELIEF In the event an employed seaman wants time off and secures permission to do so, he shall call the Hall and secnire a relief. No reliefs shall be furnished for less than four <4) hours or more than three <3) days. The one asking for time oft shall be responsible tor paying the relief at the regular overtime rate. Reliefs shall be shipped In the same manner as a standby. This -rule shall not apply when replacementr are not required by the head of the department concerned. 8. PROMOTIONS OR TRANSFERS ABOARD SHI|1 No seaman shipped under these rules shall accept a promotion or transfer aboard ship unless there Is no time or opportunity to dispatch the required man from the Union hall. 9. CHANCE IN SENIORITY A. All those who possess a Class B seniority rating shall ba entitled to a Class A seniority rating eight (8) years after they commenced to ship regularly with the companies set forth in Ap­ pendix "A", provided they maintain their Class B seniority rating without break. B. All those who possess a Class C seniority rating shall be' entitled to a Class B seniority rating two <2) years after they com­ menced to ship regularly with the companies set forth In Appendix A, provided' they maintain their Class C seniority rating without break. C. Shipping with one or more of the companies set forth In Appendix "A" for at least ninety <90) days each calendar year Is necessary to maintain without break a Class B or Class C seniority rating, subject, however, to Rule 3A. This latter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority If the require­ ments therein were not met during the first calendar year In which the seaman commenced to ship but. If not met, the said calendar year shall not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading Is con­ cerned. D. The same provisions as to military service as are contained In Rule IB shall be- analogously applicable here. 10. DISCIPLINE A. The Union, although under no Indemnity obligation, Mdll not ship drunks, dope addicts and others whose presence aboard ship would constitute a menace or nuisance to the safety and health ACTION NUMBER 21 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Grain Fleet Steamship Company. Inc., 80 Broad Street, New' York, New York, Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of July 26, 1956. (b) Fairfield Steamship Corp., 60 Broadway. New York, New York, Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of August 1, 1936. (Dated 8/3/54) ACTION NUMBER 24 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: Ponce Products. Inc., 61 Broadway, New York, New York, Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of August 9, 1956. (Dated 8/30/54) ACTION NUMBER 25 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Denton Steamship Corp., 60 Broadway, New York,' NY. Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of September 11, 1956. .(b) Transcape Shipping Corp., 30 Broad Street, New York, NY, is hereby added to Exnlblt A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of September 14, 1956. (c) The Seafarers Appeals Board considers that such jurisdic­ tion as It possesses, under the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL-CIO, and various em­ ployers. to take action with respect to a claimed deprivation of shipping or seniority rights. Is not limited by the fact that the deprivation Is claimed to be occasioned by an employer,- rather than the Union. It considers Its jurisdiction to be the same In either case. Anything to the contrary appearing In previous actions (see Actions 11 and 14) Is hereby overruled. (d) The Board considers that the provisions for the appoint­ ment of a Hearing Committee of 2 (Section 8(f) (6) in the standard agreement, and corresponding sections in others), do hot limit such appointments to cases where the alleged grievance affecta only an employer. The Board considers that the Intendment of that section Is to make clear that, where an employer Is affected. Its riepresentatlve must be one member of the Hearing Com­ mittee, unless the employer waives this privilege, and that It was not thereby Intended to require a full Board to sit in all other situations. The Board notes that Its present rules were designed to, and considers that they In fact do, reflect this In­ terpretation. (Dstsd 10/10/54) ACTION NUMBER U The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to. the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Transglobe Shipping Corporation. 30 Broad Street. New York, NY. Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of October 25, 1956. (b) Transyork Shipping Corporation, 30 Broad Street, -New York, NY, Is hereby added to Bhchlblt A annexed to the collective bar­ gaining agreement, as of November 1. 1956. (c) Rule 9 Is amended by adding a new paragraph "E" thereto, to read as follows: "E. In cases where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted because of circumstances beyond his control, thereby preventing the accumulation of sufficient seatlme to attain eligibility for a higher seniority rating, the Seafarers Appeals Board may, in Its sole discretion, grant him such total or partial seniority credit for the time Inst as, again In its sole discretion, it considers warranted in order to prevent undue hardship. "For purposes of .Board procedures, whether a matter pre­ sented to the Seafarers Appeals Board Is an appeal as a result of a dispute over shipping or seniority rights, or Is an appeal for the exercise of the Board's discretion, shall be initially determined by the Chairman, who shall thereupon take such administrative steps as are appropriate in connection with this determination, subject, however, to overruling by the body hearing the matter. If the Chairman Is overruled', the matter shall be deemed to be a dispute appeal, or a discretionary matter, in accordance with the deter­ mination of the said body, and It shall thereupon be subject to disposition under the i rules corresponding to the type of case It has thus been determined to be. "The applicant shall, at his election, have a right to be heard In person, but only at the place where the Seafarers Appeals Board Is meeting to consider the same. The Chairman shall Insure that the applicant shall, receive fair notice thereof." (Dated 11/9/54) ACTION NUMBER 27 TOe Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant, to, the eollectlve bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) The last paragraph In Rule IH Is amended to read as follows: "Shipping cards issued by the Union shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of Issue subject to the other rules con­ tained herein. If the 90th day (alls on a Sunday or a holiday, national or state, or if the hall In which registration has been made IS closed on that day for any reason, the card shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the haU is open. The period of validity of shipping cards shall be extended by the number of days shipping In a port has been materially affected as a result of a strike affecting the industry generally, or other similar circumstances. Shipping cards shall be Issued to sll those requesting the same, provided the seaman has all the necessary documents and papers required by law and is otherwise eUglble." (b) Rule SC. is amended to read as follows: "If a ship lays up and then calls for a crew within ten (10) days after Uyiip. the same crew member's shaU have preference, pro' vhUag they ere registered on the i^lppln* list, S^ch pre.ferehce M irons of the crew. Anyone claiming a wrongful refusal to ship may appeal to the Seafarers Appeals Board, which shall be a board of four <4), two 12) -to be.selected by the Union, and two (2) by that negotiating committee, representing Employers, known and commonly referred to as the Management Negotiating Commltee. This Board shall name a Hearing Committee of two (2), to sit in the port where the refusal to ship takes place. If practicable, and If not, at the nearest available port where it is practicable. This latter Committee shall arrange for a. prompt and fair hearing, with proper notice, and shall arrive at a decision, unanimously, to be binding and 'final. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, an appeal shall be taken to the Seafarers' Appeals Board. Where a specific company Is Involved In the dispute, a repre.sentative thereof must be appointed to the Committee by the Board, unless waived by the said company. B. Where a seaman deliberately falls or refuses to Jain his ship, or is guilty of misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, be may lose his shipping card for up to thirty <30) days. For a second offense, he may lose his card up to .sixty (80) days. In especially severe cases, or In case of a third offense, he may lose bis shipping card permanently. C. The Board of four (4) shall be a permanent body, and each member shall have an alternate. The selection of alternates, and the removal of members or alternates shall be set forth in the agreements signed by the Union and the Employers. Members of the Board may serve on a Hearing Committee, subject to sub­ paragraph A. The Board shall act only If there participates .it least one Union member and one Employer member, while the collective strength of each group shall be the same, regardless of the actual number in attendance. The decisions of the Board shall be by tmanlmous vote, and shall be final and binding, except that, in the event of a tie, the Board shall select an Impartial fifth member to resolve (he particular issue involved, in which case, a m ijority vote shall then be final and binding. Where no agreement can be reached rs to the Identity of (he fifth member, application therefor shall be made to the American Arbitration Association, and Its rules shall then be followed in reaching a decision. D. All disputes over seniority, and transportation disputes aris­ ing out of seniority ru'e applications, shall be dealt with in the same m'lnner as disputes over shipping rights. E. It-Is the obligation of the one aggrieved to initiate action. No particular form is necessary, except that the complaint must be in writing, set out the facts in sufficient detail to properly identify the situation comnlained of. and be addressed to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board, Room 316, Graystone Building, Mobile. Alabama. 11. AMENDMENTS These rules. Including seniority classifications and requirements, may be amended at any time, in accordance with law, contracts between the Unon and the Employers, and. to the extent permitted by law and contract, as aforesaid, by the Seafarers' Appeals Board. strikes affecting ihe Industry generally, or other similar circum­ stances." (Dated 2/14/57) ACTION NUMBER 28 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant. to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) New Jersey Industries. 120 Wall Street, New York, New York, Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of September 25, 1956. (b) A. & S. Tr; nsporlation Co., 249 Wallace Street. Orange, New Jersey, is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of December 1, 1936. (c) T.M.T. TraUer Ferry, Inc., Pier 2, Municipal Dock, Miami. Florida, IS hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of December'24, 1956. (d) Transportation Utilities, Inc., 11 Broadway, New York, New York, is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of April 25, 1957 (Dated 5/7/57) ACTION NUMBER 29 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreemoit between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following action: (a) Heron Steamship Company, 80 Broad Street, New York, NY, Is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of June 25, 1957. (b) Boston Siapplng Corporation, 152 Milk Street, Boston, Massa­ chusetts. is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of May 14, 1957. (c) Inter-Ocean Steamship Corporation, 60 Broadway, New York, NY, is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bar­ gaining agreement, as of August 21, 1957. (d) Marine Bulk Carriers, Inc., 60 Broadway. New York, NY., is hereby added to Exhibit A annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, as of September 21. 1957. (Dated 12/3/57) ^ ACTION NUMBER 30 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following actions: (a) The following companies are hereby added to Exhibit "A" annexed to the collective bargaining agreement: Marven Steamship Company (formerly Ore Navigation Corp.) as of January 7, 1958. Suwannee Steamship Company as of October 2, 1957. Penn Shipping Co. Inc. (successor to Drytrans Inc., Pan-Oceanic Navigation Corp. and Transfuel Corp.) as of February 14, 1957. Petrol Shipping Corp. as of February 5, 1958. Construction Aggregates Corporation as of November 20, 1957. (b) To reflect a change of address only. Paragraph 10-E of the Shipping Rules is amended to read as follows: "E. It Is the obligation of the one aggrieved to initiate action. No particular form is necessary, except that the complaint mu.st be in writing, set out the facts in sufficient detail to properly identify the situation complained of, and be addressed to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 106 North Jackson Street, Mobile. Alabama." (Dated 3/4/58) ACTION NUMBER 31 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, faereb.v takes the following actions: (a) Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc., 5 Broadway, New York, NY. is hereby addeu to Exhibit "A" annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, for the following vessels only, and effective as of (he dates indicated for said respective vessels: As oF December 6. 19,57: SS . Robin Loeksley, SS Robin Gray. SS Robin Kirk. SS Robin Sherwood As of March 28, 1958: SS Robin Goodfellow, SS Robin Trent. SS Robin Hood (b) To formally effect a change In the first paragraph of Rule 1 (b) to confornq to a change in the collective bargaining agreement, effective October 15. 1956. and to record what has, of necessity, been the practice followed since the change in the agreement was In effect, the said paragraph is amended to read as follows: "(a) A Class A seniority rating, the highest, shall be possessed by an Unlicensed Personnel who have shipped regularly, up to December 31, 1954, with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1951. On and after October 1, 1956, a Class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all sea­ men with ratings above ordinary sgaman, .wiper, or messman, who have shipped regularly, up to December 31, 1954, with one or more of the * companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1952, subject, however, to Rule 9." (Dated 4/4/58) ACTION NUMBER 32 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under, and pursuant to, the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and various employers, hereby takes the following actions: (a) Herald Steamship Corporation. 39 Broadway, New York, New York, is hereby added to Exhibit "A' annexed to the collective bargalhing agreement, effective as of April 3, 1958. (b) Epiphany Tankers Corporation, 39 Broadway. New York, New York, is hereby added to Exhibit "A" annexed to the collective bargaining agreement, effective as of May 3, 1958. (c) Rule 1 (J) is amended by adding the .following thereto: "On coastwise voyages, if the schedule of the vessel is such tha* It Is to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman shall not l>e required to leave the vessel until the vessel reaches the said port or area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, where the vessel pays off at a port in the continental United States other than In the area of engagement. If the vessel is scheduled to depart from the said port of payoff within 10 days after arrivaL to return to the port or area of original engage­ ment. a seaman with a seniority rating of less than Class "A" shaU not be required to leave the vessel until It arrives In tha said port or area of original engagement." (Dated 7/1/58) (Note; - Appendix (or "exhlblt'O A lists the names of companies . under contract with the Union at -the time of adoption of the shipping ruleii. Additional qompsnlef^ as t)jey cams under contract, have bee* �is.TM SEAPAkERS LOG MEBA Scores In New Tanker Pact Alviiil 1.1«|| The President Harding Cemes Te Tewn Members of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation resumed work aboard a majority of East Cdast tank­ ers following agreement early this week on contract terms All liffiBA-contracted tank--*^ ships had been immobilized rine Transport, Hess Oil, Amoco, three days as a result of an im- Sinclair and others. Negotiators for the Masters . passe In negotiations. Mates and Pilots are also in ses The only major operator yet un­ signed is California Tankers, Pick- sion with the tanker operators and ctlinea are a possibility on these expect to reach agreement short­ vessels if no agreement is reached. ly. The new contract provisions on vacations, pensions and welfare benefits paralleled those which the union negotiated in June with dry cargo operators. They included: • Increases in vacations from 60 to 75 days a year, effective imme­ Sailors Union port agent for diately, with 90 days vacation to New York, . William Arm­ become effective in June 1959. strong, (above) writes out Days of vacation shall count as receipt for Charlie Farranto work days. on I'resident Harding. At • Welfare benefits of $50 a week right, aboya, Howard Hinkle for up to 39 weeks when an en­ WASHINGTON—Turning down and Tony Timas discard pail­ gineer. is unfit for duty plus $84 ful of old water cans from lifea week for three weeln while in a request by the SlU-contracted Isthmian Lines that it reconsider the hospital. boots. Below, MFOW pa­ its decision, the Federal Maritime trolman Slim Von Hess, chats • Pensions increased to $150 a Board has upheld the ruling that with MFOW members (I to r) month from $100 a month. it does not have to decide which of Ted Walker, Mike Lyskanych • Severance pay for engineers several competing subsidy applica­ and Harry Cru. Ship was in whose Jobs are permanently lost tions best serves the purposes of New York harbor on Ameri­ as a result of ship transfers to the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. can President Lines regular The ruling, which was handed foreign flags. down originally in another subsidy around-the-world run. • Increased room and subsistence case, could jeopardize Isthmian's allowances. application for subsidies on its • Improvements in ifeneral work­ established Persian Gulf Service ing conditions. and other runs. In a report involving applications Affected by the new agreement are engineers on some 200 Ameri­ for subsidies on a service between can-flag tankers operating off the the US East Coast and the Far Atlantic and Gulf Coast including East, the Board made the following An attempt to make union dues not negotiate a new contract pro­ such companies as Keystone, Ma­ statement: "However, we do not agree—^nor has it even been held collections more difficult In Iowa viding for substantial uncinployby our predecessors, that the pur­ >ackfired when it became known ment payments. The union has a poses and policy clause of the sec­ that checkoffs must continue at five-year contract with GE that tion (of the Merchant Marine Act) three Ford plants in the state still has two years to run, but was intended to determine which despite cancellation of the Ford- started negotiations under a re- LAKE CHARLES—The Middle of several applications is best UAW contract. A provision in the opener on issues affecting employ­ East situation has caused quite a suited to achieve adequacy on a Iowa "right-to-work" law permits ment security. The union is seek­ slowdown in shipping from this oil wage assignments only after the ing a stronger program of supple­ port, Leroy Clarke, port agent said. SAN FRANCISCO — Although given trade route." there were a number of vessels Isthmian pointed out that the worker and his wife have signed an mental unemployment benefits for The outlook for the next period is calling into the area during the "novel language" would have a far- authorization card In the presence Its members, 100,000 of whom are past two weeks, the majority of reaching effect on other cases, and of a notary public. While making employed at GE. The company anyone's guess since the oil com­ them were in-transits with the re­ asked the Board to strike out the siich assessments more difficult, has indicated It will force strike panies are very uncertain as to. where they will be sending their sult that shipping continued on words. It suggested that the Board the provision puts them under action by the union. vessels. the slow side. put off a final ruling until it heard state law and therefore the comr » 4 » Waterman's Kyska and City of full arguments in the case involv­ pany must make the checkoffs Plumbers Union Is continu­ Officials of the Oil, Chemical ingThe Alma were the only ships pa3dng ing applications by Isthmian, Amer­ whether a contract exists or not. Its "no contract-no work" poli­ and Atomic Workers and the In­ cy against a number of contractors off during the period. The City ican Export Lines, and Central X % X, ternational Chemical Workers un­ here in town. They have been out of Alma later signed on again. Gulf Steamship Company for sub­ In transit were the Seamar, sidies on the Persian Gulf run. The Retail Clerks Association ions will discuss the possibility of for a coupie of weeks and are de­ Massmar (Calmar); Steel Scientist Traffic offices of all three com­ ended a 13-year struggle for recog­ a merger at meetings in Cleveland termined to stick It through until (Isthmian); Alcoa Partner (Alcoa) panies agree that there is not nition covering some 660 emplyees this month. The ICW has a mem­ they get a new agreement the Bailey Department Store in bership of 180,000 while the OCAW and the LaSalle and Chickasaw enough cargo in the Persian Gulf Eleetrielan's Beef Cleveland by winning an NLRB has 75,000 members. The merger (Waterman). All were reported in trade to support ail three oper­ A hearing is likely in an effort election 353 to 305. In another of the two major unions In the good shape with no major beefs. ators. area, two San Francisco Clerks lo­ chemical field will facilitate an to straighten out the beef the Elec­ cals, Locals 1100 and 410, signed organizing drive in the industry, trician's Union has against a con­ agreements with the San Francisco which still operates largely on a tractor here who has locked them out. Retail Council splitting what the non-union basis. union calls "a million-dollar pack­ As is the usual cas^ when ship­ 4 4 4 age" among 6,500 employees. • The The Rubber Workers wound up ping slows down, the registration agreement's major features are a this year's wage talks with the list starts to grow. As it now five cent-an-hour wage increase Industry's "Big Four" with the stands, there are plenty of men in retroactive to June 1, and a sick signing of an agreement covering all classes to handle any business leave plan under which an em­ 22,000 employees of the US Rub­ that might show up. ployee imable to work because of ber (k>mpany.' The contract calls Most of the vessels calling Into sickness will receive up to 13 for an' Immediate eight. cent-an- port last period were the famiUar weeks' full pay and 13 weeks' of hour wage increase and provides 'milk run" ships. They Included half-pay after five years of service. for negotiations on the pension the Chiwawa, Government Camp. and insurance program, covered by Bradford Island, Winter Hill, Royal t 4) X> More than 95 percent of the a separate contract, under an April, Oak, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service). members of the United Auto Work­ 1959, reopener. The union recent­ Atlantic (Petrol Shipping) and the ers at Chrysler have voted for ly signed contracts with B. F. Pebro Chem (Valentine). An were 7f^ Fooo AMr>v(i\cesAraJifZo\A/At strike action to back up UAW de­ Goodrich, Goodyear and Firestone. reported in fair shape. mands for a new contract The totals showed 40,144 la favor; 2,144 against. The UAW said slmiStay Put For Idle Pay llar percentages are being re­ Seafarers who are oolle<^g state unanployment benefltt wbfle corded in the voting by General on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid Motors and. Ford locals, where bal­ changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ 1/4 VMB YaJkBAT-rHE/^AU. loting will not be completed until ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have alreadjf the end of this month. esperJejiced interruptions of from three to five weeks In getting 4. t t their next check after they notified the state unemployment The IntemaUoaal Usdoa of offices that they had moved and-changed their mailing address. Electrical Workers has set an Oc­ An average delay of a month is reported in most cas^ causing considerable hardship te the men Involved. , ^ ' tober 2nd strike deadttne at Gopiyt' i, jr.. 0.: eral Elebfiic if th# ot^KMiny met FMBRebuffs Isthmian In SubsidyDuel LABOR ROUND-UP In-Transits SF's Share I'?;., ®; IM. "fitAr a SeaEarer! i. id-East Beef Clouds Outlook In Lk. Charles I I �SEAFARERS MMP Proposes Merger Of Sea Officers' Unions TAe Nominatmg Process' ""OHonal (J, !: , Ef^EPV n„ '• ' '"'»u,y„J";;r,s,fy^^^j ^TEEo .Pare Elevea LOG -,--4;,:l SAN FRANCISCO—Some 50 delegates representing locals of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, wound up their convention here after electing Capt. Robert E. Durkin national MM&P president and calling for re--^ newed efforts to merge all the union as a corporation and AFL-CIO unions of licensed proposed a dues increase subject ships' officers. to membership referendum. The convention got underway Capt. Durkin, who Is also presi­ dent of the MM&P's West Coast July 14 after a New Yortc rump Local 00, succeeds Capt. Roy D. group unsuccessfully sought court Lurvey, who has served as national action to stall the start of proceed­ president pro tern for the past ings. The rump group is composed of elements from New York MM&P seven months. The call for a merger of the li­ Local 88, which was put in trust­ censed officers groups apparently eeship by the international execu­ was in part an outgrowth of ac­ tive board a few months ago, with tion by the National Maritime Un­ Capt. Lurvey as trustee. ion to set up a dual officers divi­ sion in opposition to the estab­ lished AFL-CIO organizations in the field. It highlighted a six-day conclave at the Clift Hotel at which delegates from MM&P Stateside locals, Canada, Hawaii and the Panama Canal Zone voted hiajor changes in the union constitution covering membership admissions, trials and appeals and rules gov- NEW ORLEANS — Officers'and Seafarers of the Del Mundo, Del efning local trusteeships. In other action, the convention Valle, Del Rio and Del Viento are called for efforts to negotiate a leading the Mississippi Shipping June 15 expiration date in'future fleet safety sweepstakes. The Del MM&P agreements to coincide with Mundo heads the list with 316 ac­ the date in contracts of the Ma­ cident-free days dating back to rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ May 1, 1957, with the Del Valle tion. It also voted to disincorporate running a close second with 299 the international organization to days without lost-time injuries. ease the threat of lawsuits against For the purposes of these statis­ tics, only those injuries which in­ volve losing time for work are Moving? Notify counted. Running a respectable third and SIU, Weifare fourth are the Del Viento with 266 Seafarers and SIU families days and the Del Rio with 264 days. who.apply for maternity, hos­ The company's report on the pital or surgical benefits from first six months of 1958 indicates the Welfare Plan are urged to that the men working in the 14keep the Union or the Wel­ ship- fleet are continuing to reduce fare -Plan advised of any the number of injuries. There were changes of address while their 35 lost-time injuries during that applications are being proc­ period, an almost 50 percent re­ essed. Although payments- are duction as compared with the first often made by return mail, six months of 1957. changes of address (or illegible Avoidable injuries listed in the return addresses) delay them company bulletin included a fall when checks or "baby bonds" off a ladder by a messman wearing are returned. Those who are wet shoes, an injuried foot suf­ moving or plan to move are fered when a -50-pound can of lard advised to immediately notify fell off a shelf and a hernia suf­ SIU headquarters or the Wel­ fered by a crewmenber who at­ fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New tempted to lift heavy luggage with­ York, NY. out assistance. Three Ships Pace Delta Fleet Safety See Stiff Fight On Waterman's Subsidy Move The simple, trouble-free manner in which a Seafarer can nominate himself for SIU office—without having to appear at a shoreside meeting or get himself seconded—^has been an SIU tradition for many years. It was purposely done that way in the SIU constitution to allow for the problems raised by the fact that the SIU membership is at sea most of the time. The right to nominate oneself and the provision of a month-long nomination period, August 12 to September 12 has long been an significant factor in the SIU's operation along with the right to vote and other rights guaranteed Seafarers in the Union's constitution. It is one of those practical procedures devised by seamen which helps give genuine substance to the principles of democratic operation in a trade union. WASHINGTON—SUff opposition la expected from a number of com­ peting carriers at the October 28 Federal Maritime Board hearing on Waterman Steamship Company's application for a federal subsidy. A number of steamship companlea and railroad lines have inter­ vened in opposition to the Water­ What appears to be a major shift in US shipping policy has man application on the grounds been spelled out by Maritime Administrator Clarence G. that a subsidy. would enable the company to continue to operate its Morse, with possible far-reaching effects on US maritime. In subsidiary corporation, Pan-Atlan­ essence, it defines an American ship as a vessel operated by tic Steamship Lines, at a loss and American management and crewed by American seamen. In direct competition with other The turnabout came on testimony covering bills to operators. open up some of domestic shipping trades to alien-owned Pan-Atlantic, .they contend, is companies. It directly contradicts the notion that American iresently operating its domestic Ut-on lift-off trailership service at ownership amounts to "effective US control" of a vessel and low rates with the parent company that ships under runaway flags—^which switched registry in absorbing losses. The granting oi the first place to avoid US jurisdiction—are our so-called a subsidy, it is charged, would en­ "fifth line of defense." able Waterman to continue oper­ Actually, the new policy complements the precedent won ating Pan-Atlantic, and still profit by the SIU in the Florida case. The ruling there was that a from its over-all operation. runaway set-up fronting for American owners and American Meanwhile, Pan-Atlantic has an­ management, operating in US domestic trade with foreign nounced the resumption of its trailership service to Puerto Rico. crews, was not immune to organization by American unions. If Congress votes to translate the Morse declaration into ac­ The company was forced to pull the SS Bienville off the New York- tion, the wind-up could be more ships and jobs, with possible San Juan run last April, after benefit for American seamen. Puerto Rican longshoremen tied 4" ^ , her np in a dispute over the num­ ber of men who would work the vessel. Speaking of rimaways, it appears .as if the SIU Canadian The first trailership to Puerto Rico, the Fairland, left New York Dlstfict has a good chance of regaining the eight struck for San Juan last Wednesday. Canadian National ships which were supposed to be trans­ Arrangements have been made ferred foreign. Reports are that at least two Canadian-flag with local truckers in Puerto Ricu operators are interested in purchasing the ships. to handle the company's trailer Should a sale of this nature go tlu ough, it will mean that boxes^ maritime labor unions around the world will have scored an­ While present plans call for two other inalor victory iii the fight on runaway shipping. It failings a week from New York, consideration is being given to ex- was the firm stand of ITF-atiiliated unions in cooperation . iending the service. to include other Stateside ports. A New Yardstick J News From Canada • V'v:^; '^,v; J t_a 1 9_1. A xt-"L. KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT y (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Article III, Section 2.' Division of Overtime. If the bosun Is re^ quired to work with and supervise the watch on deck on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at sea for which the watch on deck receives additional overtime, he shdll receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck, in iieu of the regular overtime rate. & 4^ » Question: What overtime rate is the bosun entitled to for weekend or holiday work when the ship is in port and the watches are set? 4. 4) This section of the agreement has been used by many Seafarers working in the bosun's rating, as the basis of a request for double overtime—the rate the watch on deck gets for weekend or holiday work while at sea—for Saturday, Sunday or holiday work while the ship is in port and the watches are set. Section 2 specifies that the bosun is entitled to the overtime rate of the watch on deck for weekend or holiday work when at sea, but it does not cover the same situation when the ship is in port. In those cases where a beef has been brought to the Union, the Seafarers haye been advised that they are not entitled to the over­ time according to Section 2, but to overtime at their regular rate. Section 2 will shortly be sent to the clarifications committee for the purpose of specifying the difference between the two situations. • : ..y' • �SEAFARERS Pac* TwelT* LOG Fiahing's Fin«! SEAFARERS IN DRVDOCK Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. ^ 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please )ut my nome on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME ..... STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZONE ... ADDRESS CITY ZONE... ••••••• • • I I « . %tiJ VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI -JOHN SEALY HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS . - Urges Housing Plan In Ports To the Editon Whatever happened to the wonderful idea of a housing project for the mwchant sea­ man and his family in or near the shipping ports? I'm speak­ ing for myself, of course, but surely there are many, many families in the same position. The seaman spends very little time at home, even "between ships," as he has to be at the Union hall to throw In for jobs. After examination at the SIU medical center in Brooklyn uncovered h condition he hadn't known about, William Ben­ nett, off the Alcoa Ranger, entered the Staten Island PHS to b* treated for a double hernia. He is now .convalescing from one opera­ tion and waiting further surgery which will put him back In shape. Other Seafarers at the Staten Island drydock include Frank Hemandes. ex-Suzanne, who's being tested for a chest condition, and his ship­ mate, Louis Colpeda who's getting treated for a nose condition. Kendell Kelly, ex-Timber Hitch, Is due to gtet out any day. Meanwhile, oldtimer Frank J. Bradley, off the Arlyn, is being trdated for a minor stomach ailment which shouldn't keep him out of action too long. Classified as outpatients for a while. Perry Pederson, ex-Steel Advocate, and Carl Carlson, off the Armonk, are both at Staten Island being treated for shipboard in­ Lovelace Colpeda juries. Pedersen is in because of a back Injury and Carlson for some trouble with his leg. Without a minute to spare, Robert McCnlloch, off the Cabins, was admitted to the Galveston PHS facility for emergency treatment of a ruptured appendix. He's on his way to complete recovery and will bo discharged in a few days. After .surgery for a hernia at the same hos­ pital Rudolph Giadroslch, ex-Del Santos, is about ready to return to duty too. Also off the Cabins after four-and a half months, Henry Lovelace is now in the Norfolk PHS hospital for treatment of a blood pressure condition. Treatment for ulcers la also bringing around William C. Dowdy, ex-Baltore. Edward Avard came off the Del Campo in New Orleans with \ hernia. He's had an operation and should be back sailing soon. Joseph Savoy, taken off the Wang Archer in Aden, Arabia, has been repatri­ ated and is now an outpatient in New Orleans. Th» foUowing Is the Utest avaUable list of .SIU men In the hospitalsi L. C. Melanson L. W. WUliamson USPHS HOSPITAL Thomas J. O'Conner STATEN ISLAND, NY John F. Murphy USPHS HOSPITAL Wm. J. Barrett R. S. Nandkeshwar GALVESTON. TEXAS WUliam Bennett Carl M. Olson Frank J. Bradley James W. Cobb R. Giadroslch Perry Pederson Robert L. Cooper Robert McCuUoch Carl A. Carlson Anthony Pisanl Julio Colon John S. Davies Santos Pizarro Luis Colpeda USPHS HOSPITAL Salvador Rivera Ian G. Cummings NEW ORLEANS. LA. Jose Rodriguez Ted Densemore Edward Avard Robert McLamore Frederick Fulford Charles Rozea Alton BeU Wm. Marjenhoff Victor Shliapin Frank Hernandez John W. Bigwood Joseph F. Mendoza G. Sivertsen KendeU W. KeUy Albert MitcheU Claude Banks Ralph Spiteri Thomas Mailer James T. Moore Daniel Byrne Samuel Merkerson Matthew Stabila Wm. E. Neiwin Horace S. curry Ignacio Tirado James B. Miller Dominic J. NeweU Roscoe Dearmon S. Trzclhskl Marcel Mitchell Jack Peralta Ben D. Foster i Harvey W. Morris WUliam RoUins Henry Foy VA HOSPITAL Paul Royesh James C. Glisson BOSTON, MASS. Joseph Savoy Adam Hauke Thomas W. Kllllon Jim Spencer Louie Holliday VA HOSPITAL J. W. Stocker .lohn Hrolenok BUTLER, PA. T. H. Stevens .Tames Hudson James F. Markel Benjamin Huggins Gerald L. Thaxton USPHS HOSPITAL James E. Ward Jasper U. Jones MANHATTAN BEACH George WllUams Edward G. Knapp BROOKLYN. NY Charles E. Wynn Antoinq. Landry Antonio Infante Lewis R. Akins Anthony Zaich Leo Lang Claude B. Jessup Manuel Antonana Timothy Less Woodrow Johnson Eladio Arts USPHS HOSPITAL Fortunato Bacomo Ludwig Kristiansen BALTIMORE. MD. Kenneth Lewis Joseph J. Bass .Archibald McGuigan James M. Aitman Wm. Morris Jr. Melvin W. Bass Louis Nelson Stokes Ayres W. J. Mclntyre Frank Bemrick Julius Prochownik Ben Bone H. C. Mclssac James F. Clarke Virgel L. Coash " Thomas W. Riston I.eo Mannaugh Juan Denopra Vincent J. Rizzuto Stephen Dinkel A. S. MartinelU John J. Driscoll Joseph RoU Wm. P. DriscoU Friedof O. FondUa Joaquin Miniz Harry W. Sagarine Oswald Engle W. P. O'Dea Fabin Furmanek John Serget> Peder Espeseth C. Osinski Odis L. Gibbs Stanley Geiak W. M. Sikorskl George G. Phifer Joseph M. GUlard Richard G. Sohl Clarence Gardner Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick Gorman Glaze Greer Stevens G. E. Shumaker Wade B. Harreli Nighbert Straton R. P. nannigan Henry E. Smith Taib Hassan VirgU Harding J. Tagliaferrie Pon P. Wing Clarence Hawkins John Hawkins John Van Dyk USPHS HOSPITAL Wm. A. Hendershot Clyde B. Ward WINDMILL PT. R. L. Littleton Albert Lee WiUis DETROIT, MICH. Thaddeus Loboda Ihigene Roszko 1 USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. L. J. CampbeU Roy K. Johnston Joseph H. Berger F. B. McColiian Arthur W. Brown J. L. Mongrief Anacleto Delgado Charles T. Nangle Albert E. Holmes J. S. O'Byrne Neil H. LambMt A. J. Scheving James A. Lewis ' H. J. Schreiner George B. Little Johnnie Simon USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner Henry Lovelace Wm. C. Dowdy Murray A. Savoy USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Elmer G. Brewer Jimmie Littleton Arthur L. Fricks Wm. L. Robinson Reamer C. Grimes USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Frank S. Paylor David G. Paylor SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Thomas Isaksen e.. ...eeeeee. Victor B. Cooper USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WORTH. TEXAS J. R. Alsobrook Harold J. Pancost L. Anderson A. J. Panepinto • • ••e»*««««*ee«e»*e»». •• H. Ledwell Jr. P. W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL , MEMPHIS. TBNN. TO AVOID OUPLICATIONt If you Charles Burton •re an old subterlbai and have a VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY change of addratt. piaata give your B. T. Cunningham formsr address balowt ' VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND HOIITS RUTLAND. MASS. Daniel Fitzpatrick Aitfiut 1, l»H SIU, Runner Uphold Ritual In Sea Burial Conforming -with his ex­ press wishes, the ashes of Sea­ farer Walter G. iHartman were scattered over the sea last month following the customary burial rite on the Alcoa Runner. Hartman died April 28 on the Alcoa Puritan, and the SIU Wel­ fare Department followed through by arranging for his burial at sea. He joined the Union in J941 and had sailed in the black gang. Outbound from New York for San Juan, the ship stopped engines on July 4th for the performance of the burial service by Capt. Irby F. Wood. Ship's delegate Edward J. Foley scattered the ashes. Notification to' Hartman's broth­ er in Bellmore, Long Island, NY, cited the following official logbook entry: "At 1030 In Latitude 36-05, North and Longtitude 72-08 West the. ashes of Seafarer Walter G. Hartman (1909-1958) were strewn oyer the ocean in the presence of the eatke ship's company;" Foley added his thanks for "the complete cooperation on every­ one's part that made this cere­ mony all that I imagine Brother Hartman would have wanted. Our special thanks to Capt. irby for giving his utmost." Tell it to the LOG 4" t 4- Backs Pro-Rated Pension Set-Up To the Editor: A very good statement by one of our brothers was called to my attention in a recent issue of the LOG (June 20, 1958), and I do have to give him credit.for his suggestion. It is a very encouraging Idea for ^our welfare, as I read it. The idea would be to set up the disability-pension program so that a brother with ten years of seatime, especially if he is past 65 years of age, would be able to get a monthly benefit of $125. The way things' are in All letter* to the editor for this business, it really would publication in the SEAFAR­ take quite some time for a man ERS LOG must be signed to put in 12 years and-qualify by the loritcr. Names trill for the full $150 benefit. be withheld upon request. Another thing is that it Is getting rather difficult for-guys At times tl^s takes weeks, so to pass a physical examination he's away from home anyway. after they hit 65. In this way,But if his family was in or near they could retire a lot sooner, a port city, he could live at which would be to their advan­ home and still report to the hall. tage and also benefit the young­ Just moving to a port city er men by giving them an op­ doesn't settle the problem be­ portunity to get in some seatime. cause th6n the family is among 1 think the brothers should strangers with very little in really think this matter over, common. But if such a housing because it means a lot to all project were in existence the of us now and in the futura. wives and children would have Let's see some more ideas' on the same thing in common, with this in the LOG. their husbands away at sea. Donald D. Whittaker Clubs could be formed, baby sitters arranged, car pools could be set up to get the chil­ Lauds Kindness dren to school dnd, in short, the In Bereavement wives understand the need for Editor: the husband having to leave the To1 the would like you to publish a family to go to sea. "thank-you" in the LOG on be­ The last, I might add, is not half of our entire family for th# understood by the majority of kindness shown by broth­ wives, who have their husbands ers in, memory of many my mother, home all the time. died June 28 in Tampa. My husband is an SIU mem­ who We appreciate the fine ber and all the benefits are so flowersall and wreaths sent from well-arranged and carried out ail the Union halls and the that 1 can't understand why the brothers on the ships, especial­ "housing" idea hasn't developed. ly several Waterman ships. This is just a thought sent Their thoughtfulness is really your way by a curious wife and appreciated by all of us. It's al­ mother. ways comforting to know all the Mrs. W. L. "Duke" Gardner friends you have on such an Nashua, NH occasion. My father, whliam C. Sim­ mons, my sister, brothers Char­ Agree On Help lie, Claude and 1, with all of our For Outpatients families, want to express our To the Editor: deep appreciation to all hands The crewmembers ot the SS for their kindness. We know no Maria H. read Brother "Spider" words sufficient to' thank you Karolia's letter which appeared all properly. in May 25th issue of the LOG 1 myself am still in the hos­ regarding benefits for out­ pital here in New Orleans with patients and we heartily agree a broken knee. I hops to bo with his idea. We feel there around to thank some of the should be some benefits for brothers personally when I'm outpatients who receive neither up and around again, W. H. "Red" Simmons compensation nor unemploy­ ment benefits of any kind. tit After much discussion pro Benefits Came and con in regard to Karolia's suggestion, we, during a ship- Right On Time board meeting, passed a motion To the Editor: that this be put in the form I'd like to thank the SIU Wel­ of a resolution and introduced fare Department for everything at a regular meeting at head­ it's done for me. It makes a quarters is soon as possible. man feel proud to know that ho We think it should be acted on has a friend to turn to when ho at all branch meetings so that is in need. it can be voted on by the mem­ I am also proud to be a mem­ bership. ber of an organization like the We all realize and appreciate SIU, which makes all this pos­ that the SIU welfare benefits sible.' Two days after 1 received we now receive while hospital­ the check covering benefits for ized are very good and helpful. my wife, I shipped on the Bent's We realize too that on a few Fort. I will be staying on here , occasions some members are in until I can get enough money to­ outpatient status with no means gether to stay home with my of support and how hard it is children while my wife is in the hospital. , for them to get by. Thanks to all for their kind­ We would like to see all SIU shipboard meetings discuss this ness and great assistance when idea and contact the Union to It was needed. ' Lloyd D. Richardson offer their views. Meanwhile, letters To The Editor No slouch as' an angler no matter where he is, Reino Pelaso, FOW, shows off recent catch in rowboat off Mastio Beach, LI (top). fHe also landed a few aboard the Armonk, running to Callao, Peru, with Gene, MM (left), and McCall, AS (right). regards from all crewmembers of the Maria H. and its dele­ gates, who join in signing this letter. H. A. Berglne Ship's delegate �I'- •va Awnst 1. 196S SEAFARERS RAPHAIL aiMMES (Pan-AtUntIc), Juna 29—Chairman^ R. Sackiniar; •acratary, B. Varn. - One man missed ahip. Kepalra made. Ship's fund •31.29. Disputed ot to be taken care of at payoff. Equalization of ot re­ quested. Reports accepted. Motion to send letter to Negotiating Commit­ tee to include time-off clause in next contract with Pan-Atlantic similar to one in Seatrain contract. $2 dona­ tion. for TV set to be installed in recreation room. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food end service. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), June 31—Chairman, J. Morgan; Sectetary, H. Kaufman. Draw to be in travelers' checks. No intoxicating drinks al­ lowed on board. Ship's fund ttS. Vote of thanks to steward. See mate abo(^t chipping during meal hours. retary, J. Malone. All repairs made. Ventilation inadequate in foc'sles. Some disputed ot to be paid at pay­ off. Need cots as foc'sles are too hot. Matresses and pillows In poor condi­ tion. Water rusty, tanks need clean­ ing. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 22—Chairman, G. Champlin; Secretary, R. Tayler. New door for refrigerator ordered. Letter on engine room scuttlebutt read. Ship's fund 87c. New delegate, sec­ retary and treasurer elected. Messroom and pantry to be kept clean. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Juna >7—Chairman, J. Salde, Jr.; Secretary, R. Bridges. One man missed slUp. Ship's fund $7.02. General discussion: everyone happy. ROBIN GRAY (Robin), June IS— Chairman, R. Andersen; Secretary, S. Lynn. Repairs not completed. Ship's fund $5. New delegate and treasurer elected.' Motion to make steel racks over lockers for life preservers. Black gang foc'sle door to be fixed. Do not place cigarettes and matches in coffee cups. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for Job well done. Foc'sles need painting. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), July 2—Chslrmen.- P= Patrick; Secre­ tary, A. Gylland. New delegate elect­ ed. Suggestion to get benches for poop-dcck and longer windchutea for port holes. More night lunches. YORKMAR (Calmar), June 32— Chairman, W. Aycock; Secretary, R. Keep passagewa.vs and gangway clean. Garbage cans to be kept in checkers house aft of liouse. Return coffee cups to pantry. Cold supper to be served occasionally. Door to engine room to be kept closed. Huddlesten. Details concerning man being logged discussed with captain. Complaint about chief mate to be taken up with delegate. See mate about salt tablets. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman) Juna 3i—Chairman, E. Anderson; Secre­ tary, C. Rawllngi. Former baker hospitalized in Kobe and headquaricrs notified. Was returned to ship as repatriated employee. New dele­ gate elected. Reports accepted. In­ sufficient stores put aboard. BEAUREGARD (Pan-Atlantic), June 30—Chairman, E. Yates; Secretary, C. Sypher. Letters sent to ICC as re­ quested by LOG. Men who missed ship will be turned over to patrolman. Some disputed ot on delayed sailing in Houston. Repairs outstanding for 3 months. Remove clothes when dry. Keep doors to fidley closed. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), June IS —Chairman, J. Robinson; Secretary, W. Messenger. Ship's fund $25. Mo­ tion that members with 12 years seatime be permitted 'to retire with pen­ sion regardless of age or physical condition. U.se numbers above bunks in fire and boat drills. Need more pitchers in messhall. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Juno 29 —Chairman, Cam; Secretary, M. Phelps. Payoff slips completely filled out as requested by membership. Ship's fund S264.80, Spent for movies •247.20. One man getting off. Report accepted. Chairs in messhall need repairing. Request cornbread more often. Display Instructions on op­ eration of •'steam presses. SUZANNE (Bull), June 22—Chair­ man, J. Bonilla; Secy. J. Bonilla. Re­ ports accepted. Contact patrolman about sailing board time and stain­ less steel sink for pantry. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), Juna 39—Chairman, S. Drury; Secretary, H. "Fitzgerald. Logs to be referred to patrolman. Ship's fund $12. Some disputed of. Engine department agreement should be improved. Crew not to accept any bad potatoes. Beefs should be referred to delegate, not topside. Vote of thanks to steward department. NATALIE (Maritime), June Chairman, G. Hildreth; Secretary, J. Leilnikl. Three men hospitalized. Repair list to be submitted. 75 hours disputed ot. Delegate to col­ lect from each member for ship's fun^. Delegate to see captain about disputed ot eand firing. Make sure sufficient stores are aboard and in­ ventory ' taken day before sailing. Shortage cf .American money and travelers' checks. Safety committee to hold meeting. lEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Juna 2t—Chairman, R. Gram; Sec­ retary, C. Lewery. Washing machine should be repaired or new one ob­ tained. Two men missed ship in NY, Reports accepted. Membership satis­ fied with amended Welfare Plan. Delegate re-elected. Beefs to be taken to delegates. Fantail decK • to be kept clean at all times and washed down more often. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin), JMay 11—Chairman, H. Conrad; Secretary, J. Yuknas. Cleaning list for laundry to be posted. Suggestion to place names on all souvenirs to avoid mixup at payoff. New delegate elected. Juna 9—Chairman, H. Nelson; Sec­ retary, E, Gouldlng. Special meeting regarding crew pantryman. JUNE 29-:-Chalrman, G. Reler; Sec­ retary, L. Walker. Few beefs. Some disputed ot. Check with patrolman about lost time. Beef about steward Interferring with chief cook in gal­ ley. Steward abuses galley person­ nel. Messhall needs painting. Roast and other left-overs to be used for night lunch. Need more cheese in night lunch, better grade of bacon. Check on supply of steak and ham. Check fantail awning. Obtain keys for messhalls and keep locked at night in port. Check glass and gas­ kets in port holes. . DEL SUD (Delta), June IS—Chalw •nan, W. Perkins; Secretary, V. O'Brl- anf. NeW delegate elected. Ship's fund S13.85i movie fund S3: athletie fund Sa7.80. Delegate iequcBted erew $e use erew gangway instead of pas­ senger gangway. COUNCIL GROVE (CItIss Ssrvlasl, July •—Chalrmaii, L. Raradlnsi Sec- ^ % LOG Pace TUrtcMi Europe: A Run For Your Money Always popular with Seafarers, Waterman's run to Northern Europe generally means good ports and shore leave to match every time around. The Arizpa found the last trip no exception, according to reporter John Wunderlich. For the record, he set down^" s o m e recollections of his some attractive specimens of fe­ heaven for a seaman. Prices are a meanderings through the key male pulchritude parading in those bit higher than elsewhere in Eu­ provocative French bathing suits rope and on a par with Bremerports covered. ' "La Pallice-La Rochelle: Ships can for a few francs take the ferry haven. Trips of interest from there dock at one of two places. For across to lit de Ree, an island but can be made to the Hague, for quick dispatch, ships dock at the ten minutes' ride off^ore. The scenery; to Brussels, for the world's German-built jetty a mile offshore, ferry landing is but a five-minute fair; to Delft, for china and pottery, connected to th6 French mainland walk from where the ship docks. or by electric express to the Hook by a pier-supported causeway. Reg­ "Local bars or clubs and res­ of Holland for th* excellent beach ular tonnage is unloaded inside the taurants are friendly and reason­ . . . All trips can be made at rea­ locks at the foot of the old German ably priced , . . The favorite seems sonable cost, both in time and submarine docks; now occupied by to be one operated by an ex-para­ money. ". .. Very good shopping in local the local French naval unit and the trooper and his wife . . . Trips to Meteo, a government weather ship, Rochefort or St Nazaire are not establishments for watches and when it's off station. recommended . . . Strong anti- Phillips electric shavers ... As always, Mary and her husband call "Seafaring sun-worshippers or American feeling there. those who may enjoy to gaze upon "Rotterdam: As always, a bit of aboard ship with their wares and arrange credit with the skipper for those of the crew who desire it. Prices are a small fraction higher than ashore, but the service is accomnmdating. "Bremerhaven: Not much to add to what has been said so often about this port, except that it's still about the best spot in Europe for a night on the town ... A Seafarer has a wide choice of clubs and restaurants from the high class to the wild and woolly and back . . . The salesmen with china, silver­ ware, knives and watches still call on all ships upon arrival . . ." MAE (Bull), Juna 30—Chairman, W. Morris; Secretary, M. Klalber. Few repairs to be made. Proposed abolish­ ment of gangway watches discussed. Purchased wire for TV set. Motion to air-condition all .SIU ships in trop­ ics, also to allow 30 minute prepara­ tion when called. Donation of SI per man to be made toward ship's fund. ANTINOUS (Waterman), July 13— Chairman, F. Travis; Secretary, B. Porter. Delegates to be notified of all necessary repairs. All beefs to be squared away with patrolman. Ship's fund S7. Spent $21 for flowers. Some disputed ot. Request Improvement in foreign launch service. Cots to bo stored when not In use. Repair foc'sle fans. -ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), June 34 •—Chairman, R. Winan; Scccetary, A.^ Paige. New delegate elected. Gar­ bage tq be dumped from stern. Prop­ er attire to be worn in messhall. July 10—Chairman, J. Clark; Seeretar,y W. Davis. All slop chest items to be ordered. When machines are used on midship house motion adopted to put in for ot. Keen radioe tuned low and voices down. Vote of thanks to steward department. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), July 4 —Chairman, W. Wllklns; Secretary, A. Hill. Discussion on time off and relief man. Company Insists men must have doctor's flt-for-duty slip before work­ ing. Delegate re-elected. Proper at­ tire to be worn in mess room. Cooks to be more quiet. Return cups to messroom. Avoid using washing ma­ chine after midnight. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), June 31 —Chairman, J. Morris; Sacretiry, W, Dickens. Everything running smooth­ ly. One man unable to turn to: an­ other sent to hospital. Collection for flowers for crewmember's father. CHARLES e. DUNAIP (Orion), July 12—Chairman, T. McCarthy; Secretary, W. Walsh. No beefs: no disputes. Delegate to see about advance and type of money to be issued in Ceuta and Rijecka. All previous advanc-es were in foreign currencies. Back ol -the ship, Eddy Morris, AS; Opsol, OS, and Stokey, AS (left to right], toss off a few quick ones before heading ashore from the Arizpa. Photo by J. F. Wunderlich. Fire Might Fnd Game —'Mouse-nik' Does It The game's the thing aboard ship, so the odds are usually pretty good that nothing shgrt of a fire or collision can dis­ tract the card players from their appointed task. However it took a lot less"*^ than that to break up the cus­ the pot completely Ignored and left tomary evening diversion on unattended as a mad scramble en­ the Michael last trip when the sued," Padgett reported. cry went up about a rocket streak­ "About half the brothers wqpe ing through the sky. As Seafarer fortunate enough to witness this Billy Padgett recalls It. "We were flight Into space. The rocket was serenely steaming along off the visible for nearly a minute and the coast of Florida on July 9. Down second stage was quite spectacular below the poker game was hitting . . . Even the losers felt the night a frenzied pace. Then the cry was was well-spent. = sounded: 'A rocket! You wanna Padgett didn't say whether the card-players returned to their game see a rocket.' "The cards were dropped and afterwards. Even poker would seem pretty tame after that. According to the news reports later, this was the flight from Cape Yes, They're Real Canaveral, Fla., of the rocket con­ taining a mouse—^the first US rock­ et launched Into outer space with a live animal aboard. CLAIBORNE (Weterman), Julg 13— Chairman, C. Batson; Secretary, C. Turner. Delegate quit ship last voy­ age. One man short. Four hours dis­ puted ot. New delegate elected. DOROTHY (Bull), July 13—Chalrv man, O. Masterseni Secretary, E. O'Rourke. Two men missed ship. Each department to use Its own bath­ rooms and showers. Vote of thanks to steward department. Matter taUed. To Ships in Atlantic^ South American and European Waters Ev«ry Sunday, U20 GMT (11:30 AM EST Sunday) e WFK-39, 19t5S KC$ Ships in Caribbean. East Coast of South America. South Atlantic and East Coast of United States e WFL-4S, 15U0 KCt Ships In Gulf of Mex­ ico. Caribbean. West Coast of South Amer­ ica, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast e WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic. European and US East Coast Meanwhile, MID Round-the-World Braadcosta continue . . . Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff DEL AIRES (Mississippi), June 39— Chairman, C. Lee; Secretery, H. Cordes. New delegate elected. Wash­ ing machine and drinking fountain repaired. New treasurer elected. Start ship's fund to purchase speaker for messroom. Chief .engineer will not give anything out of machine shop or move fans. Only 35 watt bulbs to be used In passageways) 60 watt bulbs in foc'sles. MASSMAR (Calmar), July 11—Chair­ man, P. Pox) Secretary, A. DeForest. Draw to be put out. Some repairs not completed. Foc'sles to be sougeed. Dispute over handling of sheets. No radiator in one engine foc'sle. Take this up with engineer. Rsplscement to be called for man who missed Ship. Discussion about cheese in night lunch, (kiok offered to make special eheese sandwiches, was turned down. EVERY SUNDAY DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST Besidles boredom, the only other thina that grows in the Persian Gulf seems to be whiskers, James A. McCouley displays his crop—* handlebar end all-;—a f t e r seven months on tho FG run with the Alcoa Pilgrim. Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when-they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing oq for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shota. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "ahota" again when they want to sign OB tor another auch voyU«. Every Sunday, IfIS GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCt I Europe and No. America WCO-U90B.S KCs East Coast So. America WCO-12407 KCs West Coast So. America Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) WMM 25-15407 KCt Australia WMM 81-11037.5 Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-DIO - �SEAFARilRS Pare Fourteen LOG Mercury's Hottest Of All In PG Although its itinerary has since put it square In the middle of the boiled-over Mid-East crisis area, the last report from the Sted Designer found the crew more conceme4 over the boiling point hit by the mercury. The Persian Gulf area being what it is, all things are over­ layovers are the rule. The ab­ the heat in the photo below, shadowed by the temperature sence of most modem diversions which is successful only for some. highs notorious in that region. No naturally keeps the crew straining Chief cook Manhart Ludwig, how­ ever, seems to have the situation exception to the rule, the Design­ at the leash in port. Ridings - cited one way to beat well in hand. er found itself well-simmered dur­ ing a June layover at Khoramshahr, Iran, and conditions didn't improve much on the trip over to Bombay. The vessel left India two weeks ago, heading back for Suez. Needless to say, noted ship's reporter Alfred Ridings, the usual heat didn't need any help from Gamal Abdel Nasser to make • things uncomfortable for every­ body. "The heat out here is as can be expected—IKjt" to 125°—in the shade," Ridings reported. The Designer report also- noted "no beefs—no sorrow" on the cur­ rent voyage, but said the rate at which the ship is being discharged doesn't help any. Due to the local methods for handling cargo, long LOG-A-RHYTHM; Sailing Home By Wiley Carter The sun wants to shine But the clouds want to drop; It even looks like rain, And the running seas won't stop. So we just keep on sailing. Home to the USA. The masts need some painting. The decks are rusty, too; We could use the OT, But the mate says no can do. So we just keep on salting. Home to the USA. We visit many ports All around the world; But there's really only one. That's where our flag's unfurled. So we just keep on sailing, Home to the USA. Every seaman dreams today g aosy place to rest; he can be the Master ' And hie wife can he the best. So this if why we're sailing. Sailing home to the USA. Grabbing his shuieye as he finds it, chief cook Manhort Ludwig stretches out in shade on deck to ovoid scorching 125* heat in Persian Gulf. Photo by Karl Walters, OS. SIU HALL DIRECTORY SiU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1218 B. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON .276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St Robert Matthewi, Agent CspitsI 3-49891 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. fom Gould, Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Llndsey WUllama. Agent. Tulane 8626 NEW 'YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK..... 127-129 Bank St. J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA: 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty BreithoIL Agent Dougias 2-5475 .SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. E. B. McAuIey. Aggnt Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE . 2505 1st Ave. JeS Gillette. Agent Main 3-4334 Notify Union On LOG Maii As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, three copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. 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Canadian District HALIFAXp NJS 128H HoUit St. Pbone 3-8911 St. Jamei St. Weat PLateau 6161 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 103 Durham St. Phone: 5991 MONTKEAL FORT WILLIAM Ontario PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO, (tatarte VICTORIA. BC VANCOUVER. BC 272 King St. £. EMplre 4-5719 617W Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 298 Wn St. SYDNEY. NS.-. 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 83 St. Davids St.. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Bault-au-Matelot Quehee Phone: 3-1869 SAINT JOHN......m Prince WUUam St. NB OX 2-8431 BAGOTVILLE. Quehee Georgia Urges 15-Year Plan To the Editor: On a motion by S. Lopez, seconded by D. Gribble, at the ship's meeting of the crew of the Seatrain Georgia on June 26, 1958, a motion regarding an SIU retirement plan was adopt­ ed, as follows: "Resolved, that the officials of our Union, in future negotia­ tions seek in behalf of the membership the establishment of a Retirement fund so that a letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. member may retire after 19 years' seatime on contracted ships, such retirement plan to be based on seatime alone and not have qualifying require­ ments such as old age, disability, etc., where it becomes compul­ sory." The above motion was the same as the suggestion that was submitted at our previous ship's meeting on May 23. It would help the middle of the road men who are in the middle-age bracket and assure future merchant seamen that they have a future in working on ships and can earn their respective places by democratic, American standards. Charles Oppenhelmer Ship's repprier 4. SUP PORTLAND Anrnst 1, 1951 i Mother Offers . Fervent Prayer To ttie Editor: Thanks for sending me the SEAFARERS LOG. I enjoy reading its news froiii front to backpage. Enclosed is^ "A" Mother's Prayer," which* you may pub­ lish in the LI^G. "God, Father of freedom, look after that boy of mine, wherever he may, be. 'Walk in upon him, keep his mind stayed on Thee and talk with him dur­ ing the silent watches of the night. "Transfer my prayer to his heart, that he may know the lingering love I have. bequeath­ ed to him as my everlasting gift. "Through the lonely days and nights at sea keep his spirit high and his purpose unwaver­ ing. Make him a proud pal and brother to all with whom he comes in contact and make his influence a noon-day light wherever and whatever his du­ ties may be. Satisfy the hunger of his soul, God, with this daily prayer of mine. "To my country and to a world of freedom, O Heavenly Father, have I bequeathed this boy of mine. He is my choicest treas­ ure. Take care of him, keep him In health and sustain him under every possible cir­ cumstance of events. 1 once warmed him, 'God, under my heart. You warm him anew at sea, 'on shore and under the stars. Fail him not,, and may he not fail You, his ship or his country, nor the mother who bore him. Amen." Mrs. Johnnie Pizzuto New Orleans, La. 4 4> Retiring, Urges Others 'Carry On' To the Editor: I would like to offer my deep­ est appreciation to the SIU Wel­ fare rian, to the SIU welfare representative in Baltimore and all officials in the port for their wonderful assistance. Their help in handling my retirement, as well as my wife's difficulties' in the hospital, is deeply appreciated. The prompt action on all these matters really helped out, as It was a blessing to receive the checks and remove a big burden from my shoulders. I am now 88 years of age and not able to carry on as I was five years ago. I would like to say to the young Seafarers who are trying to make a living as seamen that Ihey should always avoid foul­ ing up and keep their records clean. Be good shipmates, as you must carry on the job that the oldtimers can't handle any more. A clean record can mean everything for the future of your family and loved ones. By avoiding such trouble, yon not only protect yourself and your family, but also S^our Union brothers and officials who con­ stantly go to -bat for you to get better wages and conditions. For myself, words cannot ex­ press the proper appreciation for all the wonderful things jhe finest union in the world is do­ ing for its members and has done for me since the time I joined in Miami back in 1930. John Berkenkemper 4 4 4 Timely Help Draws Thanks To' the Editor: My family and myself wish to thank the SIU men who donated blood for my late son, Andrew Scott. Thanks also to the SIU welfare representative who made it possible to arrange for these donations through the Union. I don't know how I could have managed without thU help. It is a blessing to have a place like the SIU to be able to call on in time of need. Again, I want to thank everyone, as it is hard to write the way I feel, Mrs. Margaret Scott • •! �Anrnst 1, 1958 SEATRAIN NEW JtRtlY ((••train), July It—Chairman, P. Patrick; C. Cowi. No bceta. Ship going to tblpyard; crew to be laid off. Kepalra to be aubmltted. Bonka to be welded with plywood and toam rubber mattreasea to be Inatalled. Repair Uat to be left In ateward'a room. Eooma to ISe painted and kept clean. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), July 4—Chairman, J. h a r t m a n; Secretary, S. Johnion. Two water, tanka cleaned. Two men missed ship in Capetown and rejoined In Pt. Eiizabeth. Washing machine to be kept clean. Ship's fund (17.20. Few hours disputed ot. All tanks and drainage system to be cleaned. Quiet to be observed In passageways. SEAFARERS haadqnartera on certain condltlona •board ahlp. Dlacnaalon on inaHfficlent alop cheat anppllaa. fumlgaUnff, gaRey atove. atorea, carrying paaaengera, etc. Letter to bo drawn up and poated In Balboa. Requeat equalluHon of at. See about having longahoremen BOeuro hatchea. SANTORE (Marven), July I—Chair­ man, F. Jeffords; Secretary, L. War­ ner. Everything running smoothly. Fine cooperation among crew. Ship's fund $32. Refrigerator needs repair­ ing. BEATRICE (Bull), 'July 3»—Chair­ man, W. RezellskI; Secratary, P. Dunphy. Crabs not to be put in Icebox. No beefs. New delegates elected. .Swivel chairs to be instaUed in messhall. Messhall to be kept clean at ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), July 20— Chairman, J. Norstrem; Secretary, J. night. Observe quiet at night. Bonded locker to be watched where articles are stored. BIENVILLE (Pan-Atlantic), July 21 —Chairman, A. A. Thompson; Secre­ tary, J. Urtaw. No beefs; everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service; SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), July 20—Chairman, A. Heag; Secre­ tary, F. Flanagan. Repair list turned in. Need larger fans in foc'sles. Foc'sles to t be sougeed and painted. Messroom filled with soot, causing un­ sanitary conditions. New telephone booth to be Installed. Members re­ quested to send protests on railroad bill. Ship's fund $28.80. Discussion and motion on wages. Hamburger and fish not up to par; patrolman to check. Ship tp be fumigated. Hannon. Check on 3 days' pay and subsistence from lay-up. Collect on Vouclier with discharge If possible. Take better care of washing machine. Repair list to be submitted. New dele­ gate elected. STEEL SCIENTIST (IsHimian), July <—Chairman, K. Thomas; Secretary, F. Omega. Member of deck gang can take day off In any port during trip.Ship's fund S50.01. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Garbage not to be dumped on deck near hatch No. 4. Suggestion to have lever water pump placed In Washing machine. Cigarette butts to b^ placed in can, not on deck. , ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), June 2*— .Chairman, P. Robertson; Secretary, R. Hall. New delegate elected. New washing machine Installed. Ship's fund $6.25. Do not overload washing machine. 'Need more cots In hoi weather. Crew asked for seasonal fruits and vegetables and more fans. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), July 1—Chairman, C. Rice; Secretary, C. MIddleton. Ship's fund S12.27. Free porthole dogs: replace gaskets on same. SEASTAR (Trit^), June 29—Chair­ man, E. Caudlll; Secretary, S. Emer­ son. No requisition for fresh vege­ tables and milk In European ports this trip. New delegate elected. Fan In messmen's room needs guard. Cateyes on deck to be painted white. Steward asked for suggestions to Improve menus. Vote of thanks to galley for Job well done. FLOMAR (Calmar), Juna 29—Chair­ man, J. RIsbeck; Secretary, 6. Nichols. Repair lists to be made out and sub­ mitted. Some repairs not made since last trip, such as scuppers In meat and chill boxes. Plugs driven in them cannot be removed. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), July 4—Chairman, A. Thome; Secre­ tary, C. Johnson. No performing at pay-off: leave vessel clean. Ship's fund $4.49. Few hours disputed ot. Ask patrolman If captain changed articles to gO' north for cargo and Is crew entitled to transportation from SP area. Turn in room keys. Vote of thanks to stewards. Ship to be fumi­ gated. ORiON STAR (Orion), July 13— Chairman, R. Henke; Secretary,' A. Morales. Repair list to be submitted. Ship's fund $7. Some disputed ot. Members requested to write Congress about railroad bill and effect on coast­ wise shipping. COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Juna 2S—Chairman, J. Martin; Sacratary, N. Leene. American money and cigarettes aboard. Captain will handle mall in port. Ship's fund S10.59. -Few hours disputed ot. Motion not to fine men when logged. New and clean rice purchased. Need ot sheets. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime), July '4— Chairman, W. K. Dedd; Secretary, F. John Johnsen. Check with patrolman on fan.s. Suggest canvas for awning aft. Everything running smoothly; good crew aboard. Fireman taken off for hospitalization. Five hours ot dis­ puted. Head to be repaired in NY. Order wind scoops ' and cots. Less noise requested. Washing machine room to be cleaned and recreation room Straightened out. Soiled linen will be changed on linen days. Re­ pair list to be made up by delegates. PACIFIC CARRIER (Compass), July 5—Chairman, J. M. Yates; Secratary, A. Bell. New delegate elected. Two fans needed for foc'sle. Delegate to see captain about slop chest. Engine and deck departments to clean laun­ dry room: steward department will clean rec. room. LA (ALLS (Waterman), July 5— Chairman, R. A. Sanchex; $ecretary, D. A. Mitchell. All departments run­ ning smooth. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list turned In. Any foul-ups to be turned in to patrolman. Ship's fund $24.75. Two men off in Yoko­ hama due to sickness. Vote of thanks to stewards, who thanked crew for cooperation. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate and electrician for doing good jobs. Agent should board ship In San Francisco. Beef on launch service. Allotment to be given man leaving ship due to sickness or acci­ dent. MICHAEL (Carres), July 9—Chair­ man, B. Padgett; fiecretary, R. KledInger. Minor repairs made; patrolman to take others up with company. Ship's fund $9.09. No beefs: no dis­ puted ot. Steward to get cots needed. Request patrolman bring SIU library aboard. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Scupper In.galley still backing up. Galley range not satisfactory but being worked on. DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), May 11 Chairman," J. Meares; Secretary, L. Santa Ana. Patrolman will take care of pay for two men not paid for coastwise voyage. Ship's fund $5.34. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and delegates for cooperation. July 4—Chairman, J. Meares; Sec­ retary, L. Santa Ana. Two men logged; take it up with patrolman. $15.34 ship's fund. No beefs. Exhaust fans midship needed. Vote of thanks to galley gang and delegates for good Job. YOUNG AMERICA (Waterman), July 4—Chairman, N. Hatglmlslos; Secre­ tary, F, Maggie. New delegate elected. $12 In ship's fund. No beefs. Few hours delayed sailing disputed. Re­ quest delegate to see about ventilation in .crew rooms and messhalls. All linen to be turned In. Consumption of coffee to be reduced. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine food and movies. LA SALLE (Waterman), May IRENESTAR (Triton), June 30 — ..Chairman, D. Mitchell; Secratary, Chairman, W. Daci. One man hospi­ R. A. Sanchez. No beefs. Delegate talized. Need hook for steward de­ to make collection for ship's fund. partment. • Need new library for next New station cards suggested. Vote of voyage. thanks to steward department and ship's delegate for Job well done. TOPA TGPA (Waterman), Juna 39— Chairman, W. Knewles; Secretary, J. KENMAR (Calmer), July 11—Chair­ Lakwyk. One man hospitalized. Few man, J, Marshall; Secretary, E. L. hours disputed ot. No beefs. New Morris. Letter of thanks received on reporter and treasurer elected. Vote crew's cooperation after fatal accident of thanks to all for their attention to to longshoreman in Seattle. $21.65 sick brother. Vote of thanks to in ship's fund. Some disputed ot. Re­ steward. fusal to work necessary overtime to be brought to patrolman's attention. IRENESTAR (Triton), Juna S — Clarification requested regarding Chairman, J. Foster; Secretary, W. agreement. Avoid getting water on Deal. Everything okay. Bathrooms deck when laundering. Ship's fund to to be painted and sougeed. Washing be donated to charitable organization machine to be repaired. Discussion In event ship ties up. Request stew­ on duties of eng. untlUtyman. Re­ ard see about changing pillows. Be queat clarification on this. Vote of sure, foc'sles' are clean before getting thanks to steward department. off. IRENES-^R (Triton), July 13 — (TEEL ADMIRAL (isthmian), JOly Chairman, f. Hail; Secretary, W. Deal. 4—Chairman, J. Kite; Secretary, H. OT disputed on longshore work. Li­ Orlando. New delegate elected. No brary secured. New delegate elected. beefs. Few hours disputed ot. De­ One brother hospitalized In Balboa; partment delegates to turn in repair will be repatriated on Qceanstar. list before arrival. Request locks InShip's fund (11.53, 8en4 letter to .gtalled on screen doors. Pare FIfteea LOG Four Hands On Deck Red Trade Bans Eased PARIS — A top-level "consulta­ tive group" representing virtually all NATO countries plus Japan has reached agreement on a substan­ tial relaxation of East-West trade controls. Agreement was reached after the group reviewed the re­ sults of a four-month overhaul of Western strategic trade controls made by a 15-nation coordinating committed called COCOM. Until now there were three_(eparate embargo lists. The first con­ sisted of totally-banned strategic materials «uch as chemicals and industrial equipment, the second, of items whlc^ could be sold in limited quantities and the third, of goods subject to "watch"" if It appeared that stockpiling was tak­ ing place by the Red-bloc coun­ tries. Now, the first list has been cut down about 40 percent; the sec­ ond and third have-been abolished and replaced by a small number of items which will remain under general supervision. The liberalized trade program will begin on August 15 when all member countries will publish new lists of goods which will remain subject to strategic embargo. SIU BABY ARBIVALS AH of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Lorl Jean Brown, bom May 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Brown, Harundale, Md. t i.' Elsa Cabrera, bom May 14, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Angel Cab­ rera, Playa Ponce, PR. $i Maria M. DaCosta, bom April 4, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio A. DaCosta, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4^ 4. i t 4!* 4^ 4^ Pamela Hicks, born May 24,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fred R. Hicks, Norfolk, Va. Jimmy Oliver, bora Jime 26, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. James C. Oliver, Pasadena, Tex. Ralph Alvarez, born May 24, 195fi, to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel Alvarez, Baltimore, Md. 4> 4^ » - .f: Taking a pause aboard the Steel Admiral are (I to r] Seafarers Joe Mojoska, AB; John Levanos, AB; Adrian Torres, OS and Carlos Morales, DM. FINAl WSPATCH The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being.paid to their beneficiaries. Everett Howell Fairbanks, 58: Carl David Jones, 42: A liver Pneumonia was the cause of Broth- ailment caused the death on July ; 5 er Fairbanks' 7, 1958, of Broth­ ' I death on May 22, er Jones, In Mo­ 1958, in New Or­ bile, Alabama. lie leans, where his is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie wife, Mrs. Susie Fairbanks re­ Delane Jones of sides. Brother Mobile. Brother Fairbanks be­ Jones, who sailed came a full Union in the deck de­ member in 1955 partment, became and sailed in the an SIU book engine department. He was buried member in 1947. He was buried in the Lake Laui-e Park Cemetery, in the Pine Crest Cemeteiy, Mo­ New Orleans, La. bile. 4> 4. t Eustaquio Rivera, 54: A member of the SIU since 1947, Brother Rivera died in the Staten Island PHS Hospital on June 21, 1958, of natural causes. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Jesusa Rivera, of Corona, Long Is­ land, NY, Brother Rivera was in­ terred in Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, LI, NY. William Bonefont, bom February 4^ 4* 4< 24, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Benjamin F. Grice, 60: On June Eduardo Bonefont, Puerta de Tier19, 1958, Brother Grice died in the ra, PR. \ USPHS hospital, 4 ^ 4i Galveston, TexaS, Gregory Byrd, born June 19, of cancer. He 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry originally joined N. Byrd, Baltimore, Md. the Union in 1943 and sailed in the Linda Jordan, bom July 4, 1958, steward depai-tto Seafarer and Mrs. Dewey B. ment He is sur­ Jordan, Wilmer, Ala. vived by his wife, 4> 4>- ' Rowena Grice, Ralph KendorskI Jr., born June Haynesville, Ala. 29, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph KendorskI, Philadelphia, Pa. Burial took place in Haynesville. 4* 4; 4j' 4i 4i ^ Walter G. Hartmann, 49: Brother WilUam Laffoon Jr., bom June 19, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs, Wil­ Hartmann died of a heart ailment aboard the SS liam H. Laffoon, Seattle, Wash. Alcoa Puritan on 4" t 4^ Rosemary Lambert, born July J, April 28, 1958. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert He sailed in the engine depart­ K. Lambert, Prlchard, Ala. ment, having t> '$> if Tabra McLamore, bom June 6, joined the Union 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert in 1941. He , is survived by a McLamore, Mobile', Ala. brother in Bell4> 4> James MuUins, born June 19, more, LI, NY. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry He was buriqd at sea from the Al­ coa Runner following cremation. C, Miijains, Payne Gap» Ky. $1 Raymond E. Leonard Please contact your wife at 903 Pine Street, Henderson, North Carolina. it 4» 4 Henry O. Cooper Your mother is anxious to hear from you. Get in touch with her at 929 Stewart St.," South Norfolk 0. Va. 4» 4i $ John F. Rodgersi Please get in touch with your wife at 8317 Mulberry Street, Tampa 4, Fla. 4i t 4i Truman L. Sustaire Get in touch with S. T. Sustaire. You have some important papers to fill out. 4> 4» 4 Abraham Aragones Contact ^the Civic Orientation Center, Inc., 6-8 East 108 St., New York, NY. 4^ 4> 4> Shoblik Ferdinand Get in touch with Robert at 1139 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. 4^ 4> 4i Edwin Harris Your wife asks that you contact her at PO Box 121, Westlake, Fla. ii 4> 4« ,, Fred Morrison Contact James R. Hodges at 1211 10 St., Galveston, Texas, or call SO 3-5143. ' �SEAFARERS^LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • After The Fire Was Over Morse States Position: :l 1 'US Manning Is What Makes A Ship American' In Penalties WASHINGTON—For the first time in American maritime history, a shipbuilder was forced to pay damages for the withdrawal of its successful bid for the construction of two vessels. Under the terms of the settlement, Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company will pay $300,000 Jp the US Government and to American President Lines for its refusal to construct two Searacer4ype vessels. The vessels are advanced Mariner-types and will be manned by members of the SIU Paciflc District. Although the settlement is for damages incurred in the "increased cost in awarding the contract to a higher bidder." both the Govern­ ment and APL wiU profit from the withdrawal since the contact was subsequently awarded tq anothef company for only $I44,fl«b higher than the low bid. However, the necessity of making a new award meant further delay in delivering the ships. All bidders for the construction contract were required to post a $500,000 performance bond with their proposals. WASHINGTON—Maritime Administrator Clarence G. Morse last week proposed a new yardstick for what consti­ tutes an American ship. Morse said that manning and opera­ tion by Americans should be^ Shell, the biggest corporation in the guide, not stock owner­ existence outside the United States. It would also mean that Onassis ship. The adminlstrat(M:'8 position could openly operate the SlU-conrepresents a major shift in US tracted Victory Carriers fleet The decision won by the SIU on shipping policy designed to en­ courage foreign investment in US the Florida represents a switch on Damage done to SUP-MCS hall in Honolulu following fire is shown the Morse idea. In that case, the merchant shipping. in photo submitted by Seafarer George E. McDonald. Fire des­ Florida was in domestic trade but Government officials for years troyed the second deck of the building. Repairs are to be com­ have been attempting to justify the was American-owned under the cover of runaway registry. pleted early this month. ship transfer program on the ground that the vessels were under "effective control," even under the runaway registries of countries like Panama, Liberia arid Honduras. The "control" in this instance was said to emanate solely from the fact NEW YORK—A major step in Seatrain's "shlp-train-truck" Seamobiie service was taken that the ships were American last week when the* Seatrain New Jersey laid up and entered the yards for conversion, Bill owned. However, in testimony on bills to Hall, assistant secretary-treasurer, reported. The vessel is being modified to handle trailer : open up some segments of domestic truck containers, as well as-* shipping to foreign-owned com­ railroad freight cars. She is truck, and will offer the advantages more (Cities Service); Coalinga panies like Shell Oil, Morse took expected to go back into serv­ of all three means- of transporta­ Hills, Hastings (Waterman); Maria a new tack. He said he knew of no ice sometime next month. tion. H (Herald); Robin Kirk (Robin) other US industry except the ship­ The program is actually an ex­ Shipping for the past two-week Steel Admiral (Isthmian); Alcoa ping industry which restricted alien tension of the company's 29-yeai period has been very good. Two Runner, Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa) and ownership of stock. He cited this old operation. It will be geared to vessels, the Frances and the Sea- the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain). policy as being out-moded and one provide interchangeability of truck train Texas, were taken out of Signing on were the Robin Kirk that should be reversed. bodies between ship, train, and idle status and crewed up. In fact, (Robin), John B. Waterman (Water­ many jobs are being left on the man), Steel Admiral (Isthmian) The only restrictions the admin­ board for a number of calls. In and the Seatrain Texas (Seatrain) istrator recommended on the legal one case, a chief electrician's' job, ownership of American-flag ship­ The in-transit vessels were the left on the board for three calls, Losmar, Flomar, Kenmar (Calmar) ping companies was that alienwas taken by a Seafarer who had Gateway City, Raphael Semmes^ owned operations should be limited registered only an hour before. to non-subsidized lines, the ships The SIU has reached an Beauregard (Pan-Atlantic); Sea­ There were 13 vessels paying off train Georgia, New York, Louisi­ agreement with Cities Service should be manned by American during the period, four signing on ana, Savannah (Seatrain); Valchem under "which the company's crews and the officers and directors and 14 were in transit.' Paying off (Heron); Edith (Bull); Ocean armed guards will no longer bs of the company should be American were the Elizabeth, Hilton, Su­ Eveljm (Ocean Trans.) and the stationed at or near ships dockedcitizens. This, he declared, would SEATTLE — Shipping for the zanne, Frances (Bull); CS Balti­ Citrus Packer (Waterman). assure the US Government control at its Lake Charles refinery. In­ past period has been very good for qf the ships in an emergency. stead, a guard will be stationed at Removal of the restrictions on men in the deck and engine de­ the marine gate to the plant. alien ownership would be extended, partments, port agent Jeff Gil­ The agreement arises from a not only to vessels in domestic lette noted. There were only six series of incidents provoked by men left on the black gang regis­ trade, but also on those in foreign some of the company's "security tration list at the end of the peri­ trade. officers," the latest of which in­ The change would make possible od. volved an SIU crewmember aboard However It has been slow for a large-scale domestic operation by the tanker Council Grove last Shell and other foreign-owned oil men in the steward department,~ month. Seafarers have reported The only girl to receive one of this year's five SIU scholar­ companies and boost job opportuni­ with the result that there,are a occasional instances of hard-timing ties for all US seamen. Shell's number of them left on the beach ships, Delia Alice Prestwood, daughter of Seafarer James R. by the guards from time to time. parent company is Royal Dutch- to pick up any jobs that may open Prestwood, is as determined as her fellow winners to acquire New rules worked out by the up. , Union and the company call for the best education possible The SS Rebecca (Intercontinent­ This is the last article of all personnel to enter the plant via al) was the only vessel paying oif with the $6,000 award. a series on the 1958 winners the marine gate, where a guard and signing on during the twoThe Prestwoods live in Mo- of the SIU's $6,900 scholar­ will be stationed to visually check week period. In transit were the sile, Alabama, where Delia, who's ship , awards. their identification and the con­ City of Alma, LaSalle, (Waterman); 19, completed a science course at tents of parcels. Portmar, Alamar and the Seamar Murphy High School in June.. An SIU men are asked to cooperate In the fall Miss Prestwood will (Calmar). Shipping should improve outstanding student, she is a mem­ enter the University of Alabama in' this matter to expedite traffie SlU membership meef- during the cqming weeks as two ber of the National Honor Society with the help of the scholar through the refinery area. ings are held regularly vessels so far are scheduled to pay and in addition, found time to par­ and, ship, take a pre-medical course off in this port' ticipate in many " extra-cun5cular with the hope of going on to Medi­ every two weeks on Wed­ activities Such aS debating, the Sci­ cal School. She set sights on her nesday nights at 7 PM in ence Club, the Future Nurses Club goal, as stie put it, "when I was all SlU ports. ^11 Sea­ and the Bible Club. nine years old." As she grew older farers ore expected to she became more certain that soirie branch of medicine was for her. attend; those who wish to Last Summer she got a good be excused should request start while working as a,nurse's permission by telegram TAMPA—Shipping for the past aide at the Mobile County Hospital (be sure to include reg­ two weeks continued on the slow in'Mobile, where she "quickly be­ side with only a small nuriiber of came a-part of the hospital rou­ istration number). The replacement jobs being called for. tine." ~ next SlU meetings.will be: There.were no vessels paying Her father, Seafarer James off or signing on during the peri­ Prestwood, joined the SIU in August 6 od. In transit were the Alcoa Po­ April, 194S, when he shipped in August 20 Pre-medical' course Js next laris (Alcoa), Del Oro (Mississippi), the steward department aboard the hurdle for SIU 1958 scholar­ John B. Waterman, Wild Ranger James W. Wheeler. He has September 3 (Waterman) and the Raphael Semship winner Delia Alice Presishipped steadily since then and is September 17 mes and Gateway City (Pan-Atlan­ wbod, daughter of Seafarer currently the crew cook on the tic).^ • Alcoa Corsair. JaihevR/ Prestwood (right). 'Seamobiie' Service To Start Soon CS To Keep Guards Off LC Ships Seattle Ups Pace; Deck/ Engine Busy Mobile SIU Scholar Eyes Medical Career SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS No Change in T ampa •V^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/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SHIPS RUSHING MID-EAST CARGOES TRADE & AID, FARM SURPLUS BILLS ADVANCE SEE CONGRESS OK ON TRADE, AID $ DUNN GETS AX; CURRAN SLATE WINS NLRB FINDING AGAIN RAPS NMU RAIDING P&0 RIGS A NEW PHONY FRONT ‘TIPSY’ VOYAGE OVER, ULLA GOES STRAIGHT HOUSE ASKS MORE DATA ON ONASSIS MOBILE SEES BIG UPSURGE OLD-AGE BENEFIT RAISE MAY PASS CANADA CO’S BIDDING FOR STRUCKSHIPS NLRB ORDERS VOTE IN 2ND LAKES FLEET BALTIMORE TALKS UP STATE POLITICAL ACTION OLDTIMERS TAKE VACATION AS COAL MINER LAYS UP MEBA SCORES IN NEW TANKER PACT FMB REBUFFS ISTHMIAN IN SUBSIDY DUEL MMP PROPOSES MERGER OF SEA OFFICERS’ UNIONS RED TRADE BANS EASED ‘US MANNING IS WHAT MAKES A SHIP AMERICAN’ ‘SEAMOBILE’ SERVICE TO START SOON YARD PAYS $300,000 IN PENALTIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/01/1958 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. XX, No. 16  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b83ba277136d8d280d09e99377745c4e.PDF ddcedeb801b869188d986a1b6e38d28b PDF Text Text LOG August IS 1958 » OFFICtAl 0»»AN OF THi ttAFARIRt INTIKNATIONAL UN ION » ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO » \ Now Takes Up Job Security, Other Benefits SVeitYBOtY- 9ow:i - Story On Page 3 >3 1 AN EDITORIAL; A Merchant Marine For Whom? * • ^ ' '" • ' , t Last week US maritime was treated to the spectacle of the represen­ tatives of the American Merchant Marine Institute pleading in Washing­ ton on behalf of runaway-flag shipowners. The AMMl, ostensibly devoted to the interests of. American shipping, made a successful pitch to the Ad^ ministration that the American taxpayer should pick up the tab for Suea Canal surcharges imposed on runaway ships—ships whose owners registSted foreign to escape payment of US ^taxes in the first instance. Maybe the top brass of the AMMI congratulated themselves on a job well done. Undoubted!;^ _the runaway operators were pleased with the re­ sults. But we wonder if many American-flag operators were cheered by this development. We are sure that the US public, if it learned, the facts, V'ould disapprove. Thes public would be bewildered as to why a so-called "American" Merchant Marine Institute would make a money pitch fgr opjerators who have fled the American flag. 1 To understand why tlds happened it is necessary to understand the natiire of ^e AMMI as an organization. - . In theory, the AMMI is a combinatiou of US shipowners acting in con;* eei^ on matters oi .interest affescting all of them.. In fact, it has develop^ -(Coiltlnued-on page 2>' -'-.v '5%.;;, i UtM -Mmm Mmm Jimm. tJsually it'i ft ship that hits a bridge but in * >^ "X DFtOj^Om this instwcu the bridge swung first. Victim of the swinging drawbridge'In Toledo, the Canadiana had her bow ' ripped up, but 900 passengers escaped serious injury. Ship is mknned .by the SIU Great Lakes District. (Story on Page 11.) - - . I; • I*-. ' ti �Fa*« Two SEAFARERS LOG .Ixvt U, U5« Ukw SIU HMd At NY Mertlhgr NOMINATIONS NOW OPfeNt 5eatarers To Ko/e On 38 Union Posts A total of 38 elective offices will be open to qualified candidates in the coming SIU bien­ nial elections scheduled to get underway on November 1. The 38 offices to appear on the ballot were approved by the membership at headquarters and In all ports following presen­ tation of the secretary-treas-^^ urer's pre-balloting report and the first •time for the election of ning for Uzdon office to nominate port agents. These positions had themselves. recommendations. The number of posts to be voted been appointed posts up until now, After the voting is concluded oh on is one less than the^l956 rostei since the West Coast halls had of 39. A number of changes have been opened as a temporary meas­ The foil text of the seoretarybeen made In the type and location ure., However, the pattern of ship­ treasarer'B pre-ballot report ap­ of some of ~ the offices to be voted ping has been such over the past Frod Famen, socrotary-troasuror of iho Sill Grout Lxilies District, on. This was done in light of the few years that these halls will now pears on page S. tolls A&G headquarters meeting of orogress in Lakes organizing changing pattern of shipping in the be regarded as permanent and various ports in which the SIU agents elected for them accord­ December 31, newly-elected offi­ drive. Bection is now going on in Boiand and Cornelius flMt, one ingly. cers will take office as of midnight of prime organizing targets. MTD Unions on Lakes are working maintains halls. on the night that the headquarters together on this and other drives. The other ports-—Boston, Phila­ At headquarters, there will be five assistant secretary-treasurers delphia, Baltimore. Mobile, New tallying committee reports on the as compared to six on the 1956 bal­ Orleans, Houstoa and San Fran­ results of the election to the mem­ lot, and eight Joint patrolmen to cisco—have the same number and bership. be elected as opposed to seven last type of elective posts assigned to The constitution calls for each time. Three ports, Nbrfolk, Savan­ them as there were In the 1956 days' ballots In every port to be mailed by certified or registered nah and Tampa, will elect agents balloting. mail to a safe depository.' Nominating ProeeM only. They had previously elected an agent and a-patrolman, but a The presentation of the pre-bal­ The roster of posts to be voted drop in shipping in their area has loting report paved the way for the on is as follows: reduced the need for permanent opening of the nominations period' Headquarters: One secretary _ SAN FRANCISCO-^'liie proposed establishment of an SIU personnel. which began August 12 and will treasurer; one deck assistant sec­ On the other hand,''the West wind up as of midnight, September retary-treasurer, one engine assist­ Pacific District newspaper to replace three existing publica­ Coast ports of Seattle and Wil­ 11. The nominations procedure ant secretary-treasurer, one stew­ tions received another boost when the members of the Sail­ mington will be on the ballot for permits a candidate to nominate ard assistant secretary-treasuref; ors Union of the Pacific went ^ himself by sending a letter to two assistant secretary-treasurers on record in favor of the publishing of. a better paper, the ' headquarters during that period joint. SEAFARERS LOG stating the office three unions to ail intents and for which he in­ New York: Eight joint patrolmen. move. purposes, legally and otherwise, August IS, I95> Vol. XX, No. 16 tends to nm, submitting proof of Boston: One agent; one joint The Marine Firemens Uniim and are banded together and have mu­ Ids three years' seatime, his citi­ patrolman. the Marine Cooks and Stewards zenship and his two years of con­ Philadelphia: One agent; one Union h'ad already taken official tual problems. We therefore. rec- . ommend that the Secretary proceed' tinuous Union membership. Four joint patrolman. positions in favor of consolidating months of the seatime has to be Baltimore: One agent; three the "West Coast Sailor," the toward an agreement with the other two unions, the MFOWW PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treamrer in the current calendar year. joint patrolmen. "Marine Fireman" and the "Stew­ and the MC&S, to publish .a joint HEBam BRAm, Editor, BOITABO SEANorfolk: One agent. In addition, under the terms of ards News" into one publication to paper, and, if possible, to put out MAN, Art Editor. HBBMAN ABiauir, BIWIH Savannah: One agent. fiPtvACK, AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL, HER­ the pre-baUoting resolution, all represent the entire Pacific Dis­ such a publication as soon as pos­ MAN MAKLER, Staff Writert, BILL MOODT, candidates are asked to submit Tampa: One agent. trict. Gulf Area Representative. photos and written statements of Mobile: One agent; three joiht The SUP action came at its head­ sible." Last year^the three unions put Publlshttf blWMhly at tfia haadquartar* 100 words or less on their activities patrolmen. •f tha Saafarara Intarnatlonal Union, At­ in the Union. The statements will New Orleans: One agent; three quarters membership meeting in out a joint newspaper as a Labor * adopting the report and recommen­ Day issue, with each union having lantic « Cult District. APk-CIO, *75 Fourth joint patrolmen. Avonuo Brooklyn 31. NY.. Tot. HYaclnth be . printed In ^a special election Houston: One agent; one joint dations of the SUP quarterly fi­ separate sections for reporting on y-44M. Enterad as socond class maHar supplement in the SEAFARERS nance committee. The committee its .business. at tho Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar LOG, before the two-month vote patrolman. report said in part: The edition was favorably re­ Wilmington: One agent. 'RM Act of AUB. U, 1913. gets imderway on November 1. "We feel, not only from a finan­ ceived by members of the unlong San Franeiseo: One agent Hall, in issuing the report, urged IIB cial standpoint, but also for the involved. ail men who are interested in nut'^ Seattle; One,agent. SUP Votes To Approve Joint WC Newspaper •f ^ , r • f.j- • An Editorial: A MERCHANT MARINE FOR WHOM? ii: -/vJ • (Continued from page 1) ' InlQ a pressure group to serve the manipulations of United States Lines. This was clearly shown once again in the recent contract negotiations when US Lines president, General John Franklin, embarked with NMU President Joseph Curran on a strikebreaking expedition against licensed engineers because of a dispute between the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the company over conditions on US Lines passenger ships. The position of General Franklin,—to set up an ill-fated company un­ ion of engineers—became the position of .the AMMI in dealing with the MEBA. It is an open secret in the industry that the other operators were un­ happy with this blundering, negative approach which killed any chance of peaceful settlement and cost ihe industry accordingly. The Franklin NMU scheme bypassed the established bargaining mach­ inery. It was more a reflection of the private pressure set-up, the LaborManagement Maritime Committee, which Franklin and Curran have es­ tablished as part of the US Lines system of applying multiple pressures on maritime legislation. The same manipulation of AMMI to serve US Lines' purposes is ap­ parent on the subsidy level. When US Lines wanted a new passenger ship, it involved the leadership of the AMMI for the better part of a year to get a bill through which gave it more favorable terms than any other US ship­ ping cpmpany. Up until now, 50 percent of construction cost was the ceil­ ing over which the Government would not go, with most contracts calling for US participation up to 45 percent of cost. But US Lines got itself a con­ struction subsidy which provides 55 percent or more assistance from Uncle Sam, something in the vicinity of $80 million dollars, giving it a competi­ tive advantage over any other subsidized operator. This is especially in­ teresting in light of the fact that the last comparal^e construction subsidy applicant—American Banner Lines—was required to put up 60 percent for a vessel on a similar run, to the Government's 40 percent. ' ^ • When it appeared that construction of this new US Lines luxury ship might be postponed, it was the president df the AMMI, not the president of US Lines, who leaped into the breach with a telegram to the White House and a public statement that, "with the tenSe world situation and the current newspaper headlines before Us^ this would be the last" item tha country wouM want to postpone."' On the operating side, the AMkH's concern with US Lines' well-be­ ing is reflected by the fact that its«1957 subsidy bill, some $32 millionj ii $15 million greater than any other company's and represents about 22 per­ cent of the entire subsidy figure for the whole merchant marine. And now ^e leam these AMMI representatives going to Washington: and demanding a break for tax-free Liberian-flag operators. Why? Be­ cause US Lines has traded for the support of the international oil compa­ nies, with their huge foreign-flag interests, to get their backing in Wash4 ington for US Lines subsidy requests, no matter how inequitable they might be—-and because US Lines is interested in selling the passenger ship America to a foreign-flag operation. It is for these same reasons that the president of the AMMI called the runaways the "fifth line of defense," and aroused the animosity of other legitimate maritime nations by his strenuous support of runaway shippin^^ at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. He took this po­ sition even though such shipping injures the American merchant, marinfi ' and the maritime operations of our~ allies. ^ In this area, it is interesting to note that while US Lines is perfectly willing for the America to run in transatlantic or other service under a foreign flag, it strenuously opposes every attenipt by newcomers to enter the transatlantic trade under the American flag. It is reported that one.,recent application in this area was disapproved in part, on the ground that;: US Lines would face stiff competition from the propose Operation. The'^ AMMI, which, one would assume, would welcome jadditions to the US-flag fleet, was conspicuously silent on the issue. Tbe US Lines policy then, is the AMMI policy, to the detriment af other operators whd are relatively powerless to affect the course of AMMl aflairs. „ ' The current Situation reflects a need for reappraisal of our merchant marine policy, as has long been-sought by the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ time ^ades Department, to assure more equitable distribution of Govern­ ment aid to the entire industry. It also reflects the need for shipowners to;' reexamine the ^^MI to determine whether it is serving the best inters 5 ; ests of the American merchant niarine. .: ^ �'• % ^Ui ,Ji AugmH iS, im SEAFARERS LOG Tage Tbrtm New Pact Raises Pay 8 I An eight percent increase in base wages and a 30 cents per man per day additional contribution to the Vacation Plan are the highlights of an agreement on major contract items that has been reached* between the SIU and its contracted operators. A memoran-^ Here in a nutshell are the cents added benefit per man pec dum of agreement that was basic terms of the settlement day on vacation payments, brings thus far reached with the ship­ the total package increase of direct signed on Friday, August owners: money payments by the operators ; MONTREAL—A new twist in the Canadian. National Steam­ 8, a few days after the start to Seafarers to around lOV^ per­ Wages up eight percent. ship hepf was reported as the company announced that a cent. That would be figuring thn Cubaii banking _group had pimchased its eight strikeboimd 'of negotiations, provided . Overtime up six percent. 30 cents per day increased vaca­ deep-sea ships. The ships had^ ^^ Vacation payment increased tion contribution as in the vicinity for several basic changes Cuban Group Purchases Struck Canadian Ships been hungup for over a year in Halifax as a result of a strike by the SIU Canadian Dis­ trict. « It was reported that Troy Brown­ ing, a Great Lakes ship operator, would run the ships under the Cuban flag in an arrangement with the Cuban government! Browning's Lakes operations are under con­ tract to the SIU Great Lakes District. SIU of NA Vice-President in Canada, Hal Banks, when informed of the sale, declared that the strike would go on and he was asking for continued support from other unions. The strike has had the full support of the SIU of NA and of all unions affiliated with the International Transportworkers Federation. The ITF harf put the ships under a boycott and has called on member unions not to handle them. . Meanwhile, members of the op­ position Liberal Party in .Canada have charged that a Canadian-flag shipping firm offered $3 million for the ships, nearly $200,000 more than the Cuban bid, but was turned down. The CN§ ships are the prop­ erty of the Canadian government through the Government-owned Canadian National Railway. The SIU Canadian District had report­ ed previously that two of its con­ tracted companies were in the bid^g. " The ships have been idle since July 4, 1057, when the Canadian District struck In a contract beef. Subsequently, the company an­ to take - effect September 1, nounce It was transferring the one month before the present ships to Trinidad, but the niove failed when West Indian seamen contract expires. Contract talks on a number of and British officers both refused to have any part of the struck other important items, covering Job security problems the main are ships. continuing. However, the agree­ ment on basic money items, if ap­ proved by the membership, will take effect as scheduled irrespec­ tive of the disposition of the rest of the contract matters. The major changes arrived at BALTIMORE — Seafarers' de­ thus far include the following: pendents are making full use of • An eight percent increase the services of SIU Health Center across-the-board in base wages. For here with appointments being A^, this means an increase from made two weeks ahead. Port Agent the present $336.73 per month to Earl Sheppard reported. One day $363.6'/, a boost of $26.94 monthly. a week Is set aside for. them and • An Increased contribution by so far it seeiiis sufficient in spite of the large number of appoint­ the operators of 30 cents per man per day to the SIU Vacation Plan. ments. y. The increase will make possible a Shipping has be^ fair for the substantial rise in 'vacation pay, two-week period and the outlook likely in the neighborhood pf $100 is for it to continue on about the over thc-present $260 yearly max­ same level. Even though 210 men imum. .were shipped, there was. a heavy o An increase in overtime and registration of 276 men due mainly penalty rates of six percent. Pres­ to the lay-up of two Ore ships. Paying off were the Jean, ent rates are $1.60, $2,06 and $2.lk) Carolyn and Emilia (Bull); Marore, per hour, with most men getting, Baltore, Venore, Feltore, Santore the $2.06 rate. That wiii now be­ and Cubore (Marven); Atlantis come $2.18 per hour. Entry rating (Petrol Shipping); John Kulu- OT will now be $1.70 and for the kundis (Martis); Pacific Star (Com­ top ratings, it will become $2.23. o Another five cents per men pass) and Kenmar (Calmar). . The Marore, Baltore, Venore, per-day will be Contributed to es­ Feltmore, Santore and Cubore, the tablishment of a standing Food Yorkmar (Calmar) and Alcoa Program stewards committee. The Pointer (Alcoa) signed on. standing committee will expand Families Bait. Gulf Tanker Crash Kills 16 Some of the victims of the crash between SS Gulfoil and the coastwise tanker Gtaham are layed out on the Gulf tanker. Six­ teen lives were lost on the Gulfoil when the. two vessels crashed in a fog off Newport, ' Rhode Island. The Gulfoil was empty, but the Graham, which had a full load aboa^^ blew up after the collision, spewing flaming oil. The Gulfoil carries an NMU crew aboard.In addition to the 16 dead, two are missing and there were 24 injuries suffered between the two ships. It was the worst Ui? tanker disaster since the SlU-manned Salem Mari­ time blew up in-Lake Charles on January 17, 1956, apparently from a static electricity spark, with the loss of 21 hves. . 30 cents daily. Five cents more per day for SIU health and safety programs. ^ Five cents per day for SIU feeding program. Improved room and meal al­ lowances. Other items to be negotiated. of 2Vi percent of an AB's existing monthly wage scale. Security Clauses While reaching agreement in these areas, SIU and company ne­ gotiators have to deai with a num­ ber of other items which have been put on the agenda as subjects for negotiation. The operators havs the present joint Union-operator agreed to work out provisions cov­ program to improve standards of ering such items a$ job security feeding and service aboard ship.. problems arising out of fleet addi­ In the areas in which it has oper­ tions, questions of appropriate bar­ ated, the program has won the gaining units, subsidiaries and af­ praise of both crews and shipown- filiates of contracted employers. Provisions to safeguard Seafarers • Room and meal aliowances against the impact of foreign flag have been increased as foilows: transfers are also on the docket For dinner, $1.50; for supper $2; for discussions. The termination for room $6. date of the new agreement also The wage increase, plus the 30 has to be settled. AMMI 'ACHIEVEMENT': Runaways Saddling us With Suez Transit Bills WASHINGTON—Runaway ship operators who left US reg­ istry to escape payment of US taxes will have their Suez Canal surcharges paid for by the United States government. The surcharges, figured" at"* three percent of the regular who pay no taxes to the US. canal tolls, will be collected in this area. Senator Warren sfarting September 15 to help repay the cost of clearing the canal after the Suez war. The announcement on the US decision to pick up the runaways' tabs came from the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute, which had been pressing for such a ruling. While ostensibly, representing USflag shipping,' the institute has shown considerable zeal in protect­ ing the runaways. This latest action followed upon the AMMI's vigorous opposition at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to any proposal which would have brought the' runaways under the coatrol^of any legitimate maritime nation.' Oil Company Rdie In the opinion of the SIU and other maritime unions, thq AMMI action in sacrificing US shipping objectives to support the runaways represents the fact that the organi­ zation has come under the domina­ tion of a small group which enjoys support from oil companies who have extensive runaway interests. Consequently, the SIU believes it is no longer representative of US shipping. (See editorial, page one.) In fact, the president of the AMMI, Ralph Casey, has charac^torized the runaways as the "fifth line of defense," a position which was promptly repudiated by other US shii, operators, particularly those in the Pacific American Steamship Association. The practical effect of the US decision' will be that American taxpayers, including, of course, shipping concerns operating under the American flag, will be helping to subsidize runaway shipowners Magnuson (Dem.-Wash.) has in­ troduced a measure designed to close off the tax loophole on some runaway operators. Senator Magnu­ son, who is chairman of the SenateInterstate" and Foreign Commerce Committee, has proposed that any steamsh-p companies transferring tonnage to foreign registry could be required to continue payment of US taxes as a condition of the transfer. Such payments would have to be made if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, a prin­ cipal purpose for the runaway registration is "avoidance of Fed­ eral income tax." The US decision cam'e after the United Nations "said it would ask .all ships using the canal to pay the surcharge. The UN spent a total of $8,200,00() on the canal clearance job of which the US ad­ vanced $5 million. . > The US, of course, will also reimburse the toll surcharges on ships under the American flag. The decision to take respbnsibil ty for runaway surcharges cleared the way for the extra charge to go into effect since no other maritime nation wanted any part of them. Of course, Panama, Liberia and Honduras, which are havens of runaway shipping, were equally unwilling to pick up the tab. Soviet Russia has declared that its ships would refuse to pay the surcharge, which is voluntary, but few of its vessels^ make use of the cai'al. Meanwhile,' the' Suez Canal Authority in Cairo has notified ship operators that the canal's permissible depth will be increased to, 35 feet effective August 31. The present dr^t limit is 34 feet. _ •if �-•r.. 'i-*!-..--'-' e Fonr ' ' Canada SlU Ship Iced In OTTAWA—The Maple Branch, manned by members of the SIUCanadian District, is trapped In ice in Hudson Bay while bound for a radar line station, the .Canadian Government announced. The ship, along with a 900-ton landing craft, was 130 miles from its destination at Great Whale River, Quebec, about 700 miles north of Ottawa. Normally, ice is not that far gouth in the Bay, the Canadian an­ nouncement sai^ at least not at this time of the year. Canadian Air Force rescue units are keeping watch on the ships and may have to take the crews off if the vessels are not able to free themselves. Pacific Sm SBAFARERS tr '• tt- AitfoA IS, MSI SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING HOARD Sir. .i From )uly 23 To August 5, 1958 (Editor*! note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture In each de­ partment by seniority cldls. Job group and port, including the numher of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking thb "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) the largest drop, shipping 156 men, a decrease of, 64 Jobs froln thd previous two Weeks. The other ports dropped slightly. New York shipping, while below the previous figure, is still running hlgb, Seniority-wise the job breakdown among the three classes remained almost the same, with class B men picking up a few more berths-than before. Class-A men accounted for 62 percent of the jobs, shij^ed, B 27 percent, an increase of one percent, and class CI re­ SIU shipping for the last two weeks made a comeback class maining 11 percent. . ; from the previous period's decrease to hit a new year-long" On-the-beach totals show three ports with less than 50 class A men record high. A total of 1,151 men were shipped to permanent registered in all three departments. Tampa was almost cleaned out, jobs during the period, just inching past the previous high of 1,149, having only 11 men on the list. New York had only 682, a decrease of Reflecting the pick-up, registration for class A men dropped consid­ 103 class A men registered. New Orleans, however, has reported that erably in some ports leaving a total of 2,155 class A men on the beach it has more than enough class A men on the list to handle all ex­ as compared to 2,204 last period. pected openings. Port-by-port Baltimore showed the greatest increase in shipping, The foUowlng is the fitrecast port by port: Boston: Slow , . . New with the deck and Engine departments almost doubling. Also on the YMII: Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Might slow down... rise were Philadelphia, Savannah, Mobile, Tampa, San Francisco, Norfolk: Slow . , . Tampa;:Fair, should pick up . . , Mobile: Slow... Seattle and Wlmington. New Orleans: Slow . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Houston: Good but Five ports reported slower shipping for the period. They were New may decline . *. . WnmluKton: Good/. . . Saw Franelsco: Good . . , Orleans. Norfolk, Boston, New York and Houston. New Orleans had SoatUe: Fair. Enters Info Pact Talks SAN FRANCISCO—Representa­ tives of the SIU Pacific District are readying demands to be pre­ sented to West Coast operators in negotiations for a new contract to replace the agreements expiring September 30. Emphasis in the negotiations will center on improved vacation, subsistence and welfare benefits plus changes in various working rules and conditions in the exist­ ing agreement. Last Year's Gains In last year's agreement, wage gains of from $20 to $37 a month were won plus increases of 13 to 17 cents hourly in overtime rates, a $25 monthly boost in pensions to $125 and other monetary gains. Four basic agreements are in­ volved in the negotiations, the off­ shore, intercoastal, coastwise and Alaska contracts. Another subject of the negotia­ tions will be clarification of those rules of the agreement which have been subject to controversy be­ cause of differing interpretations by the companies and the Pacific District unions.. LOG .f DECK DEPARTMENT Reg/sfered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 4 16 • 32 5 7 13 28 1 5 — 1 1 5 10 24 10 19 9 1 16 25 2 6 8 6 9 6 Regfsfered CMSS B GROUP 1 2 1 2 2 9 .2 3 19 — 2 — 1 — — — . 1 6 1 2 2 1 8 5 1 3 1 1 8 S 2 16 1 13 —1 — — 4 3 7 4 1 1 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 2 _ 1 15 20 33 3 1 2 34 11 9 1 2 3 1 S — — 5 2 7 15 20 3 13 3 3 2 9 9 20 4 5 13 8 2 7 2 3 4 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 3 2 — 1 ' 17 . 8 8 4 _ 7 9 8 10 __ 1 1 2 — — — — — — 3 — 3 1 8 1 13 10 S 3 — 1 — 5 — 4 2 3 3 8 8 3 3 1 — GROUP 1 2 __ 3 1 1 1 1 1 _ __ _ — —i _ — — _ 1 _ _ — 1 — : TOTAl SHIPPED 3 A: __ 2 5 78 _ 9 2 SO _ 4 5 __ 5 1 25 1 38 1 10 — 30 _ 22 — 18 1 10 CLASS C B • , • 16v ' 9 2 4 1 1 1 a 5 2 17 4 1 2 .f •" AU ' 2 95 11 79 7 5 5 SO 63 14 35 24 36 16 7V', Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS • GROUP 1 9 19 92 183 16 19 37 94 11 • 5 4' 1 8 28 43 89 41 1 12 30 39 5 15 10 14 9 2 a GROUP 1 2 S 2 5 3 4 30 25 „ 1 1 3 *18 . 29 3 8 18 1 2 3 4 51 11 20 4 1 3 12 3 8 3 WM 2 1 1 2 2 • 2 ' 8 3 2 12 7 1 4 3 '4 10 i 3 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... Ban Francisco . Seattle Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 10 1 12 54 11 — 10 3 1 27 6 — 3 — — 6 —— 3 — 3 18 5 7 25 1 6 1 26 4 1 1 5 — i 4 2 10 2 — GROUP 3 1 2 3 16 7 1 — 2 — 19 14 — 3 1 — — 2 — 2 1 4 5 1 9 3 1 _ . 2 1 2 12 5 2 6 1 4 3 4 3 ' 2 — Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 1 2 _ ' 2 15 41 4 1 15 7 2 1 — 1 3 33 5 — - 11 1 1 — — 2 — — 2 — 5 . 1 5 15 5 1 23 2 1 2 19 — 3 1 10 2L 4 1 2L 8 7 3 1 — 10 8 1 7 2 1 2 1 2 Shipped CLASS C 8 M,' 7 2 12 — 1 2 8 7 _ 4 2 S J GROUP 1 2 3 2 S 2 — —' 6 1 1 ' — _ — 1 a. 1 1 — 1 — -r- TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach ^LASS A CLASS B CLASS A B C All 3 2 5 60 23 19 102 10 3 1 14 23 41 9 73 1 ; 2 2 5 2 1 3 5 3 .8 25 7 . 6 38 20 19 6 51 __ 4 4 1 27 15 2 44 10 2 11 2 23 7 25 _ 32 5 6 3 a4 3 _ 14 1 3 — — — 4 2 • "i GROUP 1 2 15 1 40 - 168 2 24 9 82 1" 14 12 ~ . 2 15 51 23 48 4 7 8 26 3 15 8 12 1 13 3 22 5 8 2 2 8 4 2 3 2 GROUP 1 2 s "7 1 2 5 29 24 a 2 , 28 15 7 5 1 i , 2 1 1 3 8 7 5. 1 1 6 7 2 10 8 2 8 6 2 -2 — i 3; 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT . Registered CLASS A A\£ETYOCAPaOSHl^ MATES AT-me emsom AiiP/iH/.tULlA. SWAP TAPN5 /4KC>WAT64 TUBFKShtTSOi^TV. AiBW LOW PRICES ANVYOWRE ALWAYS WBlCcmnERBM , rauR OWN PLACE. OWNEQAfKiCPERAm WfTMeSSA^^t^ V<'f- I I Port Boston New YiJrk ...... Philadelphia Baltimore ....;. Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 2 5 23 9 — 2 21 4 1 1 3 4 7 6 9 4 1 6 9 3 3 6 2 3 3 1 26 1 10 2 2 12 33 1 6 2 5 4 Registered Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 1 2 , 2 1 1 78 22 1 2 _ 4 1 1 17 10 — 3 1 — — i ... 3 9 6 '6 9 4 1 1 -1 1 4 2 l'" 13 4 3 1 2 1 2 i 8 — — 1 3 GROUP S 1 2 — — 25 1 — — — 23 1 1 1 1 1 T— — 1 14 __ — 13 — 1 —/ — 6 1 — 4 — S 6 1 4 — . —. Shipped Shipped • •MM. ,. "1 Registered •M. '• •— Shipped CLASS C _ 3 . TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS* c B GROUP 2 S A 1 2 1 22 54 9 1 — — 2 1 1 — — 6 37 7 2 1 — 1 1 — — 1 — — - — 9 23 11 — 5 23 13 1 — . — 1 2 T- . 3 14 / 11 —• 8 2 — . —. : — 14 11 3 — 2 8 MM MM 8 1 6 — — 11 12 — 10 2 7 s Shipped / , 24 2 5 1 — — 9 6 '— 5 — — 2 TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP All 1 2 2 8 1 87 100 35 4 12 8 49 56 12 4 9 7 2 5 2 — 1 3 43 32 13 42 21 13 1 3 1 30 16 6 10 8 3 25 13 8 13: 10 2 GROUP 3 1 2 3 3 4 11 3 82 12 —, 7 23 5 23 2 2 3 9 2 1 2 ' 26 15 60 mLmm • ."Tr 21 2 1 • 7 4 2 T 8 8 3 1 -8 14 •1 5 8 ~1 2 MM. MM MM M. TOTALS e 836 V. 359 •I#'.-;- 1151 MM. Registered On The Beach SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A CLASS A CLASS B • .\P f AlbiW CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP -C All 1 B 2 8 A 1 2 8 I 2 3 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 DECK 96 178 58 13 37 47 4 6 U 293 '103 1 422 297 502 121 68 55 80 164 54 ,19 ENGINE 15 29 227 139 50 1 416 111 489. 58 71 66 31 207 32 11 85. 48 33 -166 28 12 70 ^ 54 i 313 296 106 175 STEWARD 5 60 4 1 49 ibo 96 38 105 8 ef4 63 - 28 98 5 22 89 714 812 125 11151 704 1097 854 223 423 190 32 160 167 176 358 188 38 113 163 14 GRAND TOTAL 1 219? -^CLASS B GROUP 1 2 8 92 115 IIA Oa M . 1-5- 141 43 263' 341 17 13 �r.W<if - - • >^iiffiut IS, i»si :*>? SEAFARERS LOG Pare Five Anchored at La PalUce (top left) crew checks lifeboat while French oldtimer (center) works as guard on ship. In Bremen, bargeman listens to speech by gent on dock (top. right). Bargefolk (bottom) live comfortably. House­ wives peel potatoes, keep homes tidy and curtained. Bugs (right) need dusting the same as they do ashore. One of t]he top-rated trips on. the shipping board, the run to Nortnern Europe, seldom lacks for job-seekers. The run .to France, the Low Countries and Germany means good ports, plenty of opportunities for signt-seeing and fast turnaround—too fast, usually. Relatively new on the scene, Sleafarer William Calefato, long a'Far,East "regular", kept hh camera handy v^erever the Wacosta weiit. Some of the results are pictured on this page, Strickland, OS, stands gangway watch, keeps an eye on things while ship's in Rotterdam. Sailing board is posted for trip to Bremen. Reunion at La PalUca brought Seafarer Chris Kerageorgiou and mother together for first time in ten years. Mrs. Kerageorgiou cams from Marseilles. Waterfront street scene at La Rochelle, France, shows youngsters Joining in dance near dock where fishing boats are moored. Town is big tourist attraction. ' •* * The Tour' »• ' ^ •-1 9 La Pallice Rotterdam Bremen During working hours in Rotterdam, two SIU daymen perched high on mast tend chipping and painting chores to keep ship in trim. V . Relaxing on Wacosta after a day's work^ SIU txlo (1 to r) of Tom Thomassen. AB; B. F. Lowrey, deck engineer, and j Bob Smith, wiper, pose for shipmate Calefato. It must have been a busy^ay. The boys look a little bushed. -15, -.1^ Wreckage of old French ship Champlain. scuttled In World War II near La Pallice, is given wide berth. y-.: -iS L. '' c % I �SEAFARERS Pare Six .Aonut 15, 1951 LOG Nautilus Polar Voyage •5^. -if I*. •,' - I- '• -y"' f :A • '•* . '1 'N. •i'r'^ >•:. ^• WASHINGTON—Prospects for the eSrly development of submarine tankers were intensified this week following com­ pletion by the atomic submarine Nautilus of the first voyage across the "top of the world" under the North Pole. The ministration says it could haveVin Navy vessel found the short operation with conventional powv^r set' route between Atlantic and Pacific waters in an epoch-making 1,800 mile cruise beneath the 50foot Arctic ice pack. The 96-hour trip from Alaska to European waters cut thousands of miles from the conventional route through the Panama Canai and raised the pos­ sibility that commercial submarine tankers would be economical sooner than had been expected. Ten-Year Development The Nautilus cruise has spurred plans for the development of com­ mercial submarine tankers, which could be feasible in 10 years, ac­ cording to present estimates. The first step would be a prototype tanker, which the Maritime Ad­ in three years, and with nuclear • power "relatively soon after." Cities Service and other oil com­ panies already have a commercial ship under study. The Nautilus voyage also may spur the Qovernment's plans for putting an advanced reactor into a converted T-5 tanker. A tanker is being considered for the first commercial sub because it is easier to build than a dry cargo ship. A liquid cargo would equalize pressure front the outside, while a dry cargo hull, with empty spaces subject to tremendous sea pressure, would require a stronger, heavier, more complex and less economical hull. • , •. • 4" - ' .V.' - .-A; t' , V . :% 'i -••Lf.-•r.V-.-sim,' Keeping in Tonch .1; -i! WITH S 1 U OLHTINERS "The hills of East Tennessee" may seem an unlikely place for'a man to get his first taste of a shipboard rating, but it was back in those hills that retired Seafarer George B Thurmer started as an FWT ... "on a moonshine still during pro­ billboards." • hibition," that is. So, it was In drydock now, the retired t:t W' W' llh 1'!^: ii •?. ; • only natural that when he started Seafarer hit just about every port shipping in 1939 on Great Lakes during his twelve years at sea. He ore carriers, that Thurmer should made the African ports several times with Robin Lines; Puerto Rico was a frequent port o' call while on the bauxite and sulphur runs with Bull Lines. During the war, Tliurmer spent some time snuttling between England and Africa and later on shifted to the Pacific whefe he helped to man a Navy tug. Although he saw many ships go to the bottom, fortunately he was never on one of them. Finally, before retiring, he made a couple of trips to Korea while the war was on. Back home in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Thurmer is idaklng up for the years of ocean travel by spending most of his time with his family. Married for thirteen years, he is the proud father of two boys, Stephen, 12 and Sidney, 10 Both are Little League ballplayers Seaforer George B. Thurmer and "A" students in school. Every chance he gets, Thurmer takes the and wife^re shown at home in boys fishing, his favorite pastime, Oliver Springs, Tennessee. but when they are id school he fail in the engine department as. pursues his hobby, writing stories an FWT. for children. One of the first men to qualify Thurmer occasionally gets the under the SIU disability benefit urge to return to the Seafaring life, when It was set up in 1952, the 45- especially when he hears from year-old Seafarer had already re­ former shipmates, but since it is tired in 1951. The SIU Plan pro­ impossible, he'd settle for just the vides benefits to men regardless of chance to live near salt water. age who are unable to sail because of disability, in Thurmer's case, failing eyesight. Thurmer held many other jobs during the depression which weren't as helpful to Jiim later, but nevertheless kept him going through the'tough years. For a while he was a gandy dancer on the Milwaukee Railroad, an apple conductor on the Atlantic Coast Thurmer's two children, Steph­ Line and a commercial artist and en, 12, (left) and Sidney, 10, free-lance writer, painting every­ thing "froq> 'No Smoking' dgns to keep dad on the go. Eligibility requirements for the |3S weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlU^'ontracted companies. . . Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year' teatiine requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro-, vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. ' ~ ,x , ' it ^ -\i • I'. • ' Hbnging ox.er the side on a slagb or chair can be prflly^ troublesome sometirhes,. especially when the weather is not quite what you'd like it\ to be. Jobs that call for going over the side ore not the tnost desirable ones anyway, siQce d false step'can mean at least d dunking in the water ''—<ind sometimes worse. . T- ! H It's always a smart move not only to check the gear you have to work with, but olsd the linei and rigging secured on deck tO: lower you into place and keep you there. An added precaution is to make sure there's 0 rope ladder or two to grab onto In case your stage liries sud­ denly part. Of course, having a man up on deck to tend lines and watch for trouble should be standard procedure as well. > Finally, make t^^e that your lines are not trailing in the water. The propeller of a passing harbor craft can foul on your lines with unhdppy consequences. Keep your gear secuTe—and keep it taut. I I An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ piC'i J �"• ;•"' • • ^ •SEAFARERS LOG Tv^tm San Francisco Ferry Bows Ouf {Mobile Steward School Has Large Registration Ferryboaf San Leandro comet Into San Francisco slip on day beforo service ended. Oakland Bay bridge is in background. Crewmen who mode last voyager mos^ of them members of SIU> offiliated Inland Boatmen's Union, are' re' (I to r) F. Rutia, F. Montan> aro, seamen; L Frakowick, 2nd mate; »; A. Rand, seaman;. M. Silva, watchman; U Barrett, XB and delegate; M. MHet, pilot; j. Silvera, 2nd mate, H. Tebbett, mechanical supervisor; Capt. P. McGaregill; A. L Kientz, F. Small, M.. Rodriguez, A. Silva, seamen; L Price, 1st assistant; J. Silvera, engineer; J. Rivera and L Senna, firemen. SAN FRANCISCO—After 108 years, the era of the San Francisco Bay ferryboat has come to an end. The Iong_perlod of service, which contributed to the phenomenal growth df the city and the Bay area, bowed out July 30 when Southern Pacific retired the ferry­ boats San Leandro and Berkeley, the .last two operating on the bay. The boats, which were manned by members of the SlU-affiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union, carried passengers from San Francisco's ferry building to Southern Pacific's Oakland terminal. San Francisco ferryboating reached its peak in 1930, when SouUiern Pacific and Its affiliated companies alone operated 43 boats on the bay. Ferry^ating began on a regular basis In 1850' with the tiny pro­ peller steamboat Kangaroo, which provided twice-weekly service across the bay and up to Oakland. The fares were |1 per person or hog; $3 per horse, wagon, or head of cattle: $9 per two-horse wagm; and SOe per cwt. of freight. The ferryboat era was finally de­ stroyed by the automobile age, which give rise to the construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate, and the Richmond-San Raphael Bridge. MOBILE—The SIU training school for members of the steward department is progressing very rapidly. Cal Tan­ ner, port agent, reports. Two classes have already com:eted the tl " ' 30-day course and^ graduated, and a third class' probably remain on the slow side." is in its third week of training. Only ten vessels are scheduled to The training school was set up by hit this area during the next two the SIU to improve standards of weeks, and only one, the Madaket, food preparation and service is expected to take on a full crew aboard ship. Members of the stew­ for a trip to the Far East. ard department are taught the fundamentals of preparing, cook­ ing and storing food on board ship, personal hygiene and sanitary practices and safe methods of operating in the galley. The. school is very popular among the men as is seen in the long registration list for the next class. , The recreation deck in the haU Two SIU crews have donated here has had a "face-lifting" with funds to popular health drives. an eye towards greater accommoda­ ' Seeing as- the tions for the membership. The pool vessel was going tables have new covers on them into the yards for and more chairs and tables have a short period, been brought in for reading, letterLee Bruce, meet­ writing or a good game of cards ing secretary on or checkers.« the Alcoa Pointer reported, the Continuous rain for 28 straight crew has voted to days has caused a big slowdown in turn the ship's shipyard work and dredging oper­ fund over to the ations which are under HIWD or Bruce Heart fund. On MAWD contracts. Both operations were just coming out of the usual the John C., the gang decided to summer slack season when the give their fund to the March of rains forced them to slow down, Dimes to help in their new drive. and in some cases, halted them t 4" 4" completely. Shipping in the port for the last There were a large number of period was considered slow, with steward departments receiving only eight vessels paying off and "votes of thanks" from crews last two signing back on articles. The month. Among them were the Azalea City, one of Pan-Atlantic's gangs on the Young America, Del lift-on lift-off vessels took on a Viento, LaSalle. Maria H., Michael, full crew early in the period and Carolyn, Irenestar and the Topa started on the company's Port Topa. Newark-San Juan run. Other vessels to join the "chow Shipping for the next period will hounds" list were the Johp KuluKundis, Morning Light, Robin Gray, Wild Ranger, Topa Topa, Fort Hoskins, Robin Locksley; Ocean Eva, 'Val Chem,. and the Oceanstar. Special mention went to the galley gang on the Beaure­ gard—chief cook Gene Ray, night cook George Berry, third cook Sammy Gutierez and Claude (Pop) West, steward. YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH ' Inflating A Piece Of Cheese I sifier and water, and cooked it for five minutes, then machine-packaged the melted cheese. This story of what happens to cheese on the way from Now the first thing to notice is that the processors the factory to your table, may be the most revealing les­ added approximately seven per cent water to the natural son in modern economics and how to buy your money's Cheddar. When you buy 18 ounces of this cheese, you worth that you ever had. get 14.9 oimces of the original cheese and 1.1 ounces of Recently the US Agriculture Department traced the water. • path of this cheese from the day the farmers delivered the The processor then took this softened, watered cheese raw milk to three cheese factories, to the day your wife stopped at a cheese counter and bought'a- package of it. and sold two lots of it to-retailers and jobbers at 37 and 'These facts and figures are an ey^-opener. They show 37.8 cents, and one lot at a much higher price of 47.3 cents. how small the labor oost Is in manufacturing and retailing The two cheaper lots were sold as two-pound and fivesuch items, and the exaggerated prices manufacturers pound loaves. But the high-priced lot has been sliced and packaged in half-pound packages. For this, the processor charge the public for "convenience" foods. The raw milk delivered by the farmers cost the cheese actually got ten cents more a pound, or more than twice as factories 28.2 cents for the quantity of equivalent to one much as the entire cost of manufacturing the original pound of processed cheese. It cost just 4.2 cents a pound cheeSe. A chain store that bought the high-priced sliced cheese, to manufacture this milk into cheese. This included all labor, equipment and overhead costs. The factories also paid the transportation charges, marked up the price 31 per cent, and sold the cheese to you for 62 cents a pound. had to add a small amount for boxes and hauling. The cheese factories in turn sold the cheese to assem­ The two-pound loaves were sold by supermaricets who had bought it for 47.5 to 49.9 cents a pound, and by the blers for an average price of 31.7 cents. The assemblers graded and paraffined the big wheels of chain store, for 52.9 cents. The five-pound loaves were cheese and re-sold it to processors for an average price of ' sold to small grocery and deliclites^n stores. They charged 49 to 75 cents per pound cut from the loaf. 82.3 cents a pound. So far, nobody has made much money on this cheese,Here's virhat we can learn from this incident: and in fact, the factoi;ies even lost a bit on these particu­ 1—The more the manufacturers process foods, the more lar lots. they charge, and often out of proportion to the value But now the processors have the cheese^ These are the added. It only costs four eents a pound to manufacture big companies like Kraft and Bordens who . change, the the original eheese, but to soften it and form It Into futm of the original cheddar slightly and package it under loaves adds another six cents. But if the processsor also brand names. ' " slices it and wraps it in half-pound packages, he chargm - The processors ground the cheese into small granules you another full dime. « blended it Mth other cheeses, added cdldrlngV'salt,' emtQ.-' ' "mSa Is^caUed ''built-in mtdd service" and is used to jus­ By Sidney Margolius ^ ^ tify the high prices charged for "convenience" foods. The • food-industry's slogan of "built-in maid service" is actually the biggest hoax perpetrated on the buying public in re­ cent years. Any husband reading this will be glad to slice cheese for his wife and save ten cents a pound. ~ Look how hard wage-earners have to argue for a ten-cents-an-hour wage increase. Moreover, by buying processed cheese which is easier to spread instead of natural cheddar, you pay 4VJ cents for a little over one ounce of water. If I get my water from my kitchen tap, the town water department lets me have 121 gallons for four cents. Some processed "cheese foods" actually are as much as 44 per cent water. 2—For the same cheese, some people paid as little as 47Vi cents a pound, and some as much of 75, depending on where they bought it, and in what size package and under what brand name. 3—^Actual labor costs of manufacturing and retailing the cheese are only a fraction of the price charged. The entire basic manufacturing costs of the cheese including labor, machinery and other overhead, was only four cents a pound. Similarly, the labor cost was only a small part of the cost of retailing the cheese despite the frequent statements that labor Is the chief expense in retailing. Dun & Bradstreet reports that in grocery stores, emplo-yees' wages comprise 3.9 per cent of the retail prices. On this basis, the chain store that bought the half-pound packages of processed cheese for 47 cents and sold it to you for 62, actually paid its clerks, checkers and other worke:^ less thgn 2V^ cents of its 15-cent profit margin on that cheese. In comparison, owner's compensation amount/to 3.7 cents, and occupancy and advertising costs l.T cents. "I 1 iI i| -^1 �'mm Pare Eirht SEAFAREltS Mo/or Labory Ship Laws Still Pending SECY-TREAS. PRE-BALLOT REPORT WASHINGTON—Two major legislative programs that have direct and crucial effects on maritime—the trade gind aid Bills —are sailing through Congress this week. The farm surplus disposal program, which de- "* termines how much aid cargo tions. The House wants to extend US merchant ships carry un­ the bill only for one year. Origi­ der the "50-50" law, is in doubt. Also uncertain is the fate of in­ creased Social Security benefits, and of various bills involving regu­ lation of unions and all welfare plans. Congress hopes to adjourn by Aug. 16. The Senate has already passed the reciprocal trade program pro­ viding for a four-year extension of the act and giving the President authority to reduce tariff barriers under certain conditions. Reduc­ tion of tariffs here and abroad means more commercial cargoes for US ships and more jobs for Us .seamen. The bill had been approved by the House. Senate action also was expected shortly on the foreign aid appro­ priation bill, which has cleared the House. The House was expected to go along with most of the Senate's $3.5 million figure without the need for a prolonged conference. A cor­ nerstone of US merchant shipping for many years, the aid program is of critical concern to the shipping Industry. Farm Bill Voted Down The farm surplus extension was jeopardized last week when the House voted down the Senate farm bill, but observers believe the dis­ posal program will be approved in some form before Congress ad­ journs. The Senate supports a twoyear extension, with an additional $1.5 billion each year in appropria­ nally authorize by separate House and Senate bills, the program offi­ cially ended June 30.-and needs new legislation to continue.' The surplus program is of spe­ cial importance because it involves disposal of large amounts of bulk cargoes such as wheat Since the disintegration of. the coal export market, US tramp ships have counted heavily on farm surplus cargoes to keep them in operation; Social Security Vote Due The Senate also is expected to act this week on the House-passed Social Security bill raising bene­ fits seven percent and increasing social security taxes to pay for the benefits. The bill may be vetoed unless the Senate eliminates a pro­ vision raising Federal contributions to state-operated public assistance programs. The House passed the bill re­ quiring public disclosure of em­ ploye pension and welfare funds, whether administered by unions, employers or both jointly. The Senate has. asked ior a conference on it. The biir still faces tough sledding because of employer op­ position to reporting requirements of management^ontrolled funds. The reform bill, which woiild im­ pose, controls on various union and management activities, is still in the House Labor, committee, but it may come to a vote. QUESTION; Are you at all partial to movies or books about ships and the sea? I- ' i'"' rl- Pt->? '; • SK':'': ffKij' -• IS® . Martin Valle, bosun: I don't get J. J. Kelly, oiler: Yes, I prefer a get to the movies much, but I can gopd story about the sea. Even say that I would though I've been like a change and at sea for the betnot see some­ ^r part of 20 thing about the years,. 1 can't sea. After all seem to get we live on the sea enough of it. I and see the ves­ will always look sels first-hand all forward to read? the time. For that ing a book or a reason I would movie with ships • prefer a change in it. After all, I of pace. make my living on ships and want to know all I can about- the sea. . 4. 4 John ' Williamson, fireman: No 4 4 4 sir, I want the good old western- Dan Alvlno, bosun: When I'm type movie and ashore, I run for the television set, book. And no plunk down and mysteries either, watch my Yank-, just a light, easyees briiig In the to-read western. runs. However, The only sea sto­ if- there is no ries I've read and game, fight or enjoyed were the other Interesting ones written by show, I would Jack London. watch a sea story He knew the sea over a cowboy and ships. serial. But I cer­ tainly would not go looking for a t 4 4 John Williams, oiler: Yes, I ani sea story. partial to ^stories about the sea. 4 4 4 However, I would Frank S. James, electrician: I not go to a movie don't think so. I go for the old about modern "shoot -them- up" sailing, where types of movies John Wayne is and, books. See­ the captain who ing a sea' story re­ runs down, fixes minds me top the engine, runs much of work, so up and fixes the I would rather radio, iif" short, watch a good runs around and western or mys­ fixes everything. It just isn't done tery. Besides, that way. Td rather see stories most of these sea about the old brigs and frigates. stories pre .too phoney. .. You can ^ghi tbrnugh tb^m. They're moca interesting. LOG (The fallowing is the text of the pre-balloting report presented by the secretary-^ treasurer to all port meetings, and adopted by the membership). . .v WHEREAS, under the constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, Article X, Section 1 (d), the secretary-treasurer shall submit d pre-balloting report; and WHEREAS, the office of the secretary-treasurer has carefully appraised the needs of the organization in all ports and in headquarters therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following offices be. placed on the next referendum ballot of the Union for the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, as per the constitution: I 1 < ••• HEADQUARTERS secretary-treasurer 1 fcsistant secretary-treasurer (engine) • Pch: assistant secretary treasurer (deck) 1 assistant secretary-treasiu-er (steward)'" 2 assistant secretary-treasurers (joint) NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NORFOLK 1 agent ' / 1 agent 8 joint patrolmen 3 joint patrolmen BOSTON HOUSTON SAVANNAH 1 agent 1 agent ragent 1 joint patrolman • r 1 joint patrolman PHILADELPHIA TAMPA WILMINGTON 1 agent 1 agent 1 agent -.4 1 joint patrolman SAN FRANCISCO MOBILE 1 agent BALTIMORE . t' 1 agent SEATTLE 1 agent 3 joint patrolmen 1 agent 3 joint patrolmen •' • ' .• '• ' BE IT FURTHElt RESOLVED, pursuant to Article X, Section l" (d) of the Union constitution, the depository to which the polls committee shall deliver, or mail, bjrcertified or registered mail, the ballots after the close of each day's voting in the coming Unign^ election, be as follows: , . , Mr. R. Harold Bach * • V. Executive "Vice-President Commercial;State Bank and Trust Company 1400 Broadway " t.' i New York, New York • : ' i . 'i It will be-the function of the depository to receive all th^ enveloj^s delivered, or; mailed in, as aforesaid, to Safeguard them properly, in the bank, and to surrender thTem' only to the duly authorized Union tallying committee, in accordance with Article XIII; Section 5 (d) , on or abou^ the first business day in January, 1959. Proof of authorization' shall be a certification by the assistant .secretary-treasurer in- charge of the minutes, Joe! Algina. The Union tallying committee shall be-authorized to sign a receipt for the said, envelopes; The depository shall be requested to certify that all the envelopes received by him have' been properly , safeguarded, have been surrendered only to the said tallying, committee, , and that no one, other than appropriate bank personnel, have had access to them. , ^ . • The polls committee is especially urged to. insure that, whether delivered or mailed, the envelopes are properly addressed, properly stamped if mailed, and certified as per tlie. constitution. . ; " ^ . . BE IT FINALLY . RESOLVED, that, in addition to the regulaf . constitutional reauifements, each candidate foi; office 'be requested to furnish with ,his . acceptance for office' a regulation passport picture of recent taking as well, as a statement of not rtiore than 100 words, giving a biief sununary of .his'Union record and activities, such picture and state­ ment to be run in the SEAFARE]^ LOG just prior to the commencement of voting. This is to be done in accordance with»previous membership action to familiarize the member-ship with the names, faces and records of 'aU candidates for office. The nominations open August 12 and each man who nominates himself fpr office ia requested to submit a 100 word atatement plus ,a passnort size .photograph to be run li| the SEAFARERS.. LOG, just prior to commencement of Voting. Middte East Lull Douses Ship 'Boom' The easing of fhe crisis in the Middle East has doused talk, for the time laeing, of any major US ship movements into.the area. However, despite the start of US troop withdawa'ls from Lebanon, the prospect of. long-term supply movements to Jordan indicate that the portof Aqaba will become a steady — - '' ^ stop for many. American ships. viously reported on the, new cargo for this operation. The withdrawal of US troopi; The United States is under­ hm, while several other SIU ships taking the responsibility of supply­ were reported as haying- been from Lebanon will be followed, by. ing British troops in Jordan, plus chartered- by the Military Sea increased long-term aid- to that shipping fuel and food. Jordan's Transportation Seryice specifically. country, Jordan, Turkey, and Iran.^ normal oil supplies were cut off by the revolution in -Iraq. ^ EA MiHtary Cargo The latest SIU ship to show up in the area was the Coeur d'Alene Victory which came from Bremerhaven with 457 assorted military vehicles. The Uongview Victory, Coe Victory and Maria H were pre­ PORT C CAU SHariliaiicled? If a crewmcmber quits while a ship is ^in: port, delegates are dsked to contact tlie ball immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all- jobs aboard ship filled at all times add eiimi-; nate the chance, of the ship sailing shorthanded.' ' V /•' �AnfWt^ 15,198S SEAFARERS LOG Paca NIM. - yr,; The current upsurge of ship arrivdis in New York reoched Its peak In the two week period up to August 6th when the'port handled 21 SlU ship payoffs. As part of Union policy, payoff time is also time for bringrfig ship crews up-to-date on the lat­ est developments. Consequently, in addition, to dealing with assorted ship­ board beefs and other pay­ off itemsi SlU'representatives and crews hold shipboard meetings to discuss such matters as contract talks ahd Welfare Pldn procedures. Pictured here are some of the aspects of payoffs on four SlU ships which were in home ^ort during the twoweek period involved. rtlililfS ROBIN HOOD: It was a good p^y-off judging from the Smiles on the faces of A. Meglio and A. Arnold (above). Left, Assistant Sec.-Treas. 3ill Hall listens as messman Sam Doyle explains shipboard beef. Standing, 1-r, are F. Nagy, J. Winley, J. Riemer, T. Pincho and Z. Pretious. m i -.il ^^1 "3 FRANCES: Progress on wage talks holds crew's attention during shipboard meeting be­ fore pay-off. Listening while patrolman explains negotiations are (seated) J. Dovak, "Chile" DeDusin and Leavey. Standing are Nordstrom, P. Drews, N. Souris, Taylor and Red Campbell. Meeting was held a couple of days before SIU wrapped up monetary items in agreement. FRANCES: The Braves' fiye-g^e lead does not bother DM Red Campbell who proudly displays the baiiner and poster 6f his second place Pittsburgh Pirates. ;i -'-J -J P-J. " "I ••••i I •'-•i CI m BEATRICE: The jUtest oil the Union's activities is passed on to the crew during shipboard meeting. Among the group pictured are J. Maltinado, Roberto Diaz, Feli^ Bohefoht, Jose Pacheco and Rafael Grarofeib. Meet-' ing took up operations of ivatioua SIU welfare bmefits and^discussedv HBbTON: Repair lists and beefs are hashed out by crew and patrolmen befbre fwy-off. Looking op are Jose Ross, Andres Lugris and Anthony piamicb^ Seated between patrolmen Paul (Gkmsbrchik and Howard Guinier is.Seafarer Hector DeJesiis. Vessel was carrying bulk sugar from ;Puertb^Rico -to-Long Island City-refinary.- • - •. • -. ^: . j.-:., , -• - km .-'km �. k' ic '• •^'' ' "i SWAFAREMS »' B-' EMIASSY OF THE OHION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REFUILICS PrmBt Pmpmrimmmt I7M IM 35^" - ^ -' |r' - ftv ?''- 1; t 9, O. C1 ml, N.W. No. lf2U 'WuiWibst laC July 21* 195S . PEACELOVmO PEOPLES WILL m'AHT THE CRIMINiiX PLAM3 .OF THE Ae(ffiESSO«lS ' AMBKbW/'JACKSON (WStaiman), iuhr 4—CMInnaii, rnnai SacrMary, H. Starck. Dtapatad at aot pdd. Craw wamad aareaa aot Jok Win ba lossed. ffllp'a fund tat-lf. Ixtra maaU aot paid. Now dalasata and aafety, cammlttaa eliotad. meal«-ta ba put oa ot aheat. To aeo captaur about pay dip aad dlf^toysa tor port time. Sacamaiead batter grade of aoffaa. ATLAMTIS IPatral), May IS-Ohalf lan. W. Mcar/ Sacratary< O. buka. laa homUalltad la Bombay. New delesate eleetad. WaahiaS maehlno aeeda rapalrlns. macnaatoa on tood altuatioa. PraparaUoa at food .not .up to par—raqueat cooka try to improve aaine. Raqueat cold cuta once a week. July t—Chairman, It. kaatkai Saorotary, O. Luke. Repair lirt aubmlttad. Captain claims ahlp wiU aot Appeal of tha Sorlet Trade Tnlcns to tha Wbrklng pTOple of all Couatrle# Mankind Is living tluroug^ a very asrious and sinester period of its history. Crassly violating the United Uations Charter, the Governments of the Ifaited States and Great Brltaic have launched an armed intervention ' * against Lebanon and Jordan. The independence of the other Middle Eastern countries has been placed in jeopardy. The Anerican-British military venture is fraught with the direct danger of the most dreadful, tiie irost • devastating war in tha annals of history. The ruling quarters of the United States and Great Britain are striv­ ing to cMver up their aggres.sivn actions against the sovereign Arab States bj^ false ass«^[^mu that th^jpAave sent thg^)»<troops to Btbanon fnsure.>l^ myj Excerpt fiom Soviet embossy propagando handout denounces US and Great Britpin far "agg^ive actions" against Arab states, t ostensibly comes from Soviet "trade union" grou^ and is distributed through the embassy to US unions. Red Embassy Propaganda Link 1^ IS. :• i'/V; •k- /"• Apparently stepping in to fill the void left by the death of the "Daily Worker" the Russian embassy in Washington is now distributing propaganda handouts in the mail to US trade unions. The handouts consist of pronouncements ostensibly issued by Soviet trade — unions, echoing the Soviet line • considered this a very important of the moment, folded under legal attack and ex­ • The most recent one re­ aspect of their propaganda activL posure in the public press. Besides, the end of the "DaRy ceived at SIU headquarters, dated ties and were prolific in spawning Worker" eliminated a major pipe­ "Moscow, July 21, 1958" denounces assorted fronts for this purpose. the governments of the United In effect then, the Soviet em­ line for the distribution of propa­ States and Great Britain, which, it bassy outlet enables local Commu­ ganda on a national scale and the says "have laimched an armed in­ nists tq^conserve Party funds for soviet Embassy's releases would tervention ' against Lebanon .and other purposes, and also to estab­ serve to fill the part of that gap.* Jordan." It goes on to say, "The lish a "privileged sanctuary" for At one time, the US Communist true reason. for the American- propagandT use which is Immtme Party went to great pains in at­ British aggression against the peo­ to legal attack by the authorities. tempts to deny that it received any ples of the Arab East lies in the Many of the Party fronts which assistance, particularly financial fact that the ruling quarters of the used to operate in this area have aid, from Soviet sources. ' United States and Great Britain have set themselves the task of strangling the national-liberation movement of the Arab peoples.. echoing the Soviet line that it isthe true friend of Arab nationalism and that the US is the Arabs' enemy. Members of the United Tele­ expected that merger conventions Wants End To Atom Tests phone Organizations, which has will be held in six more states in The releases are signed by the 20,000 telephone technicians in the next few months—^Idaho, Illi­ "Central Council of Trade Unions" New York City and the southern nois, California. Massachusetts, in Moscow. Those received to date part of the state, can get up-to- Pennsylvania and Rhode . Island. If appeal to US trade unions to come date news of their coiitract dispute this program goes forward as out against the policy of the US by merely dialing any of four lo- scheduled, it would leave only New government' in areas where that telephone numbers. Latest re­ York and New Jersey with sepa­ policy conflicts with the objectives ports on negotiations and other de­ rate statewide central bodies aris­ of the Soviet Union. velopments are recorded daily and ing out of the Old division between For example, an earlier release, played back.over the phones. Ar­ the AFL and CIO. AFL-CIO head­ dated July 16, calls on the AFL- rangements for the automatic quarters has been pressing hard in CIO membership .to get the United telephonic information service' recent months to complete the mer­ States to suspend nuclear testing were made by the union through ger process on both the state-wide without inspection, along the lines the regular business office chan­ and city levels. proposed by the Soviet govern­ nels of the NY Telephone Co., the 4" 4 4" ment. company with which the union is US railroads, which were Just The releases are sent out by the In dispute. The;special recording down in Washington in a success­ Embassy's Press Department. service is reported costing about ful quest for tax relief and Govern­ A number of reasons can be $500 a week. ment assistance are back again, cited for Moscow's open distribu­ this time opposing benefits for t tion of propaganda via its embassy. their employees, A proposed bill of transportation costo For one thing, the embassy action of Deduction would liberalize retirenient and un­ has been permitted for spares the American Communist theworkers employment compensation benefits first time in a ruling affecting Party the need to devote time, per­ for railroad workers, financed by sonnel and money toward making building and construction trades­ 114 percent increase in employer men.' The Internal Revenue Serv­ up and distributing Soviet hand­ has agreed that transportation and employee contributions. Rail outs to US trade unions. At one ice* and living expenses away from brotherhoods are supporting the time the domestic Communists home are deductible items if the propflsal to give relief to retired worker involved has a permanent railrad workers in the face of residence and went to some other higher living costs. Union Has 4 4 ,4 city temporarily to work on a Hat industry Jobbers have ^ Cab3e AdiSress building project which lasts less agreed to join with manufacturers Seafarers overseas who want than one year. The Plumbers and to get in touch with headquar­ Pipe Fitters Union initiated the and the Hat, Cap and Millinery Workers > in financing a national ters in a buity can do so by action which led to the ruling. union label campaign. The cam­ cabling the Union at its cable 4" '4' 4" paign is aimed at eliminating low"pss, SEAFAHEKS NEW Kentucky's labor movement be­ wage-produbed products from the YORK. came the 40th to form, a merged market. Jobbers w;iU contribute Use of this add: ^ss will assure - edy transmi^ioh on all mes­ state labor body as .the state AFL one percent of their payrolls' to the sages and faster -?rvice for the and CIO central bodies held sepa­ progtam. The agreement followed rate conventions on August 8 to a two-day stoika oI pnmen Inv-'ved. ' ' ratify a merger agreements It is lon membeix • r v " xnaaduU. PORT. bOSI^Nd . July C. Mlddl^. - Two aUd New delasato. Macta^ Shto'if' i •21JS. ..-•i SUZANNI {biilD, July >•—Chair, man, J. Prator Secretary, C. Peitoesa. Some disputed Ot Raporta accepted. New ddhSata alecfed. . OATSWAY eiT* ®aa AOanUc), July 7-r«halrib«n. J.. Alkim ..0*crmtary, A. RofM^' dna man? Sarins •hip. No.t^ts;'. CHIWAWA . (Citlaa SarvleaL ^uly 21—Chairman, J, Marrlsi SMiwtory/ • W. OicKens. Evarythink. runnlns smoothly. . Repoct Accepted. ' ^lew delesate elpcied.- Crew warbed to keen watertiRht doory closed ; When loading or. unloadinei also ieautloned about smoking.' . ki-i.' r:^ '•• -r, • bote acraaaai Find out about bomia If aUp coaa to Jordaa. To cbatSc oa medical anppUea bafoip trip .to. Far . LUCILE BLOOMFIELO (Bloomfleld), Juno 29—Chairmen, C. Catf; Secro4ary, T- Scanlon. Repairs made. Reort accepted; New delegate elected, iscufsion on fant,. Request mora cold drinks. Menu beeto Will be cor­ rected by steward. E STEEI. FLYER (Isthmian), July If —Chilrmcn, D. Keddyi Sacrotary, A. pay off la Texas—wiU pay off snyona under mutual consent. AU beefs to bo bandied by delegates. Few tcrapa aboard ship—to bo reported. Somo disputod ot. Captain refuaes to have boxea cleaned and gaUey sougeed. No LOGa or communications received for threo mos. Food not up to part too much aoaaoning. Need more fans, dedc lights. Beef on shortage of food. Captain refused to okay requisiUon. American moaay put out only once. Crew took logs in Turkey. Question on repreaentaUon from Union In NO. . BALTORI (Marvan), July 24—Chalrw man, R. Murryi Saeratary, H. Murray. Drinking fountain repaired, water cleared up. Ship's fund $3.M. Ono man retumod to Bait, aa passanger. One man louad. two men getting off. two days pay for replacement. Discna•ion on ship's routine. MARIA H. (Herald) July 28—Chair­ man, S. SaNlff; Secretary, R. Parry. One man mimed ship. Delcgata dieensfad trip to Ttr East and explained ahip's porition under present condftltms. Brokan bad gprlnss to be re­ paired or raplaead. To order lea for trip to Fa r East; srlnd icoopa and port Maldon:do. No beefs. AU repairs completed. Ice box needs repairs. Ship's fund S12.3S. Crew donated 820 for memtw tnjured In Bait. New reporter elected. Agreed to have SCO pool—winner to donate S29 to ship's fund and keep 840. Cots to be re­ turned to foCsles. Awning requested. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), July 2»— Chairman, J, Thompson; Socrotary, M. Pheipt. No beefs—everything running smoothly. Ship's fund S283.2S. New delegate, movie direc­ tor and secretary-reporter "elected. Motion to pay 820 to niovio director. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrain), July 27—Chairman, R., Carey; Secre­ tary, O. Rufidblad. Repair list and delayed tailing time turned in. Dis­ cussion on time oft. To lUsposo of old TV set and ahelf. Aah trays to ba put in messhaU. Request lihanga of soap powder; more leo to ba ordered. STEEL ROVER (IsHimian), July f— Chairman, R. Barrett; Soeratary, T. Caspar. New delegate elected. Re­ port accepted. Water fcHintain to bo installed in recreation hall. Longahoremen to ba kept out of measbaU and not to be aerved. Ask about not hiring reefer when leaving NY. Laundry room to be cleaned by three departments. Captain refused' to •ougee messhalL Your Gear... for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, In work-or dress geor, your SIU Seo Chest hos it. Get top. quolity geor pt substontfol sovings by buy­ ing ot your Union-owned ond Unionoperoted Seo Chest store. Sperf Coats Slacks , Dress Shoes Work ShoM Sacks. Dungarees Friska Joans CPO Shirts brass Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shlrts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sau'wastars ~ Raingaar Caps Writing Materlali Toilotriet Electric Shaven Radios Talavistan Jewelry Cameras Loggaga' M. SEA CHEST ,;x �SEAFARERS LOG •mjoA Pw«ElcT<a Mates In Wrap-Up Of Tanker Contract Improved manning scales, welfare benefits, vacations and pensions have been negotiated by the Masters, Mates and Pilots in a wage reopener with East Coast tanker operators. Agreement was reached after all MM&P-contracted tankers mates paralleled those negotiated had been immobilized three by the MEBA in its East Coast dry days as a result of an impasse in cargo agreement in June. Some of joint MM&P-MEBA negotiations the major highlights pf the new with the tanker owners. The new agreement include; terms are effective June 16. • An additional third mate on The improvements won by the all offshore tankers; previously th« * ships carried only four mates. • Increases in vacation from 60 to 75 days a year, effective imme­ diately, with 90 days vacation ta become effective in June 1959. Days of vacation count as work days. • Welfare benefits of $30 a wqek for up to 39 weeks when a mate is unfit for duty plus $84 a week for up to three weeks while he's hospitalized • An increase in pensions from TOLEDO—Some 900 passengers $100 to $150 a month and SIU Great Lakes District crew­ • Severance pay for mates whoso men aboard the excursion ship jobs are permanently lost when Canadiana escaped serious injury their ships are transferred to forwhen the vessel was struck by a reign flags swinging drawbridge here. The Increased room and subsist­ bridge smashed into the bow of the vessel as she was returning ence allowances Affected by the agreement are from an outing, tearing up the first two decks while passengers mates on some 200 American-flag tank ships operating op the Atlan­ retreated to the stern. The Candiana's skipper. Captain tic and Gulf Coasts including such Philip Thorpe, said that he was companies as Keyston, Marine following an ore ship through the Transport, Hess Oil, Amoco, Sin­ draw. After the ore ship passed clair and Gulf. through, he said, the bridge began to close on the excursion vessel. Fortunately, all of the damage was above the water line so that there was no danger of the ship sinking at any time. In addition, a providential shower had cleared the open deck area at the bow of its normal complement of passen­ gers -BO that they were not exposed to injury. The skipper praised members of the crew for their prompt and coolheaded response which helped calm the pas-sengers and avert pos­ sible panic. •m Bridge Pulls lake Charles On Slow Side LAKE CHARLES — Plenty .of ships have hit this port but there have been very few Jobs since khe boys are reaHy sticking to the wagons. There are enough ipeii registered here ,to take care of all pending business, Leroy Clarke, Port Agent, noted. . Calling into this area over the past weeks were ° the Council Grove, CS Baltimore, Bradford Island, Chiwawa, Bent's Fort, Win­ ter Hill, XSovemment "Camp and Boyal Oak, all Cities Service. All were in good shape. Plumbers StiU Out The Plumbers and Fitters Union is still stalemated with local con­ tractors in its wage talks and it doesn't look though accord will be reachedTin the near future. All of the smallef shops have been signed up and are working but the big contractors who do construction work are holding back. On a happier note, the State Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO, will, hold their state convention here in the uear future and expect a large attendance. Sisn Name On LOG LMers ^ J ; For dbvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name, unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances, justify, the LOG will withholili;i siipaature on request ' The rapid completion of agreement on major monetary items to be included in the new SIU contract is, a welcome development. If the new terms are approved by the mem­ bership at next Wednesday night's meetings, they will go in­ to effect less than two weeks later, even though the contract package has not been completed. By getting these money items out of the way, the nego­ tiators will now be free to concentrate on several other mat­ ters of importance which a|^ect the jot) security of Seafarers on SlU-contraeted ships. i^uch remains to be done to square away these items. But the rapid agreement oh money matters indicates that good headway is being made toward obtaining for Seafarers the maximum in seamen's security and benefits. Atom Power Again Despite its convincing demonstration that submarines dan go anywhere, the Nautilus' run under the North Pole doesn't mean that commercial atomic subs are around the corner. The short Northwest Passage that the atomic sub found may some day have commercial significance. But right now, none Of the major oil-producing regions are near the Arctic. Since the first use of an atomic merchantman submarine is expect­ ed to be an oil tanker, the voyage, sensational as it is, doesn't alter the outlook too much. However, it has focused attention again oh the prospects of developing the subinallne tanker, which is under study in this country. Great Britain and Japan. The first step that would seem to be logical would be de­ velopment of a commercial surface tanker with an advanced atom power plant which has thus far been held up by the Budget Bureau. Then,it could be determined whether atomic rectors have any immediate future as commercially-useful ship power plants. Also needed at this stage is some consultation oh the safety problems involved. With merchant seamen scheduled to man the SS Savannah and< existing merchant ships contracted to dump radioactive wastq at sea from shbreside plants, the atomI ic age is coming up rapidly the working merchant seaman. Send 'em to the LOG KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIV _ contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any station of the agreement which they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG). . Article III, Section 12. Carpenter's Duties, (a) Routine duties of the carpenter shall include the following: 1. Painting, chipping and cleaning the windlass. 2. Sounding bilges, fresh water and ballast tanks daily. . I. Shoring-np cargo. 4. Standing by the windlass when necessary. 5. Maintenance work such as repairing locks, installing porthole gaskets, fixing and fastening sicel lockers, etc. 6. Such other work as is customary for carpenters to perform. * * * QUESTION: Are maintenance of sheet metal overheads and over­ hauling of fairleads used for topping and lowering booms included in the carpenter's duties? * * * Seafarer SteVe Szanto, carpenter aboard the Alcoa Clipper, reports that aboard ship the question of the carpenter's duties often arises tWho does he work for and just what are his duties," Szanto asks. "Are maintenance of sheet metal overheads - and overhauling of fairleads his jobs?" Article HI, Section 2 of the contract outlines the duties which the carpenter may be called on to perform. However, there, are certain jobs which are not specifically mentioned in the section but which are contained within the meaning of paragraphs 5 and 6, as being customary work." Szanto's question concerning fairleads has come up a number of times and accordingly the Clarifications Committee has spelled it out as a regular duty even though it is included within the meaning of .^ paragraphs 5 and 6. The clarification reads, "The repairing and maintaining of blocks, whether made of steel or wood, is part of the deck department, Iswludlng carpenters." As for the maintenance of sheet metal overheads, the job has been cohsideted within the provision of paragraph as a cdstomaiiy duty of the carpenter, even though it is not specifically, stated. .... f, '•? . j-J' - --'S •I m �••2'; *5'!^' 4 SEAFARERS Tag* Tweira S:IK- Everybody Says ^Cheese' On Massmar : >;• SEAFARERS INDRYDOCK A swimming accident in which he uroke his leg has laid up wiper Joseph Taglairferri in the Baltimore PHS hospital for a while. '^glalT' There's a dilemma aboard the 6S Massmar, according to a reitort ferri last sailed on the SS Pandora. Also in the Baltimore hospital are from Robert Mitchell, ship's dele­ Dan Butts, bosun on the Alcoa Pointer, who is, as he -puts it, "being gate, over "the problem of cheese overhauled"; Ronald Hannfgan, ex-Chilore, who broke *his shoulder lovers and preferential treatment. and William Hendershot, carpenter on the Jean, who is in for a general It seems that someone (and there check-up. •re no indications that mice are New medication is reported making a marked Improvement in an the culprits) has been devoudng old eye ailment which has been bothering Lawrence Melanson, former all of the cheese in the night messman on the Government Camp. Melanson is being treated at the lunch so that it Is practically Boston PHS hospitaL Lawrence Campbell, ex-Grain Shipper is making "cheerless" by the time one of progress now after two hernia operations in-the Boston hospital, but • the men on the 12 to 4 watch gets he will still be laid up for some time recuperating. there. Walter Coleman, a member of the steward department on the SS There was considerable discus­ Atlantic, was,admitted to Staten Island hospital after a shipboard sion over the beef at the last accident in which he broke his arm. Coleman plans on returning to Mobile to continue treatment, ship's meeting, when he is discharged. Another MitchpU said, but Atlantic crewmember, William .no one came up Reid, is also in Staten Island after with a workable being taken off the ship with virus solution. pneumonia. Other Seafarers in The third cook, this hospital are Charles Goldstein, in an effort to ex-Seatrain Texas, for a checkup; ease the situa­ Frank Adams. Bents Fort with a tion, offered to Mitchell bladder infection and Ray Reddick, make special ex-Longview Victory. Coleman Bntia cheese sandwiches for the watch In San Francisco PHS hospital, to take and keep-ih his foc'sle un­ til it is time to go on watch, but are Michael Coffey, AB off the Choctaw, with a fractured ankle; Joscpli, this, was quickly argued down. Ebbole, kidney infection and WUHam Worthington, bosun the Steel Some of the brothers felt that this Chemist with pneumonia. Seafarers ashore are asked to visit their .shipmates in the hospitals. was likely to be considered prefer­ ential treatment and that could not Men on ships should drop the patients a line. be allowed. Tba foUowlns la Uia laUat aTaUabla Uat of Siy mon in tha hoapltala; After all of the proposals. were VSPHS HOSPITAX. Clarence Hawkins Leo Mannaugh BALTDfORlt MD. •hot so full of holes they resembled Fkank Hernandez A. S. Ifartinem Antonio Infante Joaquin Mlnlz' Gorman blaia Swiss cheese, Mitchell said, the John Sergei Claude B. Jessup WUUam P. O'Doe Walter Sikordd Vincent J. Risiate Issue of the "missing cheese" was H. J. Panowies Lewis R. Aklns C. Oilnskl Joseph TagUafent Woodrow Johnson George G. Phifer Juan Hemandaa Joseph Roll tabled for the time being. Ludwlg Kristlansen Winston E. Renny Kenneth Lewis G. F. Shumaker ^ HcGuigan Henry E. Smith W. J. Mclntyre Pon P. Wing Herbert C. Mclssac Royco Yarborough USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. * Flrancls J. Boner Henry W. Lovelace WiUiam C. Dowdey James B. Oliver USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Josepb Blssongt Albert M. Morse Micheal J. Coffey J. S. O'Byme Joseph Ebbole """ Edourdo Plscopo James A. Lewis A. J. Scheving F. B. McCoUian H. J. Schreiner John McConnel VV. Worthington USPHS HOSPITAL U.'U'HS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. SAVANNAH, GA. L. J. CampbeU Lyle W. WUUamson Elmer O. Brewer Thomas J. ReUley L. C. Melamson Jimmlo Littleton . W. L. Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL JOHN SEALEY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS GALVESTON, TEXAS Maxlmlno Bemes Malcolm Launey' James R. Hodges Troy A. Cousins Curt Moroa R. Gladroslch John. H. Spearmap USPHS HOSPITAL Henry P. Lopez FORT WORTH, TEXAS MOBILE COUNTY HOSPITAL L. Anderson Harold yJ. Pancoit MOBILX. ALA. John C. Palmer A. J. Panepinio H. LedweU Jr. Paul Seldenburg William Robinson SAILOR SNUG HARBOR USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. STATEN ISLAND. NY Thomas Isaksen Victor B.. Cooper With one eye on the gauges George Atcherson Wayne F. Harris Oscar J. Adams Edward AVard John Harts and the other on camera, oiler Louis Bartron Louie Hollld«t ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL Claude Blanks John Hrolenok Sam Nugent has his work all WASHINGTON. DC Alton BeU . James Hudson cut out. The backdrop is the George Chaudoln Jack Brunson Ramon Irlzarry Daniel Byrne VA HOSPIHAL throttle gauge board on the Henry A. Janlcke NEW YORK CITY Dearmon Charles W. Johnson Seatrain Texas. Phbto by Roscoe Daniel Fegan Jasper U. Jones E. T. Cunningham Glen Vinson. Woolridge King Ben D. Foster ' VA nosPikAi. Henry Foy Edward Knaro GALVESTON. TEXAS Alphonse Fremer Antoine Landfry R. J. .Arenault Monroe C. Gaddy Leo Lang James C. GUsson W. Marjenhoff VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND. BIASS. USPHS HOSPITAL D. Fltzpatrick , NEW ORLEAN5, LA. Alexander Martin Joseph W. Stocker VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN, VA. Joseph F. Mendoza Thomas H. Stevens James T. Moore Thomas L. Teears Joseph GiU William E. Nelson Gerald L. Thazton VA HOSPITAL "^ Dominic NeweU Ernest Trakimavld BOSTON, MASS. Jack Peralta James E. Ward Thomas W. KllUon WiUiam Rollins Charles Welbom Calvin Rome George Williams VA HOSPITAL , James H. Shearer Charles E. Wynn BUTLER. PA. Jim Spencer Anthony Zaich James F. Markel ~ USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN, ISLAND. NY DETROIT. MICH, Peter Arthurs Eugene Roszko James Miller Dollar Ben Harvey W. Morris VA HOSPITAL Frank J. Bradley' R. Nandreswak CORAL GABLES, FLA. '' Robert Bunner John F. Murphy BerUn Saunders > Robert Delgado Perry Pederson Domenic Di Sel Pedro Perez USPHS HOSPITAL A. Fernandez Anthony Pisanl MEMPHIS. TENN. Fredrick Fulford George Pitour C. D. Shlvely Charles Goldstein Francis .Regan VSPHS BALTIMORE Harry Jurgerson WiUiam Reid John Keegan John Serget Gorman Glaze Raymond Reddick Antonio Fernandez Victor ShUapin Walter Slkorskl Vincent -J. Rlzzuto Jerry Chapkewitz G. Slversten Michael J. Panowlcz Joseph TagUsferri Juan Hernandez Krushner Ralph Spiterl Joseph RoU TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you Walter Win. Barnette William Lewis Matthew StabUs Peter De Vries era an old lubscribet and hava a Roy Lee McCannon Ignaclo Tirado RusseU Clymer WUUam CuUUon Ramon Varela LoUis Nelson Stephen Dinkel ehanga of -address, plaasa giva your John McLaughlin Albert Lee WUUa Anthony - MaleUo former addrbss balowt USPHS "HOSPITAL Gfeer Stevens * Joseph Zeschitz MANHATTAN BEACH. NY Robert Belyea George WilUams MeuHcl Antonaha John J. ibriscoU Stanley Gelak Dan Butts Elado ArisFriedof Fondila VirgU Harding Joseph Arnold Fortunato Bacomo Fabin Furmanek Eugene Plahn WUUanr P. DrlscoU Joseph J. Bass Odls L. Glbbl Oswald Ekgle Samuel tiordon Melvin W. Bass Joseph M. GUlard WUUam Ritson Stokes Ayres .• • • • •. Frank Bemrick Bart E. Guranick Walter McDonald John Van Dyk WiUiam Henderahot VirgU Coash James F. Clarke Wade B. Harrel «;V •• y , •• • • ' Clarence Gardner . Ronald F. Hannlgan Juan- Denopra Jaib Texas Oilman f>v, •'i!'-'• l''V Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., 'Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME r STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE 1^" ZONE..:. ADDRESS eiTY STATE ;ZONE. Wm. Bametta Peter Da Vrfea RusseU Clymer William Cnpson Louia Nelson Stephen Dinkel Albert Lee WUlla Anthony Malello Greer Stevens Joseph Zeschlts Rol>ert Belyea ' George WlUlame Stanley Celak Dan Butts VirgU Harding Joseph Arnold Eugene Plahn William P. DHSCOU Samuel Gordon Oswald Ergle Stokes Ayres WUllara Ritson John Van Dyk Walter McDonald W. Hendershot Vlrgn Coash Clarence Gardner R. P. Hannlgan ST. JOSEPH'S. HOCPITAZ. BALTIMORB, HD. Paul W. Strickland Aivtut 15, 195> LOG Suggestions On Pension Benefit To flw Editon . Having discussed the SIU's retirement plan pro and con wJ|lh fellow Seafarers, and hav­ ing deliberated on It for soma two years, I wish to offer the following proposal for consldv eratlon: Feeling that our present re­ tirement plan sboulif be Im­ proved, I propose the following as a guide, or perhaps to pro- Letters To The Editor All letters to ths editor for publicatiort in ths SEAFAR­ ERS LOG mutt be tigned by the writer. Namet will be withheld upon request... vide itointera for a more real­ istic plan that would be mo^e suitable ""for the " professib^ seamen. 1—a plan that will provide retirement-on seatime and iin-i. ion affiliation, regardless of age or disability, although age and disability clauses ^ould also be included as we-have at present Because as seamen we spend 24 hours a day "on the Job" as compared to eight hours a ^y and five da^ a week by^shoTeside employees, I feel that some thought and consideration be given to drawing up a retire­ ment plan more adjusted to otir needs. - ra . 2—therefore, any and all members in good standing in the SIU for 16 years who have accumulated 12 full years : (4,380 days seatime) on SIUcrewed ships (war-time compa; nies or otherwise to be recog­ nized and decided upon by ai trustee committee), said mem­ ber, if he desires, be retired at $100 per month. , 3—'that any member in good standing for 20 years, who bas accumulated 16 full years, or 5,840 days seatime on SIU or SUP-crewed ships (with refer-^. ence to wartime service or otherwise as abqve),- said mem-. ber, if he desires, be retired , at $150 per month These two are to be paid re­ gardless of age or disability. I do not Uiink that these pro­ posals are too hard to irod' out, for in order to accumulate 12 full years of seatime, it will take the average sailor some 20 years or better. . I would appreciate it if the membership would give these proposals some thought, for I for one, would like to hear any further proposals on the subject. ' Paul Arthofer Steel Scientist $> $> Asks Shipping Rule Change To the Editor: The shipping rules presently provide that a man who accepts a job has 24 hours in which to decide whether he wants to keep it. In a number of cases, men have kept the jobs for close to the one-day limit, and then returned them to the hail. A man in the hall either has to make a-T)ierhead jump, without, gear, or turn the job down, Iqs; ini an opportunity to work. To safeguard the membership against this practice, I suggest that the imles be revised as-follows: If a iiian In a key rating takes -a joS, lie must make up his mind about keeping it with- in six hours. If hs-keeps the Job more Ahan six hours and then turns It back In, hs should have two choices:, either to take the Job, or to pay his replace;^ mmt one day's wages, and to ,lose his own lAilpping card and ' go to tha bottom of the list W. F. Helma » » Gives Thanks To Blood To tha Ultar: This is a belated letter of thanks to all of tha brothers who gave blood for ma whan I ^ was being operated ox not tob 'long ago. It is dialy lately that 1 started getting enough p^ tq write this letter so I am sura they understand. /Although I am recuperating now, I haveli lot of lost weight to gain back be­ fore I will be in shape. I also want to thank the brothers in Philadelphia and San Francisco for keeping my wife Informed as to my condi­ tion. They helped ease^her wor­ ries, and thanks to the fellows who visited me and sent me cards. I hope to be back sailing with them once again in a few months. Thanks to all for every kindness. Frank B. MeColliaii S> t> ' No or, But He Likes It To tha Editor: It's been a long time since I've written a letter of praise about a ship, but I feel that this vessel, the Pacific Navigator, de­ serves one. I've been on some mighty l^od ones and some lousy ones, but this r^lwcket we took but of Seattle last June is a good one thanks to Captain -Uucos, the mates and engineers and the unlicensed crew. Special thanks must be extended to steward George Dunn and his gang for a fine feeding trip. Although there is Jiot much overtime, we have no beefs, and with the help of a little paint­ ing ahd face-lifting, the ship would be in top shape. It's been a hot run all the way, but we managed to have a good time in Yokohama, and Willi soon be basking in Hono­ lulu. From there We will start me long trip back to the East Coast. If there are any brothers on the Jbeach who want a good ship with a good captain and galley:gang, this is the vessel... There will be quite a few jobs on the board when we arrive as a good number of the men have "B" cards, &nd with transporta­ tion being paid, many of the men will be going home. Thanks also to agent Jeff Gil­ lette who' came aboard three days in a row in Seattle and made sure this ship left under SIU conditions and that every­ one was satisfied and contented. All in all this is one-of the finest crews I've sailed with and some of the finest officers. Eyeryone has worked together to' make perfect harmony and trying to live up to the SIU agreements and conditions. • It sure makes a delegate's job easy. John A. Sullivan Ship's delegate ^ t ' 4" • 4 Welfare Flan Aid Applauded To the EiUtor: I wish ta express my appre­ ciation tq the SIU Welfare Plan for making it possible for me to recielve hospital care and the surgery and treatment I needed. It is wonderful to have a plan like this to.tuT|q 1" emerr gency. Thanks again. ' Mrs. Jesse E. Collins . 'fj .J / �AVciuf 15. 1958 DIL MAK (MiUlHt»pn. July t— Chairman. M. Walltf Sacratary. C. Oawllng. Vaw log*. Cut out oztra yurchaaaa In St. Tbomaa. Baef in deck cans. Raouaat acent ba on board for payoff. Solp'a fund aaos.TT. Soma iUaputad at. Will apend sas for niaeailaai from aUp'a fund. Vota of thanks to^membara for food job dona la lifeboat elaaa. Movla projector to ba rapatred. Report any unsafe equip* nmnti obtain safety shoes. Suggestion to tava rallabia person take care of Bouvenlrs. Suggestion to buy new inoris projector. PLORIDA STATI (Panes), July II— Chairman, P. Matao; Sacratary, S. DaMartlna. Suggestion to sepd letter to authorities concerning doctor in Ponce. Request headquarters send dayman for deck gang.: New delegate SEAFARERS at least in messhall on Persian tiulf runs. Washing machine to ba re­ paired. Need fresh stores: new cots with mora durable canvas. Steel wool to be replaced. Vote of thanks to Steward for Una cooperation. LOG Fare Tbirteea 'Sea-Spray' —B/ Seafarer Robert 'Red" Fink •TEIL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), July II—Chairman, B. Browning; Secrotary, P. Harayo. Discussion on wages, etc.) listing of ship. Ship's fund 812.29. Remove clothes when dry. PACIFIC NAVIOATOR (Compass), Juno 2f—Chairman, J. Sullivan; Sac­ ratary, O. Dunn. General discussion— no major beefs. Captain put out draw day before arrival. Galley and pantry Will be painted. Repair list to be sent to company. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for jdb well done. ' OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), uly 4—Chairman, W. DoMj Secre. tary, J- Johnson. Need fans. New crew on board. Need awning aft. One man hospitalized. Some disputed ot. Repairs to Be made. Order fans, windscdops and cots. Observe quiet when men dire sleeping. Turn in ail soiled linen. Schedule for cleaning washing machine and recreation room made up. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Juno i—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, W. StalnsiMlr. Dispute on rest period. Overtime disputed. Black gang re­ fused ot in future. Few beefs in deck dept. •lected. Nothing less than Bchnuda shorts to bo worn in mssshaU. Need better device for bathroom Uuue. OCtANSTAR (Triton), July « — Chairman, J. Callari Sacratary, R. Merrlialta. Ship's fund S1S.25. Rooms to be left clean when getting off ship. Pantryman to take batter care of diaheS as soma are,dirty. Vota of thanks to steward .for good Job. ORION CLIPPRR (Colonial), July 1— Chairman, M. Woods; Sacratary, R. Barker. Notify captain 8 days ahead if travels checks ara requested. Can draw on et. Captain will send out mall. Log book will be turned over to CO every trip. Arrangement will ba made for men to buy radios in slop chest. Men to wear shoes and caps at flra and boat drill, also while working en deck in heat. New delegate elect­ ed. Discussion about upkeep of swim­ ming pool. ROBIN KIRK (Robin), June 14— Chalrmsn, R. Rivers; Sacratary, J. Townsand. Beef over loggings. One man hospitalised: wages disputed. Beefs and disputes to be settled by delegate and patrolman. Discussion on whether dishwasher be reimbursed for' visiting baker in hospital. SEATRAIN NEW JIRSCY (Sastrain), July If—Chairman, P. Patrick; Sacratary, C. Cowl. Ship going into shipyard: all hands to be paid off. Repairs to be made. Motion to have all bunks welded in position with ply­ wood and have foam rubber mat­ tresses Installed. All rooms to ba painted. ORION PLANET (Colonial), July «— Chairman, M. Pyk; Secretary, P. Van DlLsan. 811.38 In ship's fund: money to be used to purchase magazines in Honolulu. Two men advanced in rat­ ing put back in original ratings. Ship still two men short in engine depart­ ment. OT disputed. New awning to be constructed on aft deck. Awning on aft poop deck to be extended to cover all of fantail. Filters to be in­ stalled in ventilating system. Desk lights, additional drains In showers to be installed. See that watertight doors are repaired. Fruit shortage dis­ cussed: only apples available. Dis­ cuss with patrolman ship chandler in Yokohama not. being able to supply sufficient stores to vessel. MARIA H. (Herald), July i—Chair­ man, J. Mayerchak; Secretary, T. Bol­ ton. Repair list turned in. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's delegate to see about painting messhall and steward dept. quarters. Fumigating requested. Drinking water tanks to be checked. Vote of thanks to delegates for Bne Job done. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), June 28—Chairman, W. Nash; Secretary, A. Brodle. Crew complimented on ship's condition last voyage. Some disputed ot. Washing machine repaired; don't overload It. Empty pockets before washing as wringer was broken. Re­ quest locker be flxed in messman's room. Men not to miss any watches. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), July If—Chairman, H. Phillips; Secretary, C. Primeaox. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thahks to steward dept. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramp.), July 20—Chairman, J. Rose; Secretary, C. Skendalas. Three men logged. Logs to remain. Galley mixer to be repaired—other repairs to be made in shipyard. Some disputed ot. One day's allowance for each man in engine dept. To see patrolman about B meh 60-day status. SHINNECOCK BAY (Veritas), July If—Chairman, A. Wheaton; Secretary, W. Rhone. Some disputed ot. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. „ ' STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), July 20—Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, J.V. Magy. Drinking water rusty and salty. Ship's fund $>12. Soma diluted ot to be referred to patrolman upon arrival. Water tanks to be cleanedi take on fresh water at Port Suez. New delegate elected. Motion to in­ stall air-conditioning on all ahlps or SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatraln), July 27—Chairman, V. Syimanikl; Se^ refary,, N. Ramlay. Ship's fund $80.44. 80 cases coca cola on hand. Soma disputed ot. No major beefs. New delegate elected. Discussion about --Mor quality and ahortage of linen: fmita. To purchase sandwich grill for meisToom with 830 from sbip'a fund. BEAUREGARD (Pan-Atlantic), July 24—Chairman, E. Yates; Secretary, G. Rorry. 820 draw limit—riiip paying off in Houston. One man missed ship. Repair lists to be submitted. Turn off washing machlna pump. Re­ quest patrolman bring records aboard at payoff. Oew complimented on cleanliness of rooms. Ask headqusrters for special agreement almllar to Seatraiiu. SEAFAIR (Orion), July 27—Chair­ man, C. RIdga; facratary, J. Dahasa. Few houra disputed ot. Cheek slop chests, medical atons. MARORR (Marvin), July 20—Chair­ man, R. Nash; Sacretary, C. Berts. One man left ahip. Some disputed ot. to be referred to patrolman. Report accepted. Turn off steam on coffeo raakera to keep pantry bulkheads dry. Request fruit put out earlier during voyage to prevent apoiiage. PORTMAR (Calmar), - July—Chair­ man, B. Buckor; Secretary, R. Stahl. New delegate elected. Crew would like to know what progress is being made on wage increases. Discussion on washing machlna wringer: hot water altuation. ALAMAR (Celmar), July 27—Chalr­ msn, D. Pcatss; Sacratary, J. MePhaul. Ship's fund $43.29. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks ot stew­ ard dept. Thanks to crew for flowers sent to crewmember's deceased wife. JOHN C. (Atfshtlc), May 25—Chairman, R. King; Sacratary, T. Bucklay. One member hospitalized In Djibouti due to accident. One man missed ship: rejoined: transporatlon not paid as yet. One man signed off due to her^ received while working aboard ahip. Ship's fund t40. Report ac­ cepted. Delegate to aee. engineer on repairs such as stopped up drains, more pressure on sanitary line, repair lock on door, repair bathrooms. Re­ move cots from main deck and hatches when not in use. July 22—Chairman, R. King; Sacre­ tary, T. Buckley. Several men logged. Some disputed ot. Two men repatri­ ated back to states. Ship's fund $20 to be donated to March of Dimes. Report accepted. Delegate to handle all Union affairs at payoff. All linen to be turned in at payoff: crew to leave quarter! clean. Any member paying off to leave name with dele­ gate. CUBORE (Marvan), June 30—Chair­ man, C. Bartiatt; Sacratary, R. Lavo- Ina. Ona man missed ship. SANTORE (Marvan), July 24—Chair­ man, J. Miller; Sacretary, J. Mehalov. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund S22. Steward in possession of electric iron for crew's use. VENORB (Marven), July 24—Chair­ man, T. Hsnsaii; Sacretary, R. Gran­ tham, Two men fired—slow workers. To see patrohnan on fining delegates for failure to-have captain notify when B and C cards' time expires. ST TEXAS (Seatraln), July 24 — Chairman, LaRosa; Secretary, H. Franklin. Thanks to former crew for TV set. To purchase new aerial. New delegate elected. Bosun needs tools. Need screen doors for deck dept; LONGVIEW VICTOJlV (Vtctcry Car­ riers), July 22—Chairman, C. Gedra; Secretary, P. Miranda. Hepaira not made. No launch service while ship at anchor. All disputed ot settled. Garbage not to be thrown on deck— cooperation urged in keeping ahip clean. Card games not to be held at table near bread box and coffee pots. ELIZABETH (Bull), July 27—Chair­ man, Q. Sinclair; Secretary, B. Suall. No beefs—everything running smooth­ ly. Two men left ship in PR. Shoreside palntere ptoting crew's quarters. Request more pressure to ipecd up work. All fhe time he's home all he wants to know k 'when k coffeetime? . . .'vrhen k coffeetime? . . 'Step On It' Is The Motto On 'Monarch' The "cartoonist's-eye-view" of a fire and boat drill on the Josefina which appeared in the July 4 edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG brought back some-memories of ttie last b6at drill aboard the Monarch of the Sea, ship's delegate Eddie fine and fast ship, averaging 17 Eriksen writes. The gang knpts and better, during a trip. ilidn't have all of the commotion This speed la CM'tainly equal to and mishaps depicted In the draw­ any other C-2, and is excellent for ing by Seafarer Norman "Moo|e" her class. Lighteii, Eriksen added hastily, The "Mobile" gang aboard was but there wag some close resem­ very happy over the inspection de­ blance. • lay last month for it meant a twoThe drill was held on July 8, day lay-up is their home town. while the vessel was undergoing The 'Bama boys were also looking her annual inspection in the port forward to a one-and-a-half day of Mobile. "We had lowered the layover in New Orleans before the number one lifeboat and the crew ship gets back on a regular sched­ WES getting into it when, Just as ule. These delays are well re­ Brother Lighteii illustrated in his ceived for usually there is only cartoon, one of a 12-hour tum-around in Mobile, the brothers and less In some of the other stepped on top of ports. another while With that kind of a snappy tumcoming down the around, Eriksen reported that the ladder." Need­ crew is already looking ahead to less to say, this next year's Inspection for another resulted in some long stay in port. pungent remarks which, out of a sense of .delicacy, Eriksen will have to be omitted here. There was plenty of commotion and running around on the part of ail hands, as is usual in these life­ boat drills, but other than the one mishap ail went off satisfactorily. We think that Brother Ughteil, while stretching his Imalgination somewhat, did a fine Job with his drawing, 'Step Lively, "Boys," as it was really good and funny." This vessel was aptly named king of the sea, Eriksen said. She is a Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the •erieE of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take ail the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. P^^05 . Time Out Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters, again^wishes to remih(l ail Seafarers'that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be mad& only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, b>. sure to protect yourself by Immedi­ ately bringing Uie matter to the attention ok>the seeretary-treas>urer't office. r> W fXlCLES ii^^&lcozaedhf your Aboard th* Val Chem, John Fobian, OS, tokes a break from his scraping chores for a relaxing smoke. Shipmate G, F. Abundo, who's getting In some seatime before starting college this fall with an StU leholanhip, took the photo. r �Fo«ri««i SEAFARERS lOG SIVHiLL DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Aeent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON Judging from tho expressions, ail's well wilh the Neva West. Pic­ tured (front, I to r) IHardcastle, AB and ship's delegate; Valentine, oiler; Quinn, DM. Among those standing are Hutcherson, 2nd electrican; Fluene», chief cook; Burgner, wiper; Banta, AB, and Keller, MM. Hutcherson sent in the photo. ...278 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert fiUtthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La. . 1410 Ryan St. Leroy Clarbe, Agent HEmlock 6-S744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1734 MORGAN CITY .'..912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2186 NEW ORLEANS..;823 BienvUle St. Undsey Williams. Agent Tulana 8626 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaciqth 9-6600 NORFOLK . . 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardollo. Agent H8rket..7-1639 PUBRTA do TIBRRA PB 101 ^yo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrison St. Marty BreithoiL Agent Douglas 2-3473 SAVANNAH 2 Abprcom St. B. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1723 SSATTI.R 2308 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-lSlt N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 3-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif.... 303 Bilarinc Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS^.. 673 4tb Ave., Bklyn. SEOtETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck W. Hall. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E Mooney. Std. J. Volpian. Joint SUP HONOLULU .c/o MHAP. Pier 8 PHone 3-8777 RICHMOND. Calif....810 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0923 SAN FRANCISCO 480 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2303 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILHINGTON 803 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK......078 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 96163 The verdict's the same on the Pacific Explorer, as (front, I to r) Swede, Wasmer, Mike, and (rear) Anton, Smitty, Paul Petak. Bob Angelo, Mamou and Ramos pose for Manny Paperman. •iHiEiiEiieeHWiii Great Lakes District ALPENA 1218 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY....; 180 Main St. Phono: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W.'29 St. MAln 1-0147 RTVER ROUGE . .10223 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Rsndclpb 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. /Phone: Essex 8-2410 LOG-A-RHYTHM: My Mistress Br C. M. McDaniel Once I wag a sailor lad So happy and care-free. For I had a mistress. And my mistress was the sea. Canadian District HALIFAE, N.S Sometimes stormy, sometimes serene Fickle as the wind was she; But always I came back to her. For my mistress was the sea, ' 12814 HoUia St. Phone 3*8911 MONTREAL 834 8L James St. West , PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: SS91 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 6nH Cormorant St. EMpire 4931 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS ;304 BAGOTVILLB. Quebee One time I met a honnie lass So fair and sweet was she, But I could not win her, alas! For my mistress was the sea. THOROLD. Ontario...;..82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Saultau-Matelot Phone: 3-1369 177 Prince William St. OX 2-3431 QUEBEC Onebeo SAINT JOHN NB % On John B. Kulukui;idis, "Blockie Rivers" Scherzer has his own heat shelter rigged to avoid the Moroccan sun. Photo submitted by j. V/. Parker from Ceuta. Heat was of Persian Gulf variety. 20 Elg'in St. She said to me: "I'm sorry, sir. But you are not for me. For you have a mistress, ^ And your mistress is the sea." Now once again I'm a sailor lad So happy and care-free. For I have a mistress. And my mistress is the sea." CG Moves The Coast Guard has an­ nounced that Its Certificating Unit will move from its present location, Pier 9, East River, NY, to 21 Trinity Place (near Rector St.) on or about August 16. The telephone number will be WHitehall 3-8000, extensions 108, 109 and 110. Aotnat IS. 19St He'« Thankful For Ail He Has To the Editor: In the past few years I faSve read many articles about differ­ ent pension plans, mostly about the differences of opinion on our SIU disability-pension plan. I would like to say that I am very fortunate to belong to the Seafarers International Union, because everything I have and own has been accumulated since I became a member of this Un- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must V be signed by' the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ion. It almost seems like a dream that came true. ;>< Lately I have noticed in evdry LOG that someone is mention­ ing something about a retire? ment plan, although I am almost sure that no one has any bene­ fits with other maritime unions that could compare with ours at the present time. I also believe that in time to come our Union will negotiate a plan of some kind to cover all the questions raised. What I strongly believe is that we should all be more thankful for the many benefits we have at the present. As for myself, while" I am only 31 years of age, I can proudly say that I lack very little more, seatime to'meet the requirements for all the bene­ fits in our Union. Maurice "Duke" Duet SS Alcoa Corsair ^ ^ $ SIU Benefits Welcome Baby To the Editor: This is to inform you that we have received the US savings bond in the amount of $25 from the Union on the birth of our daughter Ana Lucia. She was born May 28, 1958 in New York. We are'very grateful for this and the regular $200 benefit from the SIU Welfare Plan, as well, as for all the wonderful things our tifficials have done. Our thanks to the SIU for mak­ ing all these things possible. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Diangson t> it ht Got Quick info On iii Brother To the Editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to show my apprecia­ tion to the Union and SIU Wel­ fare Department representa­ tives for the help they gave me recently. My brother was stricken ill While in Livomo, Italy, and was sent to a hospital there. I was. very much concerned about him as I did not know if it was seri­ ous, or if he bad any funds-or >. | how he would get back-to'th* States. I called the Union hall here in Baltimore and really got some fast service. Mr. John Arabasz of the Union's Welfare Sevlces Department called headquarters in New York to find out what the situation Was. He later no?tified me that it was not serious and assured me that my brother would secure any assistance.that he would heed, and that L should not worry. My sincere thanks go to Mr. Arabsz and the other members of the union for their fast and efficient services. Mrs. Stella Figinchi t ft ft Norfolk CG Draws Praise To the Editor: This is to express my appreci­ ation for the splendid coopera­ tion and courtesy given me by the US Coast Guard Documenta­ tion Servich in Norfolk, Va. They fulfill a job with the same Icind of frankness and Informal help that generally goes with the.old US Commissioners and Inspectors. Having visited this branch of~ the maritime seryice on two dif­ ferent occasions, I can say they do their utmost to help. No matter how tedious or tem­ pered, they show courtesy that's worth mentioning. My travels have carried me to quite a few places, and I have never found any group of peo­ ple who could beat the US Ma­ ritime Authorities for frankness. Of course, seme of them are a little cranky too, but only a few. To place these Coast Guard men alongside the Commission­ ers rates them pretty damn good in my book, and these men in Norfolk are well worth a good word. 1 also believe the Commis­ sioners aind these kind of CO men rate a "hats off" for the Job they do. May they have many happy years ahead.Charles L- Woolford ft ft ft Thanks To A Good Crew . " . To the Editor: ' I wish to express my thanks to the members of the deck gang on the Alcoa Pointer who paid me a visit here at the Bal­ timore Marine Hospital. Some of them had sailed with me for a number of trips on the Point­ er while she was chartered to States Marine and later to Cen­ tral Gulf. They were good Un­ ion men and are tops as sailors. It looks as if I may be stuck here in the hospital for about a month while the Docs give me a general overhauling, so their visit was very welcome. Dan Butts •> '7r-'> • . •.-',4V. �•• ;tacMlll.lfM •> SEAFARERS mm mmm LOG tiBt Details In Cables To Union Pare rifteea •r — Co's Still Pitching For WW II Payments When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ All of th* faUnoing SlU familie$ hoot received a $tOO 5117 nwterfarer has paid off In a foreign idtg honiftt, ' \ WASHINGTON—Twelve never-say-die steamship compa­ port because of Injury or illness,; ships' delegates should include nies, among them the SJU-contracted Bull Line,^ are still in Df^rid Lee Nenuwe, tiorn June to Seafarer and iMrs. Ronald Nei­ the following Information: there pitching for some $40 million worth of charter claima ' 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. bert, Baltimore. Md. The man's full name, his SIU dating back to World War II" Mario Notasco, San Francisco, CaL PPP book number, name of the ship, days. The companies just had statute of limitations, and at the Rosemarle Poir, bom July 11. the port of payoff and the hos­ t- P P Jeflery Thrasher, bom May 17, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry pital where he lb being treated. their charter claims reinstated same time, entitled the companies the US Government by the to introduce evidence that Clause 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julius Four, South Ozone Park, U.'NY. The rqaponse of ships' crews against United Court of Appeals. 13 in' the Charter Contract was Pii Thrasher. Greenville, SC. • P • P P to the Union's request for these They areStates seeking to recover money Intended to reserve all disputes * P P. Stereo Ryan, bom June 10.1958. notifications has been very good. Cheryl Lynn Vovaki liora June to Seafarer and Mrs. William Ryan, Sometimes though, not all of which they claim the Government until final audit. collected from them , in the form The Appeab Court had directed 23. 1958. to Seafarer and, Mrs. Brooklyn. NY. the above Information has been of additional charter hire. that ttie suits go back to the Dis­ Ciiester Ycvak, Glen Bumle. Md. included. Be sure , to Ibt all of - » P P trict Courts for trial. If, after hear­ The Appeals Court ruling re­ p. P this data so that the SIU can Helen Swing, bom Febmary 20. ing the evidence, it is decided that versed earlier decisions which held James R. Falicloth, bom June 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Philip. act as promptly as possible. Charter Clause 13 is valid, then, that the suits were barred by the 27. 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Swing, Gretna. La. any suit brought within two years James Falrcloth, Mobile. Ala. ' PPP of final audit will not be timeP P P Irene Sybil 'Undertajle. bora barred. Donna Patrice Hamer, bom June July 4. 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. If the claus'e Is upheld, It would 10. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. BasU Undertajlo. Brooklyn. NYi^ jmean that the companies would . Patrick C. Mamer, Tampa. Fla. PPP then sue Individually for their per­ P P P Donald Willis, hom July 19. sonal with the possibility 17i« deaths of the /ollowinp Seafarers have been reported to the that it claims, Cynthia Jankewlak, bom June 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald might be twenty years from 27, 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee WlUls,. Sea Level. NC. Seafarers Welfare Plan. the time of the incidents invo'ved Raymond M. Jankowlak, Baltimore. * P, PWilliam W. Moore, 42: Brother leaves a wife, Minnie Lawrence, before final settlement is reached. Md. James Brian Byrne, boyn June 7. Moore was lost at sea off the SS of Baltimore. Burial was at OakP P P 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Andrew Jackson bwn Cemetery, Baltimore. Tanuny Lynn Poole, bom- June J. Byrne, Baltimore, Md. on August -8, 11, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. MUP p 'P 1957. A resident P P P ton A. Poole. Houma, La. Karl Rune Johansson, 36: Broth­ Stephanie Diane Primeanz, bora of Florida City., er Johansson died September 17. i P P P Rurene L. Reed, Jr., bom June June 19. 1958. to Seafarer and Blrs. Florida, he be­ 1957. of Injuries received In an Ex-Navy men who served with 29. 1950. to Seafarer and Mrs. Curtis P. Prlmeaux, Sulphur, La. came a full mem­ auto accident near hb home in him aboard the USS Cincinnati, ber In June. 1948. PPP Eugene L. Reed, Sr.. Farmlngton. Fairfield, Connecticut. He joined USS Quick (DD490), USS Shubrick NH. . Gary Wayne Suon, bora July 8. and sailed In the the SIU In 1952 and sailed in the (DD639) or the USS Evans (DD552) 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert engine depart­ P P P', engine department. Brother are asked to get in touch with ment. Brother Paul Burke, bom July 27, 1958, W. Saxon. Plateau, Ala. Johansson b survived' by his moth­ Harry A. Forney, 367 - 24 St., Oak­ Moore b sur­ to Seafarer and Mrs. John S. P P P er, Hilma of Arbogh, Sweden. He land 12. Calif. Burke. Mobile. Ala. Harvey Hood Jr., bora June 11. vived by hb mother. Mrs. Arrie was Interred In tbe Center Ceme­ P P ^P 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey Francis Greenlee of Delray Beach. tery, Monroe, Conn. • PPP Thirteen-year old'Tommy Jensen Florida. Larry Neibert, bom July 9.1958., IL .Hood. New Orleans. La. P P p of 2101-59th St.. Galveston, Texas, PPP EUb John Petrleh, 55: Brother John George Berkenkiemper, 66: would greatly appreciate any fcreign stamps sent to him to be Petrlch. who macje his home in An SIU deck department member added to his collection.* since 1939, Broth­ New Orleans, died July 9 of a skull Berkenkemper er 4" 4" P fracture suffered In an accident. died at the Balti­ Pete Walsh Pbce of burial b not known. He more PHS Hospi­ Raymond O'Dowd Is survived by hb brother. W. C. % tal July 21 of a Glasses you left on the Del Petrlch of San Antonio, Texas. heart ailment. Alba are being held in the New P P p He was cremated Orleans hall. Leroy William Lawrence, 57: at Green Mount. 4 4 4 Heart failure was the cause of Baltunore. Sur­ '"H • Simon Bnnda Brother Lawrence's death July 18 viving b hb wife. Your nephew. Jose Besana. 362 at Baltimore's St. Joseph's HospiBertha Berken­ Holt Ave., El Centro, California, taL Lawrence became a full mem­ kemper. "I' would like to hear from you. ber of the SIU In July, 1957, and PPP 4 4 4 sailed In the deck department. He Daniel Clayton Ginther, 23: An •; -..V Walter Scott TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC lUROPlAN auto accident near Pbrtsmouth. Contact Paul Widener at 115 AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS Vbginia caused the death of Broth­ Wooley Street, Southampton, NY. er Ginther on July 12. A native of 4 4 4 Norfolk. Ginther joined the SIU .Fritz Bantz in 1955 and sailed in the engine de­ Your nephew, Captain E. Bantz,partment. He was buried at St. M/S Jytte Skou, United Fruit Mary's Cemetery. Norfolk. Sur­ SEATTLE—Just as "was pre­ viving b his stepfather, Jack Company, Pier 3, North River, •VBIY SUNDAY, 1620 OMT fST Suadoy) dicted In the last report, shipping George Mamonds. of the same city. NY 5, wants you to contact him personally or by letter at the above was very good diulng the last twoWrK-S9, 19859 KCs Ships In Caribbean. East Coast address. ~ P P P week period and all signs point 'of South America, South Atlan­ Theodore R. Correll, 53: Broth­ 4 4 4 tic and East Coast of United to two more weeks of the same, Andrew Daniluk States. er" Correll died in his Brooklyn port agent Jeff Gillette said. Photos you submitted from The Rebecca (Maritime Over­ home July 10 and WFL-08. 18889 KCs Ships In Gulf of Mexico. CarlbSteel Executive and Dunkerque was burled at seas) and the Ames Victory (Vic­ bean. West Coast of Souths are being held for you at the LOG tory Carriers) pald-off and slgned- Bessemer City America. West Coast of Jdexko. office in NY. . Cemetery, Besse­ on In routine fashion. and US East Coast. 4 4 4 In-transit were the Hurricane mer City, North WFK-05, 15799 KCs Ships In Mediterranean area. Jpseph Anderton Carolina. He b and Kyska (Waterman), the PenNorth Atlantic, European and Please contact Ethel M. Pier at mar, Seamar and Texmar (Cal- survived by his us East Coast 135-E. 29th Street, Norfolk, Va. mar), the Santa Venetla (Elam) wife, Mary Alice Correll. of .444 and the Faclficus (Colonial). Henning Bjork Brooklyn. Cor­ It b very urgent you get in rell got hb SIU Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World book back In 1939 and sailed in the touch with Mrs. Mary Roeger, 2266 Street Road, Cornwell engine department. Wireless Broadcasts Continue .. • Heights. Fa. y.. , '• -I . Every Sunday, 1918 GJHT 4 4 4 L. Rea (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-1S029 KCs It b very Important that you get Europe and North America In touch with your wife. Rose. 4 4 4 WCO-10908.8 KCs Checks are being "held in tha East Coast South America headquarters baggage room for the WCO-22497 KCs following Seafarers: TAMPA—^Wlth no ships signing West Coast South, America . , Berte. Francis on or paying off during the past Every Monday, 981S OMW • Buzbee, B. O. two weeks, there is no other word (10:15 PM EST Simdoy) ^ ^ Coats. Ira K. ; ; jr for the shipping picture in this Corey. H. H-. |)ort but slow. However, the out­ wkM 2545807 KCs ' .i Calano. A. B. look is good-for the next period. Australia Dunsmobr. ~R. E. Five ships stopped in-transit. WMM 81-11937.5 V* £ Evans. A. C. They were the Repnael Sernmes Nbrthwest Pocifi,c ^ ' and GatWay City (Pan-Atlantic). Fait. F. C. Chlwawa and Cantlgny, (Cities Henry, R. W, Setvice). and the Alcoa Pabiot Heath. Donald (Alcoa). Mastrlanni^ Edward 1n EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BirOADCAST f "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' Seatflje's On High Level Tampa Hopeful On Job Upturn III IE 1: iARITlME TRADES BEPARTMENT •-vr.' �'V SEAFAltrakS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ' ATLANTIC ft ITF To Boycott Runaways; Elects Hall US M'time Rep AMSTERDAM—The Intefnational Transportworkers Federation has elected Paul HaU, SIU secretary-treasurer and president of the Seafarers International Union of North America to the ITF general cotincil as the representative of United States seamen. - ITF delegates representing trahsportation • . workers throughout the free also declares its intention of opei^ fleets. action In the .Unit­ world met here from July 23 to ating a general boycott of such edAnti-runaway States has been led by SIU of ships . . . Declares further that the August 1, at the 'organization's campaign will be directed against NA unions. The SaUors' Union of 25th congress. ' . Hall fills the post left vacant by all such ships for which there the Pacific in recent years success­ the death last year of Harry Lun- exists no collective agreement rec­ fully organized -two runaway-fia^ ships, the Pfao Pho, a Panamaniandeberg, former head of the SIUNA.. ognized by the ITF ..." The ITF specifically pointed to flag ship hauiing. gsrpsum from The SIUNA convention delega­ tion, consisting of John Hawk.) the fact, "that present Untted Mexico to California (later renamed SIUNA secreti^fy - treasurer and States government policy openly the Harry Lundeberg) and the Dun­ Hal Banks, SIUNA vice-president encourages Panlibhonco registra­ can Bay, a Liberian-flag paper Part of tk« group ol dologalot to the ITF ^riventlon H thown In In Canada, also reported that the tions, which adversely affects all pulp carrier. Efforts by the SUP, the'SIU and other unions to organ­ teulen. SIU of NA Seerefary-Treaiurer John Hawk it seated In ITF Congress authorized its Inter­ traditional maritirtie countries." Hawk said that in view of this ize another Liberlan-fiag vessel third row, right. Directly behind him it Hal Banks, SIU vice-prttii national Fair Practices Committee to set up machinery and a time­ situation, the congress has suggest­ the Riviera were, beaten dqwn by dent In-Canada. monm of. table for the boycott against "flags ed that representatives of govern­ injunctions after of convenience" vessels that had ments, shipowners and unions, at picketing. been voted by the congress. The least in North Europe, meet to The*'latest victory, paving the renewed action against runaway- work out a common policy to com­ way for widespread organization flag shipping came less than a bat the runaway registrations, •"in­ of American-owned runaways, ^as month after the SIU scored a ma­ cluding the possibility of a multi­ scored by the SIU on the Florida, jor breakthrough against the run- lateral approach to the" United the Liberian-flag passenger ship a\^ayS by winning the right to rep­ States government on this matter." operiating out of Miami, in which Define /Genuine tiink' the SIU won an NLRB election resent the crew of the LiberianNEW YORK—-lliis hai been one of the busiest P' periods for flag passenger ship SS Florida. As another measure, Hawk <ala by a'wide margin following a board part in a long time, Bill Hall, assistant secretary-treas* The ITF resolution said in part the ITF congress would call on ruling that the ship was subject this port reporte wim more than 50 ships calling in for serviothat the congress, "Declares for appropriate international maritime to US labor law. Similarly, in Cana­ urer reported, the continuance of the campai^ agencies, to work out an agreed da, the SHI Canjidian District, with ing. Of the total, 21 vessels-^ against Panlibhonco (Panamanian, definition of the term "i^uine the help of ITF'affiliates, has thus paid off, six signed on and 26 there were a large number of Jobs Liberian, and Honduran) ships and link." The recent United Nations far stymied efforts to operate were in transit. left on the board for as many as Law of the Sea Conference held struck Canadian National Steam­ Although there were so many four and five calls. ' that a "genuine link" should exist ship ships under a runaway flag. ships bitting the port during the Paying off during the period between the nation and a vessel ,In. another action, the ITF con­ period, shipping took a slight dip, were the Bienville, Gateway City. gress urged member organizations with 287 men landing permanent Beauregard, Raphael Semmes (Pan* flying its flag. The projected ITF boycott rep­ to support the traditional three- berths as compared to 316 for the Atlantic); Beatrice, Elizabeth, resents the latest in a long series mile limit for territorial waters. previous pSrlod. Even so. Hall said. Suzanne (Bull); Seatrains Georgia of actions by seamen's unions in It also paid "fraternaL tribute" (twice) and Louisiana; Chiwawa, the States and Europe to to Spanish workers for their fight CS Baltimore (Cities Service)! WASHINGTON—Bids have been raiseUnited Govertiment - sponsored scales, wages and against Ocean UUa (Ocean Trans.); Steel opened calling for the installation safety manning standards aboard runawaystrike-breaking, and called for Seafarer, Steel Architect (Isth* of stabilizers on the American Ban­ restoration of freedom of speech, mian); Robin Sherwood, Robin ner Lines passenger ship Atlantic, flag ships. Three weeks ago, the Finnish Hood (Robin); John C (Atlantis the Maritime Administration an­ Seamen's iJnion and other ITF af- press and association in Spain. Frank Cousins; of the General Carriers); Andrew Jackson (Water* nounced. The {^parent low bidder flliates in that country voted a fullTransport and Dockers Union of SAN FRANCISCO — With two man); Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa) and was Bethlehem Steel's Hoboken scale boycott on runaways. Union Great Britain, was elected new ships, the PaciflcuB (Colonial) apd the Val Chem (Heron). yard at $605,844. The stabilizers will be installed members will refuse to tow, pilot, president of the ITF. Omer Becu the Santa Venetia, crewing up, and Signing on during the last two in from 16 to IB dajfs. They help load or discharge runaways in pro­ was reelected General Secretaryt a third, the Kyska (Waterman) weeks were the Robin Goodfeliow minimize a ship's roll and make for test against their substandard Also elected to the general coun­ signing-on, shipping showed an (Robin); Steel Seafarer, Steel more comfortable traveling in wages and working conditions. ITF cil in addition to Hall were A. E. improvement' in this port. Architect (Isthmian); Seatrain Sa* stormy weather. The work will also took actioh against a number Lyon of the Railway Labor Execu­ « Paying off was the Maiden Creek vannah (Seatrain)' and the Alcoa tives Association to represent US (Waterman), while in-trahsits were Pennant (Alcoa). probably be done when the ship of runaways earlier. raiload workers, and Michael Quill the Texinar, Pennmar and MaryShipowners in Great Britain and goes in for her annual inspection. in transit were the Steel Ad­ other European countries have of the Transport Workers Union, mar (Calmar), the Hurricane and miral, Steel Architect, Steel Age The Atlantic is currently return­ ing from her fourth voyage. She asked for world-wide restrictions to represent workers In civil avia­ Wild Ranger (Wateman), and the (Isthmian); Kenmar, Calmar, AlaSteel Flyer (Isthmian). is scheduled to arrive in New York on the operations of runaway-flag tion. mar, Portmar (Calmar); Hastings, tomorrow, August 16. Andrew Jackson, Warrior, Wacosta (Waterman); Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Conversation Group At Headciyarters Runner (Alcoa); Fairland, Raphael Semmes, Azalea City, Bienville^ Gateway City (Pan-Atiantic){ Robin Hood (Robin); Seatrains Sa­ vannah, New Jersey, Texas and Georgia (Seatrain). ' 50 Ships Swamp NY; Outlook Good M- SS Atlantic To Get Stabilizers 1 Upturn Aids 5P Shipping |i5'' '• i ^:.r SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wednesdoy nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. A|I Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram {be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next'SIU meetings will be: Augusf2p^ Sepl^ber 3 : Septqq!ib(^ IT ^ Octobur I -r VVHEftl CHAt^SlNO ADDRESS ON LOG •ik- JNCIUPE^^^^^ iftGTALTmEi I- Seafarer Arthur Gillitamf, DM, makes his poinf (luring a eoffee break In the New York heafll<|uarfi|rs cafeteria. His attentive audience eohslstl af Jeriy DeMeo, 2nd electrlclani Robert Clurman; age ?| his father. Sam "Citiien Joe" Qurman^ AB, owl Id Sllntaki AB. > y:. � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 15, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU WINS 8% PAY RISE, BIG VACATION GAIN IN NEW PACT SEAFARER TO VOTE ON 38 UNION POSTS SUP VOTES TO APPROVE JOINT WC NEWSPAPER AN EDITORIAL: A MERCHANT MARINE FOR WHOM? CUBAN GROUP PURCHASES STRUCK CANADIAN SHIPS RUNAWAYS SADDLING US WITH SUEZ TRANSIT BILLS GULF TANKER CRASH KILLS 16 CANADA SIU SHIP ICED IN PACIFIC SIU ENTERS INTO PACT TALKS NAUTILUS POLAR VOYAGE SPURS SUB TANKER PLANS MOBILE STEWARD SCHOOL HAS LARGE REGISTRATION MAJOR LABOR, SHIP LAWS STILL PENDING MIDDLE EAST LULL DOUSES SHIP ‘BOOM’ SHIPS PAYOFFS KEEP NY PORT ON BUSY SCHEDULE RED EMBASSY PROPAGANDA LINK MATES IN WRAP-UP OF TANKER CONTRACT BRIDGE PULLS SWITCH, HITS CRUISE SHIP CO’S STILL PITCHING FOR WWII PAYMENTS ITF TO BOYCOTT RUNAWAYS; ELECTS HALL US M’TIME REP 50 SHIPS SWAMP NY; OUTLOOK GOOD SS ATLANTIC TO GET STABILIZERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/15/1958 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. XX, No. 17  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/89f84f83272a5eaface6adf321677e81.PDF a959fc0b6abacac1f66e47b6b9ab111b PDF Text Text - - LOG .>-• 1. .. Aiigusf 29 1958 • OFFICIAL ORQAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 1 NLRB Dumps NMU's Charges Story On Fage 3 Farm Bill Seen Shipping Boost Story On Page 2 New 51U Freight^ Tanker^ Passenger Ship Pay Scales Effective Sept.I 1958 See Pages 3,10 Tomorrow's Cargo Ship? No artist's daydream, this design for an un­ derwater cargo ship (above) is now being Studied by a contractor' for^e US Maritime Administration. The submerged torpedoshaped hull would carry cargo only. Above the waterline, the gondola-shaped structure would house the crew and navigational gear.. Propulsion would be an imderwater jet ex­ haust system. Nuclear power might eventpidly be used. (Story on Page 2.) / \ pfseoss ffew Pad Go/ns. Seafarers aboard the Bienville hold ship's meeting in advance of payoff at Port Newarl^ NJ, to go over terms of new SIU aCT??ment, including 8 percent wage rise and. ad­ ditional 6 percent in overtime pay. At right, standing (1 to r) are Winan T. Walker, wiper . (holding cup); Jesus Araya and J. M. LaPointe, ordinary seamen. Facing camera L (seated, center) is Joe Barron, oiler. SIU patrolmen are seated (left). Membership ratified pact terms at meetings ashore last (Story dn Page 3.) 's 1 �Pare iri» TV SEAFAttisRS tne A^ciwi jt l»8f Appi^ntM CAIttcis Hoinf US Ship Cargo I'' ffi • it'-ii., I ' •' • fv Uil't:;'-''" ' . US To Spur Binlding Of Atoiii Ships WASHINGT(iN — Government aid to shipownen Interested in building nuclear ships will be called for In the next session of WASHINGTON—The last two bread and butter programs (Congress, the Maritime Adminis­ for US merchant shipping—foreigh aid and the farm surplus tration has announced. Under-SeOretary jtf Commerce Ldttis Roth­ disposal program—have Jseen passed by Congress'and seem schild told A symposium ort nu­ sure of approval by the Presi-^^ clear ship propulsion that the Ad­ an immediate boost Jn dent. Earlier, the reciprocal to result ministration is in the process of trade program, considered the cargoes tor UE shipping. It was drafting such a measure. In addi­ learned eariier that pending agree­ backbone of American foreign tion, Government officials are trade policy, was extended for four ments for dUposal of a whopping holding discussions with various $600 million in farm surpluses had years. unnamed steamship Companies on been held up, waiting for npyi leg­ A Senate-House compromise ex­ Iheir Interest in operating such tended the farm aurplus program islation to extend the program ships. whieh expired oiUeially on Jime for ,18 months, the longest exten­ New legislation'will be needed sion so far, and' authorized dis­ 30. The program now will remain for private operation of such ves­ in effCet at least untilDecember posal of $2.25 billion in surplus sels because of the extremely high ^ agricultiu-al commodities. Under 31, 198K^ initial cost of nuclear propulsion. Because of the bulk nature of provision of the "50-50" law, However, once the initial con­ under which |he disposal program much of the farm surplus cargo, struction costs are out of the way,, operates, 50 p^cent of the farm consisting of such items as wheat, the Government maintains that nu­ Biuplus cargoes must be trans­ rice and cotton, the program is clear-powered ships could compete particularly Important to US-flag ported in US-flag sblps. on an equal cost basis with con­ Passage of the bill was expected tramp shijiplng. Liner services4also ventional steamships. benefit under the program which Competitive Speeds aids such under-developed, coun­ The shipowners were told that tries as India, Pakistan, Turkey, the puclear-powered ships could Korea and others, compete on long trade routes Congress also voted $3.3 billion where high speed would be a com­ for foreign aid to US allies over­ mercial factor. Ore carriers anff seas. The sum was $600 million tankers are favored for this pup> less than the President asked for BALTIMORE—Although no new in his budget message In January. pose. records have been set, shipping in The funds are used to pay for US In this area. Aerojet General, this port for the past two weeks military, economic, and technical a corporation specializing in mis­ has been good. Earl Sheppard, assistapce to -foreign nations, and siles and rocketry, has come up SIU agent, reports. All beefs aris- also provide a considerable amount with a proposed design for a com­ Ing on the various ships serviced of cargo for US-flag shipping, un­ mercial nuclear-powered ship In here have been squared away, and der the "50-80" law. which the crew would ride above all business affairs are in order. the surface but the cargo would be The new reciprocal trade bill ex­ Paying off during the two week tends the Government's foreign carried in en underwater subma­ period were ~ the Joan, Dorothy, trade policies for four years, the rine-like section entirely separata Mae, Emilia and Edith (Bull); the longest extension to date. Previous and apart from the navigation and Baltore, Venore, Oremar and Ma- extensions had been for three living quarters of the vessel. ^ rore (Marven); CS Baltimore and years or less. It also permits the Construction costs of a nu­ Council Grove (Cities .Service); President to cut tariffs 20 percent clear ship would be 10 to 15 per­ Ready for payoff on orrlvol-of Steel Apprentlco In New York, SIU the Transatlantic (Pacific*Water­ below present levels. In the view cent higher than for a^convenUonal ways) and the Armonk (New Eng^ of proponents, passage of the mea­ crewmen (top, i to r) Louis Vige, Morlo Mprcelino ond Temos ship at present, but this differen­ land). tial Is expected to diminish as tha Romirez listen to dis^lon ot ship's meeting. Above, Leonord sure assures a continuation of com­ years go by. The Oremar and Marore (Mar­ mercial foreign trade at least at Boiley signs off ortlcies ofter long trip. The ship Is hooding'cut As a result, one report held that ven); Jean (Bull); Pacific Star its current lexpls. ogoin to Jopon ond the For East. within five to 10 years, a nuclear(Compass); Atlantis (Petrol Ship­ ping); Irenestar (Traders) and powered tanker could become eco­ nomically-competitive. Transatlantic (Pacific Waterways) IGNORES RUNAWAY TIES: signed on. . Among those present .at the sym­ posium were representatives of the A total of 14 ships stopped by SlU-contfacted Cities,- Service Oil In transit. They were the Robin Company. Cities Service is one of Sherwood and Robin Hood the companies which reportedly is (Robin); the. Steel Traveler, Steel The nature of the relationship between NMIT President Joseph Curran and the Amer­ studying the possibilities of con­ Recorder and Steel Worker (Isth­ ican Merchant Marine Institute was underscored In the August 14 "NMU Pilot" in its story structing an operating nuclearmian); the Feltore, Santore and Cnbore (Marven)f the Alamar on Suez surcharge payments for nmaway ships. While attacking the decision by the State tanker. (twice), and Portmar (Calmar); Department that the United' the Seafair (Orion) and the Al­ States would pay the addi­ which appeared in the August 26 Lines president General * John coa Runner (Alcoa). Franklin and Curran serve as co"New York Times." tional taxes on Americanchairmen of-the "Labor-Manage­ By contrast, Cnrran's last re­ owned runaway tonnage using the ment Maritime Committee" which maining ally in maritime labor, the Suez Canal, the "Pilot" made no is merely another aspect of the mention of the fact that the AMMI American Radio Association, made company's many-sided Waslilngton it clear where it stood on the carried the ball for the runaways SAN FRANCISCO The trend AMMl's pro-nmaway role in a eon- political machine. on this issue. toward carriage of cargo in trailer vention resolution. The resolution As reported in the August 15 truck bodies Is being carried one SEAFARERS XOG, the US govern­ denounced Balph Casey, the AMMI step further by the Matson Navi­ SIU membership meet­ ment had agreed to pay the extra iwMdeat, for his role as a defend­ August 99,1958 Vol. XX, No. 18 gation Company, under contract to er of runaways and< declared, "We ings are held regularly charges on US ships using the (Wom efforts by Casey and the the SIU Pacific District. Matson is canaL The surcharges Will go to having S50 container units manu­ every two weeks on Wed­ defray the United Nations expense AMMI to seuttie the US Merchant factured lor use in Its service, from nesday nights at 7 PM in in clearing the canal following the Marine.'^ California to Hawaii, wUch is The August 15 LOG, in a page PAVI. HAIX. S«cr«(arv-Tr«a«iir«r all SIU ports. All Sea­ Suez War In the fall of 1956. expected to get underway very The Government's decision to in­ one editorial, declared that ~the Bum, tditor. BUKARB SU- shortly. . farers are expected to. clude runaway vessels as benefi­ AMMI action reflected thp under­ XAH. Art Bditor. HEBMAM ^XBOB. IRW» For the time being, Matson will;^ SnvAcac. AL JoaM'BuuL. BCR. attend; those who wish to ciaries of Government tax assist­ standing between United States UAS UAxun. ICASxnr. Staff Wrttert, Bnx MooDT. handle the containers' as deck cargo, btit is considering plaiu to be excused should request ance followed vigorous activity in Lines and major oil companies Oulf Arta RAprcnntotiv*. this direcUon by the AMMI, which with heavy forelgn-fiag operations Letters ......... Pages 12, 14 convert some of its C-3s into "iiftr permission by telegram ostensibly represents American to support each other's proposals. Pe^rsonals, Notices 15 on" ships similar to . the. Pan-At­ (be sure to include reg­ ship operators who are in direct With US Lines apparently In com­ Shipping Roundup ...., . Page Page 4 lantic operation. The cbntp^fra istration number). The competition with the runaways. plete control of AMMI machinery, Unions Of America ..,. Pages 8, 9 under order are aluminum and Any honest attack on this poUcy American shipowners have no way Your Dollar's Worth .,, .. Page 7 capabIe,^of carrying a load o^ about neict SIU meetings will be: decision would necessarily have to of voicing their views on this and. 22 long tons. include an attack on 4he AMMI other subjects.' To handle the boxes, the com­ September 3 ^Jlthad blwaalcly at tlia aMdmciCwa tha saafarara IntarnatSonat wt Unl^ „ .. Ai^ pany is ordering a dockslde crano. since it waa the organization that It was US Lines, In cooperiiltlon ireA Oult Oiatrict, API..CIO, «TS F«urth f L September 17 was the pri^e mover in the State with Curran, which embarked nn. Avanna. Broaklyn 12, NY. .Taf. HYaclnth with a 25-toh lift strength. TWs Departmeut's decision. But Curran the ill-fated venture of setting up at flia PoB Offica In iraoklyn, NY,maitar October I wndar will be necessary In light of the was silent on the AMMI role both a scab engineers' union to bretik MM Act af AUS. 24, ItlS. fact that existing Matson frei^tert October 15. in the MMU newspaper and in a the recent strike of the Marine Endp not . have cargQ-handling jmar; subsequent irtatement on runaways g^eers Beneflci^ A^qclation, US Bait. Reports Good Shipping Curran Mum On AMMI Polky SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Matson Buys 350 Trailers SEAFARERS LOG ^ �sEAWAkknd LOG PMr« Tbre# W New Dry Cargo Wage Stale* DECK DEPARTMENT V . * 'X Old New OTer* Ratinr Scale Increaae Seal# time Bosun (Mariner) ;$478.74 $38.30 $517.04 $2.23 Bosun 429.13 34.33 463.46 2.23 tCarpenter (Marinel-) 413.41 33.0/ 146.4$ 2.23 tCarpenter ............... 401.71 32.14 433.85 2.23 . AB Maintenaifce .......... 366.40 29.47 397.87 2.18 Quartermaster .............. 336.73 ; 26.04.' '363.67 2.18 Able Seaman .............. 336.73 26.94 363.67 2.18 ; Ordinary Seaman ......... 261.53 20.92282.45 .1.70 ENGINE DEPAIKTMENT . ' ' .' Chief Electrician (Mariner) . 554.87 43.39 598.26 2.23 Chief Electrician 534.70 42.78 577.48 2.28 2nd Electrician 498.11 39.85 /537.98 2.23 Unlicensed Jr. Eng. (Day) . . 432.50 34.60 ' 467.10 2.23 UnUcensed Jr. Eng. (Watch).; 386.82 30.95 417.77. 2.23 . Plumber - Machinist :...... 443.84 35.51 479.35 2.23 , Deck Engineer 407.92 32.63 . 440.55 2.23 Engine UtUity ............ , 392.76 31.42. , 424.18 . 2.23 Evaporator Maintenance ... 358.06 28.64 386.70 2.18 Oiler 336.73 - 26.94 363.67 2.18 Oiler - Diesel 364.38 ' 29.15 - .393.53 2.18 Watertender 336.73 26.94 363.67 2.18 Fireman - Watertender .... 336.73 26.94 363.67 2.18 Fireman .. 336.73 26.94- 363.67 2.18 -Wiper 315.20 25.22 340.42 1.70 • Reefer Engineer— • • • . , (When 1 carried) 498.11 39:85 537.96 2.23 Reefer Engineer— (When 3 caiMed) Chief. .... 459.43 36.75 496.18 2.23 1st Assistant 408.63 32.69 441.32 2.23 2nd Assistant 371.32 29.71 401.03 2.18 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (Mariner) ... 478.74 38.30 517.04 2.23 Chief Steward 429.13 34.33 463.46 '2.23 Chief Cook 392.18 31.37 423.55 2.23 Night Cook & Baker ...... 386.82 30.95 417.77 2.23 Second Cook 348.36 27.87 378.23 - 2.18 Third Cook 332.47 26.60 359.07 2.18 Messman 259.52 20.78 280.28 1.70 . Utilityman 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 The SIU's drive for exclusive representation rights on the SS Atlantic took a major forward step as the National Labor Relations Board's regional office threw^ out Taft-Hartley chargOs filed by the National Maritime Union. NLRB Regional Director Ivan C. McLeod,| in dismissing the NMU's charges, stated, "It does not appear that further proceedings are warranted inasmuch as there is in­ sufficient evidence to sub­ stantiate the charge. I am, therefore, refusing to issue complaint in this matter." . As a result of the 6nding, it ap­ pears likely that the SIU will soon be in a position "to establish its rights to represent SS Atlantic crewmen and .to sign a Union con­ tract with American Banner Lines, the operators of the new transatthe ship on the eve of the vessel's maiden voyage out of New York, letting SIU men get the jobs. Big SIU Edge The SIU established a command­ ing majority on the ship in com­ petition for job openings back in Successful applicants for jobs in hiring for SS Atlantic last May May when the crew was hired. At wait for ferry to take them out to the ship at Alabama State the time some 500 qualified Sea­ * For new Seatraln Line wage scale, add $7.50 to new scale Drydock in Mobile. Most of the Seafarers who mode jobs are farers showed up for job openings above on all ratings carried except chief electrician and stil aboard the Banner Line ship. as compared to well under 200 -deck enginer. New Seatrain scale for chief electrician is NMU men. The SIU majority was $589.98; for deck engineer, $479.67. widened subsequently when the be considered in such cases, not failed to help it overturn an over­ whelming SIU majority as estab­ t Receives $20 additional a month if required to provide own NMU. puUed most of its men off unsupported aUegations." tools. lished in a collective bargaining The NMU has ten days from the the ship. Standby rates liave been increased to $2.14, $2.18 and $2.23 for The regional director's decision, date of the decision in which to contest with NMU the year before. The Atlantic, whichls the first , the respective overtime groups. which is subject to appeal to the file an appeal at NLRB headquar­ tourist-class venture in the trans­ ters in Washington. NLRB in Washington, was made atlantic service under the Ameri­ Second Use of T-H on Taft-Hartl6y Act charges filed by the NMU back in May even be­ The original NMU charge, ac­ can flag, is the fir.st of two ships fore Banner Lines started hiring a cused the SIU of acting in collu­ the company is obligated to oper­ crew. The finding was followed by sion on hiring. It was the second ate under the terms of its subsidy what has become a standard NMU instance in which the NMU had agreement with the US Govern­ reaction to such defeats, an out­ filed Taft-Hartley charges against ment. burst accusing the Board of "cor­ the SIU, the first being in Phila­ ruption" and a "cover up" of a delphia when the NMU attacked The NMU Way: the legality of the union shop "smelly deaL" SIU membership meetings in all ports hav« voted their ap­ Regional Director McLeod's re­ clause In an attempt to raid the ' No Evidence proval of the memorandum of agreement reached with SIU- sponse to the accusation was a SlU-contracted Willis fleet. The NMU's angry cry of "we contracted operators on Augiist 8. The memorandum, which statement that, "only evidence can There too, the NMU's use of T-H wuz robbed" which followed covered all dry cargo, passen- • the NLRB ruling on the SS At­ ger and tanker companies un­ lantic is the standard Curran der SIU contract, calls for an reaction to every organization­ eight percent wage increase, six al defeat administered by the percent overtime increase and a The NLRB order throwing out the National Maritime Union's Taft-Hartley complaint SIU. Back in November, 1957, boost of 30 cents per day in the against the SIU was another serious setback in its long-term campaign to wreck the Banner when Curran was attempting to operators' contribution to the SIU raid SIU Robin Line jobs, he Vacation Plan, effective Septem­ Line operation. Picking up where US Lines left off, the NMIThas undertaken a series of ac­ characterized as "criminal" and tions beginning last March ber 1. "anti-labor" the NLRB order for The 30-cent increase will make which were designed to put ship construction. It had the sup­ It was then (hat the company ap­ an election to give Seafarers in possible'a sizable increase in Vaca­ the-company out of business port of the Maritime Administra­ pealed to the SIU for finannial a.s- the fleet the right to choose the tion Plan payments to Seafarers, and destroy new job opportunities tor, the US Navy and the maritime sistance, to avert collapse of the union they wanted. gomewhere in the neighborhood of in the American merchant marine. industry at large, as well as strong whole operation, and the SIU mem­ After taking a bad shellack­ bership approved a $500,000 loan $100 over the present $260 annual The apparent motive for this ac­ support from the SIU. ing in the election, the NMU Although this, measure would to make up the additional 5.1 per­ payment. The trustees of the Sea­ tion was the preservation of the then went to coxu-t trying to create many more iob opportuni­ cent. long-time US Lines monopoly on farers Vacation Plan, at their next ties for US seamen, the NMU did In this area, it is interesting to overturn the results by alleging meeting. on September 2, will de­ transatlantic passenger service. not testify pro or con on the issue. note that US Lines was successful an unconstitutional disregard of The NMU action came after op­ cide oh the amount of the Vaca­ (Two years later, when US Lines in obtaining Government subsidy evidehce by the Board. position by US Lines to the grant­ tion Plan increase and the effec­ Federal Judge Sugarman an­ was seeking direct Government of 55 percent or better, some 15 tive date for payment of the In- ing of construction and operating swered that "The NMU has no­ financing of Its new passenger percent more than Banner Line, for subsidies to Banner Line had failed Creased vacation benefit. As is the practice imder the SIU and it seemed that the company ship BO as to get lower interest its projected new passenger ship where in the record indicated Vacation Plan, any increase in the would be successful In. starting up rates, as opposed to a mere mort­ in the same service. The NMU vig­ that its claim is buttressed by Cnnual benefit will be pro-rated for a low-cost tourist class service on gage guarantee "provided in the orously supported the special treatr anything more than<the conclu­ sion that, because it lost, the 1956 bill, the NMU actively lobbied ment for US Lines. Seafarers who wish to collect vaca­ the North Atlantic run. Board ignored the record."—in Consequently, with the Banner for such preferential treatment for At the initial Banner Line sub­ tion pay at intervals of 90 days or more. This ineans, for example, sidy hearings in 1956, US Lines had the company and is still doing so.) Lines having succeeded in finan­ other words, there was no evi­ The passage of the 100 percent cing a new ship, the next step was dence to support the charges. that Seafarers' with six months' led the opposition even though it Now comes the NLRB ruling ceatlme can collect exactly half conceded that its passenger vessels ship mortgage in August, 1956, en­ the NMU's. Far from showing any the annual benefit, and are not did not provide service to Holland abled Banner Lines to bid for the interest in competing organization­ in the Banner Line case, and penalized because they did not put shd Belgium; This opposition was Badger Mariner for conversion Into ally for available Banner Line jobs, once again the finding is that passenger ship. The company's the NMU's first step was to fire off there is no evidence to support overruled, but the question of fi­ In a full year's work. bid was made on the assumption a telegram to AFL-CIO President the charge, just as the AFLnancing the service then became Other provisions of the memo­ that it would .get approximately 45 George Meaay, demanding that the CIO executive couucll found no randum of agreement call for an paramount. In June, 1956, the House Mer­ percent Government construction SIU withdraw its loan. The effect evidence to support NMU's additional five cents per man per day contribution to the Health and chant Marine Committee opened subsidy. But in December, 1956, of such withdrawal, of course, charges against SIU in that Administration would have been to bankrupt the area. Changes without evidence Safety Program, a five-cent daily hearinga.on a bill, which- was sub­ the' ' Maritime lopped 5.1 percent off the amount company, and wipe out the em- seem to be the NMU wav of life.' sequently, passed, for 100 percent contribution'to establish a standing (Cointihued on page 11) US mortgage' 'InBuranca on nev/ Banner Lines thought it would get (Continued On page' 10) ' New Wage Terms Win Approval in All Ports NMU's Wreck' Drive Failing ^^1 �T^$^ rw it'-"-. La. Labor Plans Storm Memorial LAKE CHABLES—Labor In this trea, under the sponsorship of the Central Trades Council, Is plan­ ning to erect a mmorlal to the unidentified dead of Hurricane Au­ drey which hit here June 27, 1957. Following the storm, SlU members from the Lake Charles and New Orleans halls along with other un­ ion men, helped to reconstruct five communities of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, after they had been obli­ terated by the hurricane. If plans go according to sched­ ule, the memorial will be dedicated on Juhe 27, 1959. The cost of about $1,000 will be home by all the labor unions In the area, Leroy Clarke, SIU agent, reports. Elsewhere on the labor front, the Plumbers and Fitters Union has signed a new contract which Includes a wage Increase and ad­ ditional fringe benefits. All but five of the big construction con­ tractors have been signed up, but all members are working. The Butchers Union has started an^organizlng drive for which it is get­ ting full labor support. Shipping picked up a little In this port, but it is far from boom­ ing with plenty of A and B men in all ratings and groups on the beach. The outlook for the next two weeks Isn't any better since the tankers are going into drydock for their annual overhaul. Calling into this area over the past two weeks were 11 ships; OS Baltimore (twice), Royal Oak, Brad­ ford Island, Bents Fort, Cantigny, Winter Hill, Royal Oak and Chiwawa (Cities Service); Del Monte (Mississippi); and the Petro Chem (Valentine). All ships were in good shape. p • -• I*-; Little Action For Tampa - TAMPA—Maybe it's the fault of the hurricane season, but ship­ ping is still in the doldrums, and there is no sign that it will im­ prove during the next two week period.There were no sign-ons or pay­ offs, but seven ships stopped in transit They were the Warrior and La Salle (Waterman), Del Monte and Del- Mundo (Missis­ sippi), the Gateway City and Ra­ phael Semmes (Pan-Atlantic i and the Alcoa Pioneer (Alcoa). Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff 1l£s^ f^ iL Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on tor anbther such voyage. SEAFARERS SEAFARERS ROTARY SRIPPINO ROARD From August 6 Through August 19, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporUng system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture in each de­ partment by seniority class, |ob group and port, including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by cheeking the "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) SIU shipping fell off a bit last period, but the drop was only in the deck and engine departments. Steward depart­ ment shipping was up. Total shipping for the two Weeks was 1,083. Registration during the period was 1,102, down for both class A and class B seniority men. However, by the end of the period, the total number of A men registered on the beach was up slightly. These figures combined to uphold the steady job ratio of one SIU man shipped for every 2.1 top seniority (class A) men registered on the beach. The ratio for class B by Itself is one man shipped for every 2.2 men on the beach. Both these figures are above the average for the past five months. Four ports rode out the slight decline in district-wide shipping to show increased activity during the last two weeks. These ports were Boston, Norfolk, Savannah and Lake Charles. In addition. New York and Houston remained the same as before: good. Philadelphia and Tampa stayed as is and continued slow. Besides these ports, Balti­ more, Mobile and New Orleans fell off slightly, and* the West Coast ports slowed up also. Of the three, San Francisco fell way off. The breakdown by seniority grbims shows xlass A men accounted for 64 percent of thr total Jobs shipped, while dass B men took 2ff percent of the Jobs and class C an even ten percent. The drop fof^ both B and C men was offset by a rise in the class A portion. These^ figures show that class A 'men have been taking roughly two but ofevery three Jobs diurlng a period and class'B^men better than one out d every four Jobs available. ' ^ In terms of the men pn the beach, seven ports—Boston, Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and Seattle—have 100 men or less on hand In all departments. Philadelphia is close behind with only 102. In the same fashion, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Wilmington have BO or less class A men on the beach, followed by Boston and Seattle with 51 and 52 respectively. These figures should always be watched as'a key to the Job potential in any port. The following is tiie forecast port b^ port: Boston: Fair . . .. New York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair , .7 Baltimore: Good and steady . . . Norfolk: Slow ... SavanBsh; Fair ^ . . Tampa: Quiet . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Orleans: Should be good ... . Lake Charles: Fair .,. Houston: Steady ... Wilmington: Fair .. ; San Franoiscp: Slow . • • Seattle: Fair. " : DECK DEPARTMENT X . Port Boston ........ New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ...... Tampa Mobile ........ New Orleans . .. Lake Charles . . Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 S 1 S 1 1 2 2 2 2 7 2 2 2 9 2 2 1" 7 1 31 58 8 _ 5 12 18 41 7 16 — — 3 _ 7 1 7 2 1- — 36 10 4 > 9 22 6 7 8 14 24 10 4 3 12 5 1 1 _' 1 — 2 4 2 — — 1 2 —- — 1 2 3 2 2 — — — — 2 1 1 1 — — 2 — — 9 . 6 — — 8 1 2 5 1 6 2 3 15 4 5 12 20 3 22 __ 1 4 1 6 3 9 1 2 1 2 7 20 10 9 11 12 15 9 1 7 3 1 4 3 8 1 4 4 1 1 2 8 5 1 12 1 5 2 1 2 4 6 2 1 8 8 — — 5 1 1 2 4 - T Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 1 8 7 2 — — _ 3 — - — — 1 — — a.. 1 7 — — 2 — _ — I — _ 1 —1 RegMered On The Beach TOTAL CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP C AU 1 3 1 A B 2 2 2 13 9 10 1 17 2 4 1 5 1 66 24 17 107 103 178 55 2 25 80 12 1 — 8 — 13 14 1 1 19 100 23 6 40 19 3 62 13 40 9 ll 13 3 6 — 5 6 1 1 7 11 4' K 3 4 4 — 1 1 '6 ' 1 — 1 , 3 2 •— 2 8 3 7 18 26 35 5 ti 2 — 38 8 2 48 43 57 9 — ' 4 7 11 16 8 3 2 2 2 7 36 8 — 44 2? 38 5 18 13 13 7 1 21 6 11 — . — 2 4 9 6 1 • 16, 14 ir — 3 2 2 7 1 1 131 13 11 2 — 7 2 •— i ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore .' Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles ,. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle Registered CLASS A1 GROUP 3 1 2 3 6 12 42 — 4 2 8 31 12 13 1 1 — 6 —2 6 — 10 1 1 16 2 4 ,— 1 4 12 2 6 2 4 4 — 2 — 1 9 Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C SHIPPED GROUP 1 2, __ 5 15 — 1 13 1 — 3 — — — 1 3 11 2 1 — 3 10 1 2 3 1 4 GROUP 2 3 3 1 3 5 1 41 7 6 12 — 8 1 12 1 27 5 2 3 — — — 11 1 _ 1 4 1 — .19 — — 18 4 5 6 3 1 3 2 7 3 22 2 — 3 n* — 1 1 3 — — 2 6 , — •MB GROUP 1 2 2 1 7 — — 11 1 — 3 — 1 . — 21 2 — 4 1 2 3 1 3 _ 1 — 3 3 5 1 12 1 2 2 3 7 2 ,— ^ CLASS GROUP B 2 8 A 1 6 5 S 9 60 13 ... 9 1 — 24 — 1 33 4 — 1 3 — ~ 12 — mmm 6 —1 . — 19 23 6 1 1 28 6 — ' 1 6 — 27 11 — — 7 8 ^ 2 "• 4 .... 8 — z s , —" •"— s •i*. Registered On The Beach C vAU — 11 87 14 — 10 58 1 8 1 15 — — 6 3 45 2 38 13 1 38 . 12 9 2 — 8 —• GLASS A CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 9 — 1 45 165 24 19 ' 5 2 7 13 81 19 1 '2 .— 7. 1 8 — 1 17 42 2 5 21 40 6 — 3 18 1 6 3 12 2 6 -17 2 3 1 11 GROUP 1 2 3 5 1 1 10 39 23 2 1 25 22 1 •= 9 4 — — — 1 t — • .4 . 8 1 • -J* 9 — 6 7 16 10 2 4 4 3 "8 2 4 1 1 —1 .( STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston ........ New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk ....... Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington ,.v. San Francisco .. Seattle TnTAfC E wf Mfci# DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL Shipped CLASS B GROUP 2 8 1 — 1 1 13 3 — 1 _ — 16 — 5' — 2 — — 2 4 1 2 — 14 14 _ ' — 11 _ — 6 1 — ' «— — 2 Shipped TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS GROUP c 8 A B 1 2 1 2 2 1 -2 20 52 17 22 1 4 . 16 1 1 80 5 1 —* ~ ; 1 3 2 1 1 5 .— 8 2 — 7 18 8 10 — 15 _ ~ ' 5 42 14 5 3 5 >- 17 11 MM' " 6 1 1 9 >— 6 ' M 1 — — 2 1 1 7 Registered CLASS A GROUP 3 1 1 30 11 31 3 3 15 6 20 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 2 6 5 2 13 1 18 3 3 2 4 3 3 2 6 1 3 — 3 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 2 1 2 1 7 3 1 _ 1 _ 1 15 2 .r-—- - 3 . 1 2 2 16 4 1 1 7 *2 1 1 ~1 4 1 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 " 1 21 .6 25 — . 1 3 3 14 ' 13 1 2 1 3 1 1 '_ 2 1 8 6 10 . 4 21 1 2 — 8 5 .4 1 4 4 1 1 8 5 2 .— Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 99 197 46 47 155 28 92 31 89 Registered CLASS B GROUP 8 1 2 20 39 60 23 57 39 11 6 83 Shipped TOTAL Shipped SMpiM ClASS C SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A GROUP CLASS ^ • GROUP GROUP C 8 A B 2 8 1 2 3 1 2 1 11 16 263 90 36 1 70 147 46 13 - 29 48 9 39 40 5 4 15 228 104 24 1 49 155 , 24 25 6 78 8 32 196 90 52 ; 12 95 8 29 72 238 , 1 883 163 64 .102 162 191 MM 784 • •— MM • MM MM ' •• • ,r 818 >• - Reghfered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 1 All 1 2 2 8 2 1 4 8 ,-4 91 107 42 129 3 28 — . 5 9 6 14 2 47 ,52 15 27 1 7 81 9 9 6 3 I 3' 7 8 8 8 1 1 —• 8 5 8 -, —, 1 8 —- 12 "40 33 12 23 — 61 26 11 41 — 1 25 8 4 1 1 1 0 5 28 14 4 1 1 8 16 4 4 4 2 2 6 16 « 15 2 0 6 10 9 2 A •• • Registered C IB The Beach CLASS B : CLASS A GROUP ! GROUP 2 AU 1 2 8 1 9 90 121 389 307 618 115 16 356 121 454 63 18 127 91 338 306 106 272 19 127 91 68 687 284 112 jlOjBS 734 1078 440 49 '• ' / 831 165 44.- 74 160 28 a. , -A,4,1 A, 4 Aociut t9. IMI LOG 1083 A h: . A-;-;. •• •'.44 . - ?252 ^ 'L . - . /• .. -• 353 / �Aaraai 29,1968 SEAFARERS OuasHoni What It your Idoa of a good brookfost with which fo •fart fho day right? Alonco Bryant,^ eUef stoward: Most men, Including myself; eat a pig breakfast, so Is keep them hapt>y not holding miything back, for example, I gee to It that there 10 a choice "Of two cereals, two meats, two hot breads,, syrup or honey with hot cakes as well as the usual ^tems such as juice, potatoes and good coffee. Topped off by a good took, who could ask for more? i -s t Edwarf Heaeox, deeki .1 eat a hearty breakfast, usually pancakes when i 'come oil the 4 to 8 watch. Before going to work on deck in bad weather, though, I make it a point to have a bowl of hot 'cereal for the en* ergy and proteo* tion from the cold it provides. Also,^ke most seamen, I'm a heavy coffee drink­ er, so a cup of good, hot coffee is always welcome. ^ » * * J. Charon, steward depti Up to now, all the ships I've saiied on have had good food and I make the most of it. For, example, I start with juice, then cereal, eggs or French toast, sausage, , bacon or sweet buns with butter and jelly and a good cup of coffee. Even when rations are short, I manage to get a bal­ ance* but not fancy meal which 4 a> Jackson Fong, steward ntflity: satisfies me. I.shoot the works just like miost $ ^ i. guys. I don't / know why Frank Panette, wipen I'm not they're always different from most guys so I complaining, usually have the' though. The works. My ap­ food's about, the petite is' the best same as they get if I get up be­ at home. Most tween six and companies put seven o'clock, out the same and I go through menu so it's usu­ the juice, eggs ally juice, bacon and eggs, toast and cereal with or hot rolls with butter and jelly no trouble. An­ and good coffee that suits me fine. other, item to me Of course, some of it depends on which is very important Is fresh milk. ^e cook. Anthony Timas, deck] I hardly oat breakfast aboard ship, as a .,rrule. But It de­ pends^ on my mood. Some­ times, at home, I'll have the beef stew that I had the night before tor supper. But other times I can't stand - the sight of the stuff. Since beef stew isn't on the break­ fast menu aboard ship, if I'm hun­ gry, I settle for the bacon and eggs with all the trimmings. AFL-CIO Rules Against Pacts With Ousted Uiuons FOREST PARK, Pa.—The AFL-CIO has ordered its affili­ ated unions to end all dealings—formal and informal—on a national level with the expelled International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The ban, cover-> Ing agreements on joint organr izing, bargaining and other ac­ tivities, also applies'to other ex­ pelled unions. However, the Executive Council's decision left room for working day-to-day relationships on • local level. The council, by a 22-1 vote, made clear that the directive would ap­ ply to both existing alliances and agreements and to new alliances, including a proposed Conference on Transportation Unity jcoverlng -teamsters, sdamen, longshoremen and other transport workers. The sole -dissenting vote was cast by KMU President Joseph Curran, a co-sponsor of the CTU. "Obviously," the Council said,, "there are situations which arisein the day-to-day relationships be­ tween various workers which would call for understanding and cooperation based on elementary trade union principles between these workers at the local level. The Executive Council of the AFLCIO has no desire to interfere with such relationships or under­ standings." However, the Council-nikde it l.'i' «Ieprl^b.at "«hy euienc* or agpOft- ment, formal or Informal, between an affUiate of the AFL-CIO and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters be cancelled." In other actions, the Council criticized Secretary of Labor James Mitchell and the Eisenhower Ad­ ministration for contributing to the defeat of the Kennedy-Ives bill to amend the Taft-Hartley law. LOG Revive Tjalk of Conffols On Maritime Bargaining WASHINGTON—Renewed talk of some form of Government limits on collective bargain­ ing in maritime has emerged as a result of the annual meeting of subsidized steamship op­ erators with the Maritime Administration on August 12. Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse indicated that the Board would lijke to see imified bar­ likely prove controversial would negotiate independently of these gaining by all subsidized call for over-all uniformity in agencies. steamship operators through a com­ negotiation on the management There would most certainly be mon shipowner group, uniform con­ side with one group representing objections both on the part of tract termination dates and pos­ all subsidized operators. shipowners and unions if one sibly soma control over manning At present. Pacific Coast opera­ agency such as the AMMI were scales, L tors negotiate through the Pacific given exclusive authority over all The procedures outlined by Maritime Association, and most collective bargaining on the ship­ Morse parallel in part proposals East Coast subsidized operators owners side. The last issue of the first put forth in^lDSS' by Rep. thtough the American Merchant SEAFARERS LOG outlined the Herbert Bonner (Dem.-NC), chrlr- Marine Institute. SIU A&G-con- SIU's criticism of the A^BJI ai man of the House Merchant tracted operators, including three being opposed to the basic inter­ Marine Committee. At that time. existing subsidized companies. ests of American-flag shipping. Bonnes proposed that a ceiling be set on wages, manning and fringe benefits. He subsequently made efforts to secure conunon expira­ tion dates on all maritime con­ tracts. The SIU and other SIU of NA WASHINGTON—A bill authorizing certain foreign-owned affiliates at the time objected vigorously to the proposals as in­ companies to carry their own cargoes in the US coastwise volving limitations on their rights trade has been passed by Congress. Passage of the measure to bargain for their membership. sets a precedent for large- • The tentative proposals by scale domestic operations by loiew of no other US industry ex­ Morse, while milder in form, cept shipping that restricted alien would appear to meet with the foreign companies and a pos­ ownership of stock. He suggested same kind of objections. For ex­ sible boost in job opportunities for that this policy should be reversed. ample, on manning scales, the US seamen. Morse proposed that aliens be Maritime Administrator indicated permitted to buy into "all but the The bill applies specifically to he would like to establish a basic the Bowater Southern Paper subsidized lines. To assure Gov­ scale for various ship types, after Corp. and the Shell Oil Company, ernment control of their vessels, which the operators would have which had sought permission to he suggested that the ships should to justify employment of men in carry paper and oil in barges and be manned by American crews and excess of the scale. This, in turn, other small coastal vessels manned officers and the directors of the would affect the union's right to by US crews. Shell's parent com­ operating companies should be negotiate on manning. pany is Royal Dutch-Shell, the American citizens. He said the Other proposals that would most biggest corporation in existence new policy should apply to all ship|ping, domestic or in-, the outside the United States. The measure may pave the way foreign trades. for open operation of the SIUcontracted Victory Carriers fleet CG Moves by Aristotle Onassis, Greek ship­ ping magnate. It might also en­ The Coast Guard has an­ courage other foreign companies nounced that its Certificating with American plants and opera­ Unit willimove fr^m its present WASHINGTON- -A new type of tions to carry their own cargoes in location. Pier 9, East River, NY, to 21 Trinity Place (near Rector bond issue, US Government-in­ the coastwise ti^de. Proposals to encourage foreign St.) on or about August 16. The sured merchant marine'bonds, will be available for public sale shortly. investment in US shipping was telephone number will be Shipowners building new vessels supported earlier by Maritime Ad­ WHitehall 3-8000, extensions with Government-insured mort­ ministrator Clarence F. Morse. In 108, 109 and 110. gages will be issuing the bonds as House testimony, Morse said he a means of financing new ship con­ struction. 294 New Ships It's expected over the next IS years existing subsidized com­ panies are obligated to replace 294 ships at a total cost of more than $314 billion. These figw-es (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important could go higher if subsidies are provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of approved for Waterman, Isthmian and other bidders who are now various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which unsubsidized. they would like to have clarified,: send them in to the editor of the The Government Insurance will, SEAFARERS LOG). in effect, guarantee the bond-hold­ ers against default, and conse­ Article V, Section 3(c). In port of payoff, all work performed by quently, it is expected that the the steward department between the hours of 5 PM and 8 AM. Monday bonds will have a ready market through Friday, shall be paid for at the overtime rate. The spread of particularly in investments by pen­ hours shall be as provided in this agreement. sion and welfare funds and other L L L QUESTION: If, due to unforeseen circumstances, a crew is paid oH trusts. In a port other than the one intended by the company, are the membera of the steward department entitled to overtime for work done between S PM and 8 AM while the ship was tied up in that port? Two Foreign Co's Get Right To Operate In US Waters ::-i\ Gov't To Back M'time Bonds PORTO'CALL 675--,4mEAv9SMCF *12/6 e.BM3U«aeE BAin/zwioce \ • . v- JUL , !• Pare FIv« n"' v'-f KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT The SlU-manned Arlyn left Philadelphia recently bound for Puerto Rico for the purpose of taking on a sugar cargo. While in Puerto Rico, the ship fan aground. After refloating, the vessel was laid up in a Puerto Rican shipyard for repairs and the crew was kept on for about twenty days, when the company decided to pay them off. After doing so, they provided the crew with transportation back to Philadelphia, according to the provisions of the contract. However, the members of the steward department were not paid overtime, according to Section 3(c) of the contract, for the twenty days they were held aboard ship in Puerto Rico. The company held that the intended port of payoff was Philadelphia, and since only the unforeseen emergency made IJie payoff in Puerto Rico necessary, the men had no overtime coming. The Union argued that sinfce the company did, in fact, pay off in Puerto Rico whether it intended to or not. Section 3(c) applied, and consequently, the Arlyn's steward gang was entitled to overtime for the lime that the ship was tied up. The company has* honored the Union's intention with the result that the men involved aUtuild he reoeiving their overtime checks, sotpv i V- 'M m — '• ^i-JJ • V:0i| . jj �w SEAFARERS Pare Six NY Shipping Steady; Cains Please Crews NEW YORK—the number of ships calling ,at thus port dropped off after the previous week's rush of 50 vessels, but there was still plenty of action for the men on the beach who were looking to ship out.* In fact, the port shipped a to­ for cla~ss A men who want to ship tal of 285 jobs, exactly one job in a hurry. SIU Assistant Secretary-Treas­ more than the previous two-week period. Of these, 111 went class B urer Bill Hall reported a total of and C men, so.'there Is no problem 16 payoffs, four slgn-ons on foreign articles and 24 l.i-transit vessels liiaking 44 ships serviced In all. The one sour note was the lay-up of three Bull Line ships, the- Hil­ ton, Ines and Angelina. However, he reports, shipping should continue to hold up for the coming two weeks." Crews on ships comlpg Into the port were reported as being wellA new joint East Coast to Far pleased with the terms of the new East service will be opened by SIU agreement and looking for­ Matson Navigation and the SIU- ward to the wage and vacation pay contracted Isthmian Lines, Inc. Increases that resulted from the The new combined service will negotiations. They are ready to be under the operation of Matson give full backing to Union efforts Orient Line, which has applied for to wrap up job security provisions an operating differential subsidy and other Important clauses still on the trade route. under negotiation. For the time being, three Isth­ The 16 ships paying off Included mian ships and three Matson ves­ the Elizabeth, Suzanne, Beatrice, sels are scheduled for the run. Frances and Hilton (Bull); Alcoa Tiie Isthmian C-3s are the Steel Pennant and Alcoa Runner (Alcoa); A^'chitect, Steel Maker and Steel Steel Fabricator, Steel Worker and Executive. However, If an operat­ Steel Designer (Isthmian); Seaing differential subsidy agreement train Texas (Seatrain); Azalea City is reached, the company proposes (Pan Atlantic); Robin Sherwood to,offer 20 to 26 sailings a year (Robin); La Salle (Waterman); and may purchase additional ton­ Charles Dunaif (Colonial) and nage in the opten market as well Bents Fort (Cities Service). as contracting for the construction Sign ons were the Steel Fabrica­ of new vessels. tor, Steel Worker, Robin Sherwood The trade route would Involve and Andrew Jacksoi\ (Waterman). the entire Atlantic East Coast and In-transit ships included the ports In the Philippines, Formosa, Seatralns New Jersey, Georgia, Japan, Korea and elsewhere In thfr Savannah, New York and Louisi­ Far East. ana; Steel Architect, Steel Age, Steel Traveler and Steel Worker (Isthmian); Azalea City, Bienville, Gateway City, Raphael Semmes, Fairland and Beauregard" (Pan At­ lantic); Angelina and Ines (Bull); Alamar (Calmar) Robin Hood (Robin); Andrew Jackson, and Wacosta (Waterman); Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa); The CaWns (Texas City Refining), and Val Chem (Heron). Isthmian On New Service To Far East :.".v J.-* •• Aocut is, »n. LOG Seafarers In Action IM MRViai WNm UNITED STATES SHIPPINO lOAIID The new erew on the Seatrain Texas-which recently came out of lay-up, voted Its .thanks to the foi> mer gang on the Texas for leaving their television set aboard. "It's a swell television and we are get­ ting much enter­ tainment out of it," Charles LgLaResa Rosa, chalrmaiv said. to CUsfbtr.' M AM*. Rntr. Z MO«ie«r DmkCmitU MOMk l>«k ¥ CU. lUdUO^.! _L eurfOMk . ...L ttCMk ./i^ ^ I Wsf TPidMs It •± Sample of what the "good old days" wore like Is provided by this US Shipping Board order for men needed by the bS Kishacouquillas on a trip from Dupont, NJ, to Cuba in 1934. The going scale for ABs was $45, and the high man here is the 2nd cook and baker at $70 per month. The documen| was submitted by o Philadelphia brother. Phila. Thinks Back To Pre-Union Days PHILADELPHIA—News of the new wage and overtime increases in the SIU contract brought out some nostalgic me­ mories in oldtimers in this port, Port Agent Steve Cardullo noted.. "The oldtimers around here can recall very well that about equaling the number of reg­ roughly 20 to 25 years ago jobs istrants. were at a premium with ABs draw­ Next to the terms of the newlying the large sum of $45 or $50 s negotiated contract, the favorite month and the firemen and oilers topic of the men on the beach here making the same rate of pay with Is the outlook on the new SIU hall no overtime. This on top of the which Is coniing in this port. The deplorable conditions that existed new hall will be located at 2602 in those days." South Fourth Street and will offer On the shipping /side, the port ample facilities for shipping, re­ has continued to hold Its <own, creation and parking, as well as Cardullo reported, with the num­ easy access |o major dock areas ber of replacements' called just on the Delaware River. Withont a beef or even an hour of overtime to argue about, the crew of the Bradford Island (Cities Service) spent m o 81 of their time at the last meeting discus­ sing cbntract rules and hiring procedures, An­ thony Melanson, meeting secre­ tary, reported. Melanson, who is Melanson also ship's dele­ gate, contributed a talk on ship­ board safety as part of the SlU's Industry-wide safety program. $ 4 Most parents have given up try­ ing to drag their children mvay. irom the TV set at meal time. They just bring the food to the kids. Although the ar­ rangement Is a bit different on board the Val Chem with the set located right in the mess room, the crewmembers voted at their last Harris meeting to have the set turned off during meal hours in order to give full atten­ tion to 2nd cook Lowell Haivls' fine culinary talents. I I Watch the Gangway IV^' • v'> m . '=-^'• ,y •• •- •; V Gangway' watch in port is never something to be considered lightly, however- routine the job may seem. It's not enough just to keep an eye out for who's coming aboard or going ashore, or to keep undesirable or unauthorized persons away from the ship. The job is much more than that, as many a man who's token a liasty tumble from 0 badly-rigged or unsafe gangway can testify. -/• •/ , - J' ••'f- .. 5'.- /.''-A ,3- ,v I I I Anm m imAk'i if W i is a Safe 1*".-ii " The duties of the gangway watchmpn call for him To keep a sharp eye at all times on whether the rigging is secure, the lines are fast and all the steps and treads ore in good condition and where they're supposed to be. The shipmate toting a heavy or outsize parcel piso should be cautioned as he hurriedly heads for shore since his mind invariably is on where he's going and not where he's coming from. The gangway man has to be traffic cop, safety man and security watch all rolled into one, for the safety of the ship and the entire crew. I ,L 1- .A. W V, r-.g . . . -f. �iaitmi»,wt» SEAFAK)ikB~ t Faff* jBerea TOm iKHMR'S WORTH T'H Law Changes Dead; Seafarer's Guide To ^tter Buying Welfare Fund Bill Passes fitf Sidnev Margoliua How Some Salesmen Get By I ^. V WASHINGltJN—Opposition by the Natidnal Association of Manufacturers and other business interests toward any disclosure of th^ "labor relations" operations has helped kill the Kennedy-Ives amendments to the Taft-Hartley law. The Kennedy-Ives bill, which had passed the Senate as. a labor ^ reform bill with the qualified operations of any welfare iflan. ment from being included under Such reports are already made the legislation. The measure had support of the AFL-CIO, was defeated in the House by 198-190. iby the Seafarers Welfare Plan to the support of organized labor However, another measure, th* the New York State Department which was critical of the NAM and bill establishing Federal controls of Insurance under state legisla- other business groups for seeking special exemption from regulation over welfare plans, whether oper­ tlod which took 'effect last year. Business groups had fought so , that they could run their plans ated in part by unions or other­ wise, has passed Congress over the tooth and nail to exempt plans as they pleased without super­ financed apd operated by manage­ vision. opposition of the NAM. The death of the Kennedy-Ives bill was assailed by the AFL-CIO Beating The Heat in Abadan Executive Council in a statement which apportioned the blame on the NAM, and the White House, as well as on John L. Lewis and the leadership of the Teamsters Union. The statement said that the bill was a much needed reform measure despite its imperfections. The AFL-CIO said that the NAM ". . . evidently found un­ acceptable even the slightest regu­ lation of management . . . wrong­ doing in the labor-management field." This view was substantiated by Senator Irving Ives (Rep.-NY). a sponsor of the bill, who said that the House had been misled by "false. propaganda from the Na­ tional Association of Manufactur­ ers, the United States Chamber of Commerce, "^he American Retail Federation, the Teamsters and the United Mine Workers.' One major reason for business opposition to. the bill was a provi­ Ocean Dlnny crewmembers (I to r) Santos Reyes, 3rd cook; George sion calling for business to report Bowden, AS and J. W. AHen, AB, watch shipmates cooling off in expenditures designed to Influence teamen's dub poo! in Abadan, Iran. employees. This would have brought out into the open heavy business spending #n union-bust­ ing operations and for so-called labor consultant"-set-ups such as the Sheffeiman flrm created by Sears, Roebuck to break-up union organizing campaigns. Another provision disliked- by the NAM A National Labor Belktloiis ly the union had won an NLRB would have given economic strikers Board examiner has upset a la^r election at the plant. the right to vote in a collective agreement" between the assistimt t t t " bargaining election, eliminating district attorney of Rensselaer A weekly 15-mlnute television County, New York, and ihe Grand what unions ,regard as one of the series is now being produced by nrnst vicious features of the Taft- Union Company. The attorney, the AFL-CIO to be offered for use Robert E. Gray, said he had been Hartley law. designated as tha bargaining agent by local television stations around Other provisions' of the measure for the country. The series will con­ some 200 employees who were sist would have called for secret ballot forced of film presentations under the to pay him duel or lose elections in unions, union reports their jobs. The NLRB examiner title "Americans at Work" and will on finances to IJie Secretary of show American workers on the job Labor and limited the terms of declared that the attorney was not in various Industries. The first films a "labor organization" and oidered will be available around Novem­ union officers. The welfare plan measure pretty the payments returned by the com- ber 1. much parallels legislation now pany^ t t 4" » » » existing in New York State. It calls on all welfare plans, whether run Runaways are causlnff trouble In General Eleetrle and Westingby employers, unions or union- the motion picture industiy as well house, the two giants of the elec­ employer groups jointly, to file as in maritime. The 44th conven­ trical equipment industry, are now financial reports with the Secre­ tion of the Theatrical Stage Em­ In talks with the International Un­ tary of Labor, effective January 1. ployees Union has gone en,rec­ ion of Electrical Workers over job •The Labor Department will supply ord as strongly opposed to the security provisions. The security standard forms for this purpose practice of making motion pictures Items are the sole topics for dis­ requiring detailed reporting of the abroad as a devtce for escaping cussion permitted in this year's reopener of the five year agreement. US taxes and wages. Union demands include provisions ' it. • • for severance pay, guaranteed an­ Money Exchange A similar sort of problem is be­ nual, wage, seniority rights where Bates Listed ing faced by the International Ty­ piapts. are shifted, a shorter work • The following is the latest pographical Union, ^ti lOOth con­ week and elimination of area dif­ Available listing of free ex­ vention in San Francisco last week ferentials. change rates for foreign cur­ heard that the University of CaUrencies. Listings are as of fomia is having a mathematics August 28, 1958 and are subjournal publishedln Japan because - Ject ta change without notice. of cheaper printing costs. ITU rep­ EnxUnd. New Zealand. SonUi Africa: resentatives protested the. action . sa.SO per pound iterllns. by the tax-supported institution. When families are limited in their purchases by high prices , and unemployment, and selling-competition'is< keen, sellers resort to all kihds of hoaxes to jnake prices seem low. One of the most widespread tricks of the day is the fake list price. Here the wholesalers and retailers often connive to put indate'd price • .tags on goods so the actual price asked by the store seems like a bargain. Another trick now being used in the appliance trade as in the auto business, is exaggerated trade-in allowances. Dealers often add the trade-in allowances to the price of the appliance, or^charge extra for otherwise free services as delivery and installation. The trade-in prob­ lem is complicated by the fact that unlike used cars, second-hand appliances haVe little resale value with the possible exception of t^evision sets.r A leading trade paper in the ain>liaace business, "Home Furnishings Daily," has Just pubiished a series of frank articles by an appliance salesman exposing the tricks he and other sellers use. The revelations may make your plood boil, but a so will serve" to warn you agahist these practices. Worthless *FreeV Gifts One of the tricks used to close a sale is the "free gift.*,' The salesman points "impulsively" to a table lamp landing on one of the TV sets and says, "Give me the order now and you can have that lamp free. I'll make it up with the manager.". Actually, the trade paper reveals, the lamps are spotted around the store for exactly that purpose, and are worth all of 89 cents. Other cheap items often used to close sales are water pitchers. Inexpensive television tables and salt-and-pepper sets. With the public conditioned to expect price increases, the threat of "a price rise tomorrow" is another device for pressuring a hesitant customer. The salesman even may produce a sheaf of news clippings and manufacttu:ers' bulletins announcing impending rises. But the announcements are undated and may be years., old, the trade paper reveals. J ^ When you walk in off the street and ask the price of a particular model and brand, the-salesraan generally realises you have shopped several stores. Hence he may quote a very low price. But he will disparage the make you are shopping and-try to switch you to another. If it's an automatic washer, he may pull out a rusty filter, or show you a letter of complaint about excesrtve vibration from another buyer. In the case of a refrigerator, he may say that a particular make with a magnetic door closure loses its ability to grip after a year, or pull on a gasket until it stretches. With TV sets, one device is to keep a wellknown brand on th» floor oh a bad hook-iip, show you the poor recep­ tion, and attempt a switch to a more profitable set. But trade-ins are a genuine problem. None of us likes to throw out a refrigerator, washer, range or TV set that still seems to have some life. The fact is, used appliances are hard to sell in the second-hand market. TV se^ do have soqie resale value if the cabinet is in good condition. But here too, the new portable TV sets have reduced the 'demand for used consoles. One technique used by appliance stores to solve the trade-in dilemma Is to offer no more than $10 or $16, and then try to get the allowance back by making a service and delivery charge. Or^tf-you initially hinted ' that you have a trade-in, the store simply may quote a higher price. Since dealers sometimes merely junk traded-in appliances, you often can get much the same price with or without a trade-in. Your best bet is to sell your old appliance yourself, either to a private party or a second-hand dealer, and then shop for the lowest price without a trade-in. A used refrigerator or washer in good c'bnditioo- may be worth $15-^25 to a second-hand dealer. Or-if you give the appliance to one of the charitable organizations that renovates and re-sells used goods, you at least can take a tax deduction for the organization's appraisal of the market value. "Home Furnishings Daily" reveals that salesmen also mislead cus­ tomers about finance charges. A customer buys a washer and refrigeraator for $390, and pays $50 down. The balance is to be paid over 24 months. If the customer asks what the finance charge is, the salesman \does some quick figuring, then replies, "Two dollars and change a month." He.avoids saying that the total finance charge will be gSSf or that the stated interest rate is ten per cent a year, which is actually a true rate of about 20 per cent' on an installment debt. If the ^stomer insists on knowing the interest rate, rather than tell him ten per cent a year, the salesman says it's less than one per cent a month. Here the salesinkn is actually giving incorrect informa­ tion, although perhaps not ddiiberately. The rate would be under one per cent a month only if this charge were figimed on the impaid balance. Hut since the ten per cent la CaSplated on the original debt, and the customer really owes, during ^^e Ufe of the debt, an average of about half the original amount, the tine interest rate is approximately double. It's worth knowing the ways shady appliance stores try to tack on ejEtra charges. On TV, for example, if a customer has forced the sales­ man to cut his price by $20, he will counter by charging $19.95 for the manufacturer's warranty, or $4.95^ for the rabbit-ear antenna which the Auetrallai SS.SS per pound aterlins. fftore normally may give free, or $10 for a swivel base which costs the • * » BelatuBti 80 franca to the doUar. sti^re only a couple of <dpl!w isnd often is throwU in with a sale. Uenmaik: U.SS cents per krone. • The first breakthreuffh in the France- dSfit franca to the doUar. J', ' Concealed Charges '' ^ ~ ' southern hat industry has been Germany: -t marks to the dollar. jbu washing machines, the concealed charge ma^ be an extra fee for HoUandi 8.7-3.8 suUdera to the scored by the Hhtr Cap and Mildollar. ptais warranty, service and normal installation. Tlds; of course, is linnery Workers Union with the Italy: 634 lire to tJie dollar. supplied by the manufacturer and is already included in the price the signing of the Teim-MiUw Com­ Norway: 14 eeats per Juvue. • retailer paid for the machine. With ranges, the usual inslalialion charge pany of-Corsicana, Texas. The con­ Spain; SO pesetas per dollar. by the store is $5. In turn it pays $3 to the plumber. But if the store cern Is the countiT's fifth largest, Sweden: 10.33 cents per krone. wants to conceal an extra fee, it may charge $10 to.$15. supplying the Adams Hat chain. India: 31 cents per rupee. Another potential concealed extra charge is a credit-inyestigation fee The agreement provides a abc-cent Pakistan: 81 cents per jnipeo. Arfentlna: 40 pesos to the dollar. of $5. To prove his slncertty, the salesman offers to refund this fee if hourly increase, five paid holidays, -Braall; .008 cents per cruzeiro. . the application doesn't pass. This "sounds like a sporting proposition," Pjsid vacations, cost of .llvi|if Vrusnay: 14 cents per peso. hijit "the bank will pass, anyone whose pulse still can be detecteti.. » ^^Veneiuclai nuses and overtime payments as 88.ae^ew^ ^var. and thk hank does-h<rt.oh*r^ -for -aiv lnvefdlgaHeis.« • - • - - - • • - - - • W41I as welfare benefits.' Fir^isus-* SF Reports Dull Outlook SAN FRANCISCO—Without a payoff scheduled for the next two : weeks, Marty Briethoff, SIU port agent, reports that shipping here ^ is at a "standstilL" There were no "payoffs during the last two week period, but there was one sign-on, Uie Maiden Creek (Waterman). . , Stopping in transit' were the J. H. Wateima,n anfi..Afi>mt^a (wa- ; terman), %e Steel Admiral, (Irth^ j mfah'l'and l&e Losmim'((^linarii • "' •M -ll i\ "•rsl - .^^1 J| :s\ /'il �%' • •?. •'^ -: '*'V, ..-V Ta««lli»l 'C'" -;.••' .* •^-- •. • ' T' ••V "X -f • i V:< ^Atinift'MiatM ^SEAFARWKS^ ihc ••- UNIONS \. tKWi lh« itxrii«)! a i«r^ en American;'{-\^y%^ In Irade untont'fe app^or ai In the SEA.. FARERS LOO. The MFIM It pretenf. fng a^ett-teetlon el American unions, ' their members and alms. X> ' of AMERICA -1 Air Line Pilots Association . ii ii" :'• Typical professional airman, TWA Captain Roger D. Rae, veteran pilot and former AL^A treasurer, is pictured in cockpit. i I^LAGUED like everyone else by 1^the depression, seven veteran . pilots whose flights happened to put them in Chicago one night conceived what became the Air Line Pilots Association in 1931. Part of a yoimg, hazardous indus­ try, they had neither fmancial security nor any safeguards for life and limb. . Recognizing that gains for its members hinged on the safety of air travel and technological ad­ vances, ALPA quickly made its voice heard in Washington. Its ef­ forts are largely responsible for Federal laws, safety codes and practices that have helped make air travel commonplace. The union's motto "Schedule with Safety" shows its concern in this area. The first real protection for pilots came in Decision 83 by the Na­ tional Labor Board in 1934, which fixed an 85-hour monthly flight time limit, set the base for. pay rates and avoided a major strike. » US cancellation of private air mail contracts, when for a time the Army flew , the mail, produced another crisis. But a series of ^ -- •sjXnf'H - , ^ |^ The Air Line Pilots Assocloflen was informally organized 28 years ago by seven men meeting secretly in a Chicago hotel room. Since then, its growth has paralfeled world progress in civil aviation. ALPA today has 15,000 members employed by regularly.schednled American lines. They are divided into five geographical regions composed of 142 local councils based here and overseas, plus a master council for each of the S2 carriers under contract. Clarence N. Soyen, a former pilot for Branlff Airways, has been ALPA president since 1951. Union headquarters are In an ALPA-owned building at 55th Street & Cicero Avenue, Chicago,'111., adioeenf to Chicago's Midway Airport. It publishes a monthly magazine, "The Air Line Pilot." 5¥^' • • J:: I J , ;j:-• -- Eastern airliner-on night flight comes into Newark Airport, Newark, NJ, aided fey centerline • <iUnl®lwnaiataii»S«ui'Engineeping and< Air Safety Department, has piop?erj^ TOa3<>E f(^^^ in the industry;, 5 X disastrous accidents brought thu return of private contracts, helping to stabilize the infant industry. ALPA's first formal contract was signed with American Airlines in 1939 and has been followed by vast improvements in conditions. Air­ line. pilots today are highly-paid professionals. ALPA's greatest growth, like the industry's, came after World War H showed how air power had shrunk the world. Its members were the backbone of the famed Air Trans­ port Command when war broke out in 1941. ' Now the union has full-time Washington representation, a head­ quarters in Chicago and regional offices in New York, Miami and Los Angeles. It has its own credit union and insurance plans that provide substantial income even for members who lose their li­ censes. Its engineering* and Air Safety Department is top-notch. Chartered by the AFL in 1931, ALPA is also,part of the ITF, and its current president, Clarence N. Sayen, has h^ded the world pilots organization Since 1952. �iiAatrntU. 19<S SEAFARERS LOG \ \ ;; 'V -s Master executive^ council for American Airlines crewmen in yi cities ineets at ALPA home office in ChicagA Sixth annual air safety forum at Chicago this March brought airline safety experts together under union sponsorship. Abuses arising from early air mail flights in 1930-vintage crates like this helped spur growth of pilots union. Detailed realism of Unfted's DC-6B electronic flight simulator enables observer to check out "flying" technique of crew. ^ "Middle ground" in airliner development,- twin-engine ship has largely given way to four-engine jobs, faces jet (below) next. "-3 I "'.'•if ,.Jj ' a; " s; ^^smi v:r US cpinmercial jet, Boeing 7:07 will be in service this falh Adi^^f^%«yances in p^«»e,d^ign adi^td. problems on flightfcdeck.or:->a^i^}<£^i«e« 'vV •'.••. tt.k... T-.v, David Behncke (front), with Ethel Dare In 1922, iT, CT founders and president frona 1931 tp 1951, 4 > 1u: v, » : ^« s �-,-••4 SEAFARERS Paa* TMI 'Wreck' Law Brings Back Speed-Up Days What life is like under "right-to-work" laws was presented by a letter-writer to the "Indianapolis Star'' on August 14. Mrs. Patricia Bolen, whose husband is a carpenter, described the legislation as a "right-towork - a - man - to-death" law see that the company provided which has resulted in bring­ fresh drinking water, tojlet facili­ ing back all the old evils of speed­ up and total insecurity on the fob which unions have fought, for so many years. * In Indiana, a "right-to-work" law was passed in March, 1957, and was permitted to become law by Governor Harold Handley, who said he opposed the measure but refused to veto it Seafarer Eugene A. Stanton, himself a carpenter, sent in the item, which reads in part as fol­ lows: "As a ilfe-Iong Republican . , . I pooh-poohed when the right-towork law was first called a 'mankiller.' But it is—^the man I love is being killed by it He is a car­ penter. a strong, capable, hard­ working man, capable of doing three men's work, which he does, thereby keeping his Job—^luckier than most carpenters these days. "He retains his job by doing man-kllllng work, but the rest of his crew is fired each Friday. A fresh group is bronght in on Mon­ day; fresh, like horses. "There is no longer a union steward whose job it used to be to 1^*' ties, a place to change and keep dry clothes, safety precautions among many other nwessities. So my man comes home^ each day, thirsty' (for lack of water), consti­ pated (for lack of a toilet), soaking wet. (for lack of g change of clothes), alive (by accident) and heartsick because the eager, hard­ working family men on the Job are being laid off because they can't double or triple their output. "As a schoolteairher, I have lis­ tened to older teachers talk of days when, to acQuire a Job, one had to attend the trustee's church, buy from his store, vote his politics, make large contributions, conform to all his beliefs, grovel in the dust, beg for a Job and then be dismissed without notice for rep­ rimanding his child. Could we teachers go back to that in one day? Labor did. "I address this to other teachers, office workers, business people and others who may not have a chance to know first-hand lyhat the 'Handley law' really is—a 'rightto-work-a-man-to-death' law. 1 plead for repeal" New Passenger Ship Wage Seale* DECK DEPARTMENT New Old: New ' OverRaUng " Scale Increase Scale time Bosun $504.19 $40.34 $544.53 $2.23 Bo.sun'a Mate 396.77 31.74 428.51 2.23 Carpenter . 422.51 33.80 456.31 2.23 Deck Storekeeper 375.42 30.^3 ' 405.45 2.18 Watchman 836.73 26.94 363.67 2.18 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Electrician (Del Mar) . 576.72 46.14 622.86 2.28 2nd Electrician (Del Mar) .. 498.11 39.85 537.96 2.23 3rd Electrician (Del Mar) .. 447.54 35.80 483.34 2.23 Chief Electrician (Alcoa) ... 534.70 42.78 577.48 2.23 STEWAltD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward ............ 577.35 46.19 623.54 2.23 2nd Steward 405.89 32.47 438.36 2.23 Headwaiter 362.04 - 28.96 391.00 2.18 Sipoking Room Steward, i... 259.52 20.76 28Q.28 1.70 Bartender 297.72 23.82 321.54" 1.70 Deck Steward 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Linenkeeper 267.17 21.37 288^54 1.70 Storekeeper T 363.95 29.12 393.07^ 2.18 Chief-Stewardess 297.72 23.82 321.54 1.70 Stewardess ....*:. ..... 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Chief Cook 497.97 39.84 537.81 2.23 2nd Cook 425.72 34.06 459.78 2.23 3rd Cook 394.75 31.58 426.33 2.23 4th Cook ;.... 340.58 27.25 ^ 367.83 2.18 Larder Cook 425.72 34.06 459.78 2.23 Ch-ew Cook 404.89 32.39 437.28 2.23 Butcher 438.83 35.11 473.94 2.23 Chief Baker 486.06 , 38.88 524.94 2.23 2nd Baker 420.57 33.65 454.22 2.23 Chief Pantryman 386.82 30.95 417.77 2.23 2hd Pantryman 332.47 26.60 359.07 2.18 Night Pantryman 282.44 22.60 305.04 1.70 Night Steward ........ 259.52 20.76 280.28 1,70 Bedroom Steward 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Bath Steward 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Officers' Bedroom Steward . 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Waiter 259.52 20.76 280.28 L70 Saloon Porter .............. 264.12 21.13 285.25 1.70 Night Portet .......... 264.12 21.13 285.25 1.70 Messman .. .......... 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Steward Utility ........... 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Assistant-Cook 332.47 26.60 359.07 2.18 Dishwasher 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 POtwasher 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Assistant Pantryman 282.44 22.60 305.04 1.70 Assistant Baker 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Rellman •...•• 25d.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Gloryhole Steward ^ 259.52 20.78 280.28 1.70 Night Cook 405.89 32.47 438.36 2.23 Galley UUlitiy 259.52 20.76 280.28 1.70 Saloon Steward 274.81 21.98 296.79 1.70 Printer-Porter ....i....... .' 264.12 21.13 1,70 Porter ..; ....^.'...7... 264.12 21.13 285.25 1.70 "'.gundrypaaii 282.44 22.60 305.04 l!70 .•.Wlien Uie resjpectiye ratings are carried. Ratings not listed .V follow the standard- dry cargo'wage scale. • - ' " •' J-- • '•• i®;.' 1::-; ;• M.'iiii^ LO€ Get Poilo Shots, PHS Urges Tha Publln Healtb Servie* urges Seajfarers who have not already done so to get their polio shots ai soon as pcssible. The shots can be gotten at any PHS hospital without charge. Plenty of vaccine is available so there Is no delay in the admin­ istering of the shots. The few minutes a Seafarer takes to In­ sure himself against the erl^ pling disease by getting the shots are well worth the saving of time, money, and most of all, the avoidance of suffering and possible disability. End Onassis Quiz, Turn To Niarchos WASHINGTON — Healings on the transactions involving the transfer foreign of 14 SlU-contracted ships owned by the Aris­ totle Onassis Interests have come to an end. A report on the con­ clusions o7 the House Merchant Marine Committee on the transac­ tions is to come out shortly, with the expectation that there will be different views expressed on the subject by committee members. The hearings dealt with the failure of the SlU-contracted Vic­ tory Carriers company to build three supertankers as part of an arrangement under which 12 T-2s and two Libertys were transferred foreign. It was 1>rought out that the earnings of the transferred ships, which were supposed to be earmarked for new construction, were diverted for other purposes including payment of back taxes and fines. Not CanceUed Both the Maritime Administra­ tion and the company have insisted that the construction program has not been cancelled, but has simply heed postponed. A "draft" letter had been sent by the company to the Maritime Administration de­ claring the shh>s would be can­ celled, but Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse Insisted that the cancellation was not acceptable to his agency. ^ The three ships to be built are two 46,500-ton tankers and one of 106,000 tons. •Rep. Herbert Zelenko {Dem.-NY) who has been the leading critic of the transfer-and-build program, declared that he would call for fur­ ther hearings into similar transac­ tions on the ~ part of the Niarchos interests. He was critical of tactics on the part of the independent tanker operators involving trade-out of T-2s on promises-of building new ships, and then trade-outs of the new ships on promises of building still larger ones. Ports Approve New Scales (Continued from page 3) Food Pro^am stewards committee to administer, the SlU shipboard feeding program, and Increases in room and meal allowances to $1.50 for dihner, $2 , for supper and $6 for room. The memorandum is to take ef­ fect this coming Monday irrespec­ tive of the disposition of other contract items, still under aegotiatioh. These ihcliide provisions af­ fecting Job security arising out of transfers to foreign .fiags and-fieet addithn:^, or ,subtractipns. Roll-On PriM $4 Milliim Rrst true US "roN on-roH ofP' ship^the TMT Cdrib Quean b shotvn being eased out of Brooklyn Army Base for maiden voyage to Europe lost year. The former SlU-manned ship was taken: over ' by tne Government when the company. defaulted on mortgage . payments. US has been trying to sell it ever since. WASHINGTON—In an apparent effort to recoixp ita losses on niortgaga insurance, the'Maritime Administration has put the trailer ship Carib Queen up for sale for $4.1 mil­ lion. ^ Industry observers ex­ pressed doubt that Uie ship, TMll failed, there were-^xumors which was operated for a that the, ship might be taken over short while by the SlU-contracted TMT Trailer Ferry, will bring that price in the open market. The first true roll-on, roU-off ship under the American flag fell back into the Government's hands last April, when TMT failed In its efforts to operate the ahlp on the trans-Atlantic run. The Govern­ ment picked np the tab for the mortgage insurance that had been provided to convert tge ship from a Navy LSD to a commercial car­ rier. Tha Carib Queen is now In the reserve fleet at Wilmin^on, NO. The Carib Queen measures 8,050 gi OSS tons, and is 438 feet long and 72 feet in beam. She made a num­ ber of trial runs to Europe, carry­ ing cargo for the Navy's Military Pea Transportation Service. Bids for tho ship open Septem­ ber 17. Indostiy observers believe the Government may hava a prospectiva buyer in mind. Before by some'other company, but these repoxte never materialized. . MM&P Gets New. Trustee In Local 88 The International Executive Committee of the Masters, Mates and Pilots has named Charles Crooks of Wilmington, Califomis,. to succeed Captain Roy D. Lurvey as .trustee of the New York Local "88. , The committee also approved^ the appointment of Captain Carl' C. Jurgensen to act as secretary- , treasurer and business manager of .. Local 88. The New ToA local union has been imder tiruirteeship since March of this year following an unsuccessful bid Iqr an insurgent group to forcibly seize possession of the union's offices and control of its operation. The insurgent group was ousted by the courts in May following which the trustee took over the headquarters of the local union at 105 Washington Street. The previous local union officials had been suspended by the trustee and replaced by appointed officers. New Tanker Wage Scale DECK DEPARTMENT New New Over­ Old . Rating Scale Dicreasa Scale time Bosun .......jc. I $441.35 s $35.31 $476.66 $2.23 2.18 30.38 . 409.89 AB Maintenance • aac/saaees 379.53 27.83 375.68 2.18 -Quartermaster .. a-a a • • a • • e • 347.85 367.68 2.18 27.24 Able Seaman . ... I a'»« s a'a a a a 340.44 290.31 1.70 21.50 Ordinary Seaman vaaaaaaaaa 268.81 315.20 25.22 340.42 1.70 OS Maintenance/. •NGINB DEPAB'TMENT 42.78 577.48 Electricien iS34.70 2.22 37.10 500.83 Chief Pumpman 463.73 37.10 500.83 2.23 2nd Pumpman/Maintenance, 463.73 37.10 500783 2,23 - 1^. 2nd Pumpman/Machinist ... 483.73 30.83 416.18 385.35 2.18 ' Engine Utility 340.44 27.24 367.68 2.18 ' Oiler I a a ea• a 340.44 27.24 367.68 2.18 Fireman/Watertender 315.20 25.22 - 340.42 Wiper 1.70 ^STEWABD DEPARTMENT 476.66 35.31 Chief Steward -.......... = v 441,35 2.22 439.91 32.59 2.23 Chief Cook ..... V • 407.32 434.13 32.16 2.23 401.97 Cook and Baker 28.38 383.10 2.18 3rd Cook 354.72 20.76 280.28 1.70 Messman ....... 259.52 20.t«; ^^2605# Utilliyman: 7v... . ......... ^ ,n' v.-'w / n / V ..-SI.- •.VV; . •>/») �•(' ^ '• :^AiiCM{ M.^fU •"' A SEAFARERS hOQ Pace Wvrem Bauxite Stockpile Seen Boosting Mobiie Shipping 'Bigger Edition' MOBILEI—There is a great deal of activity in this port which indicates that the already steady shipping picture should improve even more in the future. " For one, Alcoa has contracted with the Govern-"* ment to store approximately crease deep-sea shipping from this port. two million tons of bauxite at Members at the Mobile branch the Theodore Ammunition Depot. Present plans call for the ore to be brought into Mobile by ship and then hauled to the depot by truck or barge. It is not known at the moment whether additional Alcoa ships will be needed to han­ dle the operation, but it is a pos­ sibility. Grain Elevator Working Also, after several months of inactivity, Alabama's dockside grain elevator is finally operating again with the elevator officials looking forward to a banner month in September. .Nine ships hauled grain out during July and August, but only one of them, the Ocean Joyce (Ocean Clippers), bound for Yugoslavia, was SIU. In another area, construction has begun on the state's system of river docks. When this system is completed, cargo previously shipped by rail at a tremendous cost will be handled by barge at a great saving in both time and money, which in turn, should in­ are mourning the loss of SIU oldtimer Sidney Ghale, who died on August 17. Brother Ghale, who was one of the first men in this as^a to qualify, for the disability bene­ fit, spent the last year and a half at a rest home here. He is sur­ vived by his sister, Mrs. Frank Smith of Charleston, South Caro­ lina, to whom the membership ex­ tends its deepest sympathies. Shipping in the port remains steady although most of it comes from the coastwise trips. Last week there were nine payoffs, four signons and one ship in transit, all of which were handled with a few minor beefs. Prospects for the coming period look good with the following ships due to hit port either for payoff or in transit within the next two weeks; the La Salle, Hurricane, Yaka, Claiborne, Monarch of the Seas and the Hastings (Waterman); the Alcoa Clipper, Roamer, Ran­ ger and Corsair (Alcoa); and the Steel Ranger, Rover and Vendor (Isthmian). ••I • I NMU Failing /n Campaign To Wreck Banner Line m *1 t>f ^ Ordinarily, items like feeding, safety and health are lumped under the heading of "fringe benefits" in a union agreement. The word "fringe" implies that they a^e frills attached to the more basic sections of the agreement. Actu­ ally, the SIU's health, safety and feeding programs are far more than "fringe." Rather they involve areas which are extremely fmportant to every Seafarer's well-being and job security. The increased shipowner contributions negotiated for these programs, which will enable them to be run on an expanded •scale, represent a major gain in the SIU contract. 'Hie fact A freeze has -been put on specu­ is that both sides—thp Union and the operators—^are agreed lation that a commercial -polar that these programs have made a valuable contribution to route would soon he opened up as shipboard harmony and to the health and welfare of the a result of the voyage of the Nau- crewn. tilds under the North Pole from X i 4 the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. No Chance Seen For Polar Route The dramatic feat of the atompowered submarine tended to ob­ scure geographical facts which would make such a seaway not only impracticable but extremely hazardous. The Bering Strait — the only entrance from the Pacific to the Artie—-is not only narrow but it is also shallow. Charts show water . depths as shallow as 78 feet. It is completely iced over in winter months and pack ice often piles up in the strait to great thickness in spring and early summer. Ice floes sixty to, 120 feet thick are known to have grounded in the shoal water which extends some 500 miles northward from, the Bering Strait ' into the Arctic Ocean. The period of safe transit dur­ ing the summer months is also unpredictable since ice thickness defends' in part on the direction ofji the wind. " I |n view of these facts, the com­ mercial development of the route se^ms- unlikely. Although nuclearpowered submarine tankers or freighters are feasible to construct from the. engineering point of view,' with the Northwest Passage reasonably safe for only three months of the year, use of them on the. polar route would not offer ai^ adyantag^-jpver cpnyentional trade rbiites. ^ ' " ^ ;;•• . International Test Even before the International Ti-ansportworkers Federa­ tion sets upTproposed machinery for an international boycott of runaways, a major test is facing the world's maritime unions over the sale of the struck Canadian National ships. By. selling the vessels to Cuban ownership, the strikebound company- is hoping to accomplish what it failed to do up until now—to get the ships -registered under a foreign fiag and sail them with imported crews, leaving the striking Can­ adian SiU seamen on the dock. This attempt flings down a major challenge to the world's maritime unions who are equally determined to face it. The SIU Canadian District has received world-wide pledges of support from the AFL-CIO, the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress, the ITF and, of course, from the SIU of NA. This then, will be a crucial showdown in the ability of the world's maritime unions to put a stop to cut-rate runaway ship practices. (Continued from page 3) ployment opportunties involved. At the same time, it would have preserved the US Lines monopoly of American-flag service in this area. In the choice between jobs and the US Lines monopoly, the NMU clearly picked the latter. This tactic too, was a failure when the SIU conclusively docu­ mented the reasons ..for the loan and established it is proper ^vithin the ethical practices codes. The next logical step was for the NMU, if it was interested in manning the ship and not destroying it, to com­ pete for jobs when hiring was opened. As it turned out, the NMU put in little more than a token appear­ ance at the hiring sessions, with well under 200 NMU men showing up for some 300 available berths as compared to some 500 SIU ap­ plicants. The result was that the SIU won an overwhelming ma­ jority of the open b^ths. Even before the hiring began, on May 27, the NMU had already filed Taft-Hartley charges against the SIU that the hiring—which had not yet taken place—was unfair. It was these charges which were rejected by the NLRB regional of­ fice as unsupported by evidence. The NMU had more cards to play in its attempt to destroy the oper­ ation. The evening before the maiden voyage, it ordered its mem­ bers off the SS Atlantic and start­ ed picketing. No economic griev­ ance was involved in the picketline. By pulling key men off the ship, the NMU hoped to throw the first sailing hopelessly off sched­ ule, but the key men were replaced and the ship left. By this action the NMU for­ feited any opportunity it had to obtain a majority of the crew in subsequent hiring of replacements for the vessel. At the same time that the NMU was picketing Banner Lines, it was attempting to^ set up a company union of licensed engineers on US Jnes, in collaboration with the company, to forestall legitimate economic demands by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The action was further evidence of the partnership between the NMU and the company. r ,-,:g Whose Rights?. Aj By now a few million words have been written pro and con on the "right to work" issue, but none of them have stated the case as forcefully as those of the carpenter's wife whose letter to an Indianapolis newspaper appears in this issue. She clearly points out that, since passage of the law in that state, conditions for working men have nose­ dived and all of their job security has disappeared. Right to work" then, is simply nothihg more than turning back the clock _to conditions which existed before unions were born. Under those circumstances, the upcoming votes on this issue in Ohio and .California assuttie great importance fq union men eyerywhere..^ In the hospital? (rill fil Hill immediately! • i: .. V ••'.."•I ... I 4 L ^ Ja «»;SSrf A «-W*i - • • ••it'Jfr. Aii �£22. Twelv* SEjtFAHtEKS too Asks 360-Day ^ Shipping Rule SEAFARERS IN mYDOCK .•?•- ' *, pv,/' Teamwork by the Union's welfare department and the ship's delegate and others of the Frances finally got Brother Joseph Wohlitz comfortably settled at the Staten Island PHS hospital last week. Wohlitz, in a fall on the ship, broke his leg in three places and was hos pitalized in San Juan for three daya^ before returning Stateside with the Frances. The only kink was that the company hadn't made any arrangements for him to enter the hos­ pital on arrival here. Fast action by the ship's delegate enabled the Union to get the paperwork ironed out quickly. Georgios Mastoras Is another nqwcomer to Stateh Island after repatriation from Yokohama. He was hospitalized for illness there after getting off the J^aSalle. Double hernias have both Richard Broomhead, ex-Steel Flyer, and M. E. Wright Peacock Reld,;ex-Shinnecock Bay, laid up in New York also. Breomhead Another new arrival is Henry Sojak, yrho devel­ be Improving already. He oped back trouble while sunbathing on his roof at condition and seems home. It wasn't the sunburn at all. Sojak Just was on the Steel Traveler as bosun the last seven twisted his back while trying to get up' and had months. In and out of the hospital over the past to lay there until someone came along to help him. -two years sinpe he suffered chest injuries from an oil drum explosion on the Alcoa Pennant, Robert The back can be mighty tricky sometimes. Lone SIU man on the Seattle hospital roster is jfoLamore is back in again. However, the last surLeo Freundllch, ex-oiler on the Portmar, who had ' gecy on him seems to have been successful and he a little trouble with his thyroid gland. He should should be on his way to recovery. Hospitalized two months ago after getting off the be out by the end of this week. New arrivals at the Savannah drydock include Thomas M. Peacock, Del Valle, Jack D. Feralta is coming around okay ex-Government Camp, who's having some glandular although they may have to amputate one of his trouble, and Charles Bennett, off the Ocean Dinny fingers. Peralta suffered a pinched nerve in the due to a back condition. Eugene Blanchard, pump­ spinal region which affected his circulation and man bn the Royal Oak, is also in there trying to get then was complicated by gangrene. his teeth fixed up. All of these brothers and others in the hospitals Cleophas "Butch" Wright just checked in at the always appreciate a visit or mail from their ship­ New Orleans PHS hospital for treatment of a chest mates. It's good medicine for all concerned. i ^ ''•i" ' i' * fe {(,. yy • The following USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Joseph T. Arnold James W. Qrant Conway Beard Eslie HaU Robert H. Belyea Ronald Hannigaa Daniel Butts Donald Hewson Peter DeVrles Henry Machllnskl Stephen Dinkel Harry L. Oakes William DriscoU Anthony Plnchook Oswald Ergle Vincent J. Rizzute Clarence Gardner George Rode. Stanley Gelak Joseph RoU Gorman T. Glaze Calvin A. Rome tOG-A-RHYTHU; Shadowy Sea By M. DWiniB. Purple shadovDs in the hay. Night will soon be on the way. . Shining star that i^er fails. Guard the men who tend the sails. ii^: Foaming waves that leap and roar. Ripples that caress the shore. Silver fish that swim the sea. Men in ships—so shall it b«. Chipel bells at evening tide. Sunset on the ocean wide; ' Women who weep as their men sail Foam that beats against the rail my' P"; •.ft?',. Sfv, £-:• . "•• - ivf. Cr' v^- T:y •:.<.' I 1^ •' Beacon lights that gleam and. glisten Winds that whisper, if you listen; Salty tales of days of yore Is there such magic on the shore? Oh seamen's women are ever yearning. For their beloved ones' returning. Purple shadows, while they roam. Guard them till they're safe at home. Is the latest available list of SIU men In the hospitals: Juan "P. Perez Frank L. BradUey Richard G. Sohl John Van.Dyk Anthony Plsanl Joseph Tagliaferre Joseph Zeschlts R. Broomhead George Pltour Robert" Bunner USPHS HOSPITAL Francis Regan Robert Delgado BOSTON, MASS, M. E. Reld Domenlc Di Sel George Atcherson Robert W, Oslln Jdsr Rodriguez Leonard Ellis L. J. CampbeU Ernest TraUmavlcb Frederick Fulford Michael Romlho L. G. Melanson Victor Shliapin Charles Goldstein USPHS 30SPITAL Ignatrus P. Gomes G. Slversten GALVESTON, TEXAS Adrian Guns '' Warren Smith Max W. Anderson Fuella Scroggins Henry Sojak Richard Hamdan John W. Graves John H. Spearman Noral Jorgensen Jose Sousa Claude B. Pickle V. E. Wllkerson Harry Jurgerson James Skarvells USPHS HOSPITAL John Keegan ' Edward Telechla NEW ORLEANS, LA. Georgios Masters Ignaoio Tirado * Chalmers Anderson Edward Knapp Roy Lee McCannon Ramon Varela Louis Bartron Antolne Land^ Samuel Merkerson Archibald Volkerts John W. Bigwood Leo Lang Marcel MitcheU John Williamson Claude Blanks A. Lyrlardoppulos John H. Morris Joseph Wohlitz Richard Bowman Wm. A. MarjenhoS R. S. Nandkeshwar Nelson Wood Daniel Byrne Alexander Martin Turner Parker WlUlam Crawley Robert McLamore USPHS HOSPITAL _ Louis Dutour Joseph F. Mendoza NORFOLK, VA. Ben D. Foster William E. Nelson Francis J. Boner William C. Dowdy George W. Flint Dominic J. NeweU Henry Foy Kenyon F. Parks USPHS HOSPITAL • Monroe C. Gaddy Jack Peralta SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. James C. Glisson Jerry Pontiff Joseph H. Berger W. J. Kramer Joseph Harmanson Henry Robinson Joseph V. Blssonet Albert M. Morse Wa:me F HarrU James H. Shearer Michael J. Coffey Jose Neubaurer ^me Homday Thomas A. Stevens F. B. McCoUlan J. S. O'Byme Jolm Hrolenok Joseph W.< Stocker John J. DeCuIty A. J. Schevlng John HoweU Thomas L. Teears George B. Dunn H, J. Schreiner James Hudson Gerald L. Thaxton J. R. Ebbole I^on Irlzarry Patrick Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL Henry A. Janicke James E. Ward SAVANNAH. GA. ^ford Johnson Charles Welbom Charles B. Bennet Jlmmle Littleton Chas. W. Johnson George Williams Eugene Blanchard T, H. Peacock I^Mrd Kay CTeophas Wright Elmer G. Brewer Woolrldge King Charles Wynn USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. MANHATTAN BEACH Leo FreundUch J. W. Walte BROOKLYN. NT SAILORS, SUNG HARTOB Lewis R. AkIns Antonio Infante STATEN ISLAND. NY Manuel Antonana Claude B. Jessup Thomas Isakseh El^o Arls Woo^row Johnson Oscar J, Adams Fortunate Bacoma Ludwig Kristtansen Victor B. Cooper £• B»w Kenneth Lewis USPHSi HOSPITAL Melvin W. Bass Leo FT. WORTH. TEXAS M A, S. MartlneUl J. R. Alsobrook * Harold J. Panebst Matthew Bruno W, e. Mclntyre Lawrence Anderson Edourdo PlscopoJames F. Clarke H. C. Mclssac H. LedweU Jr. P. W, Seidenberg Juan penopra Joaquin Mlnlz John C, Palmer John J. DrlscqU WUUam P. ODea VA HOSPITAL Frledof O. FonoUa C, Osinskl , ^HOUSTON. TEXAS Odls L. Glbh George O. Phifer i°"Pfc GOlard Winston E. Renny R. J. ArpeMuIt ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL . E. Guranick Gaorga Shumakar WASHINGTON. DC Henry E. Smith George Chaudoln Talb Hassan Pon P. Wing Cl^arence Hawkins Royce Yarborongb VA HOSPITAL Frank Hernandez Jens Madsen FIRST AVE., NY, NY USPHS HOSPITAL K. T. Cunningham STATEN ISLAND, NY BALTIMORB CITY HOSPITAI. Hassan All Dollar Ben BALTIHOBE. MD. Frank Andrews Edward Boles Simon Eftfane , VA HOSPITAL % a RUTLAND. MASS, B Daniel Fltzpatrlek VA HOSPITAL KBCOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GUI VA HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS, Thomas K, KllUon ? VA HOSPITAL . " v BUTLER. PA. 'i James F, Markel USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. DEEROIT, MICK , Eugene Boazko USPHS HOSPIT^ ; MEMPHIS, TENM. BUIy Russel \ Editor, ^ I . SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., ! Brooklyn 32. NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— | put my name on your mailing list. ; (Print Information) i NAME s S I STREETADCRE^ ..y....." i CITY ^: ..... ZONE. STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION, It yea sr. an old zub.crlba, and h.v, ".Vblng.' I ef address, plaass giv# your lormor addratt balowi • i ADDRESS I CITY ^ ^ \ iONE,,..,,,..... $UTE...„..........„.. . I ABgwi t9/l9iB 1040V)f To tho Editor: This letter Is in reply to out from tho Seatrain Georgia (LOG, August 1, 1958) regard­ ing a motion for an SIU retire­ ment plan. The motion was as, follows: "JResolved, that tho ofdclals of our Union, in future negotia­ tions seek in liehalf of tho membership the establishment of a retirement fund so that a member may retire after IS letters To The Editor AW letters to the editor for publication in the 5EAF4ABBS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names tolll bo withheld upon request. • the tables (no booths) Have in­ timate, subdued lighting. Most of smiling Maxle's'kueiii are civlilan workers "Yind their wives who live nearby, and h> does a hell of a damn good busi­ ness. This is the kind of a place you can bring your wife or girl friend and know she wiU not 'feel out of place or be insulted. I didn't see so many Seafarers when I was there, though sev­ eral of cur SIU ships were In port. But Maxie tells me that quite a few of the boys do drop In from time to time.. However, as we say aboard ship, "she's a feeder," and believe me the food Is tops and prices are rea­ sonable. Maxie sends his best to ail also. Geetire B. Diom Locksley Crew Draws Thanks To the Editors: The family of the late' Yin-' MBzo Vola, father of Qreste Vela, acknowledges with grate­ ful appreciation the kind ex­ pressions of sympathjr from' the crew of the SS Robin Locksley. Many thanks to these wonderful men for their consideration. Mrs. Vincenzo Vola $ ^ ^ years' seatime on contracted ships, such retirement plan to be based on seatime alone and not have . qualifying require­ ments such as old age, disabili­ ty, etc., where it becomes com­ pulsory." Grandpop Knows I say this mqjUon only per­ tains to certain members of the Who's The Boss Union who at the present time To the Editor: Enclosed is a picture of the may have obtained 12 or more years seatime on SlU-contracted boss of my life, who U my shipx These brothers are home­ grandson. I would like it Very steaders who stay on one ship much if you would put it in the for a period of five, six or ten LOGjlor me. I have a lot of shipmates who years. I have known certain know him and think a lot of brothers stay oh one ship for ten years and still maintainjthey are unable to take a vacation. Brothers, I ask if you can answer this question: If every SIU man homesteads his ship like the brothers who made this motion, where will the Union find Jobs for all its member­ ship? I suggest Instead the fqiiowIng motion which I and many others would be - willing to vote on.^It is that we adopt the same measure as the Sailors Union of the Pacific did not long ago. Under that rule, SUP members now ^end a maximum of 210 days rather than 380 aboard the "Newton's Boss," Soniiy, same ship and then have to give 4, fakes d whirl around ' up their berths to a fellow the,^ porch on his new member. scooter. If the SIU were to adopt such a measure on a 360-day basis him. They all call him "New­ there would be, more Jobs, the ton's boss." You see, he is all homesteaders would have to the reason I have to go to sea, take a vacation aUd they would as I have raised him since he also get acquainted with the was boim. His^ama is Sonny, Union hail again, and he will He four on AuFrancla A. Femandes ^gust 23. James E. Newton SS Marore Maxle's Eatery Rates With Him To flie Editor: In a recent copy of the LOO (May 23. 1958), I read an inter­ esting article by, the bearded besun, Johnnie "Bananas" ZeIreis, the uld bard of the spUt infinitive, about another old pal, Maxie Lipkin, who Is fast be? coming the Toots Shor of Yoko­ hama. Hnowing Maxie from New York and Beaver Street days, and of his many years in Japan as ft "big" bar operator and sou­ venir sfaoppe proprietor, I dropped into his latest enter­ prise, the Marco Polo Restau­ rant in the Chinatown section of Yokohama. It is really a firstclass place, featuring ItalianAmerican cooking and everythiiig fioiu mliiieBlrone to spu-^ moni. The walls are all covere4. with dark, sea-blue drapes from' the overhead to the deck, and all - '^ • _Li_ tit Urges Guarantee On Weekend OT To the Editor:' I have a suggesitlon I think should be put In the new con­ tract for the passenger ships. It seems the wash-down gang is classified as watch-standers. Our hours are from 4-8 AM and 9 AM-12 noon, but on Saturday and Sunday the mate knocks us off at 8 AM, giving us Just four hours of overtime. However, during the week, rain or shine, between 9 AM and 12 noon they always find lots of work for us to do. The other watches make their eight hours Saturday and Sun­ day and the buU gang always works the eight hours OT. Why can't we? Clifton G. McLeilanDeck delegate • SSDel Norte •"P* �Ami t». U88 SEAFARERS ALCOA PIONflit (AlcM). iVM •— efMlmub R. iokeO/ Cacratary. W. •fana.' Propar atUra ta ba worn Curing maala. Bamat itaatry or oooUaa at coSaa &a. VoU e< thanka to atairard Capt for Job wan Coaa. Diacuaaion to Improva condittona aboard °wp. Jvna 14—Chairman, C. Oragoryi Sacratary, W. Ctona. No boOfa. ovary thing running amoottaly. Raqueat only pwaonaal oparata wabUng maeblna. Haatera mlaalng from batlirooma and ahowara to ba placad on repair Uit. Craw to eonaolt dept. delegata in lieu of ahip'a delegate. Cooperation raUueated in keeping meaahan clean. . July IS—Chairman, D. Parkari Saeratary, W. Siena. To purchase new part for waahlng machine. No beefs. Meetings to ba alternated ao men absent from previous meeting can at­ tend. Inquire why cigarettes in- Xaquaat biU eoverlng ilop diait. Chlal pumpman auggasta mora man on 4Mi during loading A discharging. Motion to' sea American consul In Aden If no reply from Unioh. Request Ameriesa coffee. WELLiSLEY VICTORY (Itthmfan), July 37—Chairmsn, J. Steekman; Sac­ ratary, A. Lorani. All disputed OT ready for submission. Also repair lista. OT worked on main engine re­ pair. pay rata wlU be dlacuaaed with atrolman and company officiala. Few oora disputed OT. Status of utility man to be squared away with patrol­ man. Notify USPHS officer and Union patrolman condition of drinking water. Request patrolman check reason for meager supply of fresh fruit and vagatables at Port .Said. Rcquise better mailing and distribution of LOGS to ships at sea. e WARRIOR (Watarman), July <— Chairman, P. Blankenbarg; Secretary, M Elliott. Some disputed OT—to be taken up with patrolman.. Motion to rotate ship delegate's job. Discussion on repair list. Need many repairs.-. Aug. 3^halrwn, B. McCasksy; Secretary, M. ^Ilott. Three men loggedt'two missed ship and rejoinedi Capt. cannot life logs. Some disputed OT. Do not disturb patrolman until after payoff. Suggestion that one man of steward dept. be put on OT at night in foreign ports to watch pantry and meashalls to keep out stevedores ..and atrangera and also try to prevent stealing. When washing garbage buckets throw dirty water Overboard not in sinks. Take trash aft. Repair list submitted. creased in priced. Rationing to be cheeked by patrolman, and limit on draws'. Request less seasoning in food; more fresh fruit. All garbage to be thrown over atem. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done. Cooperation with ship and dept. dele­ gates urged. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), June 3*—Chairman, R. King; Secretary, T. Buckley. Several men logged. Ship's fund $40. Grievance committee elect­ ed. Moved to have LOG article on donations. Request Public Health analyze water. Suggestion to donate ship's fund to March of Dimes. JEAN (Bull). July 30—Chairman, D. DIeksoni Sacratary, W. Ludlam, Jr. - " I iTr--|-iT iif ' - ' Pace TUrteea ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Aug. 3 —Chairman, S. Senak; Secretary, E. Kratz. Steward beef settled. Some dis­ puted OT. Baking not up to par. Shore leave to be straightened out. Request nMre variety of food. PACIFIC STAR (Compass), Aug, I— Chairman, F. Hughes; Secretary, J. McGlann. Few repairs made.' Few hours disputed OT. Xmas In Springtime Doesn H Help Schedule Since he's given her "a fair trial"—19 months, 9 days and 18 hours at the last count— Seafarer Jbse.M. Melendez is now ready to concede that the Topa Tcpa measures up to 1953, which was the last time he was aboard Melendez says he's **enjoyed every single minute" of his latest stay, and is happy to echo the praise he wrote to the LOG about the ship and her crew five, years ago. "She's still the 'Queen of the Seas'," he adds, "and as far as food is concerned, my trip's wages are open for wager to anyone, who can produce a better menu with such plentiful variety." Thanks and praise for the happy state of affairs should start at the top, Melendez says, with Capt. Wallace Royal, Chief Mate Whittaker, the chief and *first assistant engineers, and on down. They have gone out of their way to show con­ sideration for the welfare of the crew, he notes. "We should be proud to hive officers of this cali­ bre aboard SIU ships." Chief steward Herb Knowles likewise comes in for some lavish praise as "one of the best—if not the cream of-the best—stewards you ever want to meet ... He is always on the ball when it comes to having a clean galley, pantry and mess-room." Melendez rates as some kind ot an "authority" on this subject, since he had been aboard what h* classed as "the hungriest ship" on the seven seas just before he went on the Topa for the first time. That ship was the Seavictor, which soonafter went Liberian. Unlike many a story that has a happy ending, the Topa Topa had some bad luck this trip, with tho death of Brother Maurice A. Webre, who had come aboard a few days earlier in New Orleans. Webre suffered some heart trouble on the way to the Panama Canal and had to be left off at Acapul(X» for treatment. The ship was in­ formed two days later that he had passed away. ^ " Melendez added praise for the ship's delegate and officers who cooperated in helping to keep Webre comfortable aboard the ship. The best-laid plans don't always work out on schedule, as the Pan-Oceanic Transporter found out on a recent trip to Karachi. At the present time, the Trans­ Somebody just neglected to figure that "Christmas" or its porter is on Its fourth shuttle be­ Moslem equivalent would tween the Persian Gulf, Japan, come up in the middle of Spring Okinawa and Manila. One other —^four months late or eight months bit of, incidental Intelligence offer­ early, depending on your point of ed by King was that the Persian view. Of course, most Americans Gulf "is not as hot as its reputation don't have a working familiarity makes It. Our hottest day so far with the Moslem holiday calendar; has been only 112'," he said. so it's hard to know Just who to ^ By comparison, newspaper re­ ports from way up north-in Athens, hlame. What happened, basically, is that Greece, list temperatures of 114 tlic Transjporter, a T-2 tanker, left degrees in a local heat wave. Houston last March with a load of grain for Pakistan. The plan was Notify Union On LOG Maii to expedite the discharging with As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS six vacuum pumps that were to LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to tried out for the first time in numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers KarachL It was expected that the congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves pumps would discharge about 4,000 calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their tons a day so the ship could be shipa. On the basis of the Information supplied by the ship oper­ emptied out In four days. ator, three copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ HoUdaya interfere utes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next The element that nobody counted port of caU. on was the arrival of the Moslem Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs holidays, which stretched out the at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer discharging to 19 days anyway. so requests It by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ However, on the days when work gregate thmre. went on, it did proceed smoothly, As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU, Seafarer T. W. King reported. The ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that' grain was pumped on the ground, the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of sacked up by native workmen and its mailing lists. then loaded In railway cars. -f 'Sea-Spray' -v. Topa Topa StiU Tops' In His Book Looking a mito sk^tical (photo at right), Seoforor T. W. King watches a notivo snake charmer do his stuff with a cobra on tho dock in'i Karachi. Below. Ray Bunch, DM (lefu, and Bill Hemple, OS, pose with one of -tho vocuum pumps brought over from US to expe­ dite dischorg^g. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), July 37— Chairman, S. Deyla; Secretary, E. McOarry. Chief cook incompetent. Repair list turned in. Few minor beefs—to be tajcen up with patrolman. Locker to be repaired. Vote of thanka to delegates and steward dgpt. except chief steward and chief- cook. Some disputed OT. Report accepted. Foc'sles to be painted. Letter to be written covering clearance of Milp MAIDEN CREEK (Witerman), July upon arrival. New delegate elected. . 39—Chairman, R. Mayeantsson; Sacra­ Insnfflclent ice for cold drinks. Dis­ tary, J. Bsllday. Minor repairs being cussion on rearranging men's room made. Injured brother on way hack for greater convenience. Request to US. Ship's fund, $11. To have raffle mora variety of ice cream. on heaters. Some disputed OT. Discussinn on brother's Injury and how DEL ORO (Miaa.), June S Chair­ he was left behind In Korea—^to be man, J. B v-tlar; Sacratary, H. Oardas. No penalty cargo—to ba taken up referred to patfohnan. with patrolman at payoff. Report on LOSMAR (Calmar), Aug. 3—Chair­ no shore leave at Island. Soma logs to be cancelled. Ship's fund $6.68. man, J. Faircioth; Secretary, W. Earth. 64 longshore hours disputed ot. S4V4 Reports accepted. New delegate regular hours disputed ot. Motion elected. Motion re; change of work­ that members be permitted to remain ' ing rules pertaining to cleaning of on vessel only one year. I.ocker to cargo holds In continental US. porta. ba built in passageway for bad IRENESTAR (Triton), Aug. S-«halrweather gear. Flowers sent to de­ ceased mother of brother. Fatrolman man, C Jennctte; Secretary, W. Deal. to see chief aitd 1st engineer about Beef re: eno crowmembcr with chief treatment of njen in engine room. mate—to be turned over to patrolman Electrician requests clarification ret —also about transportation rate, subshore leave. slstcnco pay and travel pay. Some disputed OT concerning longshore MICHAEL (Carras), Aug. 4—Chair­ work. Request special meeting with' man, A. Wilson; Sae'raiary, 8. Padgett. patrolman before payoff. See patrol­ Ship's fund. $9.09. Few hours disputed man about SIU feeding plan on ship: OT. New treasurer- elected. Need two also fresh fruit in foreign ports. mattresses. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE'tCitics ALCOA ROAMRR (Alcoa), July 37— Sarvice),'July 30—Chairman, R. Fink; Chairman, V. Alford; Sacratary, T. Sacratary, T. Ouarraro. Baker fired— Sanchai^ Two men missed ship—one justified. Do not use messroom as bar in hospital! one in Jail. Change brand room or flop house. Money owed to of milk. Order sufficient milk to last crew by missing pantryman sent to until NO voyage. Vote of. thanks to delegate. Vote of thanks to delegate steward dept. See what can be dona for job well done. Crew mess to eat tJlQUt ventilation. . after" crew is served. See patrolman for clarification on OS contract. Ice OCEANSTAR' (Triton), July SO— trays for crew mess. Use own cotA Chairman, J. Barrett; Sacratary, R. Morrisatta. New delegate elected. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Ship's fund, S16.2S. Some .disputed. OT. July 36—Chairman, T. Hill; Sacratary, All rooms to be songeed. Return eoffee V. Hopkins. Ship's fund. $23.17. Re­ cups to pantry. Place dirty dishes and pair list to be submitted. Reports ac­ silver in pantry sink. cepted. Motion capt. issue one day discharge for day's pay received In CUBORE (Marvan), July 34—Chair­ NY. Change brand of coffee. Washing man, J. Coniay; Sacratary, W Strick­ machltto to be repaired. To buy-Iron. land. Flowers sent to deceased father of member. One man missed ship. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime OverVents in passageways to be kept open seas), July 30—Chairman, B. Burton; for ventilation. Purchased some books sacratary, L. Thomas. Few minor and games. beefs. Galley fan needs new motorengineer will' Qraer same. Notify headDEL NORTE (Mist.), July 10—ChaliP. quartera—Insufficient drinking water man, J. Tucker; Secretary, H. Ellis. aboard In order to take on mora Movie projector to be purchased in caiKo. Suggestion to make evap­ NO.~Ship's fund, $198. Doctor's office, orated water for drinking purposes. door to ba fii^d to prevent slamming. Vote of thanks to steward dept., Donations for movies WIU be ae-< esFk^ially the cooks. ceptad. ALCOA RANDER (Aleaa), July 4— IBERVILLE (Waterman), July 14— Chairman, C. Crabtraa; Sacratary, J Chairmaiw A. Ortega; Secretary, P. Faircioth. Discussion on food. Sug­ eiaddan. Need more cigarettes for gestion steward get more 'variety of slop chest In Honolulu. Few liours lea cream and obtain watermelon and disputed OT. Discussion about - short­ grapes. Also mora chocolate syrup. age of some fpods at meal time. July 3S-i-Chairman, J. Stswsrt; SeeBequest coffeetlme sweets. Repair lists rotary, O. Annls. New detagata to be prepared by delegates. Discus­ elected. One man fired. Crew pantry' sion an left-over foods, meat^ eta, and.jnesshall to be cleaned at least once a month. Spray messhall while ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), July 17— In port to keep down files and bugst Chairman, A. Abramt; Sacratary,, H. place vinegar into, pepper saube bot­ Rfdgaway. Ship's fund, S44.iS0. W^- tles; .fresh fruit placed In pantry logmachine to be repaired. One man .during coast trip same as topsldei hospitalized in SJ. Motion to go an cups to. be. cetumed to pantryi leave recofSl next neg. comm. ''to be able safety lights on in cross-passsgeway to retire after so many years at sea for safety. Keep ice box closedi re­ regardless of disability. Report ae- pair washing machine. capted. Need new waMdng machine. PlaM catwalks on top of deck loads FAClFie EXI^LORER' (Compass), not on side. Proper atUre to be worn July 37—Chairman, J. McKrath; Sac­ in messhall. Keep vrashlng machine ratary, B. Rosangat. Repair list to be clean at all times. mhda out. Ship fumigated; fans or­ dered; desks te he sprayed. New dele­ WANO DISPATCHER (North AHsil- gate eleoted. Stewards will takr care tlc), July 3S-Chalrman, E. KliiEf Of locroation room, oagino dept. YrlU •aaretary, O. Van ilten. Donation to dpan laundry. sMp's fund to bo ho made next draw for ahip'a fund. atertod. •i L6G -By Seafarer 'Red' Fink -M '•-'i •••4 J- - c' •n I �St rMoieea •< SEAFARJSRS LOG Pennant Gang Keeps Things in Trim Aoffiut 2», l«5t More On Changes In Pehsien Plan T* fh* Edltort Durlnfi a recent meeting on the Chickasaw, I started a dis­ cussion on a pension plan based on actual aeatlme. My suggestion Is that a pension plan be set up entitling any member to a paid pension if he can show 20 years actual seatime on ships for which the SitJ funilshed crews. The member letters To The Editflir IBERVILLE RINGSIDER AT H-BLAST Pleased with the way things are going this trip, tho steward depart­ ment on the Alcoa Pennant gangs up for a photo. Pictured (kneel­ ing, front, l-r) H. Ridgeway, steward; W. Hamby, 2nd cook; E. Colon, saloon MM; (standing), T. Walston, crew MM; Mike LaFontaine, crew pantry; M. Howell, passenger utility; J. Cubano, salon pantry; (on hatch) Carlos Mojica, steward utility; J. Rioux, galley utility. At right, bosun F. A. Pehler keeps a watchful eye on W. T. Mathews, AB, as he maneuvers motorized wire-brush around deck. Both photos by W. R. Cameron, MCB. Seafarers aboard the SS Iberville who were up and about at the time had them­ selves quite a show when they hap­ pened to be a mere 600 miles from the scene of a hydrogen bomb test near Johnson Island pn July 31. The test involved the use of a hy­ SIU, A&G District drogen warhead in the missile pro­ BALTIMORE UlS B. Baltimore St. gram. Earl Sheppard. Asent IlAstern 7-4900 276 SUte St. Ship's reporter Paul B. Gladden BOSTON Sr., said A1 Ortega was on lookout James Slieehan. Axent Blchmond 2-0140 4202 Canal St. when the blast went off several HOUSTON Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3:4080 minutes before midnight while the 1419 Ryan St. ship was ^00 miles north of John­ LAKE CHARLES. La.. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-S744 son Island. MOBILE 1 Sooth Lawrence St. "The first flash was so brilliant Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1734 that he did not know how far away MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Phone 2196 the explosion Tom Gould. Agent NEW ORLEANS 823 BlenvlUe St. was," Gladden Llndsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 said. "He started NEW YORK 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 to pick up the NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. bow telephone, J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-9834 337 Market St. but decided he PHILADELPHIA S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 had better hunt PUERTA da TIERRA PR......101 Pelyro a hole. Sal CoUs. Agent Phone S-aSoo 430 Harrison St "The only SAN FRANCISCO M^y BrelthoH. Agent Douglas 2-3473 holes on the SAVANNAH 3 Aberconl St. Adams 3-1728 foc'sle head be­ B. B. McAuley. Agent Ortega .........SS03 1st Ave. ing the hawse SEATTLE Jeff GUlette. Agent Main 3-4334 pipes, and not much protection, he went down on the main deck and into the forepeak locker. Looking Moving? Notify out through a crack In the door SIU, Welfare he observed the rest of the display. Seafarers and SIU families "After several erupting balls of fire had climbed out of the first who apply for maternity, hos­ mushroom and the display was pital or surgical benefits from over. It was learned that some of the Welfare Plan are urged to the crew had heard over the radio keep the Union or the Wel­ of the test to take place on John-"^ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their son Island.'The explosion was so strong that applications are being proc­ it shook the city of Honolulu and essed. Although payments are caused considerable alarm there often made by return mall, changes of address (or Illegible until the situation was clarified. return addresses) delay - them The Iberville was en route to when checks or "baby bonds" the Hawaiian Islands at the time are returned. Those who are to pick up sugar for the East moving or plan to move aro Coast. Before that,, while one day advised to Immediately notify out of Korea on June 30, she had SIU headquarters or the Wel­ suffered a badly-dented propeller fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New and had to drydock in Japan for York, NY. repairs. i SIU HAU DIRECTORY S:' I':* '! jy :• • m r m-' kit .1 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 803 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....673 4tb Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS J Aleina. Deck W. HaU. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. 3. Volplan. Joint SUP HONOLULU c/o MM&P. Pier 8 PHORB 3-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif....810 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0928 SAN FRANCISCO 430 Harrison St. Douglas>8363 SEATTLE ...3803 1st' Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON ...BOS Marina Ava, Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 673 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 06163 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1218 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY..:-? 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 20 St. MAln 1-0147 RIVER ROUGE . .10228 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. Vlnewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO ..3»1 E.' 92nd St. Phone: Esses 8-2410 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.8. 128M HoUls St. Phone 36011 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM .406 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone:-8801 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EUplra 4-niO VICTORIA. BC......617M Cormorant St. moire 4931 VANCOUVEBs BG • o. .398 JHein St. Paelllo 3468 SYDNEY* N8 804 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILUE. Qaih«6........n^^^in^ THOROLD. Ontaido QUEBEC Quebeo SAINT JOHN NB 82 St. Da^ds St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Sault-au-Matelot Phone: 3-1360 177 Prince WUllam St.^ OX 26431 All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the toritcr. Names tviil be withjield upon request. would get this pension regard­ less of age or disability. A large majority of the Chick­ asaw crewmembers voiced their approval of this proposal, and said they ^ould like to see such a plan provided for in the future. I One brother pointed out that no one stood to benefit under this plan now because the Union was only 20 years old. But told, him—assuming that such a plan will be provided—a fund would have to be accumulated and the sooner this plan could be set up, the. better our chances of accumulating the necessary funds. 1 figure that the average member would have to go to sea approximately 30 years to ac­ cumulate 20 years" of actual seatlme and when one thinks of this It doesn't seem too un­ reasonable to suggest this plan. This plan, of course, Is not to be confused with our present disability plan. Thomas A. Bronn (Ed. note: Basic provisions on seatlme for the existing $150 monthly disability-pension ben­ efit are 12 years on ships of companies now under SIU contraot. If the time was spent on the ship before the company was contracted to the SIU, all the way back to 1934, it still counts toward the benefit. For full details on disability-pen­ sion eligibilty, see box on eligi­ bility requirements on page 15.) ir ^ X Want Bonus Or Air Conditioning To the Editor: This Is something that should he brought to the attention of all the membership. It arose at a ship's meeting aboard the Steel Voyager In Che Persian Gulf during the month of July. To us It Is one of the best mo­ tions we have heard. Tho motion was that all ships hot alr-condltloned that make Saudi Arabia and Persian Gulf porta during tha s u m m e r monthi should bo required to pay crewmembers a bonus of $5 per day for their Inconvmilence and discomfort due to the heat. There are a few reasons why this motion was brought forth. For one, our ventilation system doesn't work. For another, tha captain caught someone mess­ ing up the boat deck and after­ wards refused to allow the crew to sleep up there. The reefer boxes are also outlawed for us, as there Is cargo In number three and four holds. R. Hunt Ship's delegate ii i. ji ' : Offers Thanks For SJU Help To the Editor: I would like to have this ^ piece put In our paper.^Flrst of ; ,all, I want to thank our welfare| officials for the assistance they ]' gave me In helping me obtain my disability benefits. As always, the officials of our | Union were right there to help and no time was lost In approv­ ing my claim. I was permanent­ ly put In the boneyard on account of my heart, after I went through the Staten Island US Public Health hospital. Now with my disability from the SIU and the Social Security I hope I can enjoy things for a while. Thanks agaln~ to all the of­ ficials of our Union that I had the pleasure of meeting aboard ship and In the hall, and to all the Union brothers I sailed M'lth. Best of luck aiid good sailing to all. I hope to drop' In at the hall once In a while to see some of you. Adrian Guns 4 4 4 'SS Vincent Jlr.' ^Arrives in Port To the Editor: My husband sails with the SIU out of New Orleans and Is at present an ordinary seaman aboard the SS Josefina. Perhaps you could reprint the birth an­ nouncement for our new baby so that his frlentls could see it It reads this way: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Tividad Announce The Launching of their Newest Addition to the Family Fleet By the Birth of Vincent Aubrey Tividad, Jn On Tuesday, July 24, 1958 ~ Displacement: 8 lb. ox. Fuel: Milk Moisture-proof Hatch Covers Construction Cost a Military Secret By Authority of Married-Time Commission • Smooth Sailing Expected After Shakedown Cruise At New Orleans, La, Thank you In advance, and please send us a copy ol the SEAFARERS LOG, with my son's statistics. ^ Mrs. Yineent A. Tividad . �SEAFARER9 ifWiftW.MSt MARVMAR (Calmar), ^uly «— Chairman* J. Labann Saeratary, • RWdglla. OM hrothar iiijurad. hoavUaliaad Balbaa. Kaad mia& clwlaa. •cfaena for port holaa. Kay seat to KT. tod. 9tt.tr. Rapwrta gaaaptad. Jwiaatoeina and Niowara in Rack dept. aaad r%. paUlAi, eeawBltog, paUktlBg.. PhlBt or aougaa foc'alea. RRADRORD ISLAND (Cttla* Sarvfca), July' SI—Chairman, •. Phllllpi; Sacrotary, A Malanson. Deleiate gava aafety talk; also dlscoksed workings of Unlois pertaining to "B" and "C" earda. i ' SIASTAR (Trltan), Abff. S—Chair­ man, M, Bugawani Sacratary, C. Caudlll. Repair list to be made up. To sea Mtrolman about food stores and cof­ fee. Motion to concur with haadquartera organising drive. Vote of thanks to ataward dept. for azcallaat aarvlea and Job vary wall done. Diaenasion about mattress. Snggaatioa to ardor wind scoops. VALCHRM IHaraii), Jgn* SS—Chair.man, ML Drayi Sacratary, W. Nasta. fitalp'a fimd. SSP: Some dlspdted OT. Raqueat awning overhead' outside ' above galley. New delasate elected. Crewmembera to donate aSe to get TV aet rapaireC. Bblrta to be worn in meaahan. Place screens in all port holaa and fcaap aeraen doora closed while in port. Turn off TV at mtal hour. . July It—Chairman, T. Daly; Sacrafary, W. Nasta Repairs to be made. Ship's fund, S40.90. Some disputed OT. One member missed ship. Mesa'hall to be sougeed and painted. Make up repair lists and submit to delegate. Vote of thanks to baker. DEL SUjD (Delta), Aug.-S—Chairman, W. Perkins; Secretary, V. CBrlant. Crew to use crew gangway only not passenger gangway. Saloon steward left in Rio. Shlp'i fund, S9.87. MoVto fund, S212.46. One man hoq>ltallzed. one man logged. HoWes to be pur­ chased with fund. To show-movies every other night Instead of nightly. Get latest Information on pay raise. CS MIAMI (Cities Service), July 14— Chairman, J, Nash; Secretary, A. ' James. Pictures sent to LOG for pubUcation. Ship's fund, 3700 Yen. S3. Crew requests information on action taken regarding raise in wages. Re­ port accepted. Notify Union re; medi­ cal service and supplies. Report on air venta to he taken up with engi­ neer. . Do not take tales topside. STllL WORKIR (lalhMlan), May 4 —Chairman,-C Rvmv tactatary, J. Rarnai. Ship's fund, tMJt. Baaf rai • Sparks painting foc'da an own tima. To bo refenrad to patrbtanan. Soma disputed OT. Disenaalon rat alactrleian'doing welding an OT. Chief olactrieian refuses to teach Sad alectridan how to hook up welding out­ fit. Request elarificatian. Aug. S—Chairman, C. Rumai Sacra­ tary, L. Zwarilng. Repair list sub­ mitted. Ship's fund. g30.39. Soaaa dis­ puted OT. Repairs being made. Ong man logged. Two alaetriciang' beef to be referred to patrbbnaa. Diluted delayed sailing. Reports acceptedr Amer. Merchant Marina Library Assoc. contributions to ship treasurer. ' Suggestions to air beef before payoff. Washing machine on repair list. WM. H. CARRUTH (Pann Shipping), Aug. t—Chairman, J. Part) Sacratary, S. Butler. Radiogram and letter sent headquarters re hospttalluUcs in Poland of 3rd oook, also letter to his wife. Repairs being mada and mesa-, room chairs ordered. No hoots. Some disputed OT. Motion to investigate men missing ship, also personal con­ duct aboard ship. Motion to recom­ mend men mlsdng Ship be barred from Union. MUk in-Poland apoUcd on both occasloni ordered. SEAMAR (Calmer), Aug. S—Chair­ man, R. Laffbbn; Secretary, J. ilchcnbcrg. New delegate to be elected. Ship's fund. S300. Leteer read from headquarters about Mck AB. Crew thanks headquarte'rs for prompt ac­ tion. Good care to be taken of new washing machlna; tlmar to be ordered. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for flno food and service. PLORtOA STATE (Pence Cement Ce.), Aug. 11—Chairman, O, Lee; Sec­ retary, R. DeMartlne. Ship's fund, S20.43—report accepted. IMsputs pend­ ing concerning dismissal of oiler. Dis­ puted OT. New washing machlna to be Installed, 'Buggest head be more carefully cleaned. SS APOUNDRIA (Waterman), Aug. 10—Chairman, C. Hall; Secretary, J. Puller. Cheek with patrclman ea American money draws, radio mesCHARLES e. DUNAIP (Colonial). •age to headquarters, men being per­ Aug. S—Chairman, J. Piter; Secretary, mitted to miss ssillngs. and hbcf over W Walsh. New delegate elected. testing cluster lights. R and C men Three aUotments mailed by company. with over 80 days pay eft on Wast Men who fouled up will, be reported Coast. Bast coast B and C man to . to headquarters. Report accepted. return to area of sngagament as per • Request better grade washing powder - new ruling in LOG. One man loggsd. , hboird. New mattresses and pillows" Ship's fund, S1.78. Disputed OT. ' needed) also.. lava soap Instead of Shortage of soap and matches, also ; pumico soap now being Issued. Need milk. No bsefs. Thefts reported. new Washing machine. Vote of thanks Renew or repair crew's waAlng mato steward dept for Job well dona. AZALEA CITY (Pen AHentIc), Aug. •UZANHR (Bull), Aug. 11—Chair­ man, W. Ortis; Sacratary, J Pratts. No 17—Chairman, W. Ranks; Secretary, major beefs. Report accepted. Dis­ J. Austin. Bvarytblng OK. Two men cussion on food and general cleaning. took off In San Juan, Usputed OT. New delegate elected. Water to be PORT HOSKINS (CIttoa Sarvica), put on table during meals. Stsam to Aug. 3—Chairman, A. Reiarlo; Sacra­ be cut off aft for'hot watar. Suggest tary, C. MIddlaten. One man missed gattlng vralkway bosr^ Soution of •kip. Affidavits re: OS taken off In 80 cents per man to ship fund. y" It's Hot Whatever Name Yeu Call It One result of the coup in Iraq has been an announcement by the Iraqi government that as far as they are concerned, from now on the Persian Gulf will be known as the Gulf of Arabia. This has drawn a protest from the government of Iran which declared (bat-the Iraqi decision was not binding and must be considered an unfriendly, atti­ tude toward Iran. As far as Seafarers are con­ cerned, whether its Persian Or Arabian, it still Is one of the hottest spots on earth'with temperatiures often going well above the 100 degrc^ mark. ^ Some Seafarers may have their own names for the place," but they are not likely to get into an atlas. Personals And Notices Harold George Beleford Contact your wife at 235 W. 102 St., NY 25. NY. • -4 t , Tom Heeney SS Steel Apprentice Get in touch with Joe DiGeorge at SIU hall in New York for the money due you. t ^ t Frank Parsons It is urgent that you contact your former wife, Mrs. Barbara McKun, 42 Pine St., Laconia, NH. 3; 3^* 3^ John A. TonanI Walter Ammann wants you tO' get in touch with him at 816 S. Bond St., Baltimore 31, Md. - t t t Salvatore Sbrigllo Your wife Bita asks you to send money for the children to her new address, 18833 Rayen St., Northridge, Calif. 3i ^ t Harold W. Lawrence Contact your wife Doris regard­ ing some important papers to be signed. 4 t t .Pwejnffefii LOG Tom Hodney Get in touch with M. McLaugh­ lin, 38 White St., East Boston, Mass. 3> Si 3i ' George Mills - Contact James O'Neill, 15 Lib­ erty St., Poughkeepsie, NY. Keeping in Toaeh WITH SIU OlDTIMERS This year the SIU celebrates Its twentieth year of existehc'i^ but for retired Seafarer George Guy Gordano it marks the end of twenty years as a member of the SIU. ; Joining the Union in the^ year of its organization, 1938, Gordano can account Jor over a hundred ships he has sailed on since he started shipping in 1918 on the Great Lakes passenger ship, Frank E. Kirby^ During World War I he served on a variety of Navy vessels including a battleship, the USS Arkansas; an ammo ship, the USS Nitro; a copper-bottomed gun­ boat, the USS Galveston, and even a couple of submarines. He also managed to put a stint in with the US Engineering Department on s Mississippi stern wheeler, the SS Douglas. After the war, Gordano went ^ack to the Great Lakes passengers until he,-started to make the deep sea rung, shipping as an AB^and Oldiimer George G. Gor­ bosun on tankers, freighters and dano, wife Pauline, sons deep sea tugs. Gordano, who is 54 years old, Kery Lee and George Jr., lives at 3040 Music Street, New line up for family photo out­ Orleans, La. with his wife, Pauline, side home in New Orleans. two sons, George, Jr., and Kerry Absent is daughter, Sylvia Lee and a daughter, Sylvia Lynne. Lunne. Even though he has settled to the ease of the retired life, he remem­ bers vividly the rigors of seafaring. sea. The English and Germans In 1944, while aboard the John were always hospitable and Gor­ L. Sullivan, all hands were called dano especially "enjoyed their on during a heavy gale to lace the ways of joking about life in gen­ starboard foredeck with runners eral." With the SIU haU just a stone's and spring wires after the ship had cracked in a storm. Another time, throw away, the retired Seafarer while rounding Cape Horn on the has no trouble in keeping In touch Josiah PaNier during a storm, the with many of his old buddies. deck gang was called on to save LeRoy Clarke, port agent in Lake the deck load whiqh had broken Charles, D. Horn, C. Miller, W. R. Thompson, C. J. Stephens and loose. But the times Gordano hit the Charlie Kimball are Just a few of English and German ports more the Seafarers who keep him up to than made up for the hardships-at date. Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: — Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's sUmdard ell^billty requirement, can apply for and recelye the benefit. The seatime has to be lylth SlU-contracted companies. Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-yeaF seatime requirement plus .the Flan's standard eligibility pro- : vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. SIU BABY ARRIVALS 3^ 3^ 3^ All oj" the following SIU families have received a $200 SIU mater­ Walter Scott nity benefit. Paul Widener asks that you con­ Raul Aguilar Jr., born August 4, 14, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. tact him at 115 Wooley St., South­ Tilg deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the hampton, NY. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raul Gabriel Bonefont, New York City. Seafarers Welfare pirn. Aguilar, Brooklyn, NY. 3; t 3; Isaac Brown, born July 29, 1958, -• James C. Turner John L. Madden, 47: Brother Brazil, where hla death occured, to Seafarer and Mrs. Isaac Vega Katrina Fritz, born May 24,1958, Madden of Salem, Alabama, died but the place of burial is unknown. Get in touch with O. J. Esser, to Seafarer and Mrs. Floyd W. Brown, Playa Ponce, PR. on May 21, 1958, Brother Wedberg lived in Jackson­ Iowa National Mutual Insurance Willie Mldgette Jr., born June in New Orleans. ville, Florida. He is survived by a Co., Florida Branch Office, 1451 Fritz, Baltimore, Md. E. 4th Ave., Hialeah, Fla., or phone ' Tina Marie Murphy, born June 20, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. The cause "of brother, Walter F. Wedberg. 80-2042 regarding your claim. death was a ^ 16,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Car- Willie G. Mldgette, Lowland, NC. WilUam Roohell, 78: Brother stomach aliment. Vincent Tividad Jr., born July melo Murphy, New Orleans, La. Charles O. Lynsky He b e c a m e an Rochell died of a 22, 1958, to Seafarer and lifos. Victoria Durmo, born July 7, Vincent A. Tividad, New Orleans, SIU member' in malignant tumor Your mother asks you to get In 1958, to Seafver and Mrs. John La. 1943 and Satied Auguat L 1958, touch with her at home. Durmo. Bronx, NY, in the engine dein New Orleans, V ,4 4 4 Kathryn Wallace, born August partm^t. Broth­ La. He jdlned Seafarer and Mrs. John P. HayLawrence Hitchcock, bom July 12, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl er Ma d,d en is the Union at its ward of Little Falls, NY, wish to 13, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Co­ C. Wallace, La Marque, Tex. survived by a sister. Mrs. Esther organization in announce the bbUt of Barbara lumbus Hitchcock, Baltimore, Md. Antbtmy Ferrer, born July 10. M. Pajme, of Colombus, Georgia. 1938 and saUed Jane Hayward, on May 11, 1958. He was burled In the Salem Ceme­ in the steward Susan Rome, bora July 22, 1958, 1958, to Seafarer S. B. Ferrer, . 4 4 4_ . Gene Berger tery. department. Sur­ to Severer and Mrs. Calvin A. Bronx. NY. : Engine Dep't ^ viving is his sirt ' Rome, New Orleans, La. William Agnlar, born July 19, Write Mary Ann Picking, 2933 . tl^ahelg,j. Herr, 39: Brother Herr ter, AlicO De SUva of New Orleans. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Herman Mlelke Jr., born August Madera Ave., Oakland 19, Calif; died oh August 8, 1958, in Baltic- He was buried in the Holt Ceme­ 4, 1958 to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ Aguiar, Bronx, NY. more, Md., of a brain hemorrhage, tery, New Orleans. -4-44 man C. Mlelke, Baltimore, Md. Joel Thomas, born July 9, 1958, Robert Prideaux ^e is survived by his wife, Mildred » » John Flynn, gli Brother Flynn ,Tom Griffith would like you to DennlDr Nettles, born July 19, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph E. Aniui Herr, of Baltimore. Burial took place in the Oak Lawn Ceme- died on May 23, 1958 it the, Medl- mail his repaired watch to him at 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnny Thomas, Alameda, Calif. oal Center, jpraey City,-NJ. The 58 Elder Place, Potomac Heights, Nettles, Baltimore, Md. teipy, Baltim<»«.. H Michael 3. Hayes, born May 2, cause of death was eaneer. Brother Md. -3?• w 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Boland-I. Wedberg, A cere­ Flynn started sailing with the SIU 4 4 4 John Eftimiou, born May 9, L. Hayes Jr., Vancduver, Wash. , Edmund K. W. Eriksen bral hemorrage Was the cause of in 1957 iind was last aboard the 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nicho­ Jolm Howland, born May 23, Please write your wife, Betty, or las ^timipu, San Francisco, Calif. Brother WedbO!^'s death pn June Ocean Neva. He was interred, in 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. John 13i 1998, His body hR4 been re- tiie Mpnti^e, Cemete^, MontviUp, phone her at AD* ?:7444. Very R«f«elR ^oneftm^ born Ail|9>sl Upwhmd, Luther/lUe, M(|.^^ > Important. tv^fned to^ the . VS from Becife«- NJi irhere are no survivors. 7.;^ T.';jn i r • - •% •k �^ Tt.' SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATION AL UNION •ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT * AFL-CIO • Congress Boosts Old Age Benefit 1^ w. I i-v Gosy Spot For Rolaxatlon In 'Frisco WASHINGTON—A seven percent increase in Federal So­ cial Security benefits has been voted by Congress and is ex­ pected to be signed by the President. The-new pensions for retired workers would go into-f The SEAFARERS LOG is effect February now in the process of obtaining The increased benefits will full details of the new benefits be financed by higher payroll from the Federal Security taxes on employers and 75 million Agency. These details will be workers, starting January 1. Max­ presented in chart form in a imum tax levels will be increased future issue of the LOG for the on that date from $94.50 to $120 information of the membership. a year. In addition to Increasing deducted up to $4,800, or $400 benefits for 12 million workers month average earnings, and a hew now on .the retirement rolls, the categoiy of benefits is set up on bill sets up a new category which the $400 level. Therefore, as It now stands the will lead to still higher benefits for some workers retiring in the bill provides: A) A maximum of $110-for future. Up until now, benefits Newly-refurbished library al Sailors Union hall In San Francisco provides comfortable spot for reading were based on average monthly presently-retired single work­ and relaxation. SUP members, Seafarer* shipping from West Coast and men from other SIU affilK ers and future retirements at earnings up to a maximum of $350 otes utilize the facilities. At front table (I to rj are Tom Banich, Pete Nielsen and Ben Gagliasso, aH the old top figure of $350 a month or $4,200 a year, and pay­ SUP men, frying out the new captain's chairs and some of the 1,100 new volumes added tb the library roll taxes were deducted up to average monthly earnings. This collection. . is'an increase of $7.50 a month. that figure. For a man and wife in the Workers averaging more than $350 a month In earnings got no same bracket it goes up $11.20 a month to $174. For a widow credit toward retirement pay for their additional income as they and two children it goes up to • a top $232 monthly — a $32 did not pay taxes on any earnings increase. over the $4,200 figure. B) In the brand-new bracket Now though, the taxes will be of $400 monthly average earn­ ings the maximums will be $127 a month for a single HALIFAX—A showdown appears' to be In the'offing in the SlU-Canadian District's 14worker; $190.50 a month for a man and wife and $254.10 a month strike against the Canadian National Steamship company^ Troy Browning, Lakes month for a widow with two operator who is handling the ships on behalf of the new Cuban owners, has announced that children. he wiU attempt to get the — ^ For practical purposes, most since . the SlU strike began, demands to 20 percent, and the Seafarers will probably qualify oi ships out Of port in the face of July 4, 1951 company countered with a twothe $400 monthly average and bi an SIU picketline. The ships step 15 percent tajce-it-or-leave-it It had been expected then that entitled to the top figure for retire­ were sold to the Cuban interests the' company would attempt tq offer. This would have kept CNS ment. In combination with the SIU undier a Canadian government- sail the ship for Havana, although wages way below prevailing standf disability-pension, a single retired sponsored strikebreaking move. neither she nor any of the other ards, as they have been all aW^ There is still some time left for Seafarer would then be entitled to At week's end, the Canadian struck ships have had a going-over Rejection by the SIU of the com­ Seafarers who wish to be candi­ $277 a month, a married retired strikers had the full support of the in the shipyard since, being idled. pany's meager offering prompted dates in the forthcoming Union Seafarer to $340.50 monthly. world labor movement, including Like pother lahor groups. Local 1 CNS to transfer the ships to Trinaelections to nominate themselves. Payroll taxes will go up on the AFL-CIO, Canadian Congress of the Industrial Union of Marine dad in order to break the strike. The nominations period will wind January 1 from 214 to 214 percent of labour, the Internationid' and > Shipbuilding Workers has re­ However, worldwide labor solidar­ up as of midnight, September 12, on both workers and employers Transportworkers Federation and fused to handle the '«hoV' ships. ity forced the company to back for the 38 union posts which will and the taxable wage base will be the International Confederation of This month's sale of the CNS down when It was unable to obtain be open in the voting. Balloting increased from $4,200 to $4,800 a Free Trade Unions, and were ships, which have been operated scab crews anywhere. will get underway on November 1 year. The tax increase, which will awaiting further moves by the new Two planeloads of 100 men from by a Canadian government-owned amount to more than the Govern­ owners. and . dose December 31. Jamaica turned back in mid-flight subsidiary, was the latest in a The nominations procedure calls ment needs to cover the benefit series of sixikebreaking maneuvers and other seamen from England Report Steam Up for a candidate to nominate him­ increases,, has been enacted to •by the operators and the govern­ refused to bqard the ships on ar­ On Monday, news reports in­ ment self for any Union office simply by provide long-range stability for the to smash the SIU strike. rival in Canada when they learned dicated that some crewmembers Waterfront submitting proof of his three years' Social Security fund. observers have echoed of the SIU strike. Three of the saatune, four months of which has The final bill also provided for had gone aboard the Canadian the imion contention that the ships have been tied up here since to be in the current calendar year; a $197 million increase in Federal Cruiser, largest of the CNS ves­ bargain sale of the ships was engi­ the strike began. Five others have his two years' continuous Union public assikance grants - to the sels, and that steam was up. How­ neered ^prlmadly in retaliation for been anchored in Bedford Basin membership and US citizenship. states for the needy aged, blind, ever, this was presumably done by the union's determination not to since December, when they were Those seeking departmental posts disabled and dependent children. soab ship's officers, who"^ Have knuckle under. sliifted from Montreal manned must show seatime in that depart­ The increase, will raise Federal been maintained aboard the ships only by ship> officers, and water­ Opposition members of Parlia­ front workers here wouldn't tie ment. Candidates should remem­ contributions for the blind, aged ment have, sharply criticized the them to the dock. ber to specify the port and office and disabled from $60 to $64 or government for letting the CNS $65 a month, and for-a'dependent they are seeking. Unable to obtain crews, CNS fleet go foreign, particularly when chad to $30. transferred the ships back to After all nominations are in and sv-Jie of the Canadian bids came Payroll taxes will be increased have been deemed valid by a mem­ again at three year intervals until within $200,000 of the $2.8 million Canadian registry and put them-bership-elected credentials commit­ 1969. There will be an increase sale price and one, late by a few up for sale a short time ago. tee. the SEAFARERS LOG will to 3 percent in 1960, to 3V4 percent hours, topped the Cuban bid by publish a special supplement cbnr in 1963, to 4 percent in 1966 and $200,000; . taining photos- and statements of to 4^ percent in 1969; Experts SEATTLE-^Meetings with the The government's action was each candidate. All Seafarers who beUeve that by 1960 the present crews of all ships hitting this port . criticized because the are candidates are asked to submit deficit in the Social Security were held in order to inform them further actual moffey issue between the such statements" of not more than system wiU be wiped out and the of the new wage increase, Jeff GUc. SIU and th'e in company amounted 100 words, with a photograph. lette, port agent, reports. Need­ system will be in the black from to barely $24,000'yearly. Not even' The 38 offices open were listed then on. less to say, the news vvas well re­ taken into account, says the union, in the last issue of,, the SEAFAR­ ceived by all hands. is the Canadian loss in wages, ERS LOG. They are largely the Shipping for the two week period taxes and other Items as a result same as in the' previous election continued to be good and is a good of the "outright foreign sale. ' with the foliowihg exceptions: < If a crewmember quits while bet that it will continue that way. Crews Locked Out : Two assistant secretary-treasur­ a'^hip is in port,': delegates Two ships, the Mankato Victmy ers joint will be chosen as against (Victory Carriers) and the Alcoa The. SIU beef arose last year are^ 'asked to contact the ball three the previous time. , Partner (Alcoa), paid off and when CNS Id'cked out its seanien immediately for a replace­ The ports of Norfolk, Savannah signed on. Over a SO percent wage increase and Tampa will elect agents only. ment. Fast action on their part In transit were the Penmar and demand. At the t(me, ABs drew will keep ail jobs aboard ship The ports of Wilmington and at all times and elimi­ Losmac (Calmar), the Maiden $204 a month. When a govern­ Seattle will be on the ballot for filled nate the chance of the ship Creek and Afduhdria j (Waterman), ment conciliation board- recom­ the first time for the election of sailing shorthanded. the Ocean Jlv^lyn (Ocean Trans­ mended a ten. percent award, the •r.;.7 port agents. port) and the Orion Star (Oridnl. union membership scaled do^'Its Showdown Seen Near On Struck Canadran Ships Union Office Nominations End Sept 12 • • -•'4 V':"! Seattle tikes Gontract News Shorthanded? m 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 August 29, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PUSHES DRIVE FOR SS ATLANTIC FARM BILL SEEN SHIPPING BOOST US TO SPUR BUILDING OF ATOM SHIPS CURRAN MUM ON AMMI POLICY SS ATLANTIC HIRING OK’D, SIU PUSHES FOR PACTS RIGHTS NEW WAGE TERMS WIN APPROVAL IN ALL PORTS NMU’S ‘WRECK’ DRIVE FAILING LA. LABOR PLANS STORM MEMORIAL REVIVE TALK OF CONTROLS ON MARITIME BARGAINING AFL-CIO RULES AGAINST PACTS WITH OUSTED UNIONS NY SHIPPING STEADY; GAINS PLEASE CREWS ISTHMIAN ON NEW SERVICE TO FAR EAST T-H LAW CHANGES DEAD; WELFARE FUND BILL PASSES UNIONS OF AMERICA AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION ‘WRECK’ LAW BRINGS BACK SPEED-UP DAYS END ONASSIS QUIZ, TURN TO NIARCHOS BAUXITE STOCKPILE SEEN BOOSTING MOBILE SHIPPING NO CHANCE SEEN FOR POLAR ROUTE CONGRESS BOOSTS OLD AGE BENEFIT SHOWDOWN SEEN NEAR ON STRUCK CANADIAN SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/29/1958 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. XX, No. 18 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5d282f74252d184cf8b6c8e3a99b4c2e.PDF 3a7f933ab55f9fbf90a544ca725d2260 PDF Text Text SEAFARBRS^LOG I'ii m • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THiHAFARmS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND SULF DISTRICT •AFL-CIO • •11 SIU VACATION PAY •. •-i-il M '• • • .Story On Pago I * . l'- • • • y • Seafarers Hit Batista Scalibing :l Story On Page 2 m ;-5 .PK-'' s-.':\ •f AN EDlTORIALt AMMI: Maritime Menace Traditionally, the maritime industry is no stranger to trou­ ble. But aside from the normal quota of headaches maritime faces in terms of violent fluctuation in shipping, competition from runaways and the like, the industry has been hurting for some time because of the long history of bumbling and ineptne^ on the part of the American Merchant Marine Institute. There are a number of major areas in which the AMMI has (Continuedhn page 2) . Canada SIU Protests Strikebreaking Canadian SIU's protest against sale of struck Canadian National ships to Cuban government concern spread to New York and Baltimore this week. Demonstrator (above) in front of Cuban-flag isahia de Nipe participated in protest in New York while other Canadian District lines hit the Ciudad de Habana (former Canadian Challenger) in Baltimore. Highlight of protest took place yesterday as 100 demon(',6trators^picketed Cuban consulate and UN building in NY. (S'tory on Page 2.) �(<•:-r' TfTm stAMAknun tod BtvUmher 12, liM AN EDITORIAL: Hit Batista Scabbing V--: h-\ <u i""' |v; ijr" • ?'' Bm:'' ' ; • - r • -.he;:..'-;" (Continued from page 1) failed the industry, the most unfortunate being that in .the face of past failure, it is persisting on its destructive course. What's Twrong ivith AMMI? Here are a few df the ills it ' The sale of strikebound Canadian National steamships to an agency of the Cuhan govern­ has perpetrated on the industry: ment has resulted in the spread of tho dispute to US ports. The SIU Canadian District has struck hack with protest demonstrations in front of Cuhan-flag vessels in US ports and a mass • Cutthroat infl|ghting to get subsidy preferdhce. protest of 100 seamen in front-f For years the AM3MI has been a pawn in the hSnds of a few of the Cuban consulate in-New fat cats, among them US Lines. Its label and officers have York and the United Nations Jbeen used by this company and others like it to secure the building. lion's Bhare of Government assistance and to rig matters to their Carrying signs labeling advantage even if such arrangements were harmful to the rest of the Cuba's President Fulgencio Industry. A flagrant example was the AMMI's successful lobbying for Batista as a "fink" and an "Inter­ a 65 peraent eonstmctlon subsidy for a new US Lines passenger ship national strikebreaker" tha Can­ while the rest of the industry gets along with 40 to 45 percent aid or adian demonstraton denounced the Cuban government's action in no assistance at all. Companies not favored with subsidy aid have taking the struck Canadian Chal­ to flght alone every step of the way against the fat cats to get such lenger out of Halifax. The ship, assistance from the Government. renamed the Ciudad de Habana, Is now In Baltimore's Maryland • Mensber companies have no voice ui policy-making. ilrydock. It is a notorious fact in the industry that the dues-paying members The orderly demonstration by of AMMI have no meeting forum, no ballot box and no outlet to voice the Canadian District included their dissents from AMMI policy. Policy decision are imposed on a four former crewmembers of Ca-y take-lt-or-leave-it basis by the AMMI leadership, which, in turn, gets nadian National ships who were its instructions from the tight clique of fat cats beaded by US Lines. flown in for the occasion. They The*latter company employs the AMMI as one of its branch lobbies were Mike Houlihan, AB, ex-Ca­ for exerting pressure on legislative and administrative decisions lA nadian Constructor: Lewis EngelWashington. man, FOW, ex-Canadian Conquer­ Tbere is no liasion between companies and no comnidn or; Bill Zinuck, oiler, and Rich­ policy. ' ard Johnstone, donkeyman, ex-Ca­ nadian Cruiser. It follows from the above that with the AMMI the private preserve of US Lines, with no exchange of,views, there is a complete lack of Pistol-Toting Guards coordination on major issues, with companies left to pull every which Passerby gefs leoftel from demonstraior ouilining reasons for pro­ Canadian Seafarers reported that way on their own. The result is a mad scramble for preference. test in front of the Cuban-flag vessel, Bahia de Nipe. Cuban seamen who were flown to • Tbe AMMI leadersbip supports runaway shipping. Halifax to man the ship at first carried signs denouncing .Batista's uted by the demonstrators. Many rebelled at being cast in the role scabbing The. action of the AMMI president in • devoting his energies to »the of strikebreakers. They threw SIU -men.on the striking Canadian recalled the time that white-capped defense of runaway shipping is a total betrayal , of the interests of SeMarers had' participatedin the tools over the side and announced American-flag operators whom the AMMI s}ipposedly represents. Here they would not sail the ship. As Other Cuban-flag Ships are being Wall Street strike. There was con­ again, the objectives of US Lines and that company's desire to attract siderable interest in the dummy a result, the Canadians said, pistol- tied up as they come into Ameri­ effigy flgure representing the en­ the support of major oil companies, have been pushed into the fore­ < toting guards from the Cuban can, ports. front to the detriment of other American-flag companies. The AMMI'a The demonstrations in front of slavement of seamen resulting action in this area reflects the total lack of independence on the part armed forces compelled the Cuban from Batista's strikebreaking. seamen to go to work under the the Cuban consulate on Madison of the nominal leadersbip of the institute. Avenue and the United Nations Newspaper and television cam­ gun. eramen were out in force, and mo­ were highlighted by a mock fu­ • It resorts to foolhardy and archaic tactics on labor issues. When the vessel got to Baltimore neral with a coffln carried by the tion pictures of the demonstration The AMMI's ill-advised venture into company unionism, designed It was met by a protest line. At pickets bearing the sign "Batista! appeared on many T'V stations last to upset long-established and stable patterns of collective bargaining, last word, a large number of the You Killed Canadian Seamen's night. Cuban seamen had quit the ship. Jobs." A staffed efflgy of a work­ The beef with Canadian National was an opeu hiVltatioii to anarchy and chaos in the shipping Industry. One steamship company—US Lines—unilaterally imposed a prepos­ Here in New York, longshore­ ing seaman in chains guarded by got under way on July 4, 195f, terous and dangerous pattern of company unionism on the rest of tha men and teamsters refused to cress mode Cuban tommy-gun toters when the Canadian District struck industry. ,: If there was amy competence in the AMMI leadership, if it the protest line established in front bore the legend-"This is the Sea­ the eight-ship fleet in a straight­ was mot rubber stamp of 4US Lines that it happens to be, but was away contract dispute. The crews repreaOnibitive of the Cuban-flag ship Bahia de man Batista wants." of the feeiings of the industry, that leadership would Nipe of the Vacuba Line. Demon­ Passersby on Madison Avenue had received total postwar wage hove, told US Lines thai ^e 'institute eonid net go along with Its strators handed out leaflets to pas- and in front of the UH indicated Increases of only 17V& cents an strikfe^breaking plans. Not having done so, and having brought the sersby explaining the beef and keen interest in the leaflet distrib(Continued on page 11) Industry to»the brink, the leaders of AMMI can scarcely expect US maritime unions to regard them as "good-faith" trustworthy opposite numbers at the bargaining table, &d the AMMi persisted in ibis adventure, it would have crippled many smaller companies and,involved the industry in a long, costly , Healthy shipping cpnditions for holders of class A seniority in the SIU, plus the shrink­ struggle which it could not \i^. Perhaps it would not be surprising age of the class A group from deaths, retirements and withdrawals from the industry have re­ to find that AMMI leaders would welcome-such a development as sulted in a decision by the Seafarers Appeals Board to modify class A seniority reqifirements. favoring the narrow circle of ship operators whom they actually repre­ sent. . The Appeals Board acted im-' der authority given it by a where It would not have been afolr -~..by all seamen with ratings '<above Tbe AMMI leadersbip bas been partisan witb respect to seaman, wiper, or messman, unions. ( recent change in the SIU con­ to meet the. needs of SlU-con- / 'orfitnary who have shipped -regularly, up to tract with the operators. tracted companies. As has been December 31, 1954, with one or At the recent American Legion convention, the AMMI president of the companies listed* in Ap­ The amendment to the seniority reported in the SEAFARERS LOG more pendix A, since before January 1, made a snide remark to the effect that "some of our union leaders" hiring rules opens up the class A in recent months, increasing num­ 1952, subject, however, to. Rule O. are "unable or unwilling" to understand the need of subsidy assistance On and after September 1, 1958, group to Seafarers who started bers of class B and class. C men Class A seniority rating sluil) also for US ships. His reference to the SIU (for this Union was obviously sailing with the SIU in years after have been taking SIU jobs because be possessed by all seamen who the target) 'was a defeasive reaction to justify AMMI's policy on re­ have shipped regularly Mth one or 1951. of the small numbers of class A . more of the companies listed in Ap­ stricting subsidies to a handful of favorities. If he in at all familiar with pendix A, either The new rules makes the follow­ men on the beach in many ports. maritime, the AMMI president knows that the SIU and affiliated uniona (1) up to December 31. 1955. In addition to the changes in ing men eligible for class A: since before January 1. 1953 or in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department understand the need (S> up to December 31, lB5d. the class A category, the Appeals for subsidies very well; in fact, have been on record for giving subsldiep since before January 1, 1954 sub• Seafarers Who started with Board amended the rules for class however. to^Rule 9. to the entire industry on a broader and more eqnitabie basis. ithe. SIU before January; 1, 1953, B men. Until now, any man having A lect. Class B seniority rating diall be The partisanship of the AMMI leaders and advisors bas also been (in other words, some Um*! in iggg 90 days in two successive calendar assessed by all seamen vriw have ship­ or earlier) and who have shipped years could advance from class C ped regularly up to qecembtr 31. 1954, shown., in their efforts to torture and twist the shape of long-^standing with one or more of the companies listed collective bargaining units to the advantage, of their favorites. with SIU companies in 1953, 1954 to class B. Appendix A, since beforo January 1, requirement con­ in and 1955 for at least 90 days a year. tinues, but in addition a Seafarer 1955, and who do not have a Class A seniority rating, subject, however, to • Tbe AMMI leadership gnd AMMI pdvisors are strangera Rule 9. On and after Septcmbw 1, o tbe marituue industry. • Seafarers who started with the can also obtain class B status by 1958, Class C personnel WHO possess a SIU before January 1, 1954, (in satisfactorily completing a course certiflcate of satisfactory completion of Much of the present sorry situation in AMMI can be traced to the the Andrew Furuseth TTahiinr School other words, liome time in 1953 or at the Andrew Furuseth Training course and who, after obtaining' such a practice of handing over direction of the institute to political ap­ earlier) and who have shipped School and then serving 60 days on certificate of satisfactory completion, pointees and public relations gimmick men out of Washington, rather have completed 60 days of sea service with SIU companies in 1954, 1955 an SlU-contracted ship. with any of the Canwanles set forth in than seasoned shipping men. Having no base in the industry, the solo ACTION #33 4; and 1956 for at least 90 days a Appendix A, shaU bp ontiUed to a Class interest of these imported strategists is to perpetuate themselves by Tha laaOuran APPMII Baard acting B seniority rating.- ^ year. t (b) Rule 9, paragraph A is amended to doing the bidding of the big lines. Hence their reliance on stunts and and pursuant to. the collective The original requirement called under, bargaining agreement between the Vn- read as.foUows: schemes instead of a constructive program, designed to aid all ship­ "Uniess otherwise specifically «nMd vwioua emidoyera. h«reby takes for "A" men to have started in im Uaed thereto by those Rules, all owners. the foUowtng actions: 1950. Two years ago, this was W) The flrst two paragraphs of Rule those who posMss a Class B senior­ Under snob conditions, responsible sections of the industry and of ity rating sliaU be entiaed to a changed to 1951 and It is now 1 B. are amended to .feed as foUows: Buuritims Isbsr sahsqt stasd by while these disiutesraie ihe Class A senioritv ratiag eight <S) advanced again. "A Class A senltTfity rstteg, the years after they commenced to Nilp American merchant marine. There must bii a responsible management bl|^> diaU be possessed by aU Mgidarly with the companiea set "OMdously,'with the passage^ of ttaUecuMd PwiuuiMl wlio have group dedicated exclusively to the needs of American-flag shipping, fortn in AppendU 'A,' provided they years, retention of the origlqal ep to December maintain their Class B seniority rat­ In which all shipping companies have a voice in deciding policy. Tho SI. 1084. witb one or more of the ing without break." 1950 string ^te would have re­ Mmpuilee listed In Appendix A. (c) Rule 3 J Is deleted from' the Ship- AMMI obviously has demonstrated Its incapacity for this type of lead­ sulted in a j^izibkege of the class atace twfm Jannary J. ISSt. On and gw Abies and Rule 3 K la rededgnated ership.' The maritime union, whose members are dependent on tho aftw <>etober 1. ISBS, « Claw A A seniority to the point aentertty taUng Aatt be DatMb'^mbef 'e-l ThdUdtryj cahnpt phi^lt this incapacity to go unchallenged. • * 511/ Seniority Rules Amended il:; AMMI: Maritime Menace �SEAFARBRS , lOG Wtvtt<mhmv It, 19SS Par* Thre* Boost Vacation Pay To $360 A $360 annual Tacatlon pay rate, involvingr a $100 increase over the old scale, has been established for Seafarers effective as of September 1. The new scale will be paid on all seatime worked by a Seafarer after that date. The $360 benefit level-^' time and still collect on a propor­ benefit no matter how many ships was made possible by the tionate basis. The only limitation they sailed. It started making 30 cents per man per day in the Plan is that discharges payments at a $140 annual rate should not be more than one year in 1952. There have been several increase in vacation contri­ old. in annual benefits since butions that the Union The SIU Plan was the first in the increases then, to $176 in 1954, $244 in 1955, won from SlU-contracted industry to provide for vacation $260 in 1956 and now to $360, the operators. The contribution playments by the operators into largest increase since the Plan increase was part of the set­ a common kitty so that men could was established. tlement on major money items that was reached iast month. Subsequently, Union and em­ ployer trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Plan voted to set the new benefit level at $369. One Month's Pay For practical purposes, the $360 annual benefit is equivalent to one SAVANNAH—^The focal point for still another xmsuccess.month's base wages for crcwmembers employed in the ratings of ful raid by the National Maritime Union, the former SS Na­ ' Six man rank ond file credentials committee checks SIU nominees' AB, quartermaster; watertender, tional Freedom', resumed sailing imder the SIU banner last papers. They are (I to r) G. Principe, P. Morinelli, O. W. oiler, fireman-watertender and week as the SS Valiant Free--^"" Emanuel, S. L McCormick, W. C. Brown and chairman P. Patrick firemen. In effect then, the new bareboated her out To another vacation scale means a cash bene­ dom. company. Manned by Seafarers until fit equivalent of one month's va­ Under'a bareboat agreement, the cation for one year's work, one- the end of 1954 when she went charterer furnishes the crew. As a half month's vacation for six Liberian, the ex-National Freedom result, under the existing SIU con­ was targeted for an NMU raid last months aboard ship and one-quar­ ter month's vacation for every May when her owners got Federal tract with Martis Steamship, which Maritime Board permission to also operates the John B. Kulukunthree months time. Under the SIU Vacation Plan, bring her back under the US flag. dis, the ship crewed out of the SIU Seafarers have the option of col­ The NMU tactics kept the ship hall here. Seafarers went to Charleston to take the ship out, NEW YORK—A six-man rank-and-file credentials commit­ lecting vacation money as soon as bottled up In a Charleston ship­ and she is now enroute to India they have accumulated 90 days' yard, where she was being sur­ tee, consisting of two men from the deck, engine and steward discharges. Or, if they wish, they veyed and refitted, until her own- with a load of grain and a new departments, was elected by the membership In headquarters can accumulate more days of sea-' era. National Shipping and Trading, name. The developments surrounding at the last regular' meeting,| the return of the National Freedom Bill Hall, assistant secretaryto US registry and the bui>. aquent treasurer reported. NMU raiding attempt parallel the This committee is now reviewing case of the ex-Rion, which occurred aU of the applications of members at about the same tiiuc. n that who have nominated themselves as situation, NMU also tried to move candidates in the coming Union in when the SlU-contracted own­ elections and wiU certify those ers, Actium Steamship, sold her to who have fulfilled all of the con­ a newly-formed shipping firm. stitutional requirements heeded to Mack Klosty, Inc. hold office in the SIU. The one SIU Filed Charges month nominating period, whieh An arrangement between Klosty opened August 12th, closes as of and the NMU resulted in the re­ midnight tonight, September 12th. placement of the existing SIU crew . A subsequent edition of the SEA­ with a predominantly-NMU crew, FARERS LOG will carry a special despite the wishes of SIU crewsupplement containing photo­ members to remain aboard. The graphs and statements of each of result was that the SIU filed the certified- candidates discrimination charges against Shipping for this port. Hall said, Klosty, while SIU pickets pro­ while slightly under the prior tested the manning of the ship. period's High of 285, was still con­ Idled in a Hoboken shipyard as sidered good. These totals, he the SS Maurice George at the time, noted, do not reflect the true the former Rion was sold a short shipping picture for class A men time later to World Carriers, an in this port since out of the total SlU-contracted operator, which of 270 jobs shipped during the bareboated her out to another SIU period, more than 60 of them were company. The ship was renamed filled by class 0 cards. the Pacific Carrier and soon after Taking this into consideration, Group of SS Atlantic crewmembers relax in steward department messhall on ship's last stopover in was crewed by Seafarers and sailed he said, it would appear that many New York. Seafarer Marion Payne (center) catches up on National Labor Relations Board decision for Europe. Class A and B men are either in favor of SIU. At left are-Seafarers Allen Friend and S. Bernstein. The wind-up in both cases was on vacation now or are waiting for that the NMU merely exposed its a particular run or ship. Representatives of the SIU and American Banner Lines reached agreement last week eagerness to snatch SIU jobs, since There were 26 vessels paying off on an interim contract setting forth company recognition of SIU bargaining rights and basic both ships have now returned in this port during the past period. working conditions for unlicensed personnel on the tourist liner SS Atlantic. imder the SIU banner. They were the Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa The accord came a day be­ Puritan, Alcoa Pennant-(Alcoa); Frances, Suzanne (Bull); Steel Ap­ fore the Atlantic arrived back gional dir^ector stated: "It does not maiden sailing in June, the NMU prentice, Steel Recorder (Isth- in New York from her fifth appear that further proceedings pulled most of its men off the ship. Sept. 12, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 19 main); Bienville, Fairland, Gate­ voyage to Europe. Working on are warranted inasmuch as there It thus exposed its objective as way, Beauregard (Pan-Atlantic); a quick turnaround schedule, the is insufficient evidence to substan­ harassment of the new operation, Seatrain Georgia, Seatrain New SIU crew got the Banner Line tiate the charge. I am, therefore, rather than a beef over porkchops York, Seatrain Louisiana, Seatrain vessel out again the next day, refusing to issue complaint in this and jobs for its membership. The same harassment tactic, as Savannah (Seatrain); Robin Hood, Saturday, September 6, with the matter." PAUL HALU Secretary-Treasurer reported in the LOG two months . Few NMU Applicants newly-established conditions al­ Robin Trent, Robin Gray (Robin); HDIBERT BEtANO. Editor. BERNABO SEA­ ago in the case of the ex-SS Rion, Characteristically, the NMU had Atlantis (Petrol Shipping); Ames ready in effect. MAN, Art BdUof. HERMAN APIHUH. 1BWIN also accomplished nothing follow­ SPIVACK, Ah MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, HER­ filed its charges of SlU-coippany Meanwhile, apparently still un­ Victory (Victory Carriers); Jean MAN MAKLER, Staff Writers. Bnx MOODT, jLaFitte, Iberville (Waterman) and able to concoct any proof to sub­ collusion last May even before ing an abortive NMU raiding at­ Gulf Area Representative. stantiate its flimsy Taft-Hartley Banner Line started hiring a crew. tempt involving the former SIUthe Orion Comet (Colonial), ; Pages 12, 14 i Signing on during the last two charges against the SIU and the Moreover, despite^he large num­ maidied National Freedom. (See Letters adjoining story.) Editorials Page ll ber of Jobs up for competition, the company, the National Maritime weeks were the Alcoa Polaris,. Appeal Pending Dollars Worth Page 7 Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa Pennant Union called on the general coun­ NMU Indicated the Insincerity-of Pending the final outcome of the Labor Roundup ...... i... Page 6 (Alcoa); Steel Apprentice (Isth­ sel of the National Labor Rela­ its charges over the hiring in mian); Charles Dunaif (Colonial); tions Board in Washington for Mobile when it failed to muster NMU appeal to the labor board's SIU Shipping ........... Page 4 biweekly er the needquartere Robin Hood, Robin Gray (Robin), more time to file a petition of re­ anywhere near the number of . men general counsel,^ the Atlantic, urst Publithed the Seafareri International Union, At­ tourist-class liner under the Ameri­ of the Fairland and the Beauregard view. It now has until October 13 to match the open berths. lantic « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Brooklyn II NY. Tel. HYaelnth As a result, a large majority of can flag, is now luider . the SIU Avenue. ' Among the in-transit vessels to file its appeal of the decision 9-etoa. second class postage paid were the Val Chem (Heron); Steel by the NLRB's New York regional the 500 qualified Seafarers who banner. Negotiations for a formal at the Post Office in Brooklyn, NY, under ttio Act of Auf. M. itia. SIU contract covering all aspects Worker (Isthmian), Michael (Car- director throwing out the charges were on hand secured, jobs. The 12B of the passenger ship operation are SiU margin was further widened for lack of any evidence. rasl and the CS Baltimore (Cities continuing. theAUantiC'i Service). . In a niUjjgiO^ Aosust 2l, V»>:r9r when, on the,eye -kii /^\I •i r'A I Raid Fails, Ship Crewed By SIU HQ Credentials Group Checking On Candidates Agree On Interim Banner Pact 'il SEAFARERS LOG - -(iis •' '^<v| �ffTvU |3^'' II' pI)"'' li,: I SEAtARERS Labor Day Means $ To Mobile Men IOC ScVtemWr lJE. l9St SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO OOARD From August 20 Through September 2, 1958 (Editor's note; Under the new reporting system for SIU shlp- Baltimore, Houston and San Francisco maintained the status quo. This MOBILE—Labor Day had a doutilt meaning for the membership In plng. the summaries below give the complete pictiire in each de­ maintained the good shipping, for the first two and the relative quiet thin port, Cal Tanner, port agent partment by seniority class, Job group and port, tneludlng Uie num­ for the Golden Gate area. Among the ports that declined, MobUe was noted. For while it represented a ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers comlnr Into pert to the only one with a substantial drop. day dedicated to the working man. register can pick their spots by checking the "registered on the The totals by seniority classes varied only slightly. Class A men ac­ It also meant the start of the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals fw their department.) counted for 63 percent of all jobs dispatched this thne, compared to monetary terms of the new SIU SIU shipping this period fell oif a bit more from the year­ 64 percent in the previous period. Class B was the same, at 26 percent, contract. The Alcoa-Corsair was and Class C men picked up the 'slight difference. the first vessel in this port to sign long high set a month ago, with most of the decline evident on under the agreement and ail in the steward department. The total number of jobs shipped Overall, the port totals of men on the beach remained the best In­ hands were well satisfied with their was 1,020, while registration rose slightly to 1,138. As a result, the dicator of the shipping picture and its potential for men already reg­ figures for men registered on the beach at the end of the period also istered or just coming Into port Boston, Philadelphia, Savannah, Tam­ new wage scales. pa, Lake CHiarles, Wilmington and Seattle reported 100 or less men on showed a small increase. The Alabama State docks, the beach In all departments—^Philadelphia was high with 88. All of The actual numerical differences since the previous report were 36 opened two years ago, are finally these except Boston and Philadelphia had less than 50 top seniority operating in the black. Unfortu­ more men registered and 63 less shipped, leaving 89 more men regis­ (class A) men on the hand in all departments. Seattle was high with 43, tered on the beach. The variation in these totals is accounted for pri­ nately, the increased revenue comes marily by routine re-registrations, retirements, deaths and hospital Ibe following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New' foreign shipping interests. from Yeili: Always'good . . . Fhlladelifiiia: Fair . . . BalUmore: Good . . . Tanner reported. The dock grain cases. elevator was largely responsible However, three ports were able to show improved shipping and three Norfolk: Slow ... Savannah: Slow .. . Tampa: Fair ... Mobile: Should for the increase with more than 15 others stayed the same as before. Philadelphia, New Orleans and Seat­ be better . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake (jharles: Fair . . . Houstont foreign grain Ships being serviced tle reported a rise which, in the case of Philadelphia, was considerable. 'Good ... Wilmington: Fair .. . San Francisco: Quiet... Seattle: Fair. there during the last six weeks. However it is hoped that more VS-fiag ships will take advantage of these new modern facilities and boost shipping for the port. Ammo Dump fmproved Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Regldend On The Beach On the brighter side, the Govern­ CLASS A CLASS C CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A . CLASS M ment has started face-lifting opera­ GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP tions on the old Theodore ammu­ Port 3 1 3 1 3 13 1 2 8 1 2 3 ABC _AU _1^2 2 2 3 12 2 nition depot for the stock-piling Boston 1 7 1 1 2 2 9 18" 4 1 — 2 4 a of Government bauxite. Several New York 14 34 22 2 — 6 73 19 9 8 10 51 12 2 8 9 98 102 164 62 3 22 26 hundred acres are going to be Philadelphia .... 4 11 3 2 9 2 3 1 9 17 6 — 1 35 2 1 42 12 17 4 6 1 — 12 3 2 36 9 9 15 29 9 7 7 paved with shell and gravel in or­ Baltimore 1 — 53 39 111 20 7 24 43 — 6 4 — 2 3 2 7 — 2 — 4 8 6 4 1 11 17 9 der to allow the dump trucks to Norfolk — 2 2 — 5 8 3 3; 4 1 _ 1 1 — 2 — 1 1 .bring the bauxite from Mobile to Savannah — — _ 3 3, — — 2 — 1 1 10 4 Theodore. The SIU hall here is Tampa _ 3 6 11 4 7 3 3 15 26 "37 12 5 — 1 2 2 5 4 waiting for word from contracted MobUe — — 4 New Orleans ... 8 17 6 3 6 35 46 41 6 16 19 9 5 11 1 10 11 4 companies as to the number of Lake Charles ... 2 _ 4 3 3 2 3 6 3 — 4 2 3 6 16 3 5 vessels they will use to bring the Houston 9 6 10 7 18 6 a 43 27 21 '6 — 8 32 31 12 a 12 12 8 1 million and a half tons of bauxite Wilmington .... 2 6 1 — 3 3 . 2 3 1 1 — 1 2 11 4 9 1 1 6 1 2 1 — Into the port. This could supply San Francisco .. 1 17 2 — 6 1 12: 12 4 ,5 1 1 3 2 2 24 — . 1 7 6 a large number of jobs for the men Seattle 2l[ 11 3 7 1! — 6 3 3 10 13 • 6 1- 3 4 1 4 4 on the beach here. Alcoa, as a major operator in this trade, expected to put a number of ships on the run. The membership attending the Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach last regular meeting in this port CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C . CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B voted down a proposal to limit the GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP time a man may ship on any one Port 3 1 1 2 3 1 3 1 3 1 C AU 1 2 2 2 2 2 A B 3 1 2 2 8 vessel. It was pointed out during Boston __ 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 11 1 5 2 the discussion that this one of the New York 39 7 1 18 21 7 10 38 10 8 5 i 7 98 57 175 20 9 25 1 5 58 83 32 24 privileges of having an J5IU book, Philadelphia ... 1 5 — 3 2 33 1 7 _ 1 15 2 2 24 5 4 1 4 18 1 2 1 and that shipping for the area had Baltimore ...... 9 32 8 1 8 12 5 23 7 2 7 1 2 1 35 15 4 54 16 87 11 1 23 27 been such that it would not be Norfolk ........ 1 — .... 3 S . 2 7 1 1 3 .1 8 3 6 6 — 5 22 1 11 8 — — — necessary to limit a man's time on Savannah ...... 1 .1 . 2 4 1 5 1 3 1 9 1 — ' —« Tampa 2 1 1 pne ship. 4 — 1 4 9 __ 2 — 1 — • 2 ~2 "f ; — 4 6 15 2 — 7 2 2 2' 4 5 — 1 14 20 52 4 4 2 1 9 Shipping for the port had Mobile 22 7 2 7 4 1 32 11 45 18 3 1 11 1 42 5 4 6 8 slowed somewhat over the last New Orleans.... 3 26 —5 — _ 2 7 8 9 2 4 2 1 1 1 9 3 5 period. Tanner reported, with only Lake Charles.... 2 ' — . — 27 14 — .... 3 • 18 6 — 7 3 5 20 2 10 4 41 6 21 2 1 5 7 a few men getting off their vessels Houston « — Wilmington .... 2 8 — 1 3 2 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 9 2 13 1 1 2 2 when they called into-the area. San Francisco... 4 3 2 — 18 -Y —. 3 4 7 6 26 1 .- 8 2 6 4 There were nine vessels paying Seattle — 7 — 1 6 2 1 — 2 2 1 7 3 3 1 8 1 4 13 1 12 — 2 9 B off during the period, three sign­ ing on and two in-transits. The outlook for the coming period is not too good as there are only 11 vessels'scheduled to call at the Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered Registered Shipped Registered On The Beach jwrt. DECK DEPARTMENT ItC-,. 14-" I?' Ife: p. It- 'i -.i_ ENGINE DEPARTMENT .W?- |3 • Ir I is'l W/' If"-' W: |V:';,, m STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston ......... New York PhUadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Savannah ...... Tampa Mobile New Orleans.... Lake Charles.... Hoirston ....... Wilmington .... San Francisco... Seattle 'W' ife:' TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD 4'; IK; •- lie SJi GRAND TOTAL CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 1 _ 5 2 19 8 26 1 1 11 3 3 8 4 9 6 18 2 10 3 2 1 1 11 8 1 2 1 __ 1 4 4 1 7 3 10 6 10 4 25 8 1 3 1 2 1 1 8 4 7 4 3 9 1 2 2 2 2 5 7 1 1 3 1 2 . 7 i "i Registered Registered CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 12 3 1 2 2 67 185 58 8 42 ^ 63 176 32 6 69 51 75 41 114 12 14 75 195 402 204 26 125 186 801 • CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 1 13 1 8 2 15 2 16 ._ 2 — ' — 3 _ 1 4 5 1 3 26 7 _ __ . 4 3 7 8 __ 1 — 2 1 4 3 1 — n Shipped CIASS A CLASS B GROUP 3 2 1 6 1 — 2 1 "2 .i..' 't —__ I _ — 1 CLASS C GROUP 2 8 1 _ — 1 31 11 11 S — — 1 — 8 11 ... _ 2 •3 — ' — ' M _ 3 11 7 2 .... —• a— 11 -r— 2 —mm 3 7 — 1 •— Shipped^ CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP GBOUP 8 12 8 12 17 54 72 161 49 9 31 142 38 a 62 34 56 19 80 9 159 322 167 26 14 151 SHIPPED CLASS A B C 1 1 14 7 53 25 9 1 29 15 3 2 8 — — 4 8 — 8 10 36 11 7 2 __ 4 18 11 — 2 — 1 7 .. 8 __ 8 4 1 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP AU 1 3 1 2 2 8 2 11 4 2 ^ 1 6 74 10& 46 133 9 » 28 35 10 1 — 4 47 52 13 28 6 83 5 8 6 1 8 1 12 — 4 1 2 1 7 8 9 2 T 2 13 85 12 81 — 18 _ 54 28 8 49 •v. 1 18 6 8 1 .— 8 29 10 7 8 4 4 3 5 •8 2 8 — 1 To 17 1 12 13 6 1 5 "i i - "T GROUP 2 8 81 11 35 21 56 643 261 111 11020 738 1121 463 62 — 8 6 .... 1 t Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GBOUP A B C All 12 3 17 282 80 20 I 382 296 515 127 15 211 104 25 I 340 135 506 46 24 155 77 66 1 298 307 100 290 1 2 1 2322 1 GROUP _2 a 27 91 124 16 115 98 19 17 141 228 862 648 �September 1«, ISSt SEAFARERS tOC "From 1926 to 19431 really had a tough time sailing on non­ union and poor union ships." retired Seafarer Vladslavis Kelpess recalls. The first date was the year he started sailing on a Latvian sailing ship, 1943,"^ which he was the bosun when the year he joined the SIU, on she docked in NY. During the seventeen years Almost immediately, he was K( between,, Kelpess shuttled all over |ht world on every kind of vessel under foreign flag. In 1938, with Europe on the brink of war and the Baltic Sea heavUy mined, he was flown to Holland by the Lat­ vian Shipping Company to man one their ships. From then on he Shipped out of England, holding down all of the engine ratings on Greek, Swedish, Norwegian and Canadian ships. In February of 1943, Kelpess 11Kelpess Ually made it to the US, leaving the Swedish ship BME Boosts Benefits For Engineers The Brotherhood of Marine Engineers has obtained sweeping Improvements in the BME welfare plan which will provide expanded coverage for engineers, their wives and children and their dependent parents. The new schedule increases hos­ pital benefits for engineers and dependents from $100 to $150; raises benefits for doctors' visits to the same level; increases death benefits to $3,500 from the old $3,000 figure and makes dependent parents of unmarried engineers eligible for family coverage. The $150 hospital coverage goes for actual hospital expenses each time an engineer, his wife or de^ pendent child is an in-patient in a hospital. Surgical expenses and visits to the hospital are also covered by the BME plan on the same levels as before. •The doctors' visits benefit in­ volves office calls by engineers or family members or calls at the engineer's home at a maximum of $5 per visit, and up to $20 for specialist calls. Eye care and chiro­ practic treatment are also covered. Eligibility under the BME plan is one day's work in the past 90 days and 90 days in the. previous calendar year. Page Hrp See US Tramps Hard-Hit Under Forced Lay-Up Plan A worW-wide trampship operators' plan to keep Liberty ships idle until the end of the current shipping slump could have important repercussions on SlU-contracted companies. The plan calls for the tramps to set up a pool aid pay owners to keep their tonnage idle until charter rates go up to a more 4^ of "transfer-backs" of Liberty carriers for the foreigners' shars lucrative level. In effect, the plan would be tonnage because of cargoes avail­ of US Government cargo. Practically all US-flag tramp of major benefit to the operators able under the "50-50". law. The assigned by the War Shipping Ad­ of new bulk tonnage under run­ US tramp fleet had shrunk to such operations consist of World War ministration to an SUP-manned away ships at the expense of a low point that it was easier for II Liberty and Victory ships, so vessel heading for Omaha Beach to American-flag shipping which, in a tramp to get American-flag that American-flag shipping would assist in the Normandy invasion. the tramp category, consists main­ "50-50" cargo than compete with be the most severely affected by In May of that year, Kelpess be­ ly of Libertys and Victorys. the many hundreds of foreign bulk such a proposal. came an SIU member while con­ The result would be to put many tinuing to sail as AB, bosun and US-flag ships out of business and carpenter. to give runaway ships a profitable His experiences on foreign ships market in the form of higher rates made him acutely aware of the for-carriage of "50-50" bulk cargo importance of a strong union in such as farm surplus. maritime, and consequently, Kel­ The proposal is being circulated pess was active in the SIU as an Manuel Kulukimdis, who is organizer as well as in other phases by president of the Greek Shipown­ of Union activity. WASHINGTON—^Under a law recently signed by President It was smooth sailing for him ers New York Committee and who Eisenhower, Seafarers who were drafted into the armed forcea has an interest in a number of SIUuntil early in 1956. He was aboard the MontebeUo Hills on the Per­ contracted tramp vessels. It would or those who joined up under the abbreviated six-months tour sian Gulf-Far East run, when he consist of two parts: An annual of duty and who have been-^ was stricken by a heart attack payment to Liberty ship owners in discharged, will be eligible for plo3rment agencies and hot tha which has kept him from return­ the vicinity of $22,500 a year if unemployment compensation Veterans Administration, and tha ing to seafaring life. He retired in they keep their ships in lay-up, and while waiting to ship out. The stricter state rules of eligibility August, 1956 and since then, has a bonus of around $95,000 to Liber­ new benefit will go Into effett the apply to other unemployed work­ ers, will apply to veterans. This been receiving the $150 monthly ty operators' who sell the vessels last week of October. means that a veteran must accept disability-pension from the SIU for scrapping. While patterned after the "52About 500 Libertys and similar 20 Club" used after World War II a suitable job if one is available, Welfare Plan. Kelpess lives Just a subway stop World "War II ships would be and Korea, under which discharged including those listed with the away from New, York SIU head­ affected by the proposals, but only servicemen could receive $20 a state agency. However, Seafarers are remind­ a small percentage of these are week for 52 weeks, the new law quarters at 217 - 42nd St. He is especially happy with visits still under the American flag. The will extend jobless unemployment ed that many states, including New from Ike Isaak, who was steward US tramp fleet has been decimated compensation for the first time to York, have ruled that a shoresida on the MontebeUo Hills when he by transfers to runaway flags "peacetime" servicemen. However, job of the same nature or title' as that one aboard ship is not con­ was stricken, since it was he who since 1954. the benefit will vary in amount and sidered a suitable job for a seaman However, in recent months, duration as set by individual state Kelpess credits with saving his waiting to ship out in that rating. I there have been a growing number laws. life. The amount of compensation Until now, former servicemen, paid to a veteran wili be determin­ except for those who served in ed by his military pay before dis­ Eligibility requirements for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pen­ the last World War or in Korea, charge and his various service al­ sion consiiit of the following; had to establish a civilian job rec­ lowances. , In New York, there­ Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, ord before being eligible for un­ fore, it is possible for a discharged who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility employment compensation. That veteran to be eligible for benefits requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime is no longer necessary. has to be with SlU-contracted companies. equal to the state's maximum un­ Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year The new act differs from the employment payment of $45 a week seatime requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro­ World War II law in that it will! for $39 weeks, provided he was in vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit be administered by state unem- a high pay bracket in the service. Jobless $ For Peacetime Vets Starts in October Health Center 'Open House' "Family day" every Thurs­ day at the SIU medical center in Brooklyn has long shown its usefulness to Seafarers and their families who use the modem SIU Welfare Plan facility. At far left, technician checks eyes of John McHale, Jr., 3. Meanwhile, Seafarer Sou Shek brings his family in for check-up. Seated with doc­ tor is Harrming. 10, while dad, Mrs. Shek, James,' 5, and May Ling, look on. Below, techni­ cian takes blood sample from Harrming. At far left, doctor takes blood pressure reading on Mrs. Rose Salaziar. OufporfCaUs Help In 5F SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping for this port has been on the slow Bide as there were no vessels pay­ ing off or signing on during the period. However 28 men were shipped as replacements on the seven in-transit vessels which - were in port for servicing, and a . number of others were sent to outports which were low on rated inen.. The in-transit vessels were the Madaket, Choctaw, Falrport (Wa'terman)); the Calmar, Yorkmar /<Calmar; Steel Architect (Isthmi­ an) and the Alcoa Partner (Alcoa). - 'I': �fe'r p(/' m Sr'-- • SEAFARERS Pace fix Hogan's 3rd Generation LOG Use Only One Mali Address September U, 195t. Interim Report By NLRB Examiner Issued On ACS Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies doe from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether ^ey An intermediate report has been issued by National Labor have a proper mailing address Relations Board trial examiner Thomas Wilson in the Ameri­ on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out can Coal Shipping case, on the basis of charges filed against • ^ that reports received from sev­ the company by the SIU. .Briefly, the trial examiner been operated by the company. eral operators show checks have The NLRB examiner dismissed been mailed to one address held that the contract ACS had while a beef on the same score signed with the National Maritime 324 individual claims Of dlscrimina-: Is sent from another, thus cre­ Union was vklld on one ship—the tion against the company. He in­ ating much difficulty In keeping SS Coal Miner—and that it was a dicated that the intervention of "technical- violation" with respect District 50 of the United Mine accounts straight. to all the other ships that had Workers was responsible for the whole situation that had developed in ACS. In addition, the examiner was highly critical of the action of-the company in signing an agreement with District 50 for licensed offlcers. He declared that the decision A walkout by 9,000 members of work" law, while verbally agree­ to deal with District 50 "amounted the Steelworkers Union at Tlmken ing to accept the pattern set up almost to an act of genius in fo­ Roller Bearing Co. In Ohio., over for the Industry, was actually try­ menting labor strife ... If it had pension rights has entered its ing to break the union by forcing not been for the agreement with sixth week. The union set up a walkout in a period of recession. District 50, this whole mtxed-up picket lines In protest of the com­ Under the Industry pattern, work­ mess would probably have been pany's refusal to grant vested pen­ ers who are furloughed and not straightened out amicably be­ sion rights to employees of at recalled after reaching the-mini­ tween the parties." least 15 years of service who have mum seniority level are entitled to The NMU had supported District Larry F. Hogon, former SIU wiper and now a Novy man, proudly been laid off and not recalled In reduced pension benefits tipon re­ 50's contract covering the licensed shows off Lawrence, Jr., grandson of Seafarer Lowrence P. Hogan, two years. The union charged tirement. officers on ACS ships as a legit­ a veteran of the American Coal beef. Mrs. Hogan, child's grand­ that Timken, one of the state's 4^ » » imate agreement despite protests leading supporters of a "right-tomother, lends helping hand. Representatives of the Motor- by AFL-CIO mates and engineers men's Benevolent Association and unions and by AFL-CIO headquar­ the Transport Workers Union have ters. District 50, an affiliate of tho reached an agreement making the UMW, is also a p^rt-owner of tha Motormen a division of the TWU. company. Under the agreement the MBA, The NLRB examiner's decision Is A guide to assist in interpretation of New York State's new law barring job disCriminawhich claims to represent 2,600 of not final. It must now go to tha 'tion because of age has just been issued by the State Commission Against Discrimination New York City's 8,100 subway Board in Washington. At the sama Similar bans are already in effect against job bias due to race, color or nationality motormen, wiU become a division time, prior to the Board's consid­ Veteran Seafarers are advised^ of the 'TWU's Local 100 and wiU eration of Examiner Wilson's re­ to note the rulings as ihey is past the maximum entrance age the Job. The fact that he may accept the cuirent contract be­ port, each party has 20 days in: may apply to themselves, and specifie'd in the plan. The com­ only qualify for reduced benefits tween the TWU and the NY City which to file exceptions in the form to notify the SIU of any problems mission says In such cases, where o];,none at all upon reaching the Transit Authority. 'The pact calls of briefs, imless additional time is an applicant meets the other plan's compulsory retirement age for the reorganization of the local granted for this purpose by tba that arise. Effective July 1, 1958, the law qualifications, he has a right to cannot be the basis for barring him. to allow the MBA a greater voice Board. on motormen's problems. It will As far as American Coal Is con­ puts the burden of pfoof on the also provide simlliar division sta­ cerned, the decision is academic employer that the rejection of a tus for other groups of transit as of the moment. The only dry ' Job applicant was not based pri­ workers which are regarded as cargo ship the'company owns, tha marily on age, unless it can be qualified on the basis of their Coal Miner, has. been laid up for shown that age is a bona fide fac­ skills, training or classification. more than seven weeks in Staten tor in job performance. The The agreement, reached under the Island. It had previously been In rules also cover discrimination supervision of AFL-CIO President the grain trade; Another American because of age by employment George Meany, was designed to Coal ship, the recently-purchased agencies, labor organizations or avoid any possibility of a repeti­ tanker Conoco Lake Charles, was in the Issuing of a license which tion-of last December's strike by last reported in the oil trade. may effect a person''s jbb chances. A report on the meaning of tha the MBA which tied up the city's The ban refers primaflly to job subway service. ^. examiner's finding will appear In bias against "over-age" persons, the next Issue of the LOG. Mean­ as in cases where an applicant 4^ » 4^ must be under 35, or between 25 while, SIU attorneys are prepar­ In a. drive to prevent fires In ing appropriate papers for presen­ and 35, or where a job order only small shops and factories which tation to the Board before final specifies the a "young man" or have taken a number of lives in decision is rendered. "young woman" is wanted. These the past, New York Local 1 of the qualifications are considered un­ Pocketbook and Novelty Workers lawful unless age Is a bona fide union has elected 1,000 fire ward­ factor in the performance qf the ens from Its membership to carry job, or in selecting applicants for out an extensive fire prevention an apprentice training program or program. The program is aimed in complying with other statutes, at eliminating fire hazards and at such as laws regulating the. em­ training union members to deal ployment of minors and women. with emergency fire situations. Exams Lawful The action arose out of the disasPre-employment physical examlBrotherhood of Marine Engi­ terous March 19 fire In lower nations to determine if an indi­ HE tima to gat your an­ Manhattan factory which claimed neers president, Ray McKay, la set vidual meets certain .minimum to be reelected without opposition nual check-up at the SIU 25 lives. physical standards are lawful, pro­ in balloting for union office which Health Center is right after 4^ » vided these standards are reason­ starts October 1. A rank and file you come ashore. That ably necessary for the performance The Plumbers and Pipefitters credentials committee aliso re­ way, In case the axamlnaof the joh and are uniformly ap­ Union has reached an agreement ported to the BME headquarters tion shows you need treat­ plied to all applicants for the Job. setting the pattern for wage In­ meeting on September 9 that nlna ment, all your health needs An employer's policy of term­ creases for plumbers In the con­ other candidates in addition to inating the employment of every tan be taken care of be­ struction Industry and providing McKay have qualified for seven' worker reaching the age of 60 is for a, revised hiring procedure. open spots. fore you ship out again. • also subject to challenge unless The new minimum wage scales will Acting Treasurer Leon Berlage Don't wait until just before the boss can substantiate his cover some 150,000 workers em­ is also unpposed In his first bid you ship. Do it now/ . claim that a worker over 60 canhot ployed by 26 of the nation's larg­ for election as treasurer, as are perform the work involved or the est construction firms. Journey­ Business Manager Gordon Spen­ work is very highly specialized. men plumbers and pipefitters will cer, running for the post of "VJceFOT practical purposes then, a received Increases from $2.75 to President-business manager In man's physical condition, not his $2.90 an hour and foremen from Philadelphia. age, is the crucial issue in deter­ $3 to $3.15. These rates will not Paul H. Isham and incumbent mining the employment of older apply to the New York area or John W.. Regan are contesting for men. In this respect, th6 laws any other local contract providing the office of vice-president-busi­ against discrimination conform for scales In excess of these min- ness manager In San Francisco, iVith the SlU policy of assuring Imums. In New York a Joumey- and five candidates are competing emplojment to Seafarers irrespec­ mao pluiiiber receives $4.25 an for file three spots on the ipiloa'i tive of age who are fit for duty. hour, plus 13 percept of his hourly board of trustees. The rules also apply to cases wage rate and 10 cents an hour Voting will continue" until N<H where a job applicant seeks a job for fringe benefits. He also re­ vember 31 with new officers takf qqyered by ,a retirement, plan ;With ceives, $3 a day fqr fegnjrl^, bene- Ing their posts as of January 1, a compulsory retirement age. and ; 1959 for a four year ternv • Age No Job Barrier In NY t-" i !»-. fe- BME Head Unopposed In Voting It's Time T for Y^ur Check-Up fe'^. y,-:••-• m-'ir-, - I IS?::-- �^piember 12; IftSt SeAFAKtRS Pace Serea' LOJG Hi WD Wins Trailership Vofe YOUR DOIM'S WORTH ',fi i •h Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Living Costs Going Down? You'll find your living costs leveling off and even dropping slightly this fall as food, especially meat, gets a little cheaper. But the com­ bination of inflation and unemployment already has done its idamage to wage-earners. In all, there's been a shrinkage of about four per cent in the aver­ age worker's buying power the past year. The most serious situatioq is in mortgage foreclosures, which have been running 19 per cent ahead of the same period in 1957, and 36 per cent ahead of 1956. In contrast, business corporations not dnly have checked their 1957 profit decline, but actually made more money in the second quarter of 1958 than in the first, the First National City Bank of New York reports. Stockholders have barely felt the recession. Dividend payments during the first half year were down less than one per cent from a ye-r ago, the Commerce Department reports. Even in the midst of record-high prices, knowing shoppers can find good buys. Here are this department's recommendations for September's outstanding values: Corduroys for children's school clothes are selling at lowest prices in recent years because the fashion pendulum has swung away from them for the moment . Even men's and women's corduroy slacks, skirts and jackets are jr^sonably priced this year. • Dacron-eotton boy'^^rtifarts for school at around the $3 mark are a big labor-saver because they resist soil, need little or no ironing, and don't w^ar out as fast as plain cotton. Preferred blend is 65 per cent Dacron, 35 cotton. . Resin-treated and polished cotton biousea for girls are available for as little as $1.50-$2 this year, and similarly resist soil and need little ironing. , . , . . Four-in-one reversible skirt, selling at around 211, is a popular and versatile style for women this year. Poultry is the standout food buy this month. Supplies of broilers and fryers are about 20 per cent more than a year ago, with prices lower. Here are tips on these and other September buying opportunities. SCHOOL CLOTHES: In comparing values in corduroys, note that some trousers are made of durable, warm twelve-ounce corduroy, others are only eight-ounce. Look for weight and good construction details as double woven knees, rather than decorative or style details, as full self-belt instead of half, which adds, a half-dollar to the price. In buying' flannels and other wool clothing for children, note that those With ten to fifteen per ceiit nylon are stronger than all-wool and better resist wear on cuffs, hems, and sleeves. Wool with Orion is even a little stronger than the wool-nylon blend. But the advan­ tage is. small compared to the much higher price of Orion-wool garments. Another useful development in children's clothes is flannel-lined denims and twills with water-repellent finish. The finish is the socalled "durable" type, which means it isnt really durable but will last through a number of washings. . . One of the most annoying and costly problems in children's and men's wear are tee shirts, updershirts,'and knit baby garments that stretch out of shape when laundered. Research by the US Agriculture Department's Institute of Home Economics finds that sometimes knit fabrics are stretched and pulled as they are manufactured. The norm­ ally round knit loops are pulled long and thin. When washed the tiny loops return to their normal round shape and the garment be­ comes shorter and wyiei'. To avoid fabrics manufactured cheaply so the loops are stretched out of shape, the researchers suggest you look for shirts with firm .even knitting, and avoid^abrics that have thin spots. You can easily see the shape of the loops with a magnifying glass, if you're deter­ mined enough to take jone shopping with you. tiut even without a glass, if you stretch a fabric a little when you shop, and hold it over a contrasting background, you'll be able to see the shape of the loops. The shape is easier to see on the wrong side of some fabrics. The more round the loops, the more likely the Imit garment will re­ tain its shape. Nearly all tee shirts can be expected to shrink, but a superior one shrinks less than five per cent, and a good one between five and ten, and they shrink evenly, the researchers found. Some of the inferior shirts shrank as much as 35 per cent in length in these tests. If you use a tumble dryer, you'^can expect additional shrinkage of knit garments, and should buy the next larger size. In buying children's jeans, note that an Ohio survey found over half the mothers reporting difficulty getting a good fit, especially in the popular, slim-hipped western style. Don't depend on age size. Gov­ ernment experts warn. Sizes of different manufacturers may vary in waist, in seam and length. Incidentally, the mothers found jeans one of the most durable garments. Girls outgrew them while boys wore them out, but in most cases did get eight months or more wear. FOOD: Pork is getting a little cheaper, but will still be rdatively expensive in early Autunm, as will beef. It's time to switch to pnedium-size eggs, how a better value per pound than large. Besides broilers, another food bargain is the biggest peach crop in eleven years. Exploit it by putting up frozen peach Jam. This uncooked Jam can be stored in a refrigerator for several months. You can get recipes for uncooked jams by writing the Office of Information, US Agriculr tiire Department, Washington 25, DC. Also look for cut prices this,|^qnth on canned and frbzen vegetables as stofbs clear Shelves'for the 1958 pack. ^ • 1 , • W I ' mtrn. ^ Victory smiles wreath faces of crew of MV New York and SlU organizers following SlU-HIWD elec­ tion win in Philadelphia. Around table (I to r) are Charlie Mosior, Norfolk SlU patrolman; Rudolph Salter, Justin Ball, ABs; Dennis Belleville, oiler; Gordon Spencer, BME Philadelphia agent; Henry Hampton, engineer; Leonard Goodwin, OS; John Hetzel, SlU patrolman; Alvin Lewis, AS; Ray Gates, SlU organizer. PHILADELPHIA—The SlU-affiliated Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division was victorious here in a National Labor Relations Board election aboard the MV Ifew York, a converted LST in the coastwise service. The New York operates as a roll-on, roll-off ves­ sel between Camden, New Jersey, and Norfolk, Virgina; carrying up to 50 large truck vans. Owned by Van-Ship, Inc., a New York concern, the vessel is the first roll-on ship in the coastwise trade. Only one vote was cast against the HIWD in the NLRB voting. SlUf representatives are now seeking an agreement patterned after the contract with the Willis fleet, which also runs in the coast­ wise service out of this port. Bait. Gives Voting BALTIMORE—Seafarers attend­ ing the regular meeting here were again reminded to make sure they and their families register in time for the state elections this fall. In order to facilitate registration, a notice has been placed on the bulletin board in the hall giving all of the particulars on how and where to register. Shipping has been slow and registration high for the last two weeks in this port. There are now four Ore Line vessels, three Calar ships and the Steel Rover tied up in this port, and it is anybody's gpess as to when they are coming out. The ships paying off during the period were the Jean, Emilia, Dorothy, Mae (Bull); Steel Rover, Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Oceanstar (Dolphin); Santore, Cubore, Feltore (Marven); Ocean Deborah (Ocean Trans ); Royal Oak (Cities Service) and the Bethcoaster (Calmai;). Signing on were the Oceanstar, Santore, Oecan Deborah, Feltore and the Council drove (Cities Service). In transit were the Bethcoaster, Seamar (Calmar); Steel Recorder (Isthmian); Alcoa Puri­ tan, Alcoa Ruuitef, Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa); Valiant Freedom (Martis); Oremar (Marven); Edith (Bull); Robin Trent (Robin) and the Jefferson .tyictpry Carriers). ' Mates By-Pass AMMI, Sign 31 Freight Lines With the American Merchant Marine Institute thus far re­ fusing to approve a new agreement for licensed deck officers, the Masters, Mates and Pilots are signing with individual steamship operators .on the*basis of a pact reached with a over the fact that some steamship committee of Atlantic and companies were no longer willing Gulf Steamship companies. The committee, chaired by Max Harrison, who represents a num­ ber of ship operators, had reached agreement with the mates union on a'contract package that includes pension, vacation and welfare benefits, plus a number of signifi­ cant changes in contract rules. •At last report pome 31 steamship companies operating approximate­ ly 100 ships had signed the pact. Among major companies signing were Alcoa, Waterman and Mis­ sissippi. Negotiations are now in progress with other companies in­ cluding Isbrandtsen, Isthmian, Victory Carriers, Calmar and others including Collier compa­ nies. Ralph Casey, president of the AMMI, assailed the union for ne­ gotiating independently with the operators, instead of doing busi­ ness first with his institute. In maritime circles, the AMMI pitch was seen as reflecting concern to follow the AMMI blindly on labor relations, particularly since the fiasco of an ^MMI-engineered attempt to scab on the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association The major contract changes ob­ tained by the mates included the package of pension, vacation and welfare benefits similar to that won by the engineers and other improvements such as grievance boards in all ports to handle con­ tract grievances; 72 hours' notice before layoff and establishment of a - list of penalty cargoes for which premium pay .would be due. ' In addition, the union won the right to ship all reliefs through the union halls, and set up reliefs beginning at 4 P.M. SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS Seafarers who have struggled with the complications of the long form tax return simply because they earned over $5,000 a year can breath easier now thanks to a new ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. The Service said that any taxpayer earning up to $10,000 a year can"now use the short form. For practical purposes, it means that most wage earners will be fil­ ing the short form return unless they have unusually heavy medical expenses and other deductions, or if they have more than $200 in income from diviaends, bank in­ terest or other ^sources not sub­ ject to the withholding tax. One reason for extending the use of the short form is .that it can be processed by computinjf equipment. Since anybody using the form Is not claiming any un­ usual deductions, the extensions of the limit to $10,000 will mean speediw handling of returns and of tax rebates where they are caUed lor. SlU membership meeN ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SlU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SlU meetings will be: September 17 October I October 15 October 29 $S,000-Pliis Earners Get Short Form J .'I VI •il ••''-if '•M :Vri" �Tag* Eight SB4FARBRS ANTINOUS (Walarman), Aut. S4— ' Chairman, B. Partar; Sacratary, J. Malonay. No losa—no major beefs. To cbange snip's library. Improve­ ment needed In cooking dept. Thanks to dept. delegates for cooperatioB*. Repair list to be made up. Ship's fund *28. Some disputed OT. Report on P&O and Tomllnson Victories re­ ceived. Reports accepted. Steam lines Is deck engineer work not bosun's. Beef on 3rd assistant hardtiming members of engine dept.—to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward dept. V- 'r •• ii- i ALMAR (Calmar), Aug. 34—Chair­ man, J. McPhaul; Secrelary,. C. Raw^ lings. Ship's fund *42.02.. Report ac­ cepted. IRENESTAR (Triton), Aug. 24 — Chairman, C. Jannatta; Secretary, H. W'- • b4V Borne disputed OT. Ship to be sougeed —very dirty. Bad Ice obtained In Karachi. See hq about filthy condition Ot ship. Ship needs iumigatlon. New delegate elected. Discussion oh - cap­ tain violating promise to put out only US money on draws. Meat very poor quality. All steak meat gone. Dis­ cussion about company not forward­ ing mall. InsuHlclent supply of lava soap, matches 4Ad washing powder when leaving States. No disinfectant aboard. *EA GARDEN (Peninsular), Aug. I —Chairman, G. Emlllu Secretary, J. Cobb. Retain copy -of previous ship's minutes. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), July 34—Chairman, F. Ammons; Secretary, J. Denies. Discussion on old repair list. Engineer had slight sprain of ankle. Safety delegates elected. Beer Issued to crew. No OT beefs. New delegate elected. Tanks to be pumped—^washorater bad. Obtain list of working rules for steward dept. re: food serving, coffee, etc. Crewmembers to wear shirts and pants in pan­ try and messhall. All to observe safety rules. Do., not sit on outside rails. Keep gangway clean. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Aug. 10— Chairman, VV. Harris; Secy, J. Hannen. Repair list turned in. Two men logged. Few hours disputed ot. Re­ quest beef of fireman be taken up at payoff. Cheek on man being logged and fined. See about jury toilet aft. Keep washing machine clean. ft- Hufchlns. Need new washing machine and galley range. Hqlegate elected. Letter from hq rgad. Less noise in passageways: radios to be tuned low. Foc'sles to be sougeed: decks to be repaired. Repair list to be mailed. S-r,. YAKA (Waterman), Aug. 17—Chair­ man, N. Geno; Secretary, F. Johnson. Two men missed ship: two men logged.' Some disputed OT. Check on engine room water fountain. Repair list to be turned over to ship's dele­ gate. NEVA WEST (Bloemfleld),>Aus, 3— Chairman, J. Rawlins; Secretary, W. Gels. Ship being cleaned and painted. Keep doors closed In port. Screen doors to be put up In galley and messhall. Recreation room to be fixed up. Keep messhall clean. Vote of thanks to delegate. Camera purchased from fund. Pictures to be mailed to LOG. Delayed sailing disputed. New delegate elected. Resolution to assist qualified members In securing credit for purchasing a home. List of slop chest prices to be posted. Vote • of thanks to steward dept. for job well done and fine food. ^•; •'.-r- OCEAN EVA (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 3—Chairman, J. Burchlnal; Sec­ retary, T. Brlghtwell. Two men hos­ pitalized; one man failed to join ship: picked up replacements. Unable to secure cots. Motion to refer to nego­ tiating committee to Increase to at least 25 percent on ammunition bonus —at present only 10 percent. Uaveslop chest prices checked for over­ charge. Vote of thanks to steward dept. PACIFIC WAVE (World Tramping), Aug. 33—Chairman, M. Corel; Secre­ tary,. D. Catlln. One man hospitalized. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Aug. 11 —Chairman, R- Echkoff; - Sacy, E. Watt. No beefs. Thanks for coopera­ tion to all hands. Chief electrician hospitalized In Honolulu. Report ac­ cepted. Request slop chest be checked. BIENVILLE (Pan-Atlantic), Aug. Chairman, A. Thompson; Secy, J. Hall. One man missed ship and one quit. Everything going smoothly. Suggest janitor In Houston hall. Request port­ hole In electrician and crane mainten­ ance toilet. Also better heat requested. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine'food. *TEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Aug. 10—Chairman, F. Shala; Secy., E. Dalanay. No beefs. Shipl fund *85.33. Suggest buzzer system be Installed In messruom so stand-by can answer promptly. ELIZABETH (Bull), Aug. 34—Chair­ man, J. C/lell; Secretary, W. Janlsch. No beefs. Some disputed OT. See that awning Is replaced aft. Discussion about new passes. Benches for poop needed. Return all cups to messhall. Beef about stickers being put on luggage. PACIFIC EXPLORER (Compass), Aug. 17—Chairman, M. Krcth; Secre­ tary, E. Taylor. Crew Ust sent to agent. Nev.? fans received. Ship exter­ minated for termites. One man hfispltallzed. Steward dept. bathroom secured. Quarters to be painted. Re­ pair list to be made. No beefs. Every­ thing running smoothly. SUZANNE (Bull), Aug. 34—Chalice man, G. Ortiz; Secretary, A. Araconcs. Report accepted. Motion to hold meet­ ing every other trip. Suggestion to revise method of books, dues, receipt stamping to avoid confusion later on. Disabled Get Big US Aid Boost WASHINGTON—As was expected, President Eisenhower has signed into law the amendments to the Social^Security Act providing for increases in Social Security benefits and increased payroll taxes to cover the added costs. < ! • The new law makes it pos-^ — sible for Seafarers over 50, re- ment and labor representatives percent of the Democrats were for 03iving the SIU disability pen­ should not be allowed to interfere it. The Administration had claimed sion of $150, to get as much as $266 with the right to organize and bar­ a month in . combination with their gain; and that the public be pro­ that the measure was unsatisfac­ US Social Security, with this figure tected against unfair practices by tory because it was not •strong due to go up for retirements in either labor or management. enough. Supporters of the amend­ The Administration had objected ments, including the AFL-CIO, future years to as high as $276. Other benefits are to be increased to the Kennedy-Ives amendments charged that the real reason for proportionately, effective February to the Taft-Hartley Act which dealt the defeat of the Kennedy-Ives bill with these areas. Republicans and was the opposition of business in­ of next year. In addition to increasing disabil­ Democrats are now accusing each terests to provisions which would ity benefits and other payments other for the defeat of the amend­ have required, large corporations the new law provides that wives ments, which had the qualified sup­ to report on sums spent on soand dependentis under 18 of dis­ port of the AFL-CIO. However, called "labor relations" operations. abled men are also entitled to Senator Ives, a Republican sponsor It was aimed at the heavy spending of the bill, stated that 75 percent by management on elaborate com­ proportional benefits. the Republicans in the House pany union and strikebreaking ma­ For practical purposes, it means of voted against the measure and 70 chinery. that Seafarers between the ages of 50 and 65 who are receiving dis­ ability benefits fAm the Govern­ ment can get up to a total of $232 for themselves and their families. Coupled with the SIU benefit, this makes a maximum monthly pay­ ment of $382 a month. At the same time, the law calls for an increase in taxes paid by SAN FRANCISCO—A study is underway of costs and ar­ workers for this purpose to 2^ percent; effective January 1. The rangements needed for setting up a proposed joint unionold tax rate was 214 percent. The shipowner pre-shipping medical center for members of the tax will now be paid on the first SIU Pacific District here. 4— —; $4,800 of earnings as compared to Representatives of the three vided by private doctors, since its $4,200- at present, making it a SlU-Pacific District unions main functions will be preventive double-barreled tax boost. and the operators have agreed to and diagnostic. Over the years. Social Security obtain an expert to study the pro­ Provisions are also being made taxes will continue ta rise to fi­ posed operation from every aspect. to Include the mates and engineers nance the growing outlay of benei- No definite commitments will be fits. They will reach a maximum made until the study is completed unions if they should decide to of 4V6 percent on a step-by-step_ and his recommendations have participate in the program. increase plan. been considered. Retired Seafarers, like other re­ The planned clinic, similar in tired workers, will also benefit conception to ones already in from an - increase in the amount operation in four SIU A&G ports, they can earn in a given month will provide a standard examina­ Seafarers mailing in checks without losing their benefit. The tion at a central location convenient new ceiling is $100 a month, as to members of all three unions. or money orders to the Union compared to $80 monthly under the The intention is to set up an initial to cover dues payments are old regulations. benter in San Francisco with oth­ urged to be sure to make all of In another area of interest to ers to be opened in other Pacific them payable to the SIU-A&G District. union members,' the President Coast ports later. The operation of the medical called for legislation to safe­ Some Seafarers have sent in guard labor-management relations program would be under the joint checks and money orders in the against abuses. He said such legis­ supervision of the participating un­ names of inciividual headquar­ lation should provide that Union ions and the operators, with con­ ters officials. This makes for a dues be used to advance the mem­ trol remaining in the hands of the problem in bookkeeping which bers' welfare; that unions be re­ trustees of both groups. The cen­ can be avoided if checks are sponsive to the will of the member­ ter is not planned to replace ma­ made out to the Union directly. ship; that deals between manage^ rine hospital care or ^at pro­ Study Of Health Center Set By West Coast SIU Make Checks To 'SIU-A&G' r n Be Careful! - feC- • • '<• ./'ft; ,.-,s ".• • .-». . . . 5;V-' --^ ScRtenbcr 12, 195S LOG the Job! Safety is never something to be token for granted, not only on the job but also when the day's work or watch is over and it's time to relax. You can't spend your life looking over your shoulder or wondering when your num­ ber is going to be up, of course, but it certainly isn't enough to be safety-conscious only at work. You can be side-lined just as easily from tripping over a p,aint bucket^on the way back to the foc'sle, or while going to relieve the watch, as on the job itself. Accidents, by their very nature, are unexpected occurrences and carelessness helps them along. 41;;,. • ' ""'•1 • ; -t''. Of fhe 3W8 Occidents-to'Seofarers ' In January-March '58' -Al- Af:. I only in were lost-time oc|;ideiitsl, 53 occurred going to " -or firam Mark, V y . —SHI Walfara Plan y- Satfty papK ;-r- : v;).'rv>v-5 J" "'''' ^''''''"''''' •i --:';i M- �iN ' .imi-.Vl Mel^mheir It. 195t •# '-«>:'.^v •• • ' I •' ' '•? ' LOG Page Slae •t 'All Beefs SettledrMiildir Amount of Disputed OT' i h; 'l •'* "2'^' *•••' >^' '. •'' • SEAFARERS ,./M "r''' . ,, mmm\ ';•• mm ' I iil ' „y SS BIENVILLE. Pictured • at Port Newark Terminal (right) Seafarers C. W. Howell, crane maintainor; Andrew Thompson, DM and M. J. Berrane, (1 to r) pose on gangway. Smiles • reflect fact that trio had just been paid off after learning details of new SIU agreement. Below (extreme right) Charles Tyler, AB, catches up on news items in SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. In photo at Tyler's left, John Monaghan, electrician, finishes off repair on fan before going topside for his pay envelope. Vessel is one of Pan-Atlantic's trailer car­ riers. She is in coastwise service between Port Newark and Houston and photos were taken at the New Jersey end. • i mmmrnimmmi ^;^--.-.v:!'::::::-:' ••^;'^•.-^r •,:, ••'<4 I / .--1 • _ 1 • • I 'M • - -ll M IS! m •I SS ROBIN GRAY. New SIU wage scales are being attentively scrutin­ ized (above) by Ralph Bullard, 3rd cook; (left) and Theodore R. Good­ man, steward. At right, Clifford Henry, chief cook, a member of Marine Cooks and Stewards Un­ ion, an SIU Pacific Dis­ trict affiliate, chats with headquarters patrolman Ted Babkowski before ship'paid off. Vessel paid off at Erie Basin terminal in Brooklyn after return­ ing from her regular Robin Line run to South and East African ports of call. Bienville chief steward H. D. Higginbotham and SIU Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Ed Mooney check canned goods, (below). Guard rails were recently installed. I •• 'I i ifii;'"'' , « Coffeetime call on Robin Gray finds Seafarer H, R. Lov/man, electrician, r^dy for favorite shipboard pastime s «s he-draws himself i cup of Java , J Hard at work on Job of replacing broken ladder rungs are Robin Gray d^k gahg members S,eafarers Mike Filosa, deck maintenance, and Joa­ quin Cortex, AB. to play with as he straightens out > { some of the ship's running gear on ^ ; the Robin Gray's deck. / --ii ?S--J I. r'.S..>V'«?:.=? �SEAFARERS Pace Ten L&4 NY Authority Buys Erie Basin The Port of New York Authority, as part of its to improve.the Brooklyn water­ front, has purchased a major portion of Beard's Erie Basin for $7.5 million. The Basin, fa­ miliar to Seafarers who sail Isthmian and Robin Line ships consists of approximately 34 acres of land and 59 acres of-^ needs 'of modem shipping. basin water at the entrance to It contains berths for 12. large future Port Authority officials declined ships. One of the three piers Is the Gowanus Canal and in­ used by Robin Lines, \(diile Isth­ to predict what changes the agency cludes three old finger docks, vrin effect to Improve the Basin.^^ warehouse pier and two break­ mian-States Marine occupies the breakwater pier. waters, Improved with transit sheds. Acquisition of the century-old shipping center would give the agency a third major holding Jr. Likes It Here port in Brooklyn's pier facilities. The other two are a stretch of water­ front between Atlantic Basin and the Brooklyn Bridge, being de­ veloped now at a cost of $85 mil­ TAMPA—Shipping for this port lion and the grain terminal in during the past two weeks failed to the Gowanus waterway adjacent pick up to any degree. There were no vessels paying off to the Erie Basin. •The stage was set for the pur­ during the period and only one, chase of the property when the the Del Aires (Mississippi) signing private corporation which owned on. In transit were the Gateway it Indicated that ,it was not in a City. Raphael Semmes (Pan-Atlan­ financial position to modernize and tic); Hurricane, Yaka (Waterman) improve pie property to meet the and the Chiwawa (Cities Service), Tampa Gripped By Doldrums I l-i- it 'That's No Woman— It's My Watch-Partner' WASHINGTON—"Frailty, thy name is woman," may have been so in Shakespeare's day, but after an examination of the latest Department of Labor statistics on the US working force, it would not seem true-*today. Women, the survey covered the period from 1900 to foimd, have been rapidly mak­ 1950, showed that while the total Francis McGorry, Jr., 21/2, b obviously pleased with IHe as he sits on Seafarer Frank McGary's lap in headquarters. ing their way into every type and class of job, including those previ­ ously considered strictly for men; for example, seafaring, where about 1,000 women are now In­ volved. The Department's figures which Your Gear.., fof ship ... for shore Whatever yoO need, In work or' dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sed Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties ^Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs, Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps, Writing Materials Toiletries Elearie Shavers Radios -.Television ^ jJewmlry • tCdmems ivggage • • • iS-'- , SEA CHEST number of male workers Climbed from 24 million to 42.5 miUion, the number of female workers earning a living more than tripled, from 5.3 million to 16.4 million. More disconcerting to the male than the increased number of female workers is the current trend in women's jobs. For ex­ ample there were 199,893 male bartenders in 1950 as compared to 88,337 in 1900. However the num­ ber of female bartenders in that same period jumped from 440 to a high of 14,295. But the trend has not been all one-sided for today, the findings revealed, therp are 2,737 male "laundresses" in the US. Such categories as merchant sea­ men, funeral directors and embalmers have been invaded by the weaker" sex. '•There are now almost l,0OO female sailors, most cf them stewardesses and wait­ resses but a surprisingly large number deck hands, and over 2,500 female funeral directors and embalmers. Some new industries, the Depart­ ment reported, such as professional pilots and navigators and radio op­ erators have added over 30,000 •jobs to the nation's total. But others such as male black­ smiths, forgemen and hammer­ men slumped from 220,111 in 1900 to 59,520 at the end of the period. The findings showed that while in 1900 unskilled laborers were about as numerous as semi'skilled operatives, and more num­ erous than skilled craftsman, these totals have been completely re­ versed. In 1950 tbeke were only 4,000,000 unskilled workers as compared with 8,500,000 skilled and 12,000,000 semi-skilled workers Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address. SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure jpeedy transihiafion oh all mes­ sages and faster sendee for the men involved. Seviember 12. I9$t 01 SOTO (WMerman), Ausvtt 14— .list to delegate. Vote of thanks -to Chaimun, a Chadtori Secretary. C. men donating for TV repairs and to Oamer. No beefa. Twe men replaced American Merchant Marine Library In MobUa. Sblp'a delasata to lee chief Association. enSlneer about mora prcuure on July S—Chairman, R. Barrett; Secre­ toileta. Have keya.made for aU rooms tary, T. Caspar. New delegate elected. aft. • Motion to Install another water cooler In recreation room. Keep laundry SSAtRAIN NV (Saatrain), August >4 room and slop sink clean. --Chairman, W. Ooffi secretary, J. Aug. 3—Chairman, A. Mother; .Sec­ Cola. Delayed aalUns good. Man re- retary, T. Caspar. Everything running .placed. Two stolen.radios qot recov­ smoothly. No beefs. Few hours OT ered. No beefa. New delecate elected. disputed. Motion made and seconded' to Install drinking water fountain In Three coffee pots needed. recreation hall. Vote of thanks to STKBL aicoaosa (isthmian), steward dept. for good food. Suggest August 17—Chairman, J. Krameri not to give any food to longshoremen Secretary, O. Wlnflald. Request fumi­ or dumping garbage by longshoremen. gation of ship for roaches. Two men mlfsed ship. One man hospitalized. OCEANSTAR (Triton), Aug. 17— Ship's fund SUX7. Disputed delayed Chairman, J Ciller; Secretary, S. saiUng. Mate ezpressM thanks for co­ Kollna. Everything running smoothly operation from deck dept. Ten hours except for repairs. Ship's fund, $17.99. Get rid of old Spanish water from No. 4 tank and use good water. Repair holes In No. 2 lifeboat. Replace life­ boat covers. Hake out repair llsL MARIA H (Herald), Aug. 21—Chair­ man, E. Lasoya; Secretary, R. Banta. Fumigate ship. Everything running smoothly. Water supply discussed. Vote of thrnks to steward dept. for Job welf done. Request bedsprings and mattresses be changed where needed. Better sanitary conditions discussed. No shopeside venders of other Arabs allowed In foreign ports. Theft precautions to be .taken. Re­ quest omelettes for supper. Litterbugs to use-trash cans or have trash. disputed- OT to bo taken with patrol­ man. Thanks to crewmembers for their cooperation. No beefs. Vote of thanks ta steward dept. Keys- to be left on ship after quitting ship. YOUNO AMBRICA (Wstarmsn), Aug t—Chairman, M. Mannlngi Secretary, N. Hatglmlslos. Dectrlcians getting hard time—to be straightened out when arriviag in US. Washing machine to be shut off when not la use. Put cups. Jams and Jars back when through. Erarythlng running smoothly. Ship's fund. SllAO. Turn In aU excess linen. Drains In deck dept. shower to be opened and cleaned. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good meal. PAIRPORT (Waterman), Aug 17— Chairman, •. Anderson; Secretary, J. Coyla. Ship's fund. S99.6e. No beefs. Discussion on restricUon to ship and OT. Five hours diluted OT. Shortage of linen and inferior stores. KYSKA (Waterman), Aug. IS—Chair­ man, J. Parnall; Secretary, S. Alpede. Repalfs being made. One man miseed vessel on coast. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks for Job weU done last trip. One minute silence for departed brothers. Screen doors Installed and can openers to be Installed. Every­ thing running very smoothly. MARORB (Marven), Aug. IS—Chair­ man, C. Roberts; Secretary, J. Oreen. Request foc'sles be soogied.' Report accepted. Second engineer to be re­ ported to Union for cursing pantry­ man and saloon messmen and disrupt­ ing work. Suggest more fruit Juices and larger servings^ ALICB BROWN (Bloomfleld), Aug. IS—Chairman, R. Wllklns; Secretary, H Scholes. Turn in all repairs, also check portholes for leaky garicets and frozen dogs to be loosened. Request larger blankets. Some disputed OT. Suggest LOG be sent to Rotterdam office. PiUows need replacing. Suggest better brands of ice cream, and try buying cheese in Holland. ORION STAR (Oil Carriers), Aug. If —Chairman, W. Ferguson; Secretary, C. Smith. Repair lists made up. Medi­ cine chest and • slop chest to be checked upon arrival in San Pedro. Ship's fund, ST. Suggest making col­ lection for Ship's iron. Discussion on sanitary water pressure, contaminated potable water, pulling ice. cleaning of laundry room and recreation room. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food. STEEL FABRICATOR' (Isthmian), Aug. If—Chairman; C. Ruf; Secretary, L Calderon. Sec'y reporter elected. Ship's fund. $42. No beefs. New dele­ gate elected. Request new mattresses and washing machine. All members asked to check repairs. Each dept. to elect their own safety delegate. .ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), Aug. 34— Chairman, J. Robinson; Secretary, W. Messenger. No beefs. Ship's fund. $29; .Check milk and fre^ vegetables end cigarettes before leaving Hqwail. See patrolman about cash or' travelers checks. Ship to be fumigated for bed­ bugs and rata. Motion that fore and ajt bunks be put In 4-8 deck fuc'sle New delegate elected. Request more greens on menu. Beefs over fresh salads., Suggest onions, celery, etc.. Be left' in night lunch. Potatoes not well done. GATEWAY CITY (Fan-Atlantic), Aug. 17—Chairman, A. Cllllland; Sacretary, P. Erck. Insufficient cold drinking water. Ship's fund, $16.90. Frequent sailing short-handed. Patrol-, man to be notified. Discussion on re­ pair Hsts. arrival day payoff, contract clarification, chief electrlciana (duties re: cranes. To purchase Scotch cooler. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Aug. 17—Chairman, V. Tucker; Secretary, L. Torres. All rooms to be painted. New delegate elected. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), Aug. 1# —Chairman, L. Cardler; Secretary, J. Baasfleld, No beefs. One man missed ship. . Ship's fund $1.79. Everything running smoothly. Water system not satisfactory—to see chief enlineer. CANTICNY (Cities Service), Aug. 17—Chairman, A. Ferris; Secretary,' L. Hagmann. Washing machine to be repaired. Need fan in galley: wind^ scoop and Insect screens. All rooms to be painted. Some disputed OT. One replacement. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Members to come In messhall properly dressed. CUBORE (Marven), Aug. 24—Cltalrman, C. Webb; Secretary, W. Strick­ land. One man deserted ship after ( borrowlag money. Vote of thanks to steward fiept. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Over­ seas), Aug. 24—Chairman, R. Queenr Sscretary, L. Thomas. Few beefs. Letter sent to hq explaining same. Water probably cause of dysentery. Repair list turned In to captain. Soma disputed OT. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done. Discus­ sion on washing machine—weather hose from piimp can be fixed—^if not obtain new one. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 14—Chairman, L. Coffey; Secretary, J. Hennlng. No penalty cargo according to captain. Discussion about steward OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), not turning to due to alcoholism. Aug. 24-T'Chalrman, W. Dood; Secre­ Generally agreed to have ship's dele­ tary, F. Johnson. OT to be paid for gate confer with captain and try to back-dated artinles. Repairs to be confine steward to hospital. Crew • made on pipe while In Trinidad.' agrees to cooperate and stand watch Everything running . smoothly. • No. if necessary. beefs. Have foc'sles sougeed and painted. Put red light on washbig STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Jan. 11— machine to Indicate when on a'nd off.. Chairman, T. Caspar; Secretary, F, Suggestion to get automatic timer, Donovan. Letter sent to headquarters for machine. Turn off machine whenabout water. Ship's fund, $20.00. Dis­ finished. AU garbage to be dumped puted few hours OT. No beefs. Every­ aft unless it is bad weather. Steward thing running, smoothly. Investigate requests list for new mattresses and' new slop chest list. Ringer on wash­ other items and forwarded to com­ ing machine to be repaired. Vote of pany office. thanks to crew of Robin Lines for splendid work. Vote of thanks to 8EASTAR (Triton), Aug. 11—Chaliw steward dept. for good dinner and man, M. Bugawan; Secretary, E. Caudecorations on Christmas holidays. dlll. No beefs—everything OK. Re­ Painting to be done in rooms, recrea­ quest watch be fed live minutes early. tion' hall, galley crew pantry, showers Discussion on sougeeing galley after and toilet. loading and unloading. Capt. refuses' March 93—Chairman, None; Secre­ to authorize sougee OT. Request new tary, T. Caspar. Beef on chief engi­ fire hoses, need five more. Vote of neer taking water on lake at Panama thanks to steward dept. Canal. Ship's fund, $20. Few hours WANG PIONEER (inter-Ocean), Aug. OT diluted. No beefs. Vote of thanks to reefer for installing water cooler 22—Chairman, D. Sacher; Secretary, pipes on water fountain. None. No beefs. Ship's fund $17.. April 17—Chairman, F. Paget; Sec­ Suggest biscuits be served from _ retary, e, Craqsen.- See delegate ahout gaUey. Information or appllcatlon,.for absen­ DEL SUD (Mississippi), Aug. 17— tee balloL Extra water cooler needed. Discussiuii j'aeafdiug dOuBUuuS for Chairman, B. Jamet; Secretary, V. repair of TV set. Request return of CBrlant. Ship's fund' S9.87: movie shqwer head in steward dept. shower. fund $11.46; athletic fund $24.60. New., Msy 17r-Chalrmen, J. Hlgglnw Sec­ delegate and Ubrarian elected. Mem­ retary- V. Ciaceme. No beefs. One bers to'be-aboard one hour before*' • hour dlsi^ted OT. Request rooms sailing thne. Cups tp be returned to, kept clean tor new men- Give repSlr pantry. " �September 12, 1958 SEAFARERS LOG 'Won # Wash Off Pace Elerea Canadian SIU Condemns Batista's Strikebreaking (Continued from page 2) hour and wage Improvements for the men were long overdue. Rather than settle with its em­ ployees, the company, which is actually a Canadian government subsidiary, first tried to trans­ fer the ships to the Trinidad flag. That move fell through in the face of united opposition from world maritime labor. West-Indian seajnen hired in the islands to man the ship refused to do so as did British engineers flown over from England. Balked in this area, Canadian National worked up a deal with the Cuban government and with Troy Browning, a Great Lakes American-flag operator, to sell the ships. The- sale was announced last month for a price of less than $2,800,000, actually under an offer made by a Canadian-flag fiperatoi'. Several Canadian-flag operators had offered sums near the Cuban offer, but these, Including one bid of around $3 million, were ignored by the company which was de­ termined to sell the ships foreign. After the Cuban crews were flo'Am in and forced to work the Canadian Challenger, efforts wer" made to put her in a Canadian shipyard to clean her bottom. However, shipyard workers, mem­ bers of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers, refused to handle her there. It W?s then that the ship, renamed 'Ciudad de Habana, left for Bal­ timore and the other seven ships When's A T-2 Not A Tanker? Seattle Asks The fast-breaking developments in the Canadian District's strike against Canadian National ships have now expanded the dispute into an international conflict between the union and the Cuban government. By purchasing the scab ships from Canadian National with ^he connivance of an American operator, Troy Browning, by changing the names of the ships and compelling Cuban seamen-to work them under armed guard, the Cuban government is attempting to erase the past history of the vessels and to evade the Canadian District's picketline. "• Whatever the outcome, no matter how many name changes, registry changes and crew changes are undertaken, it seems pretty clear that as far as the world labor movement is con­ cerned, these ships will remain scab ships. It remains to be seen whether the Cuban government's strikebreaking oper­ ation Will succeed in the face of the position taken by free maritime labor throughout the world. SEATTLE — Shipping for this port has been very good. Port Agent Jeff Gillette reported, with rela­ tively young shipping cards hav­ ing no trouble landing berths. In . some cases was necessary to call on San Francisco and Wilmington ^ to find rated men to fill some of the openings during the period. The decision of the Red Chinese government to extend its While all of the beefs on the vessels hitting this port were territorial limits 12 miles out to sea and to include Formosan settled, one of them, an overtime waters as its territorial waters, puts SlU-manned ships in dispute on the SS Producer, was the middle of another red-hot international crisis. Theoretireferred to headquarters for fur­ calljr, according to the Red Chinese decision, SIU ships en­ tering Hong Kong, or calling at Taiwan and other Formosan ther clarification. ports, are trespassing on Red Chinese territory. The ship, a T-2 tanker, had car­ It doesn't seem likely at the moment that the Chinese Comried grain on her last trip and the mxmists will do anything to enforce that decision because pumpmen were required to main­ tain six gasoline engines around any sUcJhustep would almost automatically involve them in the clock while the vessel was dis­ direct hostilities with the United. States. But at the same charging cargo. These men put In time, this crisis, like all the others that have gone before it, for 243 hours overtime under the points up the key role played by Seafarers in maintaining the standard tanker agreement but the US position overseas, < company refused to pay it, claim­ 4) 3) ing the ship was supposed to be under freightship working rules. However the company later agreed to pay the OT and to refer the Another one of those'fascinating runaway-flag stories has matter to headquarters for clarifi­ popped up, this one involving a ship with which many Seacation for future trips. farer-s are familiar, the old SS Puerto Rico. Now called the There were two vessels, the Pro­ Arosa Star, she is Swiss-owned, under the Panamanian flag ducer (Marine Carriers) and the and carries an assorted crew of European seamen. Despite Nojtthwestern Victory (Victory Car­ this, she has been selected by the sponsors of the America riers) paying on during the past Cup yacht race to serve as an observation .vessel. period. Signing on were the Pro­ •This development follows upon the story of a few weeks ducer, Northwestern Victory and back that the runaways, with the helping hand of the Amer­ Waterman's Choctaw. In transit ican Merchant Marine Institute, had,persuaded Uncle Sam to were the Yorkmar,. Calmar, Losr mar (Calmar) and the Alcoa Part- pay their Suez Canal surcharge taxes. Runaways, it .seems, 1tter"~(Alcoa). get preference over all comers. ^ -In The Middle Again of the fleet are scheduled to follow suit. Browning, whose other opera­ tions are under contract with the SIU Great Lakes District, has been sued in Detroit by the SIU of North America on a charge • of bi-each of contract. The lawsuit cited the fact that he agreed to. employ SIU crews on all ships, which he bperates. From the beginning, the Cana­ dian beef has had worldwide labor support. The Canadian Labour Congress, AFL-CIO, International Transportworkers Federation and International Confederation of Free Trade Unions have all de­ nounced the strikfebreaking effort. Ft is doubtful, in light of this sup­ port, whether the ships will be able to operate successfully in commer­ cial service to either Canad'an jr American ports, or on the St.. . Iiawrence Seaway. America Cup Job Given To Runaway The old SS Puerto Rico, well-known to Seafarers on the Bull Line run, is finding profitable employment under the runaway flag of Panama. Originally known as tlie Borinquen, the Puerto Rico was oper­ ated for a number of years on a regular passenger run between New York, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The ship is owned by a Swiss company, under the Four T-2 tankers that were used Panamanianregistered flag, and used to car­ to kick off its trailership operations ry American passengers on cruises are being sold by the SlU-con- to the Caribbean and other parts tracted Pan-Atlantic Steamship Co. of the world. It is manned by The line is disposing of the Ideal crews recruited from waterfront X, Maxton, Coalinga Hills and dives all over Europe. Almena because they are no longer Capping its patchquilt back­ needed in the coastwise operation. ground, the ship's next assignment The four lift-on ships went into will be as an observation vessel for service in 1956 carrying fully- the forthcoming America Cup loaded truck trailers on their decks yacht race between US and British from Port Newark to Houston. yachts. They have been replaced with con­ In effect, the contest between verted C-2's that perform the spe­ Britain and America will be viewed cial service more efficiently. from the deck of a runaway ship The tankers had been laid up which operates regularly out,of US for some time following their re­ ports but Is not obligated tax-wise placement- by the converted to the United States or to abide by freighters. .US wage and manning scales. P-A Selling T-2 LIft-Ons ••Jf! Another Rnnaway Story • a aa-aaa mm i * m m m m • • • m • »'• « Shown in her days at an American-flag SlU-manned passenger ship, the SS Puiirto Rico, is now the Arosa Star of Panamanian registry. Despite her runaway flag, she will serve bs the observation ship for tne America Cup races ta be held off Newport next weekend. ; J �Tv Twelvs SEAFAIERS M NYBOC A variety of ailments have drydocked Seafarers at Atlantic, Gulf and West Coast hospitals in the past few weeks. Gen­ erally, most of the boys seem to be coming along nicely. As a sample, William Brightwell should be discharged almost any day now from the Baltimore hospital after a general check-up He was • little run down after a year in the oil shuttle with the Orion Cliper. A rupture has laid up Thomas Hickey, AB off the Transatlantic., [e's been making fair progress since he checked in. Off the Losmar Since June, Vincent J. Bizznto has been side-lined by a broken leg suf­ fered In a shoreside injury. At last report, he was showing'lots of im­ provement. One of the brothers on the Cur­ tis Bay tugs In Baltimore harbor, Henry MachUnsU has been an. Inand-out patient for the past six months due to a stomach -condi­ tion. He worked last on the tug J. P. Pulliam, and is coming along fairly well these days. Around the coast. In Galveston, two new inmates at the USPHS Salinas Hickey drydock are Jose P. Salinas and Harvey W. Field. Salinas went In for a check-up the same day he got off the Steel Surveyor and was found to have bladder stones. Surgery has apparently turned the trick. They expect he'll be fully re­ covered in about two weeks. A routine exam on Brother Field tiumed up a hemla that required treatment—and quickly got it. Clifford C. Womack and Santiago' Martinez, both at the big San Francisco marine hospital, are also coming along okay. Womack, messman on the Chickasaw, was suffering from chills and fever when he checked in, but is in good shape now. Off the Topa Topa, Martinez is being treated for ulcers. These and all brothers in the hospitals always appreciate visits and mail from their shipmates. Bemember them when you're in port or have a time to drop 'em a line. The following is the latest available list of men in the hospitals: SEAFARERS Easy Does It (i-- Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Broolciyn 32, NY i would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please ut my name on your mailing 1st. (Print Information) NAME i STREET ADDRESS plf'-w/' te.:mr iI J- 't ;' •• [-••ftn-,)* '. • GITY ........ZONE.... STATE : ...T. ADDRESS CITY ....ZONE.,.. STATE i-. Oldtimer Goes To Final Rest To Vxt Editor: Oldtimers who read the LOG —^regardless of their union af­ filiation—will be saddened to leam of the death on August 12 of Archie McGuigan. There are many of the younger members who also numbered Archie among their friends. He had been a seaman for the greater part of his life, having started his seagoing career as a jroung man. His last voyage g James Ward Joseph Stocker USPHS HOSPITAL George WUliams Florencio Suarei BALTIMORE, MD. George Williamson Thomas Tears Conway Beard Joseph Kowalskl Cleophas Wright Gerald Thaxton Rohert H. Belyea Stanley Kupnlckl Charles Wynn Patrick Thompson Raymond Boston Gibbs T. Livermaa William BrightweU Henry MachliasU USPHS HOSPITAL Noe R. Cardosa Jesse Maloney NORFOLK. VA. Elwood L. Cramer Paul Pusloskie Francis J. Boner William C. Dowdy Harry B. Riggin Stephen Dinkel USPHS HOSPITAL Vincent J. Rlzzuto Wiliiam DriscoU MEMPHIS. TENN. ^ Joseph RoU Oswald Ergle BUly BusseU Calvin Rome Clarence Gardner BALTIMORE CITV HOSPITAL Richard Savior Gorman T. Glaze BALTIMORE. MD. John Scott EsUe Hall Simon Eftlme Richard G. Sohl Ronald Hannigan USPHS HOSPETAL Thomas Hickey Donald Hewson FT. WORTH, TEXAS VA HOSPITAL J. R. Alsobrook Harold J. Pancost RUTLAND. MASS. L. Anderson Edourdo Piscopo Daniel Fitzpatrick H. Ledwell Jr. Paul W. Seidenberg VA HOSPITAL John C. Palmer KECOUGHTAN, VA. VA HOSPITAL Joseph Gill HOUSTON, TEXAS USPHS HOSPITAL R. J. Arsenault BOSTON, MASS. VA HOSPITAL George Atcherson Henry W. Martin lit AVE., NY. NY L. J. Campbell L. C. Melanson E. T. Cunningham Charles Dwyer Stanley F. Ostrom ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL WASHINGTON. DC GALVESTON. TEXAS George Chaudoin Edward E. Edinger Allen Smith SAILOR SNUG HARBOR Robert McCuUoch John H. Spearman STATEN ISLAND. NY Jose P. Salinas Victor B. Cooper Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. BOSTON. MASS. Chalmers Xnderson Peter Hume Thomas W. Killion William Bargone Henry Janicke VA HOSPITAL Wooldridge Kihf John Bigwood BUTLER. PA. Edward Knapp .Claude Blanks James F. Markel Duska Korolla Richard Bowman USPHS HOSPITAL Leo Lang L. CarrasquiUo DETROIT. MICH Alexander Martin WiUiam Crawley Eugene Roszko Joe Mendoza Henry Foy USPHS HOSPITAL William Nelson Monroe Gaddy SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Dominic NeweU James Glisson " Joseph Berger J. S. O'Byrne Michael Pardur Louis Harris Joseph V. Bissonet Arthur J. Scheving Jack Peralta Wayne Harris Michael J. Coffey Henry J. Schreiner Edward Lee Poe John Harrison Joseph En>bola Bernardo Tapla Henry Robinson Louie Holliday William J. Kramer Clifford C. Womack Harold P. Scott John Hrolenok Albert M. Morse Andrew Stauder James Hudson USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Charles B. Bennett Jimmie Littleton Elmer G. Brewer B. F. Lowe Lucious DeWitt Louis T. McGowan USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Lewis R. Akins Claude B. Jessup Manuel Antonana Woodrow Johnson Eladio Aris Ludwig Kristlanseu Fortunato Bacomo Thomas Lehay Joseph Bass Kenneth Lewis Melvin W. Bass Warren J. Mclntyre Matthew Bruno Herbert C. MCISMIC James F. Clarke Jena Uadsen Juan Denopra Leo Mannaugh John J. Drlscoll Albert HartinelU Friedof O. Fondfla W. P. OTlea Odis L. Gibbs C. OsinsU Joseph M. Gillard George G. PhUer Bart E. Guranick Winston E. Renny Wade B. HirreU G. E. Shumaker Taib Hassan. Henry E. Smith Clarence Hawkins Pon P. Wing Frank Hernandez Royce Yarborough Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Standmore BeU R. S. Nandkeshwar Dollar Ben Anthony Pisani Frank J. Bradley Santos Pizarro Richard Broomhead Joseph Poturalski Buiiner Francis Regan TO AVOI.D DOPLICATIONJ II you Robert Robert Delgado John Roberts Zr* an old tubscribei and hava a Earl Ernest Edison Shaffer ' ehanga of address, pleato give your Charles Goldstein U. Sivertsen Ignatius P. Gomes Warren Smith former address belowi ' Harvey Gordon Henry Sojak Edward Heacox Jose Sousa Konstant N. Kain Ramon Varela Raul Lopez Joseph WohUtz Georgios Mastoras. Roland WUcox George Meltzer . Nelson Wood Marcel MitcbeU ; . USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH -'- • lb A. FreundUch September 12, 198t LOG Shibbom door lock soemt to be no problem for Charles Wysocki, carpenter on the Portmar, es he works en re­ pair. Steward Ben Rucker caught the big smile on film. Like Mother, Steward Day Is Never Done Despite the inevitable dis­ sents &om the deck and engine departments, a chief steward aboard ship invariably has more than his share of problems while serving as head of the culinary and commissary departments. However routine these items happen to be, they still are "problems" that have to be dealt with one way or another. Consider the case on the Seatrain Texas, as noted in the ship,'s minutes of August 16. "Cooks reported no salt. I searched the ship upside down . . . Finally thought of salt tablets. They would have gotten me in (to port). Chief engineer found but about my trouble and. gave me a box. Glass Shortage "Next it was glasses. I got them in Texas City. On linen, we got over one hurdle but were short the second time because a number of bath towels were sent out for cleaning. We just squeezed through by freezing rooms and searching. This was done just with crew delegates. "Six men still had no towels and we were out at sea. I washed three dozen bath towels and ironed them. Now I can wait till 'Euesday as I havb enough for replacements of everything. "Koolade ran out. I got 60 packages; no more . . . They (the company) cut me to 12 quairts of ice cream to come back with but no harm. I had to serve the last of it the second day out. It was in liquid state. Pick tip Fruit ."Ran out of grapefruit and melons. Received canteloupe and watermelon in Texas. Had two meals of canteloupe ... Fruit juice ran out coming back. "Ran out of bread. We couldn't make any; pastry Rour was all we had. I got bread at a supermarket as-soon as we landed. That lasted till 'supplies came. . . . Consoli­ dated a lot of space for new stores . . . W.e were one man short going down to Texas . . . Boxes, messrooms are: immaculate, as is the galley." ' Since there were no beefs regis­ tered. elsewhere. In • &e, minutes over food, service or, sfaprtages, apparently all ended well ansrway. letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOO must be signed by the writer. Names tofU be withheld upon rbqqest. was aboard the SS Thomas Hayward, a vessel owned by Water­ man Steamship. On August 16, following a solemn High Re^em Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mark, Brooklyn, Archie was laid away in his final resUng place in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. On-behalf of the SIU mem­ bership here at the Manhattan Beach Public- Health Service hospital, I would like to thank the SIU Welfare Department for its untiring efforts in assur­ ing that a proper and dignified burial would be' given this wellliked brother. „ John DHscoll Hospital delegate 4 4. i Offers Tribute To Top Shipmate To the Editor: This letter is about Brother Charlie W. White, and I sincere­ ly hope you will print it in your next issue. White, known as "Smokey" to all his friends, hails from Baltimore .and was engine delegate on the SS Wellesley Victory. When I was injured In Suez, he came ashore with me and saw to it that everything was done to make me comfortable. He also made sure that 1 was getting all the medical care that was possible. All the time the ship was in port "Smokey" came to see me every day and brought cigarettes, candy and everything else I needed. When they packed my clothes and brought them ashore there was some question as to a camel saddle that I had bought before the accident. Since it wy-tpo big to carry because of my in­ jury, "Smokey" spoke up and promised that he would take care of it until the ship reached the States*, and then would have it crated and shipped to my home. He tried in vain to find a crate big enough to crate the 'saddle properly and wfien he couldn't, he did the one thing I'll never forget. "Smokey" and his wife put the camel saddle in tlieir car and drove aU night from Baltimore to Boston to keep a promise he had made. "Smokey" was the best dele­ gate and shipmate that I have ever been with. I sincerely hope that someday I wiR be able to ship with him again and repay some of the kindness he showed" me. A man like this' must have a million friends who, like me, are very proud to know some­ one like "Smokey". Thank you "Smokey". I know that Balti­ more' i» proud to have you shipping out of there. Carter V. S. Myers $ ^ ^ . Appreciates Aid in Bereavement To the Editor: Many thanks for the expres­ sions of sympathy aiid condo­ lence on the death of my hus­ band. I must thank all for the kind consideration given me. I must also express gratitude with all my heart for the ex­ traordinary care and servlc4 given to my husband at the marine hospital, and for the un­ surpassed attention given me and my family by the organiza­ tion of which my husband was a member, the SIU. I am also very proud and thankful that my husband was part of the SIU and that the organization shows such resppct and assistance to the families of its members. My deepest grati­ tude to you all. Mrs. Jesusa. Rivera X t ir : Praises Speedy Welfare Service To the Editor: I wish to express my gratitude for the extreme promptness with which the $4,000 SIU death 'benefit was paid to me as the beneficiary of my late brother Rdwin B. Rhoads. In addition, I'd sincerely like to thank everyone concerned for the sentiments and warm inter­ est expressed, in regarding Ed. If I do run into any snags in connection with his affairs, I shall indeed take, advantage of the Uuion's' offer to assist me. Ed will be missed around the hall in New Orleans, at least by the oldtimers. He carried his SIU union book with a great deal of pride and was a loyal Union member. He was not just ah ordinary baker but a skilled craftsman, having been educated along technical and research lines by his work in earlier years. Because of this, I am sure he brought many extra eating delights to passengers and crews alike. Please extend my family's heartfelt thanks to all for every­ thing that was done in Ed's behalf. All good wishes for the' continued success of the SIU. Elizabeth R. Romaine LOG Service is Applauded ^ To the Editor: This is to express our sincere appreciation for receiving the LOG regularly and for the pleasure we have reading it. The LOG is read both by sea­ men and by our staff and we meant to send our appreciation for it much sooner than this. It is our sincere wish that the LOG will serve well in the cause of seamen as it has done so well in the past. Yung Heui Kim Seamen's Overseas Service Pttsan, Korea $1 4> 4> Welfare Assist Is Appreciated To the Editor: Having just been discharged from the marine hospital at Staten Island'after seven weeks of confinement, I should like to express my appreciation for the help given to all of us by the SIU welfare representative, NThis assistance really means a : great deal when a guy is laidup and can't handle a lot of de­ tails himself. 4 .G..M. Waggoner J.J �SeptcnAcr 12. ISM •T»L VINDOR (Itthmlan), July 17 ChtlrniDn. e. Moonayr Sacratary. A. Nettune, ShlB'f fund, 126.00, raw hnura dlaniitMl f»T. Motion that »sceptacla IM placed at,pay-off for ae< ceptlng contribution towarda thip'a fund. Motion that ahipa on India run be auppUed with enough DDT bamba, eapecially where food ia prepared and aerved. Motion that ahip be fumigated. • Motion that forced air fan be led to laundry room to give relief from Intenae heat. Dutiea of gangway watch to be clarified by pa^olman. Keep natlvea from inside paaaagewaya and meashalls. No watchmen or other authorized extra -meala to be fed imtil crew membera have been fed. No nativea to work in messhalla or area where food ia handled. Suggeat better grade and variety of alopa bo placed aboard ship. Medicine chest should be checked before next voyage SEAFARERS 16—Chairman, 1. Rayne; Secretary, M. Httchcocfc. . Repair lists aubmitted— everything ranning acoothly. Men who were logged, ts prsssst their cases to bearding patrolman. Some disputed or. Three men logged. Report ac­ cepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for excellent Job. Fine coopera­ tion among crew. No beefs. WILLIAM- CARRUTH (Penn Shl|>ping), July 19—Chairman, W. Pertert Secretary, B. Butlar. Repair lists to be aubmitted. No beefs. To investigate hot water situation. Discussion on washing machine. Need strainer for washing machine. More cold drinks to be put out at meal time. Discussion on brown laundry soap. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 12—Chairman. P. Whltlowi Sec­ retary, R. Simpson. Repair lists to be submitted soon as possible. Fine co­ operation among crew. Few hours dis­ puted OT. Motion to have space out­ side midship house for use by foreign checkers to keep them out of crew's quarters. Request Jury bathroom on ^em for use by foreign- longMioremen. Return cots after use. Ship to be exterminated for roachesL BABBARA PRITCHE (Lib. Naviga­ tion), July 12—Chairman, O. Hayner Secy, R. Charroln, New delegate elected. No beefs. Request laundry be cleaned by engine and deck de­ partment. Keep glasses out of sink. —should include larger quantity of drugs. Only depL delegates to air beef to Insure clean and expedient pay-off. MesshaUs and rooms should be sougeed. STEEL KINO (Isthmian), July 14— Chairman, H. Burgasses; Secy, P. Howe. No beefs. Few unHnished repairs to be completed soon. Ship's fund $183.43. Report accepted. Mo­ tion made and carried to request SlU to seek hard and fast ndes by US Public Health, regulating com­ pany doctors re vaccinations and shots: shots given but not recorded, men getting too many shots. Avoid washing mops in laundry room, ex­ clusively for laundry. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Aug. 16—Chairman, T. Montamaranot Sacrefary, H. Franklin. No beefs. Man failed to meet ship, department short a man. Steward erred on extra meals. - CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Captain explained condition of over­ Service), Aug. 6—Chairman, P. Hamtime sheets. Reports accepted. TV moil Secy, B. Nielsen. Several small needs repairs. Shortage of food and beefs straightened out. Ship's Fund linen take care of. One man short 121.12. AU ships be air-conditioned, or at least those to tropics. Motion going to Texas. made iiiat letter be written to Union ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Aug. 1) about steward. Suggest crew go to delegates with beefs. Dissatisfied —Chairman, J. Bracht; Sacrelary, W Home. Letter read for approval. Dis­ with steward; is strongly anti-union, uncooperative. Vote of thanks to' cussion on performing aboard. steward dept. for good food. July S—Chairman, A. Paura* Sacy, DEL SOL (MIsslttlppI), Aug. S— Chairman, D. RamMy; Sacratary, O. B. Nielsen. No beefs. $20 ship's fund. Payne. Ship's fund, tlJIOO. Some dis­ New delegate elected. Request cups puted OT. Everything running smooth­ returned to pantry. Keep messhall clean. ly. Discussion on raise in pay. JtMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers). Aug. IS—Chairman, L. Mayarsf..Sacratary, P Whitlow. Repairs to be compiated. 34 hour notice to TIM given if planning to quit before payoff port. Members to work their own time off to avoid inconvenience. No beefs. Basic seatime ruling explained. Sug­ gest hot coffee in morning, also larger perculators needed. HASTINOS (Waterman), Aug. S— Chairman, W. Culpepper; Secretary, J. Walls. Hissing men replaced in New York. No beefs. Few hours disputed OT. Have gratings made for shower. Repair list to be made early. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), July 27—Chairman, R. Corns; Secretary S. Zatterman. Ship's fund. $12. Every­ thing running smoothly. Delegate to contact chief mate about cleaning and painting quarters. Keys to lock pantry and messhall in port. No smoking or loitering in train coach being used as passage aft. STEEL APPRENTICE (IsthmUn), Aug. 10—Chairman. J. PaHersen; Secy, W. Rose, Disputed ot. Everything running smoothly. Ship's fund S8. One man left in Rotterdam: picked up one replacement. No beefs. Reports ac­ cepted. Suggest Health Department check drinking water tanks. Motion made that chief cook attend school to learn better methods of preparing meals. SEATRAIN OEOROIA (faafrain), Aug. 17—Chairman, P. Sarano; P. Flanagan. Repair list turned in con­ cerning painting foc'sles. larger fans, and longer windscoops. To be taken up with company. Phone installed near guard's shack in Texas City. Request safety meetings be held. •Ve^cation of wage increase to b« given. S30JI4 ship's fund. No beefs. Reports accepted. Request changing agreement on delayed sailing. Poor condition of mesdiall and foc'sles. Night lunch not up to par. New dele­ gate electe<L ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), July 21 ORION COMET (Orlan), July 26— —Chairman, J. Bracht; Secretary, O Chairman, J. Ohannaslan; Sacratary, Vela. Ship's delegate resigned—due to . W. Buttnar. Repair list turned in. accidcnL -Swiff Laundry not to be Delegate resigned: new one to be used—do not do-good Job. Oqe mem­ elected. Ship's fund, $13.82. One man ber getting off with broken leg. Col­ missed' ahip. Price list to be posted lection' made for injured brother. for slop chest. One man in each dept. Water cooler to be repaiirecL to take care of linen change. Delegate to see captain and chief engineer re PAN OCEANIC TRANSPORTER refrigerator. Request more clocks In (Penn Shipping), Aug. S—Chairman, R. messroom and recreation room. Bunce, Jr.; Secretary, H. MacAlear. Aug. 19—Chairman, J Ohannaslan; Ship's fund. S3.25. One ntan missed Secretary, E. WaHs. Request draw sUp in Singapore. Few hours OT dis­ list and men to be replaced. Curios puted. Shortage of fresh milk and to be locked up. Repair list to be vegetables. Suggest better variety in turned In. Ship's fund. $13.82. One Menus. No variety in night lunch. man missed ship. No beefs. Bend Slop chest to be refurnlidied. Report radiogram to agent In Norfolk to meet milk in Singapore not processed under ship on arrival to square away beefs sanitary conditions. Two scuppers need and make arrangements for replace­ repairing. Repair list to be postad. ments. Request checking slop chest for excess prices. Have Icebox and PENN MARINER (Penn Trans.), July washing machine repaired or replaced. ^ B A, PORT CCAU GTS-A^jAilSf^ •1216 E.aAU)/MOilS SfiCCKUfN. eAun/wioeE' LOG Fate Thlrteea Vewlyweds Really Get A Sendoff Every wedding is the happy ending to a kind of a fairy tale. But one SIU man and his bride were really showered with good fortune in Baltimore recently. Appropriately enough, their ship was the Cities Service Baltimore. According to Mrs. Terry Maggio, wife of Seafarer Dom Maggio and matron of honor at the nuptials, the wedding of Seafarer James Logan and Carole Dooghty got un­ derway while the ship was in the shipyard, and the couple decided this was their chance to take the big step. Accordingly, the cere­ mony was held at St. Luke's, with the Maggios, shipmate. John Kozar as best man and most of the crew at the church. From there, everybody went over to the Sonthem Hotel for a couple of drinks, anticipating a modest celebration due to a lack of funds on all sides. It was here that some good Samaritans stepped in. Asked why everybody was all dressed up 'like lor a wedding," members of the SIU party said there really had just been a wed­ ding, but everybody was kind of short on cash. Thereupon the manager of the hotel, Mr. Eldridge, had champagne brought out, and another - bystander. Congressman Edward A. Garmatz, said he was buying too. It went like that all evening, as US Commissioner Car­ roll, Schenley distributor Morris Kasoff, and the owner of Balti­ more's "China Clipper" Restaurant arrived and chimed in to do their hit Before the evening was over, the.^ bridal couple and guests had been treated to dinner and a night on the town with all expenses paid and the newly-weos got the bridal suite at the Southern Hotel. Tho next day they were the honored guests at a luncheon arranged by their new-found friends. Unable up to the last moment to attend the luncheon, Maggio, Kozar and other crewmemhers found that ar­ ridge, manager of Southern Hotel, and Morris Kosoff. rangements had been made with Cities Service to get them soma time off for the occiasion. The round of parties and VIP treatment continued until the Bal­ timore sailed "the following day for Lake Charles with the bride­ A runaway outboard motorboat that threatened to decapi­ groom. tate two men after It spilled them in the water was quicldy Fairy tales? Well, sometimes they really come true. brought imder control with an assist from an SIU ship. The runaway craft was go­ ing around in circles when 'All Ashore!'—by seafarer ft.'Kenfueky' Perry spotted by the SS Dykes as it was docking In New Jersey's Raritan River two weeks ago. Nearby two men in the water were holler­ ing for help. Ordered to lower the port life­ boat, the gang began ripping off the covers until the skipper spotted a boat already in the water a couple of hundred yards ahead. Dutch Remyn and Jimmy Moore, ABs, took off for the smaller boat, broke the lock that held It and began rowing toward the men In the wa­ ter. Once the castawajis were gotten ashore, they went after their own craft, which was still wildly cir­ cling about After a couple of tries, they were able to Jam the oars into the propeller and wrap a heaving line STOund the screw while one of them climbed aboard to shut off the 30 hp motor. It developed that they had been spilled from the outboard while making a sharp turn with the throttle wide open, and had there­ after been at the mercy of the erratic boat, they figured they were lucky to be aUve, mostly thanks to the Dykes' crew. "Skim." tho ship's reporter, Captalni Tho ship h going fast, men* Anyone know how to pray?. added; "P-A wo now have two Rromani I do, eoptoin. chewod-up oari and • one beat-up Coptolni Obod. Youproy. Wt r« on# short on lif« prtsarvars. hckYlntJ^.'* They Were Lucky—Only The Boat Lost Its Head m �Tat* Foarteea SEAFARERS Anyone Got Any Ideas? ; benefits. This letter, incidental­ ly, has the approval of the ma­ jority of crewmembers aboard. To the Editor: Leyal E. Joseph Upon arrival here at Rio de Ship's reporter Janeiro on the SS Del Sud I (Ed, notes The seatime re­ received a copy of the LOG (Aug. 15, 1958) with an article quirement for the existing $150 I sent in from the SS* Monarch ' monthly SIU disability-pension benefit, aside from the basic of the Seas. There is an error in it nam­ eligibility rule for all SIU Wel­ ing me as the ship's delegate on fare Plan benefits, is 12 ycors that ship, as I was actually the on ships of companies now steward department delegate on under SIU contract, as far back there. Brother Pate, DM, was as 1934. Full details on disabili­ pur ship's delegate. I'd appre- ty-pension eligibility are in the box on page 5. Just to keep the arithmetic straight, on the assumption that the average Seafarer sails nine months a year, it would theoretically take him 16 years or more, rather than 18, to accumulate the necessary time.) j Wants to Keep I'Credits'Right 1 : ^ ' Letters To The Editor Repair job on the winches keeps this pair hard at work aboard the Alcoa Pennant, as chief electrican A. A. Abrams flef^ and 2nd electrician E. Watson team up to set things right. Pre­ sumably everything worked out okay. The photo by William R. Cameron, night cook and baker, certainly did. SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1218 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstem 7-4800 BOSTON 878 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES, La. HEmlock 8-5744 Leroy Clarke. Agent MOBILE .1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 812 Front St. MORGAN CITY Phone 2156 Tom Gould. Agent NEW ORLEANS ..... 523 BlenviUe St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 875 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK . 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal CoUa. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St Marty BreithoK. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH 2 Abercom St E. B. McAuIey. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Jeff GlUette. Agent Main 3^4334 TAMPA . 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 3-1323 WILMINGTON. CalU ... 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS . 675 4tll Ave.. Bklyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Aleina. Deck W. Hall. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan. Joint SUP HONOHn.U....51 South Nlmlti Highway PHone 5<_>2-777 '"CMI^-43®^ RICHMOND. Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 450Douglas Hanson St. 2-8383 2505 1st A^ Main 0290 805 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 875 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 96165 Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. SMond Ave Phone: 713-J 180 .Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 29 St. MAin 1-0147 RIVER ROUGE ..10225 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 821 W. Superior St. Phone: Randtlph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 BUFFALO. NY LOC-A-RHYTHM: Blue Lament By John J. Sodofsky Heading out to sea. Feeling a little blue, 'Cause the ship that I am on Is taking me from you. I've heard men say they'll sail no more; They're going to get a job ashore. And stay home with their kids and wife , To try and lead a normal life. Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S ..128V8 HoUls St. Phone 36911 MONTREAL 634 St James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 372 King St. E. EMplre 46719 VICTORIA. BC......017H Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOUVER. BC .298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. . Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebee 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD. Ontario .52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC . .44 'Sault-au-Matelot Quebec ; Phone: 3-1569 But they'll find out it's mighty hard. And back they'll go for their ship­ SAINT JOHN.,....m Prince WilUam St. ping card. , NB OX 35431 WHEW! ITbsoHOT I CAN'T«|.EEP... I'v;-'- [ Is- • KlllL w September M. INtt LOC 7m All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ciate if this would be corrected so the record would be straight. Meanwhile, smooth sailing to ali. Everybody on here is very happy with our new contract gains. Eddie Erlksen (Ed. note: Apolopies to Broth­ er Pate for shutting him out.) Opens New Bar in Yokohama To the Editor: I'd appreciate a notice in the LOG that I have opened a bar in Yokohama so some of my friends and shipmates can see it. I'd appreciate anybody drop­ ping in to say hello, as SIU guys will always be welcome. I'm sure they'll find the service and prices right. If possible, have the LOG sent to the place, so the boys can see them when they come over. The address is George's Bar, No. 2-93 Yamashita-Cho, Naka-Ku, Yokohama, Jayan. George W. Harding (Ed note; LOGS are being sent as you requested.) X t, Formosa Strait is Getting Hotter To the Editor: ' Enclosed are photos taken aboard the tanker Cities Serv­ ice Miami on our way back to Sasebo, Japan, after another shuttle run to the Persian Gulf. As the rumors fiy, we have one more shuttle run and then head bapk to the States. The boys are all looking for­ ward to a couple of good days ashore, and then to getting the trip over with and heading home. We will then have been out over a year. ' The pictures were taken with Formosa in the background. As you know, there has been some shooting the past few days be­ tween the Nationalist Chinese and Red forces Involving some "of the nearby islands. Gene Langstrand, OS, should get the credit for the camera work. Alex Janes Ship's reporter Says Hawaii is No Paradiso To the Editor: I just came back to San Fran­ cisco as a first-class passenger on the Pacific Navigator after being in the Tripler Army Hos­ pital in Honolulu. Honolulu stinks in my book. If you can afford to put out about $50 per diem and live in the Royal Hawaiian or Henry Kaiser's Hawaiian Village or own yourself a villa you got it made. Then you can be like the plutocrats or multi-millionaires who use this territorial play­ ground for their backyard and charge a darn good bit off to taxes. But a few miles away and also on other islands, many of the native-born still live in shacks and huts. You take away Ameri­ can protection and money and. assuming no other country takes over, namely Russia, in less than ten years the inhabitants would be using out-rigger ca­ noes to catch their daily meal and the outstanding diet would ho fish and poi. The board of health evidently doesn't inspect the diseasebreeding massage parlors in the downtown area where for $3 per half hour one wades through wet, sloppy- floors without any foot covering to climb on a bench covered with dirty linen which is not changed for each customer. I have seen people lay on these dirty, imsanitary sheets and have pus squeezed out of their bodies, and then watched the next customer climb up on,the same sheet. This is a common practice here. What a joke it would be if this place ever became the 50th state, or even the 150th. • George B. Dunn Urge Pro-Rated Pension Set-Up To the E^tor: We, the crew of the Young America, have been following several articles in the .LOG about u new pension plan. In our estimation, on the issue of seatime, we figure that the average guy sails nine months out of the year. There­ fore, in order to secure 12 years* seatime, he must sail at least 18 years or more. In any event, we v/ouH like to approve Brother Donald D. Whittaker's writeup in the LOG of August 1, 1958 (urging a pro­ rated pension set-up—^Ed.) or at least some kind of outright pension benefit under which the average seaman could draw ^joying peaceful passage off Formosa despite shooting between Chinese forces in nearby Straits, Seafarers on the Cities Service Miami pose for photographer Gene Langstrand, OS. Pictured (standing, I to r| John Lefco, ship's delegate; W. Wallace, fireman; Joe Wilaszak, baker; A ex Janes, ship's reporter; kneeling, Gerry Cordero, utility, and Eddie Abrams, steward. �T-t'T:'': September It, 19S» SEAFARERS Pat* Flfteca LOG Lk, Charles Has 'Dry'Ambitions SlU BABY ABBIYALS All of the following SIU famillea have received a'$200 SIU maternity benefit. Robert Schwatka Jr., born July Rios, New York, NY. 80, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ » ert Schwatka, Baltimore, Md. Guadalupe Romero, bom August 4> 4". 4" 27, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Ralph Bullard, Jr., bom July 9, L. Romero, Houston. Tex. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph t 4> 4" Bullard, New York, NY. Michael Anthony Sullivan, bora 4» 4" 4> July 29, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Knapp Jr., born August Frederick R. Sullivan, New Orleans, 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ La. liam Knapp, Houston, Tex. » » » $ ^ 4, Abert * Alfred Webb, bora Gloria Marie Law, born July 8, August 31, 1958, to Seafarer and 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Mrs. James L. Webb, Mobile, Ala. A. Law, Philadelphia, Pa. " » 4^ 4- 4^ Milagros Cruz, bom August 8, Steven Paul Lupo, bom July 29, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Crui, New York Oily. Lupo, Rosebank, SI, rJY. t, t, Catherine Mae Evans, born Au­ 4> 4" 4> Grant Marrett Jr., bom August gust 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Grant John P. -Evans, Baltimore, Md. Marzett, Mobile, Ala. ^ 4^ James Carley Gordon, bom Au­ S> i> ^ Dora Alice Bios, bom August 14, gust 18, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan L. Hunter U. Gordon, Norfolk, Va. LAKE CHARLES—Expansion of dry cargo freight operations here is reaching the constmction stage. The Board of Harbor Conmdssloners is already letting bids for new docks, on which work is ex­ pected to start at once. the new docks will enlarge the port's freight capacity by several hundred thousand tons, and will undoubtedly lead to greater Job possibilities for Seafarers in the area. Lake Charles is still pri­ marily a tanker port. Shipping, meanwhile, continues to be on the slow side, although some men succeeded in getting out during the period. Port Agent Leroy Clarke pointed out, how­ ever, that there was an ample supply of ratings Vessels in the area during the past two weeks included six Cities Service tankers—^Rpyal Oak, Chlwawa. Council Grove, Winter Hill, Bradford Island and CS Baltimore —plus the Petrochem (Valentine) and pel Sol (Mississippi). AU of them were in good shape. FINA L DISPATCH Arehlbald McGuigan, 71: Brother McGuigan died in the PHS Hos­ pital, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by a sister, Julia Ma- . gilton, of Belfast, Ireland, where he was born. Broth­ er McGuigan was interred in the St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI, NY. t Personals And Notices TO SHIPS IN ATtAKTiC • SOUTH AMERICAN - EUROPEAN WATERS THE FIRST DIRECT VOICE BftOADCaST TO SHIPS' CREWS ivmy SUKBAT • IHO «MT t Alexander Rever, 56: Brother Rever, of Philadelphia, died in Bal­ timore, Md. on April 20, 1958. Cause of death was cancer. After Joining the SIU in 1952, Rever Leonard A. G. Smith Please contact your wife at 201 Thomas St., West Haven, Conn. I : - .4- 4 i Joseph Rionx Will you please get in touch with Mrs. Annand Rivet at 161 Avon .St., Lowell, Mass. i . t Selden F. Manard Please contact your wife at 1722 63rd St., Brooklyn, NY. 4^ » 4> Walter C. Zajane Youh"mother, Mrs. Mary Zajane, wants-you to contact her at 147 John SL, Staten Island 2, NY. Her telephone number GI 8-6808. * Pate6 the urn. : 'J' - 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Andrew Danlluk A letter is being held for you in the LOG office. 4- "Blinky" AUen Mitchell Mobley would like you to return the glasses he left with you in NY. His address is 3613 E. Wilder Ave., Tampa 10, Fla. -7 ' :v'.; " UP-TO*THB-MINUT| UNION AND MARITIMi NEWS or SPECIAL INTEREST TO YOUI iiiiiill ' \1 it, - John Thompson Certificates of vaccination which you left aboard-the Robin Hood are being held In the LOG office. I'- S>K..!S Junior Yankee 'MmiM < BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE MARITIMI TRADIB DBPARTMINf SlU^AftO MSTRia • SUP • MFOW«MCS • ROU • MMIP • IME • SIU-CANADIAN MSTUa '"1 -•-'v MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Cohtmue... f/'r-/- i'rnji'ii- KS X' I EVERY SUNDAY, ISIS GMT I AA^A-nAv MIX Z (2:15PJII fST5ttnday) J EVERY MO0315 GMT • » l»»ne.ndN»«ll.AiiJ» I <10:15 PM EST Sunday) | Europe ( Authrelfa WCO»l8020Ka WMM 25-15887 KC* Eosl Coeit SeiHfc Aaioilcw WCO.189884 RCD Northwest Pacific WMM 81-11837.5 Wetl Ceotl SeiHli Aniaricii I I I " bsM*:! 'm'fr.'ifp. .,iS: Jm.'. I I I I though bof and armi conceol tho MltOring on ht« shirt, Jomos "Sluggor" Mossie, Jr. h <gi Ihc Yonlmes .. . of tho Bo^oro Uttlo L 0 a g u o. Jim's "monogor" is Seafarer Idmas Moulc, Sr. on tho RoWiiTFiinfc - sailed in the deck department. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Rever of Philadelphia. 4 4 4 James A. Oliver. 51: Brother Oliver died of a heart ailment in the US Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, on August 8, 1958. Sailing in the steward depart­ ment, he Joined the SIU in 1955. Brother Oliver lived in Balti­ more, Maryland where his sister, Anna M. Wingate, surivives him. The place of burial is unknown. 4 4 4 David S. Furman, 64: Leukemia caused the death of Brother Furman on June '0, 1958, In the Sta­ ten Island PHS. He" joined the SIU in 1952, sail­ ing in the stew­ ard department. Brother Furman lived in Irvington, NJ, with his sister. Bertha F, Hickman, who survives him. He was buried in the Hollywood Ceme­ tery, Union, NJ.. 4 4 4 Charles Barton, 42: Brother Bur­ ton died on July 22, 1958, In the PHS hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. The cause of death was tubercul­ osis. Brother Burton is . survived by his sister, Mrs. Elsie Buena Murray, of Weaver, Alabama. Place of burial is unknown. 4 4 4 James Ruth, Jr., 38: Brother Ruth died May 8, 1958, aboard the Margaret Brown, on which he was a member of the deck department. Death resulted from a heart ail­ ment. Brother Ruth, who joined the SIU in 1953, was buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, New Or­ leans, La. There are no survivors. Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafwers congregate \ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head-' quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of caU. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at- every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOO office that Seafarers congregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy of its mailing lists. �SEAFAltEIIS«I.Oe • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERN ATION AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT > AFL-ClO • Twelve-Mile China Coast Limit Seen Danger To Afloat In The Streets Of Detroit The failure of the 86-natibn UN Conference on the Law of the Sea to reach agreement on territorial waters and fishing rights, earlier this year, is having consequences which niight ' .'n directly affect SIU-manned+ ships. The action of the Red the stage for Red China to claim a Chinese government in unila­ 12-mile limit. However, while the terally setting lip a 12-inile off­ basis for Iceland's action was eco­ shore territorial limit, raises ques­ nomic, China's is military. After tions about ships calling at Hong declaring the offshore islands- of Kong as well as ships- going into Quemoy and Matsu and BritishFormosan "fraters" where JRed China held Hongkong within their terri­ torial limit, the Communists are is now pressing her claims. The Chinese proclamation iff a ch.arging the" US with -"violation" 12-mile limit came after Iceland of torritorial waters. Aside from the fact that the announced that she would extend US 7th fleet is In the area. SIUher territorial waters to 12 miles and served notice that British flsh- manhed Isthmian ships occasional­ Great Lakes Dislnct put on this Impressive display for Detroit audience during huge Labor Day pa­ . ing vessels violating the line would ly make calls at Hong Kong which. In the Red Chinese book, would rade in that city. Float won second prize In competition with other unions in the Detroit area. be penalized. be placing SIU ships within the Britain, one of the world's six territorial limits of the Chinese chief fish producers, countered Peoples Republic. Other SIUIceland's decision by sending a manned vessels are frequent call­ small armada of fishing vessels ers at Taiwan In the heart of the into the troubled waters,. accona- trouble area. panied by several warships, in the Propaganda Move event that there should be trouble. At the monvent, it is believed that So far, Iceland has had littie suc­ the Chinese announcement Is a cess in keeping the British from propaganda move designed to win The old Army game," hurry up and wait," took on new fishing its waters. y the support of the majority of the meaning for the crew of the SlU-manned Coe Victory. Dur­ The "fish war" appar&tly set 86-natibhs at the Conference of the SeO. which were in favdr of ah ing the recent Middle East crisis, the Coe Victory spent three extension of the three mile linsit.. weeks waiting^ to unload" Although the vessel is designed During the conference, most "vital" supplies at the Jordan­ pendent on what could be brought to minimize the possibility of radiamajor Western. maritime powers ian port of Aqaba because of in via Aqaba. Consequently, the ship hightailed tion a large majority of the crewoffered plans to extend the three- a dispute over unloading and., a it into Aqaba on August 14, and members aboard the nuclear-pow­ mile limit to six. Since this was backlog of 40,000 tons of cargo on unacceptable to nations demanding the docks. At one time about two then started waiting. It was re­ ered NS Savannah will be re­ twelve mile's or more and agree­ dozen ships were on the hook ported that she finally got out on stricted from the machinery spaces, and others will have to wear per­ ment could not be reached, the waiting to discharge their cargo. September 5. Another Victory Carriers ship, the sonnel geiger counters while going, Western powers gave formal notice AHiiing. to the growing list of that, they would recognize .only the Oil In Drums Coeur P'Alene Victory, left Brem- about their duties. "vote of thanks" members are the traditional three-mile limit as uni­ The .Coe Victory headed for erhaven hurriedly with 457 mili­ According to Richard P. Godwin, deck engineer of the Andrew versally applicable. Aqaba carrying of all things, oil tary vehicles for the trouble area, npclear project officer of the Mari­ Jackson (Water­ The current disputes open, up in drums, because of what was re­ but it . was diveii:ed at sea and time Administration, both passen­ man), Emil Nord­ the possibility that the UN may ported as a dire shortage of fuel. came to New York instead. gers and crewmembers aboard thw strom, and the try again to negotiate new Inter­ The revolution in Iraq had cut off Jeep Road Savannah will be subject to some ship's steward national regulations in this field normal fuel supplies to Jordan radiation. HOwever, it is calcu­ is linked with the rest department gang leaving, that country, totally de- 6f Aqaba as soon as possible. lated to be lower than that which Jordan by a road that's little c 0 n s i s t in g of is allowed X-ray technicians. more than a Jeep track to a rail­ Hemsley Guinier, head 54 miles away. There were Radiation Varies chief steward, not enough wharves to berth the Clarence Oliver, In his address United Na­ ships or trucks to haul cargo tv tions Conferencetointhe chief cook; Cice­ Geneva, the railroad. In addition, American zerland, Godwin reported thatSwit­ ro Douglas, 2nd the Nordstrom experts found that, the local rail­ maximum degree of radiation cook; Pablo Lo­ road had just 21 locomotives, of pez, 3rd cook;. Charles Kayanagh, which 11 were sitting on sidings would vary according to ceitaln Fred Lewis, Frank LavSosa, James turning Into rust. The Americans areas of the ship. Mitchell, messmen;/J. Richards, In passengers areas the radia­ WASHINGTON-rThe Government is finally changing a had to get 100 rail carloads of steward utility and John Fanoli, tion level will be no greater than rubbish and 26 carloads of scrap galley utility. Also making the list cart before ,the horse" situation that. has been plaguing an accumulated dosage of 0.5 rems hauled out of the railroad yards was the entire steward department consumers for years. Beginning early in 1959, food producers per year. The maximum in areas ^ and the shops before they could of the Oce^n Deborah (Maritime will have to prove that the* where the crews will be quartered get the railroad, functioning with Overseas) but especially the cooks, • chemicals, used in their prod-" of the product could be some degree of normalcy. or work will be five rems per year. Roland Loinax, chief cook, Robert. ucts; are safe before the food sale barred. In the interim, the con­ It is now moving 600 tons of Some parts of the ship, those Green, night cook and baker and sumer would be left on his own. to cargo a day with a mere 25,000 labeled "limited areas" will not be can be put on the market. 3rd cook Dallas D. Hill. Up until now, consumers have, decide whether it might be safe tons piled up on the docks and an entered without the captain's per­ Finally, a sweeping okay for the been at the mercy of the often- to use a particular product. equal amount waiting to be un­ mission. In these parts, when the entire crew of the Penn Mtwiner exaggerated claim of food pro-: Issues have frequently been loaded. plant has full reactor power, no (Penn Trans.) from meeting se­ ducers and processors who may raised, for example, over chemicals Things got so bad that oil more than three rems will be per­ cretary M. Hitchcock, who pointed have stretched the truth a little used by bakery chains in making tankers were unloading directly mitted in any 13|-week period. Five out that "cooperation among the in advertising their wares. The various types of bread, particularly into tank trucks which were put rems is the average radiation' at entire crew shows why there is no new regul9tions under the Food over the additives used for color­ on landing barges and brought to which X-ray technicians are al­ bee^ng aboard this ship." and Drug Act also affect virtuafly ing purposes and to retard spoilage. the ships. lowed to absorb. 4. 4. .. Incidentally, the charges for the all other foods oh the market. • Bimilar circumstances surround Engine Room Rules other types of foods as well. ' . Burden Of Proof Coe Victory while she was waiting Because he is doing such a Total , restriction, he said, will Chemicals used In food are to unload- her "vital'' cargo "swell job". Evert Rosenquist was The change now puts the burden be placed on the controlled ma­ reelected as deck of proof on the food industry, added for such purposes as color, amounted to $^200 a day. . chinery spaces where only mem­ delegate on , the rather than the consumer or the flavor, bleaching, thinning, thick­ bers of the engine department and Pacific Explorer. Government itself. Previously, a ening and preventing mold and officers, when wearing personnel And that's the new product could go up on the rancidity. The new rules require Shorthanclecl? dosimeters, can work. wdfd fo|: the en­ grpcer's shelves, without challenger the-manufacturer to make the tests H a crewmemher quits while Extreme precautions were iaken tire crew Ed Tay­ It then became necessary for -the and submit proof of the results a -ship is' in port, delegates lor, meeting sec-, Government to shew that a chemi­ before the product can be mar­ are asked to contact the hall for the containment of all radio­ retary, notes. cal used for flavoring, coloring or keted. Foods already on the shelves Immediately' for a replace­ activity on the Savannah in case "Everyone is do­ other purpojses was harmful alto­ will have tp. be tested in the same ment. Fast action on their part of a rupture of the reactor or its ing his job well, gether or at least in the amounts manner. will keep all jobs aboard ship primary system. All equipment used. the SIU way, H6 tests will be required in the filled at all ~times and elimi­ that may fail during operations Rosenquist Taylor reports. Aside from court action, animal case of such long-Used additives as nate the chance of the ship may be completely contained and* isolated and duplicate machinery J "No beefs,'no disputed overtime feeding tests over a period of two sugiur, salt> vpnilla, vinegar, sailing shprthanded. v/ill be used. years were then re^hired before paprika'lihd lsbih'd other spices. In all departments." Jordan Dock Snafu Check Atom Holds Xoe' B Vfeeks Ship Crew OnRadiation 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 12, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU VACATION PAY BOOSTED TO $360 SEAFRERS HIT BATISTA SCABBING SIU SENIORITY RULES AMENDED HQ CREDENTIALS GROUP CHECKING ON CANDIDATES RAID FAILS, SHIP CREWED BY SIU LABOR DAY MEANS $ TO MOBILE MEN SEE US TRAMPS HARD-HIT UNDER FORCED LAY-UP PLAN BME BOOSTS BENEFITS FOR ENGINEERS INTERIM REPORT BY NLRB EXAMINER ISSUED ON ACS MATES BY-PASS AMMI, SIGN 31 FREIGHT LINES DISABLED GET BIG US AID BOOST STUDY OF HEALTH CENTER SET BY WEST COAST SIU NY AUTHORITY BUYS ERIE BASIN CANADIAN SIU CONDEMNS BATISTA’S STRIKEBREAKING P-A SELLING T-2 LIFT-ONS TWELVE-MILE CHINA COAST LIMIT SEEN DANGER TO SHIPS JORDAN DOCK SNAFU HOLDS ‘COE’ 3 WEEKS NEW FOOD REGULATIONS TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC’S HEALTH CHECK ATOM SHIP CREW ON RADIATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/12/1958 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. XX, No. 19 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3e9658e77a914a8950414f3c6b480fa9.PDF b068a4bc2eacda9e4ff52d79118276b7 PDF Text Text Stoiy On Page X SEATARBRS^LOG » OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THI $E A FA R E R$ I NTERN AT I ON AL UNION •ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • 5-'' ! -•> • I. '-•H. • '•'-i I -m Stoiy On Page 3 'K-- I > -• 'v', OiJI^ Seafarers aboard Sandcaptain VCOWn IffOv« rescued four persons from this Jersey Central coacK'hanging onto open Newark Bay lift ' bridge in disaster that took 48 lives. One other person JWa» pull^ from the wate3ri,.j^j»ry en Page • Mass protest of Cuban jtovernmeht's strikebre aking J» against Canadian strikerB at Cuban consulate in New ; York helped win withdrawal of Cuban stamen lorced to work struck shi^ White-cap­ ped, placard-bearing marchers surround costumed "Cuban police" to^g effigy of "the s^utnan Batista wants." (Sterjr en Page li natares^ Page f.) i �Fice Tw« SeptAmbw 99,'mm :':M:^,.: SMAPAKERS For 38 Union Offices A total of 71 Seafarers have been found fully qualified to fun for Union office and will vie for 38 elective posts open ib the coming Atlantic and Gulf District election. Sixtyeight of the candidates passed the credentials committee of rank and file Seafarers aft«r gubmitting proof of seatime,-*^" membership in good standing grounds in advance of the voting, were disqualified, the committee and citizenship as required the SEAFARERS LOG^ in its issue reported,,could have been abli to by the Union constitution. Three of October 10, 1958, will print a qualify if they had followed the other qualified on appeal. (See special, supplement containing pic­ rules and procedures set forth in tures and Statements from all of the constitution. "The Commit­ •tory below.) In ail. 84 Seafarers nominated the candidates for office. In addi­ tee," they said, "is bound by the themselves for office, but 12 were tion the LOG wiU carry a sample constitution and had to decide on disqualified for failing to meet the ballot which will be an exact dupli­ the basis of the constitution constitutional requirements, and cate of the actual ballots. These The cases of tUsquaiification cited one withdrew his name from the copies will be available in all are especially regrettable because race shortly after submitting his ports and will be airmailed to the of the fact that the Union, this credentials. Two years ago, al­ ships so that Seafarers can ac­ year, as in every election year, though there were 39 open posts-— quaint themselves with the candi­ went to such lengths to set forth one more than in this year's elec­ dates and election procedure be­ the procedures and requirements John Sfafhis, Marino Cooks and Stowoltilt dlspoldior. calls fobs to be followed by Uiose seeking a tions—there were only 72 qualified fore voting. while Wilder Smith, MCS New York agent, stands by. SIU Pccifie Of the disqualified candidates, ID place on the ballot." candidates on the ballot. District affiliate recently moved its New York operation into SIU Voting'in the SIU biennial elec­ were found by the committee not The qualified candidatei and the headquarters. ~ \ tion willbegin on November 1 and in continuous good standing for the posts for which they are competing will contlnqe for two months, two year required period, two- are as foUows: through the end of December. Un­ failed to produce the necessary Secretary-treaanrer:, Paul HalL der the provisions of the constitu­ four months seatime in the current Deck assistant seerelaryiti-eMtion, the nev?ly elected officers will year, two had their books in retire­ nrer; Joseph Algina. ment during the two years previ­ take their posts as soon as they have been certified elected by ous to nominations and one did not Engine assistant seeretary-treasmembership approval of the tally­ submit his credentials to the com­ nrer: Claude Simmons. Steward assistant secretarying committee report on the voting. mittee by the midnight, September treasurer: Edward (Eddie) Mooney. NEW YORK—TTie merging of Marine Cooks and Stew­ 12, deadline. To familiarize the membership A number of the candidates who Jtdnt assistant secretary-treas- ards-Sailors Union of the Pacific halls in . the major outporta with the candidates and their back­ nrer: (two posts open) William was completed last week when four MCS replacements wera Hall, Joseph Yolpian.'^ shipped to the SS President-^ Boston agent: A1 Tanner. Adams from the SIU A&G recreation hall. We don't have to Boston Joint PaWidmani Gene hiring hall in New York. The go outside for anything." Dakin, William John Smith, James two Pacific District affiliates use The rotary shipping board, Joint hiring halls in the ports of which is located on the second Sweeney. New York Joint Patrolman: New Orleans, Seattle, Portland, deck In the hall. Is divided so that the upper half will be used by (eight posts open) £m^ (Scottie) Wilmington and Honolulu. Three Seafarers have qualified as candidates in the forth­ Aubusson, Robert Barrett, Ami members of the A&G District, Step Up Joint Aetiim and the lower half by the Faclfie coming SIU general election as a result of membership Bjomsson, William Burke, Daniel The use of joint hiring halls is action upholding their appeals from rulings by the creden- Butts, Malcolm M. Cross, Carlos M. another step in the general plan District sailore and cooks. MCS Diaz, Joseph Di Giorgio, Paul Dro- to coordinate, the activities of the and SUP registration will bo tials committee. The appeals ' zak, Thomas H. Fleming, Vincent three unions which form the SIU's handled at the dispatch counter in had been at headquarters all the are the first ones taken under Genco, Louis Goffin, W. Paul Gon- Pacific District-the MCS, SUP. and flont of the board. the new SIU constitution time for the processing of a vaca­ sorchik, Howard Guinier, Frank J, the Marine Firemen and Watertion paymmt and thus he couldn't adopted in 1952. Jankowski, Casimer Kaust, William tenders Union. Only recently the prodoqe it for the .conunittee until The additions increase the num­ Scott Porter, Eugene Bay, Cbarlei three West Coast affiliates Joined returned to him. ber of qualified candidates to 71. it had been ScOfield, Freddie Stewart, Jo­ their pension plans into a tingle No Seatime Proof The trio includes William Burke, seph Telcher, Keith Terpe, James fund and later announced plans for In turn, Blaust had bepn dis­ Carlos M. Diaz and Casey Kaust, qualified for failing to show proof Tucker, Van Whitney. the future publication of a single all running for posts as New York of three years seatime, although Pacific District newspaper. Philadelphia agent; Stosh (Stan­ Joint 'patrolman. A total of 24 it was found later he actually had ley) Bojkq, Steve (Blackie) Car- The move into the A&G head­ candidates wUl now compete for the necessary time. However, dullo, Harry Gerie. quarters hall was well liked by the the eight open posts on the ballot, since he was aboard ship prior Philadelphia Joint patrolman: MCS membership. As MCS messinstead of only 21, who were orig­ to the close of nomiimtions, he had John HetzeU. man Tony Locicero put it, "We HOUSTON—The SIU-i:ianned inally qualified by the committee. no knowledge of thq committee's have everything we need right Steel Advocate (Isthmian) rammed Based on provisions spelled out ruling. A further gpk^nd for dis­ Baltimore agent: Earl Sheppard. here in one building, * new an oil barge and a tugboat in the in the SIU constitution, the dis­ qualification, again ^ue to a late Baltimore Joint patrtdman: shipping the board, a cafeteria and a Houston Ship Chaimel early Sept qualifications were reversed by the dues payment, was also waived three posts open) Rexford E. 16. There were no casualties aboard vote of the shoreside membership when he showed it was due to his Dickey, Eli Hanover, Clifton H. the ship. at regular meetings in all ports participation in the Bull Line Jackson, Ralph W. Murry, Flaye On engineer on the tugboat Ox, (Al) Stansbury. strike last year. operated by Bludworth Construc­ AU of these situations arc ipeci- Norfolk ageiti: James A. Bullock. Texts of the appeals acted on tion Co., was missing and pre­ fically recognized in the Union Savannah agent: William J. In all ports are on page 10. sumed drowned. Three other men constitution. Morris. aboard theTiug were injured. The tug capsized and sank. Tampa agent: A. W. (Andy) on September 17. It was empha­ MONTREAL—Last minute con The Steel Advocate ran aground Gowder, Louis (Blackie) Ncira, F. sized in the appeals that the cre­ tract talks between the SIU Cana­ following the collision. She waa Reid, Jr. dentials committee had acted prop­ dian District and two major Great pulled off with no apparent dam­ erly in all cases, based on the doc­ Mobile agent: Cal Tanner. Lakes operators have averted thb age by two G&H tugs, manned by uments submitted by the candi­ Mobile Joint patrolman: (three threat of a 60-ship atrike and set members dates at the time to establish their of the SIU Harbor and posts open) Durwood Dees, Harold the pattern for further negotiations eligibility under the constitution. Inland WaterwaysDivision, and J. Fischer, Robert Jordan, Leo Pat­ with six remaining Canadian com­ sailed to" Houston for inspectionu Lacked Seatime SIU membership meet­ rick Marsh. panies on the Lakes. The disqualification in the case The ship was inbound from India New Orleans agent: Walter (Rus­ The' new two-year contract, when the collision occurred. of Burke was based on his failure ings ore held regularly ty) Beyeler, Lindsey J. Williams. whkh covers some 2^408 Canadian to show four nmnths seatime in every two weeks on Wed­ New Orleans Joint patrolman; seafarers, provides for a ten perthe cturent year, j^owever. his nesday nights at 7 PM in three posts open) George E. Annis, coit package increase, five percent wife appealed on his behalf, point­ 'om Gould, Sylvester Monardo, C. retroactive to June and another $qpt. 26,1958 Vol. XX, No. 20 ing out that he was aboard ship all SIU ports. AH Sea­ and that this time (September 5 farers ore expected to J. (Buck) Stephens, Frank (Red five percent next year. to September 12—closing date for attend; those who wish to Sully) Sullivan, Charles M. TanneHeld Separate lidka hill, John L. Whited, Keith (Hono­ nominations) would.-give him the Separate talks were held ^th be excused should request lulu) Wlnsley; seatime necessary. lie already had the two operafdjrs,'N. M.'PattiNriBma permission by telegram shown 112 days on dlsch^ges. PATO HAU. Secrttarit-Tr^asunt How^n agent:J^be^ A. Mat­ & Soiu, Li^ and the Ujpper Lakes, MdHor. BHOfAae MMtur • • Diaz was disqualified for not (be sure to include' reg­ thews. •and St. Lawrence ^anspbrtatibn UAH, Art CdOor. JOquuii A»Binu wraa maintaining the two yoars of con- istration number). Houston JMht pafyofanaa: James Co,, after formal negotiations with SnvACK.^ A(. HA|ixm. JTonii BaThe tinuoi^ good standing in the Un­ the Lakes Carriers' Association lUM iCAxua, JBOV WfOcm mot Jlom* L. Allen,' Charles M. Kiinball, ion required by the cpnstitutibh negt SIU meetings e^ll be: James Arthur McConatby, W< (Bin) which represents all M the #ajor due to a late- dues pnyxnent. In Mitchell. - Canadian Great Lakes' compraniesr Pubtlxh;a feNvMliTy it tba' ; October I tha Saafarars Intarnallonal UnL this ca^. It was determined that Wilmington > ageui: Reed Hum- failed to produce a new agreement. of laiOlc a-Oulf Dlstclct. APL-CIO, i7S F< Diaz had been- on a ship af the October IS ' it it. expected that the new cpnpltties,^ >-•.. ' -'i'-. time and- Atnt wag^ net liable' for San ' Fmneiseo agent: Martin ract,*which covers the two largest ' the-dues until hn lwtd :off. It was (Marty) .Breltboff. ' ; Cafiadian fleets' bn ' the Great -'Shown further bis .discharge I Tbiovember 12 ; Seattle agentt .Theqdoro .(Tad) Lakes; wSl: ba flfilowed by the covering the' ^ilod' in -rFother operatora^''''::^ MCS New Yorit Office Moves Into SIITs Hall Membership Okays 3 Men On Appeal Advocate In Crash With Houston Tug Canadian SIU Signs 2 Go's SCHEDULE OF SIU MEEnMGS SEAFAHERS LOG asT .-.-;> , _ I �r7y: r-77#.--;-j V SEAFARERS i f^MMT II, Iftt LOG Flf* TlUM Struck Ships Yields To SIU, Pulls Men OH China Coast Now 100% In light of the active hostilities betweed Goitimunist and Nationalist Chidese along the China coast, the SIU has negotiated a 100 percent area bonus agreement in Formosan waters. The agreement actually covers four bonus areas beginning at a point south of Formosa and extending northward to Manchuria, but for practical purposes, it will only involve those SIU ships sail­ ing In Formosan waters as no American ships go into Chinese ports. The agreement calls for a 100 percent bonus on base pay, a $190 vessel attack bonus or a $100 har­ bor attack bonus in case of direct attack while in a 100 percent area and $10,000 life insurance for each crewmember. The bonus area begins at 23 de­ grees north latitude and extends eastward as far as 124 degrees east longitude along some portions of the area. The area Involved off Formosa reaches about 12 miles east, off the island and starts at its southern tip. Ships which have entered the area since September 9 are covered by the bonus agreement The bonus agreement is similar to one reached by SIU Pacific District Un­ ions with West Coast operators. ; I - p'l mi J J • ii.if i m. I'f SlUNA Vice-Prisideni Banks fa b o v •) expresses thanks for aid In Canadian beef at SIU meeting in NY. Right. CNS strikers Bill Zinuck and L Engleman discuss' strike news with Halifax Port Agent Stan Devine (center) after meeting here. Faced with demonstrations up and down the coast protesting its strikebreaking against Canadian SIU members, the Cuban government threw in tlm towel on Saturday morning, Septem-^ would be made for her 13, and pulled Cuban arrangement the International Transportworkers seamen off the struck Ca­ Federation to mediate the dispute. This was the second time an nadian Nationai ships. attempt to work the struck ships Demonstrations from Hali­ had failed. The initial effort, in­ fax, Nova Scotia, down to volving L-ansfer of the ships to New Orleans, on the Gulf Coast on Thursday, September 12, precipitated rapid action by .Cuban government representa­ tives. The Cuban consul general in New York, Alfredo Hernandez, announced Friday night that the Cuban seamen would be with­ drawn from the ships. The following Thursday, a meeting was held in Washington attended by SIU of NA President Paul HaU, Vice-President Hal Banks from Canada and four rep­ resentatives of the Cuban labor federation. As a result of the MOBILE-^Idle here for many months, Pan Atlantic's meeting it was agreed that an four combination tanker-box ships have been chartered to an SlU-contracted company, Cal Tanni^r, port agent, reported. The four tankers, the Ideal-X, Almena, Maxton and Coalinga ly, the first one being Waterman's Hills, will carry grain on their Hastings. first outbound voyago and oil com­ The chartering of the four ing back. tankers came against a background The ships were the forerunners of only fair shipping in this port. of Pan AtlanticvS trailer box opera­ There, were 14 ships calling for tion but have been idle for some payoff or in transit, among them time now. With the crewing of the Chickasaw, Arizpa, Claiborne, these four vessels only one ship, the Monarch of the Seas, Hastings and Morning Light. wiU be left in idle Jean Lafltte (Waterman); the Alcoa WASHINGTON—The Maritime Cavalier, Roamer, (Clipper and status in this port Administration has offered to Ranger (Alcoa); the Del Ore (Mis­ Tanker Trend TAMPA—Port activity here con­ sissippi); Steel Recorder (Isthmian) "turn the other cheek" and guaran­ tinues on the sleepy side with the The trend on tankers carrying and tee loans to help Greek .shipping the Captain Sitinas. iisual run of in-transits providing grain was emphasized when an­ magnate Aristotle Onassis com­ Vacations Gains HaUed a handful of Jobs. The Del Sol other SIU tanker, the Captain plete his previously-breached con­ (Mississippi); Arizpa, Tops Tops Nicholas Sitinas, formerly the Gov­ Seafarers here are commenting tract to build three supertankers and Jean Lafltte (Waterman); ernment Camp, took a load of grain favorably on the new SIU Vacation for American-flag operation. Gateway City and Raphael Semmes out of here for India. She too will Plan. Aside from the increase in Under an earlier contract with (Pan Atlantic) and Alcoa Polaris pick up oil on the inbound trip. benefits, the men see the Plan as the MA, Onassis interests prom­ (Alcoa) were the ships calling here, This was the. second SlU-con- increasing the turnover in shipping ised to build the three vessels, according to Port Agent Tom Ban­ tracted ship to take" grain at the because a crewmember will get off two 46,Q00-ton tankers and one of ning. State Dock grain elevators recent- a ship more readily when he knows 106,000 tons, in return for permis­ he can have some extra vacation sion to transfer 14 US vessels to money to tide him over in between foreign registry. The earifings Publlc Health Gets SIU Assist jobs. from the use of the vessels under The Harbor and Inland Water­ foreign flags were to be reserved to ways Division is expecting more finance the construction of the activity in the coming months as three tankers. the proposed state road-building However last June the company program gets under way. A num­ announced that it would not be ber of HIWD-contracted operators handle sand, sheU and gravel able to complete its contract and which are widely used in road con­ construct the three vessels because struction. The program has been of a depressed tanker market. In marking time pending removal of an effort to enforce the contract, legal obstacles such as securing the Department of Justice filed right, of ways and condemning charges for the return of the 14 properties, but it is expected, to be ships and their profits, or the in full swing by the beginning of forfeiture of some $8,000,000 in performance bonds. 1999. Subsequent hearings by the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee found that the profits from the UM Only One operation of the 14 vessels under Mali Address foreign flags were-diverted to pay - Seafarers with t>eefs regard- off back taxes and fines owed to log slow payment of monies due the US government by Onassis In­ from various operators in back terests. wages and disputed overtime Under this new guarantee should first check whether they agreement, the terms of which have a proper mailing address are being kept secret, the Govern­ on file with the company. SIU ment will guarantee the $51.3 mil­ headquarters officials point out lion construction loan which Will that reports received from sev­ be financed by two banks. The eral operators show checks have terms of this agreement, Clarenr^ i^n mailed to one address Morse, Maritime Administrator, Staff phyiicians Sfdten Mdnd P^lio HtMlfb Sf^^^ ' while a beef on the same score said, will be stricter thkn those examine tape recorder, an SIU gift fie the hbspHiBK^ Recbrdhr'WIN is sent: irom anpth^, thus cre­ normally used by the Government be used in hbspifai's training program fw i^^ teeknl^idhiiu . ating much difficulty lu keaping in gparanteebg ahip construction Doctors qreJI to ;r),W. B, f-wgutohi U iiew, J.iM. jlu^sissi deputy i .'aeccfuads straight' to guard ^einst a default in the, contract' r. ^ qhifi, MediMjSd^ices} V. R. Warbtu . Tampa Still Slow m Four Tanker-Traiferships Shift To SIU Operator Onassis May Get US Aid For Supers the Trinidad flag and importation of West Indian and British crews, flopped in the face of the refusal of the West Indians and British to man the ships. The coastwide demonstrations by the SIU Canadian District, sup­ ported, by the A&G District and other SIU affiliates, were touched off when CulMn seamen were flown into Halifax to man the eight struck ships formerly owned by the Canadian National St^mshlp Company. The eight vessels, Ttiffkebbund since July 4, 1957, had been sold to a Cuban government bank Cuban seamen at first refused to work the vessels, but subse­ quently they took one ship, the jCiudad_de la Habana (ex-Canadian Challengerj_put of Halifax and in­ to Mfir]^3hd Drydock in Baltimore. Members of the Marine and Ship­ builders Union In Halifax had also refused to touch the vessel The arrival of the scab ship in Baltimore harbor touched off the protest demonstrations. They were climaxed when three hundred SIU demonstrators appeared at Mary­ land Drydock on Thursday morn­ ing to he met by a large covey of Baltimore police fully-equipped with paddy wagons. Fifty-nine men were arrested for "blocking the highway" and a number of them clubbed by the police. Among those arrested was Jack Gerson, regional Director of the Marine and Shipbuilders Union. Following the police action, an(Continued on page 15) Low Tanker Turnover In Lake Charles LAKE CHARLES—Tankerland hasn't had much action to boast about the past two weeks. Port Agent Leroy Clarke writes. "There are plenty of ships calling here," he comments, "hut few of the men are getting off." Six Cities Service vessels pro­ vided the port's business, the Royal Oak, Chiwawa, Bradford Island, Council Grove, Winter Hill and Cities Service Baltimore. One other ship, the PetroGhem (Valentine) called at nearby Port Nueches, Texas. Further details are available on the memorial for the victims of Hurricane Audrey which hit here on June 27, 1957. The Marble Workers Union will donate labor free for this purpose, and contri­ butions are coming in at a veiy rapid rate. The dedication had been set for June 27, 1959, the second anniversary of the big blow. / Seafarers hare were saddened to learn of the death of Morris H. Ward, of a heart attack in Pt^ Arthur, Texas. He waa w!(ll known ^0 men ahipplhg' out of this port. ^ 'i •n\ a I "M �SMAWAMMKS Loa \ S«iHeai&er ii. 19St A&G Credentials Report Charles J. Scbfield, 8-186 Qoalifled CredentUa in order.-^- ' ^ Johannes SoreL 8^ Dioqualifled ^ Was apt In continuous good standing for two (2) years previous to nomination. Frsddie Stewart, M Qoalifled Credentiais in twder; J W*, the uncertlfiMd eoniBifttee on eredentiali, duly elected at tbe fnt regular business iile^Bg at Joseph Teidicr. T-1S2 Qoalifled Credentials in order, ^ beadquartera on September 9, 1998, In accordance with the constitution, have examined thetreden^ Keith Terpe, T-3 Qualified Credentials In order. tials of the candidates for elective office or job in the Seafarers International Union of North America, James L. Tucker. T-32 Qualified Credentials in order. Alan tHeocst All Disqualified Was not in continuous good AtlanUc and Gulf District, for the Whitmer. W-dlt years of 1999-1960. as per Artide Paragraph (d) of our Union copstlstanding for two (2) ^ars XI, Section 1, and sulmtit the fol­ tutlon. This same pre-balloting reprevious to n(»ninatIon. Van Whltn^. W-11 Qualified Credentials in order. lowing report; pert was acted on in all ports hold­ Three candidates listed by PHILADELFHIA. AlGKNT We qualified or disqualified ing regular membership meetings, those men who submitted for office on the same night, August 6. 1958. the committee as disqaaliAed (Stanley) BojkOk DBS Qitallfied Credentials in orderi by the rules of our constitution as The pre-balloting report was again were declared qualified by »e-, S. S. (Bladde) CarduD^ CM Qualified Credentials in order, tion of the member in alt porta contained in Artide XII, known concurred in by the membership Qualified 'Credentials in order. as QoalifieatlMU For Officers, Port in all pwts iuddlng regular mem- on their appeals from the de­ Harry Gerie, CM8B Agnts, Padrehueu. And Other bmfalp meetings on the date of cisions of tbe credentials com­ PHlKAlXELPmA JODn! PATBOU^^ Eleottve Jobs. The article reads as August 20, 1958, when the minutes mittee. The three, all candi­ Qualified^ CredenUala In order. follows: of the meetings of August 6, 1958, dates for New YoHc joint pa­ John Hetzell. H-f trolman. are Carlos If. Diaz, **8601100 1. Any member of the were accepted ha all ports.' The ^LT1M€^BE AGENT Union is eligible to be a candidate pre-baUoting report had been re­ William Burke and Casey Eiuri Sheppard. S-X Qnalified Credentials In order.' for, and hold any office or the job produced verbatim in the August Kaust. See page 10 tor rea­ sons for the appeals. 15tb Issue of the SEAFARERS ef port agent or patrolman, prov­ BALTiMOBE JOINT PATBOLMAN LOG as mentioned previously. ided: Rexford E. Diduy, DB Qualified Credentials in order. •'"(a) He has at leastr three (3) We further point out to the were contained, were and have £11 Hanover, HBIS Qualified Credentials in order. years of seatime, in an unlicensed membership, that the August 29, been made available to all of the Clifton H. Jackson. J-239 Qualified Credentials in order. rapacity, aboard an American- 1958. issue of the SEAFARERS membership of our Union.. In this Ralph W. Murry, M-374 Qualified CiredenflAls In oider. flag merchant vessel or vessels; LOG carried an article of informa­ constitution, we, as good Unlto Flaye (AD Stansbury, S-22 Qualified Credentials in order. if he is seeking the job of patrol­ tion that all Seafarers still had members, know that it fully oatman or assistant secretary-treas­ time until September 12, 1958. to lines all quaUficadons necesaair NOBFOLK AGENT for office and the 8tei» and the James A. BulkN^ B-7 urer in a specified department, nominate themselves for office. Qualified Credentials in order. this seatime must be in that de­ We find that, by referring to the manner In whlcli' to qnalify for issues of the SEAFARERS LOG office SAVANNAH AGENT partment, and The following is a complete Hst- William J. Morris, M-4 "(b) He has at least four (4) mentioned above and to the min­ Qualified Credentials in order. months of seatime, in an unli­ utes of the regular membership ing of all men who submitted their censed capacity, aboard an Amer­ meetings, in all the Atlantic, and credentials to the committee. The TAMPA AGEOT ican-flag merchant vessel or Gulf District po^, that every pos­ men's names and jobs for which W. Cunningham, C-309 Disqualified Credentials received after vessels, covered by contract with sible effort was not only made to they submitted sneh credentials are tbe dose of the; nominatioa period. this Union, or four (4) months of advise tbe membership of the qual­ listed in the order which this com­ A. W. (Andy) Gowder employment with, or In my of­ ifications to run for office but in mittee feels they should be placed G-352 Qualified Credentials in order. . fice or job of, the Union, its sub­ addition, a plea was made that any on the general ballot That is. In Jack H. McCkanie. K-AM Disqualified Was not in continuous food sidises, or affiliates, or at the man who thought he may be capa­ alphabetical f<nm onder the efiSces standing for two (2) years previous to nomination. Unlon-'s direction, or a combina­ ble of holding any elective office for which they run, and that the Louis (Blackie) Neiza, N-1 Qualified Credentials in order. ' •. tion of these, between January 1 was urged to submit his creden­ ports, following the headquarters F. F. Reid, Jr., H-432 Qualified Credentials in order. / offices, beginning with Boston, be C. E. (Buster) WeHs, W-441 Disqualified Was not In continuous goud and the time of nomination, and tials for same. "(c) He has been in continuous We. this committee, as well as arranged on the ballot geographiestanding far two (2) years previous to nomination. good standing in the Union for at our rank and file members, are ally as has been done In the past least two (2) years immediately aware of the fact that copies of the Following each man's name and MOBILE AGENT eottstitutiim, wherein all the quali­ book number In bis qualiftcatimi or Cal Tanner, T-1 prior to his nomination, and (Qualified Qredentials in order. "(d) He la a citizen of the Unit­ fications for submitting for office disqualification, followed by the BirailE JOINT PATBOLMAN reason for same. ed States of America. ^ -4 Durwood Dees, DB2 t^ialHIed ClredenUals In order. . "Section. 2. All candidates for, Harold J. Fischer, F-1 QualUled Credentiels In wdw. and holders of, other riective jobs SeCBEIABT-TBEASiniEB James M. Foster, r-24« pisqnalified Was not in continuous food not speeified in the preceding sec­ Paul Hall, H-1 Qualified Credentials In order, standing for two (2) years previous to nomination. tions shall be members ^ the James W. Hunt, H-3W tRthdrew Withdrew his credential* Union. DECK ASSISTANT SECBETABY-TBEASUBEB Robert Jordan, J-1 QuaRfied Credentials In ordeh "Section 9. All candidates for Joseph Algina, A-I Qualified . Credentials in ord«>. ' Jack D. Kennedy. K-22B Disqualified Did not submit proper ami holders of elective offices and time as required by tbe constitUtimL jobs, whether elected or mipointed ENGINE ASSISTANT SECBETABY-TREASUBEB Leo Patrick MSrsb, M-t 'Qualified Chredentials in order. la accordance with this eonstita- Anthony Mdanson, M-867 Disqualified Was not In eontlnaous good tion. shall maintain membership In NEW (HILEANS AGENT standing for two (2) years previous to nomination. good standing. Failure to do so Claude Simmons.'H-l Qualified Credentials in order. : (Rusty) Bcy^, BBl Qualified Credcatlals In order. shall result in ineliglbtlity to hold Lhadsey J. WtUlaiM^ W-1 Qualified Ckedentlala In ordm; aueh office or job •wd con­ STEWABD ASSISTANT SECBETABY-TBEASOBEB stitute an incapacity with regard to Edward (Eddie) _ NEW OBLEANS J<»NT PATBOLMAN such office or job." (End of quote Mooney, M-7 Qualified Credentials in esdcr. George K. Amita, ABM QuaBfied Credentials In order. from constitution.) Ton Geuld, GBt7 Qualified CTedenttals in order. It Is to be pointed out to the JOINT ASSISTANT SECBETABY-TBEASUBEB Sadvcster MonaidA M-734 Qsellflcd Credaadlsto in ocdcc. membership that the SEAFARERS WURam Hall. H-272 C. J. (Buck) Stephens, SB Qualified Qualified Cred«itla6 In order. Credemiali in order. LOG issue of July 18, 1958, carried Joseph Volpian, V-1 Frank (Red Sally) Qualified CTedentiids In order. an article of information, on the SnHhran, SB21 QoeUfied Credentials in order. matter .of the pre-balloting report, BOSTON AGENT Charlea M. TanoehlU. TB Qualified Credentials In erder. on page 3, as well as giving the John L. Whfted, W-S82 QoeUfied Credentials In order. A1 Tannmr, T-13 Qualified Credentials In order. requirements for office. Keith (Hontfafaa) Wlnal^, We further point out to the BOSTON JOINT PATBOLMAN W-2«f Qualified Credentials in erder. membership that the full notice of Qualified Credentials in order. HOUSTON AGENT opening of nominations, necessary Gene Dakln, D-9 Qualifi^ Credentials la order. qualifications for same, and an ap­ William John Smith, S-60 Briicrt A. Matthews, M-X Qualified C^edientiala In order. Qualified Credentials in order. peal for all interested members to James Sweeney, SB HOUSTON JOINT PATBOLMAN qualify themselves are contained James L. Allen. A-80 Qualified In the SEAFARERS LOG, in the NEW YOBK JOINT PATBOLMAN Credentials in order. C. O: (Chuck) Falrcloth, Issue of August 1, 1958, on page Ernest (Scottie) F418 Disqualified Was not in eontinuous g0dli~ three. Also in the August 1, 1958, Aubusson, A-8 Qualified Oedentlals in order. , standing for the two years previous to nomination. Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. on Robert Barrett, B-86 Qualified Credentials In order. ' Charles M. Kimball, K-2 Qualified Cr^entials in order. page eleven, was an editorial on Arni Bjornsson, B-34 Qualified Credentials In order. Jas; A. MeCenathy, M494 Qualified the opening of nominations, as well Joseph G. Bracht, B-45 Credentials In order. Disqualified Submitted credebtlals prior QuaMed as a cartoon on same. C^entials in order. to opening of nominations. Was not in continuous good standing W. (Bill) MttehelL M-22 The SEAFARERS LOG issue of for two (2) years previous to nomination. August 15, 1958, carried an article W. D. (Billy) Burke, B-586 Disqualified Did not showfour (4) months WILMINGTON AGENT Reed HumphrleA H-4 QuaMOl Credentials In order. of information on the matter of seatime for current year, nominations on page two, as well Daniel Butts, B-628 SAN FBANCISCO AGENT Qualified Credentials in mder. as all the offices that are open in Malcolm M. Cross, 0443 M. (Marty) Breithoff, B-2 QuaMed Qualified Credentials In order. Credentials in wder. the Seafarers International Union, Carlos M. Diaz; D-91 Disqualified Had book in retirement If • Disqualified Was not In continuous goed Francis E. MeCall. M-790 Atlantic and Gulf District, election. the twa (2) ycm* period previous to nmnlnation. standing for two (2) years previous to nomination Alsn in the August 15; 1958, issue Joseph D1 Giorgio, D-2 QuaMed Credentials In order. SEATTLE AGENT of the SEAFARERS LOG, on page Paul Drozak, D-180 Quailed Credentials in order. eight, was the secretary-treasurer's Thomas H. Fleming, F-241 T. (Ted) Itobhowaiji B-X (QufdHted (Credehtials In mder. CredentiMs in order. Qualified pre-balloting report, which report Vincent Genco, G-79 4Credentials in mrder. Qualified As wis bckotcd in th*foregoing gave the depository required by Louis GofiBtt, G-7 credentials in order. Qualified dii^aaliflcati«m cited above are sections of th« committee's report, especially: Article X, Section 1 (d) of the Un­ W, Paul Gonsorchik, G-2 Credmtlals in order. regrettable because of Qualified ion constitution. the provlsimic the SIU constltu- the fact that the Union, this year, Howard Guinier, G-3 Credentials In order. Qualified The official recorde of the Seai- Frank J. Jankowski, J-74 tiea govcral^ election proeedlire as is every election year, wait to Qualified Credentials hi erter. fUFcrs International Und^ of C. (Casey) Kaust, K-309 Disqui^fied Did not riiew proper seatime made ft ms^ts^ that several of sudi lesgtht to set forth the pro­ North America, Atlantic and GoK as required by tbe Cmtstitution Was net In coBHanoot goad tb* mca wlm had beea nominated cedures and requirements to be ZUslrlct, show that the pre-balloistanding for two (2) years psevlaus to Beittimtieni. bo cBsqualliMd. The committee is followed by those seekittg a place Ing npott of the secretary-treas- S^ed Oestman, 041 Disqualified Had book hi rutircmoBt in bound by the eonstftution and had on the ballot Sad some^ of the lirer wasi^en hxhhe faeadqaartecs the two (2) year period prcTiom to nmntniaaii. to decide on taie bads ef the consti^ dfsquaUAed men followed these inedibg df Auipoist d, 1998. In eoo- WIlHam Scott. Porter, P-99 QimUfied CrecUmtfadh t« Orthr, tattea. It birio ethex eholce. Kie ndea and procedures, it is the com* IfiiahltF wftfr (Sectfpn 1^ Eugene Ray, R-321 Qu8li|s4. in committee ibeto ttwl tba ciseo of - ICOBbracd Three Mei^ Quali^ •m-f' m • , 'm I*?T |- hY ' 4?/- isl- i, •V-: • . \' • tis t- •-•' iJ ;"v'K"- '-• . �" V, " • Sevfember M, Itn N«w Addition To SiU Ranico SEAFARERS LOG .Pagaflf* Sandcaptain Crew Saves Five In NJ Train Wreck Quick action on the part of the crew of the Sandcaptain was credited with saving five lives from a New Jersey commuter coach after the train. plunged off an open drawbridge into Newark Bay last week. Forty-eight passengers were reported dead or miss­ ing and a number of others.^, hurt. when their train, for reasons still unknown, drove through the open span into the river. The Sandcaptain was the innocent cause of the accident In that it happened to be the ^ip passing under the open draw at the time. A lifeboat launched by the Sandcaptain quickly drew along­ side the sinking coach and while Seafarers Ruppert Daniels and Keith Forster held her to the sway­ ing car, ~ crewmembers George Irvine, James Hanners and John Norgaard climbed in and pulled out four passengers, two of them dead. One other survivor was picked up in the water. The accident occurred early Tuesday moming, September 16, After attending SiU heodquorters meeting with hit father, Seofarer when the vessel, heading for Coney Island to pick up sand for Alfonso Vallejo, AB; Alfonso Jr., 6, prodaimed, "I'm a seaman its dredging operations, signaled At left, Doniel Oszucik, vessel's pilot and member of the Sailors now." f-le has two sisters, Diana, 5, and Loudes, 8, who couldn't the bridge to open its draw. Union of the Padfic, who was at helm when the disaster occurred. make the meeting. The draw was just open when Seafarer Keith Forster (right) was member of boat crew which the Jersey Central train, heading rescued five victims of Jersey train crash In Newark Bay. towards the city, ran through three warning lights and crashed into the the lifeboat crew started giving survivors alive inside. The life­ boat crew took back two more river. Later investigations indi­ him artificial respiration. All they could see of the wreck bodies fiom the wreck, and then, cated that, the engineer of the train may have suffered a heart was a section of one of the passen­ because the swaying was making attack and died just before the ger coaches which stood up at a it impossible to stay in the coach, train came to the bridge opening. ninety-degree angle and was sway­ turned back to the ship. The vessel was about 500 feet ing from side to side. There were A police launch and a private BALTIMORE—With eight former Old Bay Line crew- from the draw, Sandcaptain pilot a number of bodies fioating around boat took the survivors and bodies members winning three years' back pay and restatement to Daniel Oszucik told a Hudson it, Forster said. from the lifeboat and the crew their jobs, SIU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division has County investigator, when he While they held the boat to the returned to their vessel. The Sand­ train, Forster continued, I^ine and stepped up its organizing drive • realized the train was in trouble. captain, which passes under the Hanners broke a window just above in the fleet which operates Their return, Sheppard said, has bridge twice a day, was lucky, Blew Distress Signal the waterline and climbed in. They on Chesapeake Bay between been a great stimulus in reviving Daniels said, tor if it was 30 sec­ the campaign in this fleet. Mem­ When the ship was about 400 feet took one woman and two men from onds earlier the train would have Maryland and Virginia ports. of other Hll^-contracted from the draw, the train fell iq, the car, he reported, before they landed on top of the ship. Two Of the flred men have al­ bers companies as well as the shoreside Oszucik swung the vessel hard came out. ready been reinstated to their for­ Investigations are being held to organizing staff of the Union are right, gave the distress signal on Then John Norgaard climbed in. mer positions and are currently now at work determine the actual cause of the He found one man way up in the contacting Bay Line the vessel's horn and signaled the aiding the Union organizing drive. employeea with coach hanging on to the seats and accident. The train was equipped a view toward pe­ crew to come topside. The reinstatements followed a titioning for an early collective with special braking devices which Captain Peder Peterson, who helped him down to the waterline can be set off by either the engi­ National Labor Relations Board bargaining and out through the window into election. was below at the time of the wreck, the boat. He then checked to neer or the fireman, but they were finding that the company was guilty immediately ordered the crew to of unfair labor practices because it not used. lower the forward lifeboat. In a make sure there were no more coerced its employees and threat­ matter of seconds thd boat, with ened them with reprisals if they the five Seafarers manning her, joined the SIU; discriminated was heading towards the wreck. against SIU supporters in the fleet and interfered with Union organ­ "There were people all over in izing activities. the water," Forster said. "It was Earl Sheppard, Baltimore port a sight I'll never forget. Many agent, said that the decision has went under before we could get to lifted the atmosphere of fear and Therese Crabtree, bom Septem them." coercion wMch existed ih the fleet ber 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. They managed - to pick up one and shown crewmembers that the Calvin A. Crabtree, Crlchton, Ala. person from the water and one of Seafarers shipping out of the Baltimore and Philadelphia SIU would take all necessary ac­ haUs must know oldtimer Patrick Lynch pretty well, since tion to protect their jobs. In a Cheryl Christopher, bom letter to Old Bay Line employees August 20, 1958, to Seafarer and he spends a good deal of time since retirement in January of dated September 11," notifying Mrs. Peter Christopher, Beverly, this year visiting them. For"^ them of the resumption of the Mass. crete blocks to the Normandy those who don't know him and beachhead. The blocks were drive, Sheppard declared in part: "In the past, some of the Old Bay Phillip Boyd Howell, born Au­ want to get acquainted, all used in the construction of a Line employees were afraid to gust 12, 1858, to Seafarer and Mrs. they have to do is look for an seawall for the protection of support the Union due to the fact Earl M. Howell, Houston, Tex. SEATTLE—A slowdown has hit expert pinochle player and landing troops. that the company was using firings - * 4 Earlier in the war. Lynch as a weapon to discourage member­ Ralph Arthirj Fidiet Jr.,' born shipping in this port and the im< they've found him. spent sixteen days adrift in a ship in our Union. . . . The Union August 26, 1958,' to Seafarer and mediate future doesn't show much Starting to ship in 1919, on lifeboat when all there was to took these firings to the National Mrs. Ralph A. Piehet, New Or­ prospect of Improvement. The Re­ American ships of various do was "to pray for drinking Labor Relations Board and the leans, La. becca (Intercontinental) paid off result was that all of the unfair » » and signed on but other than that, kinds—^tankers, freighters, water." labor charges were upheld and the Rosenuty Dawn Fulfdrd. bom there were just six in-transit passengers and diesel tugs— Lynch, who is single, lives men fired were reinstated . . . June i9, 1958, to Seafarer and vessels. the 65-year-old Seafarer at 5834 North Falrhill St. in . . . "the Union will not rest Mrs. Roger W. Fulford, Lowland, They were the Calmar, Yorkmar, joined the SIU in 1941, sailing Philadelphia, with a brother until such time as Old Bay Line NC. Portmar and Alamar (Calmar) and in the engine department as and his family. When he is J^as been organized under the ban­ lb . 'S^ the Fairport and Antinous (Water­ oiler and FWT. During the not playing cards or shooting ner of the HIWD-SIU. The Union Alien Dale Davenport, born May promises the. Old Bay Line em­ 11,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Odis man). Fortunately, there is an ex­ war he was in the thick the breeze with the boys at the tremely light registration on the ployees all of its financial^ and B. Davenport, Prlchard, Ala. beach here so that there should of battle as a crewmember Philadelphia or Baltimore economic protection and the sup­ aboard the tug Black Rock, halls, he is usually out fishing » « » port of the entire might of the Ivone Mercedes DeLaPena, bom not be much of a' problem for any which, on D-Day, hauled con­ or occasionally at the races. of the men who want to get out. AFL-CIO. Make your contribu­ July 10, 1958, to Seafarer, and tion to organized labor by becom­ Mrs. Eduardo DeLaPena, Balti­ Eligibility requirements for the 835 weekly SIU disability-pen­ ing a member of a family of 16 more, Md. sion qonsiiit of the following: million people now enjoying the » » » Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, benefits and privileges of belong­ Kathryn Mioh^ Layko, bom who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility ing to a trade union." . . August 1; 1958, to Seafarer and requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime The two former Bay line em­ Mrs. Robert Layko, Portland, Ore. has to be with SlU-contracted companies. ployees now working in the fieet 4". •, 4> 4 Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year are George Willoughby of the SS Andrew Picknr, Jr., born June seatime requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro­ City of Richmond and, William 21, 1858, to Seafarer and Mrs,. An­ vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. Dawson on the SS City of Nor|p}k. drew PickuT, Pittsburg, Pa, •a .y Charges Upheld, Union Resumes Bay Line Drive Seattle Skimpy On Job Activity iTtll it to tilt Log? '4 �55^7^'/ • SEAFARERS FwBIs \ I''. '••v.---' •1": tOG SeptMBber SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING HOARD -. • September 3 Through September 16, 1958 SIU shipping reversed the downward trend of the past delphia also fell off quite a bit, and the Formosa crisis is apparently having no effect on West Coast shipping-so far. month and began climbing again this period. The gain was The breakdown by seniority grojips indicated a gain for class A, mostly in the steward department. Total number of jobs which accounted for 68 percent of the total jobs shipped, with a cor­ dispatched was 1,069; registration, 1,149, remained virtually the same responding decline for the other two seniority groups. Class B inen as before. The wind-up was that the totals for the men registered took 24 percent of the Jobs and class C the remaining eight percent. on the beach were unchanged. Ports throughout the A&G District Despite slight variations from week to week, this has meant that two out of every three jobs shipped have been taken by class A men, and handled a total of 212 ships, including 51 payoffs, 39 sign-ons and 122 one of every four jobs have gone to class B men. In-transits. New York and New Orleans led. the way, with 44 and 43 figures for men registered on the beach at the end of the period show that Philadelphia, Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and ships respectively. (See "Ship Activity" summary at right.) Wilmington had less than 100 men on hand in aU departments. Alh The ratio of jobs shipped to men left on the beach remains largely of these except Philadephia also had 50 or less class A men on tap. the same as it has been for over' six months. One SIU man was These figuies offer a guide to the potential. for shipping from , any shipped for every 2.2 top seniority (class A) men on the beach. For port and can help Seafarers coming into port to register to pick class B men, the ratio is 1:2.5. As these figures show, shipping gen­ their spots. / erally remains good. The following is the forecast port by po/b Boston: Very slow . . . Eight of the 14 SIU ports reported gains in shipping during the New York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Should be good . » . Baltimore: period, particularly New York, which dispatched 391 jobs. Improve­ Good; lull this period should be over . . . Norfolk: Fair .. . Savannah: ment was also evident' in Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Mobile, New Slow . . . Tampa: Quiet . . . Mobile: Good . , . New Orleans: Busy Orleans, Houston and San Francisco. The reverse was shown by again . . . Lake Charles: Not much doing . . . Houston: Good and Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lake Charles, Wilmington and Se­ steady . . . Wilmington: Should pick up . . . San Francisco: Fair attle, with Baltimore dropping way down (48 jobs shipped). Phila- | . . Seattle: Fair. Registered CLASS A •— Ship Acfivity Pay Sign In ' Ofh Cm Trans. TOTAL ' iaiten .....< Ntw York.... Pblladnlplila « Raltfmara ... Narfolh ..... Savannah ... Tampa ...... Mobile ...„ New Orieani? Uke Charles. Honiton .... Wllnlngten .. San PranciKe Seattle ..... 2. 18 4. 5 1 — — 8 4 1 i~ — 2 10 _ 3 1 — 1 9 10 1 _ — 2 1 14 8 12 3 7 7 3 27 7 17 4 8 4 TOTALS .... 11 39 122 4^ 44'12 20 1 7 7, 20 49 f 22 4 7 0 lii DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B • GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 AT.Ii 1 2 3 ALL 6 1 3 10 1 4 2 14 1 1 1 12 26 5 43 1 8 4 It 13 11 19 54 16 89 24 28 62 21 111 1 13 10 24 2 4 4 10 111 24 10 145 90 154 55 299 1 ^21 26 48 1 2 3 4 3 3 3 9 3 15 , — 10 3 _ - 1 2 2 ... 8 2 2 10 15 10 21 4 38 1 2 — — , — 1 4 8 12 3 8 2 14 29 4 47 — 13 1' 13 1 14 46 115 25 186 3 21 41 68 ; — 2 1 3 3 8 3 3 5 1 9 — 14 14 14 10 11 2 23 1 7 8 18 — 2 4 3 8 — —, 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 2 4 2 6 1 7 2 10 . *— — 2 —' 3 1 1 5 — — — 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 5 1 9 10 3 10 9 2 21 — 1 8 9 9 14 1 24 _ 2 4 6' 1 6 1 1 24 31 24 24 4 82 1 4 i ^.. 22 31 9 4 8 12! 9 20 6 35 1 62 — 5 10 16 1 _ 1 2 35 16 2 53 45 62 13 120 10 9 19 —— 3 1 1 5 1 — 5 6 2 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 5 3 12 3 2 10 18 4 19 9 13 3 25 1 1 2 4 5 4 9 17 2 28 9 1 1 9 2 2 28 39 22 38 8 68 1 10 8 19 — — . — 2 2 — 4 1 1 1 2 1 4 _ — 4 8 4 4 12 1 1 2 4 —* 2 5 2 9 1 2 3: 3 8 3 14 1 3 4 14 18 8 15 1 4 24 2 1 5 i — — 2 5 10 2 7 — 7 — 2 — 17 — 2 1 — 2 3 3 5 14 12 3 8 5 29 18 97 185 48 330 3 38 50 91 76 147 45 268i 4 26 40 70 3 8 6 17 268 70 17 1 355 290 514 122 926 14 91 127 J88 eg • Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleams Lake Charles...; Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS MM s •ii. —• ~i aw 1 1 , ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles, Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS ; i. Registered Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL r2 3 ALL 2 6 3 4 1 79 2 17 28 20 61 17 55 2 9 12 2 2 3 5 9 2 29 35 14 23 — 8 10 2 1 2 7 .1 1 9 2 1 1 6 1 3 2 7 1 1 2 4 9 « 3 1 12 14 5 2 16 22 45 7 8 31 13 6 30 43 4 5 2 1 1 2 13 22 6 36 5 13 17 22 1 " 1 2 1 4 7 1 1 1 16 18 5 3 3 9 3 11 7 2 10 1 7 6 1 9 51 198 28 277 18 62 38 118 41 161 33 235 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 23 ALL J — 2 — — 1 4 — 2 1 13 3 — 1 1 52 41 — • 8 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 84 8 S 2 1 2 5 13 ~ 3 22 — 11 2 2 11 E iE 12 — 102 1 1 7— "a "s 10 1 — 1 "l 2 ^ 2 7-54 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ABC ALL 1 1 34 11 133 5 2 9 16 10 8 2 17 9 2 11 3 1 1 8 8 2 1 9 22 8 27 43 13 10 66 8. 8 22 22 48 1 1 11 7 1 19 9 2 13 ~i fi 238 102 31 Registered In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 23 ALL 12 3 1 14 1 16 6 8 51 1)87 23 241 85 25 2 18 2 22 3 15 81 9 108 26 24 .! 2 13 — 15 12 5 1 7 1 9 1 12 13 1 20 40 61 7 11 23 50 10 82 to 3 9 3 12 § 7 31 39 13 4 12 6 17 5 29 84 4 1# 16 6 17 M 368135 499 49 683 18 132 94 ill -."i s STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile. ....... New Orleans., Lake Charles. Houston Wilmington... San Francisco Seattle TOTALS I Registered Registered CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 4 2 2 8 25 12 27 64 — 11 13 5 2 2 9 — 5 5 13 6 12 31 2 2 8 12 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 3 — 1 4 3 1 2 6 6 6 12 24 5 5 17 24 45 22 22 2 2 4 3 3 11 3 8 22 — 1 6 7 2 2 4 1 — 1 2 2 4 5 11 1 2 1 4 4 3 13 — 2 7 _9 100 47 101 248 8 70 85 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 123 ALL 31 1 2 2 1 10 13 1 7 1 a 3 78 15 42 88 1—10 1 2 4 _ _ 3 2 3 18 7 — 1 1 4 _ _ 7 1 1 2 1 — 8 4 14 28 7 28 1 24 48 1 — 3 1 2 2 7 5 12- 24 1 1 2 2 "2 "3 10 — 2 1 8 6 75 39 108 225 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 11 3 9 7 8 26 3 10 8 ^ 2 84 — TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C ALL 14 88 1 4 1 7 4 11 14 3 1 2 28 48 2 24 2 10 5 — — 8 — 26 10 8 1 10 5 3 34'I 37 228 84 37 1 13 — 1 — 1 1 — — 9 1 8 1 10 1 8 "4 1 9 4 7 — 8 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 Z 3 ALL 12 3 11 4 7 6 22 4 113 101 38 116 255 3 28 8 11 2 8 21 5 17 60 15 36 111 3 4 22 11 5 3 1 9 3 2 9 1 2 1 4 1 7 2 6 3 9 18 1 1 36 28 11 28 67 6 84 35 12 56 103 — 1 27 6. 4 2 9 39 14 7 4 1 4 7 3 4 2 7 14 3 — 2 19 16 3 15 34 1 — 6 8 10 8 8 23 1 2 11 I 346 310 109 296 715 19 15 139 J s I 8 « I SUMMARY •-T: r.>: Registered CLASS A h'-'-ma Shipped CLASS B GROUP 12 3 ALL mcK fENGIfilP %tEw^D GRJ^D TOTALS i GROUP 1 23 97 185 48 51 198 28 100 47 101 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP ALL 123 ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 330 3 38 50 1 91 76 147 45 268 1 277 18 62 38 1 118 41 161 33 235 1 248 7 8 70 1 85 78 39 108 1 225 i 248 430 177 j.SSS j8 108 wim 'm Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 8 4 26 40 9 52 41 3 6 75 Shipped CLASS C GROUP ALL 12 8 8 6 1 70 8 7 24 1 102 — 1 84 — 8 34 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP ALL ABC ALL 123 ALL 1 28 ALL 1 17 268 70 17 355 290 514 122 926 14 91 127 1 81 239 102 81 j 368 135 499 49 683 18 132 94 Ui 1 87 225 84 37 346 310 109 296 715 19 15139 IfWl rm 1969 7854382'A67 2324 81 m. $991 m I' S' �• yy¥ •' SoimfeiF Z*. IMt SEAFARERS LOG Pace Serea YOtIR DOLLAR'S WORTH ACS Finding:'Pact Follows Ship' WASHINGTON—No further action has been taken by the National Labor Relations Board here on the intermediate report issued by NLRB Trial Examiner Thomas Wilson last month in the American Coal Shipping Company beef. SIU attorneys are currently pre­ paring exceptions to the re-^" ^ By Sidney Margolius port for Board consideration. mixed-up -mess would probably the contract with ACS was a "tech­ Despite the National Mari­ have been straightened out ami­ nical violation" only, presumably meaning to say that if ACS had not Promoters Exploiting The Elderly time Union's heated claims to the cably between the parties." A non-maritime union. District signed the contract but had simply contrary, the hiring hall was never Several times in recent years. Government programs designed to 50 is part of John L. Lewis' United help moderate-income families get homes, or improve them, have an issue in the case, since it was Mine Workers. The UMW was part gotten the men from the NMU hall, been subverted into high-pressure promotions and even outright never brought under attack either owner of the company and Lewis it could have eventually received the contract after a proper vote. by the SIU or the labor board. frauds. is on its board of directors. Both the general counsel of tho At the same time, interesting ob­ Most notorious was the FHA home-improvement loan situation sev­ servations on the ACS case come The intermediate report of the board and the SIU had contended eral years ago. This was used by "dynamiters," as they are known in to light in a study of the examiner's trial examiner found that ACS had that the entire collective .bargainthe building trade, to sell modernization and repair Jobs at excessive findings. made an unlawful contract for all ^g agreement with the NMU, en­ prices. Another scandal w^ the windfall profits resulting from the ships other than the Coal Miner, tered into before ACS had owned building of big postwar developments with Government backing. A Characteristic of the twists and but that, as to the Coal Miner, the or operated any ships. Including number of speculative bullucrs made millions overnight from FHA- turns in National Maritime Union contract was valid. He also found the Coal Miner, and before ACS policy, in the ACS case NMU con­ that, for the purposes of the case, backed mortgages. had hired anybody, was illegal for Now promoters have seized on the Government's new Elderly Per­ veniently took an exactly opposite the NMU hiring hall was legal, all its ships, including the Coal position to its stand in similar ship sons Housing Program for fiamboyant promotions of developments since neither the board nor the Miner. Also, notwithstanding that In Florida and other regions, sometimes t^t not very reasonable prices, sale situations such as the eat^lier SIU attacked it. the NMU hiring hall, like the SIU's and sometimes in. out-of-the-way locations. You may have seen some sale of South Atlantic to US Lines Thus he found that the 324 SIU hiring hall, was not in and of itself of these ads on television, and in- magazines and newspapers. The and subsequent developments in­ applicants were not the victims of discriminatory, it was-argued that worst feature is that plots, in some of the new developments are being volving Robin Line, the ex-SS illegal discrimination since the ignoring SIU's hall and going to sold by mcil, sight unseen. The come-on is low down payments and Rion and others. company had the right to go to the NMU's hall was discriminatory, not much a month. You can put as little as $10 down and pay only The coal beef was made complex NMU hall for men. and that this also applied to forc$10 a month for a plot with a by the sheer magnitude of the com­ The trial examiner found that ~(Continued on page 15) pany's proposed operations, in price tag of $700-$l,000. There are several other dubious which an 80-ship fleet was con­ Letters From Home templated, raising the question features of these promotions: • The 4i)uyer doesn't get a deed' whether a previous contract on one until his property is paid for. At ship could decide bargaining $10. a month, that will be six to rights for 79 others. eight years. Moreover, there some­ Another major complicating fac­ times is no assurance the seller tor in ACS was the company's deci­ will -be able to-deliver a proper sion to deal with District 50 of the deed after you are all paid up. United Mine Workers in securing • Many of the Florida develop- licensed ship's officers, which, as -ments are advertised as "water­ the examiner noted, "amounted al­ front" communities. In inland most to an act of genius in foment­ tracts thus advertised, the de- ing labor strife ... If it had not valoperS" merely dig canals, or big been for the agreement with Dis­ holes for "lakes," and allow them trict 50," he said, "this whole to fill witlr water. That's the "waterfront." The building lots within sight of such "waterfronts" are called "waterview" sites. They cost as much as three times more than the ordinary lot. • The promoters send out gla­ morous sketches of the developments as they will look completed. With yacht basin, swimming pool, beach golf course, etc. But they don't actually promise they will pay for these improvements. It may be up to the buyers. • Some of the "retirement" houses being offered are very small, ALBANY—Contrary to popular and costly for the square footage provided. For example, one big belief, tobacco and liquor are not Florida developer is offering houses for $7,000. The house turns out to have three small rooms. The kitchen is 6A4xlO; one bedroom, the cause of every human ailment 9Vixl01^; living room, lOV^xlS, plus a porch. Total living room space and disease. According to the is about 300 square feet. The cost is actually close to $14 a square findings of a five-year study of foot.. The larger models, around the $11,000 bracket, offer somewhat Mail call just before the payoff of the Steel Executive in New better value, ranging from under $11. a square foot in Florida and 1,911 middle-aged meh by a team York find Seafarer Dimas Cortex (left) checking on news from of Albany Medical College doctors, other warm climates, to $11.50-$12 in Northern developments where two of man's oldest pleasures, home, while shipmate Walter Nash looks on. From the looks of central heating and full insulation are required. things, the news was all to the good. • Some of these developments are being built in remote new areas drinking and smoking, have been at a distance from towns. Retirees and other buyers expecting to cleared as a cause of heart di­ work even part time may find they have a lot of traveling to find Jobs. sease. ,^ „ The Elderly Persons Housing Act actually is a potentially valuable As a matter of fact, the report program. It would be a shame to see it subverted into another highpressure promotibn scheme. Senior citizens, whose-fixed incomes have indicated milk is more dangerous been^(feroded by inflation, need this help provided by Congress for than whiskey In this respect. securing retirement dwellings. It gives.older folks the same chance The report, which will be read for low down payments and long-term mortgages that young families at the Third Health Congress of have. Some community groups, retired teachers' organizations and others, are taking advantage of the new program to develop worth­ Cardiology in Brussels, Belgium, said that no relation could be —If the passengers want a birth­ while- projects. found between coronary heart di­ day party, there's no objection names, with many of the men en­ For example, in' Portola "Valley, California, the new "Sequoia sease and smoking or drinking. from the Marine Cooks and Stew­ titled to $100 or more. The money Homes" is being sponsored by the Presbytery of Northern California represents unclainMd wages on the on a non-profit basis with FHA mortgage backing. The development Too much weight, high distolic ards Union, SIU Pacific District, books for a number of years. blood pressure and a high level will be open to all, regardless of race or religion. It will provide one provided the baker gets, a little i t 4» story apartments in garden-court arrangement for 175 elderly couples of cholesterol in the blood stream overtime for same. The "Stew­ SUP member Edward B. Allen, were blamed as the leading factors ards News", reported that eight end single people. . . now 66, has decided to call it quits in heart disease. People who do wimt to locate in Florida should investigate prop­ hours of overtime was collected and take life easy in San Francisco Distolic blood pressure, the re­ for the baker on the President on his union pension. He's been erties before they biiy. The National Better Business Bureau, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York City, has prepared a bulletin suggest­ port said, is created in the blood Coolidge for baking and decorat­ an SUP union member since way ing points to consider in the purchase of real estate lots. It will be stream when the heart's chambers ing a few "happy birthday" items. back in 1912. Another retired SUP available after October 1. You Can get a free copy if you enclose a fill with blood, Cholestrol is a oldtimer, Ole Grindahl writes from 4 ' t * fatty white crystalline alcohol stamped, self-addressed envelope (the large No. 10 size). Norway that he has a nice little Work is progressing on the ad­ You also can get guidance in selecting property, from the Florida found in animal fats, oil and milk house "20 kilometers from the Beal Estate Commission, Orlando, Florida. Your local Better Busi­ —^but not in whiskey. It is also dition of three more floors to the nearest railroad station and store, SIU Canadian District's headquar­ ness Bureau or Chamber of Commerce also may be able to advise frequently found in gallstones. in this quiet, clean mountain val­ you on the reputation of individual promoters of Florida developments. The team's study was made at ters. Much ,of the steel superstruc­ ley," but is still keeping in close It also would be well to discuss any prospective property purchase the Cardiovascular Health Center, ture is already in place and twin touch with union affairs, with your lawyer, especially if you're buying sight unseen, at best which is sponsored by the New boilers and additional oil tanks i 4^ a risky procedure. It may be safer to have your payments held in York State Health Department. have been installed. A new, en­ The lack of job protection for escrow to make sure you do get a deed when you've completed paying. The center specializes in detecting larged galley is also coming into non-union seamen was pointed up Other safeguards, recommended by experts include finding out if the early signs of heart and circula­ operation shortly. by Quebec port agent Ray Doucet developer has put up a bond or other guarantee that he will make tory diseases. of the SIU Canadian District in » 4^ 4^ the advertised, improvements, and comparing prices asked for similar There's exactly $16,646 waiting the "Canadian Sailor." He reports Of course, Hiese findings have properties in . the area. no relation to other studies which for members of the Sailors Union that Clarke Steamship Company^ One real-estate authority reports that a 100x100 foot plot on drained have indicated a relationship be­ of the Pacific, SIU Pacific District, a target of Canadian District or­ land, improved with to^ facilil^ies such aa-streets and schools, does tween heavy smoking and cancer, at American President Lines head>- ganizing, laid off 18 unlicensed cort at least $1,000 In Florida today. Speculative properties away and between heavy jinking and uarters in San Francisco. The men, some with 20 years' servfrom the popuiatioQ centers, and often on undralncd land, can be a numtm pt ailaaentfc. iaelwdiai eptember 13 issue of the ''West l^:l^ when putting new ships on its boiight fi>i' ak^^ little «»W ^dnV'Sfcte^buf iirrtfostf >ji W!l^. has A Ust^nf of run which require less men. Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying Milk, Not Whiskey, Kills Em •J 1 - }I Notes From Other SIUNA Affiliates S •yn �'-y.-f.'^ ^r-.^.--._.i^-7-<i^ •;«Tr;;^.^ SEAFAkBRS #MWlichl ^toptember - 26, ISSS^ IOC MTD Protests: • WASHINGTQN-t-Heaplng vast ptofits with A greeii light frPm the Treasury Depart­ ment's Bureau of Customs, a runaway former American linjer inyaded US domestic trade last week, openly flouting US maritime law while President Eisenhower looked on. The occasion for this spec- * - tacle yvithin a spectacle was these A m e r i.c an passengers who are living aboard for part or through AnMrican waters to posi­ all of the four-out-of-seven race the opening race last Satur­ tions in international waters where series and who are paying $144 to day of the 17th challenge for the the races can be obseiyed, bow $410 for the privilege." Three hun­ America's Cup; the "world series" other passengers , are brought dred additional passengers are tak­ of yachting now being held off aboard by "and that after en aboard by tender each racing Newport, RI. The President eight full tender days , extracting day at a cost of $16.50 per day. An­ viewed the race from the deck American currency offrom Ameri­ other big moneymaker for the of a Navy destroyer which is part can citizens, it will transport them ship, according to newsmen^ is the of the force of Navy and Coast back to Newport. Guard vessels patrORlng the rac­ ' "This, in spite Of the plain lan­ bar where Scotch whiskey and martinis are being sold at 30 cents ing course to keep spectator boats guage of a law which has been a drink because the liquor is not a copy of the menu along to the A recent meeting aboard the out of the way. la'w since 1886," barring foreign subject to US taxes. Steel Seafarer brought favorable LOG. Largest of the latter is the trans- vessels from transporting passen­ An American yacht, Columbia, comment from Atlantic liner . Arosa Star, Swiss- gers "between ports or places in is defending the America's Cuir. that vessel's There was quite a bit of discus­ owned, registered in Panama and crew. "This meet­ sion on various topics of interest manned by a predominantly Ger­ the United States, either directly against the British challenger ing was consid­ at the last shipboard meeting on man crew. She is the former or 1^ way of a foreign port, under Sceptre. The competition dates ered very bene­ the SS Pennmar, John Risbeck, Ameilcan-flag SS I^erto Rico, a penalty of $200 for each passen­ back to 1851 y/hen the first race meeting chair­ manned by Seafarers until she ger so. transported and landed." off the British Isles was won by ficial and enlight­ The magnitude of the operation, the yacht America. The cup has man reported. was sold by Bull Line and trans­ ening by all according to "The New York retnaiqed on this side of the At­ Special interest ferred foreign inT953. hands," Cyril Times," involves "400 passengers lantic ever since. was given to the Magnan, ship's A sharp protect by tte AFL-CIO article on pSge 12 delegate noted. Tra^des Department of the August Maritime "It was especial­ Magnan against the use of a foreign vessel 15th LOG deal­ ly interesting to as a "floating hotel" and excursion ing with pension the various *B' and 'C members benefits. (Ed. ship in American waters has been aboard who participated freely in note—^This was a directed to Commissioner Ralph the various discussions." letter from Sea­ Kelly of the Bureau of Customs. t i t Risbeck Members of the Textile Workers wages and a comprehensive list of farer Paul Art- : The MTD protest has also been Union of America will start picket­ other contract improvements from With a few passengers on board circulated among members of Con­ -and the captain due to take his hofer offering pointers for a pen­ gress, many of whom have re­ ing stores selling P. H. Hanes Knit­ the nation's major steel producers vacation at the next trip, the crew sion plan based solely on seatime.) marked on the irony of allowing ting Co. products in a drive to next July 1. The announcement of of the Alice Brown is shaping up "The popular belief aboard here a runaway US ship to make a draw attention to the company's next year's goals was made at the for the captain's dinner. The stew­ isr that something could be done moneymaker out of the America's "attempt to break the union." The union's, biennial convention which ard department should have an op­ along this line," Risbeck said. Cup competition. The races have picketing will be in support of a opened in Atlantic City last week. portunity to put its best foot for­ t 4- 4" been going on tall week off New­ strike by 500 Hanes Workers in The union said that it was basing ward, Harry Scholes, meeting sec­ The last voyage was a "good port. Winston-Salem, NO, started last its request for increased wages on retary, reports promising to send trip" for the crew of the Alcoa Citing the provision of maritime August 14 when the company re­ the grounds that the industry has Pointer according to S. Krawszn- law which the Treasury agency's fused to renew a contract which made "exorbitant profits" on every ski, meeting chairman. The mem­ ruling seems to have overlooked, had been in effect since 1944. The pay raise by increasing their prices bership was very pleased with the MTD Executive Secretary-Treas- workers had made no demands on on each ton of steel produced, Make Checks vessel, fine weather, smooth seas lu-er Harry O'Reilly declared: the company prior to the con­ 4" 4" it To 'SlU-A&G' and six days in Rijeka,-all of which .. .The only deterrent to foreign tract's expiration, but. merely Rhode Island became the 41st Seafarers mailing in checks added up to a' good time and an transfers is the law which prohib­ wanted an extension of the old state to merge its state AFL and or money orders to the Union enjoyable its foreign ships from participating terms. However, the company de­ CIO councils into a unified organi­ 4" 4'i 4" to cover dues payments are in the domestic commerce of the manded an end to arbitration and zation. Over 550 delegates, repre­ urged to be sure to make all of Steward departments again came United States. . . ; By this decision to union security:, and an insertion senting 52,000 state union mem­ them payable to the SIU-A&G into the reports for well deserved you have opened up a loophole in of a no-strike clause which would bers, unanimously elected officers District. "votes of thanks for a job well the law through which fieets of subject the workers to ruinous and adojpted a new constitution for the merged council. Only seven Some Seafarers have sent in done." Amcmg them were the gab- foreign ships may sail into the damage suits. states=Massachusetts, New York, checks and money orders in the ley gangs on the Carolyn, R«^in. profits of the domestic commerce 4" 4i 4" New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Cali­ names of individual headquar­ Trent, Santa Venetia, Del Monte of the United States . O'Reilly cited how the ship was Increased production with fewer fornia, lUinoiis and Idaho—^have ters officials. This makes for a and the "Texmar. Special' thanks problem in bookkeeping which were given Brother Miller, "glory- docked at Newport, solicited workers will be the backbone of yet to merge their state councils. can be avoided if checks are hole" steward on the Alcoa Corsair, American passengers . through an the. United Steelworkers demands However, four of them have set made out to the Union directly. for an outstanding job during the American travel agency and for a shorter work week in 1959. dates for merger conventions in the past trip. American newspapers, carried The union will also seek highpr near future. SIU SHIPS AT SEA i®:: &• ? J' • I'" f. '• iv; SI;. , iV: f' r'. Two Men To Every Door 4 •; The doors on reefer boxes and storerooms con be pretty, destruc­ tive, as anybody unlucky to be hit by one con testify. Add to the weight of a swinging door the roll of a ship and you hove the combination for a pretty serious accident. rj--" rj , , s V The standing safety procedure colls for every such door to have q book so that it can be hooked back on the bulkhead when open. In oddition, the suggested procedure calls for two men to handle these doors, especially if the $hip is running into heavy weather. That means whenever entering or leaving these boxes, both men, not just one, hold bock the door until it is hooked. It may be d little extra effort In terms •/putting down and picking up packages, but It is insurance against :4,..; • • - ••••• •• : • • • .;4 ^ •• .1^ |ST V 4 IfV: I . ' i.nyyy,.!:-': . - y i. "• ' �Oldtimer leads march in front of Cuban consulate on Madison Avenue, another demonstration target. SIUNA PICKETS HALT BATISTA'S SHIP DEAL An experiment in international strike­ breaking came to an abrupt end on Sat­ urday, September 13, when the Cubpn government pulled Cuban seamen off ships of the strikebound Canadian Na­ tional fleet. The Cuban government's action came after SlU of NA protest demonstrations had been staged before four Cuban-flag ships in New York and New Orleans as well as the Ciudad de lo Habana (ex-Canadian Challenger) in Maryland Drydock. Demonstrators also paraded in front of the Cuban consulate in New York and the United Nations denouncing Cuba's president, Fulgencio Batista. Pictured here are some phases of the demonstrations on behalf of the SlU's Canadian District, which has been on strike against CNS for 14 months. Four ex-CNS seamen tolned in, i(front to back), M. Hou­ lihan, L, Engelman, W. Zinuck, R. Johnstone. 1... . Passenbf on Madlgon Avenue tdiowed considerable In" T teresitj; In details of l^f. Some recallid SlU participa, 4ion iin Wall Street strike, r . Chained dummy repriseniing enslavement of seamen under strikebreaking deal is escorted by mock Cuban police. Demonstration referred to report that Cubans were. 'lorccd^tO'work struck shi^undeMicipiiod-iUi^ ww M �r«ff»Tea l.J; ' LOG nominated. Inasmuch as the preballoting report only listed Joint patrolman in each port, this com­ mittee therefore processed the at least four (4) mouths seatime, (Continued from page 4) aforementioned credentials for thb between January 1st and the time mittee's feeling that they could of nomination. During the course joint patrolman's Job in the port have been able to qualify. of the various creden­ for which they had nominated In light of these circumstances, tialsexamining of those members who had themselves. the committee wishes to call to the submitted for office, it was found Your committee received tele­ attention of ali members, the ne­ that, some of our brothers had grams from £w B. McAuley, M-20; cessity of following all require­ failed to submit sufficient seatime Nevin Ellis, £-70, and James W. ments and procedures,. which are in the current year to meet the Hunt, H-363. withdrawing thmr established by pur Constitution to requirements of the -constitution. credentials from nomination. Since govern eligibility to candidacy to However, in sending in their letter the committee hadnt processed the Union office. of acceptance of their nomination, credentials of McAuley and Ellis, The committee particularly de- they had made mention of the fact their names flon^t appear in the aires to ooint out the provisions that they were presently employed prior part of this report.. But inas­ of Article Xm, Section 2 (c) of aboard ship and due to the voyage much as Brother Hunt's credentials the constitution, where Is spdled not being completed, tiiey were had been processed, he is carried out in detail the right of a dis­ unable to secure a discharge cover­ in the prior part of this report. qualified candidate to appeal from ing the time. In each of these in­ In checking the credentials of a decision of the credentials com­ stances, your committee verified the various nominees, this commit­ mittee and how he does it. such employment with the steam­ tee had disqualified James L. Al­ Your committee wishes to bring ship company operating the partic­ len, A-90, a nominee for Houston to the attention of the member­ vessel. The men and the joint patrolman, as well as Joseph ship, the fact that the Union con­ ular vessels are on, that had this Teicher, T-132, a nomineee for New stitution in Article XII, Section 1 type ofthey seatime verified, are as York joint patrolman. A telegram (b) requires that a nominee have follows: was sent to each of these two brothers by your committee, noti­ MAN'S NAME SHIP TIME EMPLOYED W. (BiU) MitcheU, M-22 SS DEL MUNDO 8-5-58 to 9-8-58 fying them of their disqualification CharlesE. (Buster) WeUs, W-441..SS STEEL AGE 7-18-58 to 9-12-58 as per the constitution. However, Arni Bjomsson, B-34 SS KATHRYN 4-5-58 to 9-9-58 before sending out the letters con­ Casmier (Casey) Kaust, K-309 ... SS BEATRICE 7-24-58 to 9-9-58 taining the full details of disqualiSylvester Monardo, M-734 SS DEL NORTE 7-19-49 to 9-12-58 fieation, the credentials of each Carlos Diaz, D-91 ; SS CAROLYN 3-20-58 to 9-10-58 man so disqualified were gone over by this committee to avoid any pos­ Your committee also wishes to * sible error. In making this recheck bring to the attention of the mem­ paying his dues. As we the mem­ of these brothers' credentials, Jt bership, that Article XIL Section bership know, it has always been was the opinion of the committee 1, (b) of the constitution reads as the practice of the Union to con­ that these brothers were qualified. sider anjrone who has been unable, At that time they were each sent follows: to pay dues due to being on a voy­ another telegram by the commit­ "(b) He has at least four (4) age, to be in good standing until tee,-informing them that they had months of seatime, in an unli­ the time of their payoff. More im­ been qualified. censed capacity, aboard an Amer­ portant, the constitution so pro­ Your Committee rec&ved cre­ ican flag merchant vessel or ves­ vides, in Article III, Section 3 (e). dentials from Brothers Stosh sels, covered by contract with this Under the terms of our constitu­ (Stanley) Bojko, B-33, and Vincent Union, or four (4) months of em­ tion, specifically in Article XIII, Genco, G-79, who had failed to list ployment with, or in any office Section 1 (f), it clearly states that what port they were submitting or job of, the Union, its subsid­ the letter of nomination must for, although they had given the iaries, or affiiiates, or at the Un­ reach headquarters no earlier than job for which they wished to sub­ ion's direction, or a combination August 12th and no later than Sep­ mit. Your committee contacted of these, between January 1st and tember 12th of the election year. these men by telegram telling them the time of nomination, and" Based on this section, it was neces­ of this deficiency in the submitting (end of quote). sary for your committee to dis­ of their credentials. The commit­ Your committee at this time, qualify Brother Joseph G. Bracht, tee later received by telegram, the wishes to point out to the member­ B-45, Inasmuch as his credentials information as to what port these ship, that our interpretation of the reached headquarters on July 41, brothers wished to submit for, and aforementioned portion of the con­ 1958. In addition, it was also nec­ we have carried them in this re­ stitution served as the basis for essary to disqualify Brother Wes­ port as .they have designated by the following action of your cre­ ley Cunningham, C-305, based on telegram that they wanted to be. dentials committee on the creden­ this same section, inasmuch as his carried. tials of Joseph Teicher, T-132, and letter did not reach headquarters Your committee also had two let­ until September 13th, 1958. 'In an ters ot nomination submitted, that Eugene Ray, R-321. Brother Teicher submitted the attempt to give every nominee were undated. James L. Tucker, following seatime to qualify under every consideration and to try to T-22, faUed to date his letter of prevent any disqualifications such nomination. However, since the the aforementioned section of the as in the case of Brother Cunning­ registered stamp put on the out­ constitution: ham, William C. Brown, B-796, of side of his envelope by the New SS STEEL ADVOCATE, Sep­ this committee, the Credentials Orleans Post Office was September tember 12, 1957, to February 4, Committee, remained at the en­ 10th, it was stamped by the Brook­ 1958. trance of the headquarters build­ lyn, New York, Post Office on Sep­ SS ATLANTIC, May 31, 1958, ing of the Union imtil midnight of tember 11th and received by your September 12, 1958, to receive any Committee before nine (9) AM on to September 5, 1958. Brother Ray submitted the fol­ credentials that might have been the morning of September 12th, lowing seatime to qualify under delivered either by mall or by we have carried him in this report the aforementioned section of the hand after the closing of business as being qualified. hours by the Union. Charles J. Scofield, S-186, also constitution: SS WACOSTA, December 23, The committee would like to failed to date his letter of nomina­ point out to the membership, that tion. However, since his letter was 1957, to February 27, 1958. although the secretary-treasurer sent by registered mail, special de­ SS ATLANTIC, June 11, 1958, .clearly specified in his pre-ballot- livery, and received by committee to September 5, 1958. ing report the exact offices for member William C. Brown, B-796, Although the previously-men­ which nominations were to be at the door of the headquarters tioned section of the constitution made, some credentials were re­ building sometime between the calls for the four (4) months sea­ ceived for offices other than those hours of seven (7) and nine (9) time in the current year to be carried in the pre-balloting report. PM on September 12th, your com­ aboard an American flag merchant The following are the names of the mittee has carried him in this re­ vessel or vessels, covered by cou' nominees so involved as well as the port as being qualified. tract with this Union, it also states, Job titles for which they actually Telegrams were sent to each or at the Union's direction. Your submitted; man who was disqualified by the committee, knowing that the sea­ committee telling him of his dis­ NAME JOB TITLE time turned in by these two broth­ qualification as well as a detailed ers for time saUed on the SS AT­ J G. Bracht Deck Patrolman letter being sent to each man so LANTIC, is seatime from a vessel W. Mitchell Patrolman disqualified, all in compliance with that wasn't tmder contract to this James W. Hunt Deck Joint our constitution. Ih addition, each Union, we have qualified them un­ Patrolman man disqualified received a copy der the phrase "or at the Union's S. Monardo Deck Patrolman of our constitution, so that the dis­ direction," that also appears in this Ami Bjomsson Deck or Joint qualified nominee would have section of the constitution. Patrolman available the procedure to be used In checking of the continuous Ralph W. Murry Deck Joint in appeal from the decision of the Patrolman good standing for the two year pe­ credentials committOe. Patrolman riod previous to nomination of the John Hetzell The membership can readily see various candidates, your committee However, your committee did from the foregoing report that your found that numerous candidates not feel that a man should be dis­ committee has n^e every effort had paid their dues late. The com­ qualified on such small technicali­ possible within the confines of our mittee found in each Instance, how­ ties as given above. Each nominee constitution te qualify every nom­ ever, that the member so affected listed above had specified a patrol­ inee. had been oh a ship during'the pe- man's job of some department in . All credentials were turned over liod, thereby preventing him from the port for wbich fae ii^hedte b'o 'to ttie.ebnunlttiee in good order at Credentials Report |fe^ Ev-- SEJFAREitS September S«. Action On Appeals (Ed. note: The following is the text of teletype message to all ports on the appeals of Brothers,Carlos Diaz, William Burke and Casey Kaust from disqualification by the credentials com' mittee. Their appeals were upheld by membership vote in all ports and their names will appear on the ballot.) Re: Carlos M. Diss, Bo<A: No. l>-9i—Dlsqnidlfled by the cre­ dentials committee. He is running for New York joint patrolman. The reason' for disqualification was that he had paid his 4th quarter dues for the year 1957 in January of 1958. However, this man was on a ship and, pursuant to the constitution, his lateness in paying is excused. He also had a dls<diarge to prove he was on a ship and, in fact, his discharge was In headquarters. Unfortunately, however, it was in another department and so he could not furnish it until it was returned to him. He has taken an appeal and has specifically requested this that this means of tommunication to all ports be used. Please see to it that this appeal from the ruling of the ere- , dentials committee is brought before the regular meeting of the membership on Wednesday, September 17, 1958. Headquar­ ters, for your information, intends to ask the membership to honor the appeal of Brother Diaz and declare him qualified to run for office, since it feels that the circumstances show he is entitied to his place on the ballot. . • e • Re: William BnAe, Bo<A No. B-5S6—Disqualified by the cre­ dentials committee. He is running for New York joint patrolman. The reason for disqualification was that he did not show proof of four months of seatime for this year when he sent in his papers. However, prior to the close of nominations. Brother Burke was aboard a vessel, and could have had sufficient seatime actually proven if he had not been at sea. His wife has pointed this out and, acting on his behalf, has asked that appropriate measures be taken with respect to appeal. Proof has been submitted that Burke was in fact on a vessel from September 5 to date and the eight days between the 5th and the 12th, the day nomina­ tions closed, are sufficient to give Burke adequate seatime as of the close of nominations. He had already produced proof of 112 days this year. Of course, the credentials committee had not been made aware of all this and therefore did not act im­ properly. However, for your information, headquarters intends to ask the membership to ignore this extreme technicality, to honor the appeal of Brother. Burke, and to declare him quali­ fied to run for office, at the regular meeting of September 17, 1958. The circumstances show that he is entitled .to his place on the ballot. You are requested to bring this appeal from the ruling of the credentials committee before the regular meeting of the membership on. Wednesday, September 17, 1958. . • • * Re: Casey Kaust, Book No. K-309—^Disqualified by the creden­ tials committee. He is running for New York joint patrolman. The reason for disqualification by the committee was that he did not submit proof of three years seatime when he sent in his papers. Prior to the close of nominations. Brother Kaust was aboard a vessel and did not receive the credentials committee's telegram or reg­ istered letter in time to present himself to the committee prior to its adjournment. He does, in fact, have the three years sea­ time and subnaitted proof thereof to headquarters today. In addition, the committee had disqualified him because his third quarter dues for the year 1957 was paid in the fourth quarter of 1957. However, Kaust's failure to pay dues was caused by his participating in the Bull Line strike, and he was under an in­ capacity due to activity in behalf of the Union, reasons specifi­ cally recognized by the constitution. Brother Kaust has taken an appeal and has requested that this means of communication to all ports be used. Please see to it that this appeal from the ruling of the creden­ tials committee is brought before the regular meeting of the membership on Wednesday, September 17, 1958. For your information, headquarters, in view of the circum­ stances of this case, and in line wito headquarters policy of having as many candidates as possible run for office, intends to ask the membership to honor Brother Kaust's appeal and declare him qualified to run for office. . • • » All ports are requested to act on these men immediately and to show the action in your minutes. Please acknowledge this message all ports and thank you. 9:00 AM, Thursday, September 4, 1958, or have been received by mail since that date. All creden­ tials have been examined in strict accordance with the constitution. Any defect in the credentials dis­ posed of by the committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect has denied tills to the committee. It is your committee's final re­ commendation that the memberslilp of the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict of the Seafarers International Union of North . America make every possible effort to vote in this general election, as eve^ good Union man should. This committee having corh^eted its duties, hereby xfMb'hi^d it 9:36 AM on September 15, 1958, in the headquarters offices of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn 32, New York. Dated: September 18, 1958 STAFFORD McCORMICK, M-1073 (Deck Dept.) WILLIAM C. BROWN, B-796 (Eng. Dept.) ROBERTO PRINCIPE, P^2 (Steward Dept.) PASQUALE MABINELLI, , M-462 (Deck Dept.) CUFFORD W. EMANUEL,.s E-103 (Engine Dept.). PETER PATRICK, Chairman '• P-182 JSteward Dept) .iH] - • -f :Ci'I , •' ^ I �3 •eptenilMr UU SEAFARERS Pare Elevea LOG Wealthy Easterners Back Calif. Anti-Labor Drive A group of wealthy Eastern businessmen have inter­ vened in the California elections by financing and promot­ ing the distribution in that state of thousands of anti-labor pamphlets. The distribution is ^—— aimed at helping elect "right tion 18, the "right to work" pro­ to work" backers in the com­ posal which will be voted on by Bait. Plays Key Role In Cuba Beef BALTIMORE—Although ihipping waa very alow during the past erlod, the men on the beach ere were kept busy helping Canadian Seafarers, Earl Sheppard, port agent, reported. Some too SIU and Canadian Seafarers hit the bricks at Maryland Drydock for a demonstration protesting the Cuban government's scabbing on eight Canadian vessels which have been tied up by the SIUCanadian District for 14 months. While the picket line was short­ lived and 59 men arrested for "blocking the highway," the ship­ yard workers unions set up their own lines and kept the vessel tied up. All worked out fine in long run, as all of the cases against the arrested men were dismissed. The yard workers are out over a separate contract beef. Shipping for this por^ continued on the downgrade as less than 50 men landed berths during the last two weeks. Four Ore vessels, three Calmar, one Isthmian and one Bull Line ship are tied up. However the next period will be better with the Steel Rover and the Flomar expected to come out of the yards and take on crews. There were only five vessels paying off during the period. They were the Jean, Emilia (Bull); Pennmar (Calmar); Topa Topa (Waterman) and the Marore (Marven). The Steel Chemist (Isthmian), Topa Topa and the Bethcoaster (Calmar) were the only vessels signing on during the period. In transit were the TexInar (twice), Massmar (Calmar); Santore (twice), Feltore (Marven); Pacificua (Colonial); Steel Recorder (Isthmian); Alcoa Run­ ner, Alcoa Polaris (Aicoa); Jef­ ferson City Victory (Victory Car­ riers) and the Robin Gray (Rdb-^ "in). E The contempt shown by American runaway operators towards all comers—^their seamen, their customers, the Gov­ ernment, and. the maritime Industry, is spelled out for all to see in the actions of the owners of the SS Yarmouth. Al­ though the crew, which is seeking representation by the SIU, was ready to go back aboard and work the ship while nego­ tiations were going on, the owners cancelled the cruise, thus stranding the passengers, barred the gates to the crew and sneaked the ship out of port with the crewmembers' baggage and payroll still aboard. The Yarmouth action, which is meeting with prompt counteraction by the union, reflects the basic attitude of the runaway shipowner. He's the maritime industry's freeloader who rides the gravy train and gets all the benefits without assuming any of the obligations faced by responsible seg­ ments of the industry. The runaway operator wants the protection of Uncle Sam and the patronage of American travelers and shippers without paying taxes, sticking to a schedule, living up to safety, maintenance or manning standards. As far as the SIU is concerned, in the case of the SS Florida and now in the Yarmouth organizing drive, it will make every effort to see to it that these runaway operators, and others to come, meet their obligations to the crews. It is ujp to the US Government and the management side of the shipping industry to see that the runaways are brought up to snuff in the other areas and made to behave like respon­ sible members of the maritime family. 4^ t 3) A Runaway Future ing California voting, including Senator William Knowland, candi­ date for governor. The pamphlet, which has since been repudiated by Knowland and by the Republican National Com­ mittee after Its distribution was first revealed by the "New York Times," was written by Joseph Kamp, a right-wing extremist who has been cited twice for contempt of Congress. In the past Kamp has violently attacked such lead­ ing Republicans as President Eisenhower and Chief Justice Earl Warren when the latter served as California's governor. Aimed At Reuther The Kamp document aimed its fire at Walter Reuther, president of the United Auto Workers who, up until now, has had no role in any California election campaign. It echoed arguments of "right to work" backers that labor unions are seeking dictatorial powers to run the country. It was warmly embraced by Mrs. Helen Knowland, wife of the Senator, who has been active in her husband's cam­ paign. Financing for the pamphlet's distribution came from active or retired officers of such organiza­ tions as (^neral Motors, du Pont (a leading General Motors stock­ holding firm). Gulf Oil and Re­ public Steel. Subsequently, Gen­ eral Electric announced it was en­ dorsing the "right to work" cam­ paign. California Democrats are charg­ ing that these business leaders are intervening in the California cam­ paign to elect "a man who will put their program into effect here first and In Washington next." Knowland has endorsed Proposi­ - i, I '> I I Californians as a referendum is­ sue. Like other "right to work" laws, it would outlaw the union shop and weaken unions' abilities to protect their membership and to bargain for improvements. California's other leading Re­ publican candidate, Governor Goodwin Knight, ^ho is now run­ ning for the Senate seat held by Knowland, is on record against Proposition 18. California's "right to work" forces have been sharply attacked from another quarter by former President Harry iS. Truman and by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt for publishing claims that Truman and the late President Roosevelt sup­ ported the principle of the com­ pulsory open shop. The attempt to tie the Roose­ velt and Truman names to the "wreck" proposition was contained in the official argument which backers of the referendum filed with the California Secretary of State. In answer to the claims Truman said that he had oppose'd "right to work" laws in his own state and "I don't see how I could be for them in another." Mrs. Roosevelt issued a bristling statement branding the claim as a "shameful fraud." With less than two months to go in the gubernatorial campaign, another prominent Californian in­ dustrialist and former president of the state Republican Assembly, has deserted Knowland because of his support of "wreck" legislation. Robert F. Craig, a member of the board of directors of 29 corpo­ rations, announced that he will serve as co-chairman of the South­ ern California Citizens' Commit­ tee against Proposition 18. KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT • / • '..V m (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Article II, Section 57, Paragraph 3. Paying off Procedure. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel In any port In the continental US or Puerto Rico upon 24 hours notice, prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. In like manner, the Master shall be allowed to discharge . . . Unlicensed Personnel upon 24 hours notice. • * » Article II, Section 60, Vessels in Idle Status. .. . When it is expected a vessel will be Idle In excess of 10 days, the Unlicensed Personnel The struck Canadian National ships are still' at their that may be reduced on day of arrival. anchorages this week as the result of SIU of NA demonstra­ • * • tions in a number of US ports. Cuban seamen have been re­ QUESTION: Does the crew of a vessel going into lay-up have to be moved from the vessels by the Cuban government and while given a 24-hour notice of their layoff? the disposition of the fleet has not been decided, it appears certain that the interests of Canadian Seafarers will be fully protected in any settlement. In its pwn way, the Canadian National beef is the story of a runaway attempt that failed, first to the flag of Trinidad, and then to Cuban registry. The outcome should be clear to aU ship operators who hanker for a runaway flag. • t 4" Good Seamanship A bright spot in the Jersey Central train tragedy which took 48 lives in Newark Bay was the prompt and efficient lifesaving action by crewmembers of the SlU-manned Sandcaptain. At the scene at the time the train ran off the bridge and into the bay, the Sandcaptain had a lifeboat out before any other rescuers arrived and saved five passengers from drowning. They deserve to be cited for good seamanship in aitinxe.'!oli-'Olhc^enGyt,-.| rs. ' .bo'yg is) * \» * An SlU-contracted vessel arrived in Baltimore on June 24 at 9:30 AM in ballast. The vessel drydocked on June 25, and it was found at the time that there was a great deal of bottom work to be done. When the company learned that the vessel's Baltimore loading would be delayed until July 7th, the crew was laid off. They were notified of the layoff at 11:00 AM, on June 25 and were paid off that afternoon. Accordingly, they received wa^es, and in some cases, transportation and subsistence. The Union, however, contested the layoff, of the crew without the 24-hour notice required by Section 57, Paragraph 3. The Company held that according to Section 60, the notice wasn't necessary. After consideration of the issue, the Clarifications Gommittee reached agreement to the effect that the 24 hour "notice ^should be given whether the vessel is going into idle statii-s or is in port of discharge. The clarification, in e^ect, amends the portion of Section 60, which reads, "the Unlicensed Personnel may be reduced on arrival." As a result of the Committee's action, the crewmembers on the-ship in question are entitled to a day's pay/ in lieu of the- 24-hour notice 1 • • -fe i All • • lim �-. l-..^,.^-^r,j-5i5rr^,^,l|F^i-, r-i. SEAFARERS Paga Twelv* Trial Run NMU CREW THANKS SEASTAR Crews Join In Last Rites Americans are still a rarity in Poland, so it was romething of a special event that brought the SIU crew of the Seastar and the NMU crew of the Joan O'Berg together in Gydnia, Poland, where all hands paid their last respects to a fellow seaman. Although the event was by no means a happy one, both crews made the best of the occasion to give a fitting sendoiT to a departed NMIJ seaman in a foreign land. The fact^that the deceased was a complete stranger to the gang on the Seastar didn't enter the picture at all. Arrangements for the attendance of the SIU crew at the. funeral Seastar and the lowering of the flag on^ the SlU-manned ship were made by the skipper of the Seastar, who" also drew thanks from the Jean O'Berg for his efforts. A letter of thanks to the Seastar sent In by NMU delegates Tripola Young and William F. Hotze on the behalf of the O'Berg crew said; "We„ the crew of the SS Joan O'Berg, Isbrandtsen SS Co., wish to thank each one. of you for coming to the funeral to pay your re­ spect to a departed brother. He was a member of a different union but still a brother and a seaman. "We would like to thank the, captain of the Seastar for lowering the flag and granting permission to the crew sO they could attend the services. We also want to thank our radio operator for attending. "We are forwarding a copy of this letter to your union, one to ours and one to the ARA." Trying out for a slot in the deck gang, Francisco Urbina, wiper, proves himself with a hawser aboard the Valchem. Photo by shipmatjs G. F. Abundo. ••••••••••••• »-0 • '• e !;>:,•. -vi*. Call Of The Sea Still Beckons Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor Jot publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names tnill be withheld upon request. ships will Ibe in Haifa or there­ abouts In the near future." ' If anyone would send me this information, I could contact the ship's delegate and ask blm to do the buying for us. We wllj gladly pay for all assistance. Therefore, If I could be advised what ships are going to Haifa I could handle the details after that directly with the ship. My address Is RFD No. 1, Box 28A, West Paducah, Ky. J. W. Henry (Ed. note: Since the itiner­ ary of tramp ships bound for Haifa is always uncertain. Sea­ farers who can help Brother Henry on this matter should contact him directly.) it 4 . 4 120-Degree Heat No sloking Matter To the Editor: The crew of the Steel Sea­ farer really appreciated the prompt receipt of the last three issues of the LOG. especially the one containing the contract news. Our biggest thrlU was the increased, amount of the SIU Vacation benefit. Many thanks to the negotiating committee for doing a fine job. We are all agreed to keep writing letters about afr-condl tionlng these C-Ss on the sum­ mer run into the Persian GuU and other Middle East ports. All font three of the topside rooms are alr-condltloned, and Massawa and Djibouti were 120 to 130 degrees as usual. Moore, DM, failed to Join the ship in Karachi, but may rejoin in one of our last two ports, either Basrah or Khorramshahr. Otherwise the trip Is smooth and uneventful, though mall service Is lousy. What mall there is arrives after 14 day*. Oh yes, the fishing here in Damnum^ Saudi Arabia, Is good. On that happy note, we'll end with regards to "you and all the brothers. C. J. Magnan Shin's delegate what's what and "Your Dollar's Worth." I want to aity without exception that the Seafarers Un­ ion is doing a great job Iq. up­ holding the welfare of the mem­ bership. 'I only have deep re­ grets for leaving the Seafarers A special commendation for the medical and ntirsing staif has been extended by SIU to work ashore. men at the New Orleans USPHS hospital, in appreciation for their fine work and profes­ Enclosed Is my-new address sional services. The gang in New Orleans wants it to be known that, as always, the hospital | and also a small donation-to the is tops with them. SEAFABEBS LOG. 1 wish it Among Seafarers on the roster thore are ein due to ulcers and was sent back to Boston for were more. Simon P. Morris, ex-Claiborne, who's been treatment. He's also had a troublesome cyst re­ I have a question that I'd In and out of the hospital for the past couple of moved and should be in good shape soon. like answered, though. If I ever William V. Kramer, ex-Maiden Creek, is out at years. A recurring ulcer is giving him some trouble wanted to ship out with SIU , - a g a i n. B a 7 the San Francisco hospital because of a hernia and again, what procedure would I Vaughn, an or­ a general check-up and should be tiurned loose in have to follow now that my ganizer on the about a week. Recovery is also on the way for mother-in-law Is off my back, liner Atlantic, is 'Nicholas Sargent, ex-Choctaw, who suffered a frac­ my kids are grown up and my also in for treat­ ture of the head when a block let go. wife Is willing to let me get lost A vote of thanks is in order for ship's delegate ment of an ulcer for a while? and is awaiting H. F. Holmes on the Barbara Frietchie, who wasted Chester Gros surgery. Off the no time notifying SIU headquarters about Injuries . (Ed..note: In order to ship Alcoa Ranger, to two shipmates. One brother, Ramon E. Murillo, out, you would have to follow Aiuron R. Dickey was severely scalded, and had to be hospitalized in the seniority hiring procedure has. been oper­ Honolulu. Already notified by the Union, his wife Kramer Dickey set forth in the SIU agreement ated on for a dis­ later contacted the company regarding her allotment and the shipping rules estab­ and was finally informed by them that he was in located shoulder and is coming along well. lished under the agreement. There's some good news on Brother Lucius De- the hospital. SIU Welfare Services arranged to get Specific details can be.obtained Witt, who checked in at the Savannah hospital her an. allotment advance. by contacting any SIU-AStG SIU, LOC Rate These.brothers in the hospital appreciate visits last month to have cataracts on both eyes removed, hall.) Tops In His Book and is reported to be doing fine. He was cook and and mail from .their shipmates. Stop by to see them ^ ^ $ To the Editor: baker on The Cabins. Another tankerman, Stanley if you can or drop them a line. I would like to receive the F. Ostrom, got off the Cities Service Miami at BahrThe following Is tho latest list of Dretliors In tha hospital: Seek Credit Plan SEAFABEBS LOG once again, Henry Foy William Nelson USPHS HOSPITAI. Nicholas Sargent Henry Schreiner as I do enjoy ruding it very For Buying Home Monroe C. Gaddy. Dominic Newell BOSTON, MASS. Arthur J. Sehevlng Clifford- Womack James C. Glisson Earl H. C. Poa L. J. CampbeU Henry W. Martin much, • USPHS HOSPITAL To the Editor: Wayne F. Harris Edward L. Poe Ralph R. Knowles Stanley Ostrom STATEN ISLAND. NY Your Union is the,^best and John J. Harrison Henry Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL Wallace J. Beeman George Meltzer We the undersized brothers Alvin C. Headricks James H. Shearer GALVESTON. TEX. I envy every member's being «o Standmore BeU Jose B. Moro on the SS Neva West wish to John Hrolenok James A. Slay Jas. A. MeCauley Jose P. Sallnaa DoUar Ben Anthony Pinchook wonderfully taken care of. I James Hudson Andrew Stauder Robert McCuUoch John H. Spearman submit the following resolution Ro.ger Beroud Santos Pizarro am at present awaiting another Peter Hume Florenlio Suarez USPHS HOSPITAL Robert W. Runner Zenor R. Rivera for immediate consideration by Henry A. Jamickc Thomas L. Teears NEW ORLEANS. LA. Robert O. Delgado Jose Bodriquez Wooldridge King Gerald L. Thaxton our brother members and of­ assl^ment aboard ship here In William Bargone Cloise Coats James R. Egan Jessie Shontz Buenos Aires. Please do not, Edward Knapp Patrick Thompson Charles Dalcourt Trussel Beatrous Earl Ernest Warren Smith ficials: Leo Lang Ray E. Vaughan L. S. Biegajewskl Aaron R. Dickey Richard Gelling Jose Souse fall to mail the LOG to meW. A. Marjenhoff James E. Ward John W. Bigwood John G. Dooley Charles Goldstein Edward Thompson Whereas the average seaman regularly. Alexander Martin George Williams Ray A. Fauber Claude Banks Henry Gordon Exequiel Tlong has not established proper cre­ Harry W. Minkler Geo. E. Williamson Luis Gutierez Ramon Varela Karl L. Roettger" Simon P. Morris Cleophas Wright dit, be It enacted that, head­ Francis M. Jennings E. L. Waters Steward Melvia K. Morton Charles E. Wynn John Kffegan Roland E. Wilcox quarters assist qualified mem­ Editor, USPHS HOSPITAL James Meeks Joseph Wohlets * 4 i MANHATTAN BEACH. NY bers In securing or establishing Angelo Heglio Nelson Wood SEAFARERS LOG, Lewis Akins Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL Asks For Mall said credit in a locality where Manuel Antonana Claude B. Jessup ' NORFOLK, VA. 675 Fourth Ave., he Is known, solely for the pur­ From Shrpmates Eladio Aris Ludwlg Kristiansen Francis J. Boner Wm. C. Dowdy Fortunato Bacomo Thomas Leahy USPHS HOSPITAL pose of, acquiring the necessary To the Editor: Brooklyn 32, NY Joseph J. Bass' Kenneth Lewis. SAVANNAH, GA. down payment on a moderatelyMelvin W. Bass W. J. Mclntyro Elmer G. Brewer Lucious DeWitt I received four copies of the I would like to recpive the Matthew Bruno Herbert Milssac USPHS HOSPITAL priced home. James F. Clarke Jens Madsen LCXx today and I sure was glad SEATTLE, WASH. SEAFARERS LOG — please Juan Denopra Leon Mannaugh (The above was signed by 19 to get them. It sure is a pleasure K. M. Bymaster CecU P. Diltz John J. DriscoU Albert MartinelU USPHS HOSPITAL crewmembers.) >ut my name on your moiling Friedof Fondlla to know that our Union thinks W. P. O'Dea FORT WORTH, TEX. James H. Rawlins Odis L. Gibbs C. Oslnski J. R. Alsobrook Harold J. Pancost about our welfare no matter ist. (Print Information) Joseph M. GiUard George O. FhlUer Lawrence Anderson Edoudo Pisgopo Meeting chairman where In the world we are. Bart Guranick Winston E. Benny H. LedweU Jr. P. W. Seidenberg Wade B. HarreU 6eo. E. Shumaker NAME John Palmer • •••••••• I gave the Seamen's Mission it 4 T^h Hassan Henry E. Smith SAILORS SNUG HARBOR two of tho LOGs and kept two Clarence Hawkins Pon. P. Wing STATEN ISLAND, NY Seeks Aid From here since there are no other Frank Hernandez Royce' Yarhorough Oscar J. Adams Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL Victor B. Cooper American seamen here except BALTIMORE, HO. STREET ADDRESS ....... Berge Bergensen Haifa-Bound Ship me. VA HOSPITAL . J. KananiiU Jr. KECOUGHTAN, VA. To the. Editor: Sf'' Boston Joseph Kowolskl Joseph cm The doctor says my ulcers Wm. Bright well Stanley Kupnicid VA HOSPITAL I sailed in the past with the soon will be okay so I will be Claude A. Brown Gibbs T. Llverman RUTLAND, MASS. SIU in the engine department, able to come home, but .mean­ R Cardosa John H. Morris Daniel Fltzpatrick CITY .........ZONE...; Noe. Vincent Ciprlano RusaeU Morrison _ VA HOSPITAL but due to a disability In my while I really would like, to hear Joseph D. Cos Jesse Lee Painter NEW YORK, NY STATE family had to give up the sea from some of the boys. This is Stephen Dinkel Egene Plahn Ed. T. Cimnlngham Harry Ditsky Panl Pusloakle VA HOSPITAL for a while. I am doing okay a good place for a sick man and TO AVOID DUPLICATION? H you William DriMoll Harry B. Biggin HOUSTON, TEX. ashore now, too. •ro an oM subscriboi and havo a J^es L. Farran Vincent J. Rtznto the doctors wd nurses trZt me Ray J. Arsenault Joseph Boll changa of addret*, plaasa giva' your Clarence Gardner BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL While aboard the SS Western fine, but It's still not .the goodGonnan T. Glaze Calvin A. Borne BALTIMORE. MD. formar address' balowi Trader I made a voyage to old USA. mchard Green Richard Savior Simon Eftime Boott VA HOSPITAL Haifa, Israel,—and got some If some of the fellows want G. Sahl ADDRESS ............ Mnald Hannlgan Richard BUTLER. PA. souvenirs from Nazareth, Israel, to write me, this is the address: Robert L. Houck Merl Lee Walters James F. Markel USPHS HOSPITAL VA HOSPITAL for our church. I'd like to get Monastery Hospital, Sea Point, , .. FRANCISCO. CALIF. BOSTON. MASS. some more of these now, and Capetown, South Africa. . Joseph H. Berger Wm; J. Kramer Kffllon CITV .........ZbNE.... Joseph Bissonet Santtago Marttn.. Thomas W. USPHS would like to know what SIU HOSPITAL Charlie V. Horton Michael Coffey Mlchal Hichalik f I ki: ' Sci^bw u, ustr To the Editor; Some 11 years ago, .by request of my mother-in-law, I quit sailing; hoiVever, she could not make me. quit receiving nor reading the LOG, and I want to keep on doing it. And, may I add, without ques­ tion the LOG Is one of the best trade union publications today. I like the Welfare Plan, and everything from who's who ,to SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK . : - "' t&G o s a • e »• « ••• ••• "ST^kTE. .......'...a.......... Joseph Ebbola Albert M. Morse HOMPHIS. TRINN, Bmy RusseU ;• ''' ' ' �SEAFARERS Septembet M, 19SS Karachi; treatment of wiper when ill; poor grade of night lunch; condition of food receiycd fo NO; draw In hunker port: delayed - sailing from Stagapore. Repairs not made yet. -Three men logged—requested Capt. to lift same—^not granted. Ship's fund to be turned over to charity If ship lays up. Ship's fund, 325.5#. Some disputed OT, and dlj^uted delayed . saiUng from Singapore. One man hoipltalized in Honolulu. No fruit avail­ RORIN TRtNT (Robin). Juno Chairman. W. Walker; Secretary. H. able in Honolulu. Thrash. New delegate elected. One man left ship due to Illness. Safety TRXMAR fCalmar). July 23—Chair­ meeting held. Fine cooperation among man. D. Stona; Secretary. V. Menta. crew. Few hours disputed OT. Gen­ Fine among crew. Few eral discussion of ship business; re­ hours cooperation disputed OT. New delegate pair lists to be made up. Vote of elected. Motion to haye headquarters thanks to steward dept. Aug. IS—Chairman. C. Parker; Sec­ check with Public Health Service and slips can be elimi­ retary. H. Thrash Three men short; sea if flt-for-dttty cs men are permitted to ride two men hospltalixed; one, missed nated, ship and not perform dutlcA Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food and good service. Aug. 36—Chairman. C. Roblnfon; Sacretary, V. Monto. Clarification on equalization of OT. working luitch holds, etc. Report accepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. TRANtATLANTie (Tak), Aufl. M— Chatnnaii, H. Murray; SacraTaryi A. RMMI. May nt aome QT on return trip. Secy.-rcporter elected. _ Report accepted. Icebox door to be repaired. Repair drain en washing machine. Uuahroom ventilators need repairing. Safety suggestions distributed to all members. All minor repairs to bo made soon as poss^e. FACIFIG STAR (Compau). Aug. 17 —Chairman. W. Young; Secy.. M. KamIntkl. Some repairs made. New dele­ gate elected. Report accepted. Mo­ tion to have all SIX) members get off ship after one yr. continuous serv­ ice. Dl~cnsslon on cleaning laundry A recreation rooms—rotation system adopted. Steward will make special dlMies for members desiring same. ship.' Repair lists turned over to chief engineer. New treasurer elected. Few hours disputed OT. Need new water fountain. To start ship's fund—not to exceed $50. Too much concentratecP juice on ship. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. 8CNTS PORT (Cities Service). Aug. 9S—Chairman. A. Willdrldga; Secre­ tary. C. Ray. Motion to print articles In LOG re: procedure of payoff and sign on In Jacksonvlllje. -Wilmington and Charleston. See about awning en deck: Install additional fans in foc'sles. S.D. to see about extra meals for officer's wUe. < CAROLYN (Rull). July 30—Chairman. W. Trolls; Secretary. T. Cunning­ ham. Report accepted. Keep mesahaU clean. Menus to be changed. Aug. 13—Chairman. W.-Trelle; Secrotary. T. Cunningham Do not leave water in showers ruimlng. Few hours disputed OT. Rooms to be painted. Return cups to pantry. Keep messhall clean. Vote of thanks to steward, dept. Sapt. 3—Chairman. P. Pasluk; Sec­ retary. C. Olas. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Keep longshoremen out of passageways. Rooms to be sougeed. Some disputed OT. Steward dept. to be painted. Need new wash­ ing machine. No LOGS, ho mall re­ ceived. No representative from union came to ship when in Galveston. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa). Aug. 31— Chairman. I.. Ouggan; Secratary. R. Alford. Payoff tomorrow. No LOGS er communications this trip. Ship's fund. 3282.65. No beefs—everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward for job well done; also to Brother Tucker for nice brtefcaae given to delegate.' ALCOA RUMnaR (Alcoa). Sept. 7— Chairman. (3. Rlacheff; Secretary. R. Hall. No LOGS or reports received. MesMiall painted, soma repairs made. Vote of thanks to new baker for fine products turned out. Ship's fund. 36.25. Ship to bo fumigated. Galley exhaust fan to bo repaired. MAI (Bull). Aug. 31—Chairman. W McShoohan; Secratary. J. Bend. Bverything running smoothly. Capt. warned men to be on board one hr; before sailing. Five new chairs pur­ chased for poop dock. Slip's fund. BSSB*. Keep laundry clean; place cups in sink. STBIL MAKER (Isthmian). Sept. 7— Chairman. D. Gardner; Secretary. E. Podorson Some disputed OT. Chief electrician missed ship in Honolulu. Members requested to stay out of foc'sles unless some one is in foc'sle. Cigarettes, books, matches, communi­ cations missing. All beefs to go thru proper channels; washing machine to be repaired. Return linen when leav­ ing ship and leave rooms clean. PENNMAR (Calmer), Aug. 3S—Chair­ man. J. Risback; Secretary. T. Cleugh. Reports accepted. Have steward moved to topside so as to have another room on main deck for steward quarters. Membership approves any action SlU takes against AMMI. Discussion on pension benefits. YAKA (Waterman). Aug. 30—Chairman. J Fetter; Secretary, N. Geno. One man missed ship; in NO. New delegate elected. Return excess Ihien to steward. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Aug. M—Chairman. R. Batworth; Secretary. J. Ballday. Everything running smoothly. Ship's fund. S20.24. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to former delegate for job well done. GCEANSTAR (Triton). Aug. 31— Chairman. J. Talbot; Secretary. R Marrtsatte. Ship's fund. S17. Ona man mlMed ship in Baltimore. Do not put glasaei in pantry sink: remove clothee it&m line when dry. Vst# of thanks to steward dept. iOSBFINA (Liberty). Aug. Chairman. L. Gardemal; Secretary, J. LtMdy. Rapalr Hst eempOtd. Baa .•elrolmaa re; Murd fani hired In • • iri r/i-r.yL.'.-, TOPA TOFA (Watarman), Aug. 24 -Chairman. T. White; Secy.. J. Lakwyk. One man taken off ship In Japan. Ship's fund $5.60. Some dis­ puted ot. Motion to Jiave committee review present system of fining men who have been.logged. Sept. 7—Chairman, j. Melendeu Secy., J. Lakwifk. New delegate elect­ ed. Few hours disputed ot. Few phoney logs. To check on Innerspring matteressea. Garbage chute not air­ tight. See patrolman about steering engine clarification—distance of gar­ bage chute from foc'sles. Pantry to be kept clean. Need jury bathroom for natives. After house A foc'sles seeds sougeeing. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory). Sept. 1—Chairman. L. Pepper; Se^., A. Stevonsen. Old crew to be paid for Unen ($2.00). Need new motor for washing machine. Repair lists to bo turned In to delegates. Gear of miss­ ing crcwmember to be talcn off ship upon arrival in NY. One man missed ship at Oiympia. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. Standard brands ef coffee to be put aboard with new stores. Need new lee box in pantry. Return. sU Unen and cota to steward at sign off. Proper attire to be worn in messhaU. Repair list to be made MPALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa). Aug. 25— Chairman. T. Sanchoz; Socy., E. Laws. Beef about Graf milk from MobUe. Discussion about bathroom ventalatlon; screen doors to be locked except while In Islands; place Unen In bags: 45 quarts of bad milk from Graf Dairy In MobUe. MURRICANB (Watorman), July 37— Chslrman, F. Caflou; Secy.. W. Murrell. One man hospitalized In Kobe: four man logged. Few hours dis­ puted ot. One day's pay to bs settled at payoff. To hold safety meeting; buUd soma sturdy ladders for gang­ way; dump garbago off deck; have Ught rigged on deck for oiler leading to steering ugino room; repair bathroom. ALCOA FBGASUS (Alcoa). July S— Chairman, B. Murphy; Socy.. F. Lutemen. One man left ridp—hospitalized. One member sick for three days. Beet about amoka and flame from oil barge. One member has eye injury and one has three broken ribs. Keep noiso down In passageways. Bring Unen top­ side. Complaint registered with Amer­ ican consul re: smoke and flame from barge. July 13—Chairman, L. Fhllllps; Secy.. R. Demoss. New delegate elect­ ed. Discussion on scuttlebutt. New Ust to be made up for cleaning laun­ dry. Comments on conserving water. Cots to be stowed away in port. Sales­ man in Ft. Said to be kept on #4 hatch. Recreation room to be locked when necessary; washing machine to be repaired. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmtan), Aufl. S—Chairman. E. Parr; Secy.. G. Falrcleth. New delegate elected. Reports accepted. New secy.-reporter elected. Dlscustion on use of new washing machine: Unen Issue; cups and glasses to be returned to pantry; safety in use ot screen doors In foreign ports; giving Icewater te longshoremen in Persian Gulf; deck garbage disposal cans on deck: keep longshoremen out of crews quarters, passageways, mess roonu. etc. Aug. 3S—Chairman. C. Magnani Secy., O. Falrcleth. Delayed saiUng at approved by captain. Restricted ot disputed pending letter from agent. Fireman directed longshoremen to water source by Arabic signs. Performers warned that action would bo taken against them. Cats to bo re­ moved when tying up er letting to. Return cets after use. Names to bo stencUed on cots. Discussion on Slow servico durinc supper heur; night, lunch; locking doors in pert; lock missing from screen door; keys for Bietn-esm Isetj laagshoremeii ia€ peddlsirs bsacdlng Ship; gsrhsgo eans Rlaced nesr siesping qusrters; absoRM of esrgs not under gangway. CpsM restrieted in Rrinit-aU Rands salSf#* •t. Cs«w agrsgd to drink only MMitd .iratgr .in KsfoRlBBug^'^ByiliB^. tOG Page Thlrteea Fires Made PG Hotter Than Usual t A notorioudy hot place under any conditions, the Persian Gulf has been hotter than usual for the supertanker Cities Service Norfolk, and not due to the mercury alone. The ship was confronted with fires nearby the first two times it went into the Gulf, and a breakdown of the mainj turbine on the third go-round. Persian Gulf. gangway waa thrown down on the Fortunately,-the next six trips "On the first trip to Arabia the dock and 16 minutes after the fire duriDg Its year-long shuttle be­ dock caught fire while we were broke out the ship was on its way," tween the Gulf and Japan weren't loading gasoline. Most of the crew Ruttkay reported. quite as hectic. The Norfolk paid was asleep when the fire broke out The crew received a warm com­ off last week at NJ, end­ but the commotion on the dock mendation from the Arabian ing a 13^-inonth trip that began awakened everybody and we ran American Oil Company at Ras In Lake Charles on August 1, up on deck. Most of the boys ran Tanura "for their expeditious ac­ 1957. to their fire stations, broke out the tion and cooperation in pre­ Relating some of the events of fire hoses and poured water on paring the ship for an emergency the voyage. Rueben (Big Joe) Rutt- the dock. unberthing and in wetting down .kay said "quite a few exciting "Others let the lines go either the adjacent pier deck with their things have happened, even in the by hand or with a knife. . . . The fire system. . . . Such action indi­ cates considerable training and certainly pays off when an emer­ gency arises," a letter from Aramco stated. The dock fire was nothing com­ pared to the disaster the Norfolk met the next time into the Gulf, when the brand-new British frei^ter Seistan caught fire, burned for several days and then blew up "when the fire reached a cargo of nitroglycerine. "This happened about four miles away from us while we were at the dock loading," Ruttkay reported, and caused the deaths of 55 men. Some help was provided by the Norfolk when a tug brought the injured into the dock and the ship contributed medical supplies, stretchers, blankets and other items. The trouble - with the turbine came the next trip just as the Norfolk left the dock. She had to go to Bahrein for inspection and then sailed to Japan on the LP turbine, taking 23 days. "After Scene from the deck of the Cities Service Norfolk as it pulled discharging, we went out, cleaned away from tho dock at Ras Tanura. Sho was laoding gasoline tanks and then spent four days in the shipyard in Nagasaki. Nobody when dock fire broke out, but got away 16 minutes after wetting objected to that," Ruttkay noted. down the dock. Photo by Dick Koche, machinist. "Everything has gone smoothly since Nagasaki, as we have a pret­ ty good crew on here and most of LOG-A-RHYTHM: the original gang paid off with the ship. Everybody's very happy to be back although many will miss those lovely Japanese girls," he added. Br M. Dwyer ' '' 'I-^i '•C What The Old Sea Knows What does a woman know of lovinp. Though the follows a man, wherever he goes? She takes a gift, but what of the giving? A kiss is not all, as the old sea knows. Sign Name On LOC Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters < or ether communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. What does a woman know of hit yearning. For'the salt and spray against his cheek. And the day he can once more get underway; •To the sea, a woman is fair but weak. Oh the old sea knows, as well it should. For many a test of love it has stood; A woman may borrow, for a little while. But to tea men return, with a beaming smile. First Workout For New Camera The Novo Wosl liat poM off from "anetfi(N> goad trip," occarding te shtp's roperter Howard C. HutctMrson, with avwytliing In good shopa, aipocial^ th# GoHng departiiMnl. Tha plcturss here shew the first rosults obtainad with o ntw camtra bought by tha crow. At loft Is Hutchorsan, with Horatm O. Groy and E. i. Herdcostla ieaklhg ovor loma of the camwta gear* On the right ore Harry Snith, Dgvkl Ri H. ftht and /afflot Hv Ri^t doing.« da!eHHf|5]eh( an th»woy baehta tha Gutf frcm^^^^ . I'i. I ' I •:i/| :.^i :, -yrI �•V;- • SEIFARERS LOG Pare Fonrteea LOG-A-RHYTHM: Hey, Who's Watching The Stove? Beautiful Arabia Somewhere near the Gulf of Persia Where a woman is seldom sem; Where the sky is never cloudy And grass is never green; With drinking water flavored Like slop from a kitchen sink. And no man can drown his sorrows In the lukewarm beer he drinks. .tr- Somewhere near tropic waters Where nights are made for love; Where the moon is like a spotlight And stars gleam higfi obouc; Mid all this glamour and glitter On a lonely tropic night. There's no greater waste of beauty With never a girl in sight. |i uI; Take you then this arid country Where sea birds moan and cry; Where lumb'ring deep-sea turtles Crawl up on the beach and die; I don't like this Moslem pasture Neither fertile, fine nor rich. Any man who leaves his home for thisIs nuttier than a witch. Take me back to dear America The land I love so well; This arid desert oven Is a substitute for hell. You can keep this land of nothing. Without wine, women or beer. Only flies and filth and vermin For I long for home—not here. (O' Stewards on the Alcoa Planter, led by steward 2ee Young Ching '3rd from left) are William Sodron, galleyman; Theodore Harris, aker; Ching; S. M. Hsu, BR; P. H. Jones, crew pantry; L L Odraghty, crew mess; John Gibbons, chief cook, and H. E. Mathes, topside pantry. Absentees are Douglas Dewalt, saloon mess, hospitalized in Karashi, and 3rd cook Tom Riley, wh% was.visiting him at the time. Sudfon had to be drydocked a few days later at Aden, Arabia. Photo by K. G. Siebold, radio officer. SlU, A&G District PHILADELPHIA......... 337 Market St. S CarduRo. Agent^^ Market 7-1838 PUERTA de PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls, ^ent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO...... 4lS0 Harrison St. Marty Brelthoff. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SAVANNAH .2 Abercom St. E. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GiUette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMHIGT-ON. Calli . .. 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 UEADaUARTERS.. 675 4tta Ave.. Bkly& SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS W. Hall, Joint Ca Sinunonia Ens# R Matthews. Joint E Mooney. Std. J. Volplan. Joint BALTIMORE .U18 E. Baltimore St: Earl Slieppard. Asent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON. 276 State St. James Sbeeban. Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St Robert Mattbewa. Asent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La, .1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Acent HBmlock 6-5744 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Louis Neira, Agent FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE 1 Sontb Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HBmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY ...........912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Pbone 3156 NEW ORLEANS 823 BienvlUe St. Lindsey WBUams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 678 4tta Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb 9-6600 NORFOLK.. 127-129 Bank St. HONOLULU....51 South Nimltz Highway J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-9834 PHone 502-777 PORTLAND 211 SW Ctay St. CAplUI 3^336 fUCHMOND* Calif, a. .510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2'093S SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 3-8363 SEATTLE. 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON 805 Marino Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK. 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYadnth 9«68 SUP Short Snort After Long Trip Great Lakes District ALPENA 1315 N. Second Ave. Pbone: 713-J 180 Main St, Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND . ,, 1410 W. 29 St, MAin 1-0147 RIVER ROUGE .,10325 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. ... VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W, Sup^or St. Phone: Randifph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO........3261 E. 93nd St, Phone: Essex 8-3419 BUFFALO. NT.. Canadian Districf HALIFAX, N,8...., MONTREAL I' Just back from an 11-month trip, SlU crowmon off th« Orion Star stop in for a few set-ups at the Foc'sle in Wilmington, Calif. On hand (I to r) are Willis Gregory, Shakey Teffner, "Skip" Feeney (the bartender). Bob Gannon and Gene Emery. Gregory sent the picture for the LOG, 1' .ISiSiS^' 5 tV K. - Sees Problems In Alaska Trade about are all tha many benefits ofthesm. ' A few years ago I went to visit the SIU headquarters la Brooklyn for the first time. Well, when I got inside the door a feeling of pride came over me that I have very seldom felt. My thoughts went hack to the old days, comparing the new rig with the headquarters on Stone Street wher<^ I joined and first shipped from. Brothers, if we itemized all of the benefits we have gained over the years it would take many issues of the LOG to pub­ lish them all. 1 mean the kind that are not really classed as such, the little things that are part of our contract and work­ ing conditions of today. Well, I don't want to take up too much space, so I'll just say so long and good sailing froqi an old shipmate, J. R. B. (Name withheld) To the Editor: I've enclosed a newspaper clipping from the "Vancouver Sun." From the story there, Jt appears that statehood for Alas­ ka Is to start off with a fight against.organized labor and the sacrifice of whatever progres­ sive legislation there may be on the books. The antl-iabor - people un, doubtedly will use the argu­ ment that foreign ships will By Alfred Ridinrs Somewhere in the Arabian Desert Where the sun is like a curse; Where each rotten day is follow'd By another slightly worse; Where the flies and dust are thicker Than the endless desert sand, A seaman sits and ponders Of a better, cooler land. v.- • • September Zt, 19St 13814 HoUls St Phone 34911 .634 St Jam^^St^ WeM FORT WILLIAM.........408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3331 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 173 King St, E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617U Cormorant St EMplre 4531 VANCOUVER, BC ...298 Main St. PacUio SMS SYDNEY. NS ,304 Iggrtottej^ BAGOTVILLX, Quebee m'sSdn St, THOROLD, Ontario aUEBEC..., • Quebee SAINT JOW 82 lR.^ajSfis^ 44 SauIt-an-Maf Phone: 3-1 177 PrInea WflUam _ OX 3-8431 Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the mrifen Names tdil be withheld upon request. help develop the young state, so trade between Aiaaka and the other states should not he lim­ ited solely to US-flag ships. . This particular article heralds the entry of Canadian ships into the trade, which in itself would be a way of undermining living conditions aboard US ships. There is also no guarantee that only Canadian ships would he used. , The opening of the trade to^ Canadian ships can just as easi­ ly he extended to allow Liherian And Panamanian ships ini I offer this information with­ out further comment so that you may he able to do as much as you possibly can to defeat any such legislation. ' Jameg. Yates (Ed. note: Since foreignflag ships are barred from US coastwise trade and Alaska is coming into the union as the 49th state, an exemption has been^ voted for Canadian ships to continue serving certain Alaskan ports that no other ships service. This exemption has been voted several times in the past without controversy. No other foreign ships have been given this exemption. The Canadian ships are manned by the SIU Canadian District, df the trade is not exclusively domestic, say, between Alaska and a foreign port, there is no way to keep foreign ships out,, just as they could not be kept out of, San Francisco or New York.) i t t Says Benefits Could Fill Book To the Editor: I thought I'd write a letter to the LOG for iny old shipmates, and other SIU brothers, as I have a lot of time now that I'm. laid up with, had eyesight and a heart aliment. The things I want to writ# t 4> t Backs Brother's Pension ideas To the Editor: I wish to acknowledge Brother Paul Arthofer's suggestions for a , pension benefit as published in the August 15th issue of the LOG, Along with several of the brothers here aboard the Chickasaw, I think his sugges­ tions are very- good,. I personal-, ly would like to thank him for the time and effort, he spent writing these suggestions to the LOG. I sent in a suggestion on a pension -plan from Pusan (LOG, August 29. 1958), hut his is by far a better one. I also read Brother Maurice "Duke" Duet's letter under the heading "He's Thankful For All He Has," I'm sure all of us feel the same way, hut I'm also sura the majority of us hope to see : the time when we will have a pension plan that will provide for retirement based on seatime and union affiliation, regardless of age or disability. . I also''wish to give our nego­ tiators a vote of thanks for oh-~ taining the wage increase, along with a vote of confidence In their ability to settle the other items on the agenda, I'm sure all matters will he settled te our satisfaction as has always been the result before. Thomas A. Brosni (Ed. note: Brother Arthofer proposed a pension plan pro­ viding $100 num/thly benefit for men with 16 years' good standing in the SIU and 12 years seatime, and $150 month­ ly based on 20 pears' good standing and 16 gears' seatime, Brother Brown's earlier letter urged that benefits be paid on the basis of 20 or more geor* of seatime on SIU ships. The present SIU disabilitypension program is based on 12 years' SIU seatime, in accord with the eligibility rules listed in the box on page 5 of thie issue.) , BUT,BtlRLV-T AT ABOUT HWAT j VP?- Vot/KB van' J M'rbvR �September 26, 1956 SEAFARERS Ciiba Yields, Galls Crews Off Struck CNS Ships (Continued from page 3) gry shipyard workers,' who had been In contract negotiations with the company, then voted a fullfledged strike against the yard. Before that, they had refused to do any work on ~ the Ciudad de Habana. At last word, about 700 shipyard workers were still man­ ning the picket lines at the yard. Meanwhile, action had been tak­ en in other ports. On Wednesday, a protest demonstration was staged in front of the* Cuban flag Bahia de Nipe in New York, with a second Cuban-flag ship, the Bahia de Nuevitas, a demonstra­ tion target on Friday. Two Cuban-flag vessels were also hit In New Orleans on Friday. Longshoremen and teamsters in both ports refused to handle any cargo after the protests began. In addition, a demonstration of 100 seamen was staged in front of the Cutban consulate In New Yor>: and the United Nations building in which former crewmembers of Canadian National ships took part. Demonstrators carried signs denouncing Cuba's President Batista as a "flnk" and ah ^'International strikebreaker." Up in Halifax, picketllnes of the Canadian SIU District main­ tained their vigil before the seven remaining ships. The cumulative effect of the demonstrations was to persuade Cuban government authorities that there was no profit in attempting to operate the scab ships. The announcement by the Cuban con­ sul general brought an end to the demonstrations and was followed by the withdrawal of the Cuban seamen from the eight vessels. While the strikebreaking move collapsed, the disposition of the eight struck ships is still open. The SIU Canadian. District is de­ termined to maintain its strike, now in its 15th month, until Can­ adian seamen win back their rights to the Jobs. The eight ships owned by Cana­ dian National were struck in July, 1957, in a straightforward dispute 6ver wages. They were sold to the Cuban government for $2,800,000 in August, a figure which was ac­ tually less than a bid of $3 million made by another Canadian opera­ tor. The Cuban government Intended to operate the vessels on a Great Lakes to Cuba run through Troy Browning, a Great Lakes operator whose other ships are under con­ tract to the SIU Great Lakes Dis­ trict. Browning is now being sued by the SIU of NA on a charge of breach of contract because his agreement calls for hiring of SIU crews on all ships he operates. Support of the Canadian strike has been forthcoming from the free labor movement aU over the world. EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I 'si ' =. * '.-L" 1 • ' i,' ; • I „ C- TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS AV- • if;'!' "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" iVBtY SUNDAY, 1620 OMT (11:30 fST Sunday) WFK-39, 19850 KCs Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlan* tic and East Coast of United States. WFL-eS, 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-98, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. Wi Meanwhile/MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue , • • "i,• Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCs Europe and North ^America '."'-J- WCO-10908J KCs .•.! i.'.. - t -> ^ East Coast South Amfdca WCO-22407 KCb" • West Coast South Ameffca Every Monday. 0115 GMT (10:15 PM EST , •TVMM 25^l500t KCi^:"^' i:i-Austrialia' WMM 81-11937.5 > . '..i -* '•[< vr.;,A Northwest Pacific fMR^MillADESiEM^ P«fe ClfteM LOG Da Costa Family Portrait The following list of Seafarers who served aboard the SS Massmar have money due them. The wages can be picked up at Calmar Steamship Corporation, 25 Broad­ way, NY: Jack 'Gervaia, Joim Ferreira. hobert CampbeU. Francia McCall. George King. Joao Fernandez. Erlund Larsen, Mel­ bourne Clark, Arthur Endemann. Barney Speegle, Jose Fernandez, Homer Doweli. Philip Korol, Albert DeForest, Francisco SortUlo, Amado Telan, Robert MltcheU, William Underwood. Lawrence Bond. Samuel Glnsburg. William Kleimola. Richard Comatock. James Waller. James Weir, Francisco Cuellar. Robert Metcalf. Saul Bums, and Anlello Verdemare. The. following list of Seafarers who served aboard the SS Feltore also have money due them: Pictured with the latest oddition to their family are Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio DaCosta. Antonio's wife Rose, holds their baby daughter Mario Meloge while oldest ton, Antonio jr., looks on. Others in family were not present. FIRAL DISPATGH Patrick J. McCann, 59: Brother John G. Flynn, 48: Brother Flynn died In the New Orleans McCann died In the Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, PHS on March 13, 1958. Cause of PubUe Health death was pancreatitis. Brother hospital, on Jime Flynn Joined the SIU in 1951 and 23, 1958. Joining sailed In the engine department. the SIU In 1941, He was burled In St. Patrick Cem­ Brother McCann etery, New Orleans, La. There sailed In the are no known survivors. steward depart­ ment. He is sur­ vived by a cous­ in, Mrs. Marga­ ret Flanagan, of N.Y. Burial took place in. St. Raymonds Cemetery, Bronx, NY. ; SAN FRANCISCO—Don Rotan, editor of the "Stewards News," the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union newspaper, has resigned his post and returned to sea. One of the early organizers of the MCS, Rotan (Continued from page 7) was active In the long and success­ Ing SIU men to go to NMU's hall ful fight to free West Coast stew­ for referral to Jobs. ards and cooks from the yoke of NMU and ACS contended that was pur­ the Communist-dominated Nation­ since the Coal al Union of Marine Co,Qks and chased from Arc Steamship, an ipiU-contracted company, ACS Stewards. He edited the "Stewards was bound, as a "successor," not News" for the past six years. only to recognize the NMU but to Has Successor honor the contract, and, thereupon, Rotan is being succeeded in his it became part of a multi-employer post by Fred Steiner, editor of the unit for which NMU was the col­ "West Coast Sailor," official publi­ lective bargaining agent. The trial cation of the Sailors Union of the examiner went along with these Pacific. Recently the SUP, along contentions. Rebuttal Pr^ared with the Marine Cooks and the Marine Firemen's Union, voted to While SIU attorneys are prepar­ take steps to set up a single news­ ing exceptions to this report, predi­ paper for all memben of the SIU cated on numerous factual and Pacific Distitet. It would replace legal inaccuracies. It Is interesting three existing publications, the to note that as energetically as third being the "Marine Firemen;" NMU argued for its position In this case, it had Just as energetically taken a precisely opposite position in the case of Sobth Atlantic, the ex-SS RTon^ ' Robin; IJnes and others. Headguarte^rs again wishes to There, when NMU companies remind all Seafarers that pay­ took over SlU-conteacted ships, ments ' of funds, for whatever NMU experienced no difficulty in Union purpose, be made only vigorously assei^g that those to authorized A&6 represedta- companies 'were hot successors, and tiyes and that an offtdal Union that they were not bound to recog­ recehpt be gotten at that time. nize either the SIU or its contract. K no receipt Is offered, bv sure Meanwhile," the Coal Miner has to protect yourself by immedi­ beehlaid up in a Staten Island ately bilging the matter to the 'f<W' two months and attenti<m of the secretary-treas- sh|pya;fd the iraly'other 'ACS; Ship, a tankprr urer's ojflpe.: ^ J te iOReratibigvih the ;oU trade MC5 Editor Bark At Sea ACS Ruling Theodore Robblns. James Hayes, Rob­ ert ScherSins. Werter Roberts. Melvin Jones. James Bergbower, George Arnold, Frank Clebak. Andrew Novak. Carl Welbe, Lloyd Pentecost, Ralph Gowan. Antonio Palmes. James McGregor. Allen Beverstock, Edwin Ainsworth, Francis Clawson, John Hall. Jr., Browning Wilamotkl, Robert Meadowcroft, James Black. Walter Harris. Walter Adlam. Manuel Mayor. Francis Sturgls. Stanley Woiten. Philip Casilan. John Simpson. Rlcardo Rodrlques, Juan Vazques, RusseU Grantham. Stanley Sneed and Leon­ ard Weeks. it i) Robert H. Kline Please contact Monica Condo at 535 Amol Dr., SW, Atlanta 15, Ga. t 4" 'n- m '.i ' .''i- I -':J I 1 I I • I m I -'tKp'JI -H- i.T*I ••".sjlI Gene Berger W;rlte to M. A. Picking, 2933 Madera Ave., Oakland 19, Calif. 4" 4« Vasco M. Barros Samuel S. V. Carubba Larkln C. Smith Hubert O. HalfhiU You have income tax refunds waiting for you at Rcorn 201, 4S(> Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. t t Hubert O. Halfhlll It is Important that you contact John Little, Jr., at 1214 Hudson Blvd., Bayonne, NJ. t i Any Seafarer who was an eye­ witness to Ihe incident in Brightwell Tavern, Dec. 23, 1957, is asked to get in touch with Walter Brightwell, 4212 Canal, Houston; Texas. The phone number is CApltal 8-9360. 4. 4 --I n Jack Halpin The above named or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Bill Versloot at 12 Helen PJace, Clifton, NJ, or phone PRescott 3-3204. i t t Ed Seeley Pete Mazzitelli left your gear, left on the Losmar, in the baggaga room In headquarters halL Please arrange to have It picked up. Be Sure To Get Diies Recetivis iHmfifm . -.[J.VaV- �SEAFARBBS September 26 1958 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC A N D GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • '• h- :. • ¥ tf f . •• • t; :,.•' •li" • \ SlU Ties Up Yarmouth In Pact Demand : WASHINGTON — The SIU is preparing to file legal actions against operators of the Panamanian-flag cruise Liner Yarmouth, which hastily slinped away from her birth here Saturday after locking out"^ most of the crew and making by the National Labor Relations off with the ship's payroll and Board. the men's personal effects. Operating for many years under The vessel arrived in Miami the weli-known house flag of the Wednesday only to be met by SIU Eastern Steamship Corp., the Yar­ . Crewmembers of SS Yarmouth picket ship ot Washington, DC, pier. When crew agreed to go pickets. The Union had warned it mouth is now in service for Mcback aboard in time tor sailing, company barred them and the ship skipped port. would picket wherever she showed Cormick Shipping Corp. of Miami. ^^ — ; i^ up. The company has refused to She arrived here from Boston last negotiate with the SIU, although it Thursday, Sept. 18, to pick up has been designated by the Yar­ passengers for a cruise" to Ber­ mouth crewmen as their bargain­ muda. ing representative. At the time, crewmembers got NEW YORK—Shipping busted out all over in this port thanks to the crewing up of A number of other legal actions off for a dockside meeting and set a number of vessels that had been in idle status or on long runs and had a heavy turn­ are also forthcoming under mari­ up picketlines protesting the com­ time law, including suits to re­ pany's refusal to negotiate. US over. A total of 391 jobs were shipped, and the port would probably have to look back to cover the crewmernbers* wages and Immigration authorities gave the Korean War days to find sim--f personal belongings. men permission to go ashore, since ilar periods of shipping pros­ now on about trying to sell or the Steel Recorder. Steel Chemist, Organized In Summer transfer struck ships in the light and" Steel Designer (Isthmianlj many of them are Cubans, Domini­ perity. The SIU conducted a successful cans and West' Indians, and SIU The port handled a total of 44 of the world-wide support the Robin Trent and Robin Gray organizing drive among the crew- officials then met with company ships. Assistant Secretary-Treas­ Canadian Seafarers got on this (Robin); the Frances (Bull); Ames ' members for several months while representatives to present contract urer Bill Hall reports, 18 of them beef. Victory, Jefferson City Victory and the ship was on its usual summer demands. payoffs, ten signing oh and 16 ves­ Payoffs here included the Su- Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ run between Boston and Nova These included provisions for sels in transit. The big shipping zanne^ Elizabeth, Beatrice, Carolyn riers); the Alcoa Runner, (Alcoa); Scotia. Both the Yarmouth and union recognition, establishment of bulge was aided by crew calls from and Prances (Bull); Jefferson City Santa Venetia (Elam); and Orion her sister ship, the EvahgCline, isre necessary grievance procedures, the Ames Victory, Jefferson City Victory and Mankato Victory (Vic- Comet (Colonial), former American-flag ships that job security protection and wage Victory, Valley Forge and the tqry Carriers); §teel Voyager and Among the in-transits were th« had been manned by Seafafiers for increases. The company officials Orion Comet. The supertanker Steel Recorder (Isthmian); Robin Pennmair and Marymar (Calmar); many years. said these matters would have to Cities Service Norfolk, back from Trent and Robin Gray (Robin>; the Seatrain Savannah (twice); Their operation parallels • the be taken up with the higher-ups 13 months oh the Persian Gulf Valley Forge (Peninsular Naviga­ New York and Texas; Winter Hill case of another cruise ship, the and later got in touch with SIU shuttle, also had . a big turnover tion); Topa Topa (Waterman*; and Cantigny (Cities Service); SS Florida, also manned by the representatives for further talks, with 26 men getting berths aboard Alcoa Runner and Alcoa Pennant Steel Fabricator, Steel Vendor and SIU until a few years ago when she which ended with a refusal to dis­ her. (Alcoa); Santa Venetia (Elan\); Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Val was transferred to runaway reg­ cuss the wage issue at all." The coming two week period Capt. Nicholas Sitinas (Tramp Chem (Heron); Gateway City (Pan istry. This ship has also maintained Sailing Cancelled should also be good with a couple Ship) and the Cities Service Balti­ Atlantic); Yaka, Andrew Jackson her regular run in domestic service By Saturday morning, after the of more ships schedulied for reac­ more. (Waterman), and the Coeur D'Abetween Miami and the West In­ ship had been in port two days, tivation and crewing up. The ships signing on Included lene Victory (Victory Carriers). ^ ' dies. She was brought back under the company cancelled the sched­ . The announcement of the Cuban the SIU banner last June when uled 4 PM sailing that afternoon. government that they were pulling crewmembers, predominantly Cu­ The Union then notified the .com­ their men off the struck Canadian bans, voted 87-21 for SIU repre­ pany that despite its failure to National ships was received warm­ sentation in an election conducted come to terms on a contract, the ly here. Hal Banks. SIU of NA crew would be back aboard well vice-president from Canada was With the world charter market in a depressed state and in advance of the scheduled sailing present at the headquarters mem­ the used ship market following close tsehind, a new ship ready for duty. This was also an­ bership meeting and thanked Sea­ farers for their support of the seller has entered the maritime business, its products bearing nounced publicly to the press. However, when crewmembers ar­ Canadian beef. He promised to a "made in Russia" label. Since New York ship sales $364,000, down $85,000 from the rived back at the dock before 3 PM continue the strike until Canadian and attempted to board the vessel, District Seafarers got their jobs are at a virtual standkill, the previous sale of another Liberty, current price pattern for Libertys the Argentine Transport in Au­ they found the pier gate locked back. and the master and another com­ There is no question but that was set in London where the Brit­ gust.. At the time of the Sues, CLEVELAND-^The Marine En­ pany official refused to allow them operators will think twice from ish Liberty-Zunjgon was sold for crisis late in 1956, Libertys were gineers Beneficial Association has aboard. Shortly after, the vessel going for upwards of $900,000. won bargaining rights for the en­ sailed for points 'unknown, taking Market Depressed gineers employed in the SlU-con- the crew's personal gear and the S|U Health Center's 'Ladies Day' In spite of the wona' ship slump tracted Tomlinson fleet. The ship's payroll with her. local agents of European-flag op­ MEBA gained recognition after a erators have received notice of one-day strike, in which it tied SIU Secretary-Treasureer Paul Russia's entry into the world ship-j. declared this week that the up one ship and threatened to hit Hall ing market in a brochure issued tactic of "sneaking the the rest as they came into port. operator's ship put behind locked gates and by Sudoimport, the Soviet import-' Contract negotiations are now in export corporation, describing the carrying off the crew's gear has progress here. models offered by Soviet ship-' emphasized his total disregard for All-Out SIU Support yards.. his employees' rights aiid wellThe MEBA struck the SS Ball being. Operators who have studied the Brothers Sunday September 14 "All he has done is toughen the data, said that the 16,000-deadwhen it docked at Superior, Wis. crew's and the Union's deteminaweight-ton cargo ship is in a class Late the next day, the conipany tion to win their Just demands. with modern Western ships of a recognized its right to represent The union will ^tensify its cam­ similar type. In one respect, the' the engineers. The MEBA picket paign against this company and vessel's hull strength was con­ line won complete support from others like it." sidered ahead of Western types the SIU and other waterfront since the Russians have used a crafts involved. low alloy steel to provide strength Tomlinson operates seven bulk Shorthanded? against ice conditions in Soviet carriers and two self-unloaders. Early for appointment at SIU ports. Western yards use a lower If a crewmember quits while Besides the Ball Brothers, the grade steel for the hull plates of health center In NY, Mrs. J. a ship is in port, delegates ships are the Cuyler AdamSi James merchant vessels. Pineiro (left) checks tinie with .£. Davison, Charles Dunlap, Mer- are asked to contact the hall Officials at Amtorg, the Soviet Immediately for a replace­ SIU Patrolman Paul Drozalc • ton E. Fair, Rufus R. Ramsey and import-export agency In the US, ment. Fast action on their part beforo leaving the hall. the Sumatra. The fleet was re­ claim that they haven't heard of Above, Mrs. Mary De Jessa, cently signed by the SIU Great will keep all jobs aboard .ship the new line. However, they offer­ filled at all times and elimi­ Lakes District foilowing a Labor mother of Seafarer Joseph ed to Investigate sales possibilities nate the chance of the ship Board election victory and success­ sailing shorthanded. De Jessa, arrives at center if a serious purchase inquiry were ful strike. made. for medical checkup. NY Shipping Really Busts Loose MEBA Wins Lakes Pact y.c^- � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 26, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CUBA PULLS MEN OFF STRUCK SHIPS 71 SEAFARERS RUNNING FOR 38 UNION OFFICES MEMBERSHIP OKAYS 3 MEN ON APPEAL MCS NEW YORK OFFICE MOVES INTO SIU’S HALL CHINA COAST NOW 100% BONUS AREA FOUR TANKER-TRAILERSHIPS SHIFT TO SIU OPERATOR ONASIS MAY GET US AID FOR SUPERS A&G CREDENTIALS REPORT SANDCAPTAIN CREW SAVES FIVE IN NJ TRAIN WRECK CHARGES UPHELD, UNION RESUMES BAY LINE DRIVE ACS FINDING: ‘PACT FOLLOWS SHIP’ RUNAWAY ENTERS DOMESTIC TRADE WEALTHY EASTERNERS BACK CALIF. ANTI-LABOR DRIVE CUBA YIELDS, CALLS CREWS OFF STRUCK CNS SHIPS SIU TIES UP YARMOUTH IN PACT DEMAND NY SHIPPING REALLY BUSTS LOOSE RUSSIAN SELLING NEW SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/26/1958 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. XX, No. 20 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f6af3823dc572515a74e5444959fb6fa.PDF d134d66f6c86293c129ae82be2e12e14 PDF Text Text SEAFAREBS^LOO OctolMr 10, 1950 •OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN lOK • ATLANTIC AND GULF'DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • •' .-•'-••A '•m / -• ; •'51 Story On Page 3 J:-, Meany To Rule On MMP Pact Story On Page 2 U • CfffI Forel^ crewmembers off Panamanian liner Yarmouth MOCK. 9 m %M |[/rf1rVf prepare to leave Baltimore SIU hall for repatria­ tion at company expense. The runaway skipped from Washington and abandoned pro-SIU cr^w ^er cancelling cruise schedule. Men were later flown back to homes in West Indi^. Yarmouth Is now idle at shipyard in Jacksonville. Arrangements for feeding and housing crew were handled in Baltimore. (Story on Page 3.) Seafarer C h a r1i e Karlsen, mmOmmO^OOUnO* oiler, holds on to fishing rod as bus driver stows his gear for trip to New York airport with other crewmen. New SIU crew was flown to Haifa as replacements for tanker Wang Dispatcher. IN THIS ISSUE A & G ELECTION SUPPLEMENT • Makhij^ roundf^ of New York piers struck by Masterjc Mates and ^^^OWWOCWimmtPiio^Sf coffee wagon hrom AFL-CIO Maritime Tradei Depart- I'ment stops outside shipyard Where Isbrandtsen's Flying Clipper was plcke" I Stan Wysokowski helps MM&P pickets store up. Coffee wagon was operate arb - the clock by MTD during the six-day beef. Strike ended Monday pending arbitral .:v-<Story on Page 2.) iPhotoi And Records Of Candidates Cons^ution Rules On Voting Sample Ballot I CENTERFOLD I I I I .•^1 •5-Yi �Pace Tw* SEAFAREHS October 10, 195S LOO Sign War Bonoft Mates Return ili'.". -'* • VirtaaUy an SiU shipa aaillat !H Fs«99saB waters are Essir covered by the recently-nego­ tiated 100 percent boniu agree­ ment. The area Involved ex­ tends from a point^ughly 12 miles east of the island starting at Its soothem tip and extending northward towards Manchuria. Seafarers in tiiese waters will received a 100 percent bonus on their base pay, a $150 vessel attack bonna or a $100 harbor attack bonus In the event the vessel should cmne under ^tack and indlvidnal $10,000 life !lfsnrance coferage. The agreement, idiich went Into effect last month, is similar to the one reached' by SIU Paelfie District Unions with Btest Coast operators., Shipping in Atlantic and Gulf ports returned to normal this week as AFL-CIO President George Meaoy accepted the role of arbitrator in a labor-management beef. The Federation president's action ended six days of picketing by the Masters, Mates and Pilots based on a "no con­ tract, no work" policy which was amplified by the opera­ tors Into a full-scale lockout As the MM&P called off its picketlines on Tuesday, Seafarers from the crews of the i^ances, Beanice and Bobln Kirk began returning to their Jobs' In New York and similar scenes were re­ peated in other A&6 ports. Bull, Isthmian and Robin Line were the oidy SIU companies involved In the group of some 20 operators In the American Merchant Marine Institute against whom the shrike was called. The mates' pact ex­ pired September 30. As the walkout came to an-end A continued decline in shipbo^ the National Maritime Union's na­ tional cotmcii issued a statement accidents was noted in the Janu­ condemning thp strike as needless ary-June accident repffrt of the and a "fiasco." Similar action had SlU-contracted Isthmian Lines. been taken by the 104U in the The fleet wide average rating course - of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association strike in of 88.13 far surpasses the record MM&P "no conlraet-no work" policy shut down operations ot June. The MEBA, like, the Mates of previous years. Union, was striking against the Robin Line pier in Brooklyn, where Robin KirLlbdckground) was The Steel Chemist and Steel AMMI for a new contract berthed. OiTthe line at pier'3 was 76-year-old MM&P veteran, Traveler topped the list of 24 ships. Meany has set October 21 for Copt. W. S. Evans. Both went without a single acci­ the start of hearings on the con­ dent during the six-month period. failure to reckon with the MM&P's Waterman and Mississippi to the tract beef, at which time the mates determination to strike for its de­ Close at their heels were the Steel and shipowners will set forth their so-caUed "Mobile pact." •Voyager and Steel Navigator. Yhey The AMMI Immediately attacked mands once the contract had ex­ recorded position on the issues. Meany's several minor accidents, direct involvement in a maritime the Mobile pact and refused to pired. Then when the walkout be­ none of them in the lost-time cate­ contract dispute in thii fashion is negotiate on that pattern, in large gan, the operators excused their gory. The Steel Artisan, last year's regarded as a major development part because of the loss of Indus­ refusal to reach agreement because leader with a 9&.7e rating, was try leadership that would be in­ "other'' -.maritime unions, would one of nine ships that encountered In the industry. The tie-up began on October 1 volved In letting shipping com­ then reopen their contracts and one disabling accident. There were after weeks of negotiations had panies establish a'pattern outside ask for parity with what the Mates only two ships with morO than failed to bring about an agreement. the framework of the AMMI. It achlbved. Apparently they were three disabling accidents. The AMMI had been stalling a new was then that AMMI President alluding to a warning by Joseph The totM accident count of 132 contract for some time when the Ralph Casey first denoun^ the Curranr the president of the NMU. over a six-month period compared Mates Union, seeking to make some Mobile package as the "tail wag­ Most observers agree that thl^_ favorably with last year's figure of same reluctance to face up to the 303 and the 1056 total of 306. Both headway, signed some 31 steam­ ging the dog." Another element in bringing facts that the officers wanted disabling and non-disabling acci­ ship companies including such major *Gulf operators as Alcoa, about a tie-up was the operators' dents were greatly reduced. (Continued on page 11) Steel Shtps Injury Rate Dawn Again Eng'rs Ask i Contract On OS Ships ' NEW YORK~The SlU-affillated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers has asked for recognition as ex­ clusive bargaining agent for the engineers on the 11-ship Cities Service Oil Company fleet. Sup­ ported by_ 'applications for BME books from .a sizable majority of the ships' etigineers, the union has also requested an early me'^ng with the company to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement covering these engineers. Unim reiH-esenfatives ' reported that their three-month campaign took on steam as CS engineers began, comparing the BME's bene­ fits, policies and contract with those under their" present Deepwater Officei? Association agree­ ment. . DOA, they noted, is under the management of John Collins, welT known operatot of a string of other company unions. Under the DOA agreement, CS engineejs are not entitled to over­ time pay .for work in excess of eight hours, have no job security and receive little, if any, union representation and service. . In contrast, the BME contract provides for all of these benefits and for stHc{ policing of the un­ ion's agreement which in turn means more money and better working conditions for the ISnglneers. In addition to providing for un­ ion representation in four ports to service BME-rantract vessels, the union announced that It will also appoint a permanent rep- . resentative in Lake Charles to sendee Cities Service after It figns a contract with the company. DOA, ak with the other CoUins'run company unions, provides no on-the-job lepresentatioh for its members. M'time Growth i":. w^- mm The oft-repeated SIU criticism of near-monopoly prac­ Orient Line came in the form of a iettqr from John the oSicec&-Jind administratprs of the favored companies tices on the part of a small clique of subsidized ship­ Franklin, president. United States Lines Co." ' wiir have to get out and hustle for the first time In their owners was pointed up "Sharply in Washington last week. The 1936 Merchant Marine Act was" based on the prin­ lives. , ' Faced- with the possibility that a new major subsidy ciple that subsidies should be used to develop AmericanIn their deathly fear of competition, these companies operation might be established-vone with a record of flag trade; consequently they should be given to operators have actually pat themselves In a position of objecting considerable initiative and success—the subsidy clique who have an -experienced, efficient stqamshlp organization to the States Marine subsidy because, as one representa­ is fighting tooth, nail and elbow to box out the new which could compete, effoctlvely.with foreign flags. Yet tive put It, States Marine would have to grow from 14 applicant. ' States Marihd is under attack for Uie very reason that toAl ships. That statement drew a rather tart question , . > The company in question is States Marine-Isthmian. it Js efficient! from Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse who wanted "The SIU wd the Maritime Trades Department, AFL- to know If the companies were asking the* Maritime Both-lines have subsidy applications pending, and the CIO, has mi^tained foe years that the present subsidy Board to disconrage an operator from investing his current. hearing relates to the States arrangements work to the detriment of the American money to increase American-flag, operation. Marine operation. However, similar SEAFARERS merchant marine. By limiting subsidy benefits to a treatment is being dished out by the But that Isn't all. 'The attorney for US Lines-MooreLOO handful of companies, (and for practical purposes, four mack objected to States Mai^e effwts to bring Amer­ subsidy clique to Isthmian as well as SPECIAL or five of that handful, topped by US Lines, get virtually . ican participation in North Attanths trade rontes closer to to Waterman, Isbrandtsen and any other all of the funds) the Goverffihent's present subsidy policy the 60 percent goal of the Merchant Marine Act. the REPORT potential newcomer to the ranks of gives these. companies an unfair competitive advantage attorney told the Board that the 50 percpnt goal was far eubsidized operators. 'v/hile many arguments against the current subsidy ap­ over the rest of maritime ^Blch has to go It alone. At the too rigid, even though on some of these trade routes plicants are being offered on various legal points and same, time, those compani^ which have-Uie big edge all . US-flag participation is as low as 16 percent! practices, the major reason for the subsidy clique's op- too often lapse into complacent, inefficient practices. In other words, the subsidy monopolists object to the ' Foul Up Industry Relations . position, particularly In this ease, is-mot hard tq find. expansion of an American-flag merchant marine, with all The SIU has pointed out that many of this same group . of the benefits such expansion would produce In the States Marine-Isthmian is more than just another new boy on the block. It is an efficient, aggressive and In­ of subrtdized companies are directly responsible for the form of increased shipboard and shoreside employment, ventive shipping combine with strong finances, to boot. deterioration of labor-management relationships in mari­ stimulation of business and increased tax revenue fof the "r The subsidy^fat cats fear that such a combine would up- time through the gyrations of the Amierican Merchant "US Government. , -fet the cozy subsidy arrangements which the fat .cats Marine Institute, including Its preposterous and Ul-adFavor Foreign-Flag Fleets have worked out to their own advantage. They fear too, yised attempt to set up a company union of licensed Rather than see new companies come Into the industry officers. the spectre of ^an efficient, aggressive and live-wire ship­ and enlarge their operations,, the objectors prefer the. Subsidies, in the SIU view, ^ould be distributed ping operation which would set a competitive pace too existence of foreign-flag operations in this trade.. For, across-the-board to the entire merchant mariile so'that fast-for the old-line companies to match. no one American operator enjoys a Govemment-spon- in effect, if such companies as States Ma/ine Set a sub­ Offered I'd Withdraw New Service sored competitive edge over another. In that way, com­ sidy, it means they have to divest themselves of foreignflag services .and put addltiooal ships under the US flas. - It is no wonder then, for example, that last week Isthr petitive efficiency would alsoji>e encouraged. . The major-subsidized companies then, do not want to mian toM the Federal Maritime Board that it would withThe clique which monopolizes i^bsidies-wants none of , draw from a proposed hew joint Far East service with this equal competition. It fears that If States Marine, see any gr-owth lb the American-^ag merchant marine . hlatson Line—a service which would have developed new Isthmian, Watorman, Isbrandtsen, T. J. MeUarthy and unless that growth'takes place, exclusively Within their ehipping opportunities—if arrangements for such a serv­ other applicants are added to the list, that it is'going own orbit. 'They are the enemies of an expanding Amer-. ice stood in the way of.it or States Marine getting a sub­ to have to share some of the Government largess it re­ lean merchant marine. That lis the reason why the^SIU sidy. As a Washington news service put it "The only serves to itself. Without a doubt, the clique fa fearful has opposed, and will contifiue to oppose, the mainte­ oppojhtidQ ^ tyiid Propd joint acc^uisition of Matson of competition. facfiause competifion means that ;.Bome of nance of their monopoly on US i^vemment subsidies. �•v lu October U, l»5t SEAFARERS * LOG ilR Plan: Kill Ships Pax* TbrM OPENS MIAMI OFFICE • •- "WaU railroads would like to put over a system whereby cargo shippers whb agreed to give the railroads all their business for periods upwards of a year would get a discount on freight rates. Such a jystem, If permitted to exist, would amount to the destruc­ tion of competing forms of transportation. It confirms the SIU> charge that the railroad's maneuvers on freight rates have as their objective the elimination of competition from coastwise and interMIAMI—ITie opening of an SIU port office in this city has signaled a stepcoastal shipping companies. To put such a program through, the railroads undoubtedly would up in the pace of SIU organ^g activities aimed at runaway-flag cruise ships have to get a special act of Congress since under present regulations, sailing out-of this port It coincided with several new developments involving the such monopolistic practices would not be permitted. However, the "Journal" story Indicated that one such arrangement Is now bein^ cruise ships Florida andti discussed to provide a test case. Yarmouth, both of which Rate-cutting devices, of this'type are permitted in Canada and Eng­ have been t^ets of suc­ land, where the laws against monopolistic and collusive practices are much less stringent than in the United States, cessful SIU organizin g Offering discounts of this nature to shippers who agree to ship all campaigns. their freight by rail would, in effect, compel all shippers td follow The follciwing, in brief, suit. Those who wpuld refuse to ship all their cargo by rail Viould have to pay higher rates and would thus be at a distinct competitive are the latest devdopments in disadvantage. » this area: .. ' Negotiations for a firsttime contract for the crew ot the^ Florida are approaching the show­ down stage, with the ship .sched­ uled to resume service, • All 'cruise operations for the Yarmouth have been cancelled un­ til' next Jamfaiy wd the ship placed in a shipyard. The SIU had ' The Sill's 1959-'60 election will get underway November 1 been picketing the vessel. With 73 qualified candidates on the ballot as the result-of still • The British seamen's union another successful appeal from a ruling by the rank-and-file and the International Transportcredentials committee. workers Federation have been HMdquartprt, Safad Saptambar IS, alerted concerning reports that one A imanimous vote by the oA Striking crewmembers of the Yarmouth regisFer in SlU's hail in lass. ^ membership at meetings in all Ha haa raquestad that this mean* of or both of these ships might be Baltimore after being barred from the ship by the company. The to all yorta ba uaed. ports October 1 overrmed the communication Ha la runnlns for New York Joint transferred to British registry. Union made arrangements for feeding and quarters for the men • The 126-member Yarmouth disqualification of Seafarer Alan patrolman. - Tha commlttaa dlaquallEad until thoy wero returned home ot company expense* hint bqcauaa hla third quarter .1958 duea (Honest Al) Whitmer, thus making waa nm paid. However, aa it tuma out. crew, which walked off the ship in him eligible to run for the post of tha duea ware-In faet paid in Houaton Washington,. DC, has been repatri­ with -overtime for weekends and prior to tho conclurion of tha commitat company expense and two work outside of tHe 40-hour spread; owners barred them from coming New York Joint patrolman. tee'a fnnctlona. although tha committee ated days' pay for the time they were paid vacations and welfare benefits. back aboard and snuck the ship Whltmcr's appeal is the foutiH to waa not awara of this and did not act out of port 'Hdth the crew's payroll off the ship in Washington. be presented and upheld by a vote^ Improperly. These things are hound to happen ones The SIU had previously won a-preof the membership. Three others In a while, and when they do, they can Louis "Blackie" Nelra, who has cendent-setting Labor Board elec­ and personal effects aboard. How­ ever, on arriving in Miami, thd ship remedied. Even with tha exceUent were. successful at regular port he accounting system uaed by tha Union, as been named as port agent of the tion on the Liberian-flag ship by a was met by another SIU picket meetings on September 17. Mem­ everybody reallsea. It atm takes aoraa new Miami branch office, re­ vote of 87-21. - , line, leading to the cancellation of for dues records to ba brought up ported that demands have been bership action has thus reduced time to date. Under the circumstances. Head­ presented to the P&O Steamship The vessel, which has been in its cruise schedule. the number of disqualifications to quarters Intends to ask tha membership the shipyard for 12 days, is sched­ The company was compelled to to honor Brother Whitmer's appeal and 11. declare lUm qualified to run for oSlea. Company, owners of ihe Florida The credentials committee origi­ You are requested to brlns this appeal to and a sister ship, the Southern uled to resume service this week­ fly all crewmembers back to Miami tha attention ot tha mambarahlp at tha Cross, calling for a sizable wage end. Thus far, the owners have and then repatriate them, giving nally qualified 69 of the 84 Sea­ regular meeting to ba held on Wadne* increase; a five-day," 40-hour week been stalling on an agreement and them two days' pay. Additional farers- who nominated themselves day. October 1. USS. ^ a showdown is expected^hortly. pay due the crew has not been for the 38 open elective posts. forthcoming in some instances and Meanwhile, the Yarmouth has Three others withdrew from the been moVed to the Merrill-Stevens SIU attorneys are planning legal race shortly after submitting their drydock in Jacksonville, Florida. action, credejjtlals. (Ed. note: The Hast The September 18 strike of the en­ i Until the crew was repatriated issue of the LOQ-4ncorrsctly re­ tire unlicensed crew, consisting of by the conqiany, the SIU had made ported' oniy 68 men qualified by natives of Cuba, the Dominican arrangements to house and feed the committee.) Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas the men in Baltimore. The strike The committee's disqualification and other West Indian islands, re­ on the Yarmouth erupted initially ot Whitmer, in accord with the sulted In the cancellation of its the company was informed SIU constitution, was based on his Considerable gains, in vacation benefits and a six percent West Indies cruise schedule until after that the SIU represented the ma­ failure to show paiunent of his wage increase have been negotiated by the Brotherhood of January. jority of the crew and wanted to third quarter 1958 dues. However, Mmne Engineers with the union's contracted operators. The When the unlicensed crew talk turkey on wage demands and although the dues had actually ———- walked off the ship in Washington other issues. Company representabeen paid in Jidiuton, Whitmer's BME also won stepped-up-*(Continued oh page 10) dues.,-record had not yet been welfare and pension contribu­ of 60 days. An additional 18 days demanding an SIU contract the brought up to date at headquarters tions plus manning scale Im­ annually for a total of 88 days was in New York, wh6re the committee provements in wrapping up a three- negotiated for chief engineers. All of these gains took effect immedi­ was checking each candidate's year contract. ately, as of October 1. The vacation gains give asi^stant qualifications. Other provisions of-tho agree­ statement of the ownership, man­ Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. The membership voted last week engineers an additional 11 days to overlook the technical violation, paid vacation annually for a total ment call for a 20 cents per man agement, and circulation required by 3. The known bondholders, mort­ per day increase in contributions the Act of Congress of August 24, gagees, and other security holders -honor Whitmer's appeal and give to tha BME Welfare Plan,, raising 1912, as amended by the Acts of owning or holding 1 per cent or mora him a place on the ballot. March 3,1933, and July 2, 1946 (Title of total amount of bonds, mortgages, the total to 80 cents a day; and a 39, (Ed. note: The following is the States Code, Section 233) or other securities are: (If there are 50-cent increase in daily contribu­ of United text of the teletype message from SEAFARERS LOG, published none, so state.) None. tions to the BME-Pension Plan, every other week at Brooklyn, NY, 4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include. In headquarters to all starts on Octo­ making that contribution $1.50. for September 17, 1958. ber 1, 1958, regarding Whitmer's cases where the stockholder or seThe new manning scales call for 1. The names and addresses of the cmjty holder appears upon the books appeal). R«i APPMI by Aton (Hon*«t Al> Whltsix engineers on all'ships that now publisher, editor, managing editor of the company as trustees or in any nipr, epok Nc. W-I1< from flndlnft ef and business managers are: Pub­ other fiduciary relation, the name of SAN FRANCISCO — Morris carry five. the CrMlantlal* CemmittM ef th« Part lisher: Seafarers International Union the person or corporation for whom Weisberger, first vice-president of Several other Improvements of North America, Atlantic & Gulf such trustee is acting; also the statethe Seafarers International Un­ were prortded including crediting District, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, nwnts ta the two paragraphs show tha s fuU llnowledge an8 belief as ion of North America, and Sec­ of vacation days when paying pen­ NY; Editor: Herbert Brand, 675 4th affiant the circumstances and conditions Oct. 10, 1958 Vol. XX, lie. 21 retary-Treasurer of the Sailors Un­ sion and welfare contributions, Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Managing to imder which stockholders and secureditor, (none). ion of the Pacific, penalfy cargo pay of ten percent who do not appear upon 2. The owner is: (If owned by k me holers books of the company as trustees, has been lelect- a trip, 4 PM start for night reliefs corporation its name and, address hold stock and securities in a ca­ .^•d as a member in US ports and higher subsistence. must be stated and also immediately pacity other than that of a bona fid* of the flva-man It Is expected that the boost in thereunder the names and addresses owner. VAVt HAU. Sveratarv-iytiuwcr San Francisco welfare and pension contributions of stockholders owning or holding 5. The average number, of copies one per cent or more of total amount of each issue of mis publication sold Rmmix BMAMB. Editor. BnmAao au.Port Authority. will make possible a monthly pen­ of MtiXa;Art Editor. HSnux Asnum. hnriH stock. If not owned by a corpora The appointment, sion of $150 or more for engineers ration, the names and addresses of or distributed, through the mails or SFIVACK. AL BIASKIH. J'oBit BBACXL. otherwise, to paid subscribers during . AWATOUI iJEVKorr. atm Writert. Box subject to con- as well as considerable increases the individual owners must be given. me HOOBT. Outf Area KepreeentcUiva, 12 months proceeding me date If owned by a partnership or other flnnatioa of the in present hospital payments and shown above was: (This information unincorporated firm, its name and State Senate, is ether welfare benefits. EuMtthMi rubllthw bfwMkly gt the huutaiwrton IS required from daily, weekly, semiaddress as well as that of each in­ weekly, SMfaruto IntumaflMal I • • Atft the » and triweekly newspapers unttt AprU SO, The three year contract provides dividual member, must be given.) JeiiHcAi a eolf DMrlat, APL^iO, ias FaurM mipborgor only.) This information not. requ&ed, , AVSfiUf. Bfeskl'yn HV. Tel. HYseinm nu-iim. 1860. for a ihonetary reopener on Octo* Seafarers International Union, At­ - MM*., SacoiHl clan pestana paM (Signed) Herbert Brand, Editor. Weisherget's appointment to tha her 1,1860. Companies which have lantic & Gulf District, 675 4th Ave., ^ , jt thJPMt pmea.ln Bmklvii, HV. undar Sworn to and subscribed before ma Brooklyn 32, NY; Paul Hall, Secre­ -HI* itct or AiUS-S4, Itll. one seat reserved for labor is re­ signed the agreement include Isth­ tary-Treasurer, 675 4th Ave., Brook­ this 17m day of September, 1958, gained as recognition of the SlU's mian, Isbrandtsen. and Victory lyn 32. NY; Robert Matthews. Assist­ Al Bernstein, Notary Public, (My /-irole; in the labor movement. V • Carrters.• r . •— •- ant Secretary-Treasurer, 675 4tb commission expires March 30, 1960). Drive On Runaways 73 Now In Race For SIU Offices Sixty Day Paid Vacation, 6% Hike Top BME Gains statement Of Ownership Weisberger On SF Port Body SEAFARERS LOG v'S . yH a • •• /.i?- 'a. I ^1 ..ii •ll -II �/-• V-.- '/• rs»*r«ii# SEAtAUtRS 10^ If. MM SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING HOARD September 17 Through September 30, 1958 SIU-A&G shipping showed a substantial increase this peri­ od, rising to the highest point since July. The total number of jobs shipped was 1,115, the deck department showing the only gain. The registration total for the period, 1,153, was virtually unchanged and actually represented a . decline in class A registrants. The total number of men registered on ^the beach also fell off. The 14 ports in the A&G District handled 22a ships all told, cov­ ering 70 payoffs, 53 sign-ons'and^97 in-transit vessels. New York was busiest wi^ 57 ships in. during the period. (See "Ship Activity" sum­ mary at right.) Seven ports contributed to the overall rise in shipping, six listed declines and one—^Norfolk—stayed the same. The gains showed up in Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lake Charles,' Houston, Wilmington and Seattle, with Baltimore particularly active again. While New York fell off, it still enjoyed good shipping. The other ports that slowed up were Savannah, Tampa, Mobile, New Orleans aiid San Francisco. Class A men again increased their share of the total Jobs shipped, garnering 69 percent, and class B accounted for an even 25 percent. •>"' The only decline was in the class C portion, which fell to six percent. The District-wide rise in shipping also produced some improvement In the, already-favorable shipping ratio. One top seniority (class A) man was, shipped for every two that remaned on the beach. The ratio for clas^iB by itself was 1:2.25. These figures mean there could be a complete turnover of the meif on the beach every four weeks. As a further guide to the job p^ntial in the various ports, figures for the inen on the beach show seven ports have 100 or less men on hand in all departments. These ports are Philadelphia, Norfolk, Savan­ nah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and San Francisco. Seattle, in turn, has 101. Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Wil­ mington likewise have less than 00 class A men on tap. The following is the forecast port byj^ort: Beaton: Quiet*. . . New York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . .* Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Not much in prospect . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Quiet . . . Mo­ bile: Good .. . New Orleans: Good ... Lake Charles: Fair ... Houston: Steady . . . Wilmington: Slow . . . San Francisco: Fair . . . Seattle: Fair. Ship Activity Pay SIga Offt Beitoa 3 New York.... 24 PbliadelpMo . 4 Raltlaioro ,,,13 Norfolk.~4 Sovoai^ — Tompo ...,— Mobile 8 Now Orleaas. 3 Loko Cbor^. 1 Hoetfoa ..., 4 Wllmlngioa ..M Soa. ProBclieo 2Seottle , ., 1 TOTALS :,,,, 70 ^• . 33 37 DECK DEPARTMENT I"* 'V". ik-f-u • Port ^• Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore-. Norfolk Savannah^. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. . Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered Registered CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL 12 3 AI.T. 1 2 4 — 6 1 11 5 17 25 56 20 101 3 3 8 3 1 2 14 11 27 7 25 45 7 16 3 4^1 8 4 1 k 5 3 2 — 5 1 1 2 2 2 2 6 2 1 10 15 4 29 1 2 18 10 16 32 . 11 59 3 5 4 2 — 3 5 1 7 17 10 15 5 30 2 2 2 7 — 9 2 - 4 2 7 4 7 — 11 6 2 8 3 8 1 12 96 187 57 340 11 46 "Se' 113 GROUP 123 ALL 1 1 1 8 21 46 18 85 3 10 3 16 18 43 20 81 -3 3 — 6 1 1 2 1 — 1 6 10' 19 38 9 20 1 2 5 11 15 32 2 2 4 10 5 15 13 3 5 88 164 68 I 320 1 — — 1 11 7 — 2 19 4 4 19 2 10 '9 3 IZ "i 2 "l 4 11 1 17 3 4 1 81 8 11 1 4 6 2 — — 6 — 3 9 3 1 5 • 32 44, 4 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUF GROUP CLASS ABC ALL 12 3 ALL 123 ALL 8 4 13 3 13 27 3 43 1 3 35 19 7 111 85 151 66 292 4 22 17 it — 2 16 2 1 t 18 10 17 6 33 19 41 68 61 10 — 91 39 91 12 142 8 4 12 6 9— 15 9 12 3 24 1 — 8 4.2 a 1 2 2 2 3 8 — 8 12 1 1 8 1 — 9 • 19 4 4 W 27 28 35 6 38 11 3 62 50 75 15 140 r 12 14 28 1 10 14 8 4 16 3 8 — 1 6 3 12-10 22 32 17 3 62 16 '33 2 51 3 — 4 2 18 1 — 2 7 4 14 — 1 4 8 4 — . 19 6 13 — 19 19 3 10 4 14 1 — 13 26 14 10 16 — 19320 81 19 I 420278 504 109 891 19 94 120 I 233 \ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A •— Shipped CLASS A - GROUP GROUP 2» 3 ALL 1 Z 3 1 3 Boston................ 1 8 9 3 New York 57 1 11 7 19 14 42 1 4 "43 Philadelphia 1 10 1 12 — Baltimore 37 1 19 15 35 2 31 4 3 3 Norfolk............... 4 1 5 — 6 — 1 1 2 1 3 Savannah 2 — Tampa 3 — 3 — 1 — 1 6 12 4 1 10 Mobile 22 — 11 6 8 New Orleans 4 26 4 34 — 14 3 2 Lake Charles 3 3 — 6 — 5 7 6 Houston.../. 25 1 4 17 4 14 Wilmington 4 1 3 — ' 4 1 6 1 San Francisco 7 1 1 2 — 7 — Seattle 9 — 9 — 4 3 7 37 171 20 228 4 74 60 138 TOTALS Port , • • ^5^, Shipped^ Shipped CLASS B CLASS C GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL Shipped CLASS A V GROUP 1 2 3 AI.T. Shipped CLASS B / Shipped CLASS jC TOTAL SHIPPED Registered G n The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 2 3 ALL 1 B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 Af.f. A 3 8 4 1 2 3 4 19 1 24 12 3 __ 1 13 10 2 12 86 14 58 24 14 96 42 156 16 214 8 31 17 24 — —' 3 3 2 2 1 8 16 3 16 1 20 — 3 .— - —. 2 2 11 1 13 14 78 11 87 10 iOS 3 35 32 78 28 — — — ' — 60 '28 — — 9 7 6 B 1 . 6 — — . 6 12 1 12 1 14 — 16 — — ' — —— 1 — — — — —: 8 1 1 1 2 9 — 1 • i— — — — .' — — 2 2 1 3 11 — 2 — 11 — — 3 6' 6 3 9 1 — 8 1 74 9 — 22 22 47 6 1 12 — 10 6 9 7 18 16 _ 4 — 52 17 62 4. 83 2 4 32 16 4 — — 2 — - — 8 3 1 9 — 2 7 3 12 — 2 4 .»... —. 1 — 6. 8 12 13 47 6 18 2 26 — 10 2 1 33 18 1 — — — _ 8 4 14 4 10 3 4 3 M 7 — .— — 1 3 4 1 25 . 13 14 2 23 -5^ 1 1 __ — 6 6 3 17 — 12 2 4 9 14 — 16 1 9 6 7 15 5 57 52 114 22 232 114 22 368 114 491 42 647 15 131 94 240 1 .HS- 17 — 6 1 — — 2 6 3 5 1 2 36 6 9 2 40 4 5- — 1 — 2 — 9 1 18 8 2 — 26 2 2 1 9 2 4 1 43 163 26 58 11 60 6 1 ,2 12 32 5 33 4 13 5 232 • STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston.. New York Philadelphia i.... Baltimore ^^orfolk • Savannah..... Tampa Mobile. New Orleans. Lake Charles.......... Houston. Wilmington. .>.... San Francisco......... Seattle. mMS 1 la Gas Troai. roTiU. 3. 1 21 12 17 / 7 11 ' • S 90 3 2 - '9 • ' — 4 4 8 S 3 4 16 f. 17 29 . 1 0 11. a 2 IS 23 1 4 4 ' 1 i . 8 1 3 8 '. ' *•" tDECK 3fAICfWfi ^STtUfARD GRAND TOTALS ..;... Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 — 1 4 1 1 17 9 44 70 3 1 11 7 34 56 15 15 2 3 2 7 — 3 2 7 11 3 2 12 4 24 40 2 7 25 1 14 46 17 14 4 — 2 6 — 1 3 1 1 1 1 — . 1 — 1 2 — 2 2 2 4 — 2 6 1• — 2 3 1 2 3 5 1 18 24 — 1 7 8 10 , 1 15 26 8 22 11 41 — 1 10 11 8 ' 2 19 29 2 1 3 6 — 1 2 3 3 1 4 12 6 12 30 1 2 9 3 15 12 8 26 1 2 3 — — 1 1 1 4 6 1 3 9 9 1 ^ 1 2 8 4 4 4 2 — 1 3 — 1 2 X 3 3 3 79 35 136 1 2501 10 10 64 84 67 23 132 222 •|— Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 1 3 8 10 16 7 7 17 17 1 ^. 2 3 mimm 1 1 6 'ea» ... 1 ll 1 WW* —X 9 13 3 9 1 1 3 4 71 8-~ 13 3 10 •J.' 3 3 81 — 4 1 1 1 •— 1 88 —• Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 4 6 25 2 — 7 9 1 15 1 V84 83 99 41 123 263 8 — 21 ii 66 16 11 13 — B' 3 4 1 7 8 21 6 1 11 95 4 ' 2 20 26 1 46 17. 1 64 47 11 37 2 2 2 6 6 7 11 — 3 If 3 1 1 8 7 i .8 2 3 2- — 1 8 1 18 — 3 — — ' 8 9 1 35 24 12 27 63 — 1 10 11 6 4 "4 26 2 22 45 36 10 62 108 84 3 29 13 3 1 — 3 • .1. 8 3 1 8 2 9 1 4 4 6 3 6 37 > 13 22 — 1 26 10 1 • 2 3 3 — 8 — — 8 6 10 2 8 2 10 26 1 — 8 3 — 11 14 4 — 8 3 8 4 6 20 1 6 10 3 — 18 24 222- 81 24 327 290 98 296 684 14 IS 121 1 GROUP 2 8 ALL 1 -I-* - ^ TOTAL SHIPPED • JSS SUMMARY Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 8 ALL 96 187 57 340 37 171 20 228 79 ,35 136 250 218^ 3931213 | 818 -v;-. Reglsteted CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B /Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASSB GROUP GROUP ' GROUP CLASS GROUP GBOUP GROUP B ' C ALL 1 28 ALL 1 S 8 ALL 28 ALL 1 2 ii ALL A 123 ALL 12 8 ALL 1 8 11 11 46 56 113 88 164 68 320 5 32 44 19 320 81 19 420 278 504 109 891 19 94 120 233 81 —• 7 15 4 74 60 138 43 163 26 232 6 67 52 114 — 22 232 114 22 368 114 491 42 647 15 131 94 240 10 10 64 4 71 81 — 1 23 24 222 81 24 327 290 98 296 684 14 15 121 150 84 <67 23 132 222 6 66 774 876 65 1115 682 1098 447 2222 48 240 335 j «?3 25 130180 835 198 350 226 774 16 93 167 i 876 — 16 49 li f- �- • • •'p;^0.k.-'- , • 1 '••X ikibher 10, lost SEAPAREtiS -r^ rag9 Fhr#. _ ::XM LOG Mobile Starting To Crew T-2s Photo shows oxterior of tho Mocihatton Beach Public Health Hospital which may bo closed next \^year.. The hospital houses approximately 250 patients, many of them seamen. It is believed the city ' is anxious to Mnvett the orea into a recreation site. Manhattan Beach.PHS May Close Another attempt to cut expenses of the US PuWic Health Service was reported recently when it was revealed that the Service is studying the possibility of closing Manhattan Beach, the Service's tubercular hospital in New York City; Increased cost, especially in-^-r maintaining the hospitaTs ported they may be transferred to available in a deep sea port like ^ower plant, had been cited as the Service's hospital in Memphis, New York. e reason for the closihg. The ex­ Tennessee. At present Staten Island has an There is sentiment reported empty ward which was formerly pense and maintenance of the plant had been' shared by the US among the patients in Manhattan used to accommodate tuberculosis Air Force which used It to supply Beach to go to the PHS hospital on victims. It is believed that the power for a training center it oper­ Staten Island in the event of the Stapleton hospital has enough va­ ated next door to the liospital. closing of Manhattan Beach. cant space to. accommodate the It was pointed put that a long approximately 250 patients now at However - the center has been closed down andjthe hospital has trip to Memphis would result in Manhattan Beach, plus offering had the burden of maintaining a severing close connections with them the fuU facilities of a general plant which is too large for its friends, and in many bases, with hospital, facilities which are lack­ needs. The %rea in which the hos­ families in New York. In. addi­ ing at Manhattan Beach. pital is located is being sought by tion. the long trip to Memphis While the economic saving may the city for a beach development. would be a difficult one for some be the primary reason behind clos­ Although there has been no offi­ of the patients.. ing Manhattan Beach, the modern cial statement on what will happen Another drawback" in moving to trend has been to treat tubercular to the patients in the hospital, 40 Memphis would be the loss of cases with drugs and surgical pro­ of whom are Seafarers, it is re­ direct Union services which are cedures, which can be adminis­ tered in most general- hospitals, rather than shipping patients to a hospital with a dry climate, which is limited to certain, areas of the country. KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column "is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIU contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. ' If Seafarer^ have any questions about any section of the agreement which they would Uke to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Artic!e II, Section 57 (b). Transportation and Pay Off Procedure. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the continental US in which is located the port of engage­ ment, first-class transportation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engage­ ment in continental US. (d) For the purpose of this. Section, the continental 'US shall be divided into five areas—Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area, North of - Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area, South of Cape Hatteras and the Gulf Coast."" - • * • QUESTION: If a man, hospitalized in a foreign port, is discharged fit for duty and sigiu on another ship returning to the States which pays off in a port other than the one he was originally engaged hi, is the man entitled to transporfation back to his port of-engagement? Recently, two Seafarers were hospitalized in foreign ports. In the first case, the man had signed on in New York and was hospitalized when the ship hit Kobe. Found fit for duty.^he joined another vessel of the same company as a member of the crew (not « workaway) and paid off in San Francisco. Ih the second instance, the Seafarer had signed on in San Francicsd and was hospitalized in Yokohama. After beiifg. discharged fit for duty, he joined the vessel of another company and paid off in New York. In .both cases, the question arose as to whether the men were en­ titled to-transportation back to the'ir respective ports of engagement— tbe first, from Sari Francisco to New York, the second, from New .: j^iJ|sYprk to the C^alifornia port. ' * , • . • After consideration by the clarifications committee, it was agreed ^ that both Seafarers were entitled to transportation back to their-ye' ^ spective ports-of engagement, with the man who had returned on another company's ship to receive it from the company he had orig• inally-signed on with. It was the comiriittee's opinion that a man did •" iiot wil£ully..get off a ship to be laid up in a hospital and that there;• fore the company with which he had originally signed articles-was responsible for his return to the port of engagement ' ~ Side Motion Installed On British Ship A1 ships have forward and re­ verse propulsion, but the English vessel, the SS Oriana, will be the first ocean-going liner to be equipped for sideways* travel. The ship is being fitted with propeller assemblies on her bow and stern which/Will enable her to pull side? ways into her berth. The ship, a 40|000-ton liner, is now being built in the Barrow-inFurness, Lancashire, yards and is expected to be ready for service around 1960. The system of trans­ verse propulsion is the use of pro­ pellers mounted in circular steel casings arranged athwart the ves­ sel at the bow and stem below the waterline. Both the stem and bow assem­ blies will consist of two units which may be operated together or separately froiri the bridge. Spe­ cial ' pedestals in the center and either side of the wing of the bridge will be used to control the vessel and her sideward movemebts. Lateral propulsion will allow the Oriana to dock by pulling into berthing position parallel to the dock, and then moving in sideways under full control. The use of transverse propulsion had been adopted in the bow of the Princess of Vancouver about three years ago. However this will be the first time any ocean-going liner will have both bow and stem transverse propulsiui. MOBILE—^With the four box-type tankers recently char­ tered by Penn Shipping expected to crew up shortly, and with twelve other ships due to hit port in the next two weeks, ship­ ping prospects look quite good • ' here, according to Port Agent bleachers collapsed injuring seven­ ty spectators. Fortunately the SaCal Tanner. Penn, which is SlU-contracted, farefs present escaped injury. reports that the first of the tankers wiirtake on a crew sometime this week, with the others not far be­ hind. All four, the Almena, Maxton, Coallnga Hills and the IdealX, will carry grain on their initial outbound voyage and oil on the return. The crewing of these ves­ sels, idle for months prior to Penn's chartering, will leave the Morning Light as the sole idle ship A nationwide organizing drive to in poij:. rout the Communist-dominated Docking for payoffs or in transit United Electrical Workers union in the coming period will be the Claiborne, Monarch of the Seas, from the electrical manufacturing Iberville (Waterman); Ranger, Part­ industry received unaminous ap­ ner, Patriot, Clipper, Roamer and proval from the 700 delegates at Corsair (Alcoa); and the Steel the eighth constitutional conven­ Maker, Steel Advocate and Steel tion of the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Navigator (Isthmian). Workers in Philadelphia. The UB Favorable grain shipments are was expelled from the CIO nine reported with two ships leaving years ago because of Communist with loads. En route to India i« control. ' the Ocean Joyce (Maritime Over­ ii ^ seas). Also carrying a full load is Citing "our backward approacli the Pandora (Epiphany Tankers), to the whole problem of prepaid a Liberty tanker that was con­ medical care," Machinist Union verted into a grain carrier. President A Hayes called upon One hundred percent effective-, executives of Blue Cross and Blue ness was reported by Masters, Shield, the largest health-care in­ Mates and Pilots in their strike surance plans in the country, to against 20 steamship companies. emphasize health insurance that SlU-contracted Watenrian and covers preventive aspects and early Alcoa ships have not been affected treatment of disease. The Amer­ as these companies, along with ican people, Hayes warned, need others, signed the "Mobile Pack­ a system of insurance that will age" with trie Mates some weeks give them greater access to the back. kind of health care that prevents Contract negotiations with two illness or nips it in the bud." t it 5» Harbor and Inland JV^aterways The Retail Clerks union won • Division companies are moving smoothly towards their final stages. major victory in its drive for nego­ The companies had requested an tiations with three Toledo, Ohio, extension after their present con­ department stores last week when a Federal District judge ruled that tract ran out. The Union has been bustling the union could call for separate with election activity as an im­ elections rather than be foi-ced pressively large amount of office- into a single election for the three seekers put in their bids for stores when it struck LaSalles, a affiliate, and the largest of office for a two-year term. Four Macy's men, previously disqualified by the the three. The store immediately 350 strikebreakers and called credentials committee, have been hired for an representative elec­ declared eligible to run on appeal tion for NLRB the three stores as a single to the membership. The recommen­ unit. It was hoped, the 350 dation from headquarters on these strikebreakers would that swing a "no men was favorably received. union" vote for the other two A number of Seafarers attending stores. However the judge upheld the football opener between the the union's contention that it was University of Alabama and Lou- being deprived of its right to with­ siana State thought that only the draw from joint ..store negotiations players down on the field get when the NLRB was allowing em­ roughed up. They found out they ployers to take the same with­ were wrong when a section of the drawal step. 4. 'No Payoffs In Sight'-Soattle SEATTLE—Like the rest.ofJthe West Coast, Seattle is suffering from hardening of the shipping arteries. Port Agent Jeff Gillette reports. There was just one payoff in the paist period, the Ocean Eve­ lyn (Maritime Overseas), and there are no payoffs in sight at the mo­ ment for the coming two weeks. As a result, the port has more than enough men on the beach to handle all up-coming business and Seafarers are advised not to go out of their way to come to this port. The Ocean Evelyn signed on and went out again. Four in-transits provided the rest of the business, the Natalie (Maritime O'seas) and the Alamar, Portmar and Seamar. (Calmar). , _ Just 12 hours after some 300.000 members of the United Auto Work­ ers union waiked off their jobs and closed, down 126 plants. Gen­ eral Motors Corp., the nation's largest auto manufacturer, signed an agreement providing gains con­ forming to those agreed to earlier by Ford arid Chrysler. While set­ tling the basic issues, the agree­ ment still leaves local issues to b« settled on a regional basis. In addi­ tion to providing for substantially the same terms as the other two contracts, the GM agreement also calls for a fund Of one-half a cent an hour to be used for correcting wage inequities. The contract also calls for a six-cents an hour wage increase for houj^y-rated workers, retroactive to July 1, or per­ cent of the present hourly wage, whichever is greater; an additional across-the-board pay increase of six cents or 214 percent in August, 1959, arid September, 1960; pen­ sions, supplemental unemployment payments, and improved workirig conditions. T/ .5J -J - ;j1 I �rat* six SEAFARERS October 10, 19n LOG BOX SCORE OH US SOCIAL SECURITY Amendments to the Social Secnrity system have expanded henefits considerably. Further improve* - ments will come in future years based on cover­ age of earnings up to $400 a month. The old earnings ceiling was $350. In combination with SIU Welfare Benefits, they provide protection -for Seafkrers and their families as outlined here. I I»*•;•• m- • |®s, :f: I Disabled, t 58-64 I 'if--: • f-: •• V I - US GOVT REREFITS MAXmVM BENEFITt $116 |Ser month v t. ^ (For men retiring in future years up to $127 per month) I I Disabled, I 65 or Over r I -1^.. . -f ' a;,- ;S: f . MAXiMVM BENEFIT t $1.16 per month • ' ^ ^- (For men retirmg in future yeorA up to $127 per month> a; it-: • bgi, •;:. ••(•' Woildng Wife .tV fj:.-:: try- WIVES (of retired or disabled Seafarers over age 50} sS,,t., Il--;"'"' MAXIMUM BENEFIT: I I Nen-Woiking I Wife ' ' CHILDREN W-'\ (of retired or disabled Seafarers over age 50) W-I-Vi. I Children I Under 18 or, I Disabled I children whose disability began I before 18 1 i(v*' • NoCMidren I Under 18 WIDOWS • (62 or over) I t, 8ne Child Under 18 WIDOWS (any age) Two or More I Children Under 18 V. • ,. $150 per month (Combined benefits up to $266; in future yMre, combined benefit up to $277) Family hospital, su^ical benefits If husband is receiving SIU disabilitypension; eligible for family hospital, surgical benefits .. $116 per mo. (if she retires at 65) (Working wives retiring in future years at 65, up to $127 per mo.) (In addition to huabanJFa benefita) >_ i'f' W>y MAXIMVM BENEFIT: (In addition to hutband*a benefita) ^2.80 per mo. (if she retires at 62) (Working wives retiring in future years at 62, up to $101.60 per mo.) \ p,4i I.sS-'V •- • - • »:• Family hospital, surgical benefits * Children eligifade for scholarship Y . r.. V-.:''- ^ V- 1^' & $f50 per month (Combined benefits up to $266; in future years, combined benefits up to $277) Children eligible for scholarship SEAFARERS I ft; SIU WELFARE RENEFITS . ^ $43.50 per mo. (if she files claim at 62) (Woman filing in future years at 62, up to $47.62 per mo.) ' ••T'-JY.- If husband is receiving $IU disability-pen­ sion, eligible Jpr family hospital, sur­ gical benefitis ' C ? Y $58 per mo. (if she files claim at 65) . (Women filing in future years at 65, up to $63.50 per nvo.) * - MAXIMVM BENEFIT: $58 per month (In future years, up to .$63.5Q per mo.) (Total US benefit. Seafarer, non-work­ ing wife and children, $232 per mo.) MAXIMVM BENEFIT: If father is receiving SIU disability-pen- ' sion, eligible for family hospital, sur­ gical benefits if under 19 and single Eligible for scholarship benefit- $4,000 death benefit $87 per month ' • (Up to $95.30 in future years) Family hospital, surgical benefit for 180 days after last day Seafarer worked Up to $255 burial benefit Seafarer's earned vacation pay •.. . .. $4,000 death benefit' MAXIMUM BENEFIT: , $174 per month ^ L (Up to $190.60 in future yeiiirs) Up to $255 burial benefit MAXIMUM BENEFIT: Y $254 per month Up to $255 burial benefit Family hospital, surgical benefit for 180 days after last day Seafater worked T'V' '''Y'. Seafarer's earned vacation pay $4,000 death benefit Family hospital, surgical benefit for 180 days after last day Seafarer worked Seafarer's earned yafatipn pay * Benefits for wives and children of disabled workers over 50 stewed in September, 1958, but at a lower rate. All rates listed here start as of februqry, 1259. •^1 �October 19, 1958 •-• SEAFARERS LOG Page Severn •fev Y. vl- YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Liberia tests Officers — for $50 striving vainly for some respectability among maritime nations, Liberia has report­ edly instituted a system for licensing ship's officers and upgrading officers seeking higher ratings. . The system is a money­ er they work in the capacity listed owner after the necessary regis­ By Sidney MaryoZiut on their licenses. tration fees have been paid. The maker for the nmaway ship Aside from her former lack of ships have no further tie with the haven. Exam fees range from any licensing system for ship's of­ country and never call at Liberian $30 for a second-class radio offi­ ficers, Liberian-flag runaway ves­ ports. - A number of materials and building components recently have de cer's license to $50 for a master's sels are still subject to few if any Officers can obtain Liberian doc­ veloped which make home renovation and expansion easier and less or chief engineer's ticket. Another of the safety and inspection stand­ uments in several countries, upon costly for both home owners and contractors. $50 is tacked onto the regular fee ards enforced by J)ona fide marl-' payment of the proper fees. A re­ For one thing, it's getting simpler to renovate old walls and ceil­ if the exam is taken in-a language time nations and exercises no con­ cent story in "The New York ings, or put up new Ones, as in basements and unfinished attics. There other than English. By comjpari- trol over manning, feeding or gen­ Times" reported that an boncH* are now several tjiJes of pre-finlshed wall planks which'can be pasted son, despite the rigoroasf ilandards eral working conditions aboard the graduate from Kings Point, who on to old walls with special adhesive, or nailed on to studs or furring enforced here by the Coast Guard vessels. The country's tax laws took one of the tests, commented: strips to make new walls. One advantage of these easy-to-handle no fee is charged for American have also made her a popular hav­ "It was tough—as tough as any en for cut-rate operators. I've faced." This possibly under­ narrow plianks is that they fit together with tongue-and-groove Joints documents. Documentation of vessels under lines again the question of Kings and thus save taping and plastering joints between panels. The Liberian. system has appar­ ently been in effect about 18 the Liberian flag has meant a lu­ Point's merit as a^ US-supported Such panels can be cut and fit with ordinary Carpenter's tools. months. It was reportedly put into crative source of revenue for the maritime academy. A graduate Least-costly interlocking wall panels are pre-decorated gypsum tiny African republic, which im­ King's Pointer heads up the Li­ These are available in plain colors, simulated knotty-pine or striated operation to deal with one pf the poses no regulation over the ship­ berian licensing agency. many major deficiencies in Li­ finish. "The pre-finished plain colors usually cost 8 cents a square foot; Simulatbd knotty-pine, 14 cents; striated, 20 cents. The total cost for beria's supervision over the vast amount of tonnage registered un­ a 10 X 12-foot roo^ thus is $28, $49, and $70 respectively. der her flag by runaway ship op­ ; In comparison, ordinary wall, board, at 5^-cents a. square fo<A tor erators. About 6,000 Liberian docuthe %-inch thickness, or 7 for the Vi-inch, cpsts $19 to $25 for a uments have been issued so far. 10 k 12 room. But ordinary gypsum board must be nailed up, the However, there is no control Joints must be taped and plastered and the surface painted or papered. QUESTIOK: What was the best trip you ever made? over how many licensed officers ; One of the best types of prefinished wall plank and ceiling block are employed on a ship, or whethIs plastic-surfaced. ThiR saves painting or wallpapering the walls, not : P. C. McBride, AB: I don't think Antonio Gonzalez, bosun: The • only initially but for years to come, and also saves housework, since, I could pick out Just one trip and best trip I ever made was some 12 fto plastic finish resists soiling and merely needs to be wiped-off say that was the years ago, on the with a damp cloth. best. They all Coastal Steve­ . 'But the initial expense Is very high. For renovatin^old walls with seem to run to­ dore. We 'were these plastic-surfaced planks, which need merely be pasted on,'the gether. Some I've on the Dominican cost of Just the planks, at 43 cents a square foot, is $151 for a 10 x 12 found better than run, with all of room. For making new walls ove/ others of dourse, its fine ports. We studs, the special hollow-core plas­ LAKE CHARLES — Registration wheu we had a had a top notch tic-finished planks for this purpose, outnumbered men shipped as the good crew and crew aboard ' in are 98 cents a square foot, or $345 shipping pace continued to lag in very little beef­ all departments for a 10 X 12 room. It would take ing. Add to that and there was many years without painting to re­ the bayou area. In nearby Houston, a good run like very little beef­ cover this big investment, some­ however, shipping has been brisk Europe and I would consider it a ing among them. They were good thing the ads for this product and several of the Seafarers have good trip. seamen and knew their jobs: neglect to mention. gone to that port and shipped out 4" 4= 4 4" 3^ 4' Another interesting material for Harvey Morris, steward: I would quickly. Peter Blanco, AB: A trip I made interior walls is a rigid vinyl plas­ pick the trip I had on the Robin Calling into-port during, the past around Thanksgiving, 1955, on the Doncaster some tic with a brick-like surface al­ SS Catherine. We ready finished in decorator colors. two weeks were the following SIUtime ago. We had This is especially easy to apply manned Cities Service tankers: were on a run to a good crew with since it comes in small 2 x 3-foot Bents Fort, Bradford Island, Chi- Genoa ^ with a fine officers, and panels, which are pasted' to the wawa. Council Grove, Cantigny, load of ' scrap being on the waiTs. The panels can be cut with CS Norfolk and CS Baltimore. The iron. We were 16 South African unloading scissors or bent as needed, are Steel Maker (Isthmian) and' Pctro days run, we had and 14 days load­ Chem (Valentine) also called. washable, and help insulate against plenty . of ports ings. During that The latest piece of legislation heat or cold. to hit. Ail in all time I managed These plastic panels are espe­ here saw the City Council vote this ship had to take in all of everything — cially promising for finishing base­ themselves a $3,500 yearly increase the sights on the ments, and also for renovating while increasing salaries of city Riveria from Rappolo to the bor­ cre\y, food, shore leave and OT. kitchens and bathrooms, since they workers five percent. Port Agent der. You could not beat htat trip. 4 4 4 •r# waterproof and grease-resistant. But they also can be used to Leroy Clarke reports that labor H. Menicou, AB: To me they're .renovate any room. But this material isn't cheap either; it costs is enraged at the small increase to 4 3^ 4" all good trips. 1 just enjoy sailing city employees, many of whom are about. 28 cents a square foot, or about $98 for a 10 x 12 room. p. Carbone, OS: I would say the OUd if I hOVO U Slup with a good Another modem material, especially useful for adding bath­ AFL-CIO members. The uproar trip I made last June on the Ha­ waiian Tourist bunch of guys to rooms or renovating kitchens, is tile partition panel with built-in has been quite load and the Council is reported squirming a little in when I picked pp work with, good runs for wiring and plumbing. trying to explain its actions to the some $500 in chow and some . A development of special interest to women is a less-costiy method voters. overtime for the overtime, it's a of applying ceramic tile floors and walls, prized in kitchens as well twq-month trip. top trip. If we as baths. The cerarhic tile people have seen some of their market If I make the should happen to snatched in recent years by manufacturers of less-costly plastic and OT, it's a good be on th^ Euro­ metal tiles for walls, and asphalt tiles for batlu-oom floors. run. We had a pean run, that : Now ..ceramic tiles cah be installed in sheets on walls and floors good crew on makes it alF tbe faster and without expert care. The 4V^-inch square tiles for walls As Seafarers know, copies of board and every­ better. But I could not pick out come from the factory mounted twelve to a sheet on a mesh backing. each issue of the SEAFARERS one did his job one of the many trips I've made The entire sheet goes right on the wall. The small mosaic tiles used LOG are mailed every two and had his share of the fun. as tbe best one. for bathrdnm floors in top-quality construction, also are available weeks to all SIU ships as well as how in sheets mounted on fiber netting. These go on the floor on a ^ to numerous, clubs, bars and bonding layer of cement, without removing the netting. * other oversea^spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The One of the most potentially useful developments is a new roof deck. This is a 2 x 8-foot ^'sandwich panel" of insulating board, Pi'ocedure for mailing the LOG with One side asphalt-covered to provide the outside room, and.-the involves calling ail SIU steam­ other side already painted to provide the inside ceiling. The outside ship companies for the itiner­ WASHINGTON—One of the largest Government-sup­ aries of their ships. On the of the roOf deck then gets a final covering of. asphalt strip shingles basis of the ' information sup­ ported agencies competing with US private industry, the or built-up rooffng material. The panels pome in two or three-inch thickness, with the better-insulating three-inch ne^ssary in cold plied by the ship operator,'ihree Navy's Military Sea Transportation Service began its tenth copies of the LOG, the head­ areas. ' ; • ' » quarters report and minutes year of operation on '^OctoChief uses of roof deck, so far, have been for garages, porches, attack from maritime unions and forms are then airmailed to the her 1. patio decks and modern flat-roof houses, or roofs with a slight pitch. the private shipping industry for Boof decicing also can be used for steeper roofs, but then must be Company agent in the next port MSTS began functioning in cutting out a huge slice of the of call. covered with rigid shingles, i Similarly, the seamen's clubs 1949 with the pooling of separate dwindling cargo market which You'll also find it easier, and cheaper too, to build a brick house get various quantities of LOGs Army and Navy transport agencies. could be handled by privately. or put up a fireplace or any other brick; wail, with recently-developed It has since handled the overseas nigger and lighter-weight brick. The new bricks are 50 percent at every mailing. The LOG is shipment of nearly one bill^m owned ships. Congressional studies of the agency's operations show sent to any club when a Sea­ lodger than the traditional size. Their large but workable dimen­ barrels of petroleum products, and its costs have run higher than for farer so requests it by notifying sions reduce the number of bricks you need d:o build a wall, and the LOG office that Seafarers as weir as several hundred million private ships, both tanker and dry make it go up faster. congregate there. tons of dry cargo. Over 13 million cargo, in the same trade. Despite ' The new big bricks aren't solid like those you've always known. As always the Union would servicemen, GI dependents and its claims that privateiy-owned US They have pierced round cores which make them easy to handle and like to hear promptly from SIU refugees have traveled as passen­ shipping is getting a larger and also facilitate .wiring and plumbing. ships whenever the LOG and gers on MSTS vessels. larger share of MSTS cargoes, as Another development jvhich promises to make brick houses more ship's, mail is not delivered so The service's basia operating recently as last summer it by­ ccmpetitive with wood and asbesius shingle, is a lo.'id-bearing brick that the Union can maintain a ^/;()}j||lding panel" which comep from the factory ready-assembled. day-to-day check on the accu­ fleet is now 145 ships, and is re­ passed American vessels in favor' portedly due for another cutback. of foreign-flag ships for the move­ By using the new prefab panels, a builder recently erected 1,200 racy of its mailing lists. MSTS has been under constant ment of emergency military cargo. .^uare feet of exterior facing for a ranch house in Illinois, in 8Ms hours. Marer's Guide To Better Buying New Products For The Home V. i'. Council Boost Burns Lk.Clias. Notifybnion On LOG Mail Ten Years Old, M5T5 Still Has 145 Vesse/s •U - •, kkvtrfe •/ • •;;U �Ofltafter It, itn SE^M*MSrOC_ r«i«iiifci Shipping, Strike Beefs Liven Bait ! Visitors At Headqiiartors &-• BALTIMORE^After hittog bottom In the previous two week period, this port is gltd to say that shipping has really bounced back with a vim. Port Agent Barl Sheppard reported that 13 payoffs, eight sign-ons and nine in-transit ships kept business hopping along. In addition, Baltimore Sea-^" ~ ' star (Dolphin); Irenestar (Traders) Flormar (Calmar); Steel Rovaf farerjs played an important and Pacific Wave (Pegor). (Isthmian); Pacific Wave, Oceanrole in two major SIU beefs, There was an overtime beef on star and Memuid (Metro). Tho one over the SS Yarmouth and the Robin Kirk which was sub­ nine in-translts included tiie Marythe other bn the struck Canadian mitted to headquarters for clarifi­ mar, Bethcoastar (three times) and (Calmar); the Alcoa Runner National ships. Baltimore hall cation, but this has been cleared Flomar up to ti^e satisfaction of all bands. and Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa), and the served as host to the Yarmouth Signing on were the Marore, Steel Voyager and Steel Executive orewmemberk all "of whoin sup­ Oremar. tad Santoro (Marven); (Isthmian). ported the SIU to a body and were pleased with the treatment they got here, as compared to the kind they have been accustomed to re­ ceiving from the ship's operators. As to the Canadian National beef, this -port lent a hand in helping tie up the Ciudad de la Habana, the only ship the new owners were After three months in the hospital, Andres Antonio Gon­ able to get out of Halifax. It ap­ zalez, ten-month-old son of Seafarer Antonio Cronzalez, is now pears that this beef will be settled very shortly on terms faVorable to a healthy 25-poimder. Thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan^ the SIU Canadian District. (See his father said; tHe long.hos-^ pital siege was no burden on the extent of dne Union's welfare story on page Ifi.) Discussing these- two major the family because welfare benefit, and were truly thankful beefs, Sheppard told the member­ picked up almost 100 percent of when we found out that the plan would pay the entire biU for us.** ship, "I recommend that the secre­ the hospital tab. GonzMez, who sails bosun^ on tary-treasurer be instructed to take Alth^gh weighing in at eight SIU ships, added that the assist­ whiftever steps necessary—physi­ poimds at birth, Andres had a case cal, financial or otherwise—^to of acute gastroenteritis, an inflam­ ance received from SIU welfare bring these runaway-flag ships, mation of the itoiaach and intes­ was a great relief in times of stress back under the banner of the SIU, tine. In a matter of a few days his such as these "because whatever and that We extend our efforts in weight had dropped to six pounds might have happened, at least we this matter so. that American in­ apd bis parents had to put him knew that we" would be protected terests will-think a long, long time into the hospital in Ponce, Puerto against heavy expense by the Union." _ before trying to evade their respon­ Rico. sibility to the American people by Young Andres spent almost attempting to hide behind a for­ three months of eign flag. bis first half year "Thus,, in my opinion, we are in the hospital in taking a position in tJietbest in­ Ponce while doc­ Seafarers and SIU families terests of our membership specific­ tors tried to de­ who apply for maternity, hos­ ally and maritime workers In velop a formula pital or surgical benefits from general." which he could the Welfare Plan are urged to On the political scene, Sheppard digest and which keep the Union or the Wel­ reported that the Baltimore Feder­ would build him fare Plan advised of any ation is now in the proce» of draw­ up. changes of address while their ing up a slate of candidates which HIT diet was applications are being proc­ Gonzalez will be recommended to the union changed nine essed. Although payments are membership in that city as being times before doctors finally found often made by return mail, most favorable to organized labor. a non-allergic milk which did not changed of address (or illegible' These slates will be submitted to irritate his condition and would return addresses) delay them Seafarers as well as to all other help him put on some weight when checks or "baby bonds" union members for their considera­ tion and action in the coming During this time the hospital are returned. Those who are and doctor bills started piling up moving or plan to. move are elections. Paying ofHn the port were the at the rate of $100 a month. VWe advised to Immediately notify Jean. Edith, Emilia and Mae (Bull); did not have much aaved at the Sitr headquarters or the Wel­ Oremar, Santone (Marven); Robin time," Gonzalez said, "and we did fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New Kirk (Robin); Michael (Carras); CS not taow how we would meet York, NY. Baltimore (Cities Service); Ocean- them. However we did not realize Xr-r • SIU Welfare Pays ^ Off; Baby Recovers Taking 0 breother in SlU headquarter library are Seafarer and Mrs. Joe Burns, who stopped in at Union hall last week. Tankers' In Grain Trade Create '50-50' Problem WASHINGTON—The growing employment of T-2 tankers on dry cargo grain runs has created a problem in adminis­ tering the "50-50" Cargo Preference Act. As a result, the General Accounting Office has* ruled that tankers cannot be cargo carried by foreign-flag taiAclassified as "dry bulk car­ ers only. riers" for purposes of the "SO- The impact of the decision would be to reduce the AT? cargo offer­ SO" act. As it Is administered now,' the ings to tankers and- switch them to law splits the US fleet into three tramp ships. A considerable num­ segments for purposes of "50-50" ber of T-2s which are independ­ —^tanker,--tramp and cargo liner. ently-owned have been carrying In figuring the distribution of car­ grain outbound and oil as import go, the 50 percent is figured on cargoes. Normally these ships the basis of cargo carried by the would have to run in ballast one same _categories under foreign way and the carriage of the out­ fiags; tanker against tanker, tramp bound cargoes enables them to against tramp and liner against compete, successfully for the mo­ ment against the foreign-flag su­ liner. While holding that it was accept­ pertankers carrying oil only. able for tankers to be used in the The T-2 is admittedly no longer dry cargo trade, the GAO said, in competitive on long offshore runs effect, that the ^nker sharb of car­ and is running into difficulty in go would have to be figured against getting coastwise charters. Moving? Notify SIU, Wolfaro •t- ' •; •S- V' --V Stow Those |ta#5 Cx You can'f write "finis" to any paint fob wlieri you step back and admite your handiwork. There's still the .matter of cleaning tools and getting the point out of the way.„ Equally important, all paint' and turpentine-soaked rags must be safely stowed^ also. The guy who dumps painty rags in a corner^of the point locker is just inviting disaster. Hake sure there's always a covered metal 'Container avail­ able for this.purpose^ Costly fires can be avoided' In this mannOF. r.-'^r' ['T''.'' 'i.-'-.' •V. j An Ship is a Ser/e 5^ I i .. . . I'}.-; ^ ^* 4t V* V ' . �Odsber It, ItSt SEArARERS tagrnmak LOG : -'v '• '• .r-' • • . .'r. :> - i <^4 •Adl Above, Carl Petersen (left) and Jerry Lichtman are busy at the controls _ _ - Guardia ia Airport. Shli " _ during_ Sandcaptain operations at La Ing in\lill proj^ at the field. Above, right, dredge ddpper Peder Peteraon tikes a breather on deck. At far right, Steel,Executive Seafarer Ches- ter Maxuk-ls under a fun load. *Vr4\ •'.'•a..' Happy trio at Steel Executive payoff . (left) are Nick Gaylord, R. Wiseman and L. Diana. Gaylord subsequently checked into SI hospital for treatment. Above, Seafarer Jim Martin is deep in conversa­ tion. with SIU Ass't Sec.-Treasurer Bill HaU. �Ten SEAFARERS Labor'Goaf In Big Biz Vote Drive k-r'-'V :r.-.. . 0^1 &> • Drive On Runaways Outlook Dim For 'Frisco I '• ^'•T,','i.\'* ' ' "V' iSSVf';#: •• I 'I ,'.. IS- / ' - - October 10, 19S8 ALCOA aOINTIR (Alcoa), Aufl. SO— Chairman, S Krawetynikli Saeratary, J. Jakalilcl. Sussaatioii to coUoct $a from oadi man or purehaaa of radio. IlrawUis to M holtl at and of Toyaso —wlnnor to kaop radio. Mamtierihlp plaaMd with Alp. Veto of thank* to ataward dapt. for food food. Savaral hyura or dlaputod. No beafa. ALCOA aiNNANT (Alcoa), Aufl. IS —Chairman, 1. hradlayi Secretary, W. Cameron. Hotioq«.ta hay* patrolman ae* If bettor moat can be obtained, also mora brands of clsarette*. New delesato alected. « salt on breakfast potatoes. Repair list to bo mads up. Get draw and slop chest account from purser. PORT HOiiCINS (CItlas Service), Sept. «—Chairman, W. Ooffi Secy., O. Andoraon. Two men left ship. Ship saUed short. Ship's fund sai.sa. New delegate elected for two mcntbs— delegates to bo rotated amon;( depart­ ments. Need more fresh bread. LUCILB BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld)^ Sepfc 1—Chairman, J. Maysi Secy., T. Seanlon. Repairs made. One man missed ship In Bremerhaven. 13 hrs. disputed ot for delayed sailing. Three FWT'a kept on sea watches over 24 hours. QUera kept on watch In'two ports while at dock or safe* anchorage —watches broken on deck. Fresh water situation to be looked Into. Check- meat from' chandlers—some re­ ceived spoUed. Check bad mattresses and plUowsi check slop chest for cigars and large size gear. Major business concerns are BBATRICI (Bull), Aus. II—Chair­ «f' with 1 plunging • into politics both man, J. Potif Secretary, P. Lypen. feet this" year, and Jbe labor move­ Sea patrolman about stopplns payroll two days bsfora payoff. No beefs. ment is the number one target. Crew to stay out of saUey and pantry. While business participation in Outsld* persons to oat aboard after political campaigns is nothing new, as the "New Yoric Times" put it, "The newness is In the outspoken ROBIN SHIRW^ (Robin), Aug. fashion" in which leaders of big 34—Chairman, A. Beckr Secy., S. Johnbusiness firms are pushing their sen. One man replaced. Ship's fund Votes of thanks were' in order for The latest word on Middle East tll.Sd. New treasurer elected. Coopcampaign. Jack T. Fillingbam for the "Job he ' eratlon urged in keeping laundry porta was heard froiji the Steel clean. Request more tomato iulce. done and is doing in his capaci­ - The campaigning is taking the Artisan. According to. meeting has ty as crew messman" on the Alcoa form of soliciting contributiops NICHOLAS SITINAS (Tankihip), chairman Sidney Rivers, the crew Ranger^ and to the steward de­ from employees and distributing Sept. »—Chairman, A. Smith; Secy., J. Knight. Repairs not satisfactorily of the Artisan partment on the Santore for the literature which usually either at­ taken care of. S29.7S In ship's fund. picked Ahadan as excellent variety of menus put out. tacks unions or supports proposed In event ship Is laid up. fund to be rMfled off. No beefs. Awnings and the best port to Special compliments, said ship's "right to work" legislation. A case chetrs needed for messhaU. Smoking hit. As to the rest delegate William Smith, were in point, as reported in the last on cabin deck to be discussed. —they were n^ given to the Santore's baker for SEAFARERS LOG, was the action . FABRICATOR (Isthmian), of high officers of PuPont, Gulf he said. The crew bis pastry delicacies. .$*pt. 7—Chairman, A, Donnelly; Secy., Oil, Republic Steely General Mo­ R. Labombard. See about sailing board of the Artisan, i Xcrew. I,ettW to bo sent to h«. ro: dis­ posting at Rotterdam. Need new tors and others in financing the Rivera reported, approval with currant wag* raise washing machine. Water very rusty: No one is questioning it, but this distribution of an extremist pam­ offectlv* Boptombor Instaad of ratrodoublo bottoms to be cleaned. Request held a, safety is the "fishing" report headquar­ actfv* to last July. Keep longshore­ repair lists. Ship's fund $42.00. Vote meeting recently ters received last meeting from the phlet in California violently attack­ men and beadMombers off ship and of thanks to Steward Dept. for Job ing the labor movement. The pam­ out of mesi^all—have watchman at wen done. Mattresses need replace­ during which the Rivers gangway. Request hot plate In pantry. ment: toasters need repairing or rephlet was written by Joseph Kamp, chief mate and Coe Victory. AcSuggestion te have wind dodger on placli^. cording to ship's a right-wing extremist. Similarly, the first assistant explained the delegate bow. Keep messhaU clean. Robert NIVA WIST (Bloomllold,) Sspl «.another group calling itself the vessel's fire .detecting equipment, Mnsseiwhite, the OKL MONTI (Ms*.), Aug. 17— Chairman, H. Hutcherson; Socty. W. Committee for Constitutional Gov­ the use of COi and the ship's fire anglers Chairman, J. Chastlan;'Secrstary, J. Oels. No beefs. Everytlung running on the Long. New delegate elected. Vote of smoothly. Houston delayed sailing ernment, has been placing ads in control apparatus. thaiikg. to former delegate. Ship's disputed. New delegate elected. Sug­ ship*caught two daily newspapers attacking trade fund. $40.07. $100 spent for soft gest daymen b* moved to larger quar­ sharks in Aqaba drinks. Everything running smoothly. ters. Request Andrews coffee bereunions as "dominating" the US Bay. One of them Vote of thanks to steward dept. Need ters. Request Andrews coffee be re­ Government. In both instances, placed. New washing machine and soft-drink box. was seven feet drain for same . needed, as water Walter Reuther, president of the long and weighed DOROTHY (Bull) Aug 37—Chalr-^ backs up In cook's room. Water con­ United Automobile Workers, Was nection to be placed on deck aft of man, J. Colon; gecretary, C. Tonley. 195 pounds while Musselwhito No beefs. One man missed ship In house. a. selected target. the other measBaltimore—^replaced. Keep messroom An interesting sidelight to the COUNCIL OROVB (Cities Service), clean at night and dump garbage pall. lured 11 feet and topped the scale campaign was the announcement Keep cots In good condition and do Sept. 13—Chairman, W. Saylors; Secty., (Continued from page 3) at 500 pounds. "Th^tS is the truth," by the Committee for Constitu­ J. Stump. One man missed ship. Re­ not leave on deck. pairs to be made fat foc'sles. Repair tives had refused point blank to so Musselwhite swears. Hinm list to be made up Suggest delegate tional Government that it has ap­ FfLTORI (Marven), Aug.-3$—Chair­ man, A. Novak; Sserotary, T. Drobins. see steward about menu. Need new discuss the wage issue at all, lead­ proached a list of the "30 wealthi­ t Continued discussion on painting of washing machine. "Short and concise" was the final est men" in the United States for passageways and craws quarters. ing to the walkout. DEL VALLB (MIsi.), Aug. 24— Everything running smoothly. Report The strong support for the SIU report from resigning ship's deto- contributions to the anti-union on new wage and OT scale; new Chairman, C. Wheat; Secty., J. Long, benefits. New delegat* elected/ Sug­ fellow. No beefs. Ship's fund $3S." among the ciew is understandable gate Milton Phelps to the crew of campaign tmd had been unsuccess­ gest hot drinks bo served on trips to $51. paid out for cokes. One man ship. New delegate elected. in light a shlpboardT wage scale the Alcoa Corsair. His last report ful in raising a nickel to, as they Seven Islands. Hkko up repair lists. missed See captain abnut painting messhaU* fat the vicinity $4S to $90 per before stepping down and turning put it, "change the national climate awning back aft leaking. JRAN (Bull), Aug. 31—Chairman, St gaUey: redreatiott haU. laundry, inop month with an overtime rate of 50 the Job over to A. W. George was, of thinking against present labor D. Duhson; Secretary, W. Lachsuer. Clean sinks, etc. "All beefs setUed with Uttle ado." boto: domination." Baltimore agent cleared up Bull beef cents an hour. donation and loans during strike with The extent of activity and inter-_ AZALEA CITY (Waterman), Sept. IS The Yarmouth is registered un­ NY. One man missed ship. No beefs. —Chairman, W. Banks; S*cty.,.J. Au* est shown by corporate officers in" Few der Panamanian flag. Crewmemhours disputed or. ^ stin. ]Sverything ninnlng smoothly. "right to work" tends tb confirm not completed from last voy­ bers were organized by the SIU MARYMAR (Calmar), Aug. 34— RepairsOn* man left ship because ot labor's arguments that "right to while the ship was on its Summer Chairman, W. ZaIeskI; $serotary, e. age. death In family. $2.90 In ship's fund. work" proposals are an attempt to Busclgllo One man hospitalized In No beefs. One replacement received. run between Boston and Halifax. Coos Bay—one man promoted. Shift­ Vote of thanks to steward dept. for destroy the bargaining effective­ ing of ship tv hs posted no later than fine food and preparation. Delegat* . Transfer Riimofcd ness of trade unions. Friday. S PM, U ship, to to saU before requested to get required funds for Monday morning before S AM. Make brother who came back to States from SAN FRANCISCO —ThU port General Electric has been among One reason given for the^refusal repair list for payoff. San Juan hospital and needed same of the owners of these two ships to had two payoffs in the last period, the most active companies in stir­ for Iransportation. Request linen VALLEY FOROI (Peninsular), Aug. change when necessary. Return cups come to terms quickly was the re-' but they did not give much of a ring up political activity among its 10—Chairman, I. Dore) Secrstary, O. to pantry. • port that, like the struck Canadian boost to a slow shipping picture, employees. While factory workers R. Mesaros, See captain about fresh stores in Pedro and repair Ust. .Ship's ALCOA FOLARIS (Alcoa), Sapt. 7— protected by union contracts would National ships, they were seeking Marty Breithoff, port agent, re­ fund, $1.20. Two men hospitalized fit Chairman, D. Martin; Secty., J. Hanan "out" through transfer to still ports. The outlook is not bright >e immime to company reprisal Pusan and Yokohama. Repair Ust to nen. One man paid off in St. Thomas. be turned in. No painting for IS Sea about Jury bathroom' aft. Now another fiag, with British r^istry for the immediate future since at for failure to respond to such cam­ months. Black gang quarters need delegate elected. New towels re­ mentioned as a possibility. Conse­ the moment, the port has no pay­ paigns, the lower and middle echerepairs. Bathroom to bs painted. Vote quested. AU domestic tanks to bo cleaned; water clear for about., two of thanks to delegate* for Job wen on of company executives, would quently, the SlU-has cabled Tom offs'scheduled.. done. Discussion about food not up weeks ot voyage, then rustry rest of Yates, head of the British seamen's Calling here for payoff were the he under great pressure to go along to p;ur. Crew agrees to keep -messhaU trip. clean. union and Omer Becu, of the In­ Wild Ranger (Waterman) and the with the company as a means of BIENVILLH (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 14 ternational Transportworkers Fed­ Coeur D'Alene (Victory Carriers). protecting their Jobs and their $TEBL VOYAOR (ftthmlan), Aug. i —Chairman, A. Thompson; Secty., J. eration informing them of the The latter ship signed on again. opportunities for promotion. —Chairman, R. Hunt; Eecretsry, $ Hall. New delegate elected. No beefs Pedertson. No launch service in NY —everything nuinlng smoothly. Ship's - SIU's organizing activities on be­ Calmar supplied three in-transits, Other companies active in the po­ after arrival. Poor ventilation system. fund $3.12. Motion to get Seatrain half of the crews and alerting them the Portmar, Seamar and Massmar. litical field include Ford; Sears Ship's fund, $8. One man In hospital agreernents on ships so members can with back Injury. Some disputed pT. have , day off at one end. Bathrooms to the rumored transfer moves. Also in transit here were the Kyska Roebuck, which itself is largely nonbo cleaned In House hall. "^Mirrors Report accepted. Return keys, books to In deck & engine dept. needed. Vote unibn and .was the creator 'of the (Waterman) and. Steel Chemist and cots before payoff. The Florida and the Yarmouth of thanks to steward for good, service. Shefferman lanion - busting appara­ . are but two of a number of run­ (Isthmian). SAHTA VBHRTIA (Blam), Aug. 31 WACOSTA> (Waterman), Sept, 11— Some well-known Seafarers on tus; Johnson & Johnson, the sur­ away-flag cruise ships operating -i-Chalrman, W. Brown; Sacrotary, R. Chairman, H. Hodges; Secty., R. Elli­ Everything running smoothly ott. No beefs. out^f the Miami area so that the the beach waiting to catch a>good gical supply manufacturers; Tim- 'Morrow. Few hours disputed ot. —no' outstanding beefs. Few hours Some men getting off In deck dept. outcmne of these cases vdll have one are T. Ulisse, C. Bush, W. F. ken Roller Bearing, which leans disputed OT. Delegate to contact One brother was sick—now returned Union re: expediting and squaring to work. See patrolman about strong bearing on the SIU's objec­ Bamberger, A.. Johannson, A. H. heavily on advertising; Gulf Oil better away beefs before departure. - Return grade of meats—present meats are tives. Both are former SlU-manned Riiiguette, G. Olive, H. Krohnk and and • number of other organiza­ excess linen before arrlvaL Vote of commerola!;. also about dirty, rusty thanks to steward dept. for Job well water. Vole of thanks- to steward vessels. Another former AiRerican- A. W. Brown. tions. 'done. Contact delegate for new mat­ dept. flag SlU operation is the Evange­ tress and pUlowf. AU repairs to bs turned over to ..delegate. line, sister ship of the Yarmouth, ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), 14—-Chairman, A. GlovanI; Secty., Ease Seatime Rule For SIU Benefits which also runs in this trade. WM. H. CARRUTH (Fenn), Aug. 3t Sspt. P. Lopsz. Del^ate thanks members —Chairman, M. Dugan; Ste-/., B. But­ The Yarmouth is operated by fbr taking care of him when lU. Dona­ Seafarers inquiring about th« hasic eligibility rule for SIU ler. One man hospitalized in Poland. tions asked for work away brother the McCormick Shipping Corp. welfare benefits are advised again that the seatime requirements —^recovered—arrived back In States. aboard ship. Repair Ust turnSB inOS missed ship in Germany, logged some minor, repairs completed. Few which, in, turn, is a subsidiary of has been cut, effective June 1, 1958, to one day's seatime in the and aned. ,Reort accepted. New dele­ hours disputed ot^to be referred, to Eastern Shipping Corp. The latter last six months. This is broader than the old rule of one day in gate elected. Place cups In sink. New patrolman. Request menus for each coffee pots to bs ordered. Discussion table. Return cups to pantry. Keep is the successor to the old Eastern the last 90 days, and is in addition to the other basic requirement on PoUslr currency and monetary bathroom dean. Steamship Corp. which used to of 90 days' seatime in the previous calendar year, which remains regulations. operate these vessels under the ALICE BROWN (Bloemfleld), Aug.' unchanged. OIL ORO (Miss.), July' 30—Chalr- 31—Chairman, W. Dandsll; Secty., A. American fiag. msn, J. Huff; $*cy., H. esrdat. Ship's Hill. Water beef squared away: doOcs The revision was voted by the joint SlU-shipowner b^rd of fund $6.68. New delegates and re­ to be instaUed In foc'sles. Delegate The close relatioioships-between trustees for the Welfare Plan, as reported previoi'sly, to allow porter elo'ctad.. lAundry to ba kept saw captain ..ubout draws in foreign the runaway operators' in' their clean. DUcusston on performing. for cases where a Seafarer might be on the beach due to per­ ports. AUotments for~thls voyage Sspf. 4—Chairman, J. Huff; Secy., started on Aug. 18. Reports accepted. fight against SIU organizing efforts sonal business, vacation or other reasons and does not ship within H. Garda*. Four accidents: two on New delegate elected, Take care of was pointed up when customers board and two ashore: seven logs. - washing machine. Keep laundry room 90 days from the date of his discharge. The one day in six Ship's fund $.18. Soma difference In clean. Washroom floor to be cement­ seeking to make reservations on mohths, it was felt, should be more than ample to allow for such OT rates te b* taken up with patrol-. ed to slopo toward drain. Donate 81 the Yarmouth were informed by man. Throe hours disputed ot. Juicer. .-..toward ship's fund—$10 to be. taken circumstances and to assure uninterrupted welfare coverage for to be removed from pantry, Vse less out of arrival pooL McCormick Shipping to obtain Seafarers and their families. SlU SHIPS AT SEfl r?; .» (, ••-" iSS-i' •. LOG Siqpace pn tbe floridfu ' -"S-"-. 1 • l-; J •'l-.r-, �• ,_v; :/r.r:-;-.^',y^,.; -; "V; ^•,'^v-i. SEAFARERS "o^ber i«r 195t liil-,. • •';(. V'iis' 'jift- • !»> I- ^.'i, - ,:j(#?vvw® a-^Uiy: I' . I'. ' "• f or Your Information' -. V Iw • •-rV^§<•'•',••" If.'-.'••".^•'4 ^ ••'-M - :•-,. I;,' •; 1 /• • I'?;V''•''• • • ' " •• - . ,- A formal protest is expected to be lodged with the State Department against the operation of American-own^ and financed runaway vessels.* Seven of this -country's Western, European allies are hoping' weakens the entire Western com­ that they can induce the US munity. to curb the activities of Amer­ In the past, the official stand of. :, •• " ican banks, which are financing American ships to sail under Liberlan, Honduran and Panamanian registry. Joining in the first diplomatic approach in this area, Great Bri­ tain, France, West Germany, Nor­ way, Sweden, Denmark and The Netherlands charge that their ship­ ping businesses have suffered greatly due to the competition of these "runaway" ships which pay very slight taxes. This, coupled with the lower wages and smaller crews of these ships, offer a plush attraction for US capital. Spotlight­ ing the tax differential, Norwegian shipowners say thea- taxes are 70 percent greater than for owners of ships sailing under Siberian reg­ istry. Norway has been dethroned by . Liberia as the world's leading maritime operator from the point of view of tonnage. The nations, which have been protesting the issue informally for many years, contend that their economies are being undermined by these ships, and that, as NATO members, this development a «. * • * • ^ Information which will help every Seafarer decide on the candidate of his choice in the forthcoming SIU elections is contained in the eight-page supplement which appears as mi ipsert in this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Seafarers are urged to study the material in this supplement which includes photon and records of all candidates for SIU offices; a sample ballot, and a reprint of the sections of the constitu­ tion which spell out the procedures to be used during the balloting and the counting of votes, and the rights of every Seafarer to vote for the candidates of his choice. Remember, the voting period begins in three weeks. Sea­ farers on" the beach at the time, or coming into any SIU (Continued from page 2) port, are urged to cast their vote as the first order o^ busi­ definite contract improvements was ness so that the sentiments of the entire membership can responsible for the strike last June be registered on who its representatives will be for "the, by the Marine Engineers Bene­ next two years. ficial Association. .., Meany To Decide On. Mates Pact 'X Major issues to be resolved by President Meahy in his role as arbitrator cover vacations, pen­ sions. penalty pay and other work­ ing rules. He will make rebommendations on the basis of .testi­ mony and briefs submitted by both sides and his findings will be bind­ ing. It was agreed that the pro­ visions of the Mobile pact would enter into the-arbitration picture with Meany having the right to accept, .jreject or alter them, or to apply any provisions of theC'West Coast MM&P contract. , Ih any event, the AFL-CIO president's findings will apply to all. When Meany got together with the mates and the AMMI to shape the issues which were to* go to arbitration, SIU of NA President Paul Hall and NMU President Joseph Curran^were present. As in last June's MEBA strike, the leadership on the operators' 'side was taken by US Lines which apparently was determined to square off with the mates regard­ less of thb consequences. The mates' return to work pend',ing the arbitration proceedings means only one other maritime union contract has yet to be com­ pleted. This covers various secur'ity-and seniority provisions under the SIU-A&G agreement, for which money matters were settled in August. . . ,' Allies Plan Formal Protest On Runaways ;. \|,. .fix•-'••' -r-''- '''••'•".• i^l-s ; ' .•,' )'r J V*!'" •*? 'X ''•» "-••• Page Elevem LOC TheTight Orcle Oh page two of this issue appears a case history of what happens when a" previously unsubsidized company tries to break into the tight circle of shipping operations who are currently subsidy recipients. In a sense, it reveals much of what is,presently wrong with the US maritime setup. It is obvious by now that the industry is undergoing major changes which will involve broadening the base of present subsidy operations whether the old-line subsidized companies like it or not. They are fighting what appears to be a last ditch stand for the "good old days? wh^n they could slice up the- subsidy melon among themselves and bar , the door to newcomers. Itds a measure, of the lack of realistic thinking among these companies that they attempt to justify an inequality in American-flag shipping which no longer can be. tolerated. The sooner they realize this fact and start pulling with the rest of the industry instead of butting it head-to-head, the better off the industry and the seamen who work in it will be. PHS Cutback? The continued cutback in Public Health Services is re-fleeted in the report that the service is considering the shut­ down of the Manhattan Beach hospital. If the closing takes ^lace, it will be another in a long series since the end of World War II. . No formal announcement has been made as yet but, in ^y case, the SIU will be keeping close tabs on the situation to -make sure the patients' interests are protected. Ukes SIU Is Winner 23-0 RIVER ROUGE—The SIU Great Lakes District won a unanimous 23-0 victory over Local 5000, Uni­ ted Steelworkers, last week in a National Labor Relations Board election for representation of the crewmembers employed by the newly-formed Steel Products Steamship Company. The company, whose main offices are in Marquette, Michigan, pur­ chased its first vessel, the steamer Venus, from Ore Steamship Com­ pany. The Steelworker's local inter­ vened in the election but .was un­ able to record one vote from the ship's crew. Survey Set On Cancer A survey of one million Amer­ icans to determine the relation­ ship between personal habits and cancer is being prepared by the American Cancer Society. Some 50,000 volunteer workers will go into the hqmes in an attempt to learn of any link between cancer and factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, occupation, health histo^ and smoking. The Society will not be primarily concerned with smoking inasmuch as its past sur­ vey, dealing exculsively with smok­ ing, has already established a link between heavy amoking and lung cancer in men, but it will tiy to determine the extent of the rela­ tionship in women. Questions ^ asked will deal with personal habits, consumption of alcoholic bevgrages, fried foods, tea, coffee and cola drinks," X-ray treatment, baldness, nervous ten­ sion, height, weight. and heredity. The isurvey also hopes to uncover clues to the nature of tuberculosis, heart attacks and other conditions. Government officials has been that as long as the ships are controlled by American capital, they are un-, der "effective US control." NY Activity High As 57 Dock NEW YORK—Shipping for this port, while not equaling last peri­ od's unusual high, continued to hold up very well. Rated men in the deck and engine departments should not find any difficulty in shipping out in short order as the registration lists for those depart­ ments are low for this port. A full crew was dispatched to the Middle East to the Wang Dis­ patcher last week. Bill Hall, assist­ ant secretary-treasurer, reported. The ship's articles expired as she had been out over a year and the old crew was being flown, back to the States. Headquarters wishes to compli­ ment the crew and delegates of another shuttle tanker, the" Cities Service Norfolk, for doing a top-; notch Job in bringing their vessel in clean for payoff recently. The ship had been shuttling back and forth to the Persian Gulf for 13 months and 17 days. It paid off in this port without one dispute for the patrolmen to settle. "This was a good crew and the delegates did a bang-up job," Hall said. There were .57 vessels in this port during the past period. Twen­ ty four of them paid off, 21 signed on and the rest were in-transits. Among the ships paying off dur­ ing the period were the Beatrice, Frances, EUzabeth, Suzanne (Bull); CS Norfolk (Cities Service); Aza­ lea City, Bienville, Fairland, Beauregard, Raphael Semmes, Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic); Seatrains Georgia, New York, Louisi­ ana, Savannah, Texas (Seatrain); Alcoa Polaris and Pegasus (Al­ coa); Andrew Jackson (Waterman); Steel Recorder, Steel Executive, Steel Navigator, Steel Voyager (Isthmian) and the Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers). Signing on were the Alcoa Po­ laris and Pegasus (Alcoa); Cities Service Norfolk (Cities Service); Bienville, Azalea City, Gateway City, Fairland, Beauregard, Ra­ phael Semmes (Pan-Atlantic); Steel Recorder, Steel Voyager, Steel Navigator (Isthmian); Ines, Suzanne (Bull); Northwestern Vic­ tory .(Victory "Carriers); Valley Forge (Peninsular Nav.) the Ibervijle, and Andrew Jackson (Water­ man); Valiant Explorer (Ocean Wind); Losmar (Calmar) and Seatrain Texas. ' ' FOR RU YOUR OFAR SEA CHEST •- '. 'l- • •^ • •• J �SEAPARtStS Paffv It Was Greek To Everybody But The Fish tPfG SEAFAREBS INDRYDOCK October IC. 1^ Applaiidg^ SIU Strike Assist To the Editor: We of the Glass Bottle Blow­ ers Association, AFL-Clb, have had the opportunity to call on SIU officials in New Orleans, and. have received tlie fullest cooperation and assistance la our strike at the Underwood Glass Co.,. Harahan. La. We wish to extend our heart­ felt appreciaition to th^se offi- knows. Adding another essen­ tial like . language education would make our list of achieve­ ments greater. Perhaps the LOG could get the ball rolling. William Calefato Laid up for five months by a nerve oondition, It. Nandkesh(Ed. note: prother Calefato's ITie old j^oolbpok adage war, ex-Suzanne, got his _ discharge from the Staten suggestion for assisting Sea­ about how patience and per- Island marine hospital last week. SIU oldtimer Dollah Ben farers in Uinguage study is a good one. While nothing as serverance usually pays off has also been discharged from there after'a long stay and a general ambitious' as a language proved Itself on the Alcoa Pennant check-up. school is. contemplated right for Seafarer Evangelos Kondour-' New arrivals at the NY drydock 'include Frank Maxet, ex-Valley now, the • LOG recognizes Sea­ akis. Forge, with an Infected knee; Lnciano Gheno, ex-Fairland,- with an farers' needs in this area, and is ^ arranging for .a regular In August, Kondourakia was arm condition; Eduardo S. Toro, column in forthcoming issues ex^coa Ranger,, over bladder leisurely fishing from the ship at on basic phrases and vocabu­ trouble, and Robert Anderson, Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico, tenalary for the 'major countries who's off the Robih Gray for treat­ ihg a line tied to the life-ring. Seafarers visit.) ment of a prostrate condition. Nick Every now and then he'd give the Gaylord, ex-Steel Executive, has line a little shake, until, finally checked in at Staten Island again Culinary Efforts for treatment of a kidney condition. something tore the line right out Baltimore reports good progress Highly Pcaised of his hand. It pulled the life-ring All letters to the editor for all around by Claude Brown, Ever­ from its resting place and Kon­ To the Editor: publication in the SEAFAR­ ett Hodges and t[:!liai1ea Johnson, dourakia really had to hustle for Saxon Ghezzo We, the officers and techni­ ERS LOG must be signed all drydocked at the local hospit^. a minute or two to keep the dough­ cal staff of this vessel, who dine by the toriter. Names will Brown, who sailed as deck engineer on .the Marore, came in for an nut from going over the side. in the officers' mess, wish to. be withheld Upon regueat. eye operation an<Lis progressing fine.- Tlie game goes for Hodges, excommend the galley staff of this' Line Went Slack oiler on Orion Clipper, who's being treated for yellow jaundice. The Huwannee' Steamship Company But it was all Jn vain, as the line docs apparently have Johnson's high blood pressure under control too. cials andv say thanks to your vessel, especially our steward parted and went slack. "This didn't He was AB on the' Irenestar. George £. Richardson, laid up by a leg entire organisation. Alberto Espeneda, and our 2nd: stop the Greek," reported William injury, is coining Dining around slowly. He was fireman on the Council Grove. cook and baker, Julie Minesis. Wi- W. Russum R. Cameron. He repaired the line, Salvei On the Galveston roster, the word's all good on Albert W. Saxon They have labored under Execntive Officer went through the same routine and John Spiearman. 'Saxon injured his back and hip in aTaO. aboard very adverse condiMbns in e again and then had to give up be­ ship, but should be out in about two weeks. Ditto on Spearman, who* t t t very small galley to produce^ cause the ship was sailing. underwent surgery for a kidney infection and expects to be discharged excellent meals. To add to their Language Study A month later, back at Central by the end of the month. work load we sailed short one; Aguirre, Kondourakia tried again, These and all brothers in the hospitals always appreciate mail and Called Essential messman and BR, whose duties and it was a different story. "After visits by their shipmates. Stop by" to see them and write when you can. To the Editor: also had to be performed. a half hour," Cameron said, "he HM toUowing iM Oi* lateit «vaUable list of me a. in the liospltalK It seems to me seamen are These men are a credit to let out a yell that made everybody handicapped when they can't your Union, and cannot be usPHS HosprrAi. who heard him rush br>ck aft to set USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MO. NOpFOLK. VA. speak the language of the praised too highly for their" what had happened. Harry Acofta Luther Milton Francis J. Boner country they are in, and lack work. • Balcer R. E. Morrison USPHS HOSPITAL "Meanwhile, he was heading Benjamin Raymond Boston an important social asset. Jesse Lee Painter SAN FTIANCISCO, CAUF. D. C. Yates amidship telling everyone about it. Wm. BrightweU G. E. Richardson Joseph V. Bissonett Santiago Martinez Miutcr It should be an easy thing to The funny part about it wasLthat Claude A. Brown Byron J. Ricketta Joseph B. Berger Joseph Neubauer Vincent Clpriano Harry B. Rigfin Michael J. Coffey Arthur P. Smith start some kind of a language nobody knew what had happened Stephen Dinkel (Ed. notes The above was also Vincent. J. Rlzzuto Joseidi R. Ebbole Arthur J. Scheving school —not anything on as signed by five other officers and: since, in the excitement, he forgot James Farreu Calvin Rome WiUiam J. Kramef Henry J. Sdireiner Glaze Richard Savior Hicfaal HichaUk serious a scale as the Union's six members of the technical where he was and was speaking Gorman Leslie Sigler Clarence Gardner USPHS HOSPITAL scholar^p program or all ^he staff aboard the vesseL) nothing but Greek. It wasn't until Daniel Gorman Joseph Snyder SEATTLE. WASH. ' Bobby Stalsworth Green other big benefits, but-some­ later that everyone learned Kon* Richard J. Cook P. St. Made Wm. J. Stephens 4* tf iit A. Han Jonas Hddt D. L. Slattery thing like the training classes dourakis had landed this big man­ EsUe Francis Sturgis Everett Hodges VA HOSPITAL Troy Thomas on seamanship and other sub­ 'Frisco Hospital Stanley Johns grove snapper," Cameron added. HOUSTON. TEXAS Clark L. Waldron Charlie Johnson jects. R. J. Arsenault J. S. Harinanson In the process, the lucky angler Avis E. Meadows Clyde B. Want Norman Mendelson Paul V. Ward VA HOSPITAL ' Everybody wouldn't respond, Gets Top Rating set a record on the ship. His fish SAILORS SNUG HARBOR NIW YCHtK. NY of course, but I'll bet my hat To the Editor: weighed in clean at 9 pounds^ 121^ STATEN ISLAND. NY E. T. Cunningham , I have just finished a fourOscar J. Adams Thomas Isaksea BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL there are hundreds oTSeafarers ounces. Victor B. Cooper BALTIHOSE, 5H>. imd-one half-month stint as a who would be^ glad to have a USPHS HOSPITAL Simon Eftlme FT. WORTH. TEXAS VA HOSPITAL chance to leam another lan­ patient at the marine hospital J. R. Alsobrook John C. Palmer . RUTLAND, MASS. guage. Many of Gie foreign-born here In San Francisco. I'd like L. Anderson Harold J. Pancost Daniel Fttzpatrlck . B. F. Deibler Edourdo Plscopo seamen in the Union — who to express my thanks to the VA HOSPITAL H. LedweU Jr. Paul W. Seldenberg KECOU6HTAN. VA. would afeo like to improve theljc doctors and staff there for the Woodrow Meyers Joseph GUI EngUsh — would be indispen­ most excellent treatment that 1 - USPHS HOSPITAL VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. , BOSTON. MASS. received. Everyone didvall they sable as teachers and guides. Lk J. Campbell Raymond L. Perry Thomas W. KilUon T. E. Lanphear I talked this afternoon with a possibly could .to help me in USPHS HOSPITAL VA HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS BUTLER. PA. shipmate on the Wacosta about 'every way. Charles E. CoUlns Albert W. Saxon James F. Markel I've sat in on an awful lot having some kind of a language Robert McCuUoch John Spearman USPHS HOSPITAL George H. Noles of the coffeetime sessions and' MEMPHIS. TENN. program in the Union and he USPHS HOSPITAL BiBy RusseU said it was almost a necessity listened to the gripes about the TiEW ORLEANS. LA. USPHS HOSPITAL . Henry P. Learey ' Herbert AUman STATEN ISLAND, NY for the kind of work we do. Public Health Service. But 1 do Leo Lang John Bigwood C. Aguin B. Keenum . Such things may have to be know that I couldn't have re­ William Marjenhofl R. Anderson Claude Blanks Frank Mazct Alexander Martin Richard Bowman acted on by the membership, ceived any better treatment at Robert W. Banner:7. MicUek Jack Mays Tim Brown J. Moro A. CastUlo so the LOG is the place to first the most expensive private hos­ John Mills Jr. Cloise Coats F. Regan M. C^doha William Morse WUliam Crawley introduce them. Then the mem­ pital John Robertf W. Conner William E. Nelson Aaron R. Dickey Carl Ernest P. RusseU The moral is: "Stay well, but bership can decide; Dominic J. Newell John G. Dooley Jessie Shonts L. Fowler Naturally not all Seafarers if ypu get sick, head for San Michad Pardur Ray A. Fauber Nick Gaylord C. Siaran Henry Foy Earl H. C. Poe Jose P. Sousa F. Fnlford could become linguists but they Francisco. They'll do their best Monroe C. Gaddy * Edward L. Poe Exequiel Tlong R. GeUing could learn enough about a and that is good." Winford Powell, Chadboume Gait Luciano Ghezzo E. S. Toro WiUiam B. Gillian Henry Robinson Teofila Torres Luis E. GuUerez language to get along. For ex­ Neil Lambert Simon Glove James' H. Shearer S. TrzcInsM P. Hierro ample, I mailed some parcels Marlon J. Goold Thomas L. Teears Ramon Varela L. Johnston ~ $ t ic> Wayne F. Harris Gerald L. Tharxton Shipmates peer into galley Roland E. Wilcox E. Lessor in France and couldn't count out John J. Harrison Joseph Wohlets Patrick Thompson G. Littlewood the change requested. Since I Seeks ID Card where Evangelos Kondourakis Alvin C. Headricks James Ward . N, Wood . R. McCannon John Hrolenok George WlUismssn J, Kasisian do know some French words, For SIU Wlves^^ poses with big fellow caught gt James Hudson USPHS HOSPITAL George Williams along with some German, Central Aguirre, PR. Photo Henry A. Janicke MANHATTAN BEAGH, NY ~ Cleophas Wright Wooldridge King Lewis R. Akins CUude Jessup Dutch imd Italian, I understood To the Editor: Charles E. Wynn by W. R. Cameron. Edward Xnapp Manuel Antonang Woodrow JbhaaoB As an SIU member's wife, I'd what the clerk said. Eladio Axis Lududg KrlBtlanara The eiraence of it, In French, like to offer a suggestion. Since Fortunate Bacomo Thomas R. Lehay •eaeeeeeeea • •••••••••eeeeeeeeeaaaeaei. Kenneth Lewie Joseph J. Bass was: "The -dummy can't even we seamen's wives at one time Warren J. Mclntyrt Melvln W. Bass Edifop, count bur money yet the Ameri­ or another have' to visit the SIU Matthew Bruno Herbert C. HCIMM Jens Madsen James F. Clarke SEAFARERS LOG, cans think they are so superior." hall or health center for advice Leo Mannaugh Juan Deno^a Before I bought the Lingua- jor help while our husbands are Albert HartlneRt John J. DriscoU 675 Fourfh Ave., *' Frledof O. Fondlla John J. NoU phone course for Dutch (we run away at sea, we often have some J. S. (FByme OdU L. Glhba Brooklyn 32. NY into Holland also), I was hunt- ' difficulty establishing our iden­ Joseph M. GUtod W. P. ODea C. Oslnskl E. Gtn-aiflck Ing around for some informa- tification. I would like to receive the SEAFARERS tOG-^ Bart Winston E. Retniy Wade B. HamU Perhaps some kind of card ion on the pronunciation of G- E. Shumaker Talb Hassan please put niy name on your mailing list. & Clarence Hawkins Henry E. Smith Dutch words. I finally found one identifying each man's depend­ Hernahdes Aimer 8. Vlckere {Print Information) Frank valuable little book for any ents could be issued. It would : Pen P. Wing Donald Hewson, sincere student of European simplify these matters, assure , AntotUo Infante . Royea Yarhorengh hJ^kK^E .••••••••• J^« •••••• languages, which Is called accuracy, and also be a time-, • ••••# # # e e • 'iLyall's Languages of Europe." saver for. all concerned. STREET ADDRESS >#•••• It offers a generous vocabulary • In the Dressihaker's Union, : for each language and a'guide we are provided with a medical CITY:. ..A:.....:......: ZONE..;... STATE .:... on bow to the time, order card and a'Blue Cross card that Tw AVOID DOfLJCATION; If ysu ar* en old subicriber end heve • sKairae meals, ssk directions and such identifies, us at all times. Why of address, p|ea>e give your former address below: not have 'something of the same things. We've got the best of ;eve^-' kind for SIU seamen's wives? ^ AlIDRESl thing In the SIU, as evf^bbe CITY ....... ZONE. Letters To The Editor i -t t': -> • si/Sg':: •»: L-ka'-i- •" TdHt eteoeeeeMeepeeeoeenoeeoeeeeeoeeeei t-' '• 'n i::' -..S the liag f iee«Mee«|M«e«< leseeeeee/apoeeoeeeeoeoeeefaseeeoeseove s«ee«i vsfiif �W?''- Oetober 10, 1958 ALCOA PIOMim (Alcoa), Sapt. 1— Cholrman, L. Mooro; Socty., V. Hall, will take bunkera at t;ueta. and get draw. One member lnJured4-removed at Galveiton by CG—hdqtra notifled. Return cupa and glaicea to pantry. Two cacea of better brand of coffee to , be put out thla trip. Return all booka ' to library after reading. 7 • •lATRAIN GffORGfA (Soatraln), •opt. 14—Chairman, S. Charlea; Secty., A. Lambert. Feeding beef partially ' aettled—ateward dept. cooperating 100 percent. Storea of inferior quality put on board. Letter aent to hdqtra. requeating atorea be aent arrival day ao ateward can check aame. Safety meetInga to be held. Ship'a fund $37.58. •7 donated by poker piayera. Reporta accepted. Return cota after uae. Beef . about ch. mate—wanta to cut ot and la againat penalty hra.—too much auper- SEAFARERS puted ot—to bo referred to patrolman. Voluntary contributlona made for library. Waahing mactiine damaging clothea—needa repalra or to be re­ placed. Ovena not working properly. Need new library! more freab milk before aailing. Cupa and giaaaea to be returned to pantry. NORTHWESTBRN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriera), Sept. <—Chairman, H. DuCloux; Secretary, N. DuBola. Re­ palra to be completed thia trip. New delegate elected. Ship'a fund S7.84. Hang clothea properly in fidley to avoid falling in engine room. Vote of thanka to ail deiegatea. OREMAR (Marvan), Sept. 13—Chair­ man, G. Browni- Secretary, R. Hampaon. One man mlaaed ahip. Oiler hoapitaiized. GATEWAY CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Sept. 19—Chairman, G. Grahno! Sec­ retary, L. Sheehan. Payoff probably Thura. 9/18. Need new waahing ma­ chine. FUrchaae new cooler for crew. Ship'a fund S3.13. Some diaputed ot. Patrolman to adviae membership re: new wagea and contract benefita. Union to get together with company officialrre: life raft aft. Station billa to be painted. STEEL EXECUTIVE (lithmlan), Sept. 1—Chairman, G. Plnkleai Sec­ retary, A. Brodle. Some ot diaputed. Food not up to par. Locks missing £rom orepeak. Excessive cupa used thia voyage. ^ vlalon over day men—will take up with patrolman. Milk to be aerved threft timea k day. Need mora milk. Remove clothes from lldley when dry. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), July 27 —Chairman, B. Folse; Secretary, J. Hunt. Life lacketa to be returned to foo'ala after boat drills. Garbage to bo dumped In chute. One brother .paaaed away. Some disputed OT. Reque^ meeting with patrolman in Mo­ bile. Motion to remove toasters from light circuits. To ask headquarters why class B man beat others out for Job in NO. MAS8MAR (Calmar), Sept. SO— Chairman, R. MItchelli Socrotary, A. DoPoroat. Some diaputed ot. Request Wilmington agent at shipboard meet­ ing. Beef about captain—attitude to­ ward ateward dept. Repair lists to bo made up. Carpenter requests elariflcation re: ot painting. DiacuaMon about extra services for cap­ tain. Steward wanta replacement at Long Beach. JOHN B. KULUKUNDIS (Carsa Tankahip), Aug. 17—Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, E. Sceley. New delegate elected. Beef on American currency in foreign ports. Need paint Job for all foc'sles: laundry, showers and bathrooms completed: patrolman to decide delayed aailing. Repair list! to be made out. Cooperation urged. Some disputed ot. Return food to ice box. Keep laundry, recre­ ation and messrooma clean. ROBIN KIRK (Robin), July 9i7— Chairman, , A. Page; Secretary, J. DIetsch. Water contains salt—con­ dition corrected'. Ship's fund S11.15. No dodger on bow for three trips. Report accepted. New delegate elect-. ad. cooperation urged in use of waahing machine. Dispose of coffee grinds in garbage can. Sapt. 31—Chairman, A. Orao; Sacratary, J. DIatrlck. Water rusty; waavela in food. Ship's fund Sll.lS. Few hours disputed ot. Delayed sail­ ing. Poor LOG aei^ce. Need mora variety in menus. Request coke maehlna be kept aboard. Vote of thanks to delegate. Refer requisitions to patrolman. ROBIN GRAY (Robin), Sapt. 31— Chairman, B. Nuckals; Secretary, M. Pllosa. New treasurer elected. Ship's fund S.88. Various topics discussed for betterment of ship'a crew. ' BRADFORD ISLAND- (Cities Serv­ ice), Sept. 31—Chairman, N. KIrl; Sec­ retary, A. Wile. Ship may go to shipyard. Discuss new wages at pay­ off. Motion to write letter to negoti­ ating conuqittee re: pay raise on Cities Service ships. 'ALCOA CORSAIR' (Alcoa), Sept. 31 —Chairman, A. McCloskayi Secretary, M. Phelps. AU beefs settled. Thanks to crew for good cooperation. Few minor liaefs. Report accepted. New delegate elected. To see patrolman about air conditioning. To see stew­ ard to obtain some dark curtains for messroom when showing movies. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Sept. f —Chairman, N. Beck; Secretary, L. Pleraon. Few hoUTs disputed ot. One man missed ship. Request slop chest to he put on board. Beef about messman notTiaving coffee pots ready for morning coffee time. BEATRICE (Bull), Sept. 17—Chair­ men, S. FotI; Secretary, P. Dunphy. Letter aent to headquarters re: retro­ active pa'y. Contract It security clause diacussed. Motion that'15-day and 10day shipping rule clause be changed to 30 daya. Request patrolman inform members about Union business at payoff. IRB^ESTAR (Triton), Aug. 34— Chairman, C. Jennette; Secretary, H. Hutchlna. Need new waahing ma­ chine! new galley range. New dele­ gate elected. Reduce noise in alley­ ways; keep radios tuned low; sougee foc'sles. Repair list to be made up. Sept. 14—Chairman, T. Jones; Sec­ retary, H. Hutchlna. Having - trouble with waahing machine and range. Rep«|y ,ll4t mailed...to hq. Some dis- RCBIN 600DPELLOW (Rabin), Sept. 15—Chairman, H. Nalaon; Secretary, B. Landes. Draws in Madagascaa must be in francs. One hour disputed ot. Request ample stores. New delegate elected: vote of thank* to predecefsor for Job well done. Request improve­ ment in quality and cooking of food. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Sapt. 9—Chairman, S. Rivera; Seeretayy, J. Denals. Few beefs—will try to straighten out before arrival. Ship'a fund Sie.36—telegram to advise Union of brotBer hospitalized in Arabia; Few hours ot diaputed. Safety meet­ ing held on fire-detecting apparatus.Request new dishes and glasses. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Sept. 7 — Chairman, A. Arnold; Secretary, S. Doyle. No beats. Suggest all cups, dishes, glasses. It cota be returned to proper places when not in use. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for service well done. SEATRAIH NY (Seatrain), Sept. 30 —Chairman, J. Cole; Secretary, V. Whitney. Everything running smooth­ ly. One man missed ahip. New dele­ gate elected—vote of thanks to retir­ ing delegate for Job well done. Keep mesahall clean. Request, air-condi­ tioner be taken care of once a week. COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. 14—Chairman, J, Goude; Sec­ retary, R. Muaselwhita. One man missed ship in Aden. Request more cigarettes in Casablanca—try to get American money. Ship's fund S9.20. Some diaputed ot. Keep water foun­ tain clean. Steward dept. to put out bigger night lunch. Complaint on launch service. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Sept. 14 —Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, C. Crabtree. All delegates and key men to attend safety meeting. Anyone with locker to be painted nnd hasn't repair list, is to pack aU gear and put in hospital, thereby letting shore gang get access to locker. Two hours dis­ puted ot. Everything smooth; no beefs. Request wider variety of dry " cereals. Return cups to pantry. Prop­ er attire required in messroom. Sug­ gest sufficient coffee and cream at night. Vote of thanks to crew messman for Joh well done. SHINNECOCK BAY (VcrHas), Aug. 33—Chairman, J. Bates; Secretary; L. Parller. No beefs. Slop sink to be squared away. Laundry to be cleaned by dept. Proper attire to he worn in messroom. All repairs to be turned in. Request foc'sle keys be located. Messroom to be straightened up after each watch. New delegate-and treas­ urer elected. One minute silence for departed brothers. Vote of thanks to steward dept..for excellent food. Com­ plaint about insufficient American money aboaird ship. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Sept. 13— Chairman, H. Mobley; Secretary, R. Stern. Food not up to par. Ship's fund S134.01. No beefs. Request new mattresses or have old ones steamed. Metal chairs for messroom needed. Complaint on bad fresh stores. Sept. S—Chairman,' B. Yancy; Sec­ retary, H. Burgaster. Chief cook con­ demned fish, and complained about meat disappearing, also vegetables were bad. ARMONK (New England Ind.), Aug. 34—Chairman, N. Matthey; Secretary, J. MIchaux. Captain w?.nts repair list made up weekly. Few hours ot dis­ puted. -Report accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Laundry space to be cleaned. Keep washing machine clean. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), Sept. 14—Chairman, R. Sully; Secretary, L. Hagmann. Two men missed ahip. Re­ pair list submitted. Some repairs made. Locker situation to be taken up with ptl. IVhen dogging port­ holes, windscoops to be removed. Crew urged to see delegates for any beefs. Retuim cups to pantry. Report' accepted. See steward about steak knives. No LOGS or reports received. BEAUREGARD (Fan-Atlantic), Sept. 31—Chairman, O. Rhodes. Secretary, C. West. No beefs. Ship'a fund 814.89. Some disputed at. Request doors clbsed between decks ao engine rooni heat win not go in ateward dept. .sleepi]^ .quarters. LOG Fate Tlilrteea Skipper's A Hard Man To Please Veteran seamen still recall the evils of the old two-pot feeding system, when topside got the cream and the rest of the crew got the slops at every mealtime. Two-pot feeding went out the window with the growth of strong unions in the maritime industry. ^ ; • Today, there's one menu for 'Sea-Spray' -By Seafarer 'Red' Fink all hands and everybody from the skipper on down eats the same. At the same time, this has meant better service, preparation and more varieties of food all around. Notorious for many years as "bad feeders," under the SIlT even the Calmar ships are toprated feeders today. The changeover hasn't been easy for some, however. As ship's dele­ gate Robert R. Mitchell delicately puts it: "The steward department here on the Massmar is having some trouble with the captain at this time." Says Crew Eats Better The trouble? The skipper claims there's a two-pot system on the ship and that the crew is getting the benefit of the better pot. He makes this claim, Mitchell notes, despite the fact that the BR has standing orders to bring fresh ice and water to the captain's room twice daUy, a bowl of fresh fruit every evening and chilled fruit juice every afternoon between 4 and 6 PM. In addition, the captain Is noted for sending the saloon "I don't care what movie you saw. GET 'EM OFF MT S&IP!" messman to the galley at mealtime to seek various items that are not even on the menu. Indeed, says Mitchell, if anybody LOG-A-RHYTHM: has^-a beef about a two-pot system. It's the rest of the crew. "We feel that any additional services pro­ vided for the captain should be available for all hands. We do -BrW. Willdridce, SS Bents Fort. know the steward has leaned over Whose job Is to keep up steam. The top man is the cdptain, backwards trying to attend to the And keep a sharp watch always The leader of the gang; skipper's petty complaints and stop —No chance to sit arid dream. Out at sea his voord Is Uw, the harassment." He runs the whole shebang. Needless to say, in spite of the Three wipers end the engine list. \ They keep the whole works clean. skipper's beefs, the galley gang has Under him there are the mates. A black gang needs good wipers earned numerous compliments on From chief on down the line. the food this voyage. SIU officials Some let the bosun work the crew, To keep things running keen,. hope to have the situatioh Ironed Others just hardtime. The steward's gang is vital. out by the time the ship is back in It makes its livelihood, Another gent who's on his own Baltimore. Catering to the entire crew. But carries quite a load. When it must have its food. Is "Sparks" the radio officer. Who gets the word in 'code. Under the steward is a man The engineers run things below. No one can overlook. The mainstay of the galley. As part of the black gang team; Is known as the chief cook. They get us where we're going By keeT^ng up power and steam. The baker makes the bread 'n rolls, The reg'lar crew is split three ways', A valuable man is he; Each has a job to do. . There's deek and engine personnel. He takes care of a sweet-tooth, And the steward's department, With cakes and fine pastry. too. The 3d cook has a specialty Of fresh vegetables and cans. The bosun is head man on deck. And when each meal is over. Twelve men make up his crew; He takes his orders from the mote. He washes pots and pans. And sees they're carried thru. A saloon messman is next in line, He's always clean and neat. Six able-bodied seamen For serving all the officers Are those who steer the ship. Except when they're not on the When they sit down to eat. wheel. The crew has its own messman, And then they paint and chip. He's got a big job, too; Three ordinary seamen follow He's never finished with his work Until the meal is through. them. They stand •dhe bow lookout; Unique distinction fell to vetThe pantryman is also there. And report their findings to the Cleaning dishes for the men; eron SIU electrician Homer bridge Starling (right) who celebrated He keeps things looking spic 'n If anything's about. span. two birthdays this year on 'Tftree maintenance men complete Until we eat again. Sept. 10. Starling's 50th the deck. birthday came as the Wild A bedroom steward is the last Their jobs they never shirk; His rate has some misled. Ranger was crossing the Date­ As they go on from 8 tb 5, He keeps the topside room clean. line homeward-bound from Giving a good day's work. And makes up officers' beds. the Far East. He wound up In turn there is the black gang, Well now my work is over. with only one cake, however, These meti work down below. with baker Henry Harris do­ It's the hour to go to town. Checking gauges, temps and pres­ I hadn't a thing to do 'til now. ing^ the honors. Photo by sures, So I wrote our crew list down. chief cook C. E. Martin. To keep the ship on the go. Tanker Personnel 7 '.J! 7^ • ••-4; Double Whamniy The, chief pumpman works the cargo. The' second pives him a hand; And when the tanks are empty. He's the engine maintenance man. We come now to three oilers. Who keep the engine from getting hot. As sometimes ttie chief will call • down And ask for another knot. firemen, Stay Put For Jobless Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their maiUng addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offices that Uiey had moved and ..changed their maiUng address. An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing oonsiderable hardship to the men involved. •I » srw « ' •I « • B' i ••'A I'l 1 �,. 7Far* Fenrteea l« SEAFARERS Mixed M On The Jlohn B. f/- tv-':-'.- V Vacation Rollef Rule Proposed To the Editert I fead with a great dear of amusement the letfer written by a brother (LOG, Aug. 29, 1958) proposing a 360-day shipping rule which, he ^ilaimed; would provide more Jobs for our mem­ bers. This brother's suggestion, if adopted, would destroy our in­ herent rights as Americans and would be against one of the Keady for anything (nobody Icnowi {ust whot), Chorli* Conner ' fhows form that's earned him nick­ name "Killer" on the John B. Kuloicundis. He didn't soy ha was ready for a tide bout just yet. J. -W. Parker sent in the picture. On the lighter side, steward George Alvarb plays "Pied Piper" Vith the local k1ds in Greece and caems to be having a better timb^ ot it than the youngsters. The steward's photo waS taken by Yernon Harris. I'- :-IV LOG letters To The Editor All tetters to the editor for publication in the SBAFARERS LOG must be signed by the icrtter. Names will be withheld- upon request.. •>, • <K,- SlU, A&G District sur BALmiOBE 121s B. Baltlmoi* St. HONOLULU... .81 South Earl Sheppafd. Asent KAstem 7-4900 311 8W Clay St. BOSTON 378 Stat* St. PORTLAND CApltal 24336 James Sbeehan. Agent Riclunond 2-0140 HOUSTON. 4203 Canal St. RlCHMONO.*Calif.,..510 Macdonahl Ave. Robert Matthews. Agent — BBacon 3-0923 Capital 3-4089; 24080 SAN FRANasCO ..,430 Harrison St. LAKE CHABLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 SEATTLE . ' Main 0200 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. WXLMXNGTONe.geo^Ie.SOS M&rtn* Ave. Louis Neira, .'Agent FRanklin 7-3564 ' Termina] 4-3U1 S7S 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn SIOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. NEW YORK HYacintb S816S CaJ Tanner. Agent . HEmlock 21754 WOROAN CITY 912 Front St. Great Lakes Disfricr Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 NEW ORLEANS 533 BienviUe St. ALPENA ' ......1215 N. Second Ave. Lindse.v WilUams, Agent Tulane 8626 Phone: 713-J NEW YORK 075 4tb Ave., Brooklyn BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. HYacintb 9-6600 Phone: Cleveland 7391 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. 1410 W. 39 St. J. Bullock, Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 CLEVEL.AND MAln 1-0147 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. RIVER ROUGE ..10225 W. Jefferson Ave. S Gardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 River Rouge 18. Mich. PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo VInewood 3-4741 Sal Colls. Agent Phone 25996 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. , , Phone: Randt vb 2-4110 Marty BreithofL Agent Dou^as 25475 3261 E. 92nd St. SAVANNAH ...2 Abercom St. SOUTH CHICAGO Phone: Essex 5-2410 E B. McAuley, Agent . Adams 21728 SE.ATTLE . 2505 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agfent Main 3-4334 Canadian Distritt TA.\1PA 18021811 N. FrahkUn St. ....12814 HoUia St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 21323 HALIFAK. N.S Phone 3-8811 WILMINGTON. Cam ... 605 Marine Ave. 834 SL James St. West Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 MONTREAL PLateau 8161 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. FORT WILLIAM ...408 Simpson St. SECRETARY-TREAStraER Ontario Phone: 23231 Paul HaU PORT COLBORNS 103 Durham St ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS Obtario Phone: 5581 J. Algina. Deck W. HaU, Joint TORONTO. Ontario.......372 nng St. E. C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint EUpire 4-5718 E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplam Joint VICTORIA. BC......81714 Cormorant St BMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC.. 298min St. Paciilc 3468 SYDNEY. NS......... . .. 304 Charlotte St. m '• HMowt. BAGOTVILLE. Quebec.......l.loBgln^ PhooGt 545 82 St. Davids St CAnal 7-3203 QUEBEC 44 Ssnlt-aa-MatMot Quebee Phone: 21568 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WDIlam St THOROLD. Ontario basic alms ©f the trade union movement in America. Such "job security" Is needless, as the present state of SlU shipping Indicates. First, as every oldtlmer In this Union knows, we are still shipping a large number of class B men and even class C men in some ports. Does this indi­ cate a shortage of jobs? Second, this brother seems to me to be the type who wants to make only one or two, trips and then get off. Well, that's okay with me. I'm for his having (hat right. Lsurely would be against any Union or Government rule which would deprive any broth­ er of the right to get off his ship, if he desires, after one or two trips. By the ^me token, our Union Aould continue to hold Invloiate the right of-every member to stay on his job as long as he desirnj, provided he does not violate any part of the Union contract. I have talked to quite a few homesteaders, especially those who are on the passenger ships, and I cdtild find no l^ult with their fidelity to the Union nor their knowledge of what is go­ ing on. On the contrary, they seem to be more Union-minded and more of a credit to the Un­ ion by doing a good job. which the Union has assigned them to do, and by discharging their ob-' ligations to the SIU. On ships where there are one or more so-called homesteaders, conditions are invariably as good or better than..elsewhere, and our Union patrolmen, I'm sure, can attest to this last statement. "• In one respect, I do agree with this brother that our mem­ bers should take their vacation when it comes up, but this should be a vacation in the true sense of the word. Vacations were one of the first conditions fought for by the trade union Oetober J|«. Itn movement and surely by now SF Elks Lodgm every major union has provi­ sions for them in-its contracts. Draws Thanks However, the vacation this To the Editorr brother suggests is not the same The memltors of the SIU who as that which prevails for other are in the' TB ward of the union groups. In such cases, when members take vacattous,^ United States Public Health they are relieved from their Service hospital in San Fran­ duties for a definite period of cisco wish to express their time, knowing that after they'vb heartfelt thanks and apprecia­ had their fun and spent their tion to the Elks Lodge No. 3, money, they have the same job BPOE, for the donation of a tetevlsion set for their ward. to go back to. Special thanks should go to The vacation suggested by Frank J. Courtney, chairman of this brother means that a man the special services, committee would be out of work indefi­ of the Elks, for making the nitely, not knowing when he arrangements. This kindness Is will ship out again. In most deeply appreciated by all of us cases, he has to ship at a lower here. rating when bis finances do not Micheal J. Coffey allow him to wait out a job sim­ ilar to what he had. I believe that kind of arrangement is un­ Seiaffarei^F : v fair, as we then penalize a man v who takes a vacatigh-by putting Is Daddy Now him in a position where he has To thq Editor: f to take a lower-rated job to Former sdiipmates of Richard catch up with his vacation ex­ H. MpDanieis may be Interested pends. to learn that Richard became a j Most of the so-called home­ father on Monday, September steaders are willing and want to 22. The chUd' is a boy named take vacations, even twice a Bruce. year like deck and engine qfftAil are doing very nicely, iiicers, if they are assured of their .TCiuding the new baby's father. old Jobs back. I think our U^- Richard, is now stationed at Fort ion should give this serious con­ Bliss, El Paso, Texas. . sideration and should ^explore Mrs. T. McDaniel the possibility of giving our tt. $ 'members a real vacation free from worry about the next job. Baby Benefit ' Then, when they ^0 Take one, they can enjoy it like other Makes Bis Hit To the Editor: > workers do.' We can accompiish this by Just a few words to' tKawir modifying our shipping rules to everyone for/the benefits that make it possible for those who were sent for the birth of my are, on vacation to go back to son on May 9, 1958; their former Jobs if they wish I am very proud to belong to to. Then we can truly say we such a wonderful union as tha really have had a vacation. What SIU, that'does everything-[H>Sever rule we adopt, let us not siblo to help its members and take away the rights we inherit­ their families. I have been a ed-firom the founders of bur member for many years, ever American trade jinlon move­ since 1947. I always have and ment, and that is job security. always will continue' to keep up John E. Weils the rules and regulations of tha (Ed. note: The letter referred Union. to by Brother Wells proposed a Enclosed is a-i>ictuFe of my rule limiting employment on family at home in San Francisco. otie ship to 360 days.) Nick EfthnloB •/ /.SSI Newcomer Johnny Efrimloo draws admiring glances from happy parents, Seafarer and Mrs. Nick Eftimiou, at their. San i^rancisco home. Johnny was bom May 9. vl Bariy f.'' "-'WO ^ r' | • •• -V,/ '' ' v' •> 7-:•'?V ^ v I �10. 1958 SEAFARERS SUZAMNI (Bull), Mpt. S»-ClMlr. man, B. Benafont; facraify, R. Bacan. Report accepted. Obtain taovUil csrde next trip. Need Isresr eoSss pota. ELIZABETH (Bull), Sept. tl—Chair, man, J. CNalll; Sacratary, W. Jahacly. Licensed; crews working on deck—^to ba referred to patrolman. Vote af thanks to steward dept. Foul weather locker. to be placed outside on pas­ sageway. Keep noise down In passage­ ways. laectric heater to ba installed in cook's foc'sle. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Sept. S—Chairman, J. Fitxpatrlek; Secre­ tary, I. Lleno.:^ Some disputed ot. Ship's fund S38. One man logged twice this trip. New treasurer elects. Everyone to be sober at payoff. Beefs to be taken up with patrolman before payoff. Repairs to be made and SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Sept. 24—Chairman, W. McBride; Sec­ retary, N. Remley. One man missed Aip in Texas City. Ship's ^nd S28.79. Some disputed ot. No beefs. Discus­ sion of letter from Treasury Dept. re: Income tax on monies received from coke machine. Request direct deliv­ ery from dairy to-insure freshness of milk. SEATRAIl/ SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Sept. 23—Chairman, R. Douglas; Sec­ retary, R. Elford. No beefs. More fresh buttermilk and fruits requested. Ice cream not cold enough—toO soft. Separate freezer for ice cream to be put on repair Ust. Request more SANTDRE (Marvsn Steamship), Sept. Sept. 22—Chairman, F. Jeffords; Sec­ retary, F. Bane. Vessel to pay off under new wage scale. Eveiythlng running smoothly: no major beefs. SUp's fund S32. New'delegate elected. Cooperation asked of members to keep ship in SIU style. Vote of thanks given to steward dept. for ex­ cellent variety of menus. Suggest all' members be present to clear ship and speed' up pay off. RAPHAEL" SEMMRS (Pan-Atlsntlc), Sept. 22 —ChalrmSn, B. Varn, Jr.; Secretary, C. Henning. One man missed Aip in New Orleans. Every­ thing running smoothly: no beefs. S3.2!) in ship's ^uRd. tsss noise around gangway at night in port and aft in crew quarters. ElectricUn to fix TV set. Vote of thanks to Radio Operator for getting MTD news every Sunday. Vote of thanks to Steward Dept.-for good food and service. WILD RANDER (Waterman), S*pt. 13—Chairman, C. Martini Secretary; H. Starling. Delayed sailing, disputed ot, and super phospate as penalty cargo to be brought to attention of patrolman. One man missed ship in Pusan due to no launch service. One man logged to be protested. Suggest: • :-X: *" I'-'V. •* Paf« fifteea Signing For His Benefit MP be ftuattataR and M mam pay •S imtU patnlmwa Bnda oBt iriwtW •apar pho«Iuta ia paaaltp aaiioA BBNTf PORT (CItlas larvica), fapt. n—Chairman, R; Ray) Sacratary,. A. H. Harbart. Oelejiata and ch. cook missed ship in'New Orleans. 7 hours disputed at. 1 FWT misdns. laaTins LC. New delegate elected. ALCOA PILORIM (Alcaa), Auf. M— Chairman, J. Rablnsoni Sacratary, W. Massanaar. Ship's fund S38. Reports accepted. Check milk, cigarettes and fresh vegetables before leaving HawaiL See patrolman about cash or travelers' checks In KaradiL Ship to be fumigated: fore and aft bunks ba put in 4-S deck foc'sleg New dale>gate elected. Request more green egetables on menu. Beef about ftresh salads—request onions, celery etc. for nlte lunch. Potatoes not well done. ATLAS (World Tankship), Sa^. 11 —Chairman. J. Piceu) Sacratary, V. Stankiewlcz. Soma disputed ot. New delegate elected. Remove clothes from washing machine after they are washed. Washing machine to be checked. washing machine to be repaired be­ fore sign on. Medicine chest to be checked — purchase medicines. Ail water tanks to be Inspected by Board of Health. Ship to be fumigated when in drydopk. Obtain more clean­ ing gear for all depts. LOG KATHRYN (Bull), Aug. S—Chair­ man, O. Fargo; Secretary, F. Nakllckl. Few hours ot oh delayed sailing and port time questioned. Report accept­ ed. Keep balhrooms clean. Steward to get more stores In France. Sept. M—Chairman, A. Biolnsson) Secretary," F. Nakllckl. Delegates not cooperating—too much running top­ side. One man fouled up. Motion to hold meeting once a month. Meeting may be called by consulting delegate. Observe quiet in passageways and messhalls. No LOGs received In two months. OCEANSTAR (Triton), Sept. 21— Chairman, W. Compton; Secretary, J. Breen. "O&e man missed dilp in Bait. Crew warned to stay sober at payoff. Ship's fund S17.60. Few hours dis­ puted ot. Need new refrigerator. Ship to be fumigated. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good Job. Do not place. glasses in sink. Bulkhead doors need repairing. Put clgarettea in ash trays. SEASTAR (Triton), Sept. 21—Chair­ man, M. Bugawan; Secretary, P. Meth. One man hospitalized. Galley to be sougeed. One man logged—to be re­ ported to patrolman. Two men get­ ting off. Motion that 12 yrs. seatime, regardless of age or dlsabiUty, be the sole requirement necessary for mem­ ber to qualify for pension. Motion defeated. Vote of thanks to steward, engine and deck gang. Take better care ot. washing madilne. Need new agitator for machine. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Aug. 14—Chairman, none; Secretary, H. Franklin. One man mlssed"-shlp— steward dept. short. OT sheets messy ^no long carriage typewriter on board. Repair lists to be made up. Some disputed ot. Request 3 copies of ot sheets—copy for each man. Re­ port accepted. TV to be repaired. Need more milk. Request Canadian bacon—will try to obtain same. Broth­ er explained use of deep fryer. Sept. 2S—Chairman, L. Hall: Secre­ tary, T. Moera. Suggestion to obtain longer wind chutes. Received notice from- Internal Revenue Dept. re: coke machine taxes. Some disputed ot. Food not up to par. Request to store ship on day of arrivaL Food being served raw, burnt, etc. Menue to be made up without changes during day. Have canned fruit chilled before serv­ ing. Majority of crew dlsatlsacd with -feeding program. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Sept. 25 —Chairman, F. Rowetl; Secretary, L. Pierson. Slop chest to be paid be­ tween Mobile &• NO. Somp disputed ot. Eng. to order new washing ma­ chine. Fans need cleaning. Sail under protest . If they secure a deck cargo like this again. Vote of thanks to steward dept. 'r'-' v ym fOOP A^^t> ^iCeSATOJKOvJAi Tbir following Ust of Seafarerg have money duo fbem from the Alcoa Steamship Company. Write to 17 Battery Place, New York 4, or call at buUding 152-153 at the foot of^Marsh St, Southside, Port Newark, New Jersey. Raymond B. Allen, Henry J. BiMiop, Jas. R. Bradley, Jos, Barringer. Frank L. Bartlett, Erwin O. Berwald. Millard E. Byron. David S. Blackwell. Jesse D. Baugher, Ramon Bcnitez, Robert M. Beliveaii, Vincent D. Becker. Rodney L. Bennett. Jimmy Barbaccia, J. C. Bennett, Arthur 0. Berry. Paul J. Capo, John Christopher. Carl L Copper. Walter Conley, Terrell G. Clark, Darrell L. Cole­ man. Donald Chestnut, George S. Cntrer. Roy Lee CutlireU. Sboum Chaban.- C. V. Culpepper, Joseph C. Ctrr,- Thomas P. Crawford, Philip J. Carpovlcta, William CoUazo, Ferinand J. Coccia. Henry L. Dili. Anthony P. Dinlcota. Thos. C. Deale, Fred Diekow, Durwood B. Dees. William G. DyoL Theodore Delfin,' Benjamin Davlnls, Ed Delaney, George K. E. DuFore. Otis N. Edwards, Clifford Eman­ uel. William F. Egan. John H. Edlund. Glenn R. Ellis, Ramon Encamacion, Flor­ ence Foster, WUliam - Frasor, Horace G. Gray. Leslie J. GulUot. Albert W. Gatewood. Robt, L. Garrlas. , Thomas E. Griffith. Henry J. Gable, James C. Glisson, Ekmis A. Grady, James Gonzalez, Jose Garcia, Julio C. Gonzalez, Edward T. Glenn, Carl E. Hawks, Paul S. Huseby, Sam Henry, VirgU L. Harding, John G. Hand, Douglas K. HarreU, rfancls J. Haigney. John R. Johnson, Seafarer Joiwh Wohlili iigni siteef as SIU Welfare Services Di­ Frank F. Jameg, Bernard Jackson, rector Joby Flynn stands.bv with hospital benefit. Wphllti is laid Forrest C. King, Barney Kelly. Robert H. Kline.' Darius L. Knapp, Konstant IT. up in Staten Island hospital with broken leg. Kain, Melvin J. Keeffer, Robert D. Lowe, George 1. Lawrence, Clarence W. Lomax, Edward Llgon.-Walker T. iLaclair. Robert T. Land, Henry L. Lowery. Charles M. Lambert, Charles S. Lucas, Ruben Llauger, Leonard A. Libby. Jesse Lowe. John T. Morton, Salvat Mancino, Luther V. Myrex, Mortimer T. Morris, Harry Monahan, James B. Morton, Percy A. Mouton, F. R. Maldonado. Carl W. Mitchell Jr., Frank, Mamerto, James Charles Cook John J. Lesknn MacDonald. Clark Mullis, George K. It is Important that you contact Contact your heme and let them Murphy. Gustave Malensky, Bowman P. McNulty. Edward N. Mclnis, Lawyer Roger B.eroud at 7637 Parkview know about your whereabouts. McGrew, James L. McLamone. Renshaw McPherson. Carl M. McDanleL Road, Highland Park, Upper Darby, K. C. Smith—S-18 VoUie W. O'Mary. Paul E. Owen. Faus- Delaware County, Pa. tino Orjales. Chas. D. Oglesby, Harry G. We are holding your union book Peek Jr., Edward Lee Poe, Frank M. Walter C. Zajano at headquarters baggage room. Puglisi. Santiago Pena. Edward J. .PuchalYour mother asks you to get in ski. Thomas B. Rodgers, Milton Robinson. ' Eddie Hernandez James Russell, Juan Reyes. Elmer B. touch with her at 147 John St., Rice, William E. Reaves. Charles L. Staten Island 2. or call GI 8-6808. Please contact Alfred MolllneReeves, Harold B, Ray, James E. Rivers, aux. Western Main Rd., Caranage, Andrew C. Reed. Homer Ringo, An­ Frank Parsons tonio Rivera. Guillermo O, Rosado, You are urged to contact Mrs. Trinidad, BWI, regarding pictures George E. Rival. Thomas W. Rogers. Emile Roussell Jr., Charles E. Seymour. Barbara McKeen at 42 Pine St., La- from MV Coastal Sentry^. Arcangel Saavedra, Wm. E. Smith. Frank W. . Smith, Henry V: Sedgeway, Alex conlir. New Hampshire. T. J. K. Sokolowski. John B. Smith, WilUam C. E. P. of Seattle, Wash., Is anxi­ Carroll E. Harper Scott. Charley Stevenson, T. B. Simmons Jr., James C. Savage. Wm. V. H. Susikari, . It is urgent that you contact your ous to Rear from you again. Thomas Stratford. Wm. R. Tbompson, Harry L. Toal, Evis J. Thibodeanx, sister at once. Tom Ricbardson Frank W. Ungcr, Arturo Valiente, John Fred Walker Pat Jones A. Waith, James E.^ Willlams. John E. White. Charles H. Williams, Hubert G. It Is important that you get In Important you contact J. W. Sim­ Weeks, Charles ,E. Waldrop. Woodrow W. Whltford, Willie A. Young. Ralph W. mons at once at 606 Iberville touch with Martin Larsen, 357 Gray Youtzy. Earl H. Young, Alberto A. Yado. Street, New Orleans, or attomey St., Orange, NJ, pertaining , to Demetrio G. Zerrudo. money. . 8IU BABY ABBIVALS George Sladovlcb at 502 Maritime Building, New Orleans. Howard Ross Aimer Vlckers faces a year's hos­ pitalization and requests that you contact him at the USPHS Hospital, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn 35. The phone number Is D£ 2-1001. All of the following SIU familiea have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Sally Arleen Kelley, bom August 13, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Robert N. KeUey, MobUe, Ala. Seafarers Welfare Plan: 4 . if if Leo A. . Dwyer, 58: Brother Jose G. Sanchez, 55: A V^eran Spencer Lawrence Lyle, horn September 19, 1958, to Seafarer member of the SIU, joining back Dwyer died of a heart ailment while at home In In 1938 when and Mrs. Ross F. Lyle, Houston, Nashua, - New the Union was Texas. Hampshire, oh founded, BrotheZ 4 4 i August 10. He Sanchez^ died of Angel Morales, born August 15, had been a full natural causes on 1958, to Seaf^er and Mrs. Ramon member of the September 6. He Morales, Bronx NY. SIU. for the past was a patient at ^ t t nine years, join­ the Staten Island Antbony ReneU Myers, bom ing In New York US PubUc Health 'September 15, 1958, to Seafarer on January 12, Service hospital and Mrs. James Thoibas Myers, 1949, and sailing at 'the time. He Mobile, Ala. is survived by his datighter, Mar- In the steward department. Burial cella SanQfaez of New York City. took place In. St. Patrick's Ceme­ if X' ^ Jacduelyn' Faye Niehelas, born Burial took place In the Mt. Olivet tery In Nashua. His father, John O. Dwyer of Nashua, survived. July 2, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cemetary, Maspeth, NY. Leroy Maurice Nicholas, New XXX Jeao Marna, 62: Brother Marna Orleans, La. Jean Vaimont Dupre, 46: A head was stricken by a heart ailment Injury suffered aboard the SS At­ aboard the steamer Del Norte on Pbilllp Padilla,' born Jidy 10, lantic led to Brother Dupre's death August 19, 1958. He had been a 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Euseblo on August 3, 1958. Brother Dupre member of the SIU since 1955, Padilla, Brooklyn, NY. had joined the Union on* August joining in New Orleans, and sail­ X X X 24, 1955, and s^ed In the steward ing In the engine department. He Carlos Rodriguez,, born Septem­ department. Burial took place at, la survived by his wife, Mrs. Ilibla ber 8, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. sea on August 4. Surviving is his' -Marna, of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Carlps Rodriguez, Brooklyn, NY. wife, Ena pupre,,of Mamou, La, Place of burial is not known. •X S in & • 11#LM TIME YPOkBMiHiMu. - Raymond Labombard George Lampos Your-gear Is being held for you In the care of Mr. Reilly, States Marlne-Isthmlan Agency, 1108 Na­ tional Bank of Commerce Bldg., New Orleans, La. X x: �11 1 .:^ SEAFARBIIS*I.OO •OFFICIAL ORGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E R S INTERN ATION AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO* < SlUNA, Cuba In Talks To Settle Canadian Beef MONTREAL—SIU and Cuban negotiators are still seeking agreement on tfee way to resume Canadian operation of the . strike-bound Canadian National Steamship fleet sold to Cuban interests last August. The-^*^ — SIU Canadian ' District has foreign trade bank two months been on strike against (^NS ago. The plan was to have an American operator on the Great since July 4, 1957. The pressure is on for a speedy Lakes, Troy Browning, run the settlement due to the rapid ap­ ships via a Cuban subsidiary. This plan to freezcvout the strik­ proach of Monter. Seven of the ing Canadian SIU seamen was ships are anchored at Halifax and could he frozen in if a pact satis- abandoned following SIUNA deSketch, prepared for the Government by General Dynamics Corporation, Is the first to be published , factory to all parties, can't be manstrations exposing the strikeshewing details of a nuclear-powered submarine,design, it makes available all space except the eeiw reached. The eighth ship, the breaking piove. Cuban unioh sea­ tral cylinder for liquid cargo.. men sent to Canada to man the Ciudad de la Habana (ex-Canadian Cl^llenger), is still tied up at struck ships were withdrawn from the vessels almost a month ago. Maryland Drydock in Baltimore. Meetings held here and in Wash­ Major problem being encoun­ ington then have sought tered by the negotiators is how to formulasince to protect the rights of WASHINGTON—-Although studies indicate that a submarine tanker is a long way from comply with the rules for re-regis­ the Canadian SIU crewmen, being economically feasible, the Maritime Administration has indicated that It is considering tering the vessels under the Can­ struck Canadian National who 15 adian flag. They were switched moflths ago in a straight economic the construction of a relatively slow-speed prototype vessel powered, by a nuclear reactor. frop Canadian to Cuban registry Maritime Administr over wages. / following their sale to the Cuban dispute tor Clarence Morse, in- pre­ At higher speeds, submarines re­ commercial utility. Other advan* Canadian National, a subsidiary of Canadian National Railways, senting a r^ort on the possi­ quire much less power than surface tages of the submarine are its im­ both owned by the Canadian gov­ bilities of a cargq submarine, said ships, which run into heavy wind munity to weather conditions and ernment, attempted once before to that studies that have been under­ and wave resistance. In neither its ability to maintain constant break the strike by transferring taken Indicate that the ideal cargo case though, at present levels of speed no matter what the surface the eight-ship .fleet to Trinidad submarine would have a speed of engineering achievement, could a conditions are. ^ cargo submarine be built and op­ registry. However, its efforts to about 40 knots. Studies are still going on to He explained that rt 20 knots, erated on a competitive basis.. recruit scab crews failed when the gather additional data on the world labor movement rallied to there is no particular advantage in The advantages of the cargo sub­ cargo submarine project. They are the support of the Canadian Dis­ building a sub-surface ship because marine come out at high speed but being conducted by. the Electrie it would-^-require the same-sized there is a^lways the question of Boat Division of General Dynamics. SAN FRANCISCO—Negotiating trict. The ships were then brought power plant as a sufface vessel. whether such apeed has enough Electric Boat was the builder of jointly for the first time, the SIU the Nautilus and other Navy Pacific District, representing the back under the Canadian* flag, nuclear subs. Sailor's Union of the Pacific, the while a deal for a "quickie" sale Marine Cooks aiid Stewards and was engineered between the Can­ The studies deal with the best tjie Marine Firemen's unions, has adian and Cuban governments and theoretical sizeis and speeds for reached an agreement with the Browning. submarine tankers ranging be­ An agreement for Cuban seamen Pacific Maritime Association pro­ tween 20,000 and 40,000 tons dead­ viding substantial gains for unlic­ to man the CNS ships was reached weight with speeds upwards of 20 ensed personnel on West Coast well in advance of the completed knots. " ships'. The new contract also elimi­ sale to the Cuban bank and appar­ nates inequities that , formerly ently even before the ships were existed and provides for uniform advertised for sale. They were let The men who sailed tankers in World War JI were known provisions in clauses that are com­ go for the bargain price of $2.8 as "volcano sailors" because their volatile cargoes might go mon to the three departments. The million despite other - Canadian contract will run for three years. bids that nearly matched that fig- up in one huge ejcplosion af any moment. One of them was Two major contract changes are me and one that topped it by Seafarer August Steinmann, now 75, who rode mostly tankers all dur­ ing the war and is proud of the fact that he never missed a ship— a provision for a tighter, seniority $200,000. nor lost one either. ' The subsequent SIUNA demonclause and an amended vacation A representative of the poft en­ Steinmann, a veteran of the Cities Service fleet, became an SIU benefit plan which provides 21 istrations against other ships and gineering staff of the Cities Serv­ member in 1947 while the Union was involved in at the Cuban Consulate and the days pay for seven months work. the drawn-out organizing campaign which result­ ice Oil Company is taking part in In order to protect seamen now United Nations building in New Maritime Administrationed in the signing of the coiripany four years later. the in the industry, the contract in­ York convinced the Batista govern­ But before that, he had 22 years sailing under his Atomic Energy Commission joint creases the seniority requirements ment that running the ships with belt with a variety of freight and tanker operators, training course for maritime per-^ on West Coast ships from the Cuban crews would not prove sonnel. The course, which wiU run including NMU-contracted companies. profitable.' present three years to six years or A machinist by trade, he first went to sea in for 15 months, will deal with the more. 1925, following the death of his flaWe. Tie started operation of the nuclear ship Sa­ This increased seniority require­ out as a crewmember of expedition ships used by vannah, which is now under con­ ment will protect the rights of men explorer-naturalist William' Beebe, exploring such struction. now sailing these ships, and will Several months of the course unusual areas as the Sargasso Sea and the Galapa­ limit the number of men with top Steinmann gos Islands off the west coast of South America. He will consist of classrodm instruc­ seniority In proportion to available recalls vividly one occasion when the expedition tackled a giant ray. tion in Lynchburg, Virginia, fol­ employment opportunities. •nie ray was-harpooned five times and then shot with eight rifle bul­ lowing which instruction wlU shift Because of a ruling by the Cali­ SIU membership meet­ lets but was still alive and kicking wben it was lifted to the deck with to an Atomic Energy Comiuissioii fornia state unemployment service reactor site, and finally, to^ thf jthat vacation pay as such is addi- ings are held regularly block and tackle. \ • Marine life wasn't the only interesting aspect of the Beebe exji^di- ship itself. ^ tional income and the person re^* Candidates for the course ceiving it is not entitled to unem­ every two weeks on Wed­ tion, he recalled. There were a number of women aboard the ship, ployment benefits, the unions have nesday nights at 7 PM in either traveling as members of ^ the expedition or wives who tagged to pass a series of aptitude tfili. changed their joint vacation plan all SIU ports. All Sea­ along. The resulting complications, he recalls, explain jvhy women before- being qualified. They' idy elude the States Marine engi^s^ are considered disruptor%«of good relations aboard ships. . to a supplemental wage benefit farers are expected to program^ After that initiation, Steinmann sailed with such companies as Luck- who will man the Savannah,': pjuf The new plan provides for the attend; those who wish to enbach, tha American Merchant Line on which, he made 40 trips to reprfeentatives from other dr^ ear* payment of three days for e^ 30 be excused should request London, Socony and Cities Service, working as machinist or deck en­ go and tanker shipping coispanies. days worked and is in lieu of a gineer. He continued to work as a tankerman after becoming an SIU Kings j^int and . other iSaritimd paid vacation. Under the old plan permission by telegram member, although he. made a couple of trips to France and Algeria training schools also have repre* a man earned eight days' vacation (be sure to include reg­ on dry cargo ships. Like many oldtimers, he can reel off hames, dates sentatlves present. after seven months' employment. istration number). The and places concerning most of the ships he's sailed. ' But under this new supplemental He has fond memories of Buenos Aires and Montevideo particularly wage program, the same seaman next SIU meetings^ill be: during the war years when those twQ ports were havens'of good lut­ will now earn 21 days' pay for the ing and hospitality for US seamen. Octobier 15 same seven months Worked. In 1952 at the age of 69, he underweat a hernia operation whicl? October 29 The seven month period is being laid him up for some time. The-resultant complicatioila brought aboiit used as a base because of a ruling his retirement from seafaring. ^ November 12 on the West Coast limiting a man's A bachelor all his life, Steinmann passes the time yisiting his sis­ November 26 continuous time on : one Ship to ters oh Long Island and upstate New York. He is an avid movie-goer seven mpnths. as well, but can't get around too much now because of his disability. - Sub Tanker Proposal Advances WC Pact Ups PENSIONERS CORNER Train CS Man . For Atom Sjiip 0'' \.'^.-r I t-^iV' -: rfc'." m 1 SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS •• •• V. • I �- .. /. , •% ! < ,•» ,^,,^v , i •' .':'7'.'' SEAFARiatS^^LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THB SEAFARERS INTERNAtlONAt UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CJO • I--'' y-tj''': !'i.- '•'•-J .• ••'• '-"^ •• " . -; - . »- T'j.:.. .°*' \ •. " •"• .i«• '•a^y .—^(h. ,,vf' ,• . _.»<, •.- • '•;•"'• V-- •; , vV V • • - 7-;;^ ^ v'iw-wJ •'"• • V- :7 "• 7:-: -• "• " •-•- " " .'. • I;.."-:' • ' •' . , i-l -•7 : i^. ' «; • .'•iJL..V-.' • ,. • ^ 'r . ... . • Ii|::i$liiiil5:.QUALIFIED ®ltlilS7'^ CANDIDATES v;'Vi:-3-*v^&a, isST;-.--? •HTi With Photos And Records ••»•-, f*' Submitted By Candidates • -iJ ^;- - • > V'..' "j t• ^ ^ • - •- • 'V -1 SECTIONS OFSIU CONSTITUTION I ---'•a 'I" "•7^>1 Governing Compiete •" •]'^;i?''"3 3^ri';,,tff>" V'-.^' ••y ^' f-y'-r ',' ST "" '-I'.'r. :7rhe|i^Ri^^ this supj^M^I^'ls signed td^ ehdISIflrThe SMfemSr to 1ully uNirstond the t a '^-' , iU, "•«7'7'.:p,'*'':'v'7*--''7-'7"'•-•;•• '''•/;-\7-''"'' '"• "•'" !' j "'*'•• ' •' ' '•' ' • 7-7'';.'-v.:7' •7:." "y •'.' •'. -^ •'•••77 - SAMPLE BALLOT • '•-^7 ;A:77777^,.y:V;::.:^7:yy;?^ : "• .!«• '• . '" ' , ,i- . / Jfef'' liTiiaiSi Si!V'3 3,:"V.!!^*' 'vB«Vr' l-%77'.T«7r'; ivi.;-;.: - • • •. ;, v; • ^'Si" ; to acquaint him with all of the candidates for Union office. Included here are those sections of the constitu­ tion which spell out his voting rights and the procedures taken to protect the secrecy of the ballot and to assure an accurate count, with rank and file committees overIspeing every step of the process. Every Seafarer should '7^7 -,dedy the material in this supplement, and^ then having 17 7 made his decisions, should Vote for the candidate of his , <3^. , . fdhoics in the balloting which starts November I. m. -.• '• -7^ :7,;y:?7: 7i7i ,^.> ] ^^ 1 . . , • • : •/';''•••••.. ' ; ^:^ 3,. ,•.. j.. ^„ .•as*-;' 'V-;MV3J. "i;/: _Si, • a-ff: ,,,, .,.. . .... ^ 4c:''V4m(0i '7'7:.7;;7-aa7:iiiSft �5?rJ5:^5'^ 8iipplementai7--rP*f e Tw* %:: Ootolier 10. USt Candidates ' -. ;• For: Serrefary'Treasurer \ •' : V; I §$ ' '-f' .. • • •V -1960 A&G Posts f . for: Boston Agent (Vote For One) (Vote For One) -BALLOT PAUL HALL—No. H-11 AL TANNER—No. T.12i Original member of SIU. Holds all strike clearances. Active In all Union organizing since earliest days. Elected secretary-treasurer' 1948. Reelected every time since. Served on all SIU negotiating committees since 1948. Helped initiate Welfare, Vacation Plans. Participated in drive for SIU seniority hiring system to save Union hiring hall, add in fight which broke Communst hold on Canadian waterfront. GENE DAKIN—No. D-9t -BALLOT No. 2 JOE ALGINA—No. A-lt For: Engine Assi Secretary-Treasurer " WILLIAM J. SMITH—No. S-60i , ^ CLAUDE (Sonny) SIMMONS—No. S-1: ——BALLOT No. 3 • Member of old ISU in 1935, then worked with US lighthouse dept. until joining SIU in 1939. Sailed until August, 1941, when appointed Tampa patrolman. Shipped again, August, 1942, and sailed through war. Appointed NY patrolman, Feb., 1945. Elected Tampa agent for 1946 through 1948. Resigned July,, 1948, and shipped until Nov., 1949. Elected NY engine patrolman for 1951, 1952; elected assistant sec­ retary-treasurer from 1953 to present. - JAMES E. SWEENEY—No. S.6i (Vote For One) Joined SIU in 1945. Served as ship's delegate or steward dele­ gate on majority of ships. Member of JFood and Housing Committee for 1946 General Strike. Assisted SIU during the Canadian beef, and represented Union in^various beefs in Puerto Rico. Participated in^. Wall Street Strike. Appointed New York patrolman 1952. Elected New York joint patrolman 1953-'54. -Elected steward assistant secre­ tary-treasurer 1955-'56, 1957-'58. WILUAM HALL—No. H.272i -BALLOT No. 5 Joined the SIU, A&G District, in 1944, in the Port of New York. Served actively in many of the Union's major strikes and beefs, in­ cluding the 1'946 General Strike, the 1947 Isthmian Strike, the Wall Street Strike and the Canadian beef. Was elected deck delegate and ship's delegate on most of the ships he sailed. Holds clearances for all Union actions. Elected assistant secretary-treasurer for 1053-54. I«elected 1955-'56, 1957-'58. JOSEPH H. VOLPIAN—No. V-li •' " •:\' Started sailing In 1922.. Active in maritime labor many years be­ fore joining SITJ In 1940 in New Orleans. Served as NY engine patrolman from 1948 to 1947. While patrolman served .da special services representative in charge of membership problems. Elected assistant secretary-treasurer 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953-*54, '55-'56, '57-'58. Elected hq representative in 1951 and 1952. Has strike-clew., record for all SIU^ Strikes and beefs. r v , , ... V. n--. I -** I\ -BALLOT No. 6|t " • -BALLOT No. 10 Served as Boston Joint patrolman,, either by appointment or elec­ tion for ten consecutive terms, up until the end of 1956, with the exception of a brief lapse in 1948-'49 while at sea. First went to work for the Union In 1941. Directed General Strike activities In 1946 in Portland, Me. Also served as joint patrolman in New Y'ork in 1943. He has been a member of the SIU since 1938. Has played active role in all Union activities. Holds clejarances for all beefs. for: Steward Ass't Secretary-Treasurer -BALLOT No. 4 -BALLOT NO. 9 starting going to sea In 1944 during World War II with the Sailors Union of the Pacific. Transferred to the SIU, Atlantic & Gulf "Dis­ trict,^ in 1947. Was active as picket captain in Philadelphia In the 1946''General Strike. Active In- Isthmian strike at Marcus Hook in 1947. Served Union -as doormap/at Philadelphia hall In November and Decemljer, 1947. Ras been active . Union member on all ship% often elected deck and ship's delegate by his shipmates. Hr EDWARD X. MOONEY—No. M-7J -BALLOT No* 8 Was a member of the old ISU and Is a charter iliembep of the SIU. Holds clearances for all the SIU strikes and beefs. Has sailed In all unlicensed ratings In the deck department. Appointed patrolman and dispatcher In the Port of Boston from June, 1945, to March, 1948. Resigned and returned to sea until June, 1949. Served , as Boston patrolman-dispatcher to July, 1951 and for brief periods during '53, '54, '55 and '56. Elected joint patrolman for 1957-'58. Transferred to SIU from old AFL ^Seamen's Union when SIU was formed. Sailed actively in WW H before becoming Union organizer. Served as NY deck patrolman, acting port agent, before being elected NY port agent 1948, 1949 and 1950. Elected hq representative for 1951 and 1952; asst. secretary-treasurer from 1953 to present. Par­ ticipated in 1946 General, Wall Street and Isthmian Strikes. Union negotiating committee member for past 12 years. — • I- , / (Vote For One) (Vote For One) (Vote For One) -BALLOT No. 7 Sailed steward, department ratings on SIU ships for many years. Became. SIU member December, 1951. Came off ship to manage Baltimore Port O' Call when new hall opened. Participated in Baltl- ^ more HIWD and MAWD organizing including successful drive for harbor tugs. Active In aid to Westlnghouse strikers. Also in NY ^AWD organizing and- as Welfare Services representative. Now co­ ordinator of Great Lakes organizing. For: Boston Joint Patrolman / For: Deck Assi Secretary-Treasurer .. . '-.H for: New York Joint Patrolman \ (Vote For Eight) ERNEST (Sc«*tly) AUBUSSON—No. A-Si -BALLOT No. 11 . Joined the SIU, A&G District, in 1942 and sailed with the Union during World War II. Active in numerous major strikes-and beefs of the Union, Including the 1946 General Strike, the 1947 Isthmian strike and many other beefs since then. Has served as dispatcher at headquarters regularly since 1955 and also as headquarters patrol­ man. Participated "recently in drive to win SIU majority aboard SS Atlantic. Served often as ship's delegate. Has clear Union record. ROBERT A. BARRETT—No. B-86» -BALLOT No. 12 Started sailing with SIU In World War II and sailed in aU combat zones. Became member of Atlantic & Gulf District on October 25, 1943, joining Tn New York. Has taken part In all strikes and other beefs in which. Union has been involved- and has volunteered fo^r numerous assignments. Participated in SS Atlantic beef. Served on rank and file trial committees. Sails in engine department, and holds , all engine ratings Including chief electrician. ARM BJORNSSON—No. B-34i -BALLOT No. 13 Native of.Jceland but now US citizen. Sailed in all combat zones in World War II on foreign-flag and WSA ships. Started shippW with SIU nine years ago and has been In good standing ever sincec... Elected delegate and meeting ehairman by shipmates on many oc­ casions. Elected to many headquarterji membership committees and active in behalf of Union in other matters.. Served as master at a^i^s in headquarters. Sails as AB and bosun. ^ > (Contlnutd on p«e« 1). r •«:/ �WOLUAM BURKE—No. B-586i -BALLOT No. U Aethr«lr participated In Atlantic A Giilf port-war organizing diiira ai voluntary shiplward organizer. Becelved full memberahip, March 1, 1948, as a result of organizing services. Elected many times by his shipmates to sen's in capacities of deck delegate and ship's delegate. Has a clear record on all Union strikes and beefs from the beginidng. -^ails all ratings in deck department and is now aboard the Ames Victory as bosun. DANIEL BUTTS—No. B^28t -BALLOT NO. 15 Has been a bonafide union man for the past 30 years and an ac­ tive SIU member since the Union was chartered in 1938, Was elected port agent in San Juan in Union's first election in 1939 and served in that capacity for five consecutive years. Has been elected many times by the membership to various rank and file committees,. Sails regularly as bosun and deck maintenance and has been chosen deck delegate or ship's delegate numerous. times by his shipmates. MALCOLM CROSS—No. C443: -BALLOT No. 16 HOWARD GUINIElt—No. C-Si -BALLOT No. 24 Joined SIU at its start Served as organizer in various drives from 1938 to 1941. Represented I^ion before National Defense Mediation Board on cmitraet dispute in 1941. Served as chairman of head­ quarters Bonus Strike committee. Was chairman of NY branch food and housing committee for the 1948 General Strike. Secured 3,000 berths for members during strike. Elected steward patrolman in NY from 1946 through '56; joint patrolman 1957-58. FRANK J. JANKOWSKI—No. J.74i -BALLOT No. 25 Joined the Seafarers International Union, A & G District, on September 4, 1951, in the Port of Norfolk. Sails in all ratings in the deck department. Was a crewmember until recently aboard Jean LaFitte. Has served as ship's delegate or deck department delegate on various tyi^ of ships since joining the Union, and has assisted, in settling several shipboard beefs. Holds a clear record on all Union beefs and picketing actions since he joined SIU. CASMIER (Casey) KAUST—No. K-309t -BALLOT No. 26 Joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944. Sails in the deck department. Participated in Isthmian organizing drive which brought this fleet into SIU fold. Has strike clear record' on all major beefs the Union has had since he joined up. Has served as ship's and department delegate on many SIU vessels. Has often assisted Union agents in West Coast ports -when help was needed. Elected New York patrolman, 1957-'58. CARLOS M. DIAZ—No. D-91s -BALLOT No. 17 Has been sailing in the deck department for.the past 15 years, and as a member of the Seafarers International Union-A&G Dis­ trict since 1949. Joined the SIU originally in the Port of New York. Active in all Union beefs and strikes. Holds strike-clear record for all Union actions. Now aboard the Beatrice as carpenter and is serving as ship's.delegate. Has been ship's delegate and deck de, partment delegate on many types of ships since joining the Union. WILLIAM S. PORTER—No. F-93; -BALLOT No. 27 Joined the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, in 1944 and has been an active Union member since that time. Has a clear record 'for all strikes and beefs in which the Union jias participated down through the years. Sails regularly in steward department ratings and was last aboard the Carolyn (Bull Line) as chief cook. Familiar with problems of his department and with needs of the membership. _ Has been a member of the SIU-A&G District for the past 12 years. Joined the Union in the Port of Philadelphia on March 15, 1946, and has sailed regularly since then. Ships in the deck de­ partment as bosun, carpenter or AB. Was elected to serve as ship's delegate and deck delegate department on his last ship, the Wil­ liam J. Camith. Has been delegate on various other SIU ships since he began sailing. Holds clearances for all strikes and beefs. JOSEPH (Joe Di George) DI GIORGIO- -No. D.2t —^BALLOT No. 18 • Joined the Atlantic & Gulf District in 1941 in New O^ans. Served actively in many of the Union's major beefs and strikes in the years since then. Including the 1946 General Strike, the Isthmian Strike, the Wall Street beef and numerous others. Active in SS Atlantic crewing beef in Mobile. Elected Baltimore patrolman 19591956. Served on numerous rank and file committees and elected ship's delegate and steward delegate on many occasions. EUGENE RAY—No. R.321t PAULDROZAK—No. D-180: -BALLOT No. 19 Became SIU member in 1949 in Mobile. Active in many major Union strikes and beefs from 1946 General Strike down ta present. Served as Seattle and San Francisco, patrolman from 1991 to 1954. Served a two year hitch in the US Army, 1954 to 1956, and then was assigned as New York patrolman. Major assignment was on Robin Line beef where he was active for full year from time the ships were sold until SIU won them back. Has clew Union record. THOMAS FLEMING—No. F.24li -BALLOT No. 20 -BALLOT No. 28 A member of the Seafarers International Union, A&G District, since 1946, when he joined in the Port of New York. Has shipped regularly since that time, except during a hitch in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Sails in all ratings in the steward department. Holds clearances for all strikes and Union beefs from the 1946 General' Strike up to the, present Was one of the original crewmembers. bn the SS Atlantic and Is still serving aboard that vessel CHARLES SCOFlELD^o. 8-186: -BALLOT No. 29 Joined SIU, A&G District, in 1941 in Port of Norfolk, Va. Sailed actively throughout World War II, entering most combat zones at one time or another. Was a member of the Savannah strike com­ mittee during the 1946 General Strike. Has been elected engine delegate and ship's delegate by his shipmates on many SIU vessels he has safied on. Has full clearances for all strikes and beefs engaged in by the Union in the 17 years since he joined up. FREDDIE STEWART—No. 8-8: _^l -BALLOT No. 30 Has been going to sea since 1929. Joined the SIU in the Port of Boston in 1943 and ..generally ships from that port. Sailed all types of ships diiring World War H to all war zones. Served as chairman of the Housing Committee in Boston during the 1948 General Strike." Holds a clear record on all strikes and beefs in which the SIU has been Involved since he first joined the Union. Has been depart­ mental and ship's delegate many times on various types of vessels. ' Was voluntee^rganizer for SIU when it was founded. Participated in all major strikes including bonus strike. Isthmian,. 1946 General Strike and other actions. Was leader of direct action to secure milk, good provisions and decent shipbosud conditions for all Sea­ farers. Served as steward patrolman in NY in 1947 and joint patrolman in 1948 and 1949. Elected steward patrolman or joint pa­ trolman sinceLl950. Assisted in drawing up many contracts. VINCENT GENCO—No. G.79i JOSEPH TEICHER—No. T-132: I -BALLOT No. 21 Joined the SIU in the Port of New York in March, 1949. Retired from membership in December, 1949, and reactivated in 1949. Has been sailing evei^ since that time in all ratings"in the deck depart­ ment. Is ship's delegate on the Steel Executive at the present time. Holds .strike clearance for all beefs while at sea, and has volunteered for picket duty at. various times in port Served on strike committee during picketing of American Coal vessel in Baltimore in 1957. LOUIS COFFIN-No. G-Tt -BALLOT No. 22 Transferred into SfU from old AFL Seamen's Union in~1939. Par­ ticipated actively in 1941 bonus beef.«1946 General Strike and Isthmian Strike. Served Union as patrolman and- agent in Phila­ delphia and Jacksonville and as assistant secretary-treasurer. Elected deck patrolman in NY for every year from 1947 through 1952. Elected NY joint patrolman for '53-'94; NY deck patrolman, '55-'56, joint patrolman, '57-'58. Aided contract talks. Has all clearances. V. PAUL GONSORCHIK—No. G.2t 'y '" -BALLOT No. 25 A&G mamber since Union was founded in 1938. Sailed steward, chief cook and baker. Member of Union negotiating committee, 1940 and 1941. Assisted in drafting original SIU constitution. Member 1941 Bonus Strike committee. Returned to sea in 1943, then elected NY dispatcher. Served NY steward 'patrolman, 1991, until elected Baltimore steward patrolman 1952. Elected NY steward patroUiun for •93-'54 and "BS-'Se, Joint patrolman,'ST-W. ' - -BALLOT No. 31 Became SIU member in the Port of New York in April, 1951. Sails in the deck department. Previously had served in organizational capacity on board Cities Service ships during drive. Took active part 'in many SIU beefs of the past few years. Served as ship's delegate or department delegate on practically every ship he has sailed on except when he was bosun. Has clear record on all Union strikes and picketing actions. KEITH TERPE—No. T-3i -BALLOT No. 32 Sailed throughout World War H on West Coast in both deck and steward departments. Jidned the SIU in 1949. Was headquarters organizer during 1949-'51, active in winning successlul Cities Service drive. Abo served as acting port' agent in Lake Charles during 1950-51. Helped organize several 'other non-union companies. Was New York "patrolman, contract negotiator and headquarters representaUve' 1951-'52. Elected NY joint patrolman 1955 *56, '57 58. JAMES L. TUCKER—No. T.22i -BALLOT No. 33 Transferred from the old AFL Seamen's Union in 1938, becoming a charier member of the SIU in the Port' of Baltimore. Has sailed regularly since then in all ratings in the deck department. Served under appointment as acting patrolman and acting agent in the ports of Charlesttm and Mobile. Participated in various union beefs and bas a strlke^car record. Has been ship's delegate and deck department delegate on mai^ shipS. Last shipped on the Del Norte. (Centinuse en PMO 41' . ' ::ii I �r -r-: i/vV . • v• Saptfementary—Pace Fonr Ootober 1«. MM » -No. W-316t :BALL0T NO. Joined the Seafarers International Union in 1944 and sailed SIU steadily since then. Has been ship's delegate or deck delegate on most of the ships he has sailed on. Served as shipboard editor of the Del Norte "Navigator" and on the Del Sud newspaper. Participated in 1946 General Strike and helped collect funds for Wall Street SEyU strikers. Frequent contributor of stories and pictures to SEA-^ FARERS LOG. At^ (Honest Al) WHII7IIER- $f'r' • •liv:'; . • - 'A.' '• •. '.•A •. • VAN WHITNEY—No. W-lIi -BALLOT No. 35 Joined the SIU in 1944. Holds Union clearances for all strikes and beefs since then. Picketed in Jacksonville, ^a., during Uio 194i6 General Strike, and was an .organizer during the Cities Services., campaign. Sailed in all ratings in the engine departpient. Sailed to all war zones. Took an active part in the SUP strike of (951. Delegate on many Seatrain ships and others. Waq on hq tallying com', mittee for Baltimore Building Fund Resolution. K*- . as ' • (Vote For One) BALLOT No. 36 Became a charter member of the Seafarers International Union, A&G District, in 1938, when he Joined in the Port of Philadelphia. Has shipped continuously since that time except for the period from 1942 to 1945 when he was in the Marine Corps. Sails in ail deck department ratings, generally from the Port of Philadelphia. Was last aboard the Ines.- Served as department delegate and ship's delegate on many ships. Is clear on all Union strikes and beefs. S. (Blackie) CARDULLO—No. Git -BALLOT No. 37 Sines joining the SIU he has been active in all Union strikes' and beefs. Was Marcus Hook agent until that hall, was closed. Served as patrolman in Phlladielphia, as West Coast representative and as NY hq representative. During war sailed in all combat zones. Has clearances for all Union actions. Active participant in Isthmian organizing and s^ike. Elected Philadelphia agent for every year* since 1950. Active in Philadelphia port affairs. HARRY GERIE—No. G26fh -BALLOT No. 42 Joined the ^afarers International Union on July 23, 1941,..JB the Port of New. York. Sails in the deck department. Served on numerous: ships as ship's delegate and department delegate. Partic­ ipated in many major Union actions and is strike-clear On all strikes Served as dispatch^ part of 1953 and 1954 and again, in 1990. Elected patrolman 1957-'58. Has been an active SIU member for over 17 years. (XIFTON H. JACKSON—No. J-235t -BALLOT No. 43 Started With the SIU, Atlantic A Qulf District, in 1946. Was active in the 1947 Isthmian strike. Was an organizer aboard Cities Serv­ ice. tankers during the SIU drive in that company and also on the independently-owned tanker John H. Marrion. Has sailed 3rd cook and carpenter but spent most of his seatime in the engine rooni. Hss served as engine delegate and ship's, delegate on many sbip& 'Has fulTciearance for all strikes and beefs. vir- / •, RALPH W. MURRY- for; Philadelphia Agent STANLEY (Sioeh) BOJKO—No. B.33; EU HANOVER-r-No. H-313i -No. M-3741 -B;U1X)TN«.44 Joined the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District,' In the Port iff Norfolk in 1946. Sailed steadily since then in the deck department on Slti ships, ustially as AB or bosun. Has been active in most of the Union's beefs and strikes down through the years since he first be­ came a member. Also has been active aboard ship, often serving as ship's delegate or departmental delegate. Has recently been ship­ ping aboard the Baltore (Ore Line). AL STANSBURY—N6. S-22: -BALLOT No. 45 Member of SIU since it was organized, joining in Port of Balti­ more. Taken active part in all strikes and organizing drives since Union began. Sailed during the war into most combat zones. Serired SIU in various Appointive capacities. Was often elected black.gang delegate on ships. Was appointed dispatcher for Baltimore in 1949. Has been elected as Baltimore engine patrolman from 1950 up to the present time, For: Norfolk Agent (Vote For One) -BALLOT No. 38 Si Member of the SIU for the past 16 years, joining the Union In the Port of Philadelphia in 1943. Has sailed at one time or another in all three departments and is familiar with the vm-ious problems affecting Seafarers. Has been elected departmental or ship's dele­ gate on most vessels he's sailed on. Sailed during-World War II in all war zones as well as during the Korean War. Was last aboard the Steel Artisan. V &:• For: Philadelphia Joint Patrolman (Vote For One) JOHN HETZELL—No. H-61 i- -BALLOT No. 46 '^Jbined the SIU in May of 1939, and has .sailed steadily since. was appointed patrolman-dispatcher in the Port of Norfolk in 1946, and has since been elected to that position. Has been active in all SIU strikes and 'beefs since he joined the Union, and holds clear­ ances for all of them. During the Wall Street Strike, he served in the capacity of area captain. He was also active in Isthmian andCifies Service campaigns. for; Savannah Agent -BAtLOT No. 39 Has been a book member of the SIU since 1947. Has serve.d as ship's delegate and departmental delegate on many ships. Has taken an active part in Union beefs on the West Coast, the Com­ mercial Telegraphers Union strike, the Isthmian beef on bedialf of the AFL Marine Engineers and the Operating Engineers' strike in 1952. Was appointed joint patrolman in Philadelphia in 1951. Elected Philadelphia joint patrolman from 1953 to present. .a-:. JAMES A. BULLOCK—No. B»7i For: Baltimore Agent -A (Vote For One) WIIXIAM J. (Red) MORRIS—No. M-4J -BALLOT No. 47 Sailed since 1939 and through World War II until appointed acting agent for Jacksonville in March, 1945. Was later assigned to New York and then to Norfolk as patrolman. Served as noting agent in Charleston, SC. Appointed patrolman for Mobile in 1947. Was elected deck patrolman in Mobile for 1948, joint patrblman In '49 and deck patrolman for 1953 through 1956; joint patrolman 1957-'58. Has clear record on all Union beefs. (Vote For One) EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD^No. S-2i -BALLOT No. 40 One of SIU's original members. Active in P&O strike and other early Union actions. Directed field work in Isthmian organizing drive. Participated in Great Lakes organizing. Directed NY water­ front activities in 194.6 General Strike. Appointed New Orleans port agent in 1947. Elected New Orleans agent for 1948, 1949, 195D. Elected assistant secretary-treasurer for 1951. Appointed Baltimore l^agent in 1951. Elected Baltimore agent from 1952 to present. A For; Baltimore Joint Patrolman (Vote For Three) 1 '1 IMgkl REX E. DiqULEY-^No. D-61 For: Tampa Agent r--. (Vote For One) t A. W.: (Andy) GOWDER—No. G-352t -—-BALLOT No. 48 Became member, of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, In Savan­ nah in 1944. Since that time has been 'active' in all Union beefs, strikes Aid organization drives. Participated in 1946 ^General Strike and Isthmian Strike. Served on numerous committees in the Union's branches. Elected delegate, chairman and recording secre­ tary on many SIU ships. Sailed during World War II end Korean War. LOUIS (Blackie) NEIRA—No. N-lr -BALLOT N^. ^ -BALLOT No. 41 Elected deck patrolman for the Port of Baltimore for ten terms from 1938-48, Sailed actively on a leave of absence in the war years, 1942-'43. Served as-patrolman-organizer during the Isthmian drive and returned to this position op appointment in May, 1952, Was active in the 19M General krike Sailed AB between 1948 and 19S2. Elected Baltihiofe Jf^it Patrolman 1955 td-present. Has been-clear in all Union strikes. Joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1943. Sailed in the engine department., Appointed organizbr in Mobile in 1945. " Or. ganiyed Mobile 'Towing Co. and other towboat companies in Mobile and Gulf area. , Chairman of strike committee ih Mobile for 1948 General Strike Active in 1947 Isthmian strike and numerous other Anibh beefs. Has served as acting SIU agent, patrolman,jind organizer ih'Mobile and bther ports. Appointed Miami port agent 1958.(Conttnusd an paga iM ^ " ~ t ^ , ' ^ : �October It, ItSt San^caMatair—'ace Fire /- Fa Fa BIKIIly JH.^—Noa R*432i -BALLOT No. iO A member of the englna department for 28 ytara, atartlnc aaUlng with the old ISU in 1834. Joined the Seafarers International Union, A 8r O District, in 1943 In the Port of Tampa. Has served the Union In niany capacities since then as ship's delegate and Union organ­ izer. Activity participated in the Union's drive this year to organize Suwannee Steamship Company. Usually rfiips out of Tampa. Among v vessels he sailed on this year were the Boyal Oak and The Cabins. I / \ for: fHobU* Agent (Vofo For Ono) for: New Orleans Joint Patrolman (Vote For Three) GEORGE E. ANNIS—No. A-230 -BALLOT No. 58 Shipboard organizer In Isthmian. Served as volunteer picket during Isthmian strike. Became SIU member in February, 1947, in the Port of Mobile. Ships regularly in deck department. Also sailed two years in steward department. Was.in Navy from 194852. Has clear record on all Union beefs. Assisted organizers in New Orleans on American Coal and Banner Line beefs. Now ^ip'i v delegate on Alcoa Ranger. -BALLOT No. 59 TOM GOULD—No. G-267: CAL TANNER—No. T-li -BALLOT No. 51 Charter member of the SIU since the beginning, lulled actively during war, seeing service in most combat mnes. Active In Isthmian organizing drive both on ship and ashore as. organizer. Elected Mobile agent every yearliince 1947. Veteran of SIU organizing drives of past years. Active in all SIU beefs and holds clearances for all strikes the Union has engaged In since It was first organized. Joined SIU In Fort of New Orleans on December 23, 1942, Sailed regularly through war years. Active in Union's post-war organ­ izing campaigns at Isthmian and Cities Service. Took part in 1946 General Slrike' and other major union beefs through the years. Elected to various rank and file committees. Served as welfare services representative, dispatcher and patrolman in New York. Also served In Seattle. Elected NY deck patrolman IPSS-'-lfi. SYLVESTER MONARDO—No. M-734: Has been a member of the Seafarers International Union since November, 1943, sailing exclusively ip the deck departmnt. Is pres­ ently sailing as bosun on the SS Del Norte. Holds clearance for all SIU strikes and beefs. Has served as deck and ship's delegate on many ships and assisted In settling shipboard beefs while in those Capacities. Resides In New Orleans when ashore. Joined the At­ lantic and Gulf District in the Port of New York. for: Mobile Joint Patrolman (Vote For Throe) \ BURWOOD DEES—No. D42i -BALLOT No. 52 C. J. (Buck) STEPHENS—No. S-4s Joined the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf Dii^trict, In the Port of Mobile in 1943. Although a native of Baltimore, ships out of Mobile and San Francisco regularly. A member of the deck gang, he holds almost all of the ratings in that department. Has been cleared in all of the Union's strikes and beefs, both ashore and board ship since a'member. Has been an active participant In Union affairs. HAROLD J. nSCHER—No. F-li -BALLOT No. 53 In SIU since 1938. Sailed steadily In engine department during war until December, 1943, when appointed Mobile dispatcher. Was drafted into US Army in 1944 and discharged in 1946. Returned to sea. Served 'again in Mobile as patrolman-dispatcher for four years from 1946 to 1950. Has clear record on all strikes^ Served as SIU West Coast representative and San Francisco agent. Elected Mobile joint patrolman since 19^3. ROBERT J. JORDAN—No. J-li -BALLOT No. 61 •. --^1 •ll FRANK (Red SuUy) SULLIVAN- -No. S^21i BALLOT No. 62 A member of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, since it was founded In 1939, has served actively In every major Union strike and beef. Served as area commander in Brooklyn during the Union's strike against I^hmian Lines in 1947. Prior to this was appointed to the position of deck patrolman for the Port of New Orleans in 1944, and was elected to that post in 1945. Was later elected to the jdb of Joint patrolman for New Orleans in 1946. •, • -BALLOT No. 54 Sailed since 1938 In engine department Was organizer in Gulf area for Isthmian ships and tugboats from September, 1945, on. Served as Mobile engine patrolman, February, 1946. Was acting dispatcher and organizer In that port. Was elected engine patrol­ man In Mobile 1949-1952. Elected engine patrolman for '53-'&4 and '55-56. Joint patrolman for 1957-'58.Active in all SIU beefs and picketing actions for many years. BALLOT No. 63 -fi y. Joined the SIU. A&G District, in June of 1943. Since that time he was active in the Isthmian organizing drive, and also in the Cities Service organizing campaign. He holds clearances for all SIU striked and beefs since he joined the Union. In 1948, elected Boston joint patrolman. Elected joint patrolman for Galveston '50-'51. Elected New, Orleans patrolman for last "six years. Served as New Orleans patrolman, 1957-58. Was acting Houston port agent. -BALLOT No. 55 LEO MARSH—No. M.9J JOHN L. WHITED; JR—NO. W-282: Has been a member of the SIU, A&G District, since it was formed and he has alway sailed in the steward department, sailing in all ratings on almost every type of vessel under SIU contract. He holds clearances for all SIU strikes and beefs since the Union was organ­ ized and has taken an active part In all of them. Was appointed as steward patrolman for the Port of Mobile in December of 1951. Elected Mobile steward patrolman 1953-1956. For: New Orleans Agent (Vote For One) WALTER (Rusty) BEYELER—No. B-Sli -BALLOT No. 56 Joined the SIU, A&G District, In 1942 and sailed as>bosun or AB throughout the war In dvery war zone. Was active In the 1946 General Strike and the 1947 Isthmian Stvlkg, and holds clearances for all SIU strikes and beefs since he joined. Has served on eyery type of ship under SIU contract. Sailed to Korea during Korean War. Has served on various membership committees ashore, and as department or ship's delegate oni many SIU vessels. LINDSEY WaLIAMS—No. W-11 , ' - -'^1 One of early members of SIU, joining in December, 1938. Active in 1939 Isthmian ririke, 1939 Bonus Strike, 1946 General Strike and 1947 Isthmian Strike when company signed. Served A&G District in many capacities from dispatcher to agent in New Orleans. Sailed in all combat zones during WW ll. ^Elected New Orleans engine or joint patrolman since 1947 in every election up to the present time. Has participated in many Union beefs. CM. (Whiley) TANNEHILL—No. T-5: • BALLOT No. 60 / -BALLOT No. 57 ^ \ Joined SIU, A&G District, In January, 1942, In New Orleans. Sailed in the deck department during the war in practically every war zone. Served as Gulf area organizer during Union, drive to organize Isthmian. Led drive on American Trading and inducing. Director of organization for Cities Service drive and was- responsible for ^ twinging many new companies under contract. Elected New Orleans ^ port agent since 1950. j -BALLOT No. 64 A member of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, since 1944, sailed on both A&G and Pacific District vessels in all war zones through­ out World War II.' Has shipped on all types of ships, including tankers, and aided in settling many shipboard beefs while serving as deck or ship's delegate. Actively participated in the Union's strikes and beefs and assisted in the SIU Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division's organizing campaigns. KEITH (Honolulu) WINSLEY—No. W-269: BALLOT No. 65 Hks been a member of the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, since joining up in October, 1945, in the Port of San Francisco. Has sailed., regularly since then in the engine department and holds various engine department ratings Including that of .electrician. Has a clean record In the Union, holding clear­ ances for all SIU strikes. Is 37 years of age and a resident dC Algiers, Louisiana. . For: Houston Agent \ (Vote For One) ROBERT A. MATTHEWS—No. M-I i -BALLOT No. 66 Joined SIU when it was chartered. Served aS patrolman and port agept In .Mobile and later as port agent in Jacksonville and San Francisco, Assigned in 1946 to NY as hq representative. Served on every Union negotiating committee from 1946 to 1954. Elected assistant secretary-treasurer 1948, 1949 and 1950, hq representative for 1951 and 1952. Elated asst. secretary-treasurer 1953-'54, 1955-'56, '57-'58. Paltlclpated In all SIU strikes and beefs. (CenHnwaS en S) • M '"M -if f• '••-'p. • -3 .-Jf; �• Snpplementarr—Slic m '• Oetober M, l»tt For: Houston Joint Patrolman For: Wilmington Agent (Vote For One) . JAMES L. ALLEN—No. A.90» (Vot6 For On«) -BALLOT No; 67 Joined the Seafarers International Union In the Port of Mobile Sails in the deck department. Active in the 1046 strike in Galveston. Alsp participated in 1951 Isthmian beef. Has clear record omall other Union actions. Has been ship's delegate and departmental delegate on many occasions on SIU ships. Usually sails in the bosun's rating. Has shipped on many types oi ships under SIU contract since he became a member of the Union. . " CHARLES. KIMBAU^No. K-2 -BALLOT No. 68 Active member of SIU since Union was first organised in 1938. Sailed^ at all times in deck department until 1944 when appointed patrolman for Mobile. Acted as West Coast representative of Union in San Francisco in 1945. Elected Mobile port agent in 1946 and was appointed pati^lman and dispatcher in 1947 in Mobile. Sailed 1948 to 1951, then elected Galveston joint patrolman in 1952. Beelected Joint patrolman since then. JAMES ARTHUR McCONATHY—No. M4^4: BALLOT No, 69 Started sailing on SUP-manned Pilot Butte in 1945, and became a member of the SIU-A&G District when the ship paid off in Mobile later that year. Sails in all ratings in the engine department Has shipped on practically every type of ship under SIU contract at one time or another. Elected engine department delegate by ship­ mates numerous times on* different vessels. Is strike-clear • on all Union beefs and picketing actions since bMoming a member. W. (BBl) MTTCHELU—No. M.22: —BALLOT No. 7i Joined the Seafarers International Union In the Port of Norfott in 1944. Started sailing in the deck department and later in engine department where he now sails as electrician. Has clearances for all SIU strikes and pa^cipated directly in. a number of strikes and heefs. Has been chosen many times by his shipmates to serve as departmental and ship's delegate aboard SIU ships and has assisted in settling various shipboard beefs. REED HUMPHRIES-^No, H-4i —-BALLOT No. 71 Joined the SIU in July, 1944, in the Port of New York. Sailed In all ratings in the deck department. Active in li946 General Strike. Served on grievance committee during Wall Street ^strike and par­ ticipated in many other beefs. Shipboard organizer on Mar-Trade tankers. Appointed New York patrolman in 1952. Elected NY Joint patrolman for 1953-54. Reelected 1955-56. Appointed Wilmington port agent in 1956 and has served as agent since that time. For: San francisco Agenf (Veto For One) MARTY BREITHOFF—No. B-2i . .S ' - -BALLOT No. 72 started sailing with SIU in 1942 and saUed during World War H in all combat sones in both engine and steward departments,.Served on grievance committee in Tampa during 1946 General Strike. Was shipboard organizer at start of Cities Service drive in 1946. Served as chief dispatcher. Port of New York, in 1951 and 1952. Elected NY Joint patrolman 1953 to present Elected San Francisco agent, 1957-'58. , . 'r-,--.. For: Seoff/e Agent •-.r (Voto For One). TEDDY BABKOWSKI—No. B-lt -BALLOT No. 73 Joined SIU in 4941 and sailed in all combat zoifes during WW n. Was.Tolunteer organizer in Isthmian drive and various tanker drives. Served on New York Isthmian Strike committee. Active in 1946 Strike, Coos Bay and'shipyard beefs. Served on Baltimore'Mmmit-' tees aiding shipyard and telephone workers. Elected Joint patrolman in New York for 1949 and NY engine patrolman for yean 1950, 1951, 1952, •53-'54, '55-'56, '57-'58. SIU Constitution Ruies On Eiections (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, and shall be secret. No signature of any voter-or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any Section 3. Boilofing ProcOdure member or members as appropriate^ for any office, or the (a) The Secretary-'treasurer shall insure the proper Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as (d) No member may vote without displaying his to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general Union Book, in which there shall be placed an appro­ information and instructive comments not inconsistent priate notation the date and of the fact of voting, both with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified prior to being, of handed a ballot A ballot shall then be candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within handed to the member who shall thereupon sign his name each category. The listing of the Forts shall follow a on a roster sheet (which shall kept ih duplicate), to­ geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly gether with his book number, be and baUot number. The Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast portion of the ballot on which the ballot is printed down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ shall then be removed, placed near thenumber roster sheet, and erly along the'Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of the member shall proceed to the voting site. Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, . (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab­ on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem­ voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the ber may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold number thereon placed at the top thereof^ and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion cont^ing the said the ballot so that no part of the printed or written por­ number to be easily removed. On this removable portion tion is visible. He shaU then drop the ballot into a narrow-, shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that pur­ pose by the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except of the baliot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ as hereinafter set forth. retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as election year and shall centime through December 31st, indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ days legally recognized in the city in which the Fort ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each affected is located. If November 1st or December Slst Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized in amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ a Port in the city in. which that Port is located, the bal­ tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers as the case may be, oh the next succeeding ^business day. of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ rate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, exCi^t count the baliots, when received, to insure that the amount that, on Saturdays, voting shall-commence at 9:00 AM sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the and continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting amoimt and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer days, voting shall commence at 9:00-AM and continue as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall untU 7:30 PM. Immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the Section 4. Polls Committees anaount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify (a) ^ Each Port shall elect, l>rior to the begiiming of the the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ voting on each voting day, a Polls Committed, consisting ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior,to the^ of three members. For fhs purpssc of holding a meeting voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded ' for the election of a Foils Com.rrMttec ouly, aud uulwilhfar ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer * standing the provisions of Article XXIV, Section 2, or shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and any other provision of this Constitution, five (5)r mem­ correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the at all times .be available to any member asking for in- said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 2:00 AM>apection of the same at Headquarters. with no notice ffiereof required. It shall be the obliga­ Article XII •' • tion of each ifiember wishing to serv^ on a Polls Com­ mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose Of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and Jhat the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect ill unused ballots, the voting costers, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes, and the ballot of records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts ot stubs with the number of names and corr^ spending serial, numbers on the roster, and then com­ pare the serial number and the mnounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by thc~Polls Committee finding such dis­ crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what separate coniments thereon he desires, provided they are signed "and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to.bb presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with . recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon, with.the same effect as in­ dicated in Article I. (c) ^ The Polls Committee shall also insure that the balTOt box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set fort^ The,same procedure as is set forth in the j^eceding para­ graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utiliz^ in |he event the Polls Committee has reason to believe t)^e lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified mem­ bers only to votefT'Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether they are ts. g(S0d stsndihg, stamp their book withrthb word . "voted," and the date. Issue baliots to voters, insure that proper registration On the roster takes place, collect the stubs,'and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All membefs and, others affiliated with the Upion ftri charged with the ffuty of agisting the'Polls Cpmmit- �^Ootob^r 10, 1958 •hall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each 'of the three departments of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in December of the election year. No Officer, Port Agent, Patrolmaji, or candidate for office, or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the elec­ tion records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. The Tallying Committee Is also charged with the jeceipt and e^luation of written protests by any member who claimi^an illegal denial of the right to vote. If It finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3 (c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special , vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5 (c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief sumihary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a sumiuary of the disposition Of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures'to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5 (c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it imless and until the special votes referred to in this. Section 5 (c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day Section 5, Ballot Collection. Tallying subsequent to their election to the day they return, in Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman (a) On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ from among themselves and, subject to the express terms nate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby with a certification, signed and dated by all members of fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ member of the Committee to make separate comments ly after the termination of balloting and to insure their under his signature and date. The certification shall safe custody during the course of the' Committee's pro­ specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, j)rovided quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, he observes decorum. In no event shall the issuance of together with a certification, signed by all members of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying the Committee, that all the stubs- collected by the Com­ Committee be delayed beyond the January 15th imme­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each diately subsequent to the close of voting. member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder Is accomplished and ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such Port Agent's election records or files.^ meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day meeting applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, the balloting, in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent and shall be referred to as the "Election-Report" meeting. shall have the duty to forward the material specifically As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall set forth in Section 5 (a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the post one copy of the report on the bulletin bo'atid, in a Unioh Tallying Committee whicli will then carry out the conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept" posted for functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall bd material deemed necessary by the Union "Tallying Com­ taken up the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section mittee to execute those functions, All ceVtifibations called for , under this Article. XIII ' 5 (c) pf this Article and the. recpnamendations of the Tally­ tee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affiecting all the balloting in any port, the followin^E procedure shall be obseryed: At the end of "each day'r voting, the Polls CommitFee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro­ vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, or en\^elopes, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or envelopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The Committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelope or en­ velopes, and shall certify, on the envelope, or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shaH check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre' pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, ; these envelopes shall be used by tbe Polls Committee for the' aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then bo placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named In the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure th^ the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed b^ore handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope; across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope sesurely. In addition to delivering the key aift ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused .ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have re­ ceived, and. all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid ma'terial, shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remziining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. ' ' . (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve with­ out compensation, except that the Port Agent shall com­ pensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sumi for meals while serving. SawlemenfaaT—Pare Seven ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the retorted discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 5 (f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5 (f)' must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore­ going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents in each such Port shall have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5 (c), insofar as that section de^als with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasiurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results arid communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same pack­ age, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as required by this Section 5 (g). An accounting and certification, made by the Port Agent, similar to thoso required of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report con­ taining a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The form of the latteir's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the-Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there^ on by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the membership at the'regular meeting following the Election Report meeting'. If such recheck and re­ count is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be reqiired to continue its proceedings correspondingly. '3 i , .-4 N. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman (a) The person elected shaU be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job Involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office oi^ job, the proper number of candidates, receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results deemed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each Individual elected. ~ '< (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com-, mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section i. This shall ndt apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In th^e event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2 (a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shaU be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership.. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will faitnfuUy execute the duties of of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the members^p." I �J J, °J"®lf H5M»M tlflMfs VOnNC INSTRUCTIONS TO oidex %vote . 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Title A name given to the resource October 10, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SPEEDS DRIVE ON RUNAWAY SHIPS MEANY TO RULE ON MMP PACT RR PLAN: KILL SHIPS 73 NOW IN RACE FOR SIU OFFICES SIXTY DAY PAID VSCATION, 6% HIKE TOP BME GAINS MOBILE STARTING TO CREW T-2’S MANHATTAN BEACH PHS MAY CLOSE BOX SCORE ON US SOCIAL SECURITY LIBERIA TESTS OFFICERS – FOR $50 SHIPPING, STRIKE BEEFS LIVEN BALT. TANKERS IN GRAIN TRADE CREATE ’50-50’ PROBLEM LABOR ‘GOAT’ IN BIG BIZ VOTE DRIVE ALLIES PLAN FORMAL PROTEST ON RUNAWAYS LAKES SIU IS WINNER 23-0 NY ACTIVITY HIGH AS 57 SHIPS DOCK SIUNA, CUBA IN TALKS TO SETTLE CANADIAN BEEF SUN TAKER PROPOSAL ADVANCES CANDIDATES FOR 1959-1960 A&G POSTS SIU CONSTITUTION RULES ON ELECTIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/10/1958 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. XX, No. 21  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log